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The Internet in Everyday Life is the first book to systematically investigate how being online fits into people's everyday lives. Opens up a new line …

This volume traces the complexity of social geography in both its historical and present contexts, whilst challenging readers to reflect critically on…

Герберт Спенсер (1820–1903) – английский философ и социолог, один из родоначальников позитивизма в Англии, приверженец эволюционной теории в философии…

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

A Berlin Republic brings together writings on the new, united Germany by one of their most original and trenchant commentators, Jürgen Habermas. Among…

This book brings together the literature of urban sociology and film studies to explore new analytical and theoretical approaches to the relationship …

A Companion to Medical Anthropology examines the current issues, controversies, and state of the field in medical anthropology today. Provides an expe…

Seeing like a city means recognizing that cities are living things made up of a tangle of networks, built up from the agency of countless actors. Citi…

Re-Thinking Science presents an account of the dynamic relationship between society and science. Despite the mounting evidence of a much closer, inter…

In this book the authors examine the relations between work and time and explore the possibilities of developing new and more flexible working pattern…

Covers the latest methodologies and research on international comparative surveys with contributions from noted experts in the field Advances in Compa…

Experiments in Holism: Theory and Practice in Contemporary Anthropologypresents a series of essays from leading anthropologists that critically reexam…

In the face of the destructive possibilities of resurgent nationalisms, unyielding ethnicities and fundamentalist religious affinities, there is hardl…

Anthony Giddens has been described as 'the most important English social philosopher of our time'. Over twenty-five years, and even more books, he has…

Widely acclaimed insight on the human condition, updated to view modern issues through a sociological lens Now in its third edition, Thinking Sociolog…

A goldmine of strategic insights and practical business guidance covering all aspects of media entrepreneurship in the Digital Age The media industry …

The evolution of the human brain and cognitive ability is one of the central themes of physical/biological anthropology. This book discusses the emerg…

In this important book Niklas Luhmann – one of the leading social thinkers of the late 20th century – analyses the emergence of ‘love' as the basis of…

Anthony Giddens has been described as 'the most important English social philosopher of our time'. Over twenty-five years, and even more books, he has…

The Times has the most famous letters page of any newspaper. This selection spanning the years 1914-1918 shows precisely why. While many letters relat…

A classic and highly controversial exposé of the secret world of the Freemasons reissued with an introduction by Martin Short, author of ‘Inside the B…

The field of Urban Dynamics itself is based on the systems engineering concept that all complex systems (and cities and urban areas are no exception) …

This highly topical book is a concise and accessible account of the relationship between technology and work. Firstly, it reviews and critically asses…

Zygmunt Bauman is one of the leading figures in contemporary social thought. His work ranges across issues of ethics, culture and politics. It never f…

The Infinite Monkey Cage, the legendary BBC Radio 4 programme, brings you this irreverent celebration of scientific marvels. Join us on a hectic leap …

Based on exciting discoveries in mathematics, genetics, psychology and sociology, ‘Connected’ is an innovative and fascinating exploration of how soci…

Urban transport systems need to be analyzed from various perspectives: the offer on one hand, the demand on the other hand, but also their negative ex…

Social Movements is a comprehensive introduction and critical analysis of collective action in society today. In this new edition, the authors have up…

Digital War Reporting examines war reporting in a digital age. It shows how new technologies open up innovative ways for journalists to convey the hor…

An almanac of the future for anyone who wants to know what’s new and exciting and around the corner…Originally published in 1999.We all know that the …

The first comprehensive guide to anthropological studies of complex organizations Offers the first comprehensive reference to the anthropological stud…

This volume considers the implications of national and international social, political, and economic realities for health and health care provision to…

In this new book, Ulrich Beck develops his now widely used concepts of second modernity, risk society and reflexive sociology into a radical new socio…

The fully revised second edition of this successful volume includes updates on the latest archaeological research in all chapters, and two new essays …

The new edition of Girls, Delinquency, and Juvenile Justice combines cutting-edge research and expanded coverage of girls’ delinquency, including cove…

This volume provides an up-to-date, authoritative synthesis of the discipline of human geography. Unparalleled in scope, the companion offers an indis…

Market Society provides an original and accessible review of changing conceptions of the market in modern social thought. The book considers markets a…

Comprised of original research in diverse genres and medias, Women and Media: International Perspectives brings together eight international scholars …

Transnational spatial relations offer a key point from which to study the geographies of contemporary globalization. This book assesses the possible c…

Family Theories: Foundations and Applications presents a comprehensive and accessible approach to the most current perspectives in the field of family…

Данное учебное пособие расскажет учащимся 5—9 классов образовательных организаций об истории зарождения и развития официальных символов Российского го…

Bringing together a range of core texts into one volume, this acclaimed anthology offers the definitive resource in culture, media, and communication.…

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

In its new Second Edition, the innovative and ever-popular Investigating Culture has been updated and revised to incorporate new teacher and student f…