Sports, and in particular the Olympic Games, are enjoying a rapid increase in interest among social... Læs mere
Using German political parties as a prism with which to view institutional change, this collection... Læs mere
This book illustrates how society in general and individuals and organizations in particular help and hinder the process of extrication - often at the... Læs mere
At the core of the author's concern stands the question of cultural transmutation in an era riddled with media channels and all-embracing messages.... Læs mere
The relationship between language and various kinds of non-linguistic behavior has been of great fascination for many of those working in the... Læs mere
This first systematic study of mother-daughter relationships as represented in Western European fiction... Læs mere
The United States is an immigrant country. Germany is not. This volume shatters this widely held myth and reveals the remarkable similarities... Læs mere
Why do people rebel? This is one of the most important questions historians and social scientists have been grappling with over the years. It is a question to which no satisfactory answer has been found, despite more than a century of research.
A contribution to the debate on the impact of international assistance on migrant communities, this text explores the ways in which Tibetan exiles in Nepal negotiate their norms and values as they interact with the many international organizations that assist them.
Nation states and minorities resort more to violence when safeguarding their political interests. The violence in the Middle East dominates world politics,... Læs mere