Sociology and anthropology

A few years ago, a book of this type and style could not or would not have been written.

Le tissu africain est à la fois parole humaine et parole divine.

Feminist research is informed by a history of breaking silences, of demanding that women's voices be heard, recorded and included in wider intellectual genealogies and histories.

Billions of minutes a month are spent globally on social media.

How do contemporary young people construct their sexual identities?

Annette Silvia Gille geht der Frage nach, wie die seit Jahrzehnten populären Jugendzeitschriften „Bravo“ und „Bravo Girl!

Deviancy: The Psychology of Being Different discusses the effects of deviancy on behavior.

Temporality in Qualitative Inquiry explores the relationship between time and qualitative research and unpacks some of the conceptual, methodological, practical, and pragmatic areas of qualitative inquiry related to time and temporality.

This book presents a novel and innovative approach to the study of social evolution using case studies from the Old and the New World, from prehistory to the present.

An essential guide to the basic concepts that comprise the study of sociology with contributions from an international range of leading experts Core Concepts in Sociology is a comprehensive guide to the essential concepts relevant to the current study of the discipline and wider social science.

Combining psychology and spirituality, this practical book considers archetypes from Asian, Middle Eastern and European myths and explains how they can be used in therapeutic practice to help clients achieve personal or clinical goals.

Without energy, there is no well-functioning economy, besides facing social risks.

This book offers an expert perspective on two key phenomena in the development of the information society, namely digital inclusion and digital exclusion.

For some, socialism is a potent way of achieving economic, political and social transformations in the twenty-first century, while others find the very term socialism outdated.

The effective development of human resources within the organisation is one of the most powerful contributions to the long-term growth and survival of the enterprise.

Das Künstlerbuch "UNAULUTU - Steinchen im Sand" von Frieder Heinze und Olaf Wegewitz nimmt im buchkünstlerischen Schaffen der DDR eine besondere Stellung ein: Die 130 Exemplare des Werkes sind mit hohem finanziellen und organisatorischen Aufwand in Handarbeit gefertigt und 1986 bei Reclam Leipzig veröffentlicht worden.

According to the United Nations' latest data, the United States has more children living in poverty than any other industrialized nation in the world.

This book critically approaches contemporary meanings of materiality and discuses ways in which we understand, experience, and engage with objects through popular culture in our private, social and professional lives.

The new edition of Gender Circuits explores the impact of new technologies on the gendered lives of individuals through substantive sociological analysis and in-depth case studies.

The concept of predestination has been an essential topic in theology and philosophy since at least the time of St.

This book offers a detailed survey on major archaeological discoveries in the Near and Middle East.

First published in 1991, This book looks at how capitalism has affected the organization of the poor.

Workplace relationships are critical to how work gets done in organizations.

Transitional justice and diaspora studies are interdisciplinary and expanding fields of study.

aber andererseits nach wie vor deutliche Unterschiede bestehen.

This book provides a thought-provoking guide to conducting collaborative arts-based research.

Developing Cultures: Case Studies is a collection of 27 essays by a group of leading internationals scholars on the role of culture and cultural change in the evolution of countries and regions around the world.

Teachers' unions have long been controversial and divisive organizations, but criticism and distrust of them may be at an all-time high.

An ethnographic study of anti-nuclear movement groups that both challenges assumptions of traditional social movement studies of strategic action and shows what can be gained through microanalysis of talk in meetings, this book advances social movement studies methodologically and theoretically through the application of a new method of sequential analysis.

Government forces mean the notion of a 'community' school has become less defined by decisions on core curriculum.

'Crooks and Squares' is a study of crime as a way of life.

This collection of essays, published to mark the 20th anniversary of Realistic Evaluation, celebrates the work of Professor Nick Tilley and his significant influence on the fields of policing, crime reduction and evaluation.

How has the digital revolution transformed criminal opportunities and behaviour?

Die spürbaren Konsequenzen der Veränderungsdynamik in der Arbeitswelt (Digitalisierung, Globalisierung, demografischer Wandel) erfordern Konzepte und Methoden, die eine den Menschen gleichermaßen fördernde wie gesund erhaltende Arbeitsgestaltung und Kompetenzentwicklung umfassen.

In this timely critique of federal procedures, the authors identify the underlying causes of the current overload of information/paper-work in government and explain why the problem cannot be controlled until the causes are eliminated or neutralized.

In this important new volume, distinguished legal and public policy scholars address issues that are critical to the successful drafting and implementation of school choice programs, yet are usually overlooked in the choice debate.

Despite the significant number of AIDS affected youth in the United States, the plight of these young people has been largely disregarded.

In a global competitive economic environment, resources that are scarce or irreplicable are a source of sustained competitive advantage for companies and organizations.

This book is a historical and theological look into the deliverance and exorcism ministry of John Wesley.

To function in the diverse world of the twenty-first century requires a crucial ability to navigate its international and interconnected environments effectively.

These days an increasing number of social anthropologists do not find employment within academia.

Will SARS or another pandemic influenza reoccur and, if it does, have we learned how to manage pandemics more effectively?

This accessibly written book provides a broad introduction to diabetes-its signs, symptoms, and effects on the body; how it can be managed and prevented; and the issues and controversies that surround this all-too-common condition.

Today, the Multinational Enterprise (MNE) is seen as a leading agent in the process of globalization.

Reflecting on two decades of 'competitiveness-oriented' urban policies in Europe, this book investigates the current challenges cities face to sustain their economic position and how this can be balanced with social progress and environmental improvements.

Explores the emergence of African Methodism within the black Atlantic and how it struggled to sustain its liberationist identity.

Since its introduction in the early 1960s, Spanish-language television in the United States has grown in step with the Hispanic population.

In many countries, schools, universities and other traditional learning institutions are not providing for the educational needs of all members of the community.