A study of how and why power in multinational corporations matters, emphasising socio-political interactions between key stakeholders. Zobraziť viac
"The Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of the Social Sciences "collects newly commissioned essays that examine fundamental issues in the social sciences. Zobraziť viac
Modern systems theory provides a new method for the analysis of society through an examination of the structures of its communications. In this volume, Niklas Luhmann, the theory`s leading exponent, explores its implications for our understanding of... Zobraziť viac
On one side are the policy makers, on the other, the movements and organizations that challenge public policy. Where and how the two meet is a critical juncture in the democratic process. Bringing together a distinguished group of scholars from several... Zobraziť viac
We cannot recollect the past without skewing it by our current perceptions. Our memories are not identical recreations of the past, but are stories shaped by our current perspectives of others, the world, and ourselves.The constructist approach and... Zobraziť viac
This volume explores the main areas of legal development under the so-called 'Area of Freedom, Security, and Justice (AFSJ) 'which was introduced into European law under the Treaty of Amsterdam of 1997. It examines the main subject-matter of the new... Zobraziť viac
Who shapes our cities? In an age of increasing urban pluralism, globalization and immigration, decreasing public budgets, and an ongoing crisis of authority among designers and planners, the urban environment is shaped by a number of non-traditional... Zobraziť viac
Which cultural values, beliefs, and attitudes best promote democracy, social justice, and prosperity? How can we use the forces that shape cultural change, such as religion, child-rearing practices, education, and political leadership, to promote these... Zobraziť viac
This book is a theory-building and comparative exercise in elaborating concepts commonly used to analyze the broad impacts of gender quotas. Using a conceptual framework based upon descriptive, substantive and symbolic dimensions of representation, the... Zobraziť viac
This unprecedented collection of articles is an introduction to the study of cultural variations in childhood across the world and to the theoretical frameworks for investigating and interpreting them.Presents a history of cross-cultural approaches to... Zobraziť viac
When is language considered 'impolite'? Is impolite language only used for anti-social purposes? What is the difference between 'impoliteness' and 'rudeness'? Grounded in naturally-occurring language data and drawing on findings from linguistic... Zobraziť viac
This fascinating book explores the interface between global processes, identity formation and the production of culture... Zobraziť viac
The goal of Philosophy of Science after Feminism is a more socially engaged and socially responsible philosophy of science than what we have now, one that can help to promote a more socially engaged and socially responsible science than what we have now. Zobraziť viac
This book examines the gradual emancipation of the individual in national and international law. It also looks at the changing social attitudes towards personal choice in constituting identity. Zobraziť viac
Gosta Esping-Andersen, Europe's leading analyst of the welfare state, presents a provocative examination of postindustrial economies at the end of the twentieth century. This book takes a second look at the driving forces of economic transformation in... Zobraziť viac
This innovative study of the lives of ordinary people – peasants, fishermen, textile workers - in nineteenth-century France demonstrates how folklore collections can be used to shed new light on the socially marginalized, and reveals how oral culture... Zobraziť viac
Five centuries after the expulsion of Muslims and Jews from Spain, Europe is once again becoming a land of Islam. At the beginning of a new millennium, and in an era marked as one of globalization, Europe continues to wrestle with the issue of national... Zobraziť viac
Walker Connor, perhaps the leading student of the origins and dynamics of ethnonationalism, has consistently stressed the importance of its political implications. In these essays, which have appeared over the course of the last three decades, he... Zobraziť viac
The theory of knowledge, or epistemology, is often regarded as a dry topic that bears little relation to actual knowledge practices. This book aims to correct this by showing the roots, developments and prospects of modern epistemology from its... Zobraziť viac
At a time when the United States exacts a greater power over the rest of the world, America's leading voice of dissent needs to be heard more than ever. This book examines the issues of our post-9/11 world, covering the invasion and occupation of Iraq... Zobraziť viac
