A comparative picture of the welfare state and gender relations. The authors explore how care, work and welfare are constituted in eight countries and examine the impact of the welfare state on women and men's access to resources, roles and power relations.
aeo Addresses one of the most pressing problems in contemporary feminist theory -- the issue of differences. aeo Develops an original... Læs mere
This is an engaging and accessible introduction to divergent conceptions of freedom in contemporary liberal political philosophy. It is the ideal introduction... Læs mere
It's not easy to eat well. To choose food wisely, you need to know where it comes from and how it's produced. As consumers, most of us don't know what we're getting and eating in our supermarkets and restaurants. When rumours and food scares circulate in the media, we panic.
* Introductory book devoted to the life and work of G.H. Mead *Part of the Key Contemporary Thinkers series * Comprehensive account of Mead's work, including the less well known aspects of his work * Useful on a range of advanced undergraduate and graduate courses .
fascinating new book on obesity which charts its cultural history from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day very engaging and on a very topical subject - this book should attract lots of review coverage and a trade audience Sander L.
Challenging such neoliberal assumptions as the "death of distance" and suggestions that geography no longer matters within a shrinking globe,... Læs mere
Addresses contemporary concern with the interconnections between geography and morality. This book covers both the... Læs mere
The Form of Cities offers readers a considered theoretical introduction to the art of designing cities. * Demonstrates that cities are replete... Læs mere
Illustrates that issues of equity can be applied to global environmental problems as well as taking a more central role in economic theory. This book contends that developments in social-choice theory offer a better foundation than traditional welfare economics.
The idea that respect for cultural diversity conflicts with gender equality is now a staple of both public and academic debate. Yet discussion of these tensions is marred by... Læs mere
This fascinating volume brings together leading specialists who have analyzed the thoughts and records documenting the worldviews of a wide range of pre-modern societies. The book presents evidence from across the ages; from antiquity through to the Age of Discovery.