Sex is often regarded as a dangerous business that must be rigorously controlled, regulated, and subjected to rules. Sexual acts that defy... Læs mere
The essays in this volume examine sites of socialist escapes, such as beaches, camp sites, nightclubs,... Læs mere
Emphasizing the global nature of racism, this volume brings together historians from various regional... Læs mere
In Europe and around the world, social policies and welfare services have faced increasing pressure in recent years as a result of political, economic,... Læs mere
How does global Christianity relate to processes of globalisation and modernization and what form does it take in different local settings? These questions have lately proved to be of increasing interest to many scholars in the social sciences and humanities.
The 1950s and 1960s were a key moment in the development of postwar France. This title includes an examination of the development of mass culture in post-war France, which... Læs mere
Nowadays a plethora of treatment technologies is available to the consumer, each employing a variety of... Læs mere
Looks at how a variety of health providers are perceived - from traditional healers to physicians, from diviners to nursing home providers. This title... Læs mere
There is increasing interest in the way in which white-collar workers engage with institutions and networks which are complex... Læs mere