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This is the first comprehensive analysis of the work of Fredric Jameson, one of the most important cultural critics writing today. Homer provides a cl…

For more than a decade, Carol Smart has been at the forefront of debates about the sociology of the family. Yet she has become frustrated by the fixat…

In this book Barbara Marshall argues that the debates around both modernity and postmodernity neglect the role of women and significance of gender in …

The second edition of this major textbook in global communication has been fully revised to bring it up to date with advances in this dynamic field. F…

This text introduces students of human geography to the fundamental concept of place, marrying everyday uses of the term with the complex theoretical …

An accessible and engaging guide to the study of human behavior in the social environment, covering every major theoretical approach Providing an over…

This exciting collection of original essays provides students and professionals with an international and comparative examination of changes in global…

This is an important intervention in debates on the family and sexuality, exploring clashes over sexual values and contemporary sexual dilemmas such a…

'Greed' is a visceral insult. It jabs below the belt, evoking guilty sensations of gluttony and lust. It taunts the rich and powerful, penetrating the…

This short introduction conveys the complexities associated with the term «territory» in a clear and accessible manner. It surveys the field and bring…

The Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor is a key figure in contemporary debates about the self and the problems of modernity. This book provides a com…

The changing nature of waged work in contemporary advanced industrial nations is one of the most significant aspects of political and economic debate.…

В монографии представлены материалы исследований языка для специальных целей в области экономики и бизнеса с точки зрения его лингвистических, культур…

In this ground-breaking new book on the Norteña and Sureña (North/South) youth gang dynamic, cultural anthropologist and linguist Norma Mendoza-Denton…

This topical new book by Zygmunt Bauman explores the notion of identity in the modern world. As we grapple with the insecurity and uncertainty of liqu…

Durkheim is one of the founding fathers of modern sociology and a key figure in the development of social theory. And yet today his work is often misu…

Story Circle is the first collection ever devoted to a comprehensive international study of the digital storytelling movement, exploring subjects of c…

Critical Trajectories: Culture, Society, Intellectuals brings together for the first time writings from one of the leading figures in cultural studies…

The idea that respect for cultural diversity conflicts with gender equality is now a staple of both public and academic debate. Yet discussion of thes…

'Community' is one of those words that feels good: it is good 'to have a community', 'to be in a community'. And 'community' feels good because of the…

In this major new assessment of Zygmunt Bauman's work, Smith gives a clear introduction to this controversial and challenging sociologist.

Political Science has traditionally employed empirical research and analytical resources to understand, explain and predict political phenomena. One o…

Cultural Globalization: A User’s Guide is a personal and engaging journey through theories of culture and globalization. Drawing on extensive examples…

Петр Яковлевич Чаадаев – русский философ и публицист, объявленный правительством сумасшедшим за свои сочинения, в которых резко критиковал действитель…

More than ever before, our conflict-ridden, drifting planet needs the qualities that Europe, unique among the continents, has developed in more than t…

Europe is Europe’s last remaining realistic political utopia. But Europe remains to be understood and conceptualized. This historically unique form of…

Contemporary understanding of human subjectivity has come a long way since the Cartesian 'thinking thing' or Freud's view of the self struggling with …

Family Problems: Stress, Risk, and Resilience presents an interdisciplinary collection of original essays that push the boundaries of family science t…

NAPA Bulletin is a peer reviewed occasional publication of the National Association for the Practice of Anthropology, dedicated to the practical probl…

Over-consumption is one of the key issues of our time, especially in the Western world. Over the past decade, in the face of historically unprecedente…

In this lucid, stimulating and original book, Zygmunt Bauman and Tim May explore the underlying assumptions and tacit expectations which structure our…

В учебнике рассмотрены фундаментальные проблемы современной конфликтологии и ее истории. Излагается широкий круг вопросов, касающихся становления конф…

Is Bob Marley the only third world superstar? How did he achieve this unique status? In this captivating new study of one of the most influential musi…

We are living in a time of crisis which has cascaded through society. Financial crisis has led to an economic crisis of recession and unemployment; an…

In this book the author moves beyond the time of clocks and calendars in order to study time as embedded in social interactions, structures, practices…

This revised and updated second edition of The Globalization and Development Reader builds on the considerable success of a first edition that has bee…

This book provides a long-overdue account of online technology and its impact on the work and lifestyles of professional employees. It moves between t…

The media are home to an eclectic bunch of people. This book is about who they are, what they do, and what their work means to them. Based on intervie…

The book is an analysis of cultural, social as well as political economic expressions of neoliberalization and argues for an appreciation of the relat…

Hayek has been one of the key liberal thinkers of the twentieth century. He has also been much misunderstood. His work has crossed disciplines – econo…

A thoughtful text integrating strengths, assets, and capacity-building themes with contemporary issues in rural social work practice Now in its second…

This book presents a series of pioneering studies which together constitute a reappraisal of our understanding of the relationship between gender and …

Since the 1930s the Walt Disney Company has produced characters, images, and stories which have captivated audiences around the world. How can we unde…

Taylor develops a geohistorical argument which focuses on the periods and places of modernities, offering a grounded analysis of what it is to be mode…

Идея прогресса в значительной степени определила облик западной цивилизации. Человечество развивается, «движется вперед», причем это движение понимает…