When does a woman give valid consent to sexual relations? When does her consent render it morally or legally permissible for a man to have sexual relations with her? These are two of the questions discussed in this important book, which will appeal to... Zobraziť viac
Nationalism Reframed is a theoretically and historically informed study of nationalism in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. Zobraziť viac
This handbook showcases current research and thinking in the sociology of religion. Zobraziť viac
John Bowker offers a major contribution to debates about the value of death and its place in both Western and Eastern religions. By indicating how value can be maintained at the limit of life, without a search for illusory compensation in an afterlife... Zobraziť viac
Provides an overview of the role of ideas in political analysis, and as such it offers a much-needed collection for courses on political analysis, whilst also making a valuable theoretical and empirical contribution to the existing literature. Zobraziť viac
This book provides an accessible and interdisciplinary introduction to current debates on gender, exploring the major theorists whose work has produced and inspired feminist analysis in women's/gender studies, cultural studies and sociology. By... Zobraziť viac
Urbanization has been an important feature of Africa's history for over 2000 years. Zobraziť viac
Curiously, economists, whose discipline has much to do with human well-being, have shied away from factoring the study of happiness into their work. Happiness, they might say, is an ''unscientific'' concept. This is the first book to establish... Zobraziť viac
"This book is both insightful and engaging, enriched with diverse and up-to-date readings. Tony Blackshaw lays bare debates surrounding the uses and abuses of key concepts of community studies and breathes new life into community as theory and... Zobraziť viac
We find Roma settlements on the outskirts of villages, separated from the majority population by roads, railways or other barriers, disconnected from water pipelines and sewage treatment. Why are some people (or groups) better off than others when it... Zobraziť viac
Quantitative and Statistical Research Methodsoffers a guide for psychology, counseling, and education students in the use of statistics and research designs, combined with guidance on using SPSS in the course of their research. Each chapter covers a... Zobraziť viac
Using informal game theory in the analysis of norms and customs, Hetcher applies his theory of norms to tort law and Internet privacy laws. This book will appeal to students and professionals in law, philosophy, and political and social theory. Zobraziť viac
From internal control structures that are not fraud-specific to insufficient communication in the fraud discovery-to-investigation and conviction process, fraudulent activity is a widespread fact of life in the business world. Historically, the... Zobraziť viac
Jack Goody, one of the world's most distinguished anthropologists, returns to the related themes of myth, orality and literacy. Zobraziť viac
"An excellent volume, which will be useful to both professional philosophers and students."-Ethics Zobraziť viac
Transcends national, ideological, disciplinary, and textual boundaries to bring together the best in Tocqueville scholarship. Zobraziť viac
Provides state-of-the-art knowledge about the methodological problems that need addressing for a researcher to conduct valid and reliable cross-cultural research. Zobraziť viac
This book is unique in exploring the process of conducting short-term intensive group play therapy and the subsequent results. It focuses on play therapy with special populations of aggressive acting-out children, autistic children, chronically ill... Zobraziť viac
Investigating the meaning of race and racism, the eighteen superb essays in this book not only explore the nature of these controversial ideas but also promote an awareness of them. With an introduction examining the themes and conflicting ideas... Zobraziť viac
If you need hints on how to collect, describe, compare and analyze data, you will find them in this handy guide. The author addresses: specification; elaboration; sampling of the `domain' or what is to be sorted. There is also help on: setting the... Zobraziť viac
