Published on the occasion of Sartre's Centenary, this book helps to understand the man behind the work, offering a psycho-social analysis of Jean-Paul Sartre with an emphasis on his masculinity.
This volume offers a rich analysis of the situation in seven major... Læs mere
In this highly original approach to the study of the construction of culture, this collection of previously unpublished essays explore the topography of the secret and the forbidden, focusing on specific moments in recent cultural and political history.
Assessing environmentalism as a social movement and political force, this volume of essays focuses on cultural roots and changes in... Læs mere
Dual nationality is a contentious issue in both the US and Europe. Contending that theirs is the... Læs mere
Marcel Mauss (1872-1950), Durkheim's nephew, was a key figure among Durkheimians and helped to found the distinctive French tradition in... Læs mere
Mead and Metraux present a vivid picture of the French starting with the organization of the house and its architecture, and drawing... Læs mere
The museum boom, with its accompanying objectification and politicization of culture, finds its counterpart in the growing interest by social... Læs mere
Studies of the military that deal with the actual experience of troops in the field are still rare in the social sciences. In... Læs mere
Eight internationally-known social historians from Europe and Israel offer an overview of some key themes in European history during the... Læs mere