Whenever we pick up a newspaper or magazine, turn on the television or look at the heardings on roadsides, we are confronted with advertisements. These do more than simply... Læs mere
Even in the eyes of many of his critics, Fodor is widely regarded as the most important philosopher of psychology of his generation.
Gives a critical overview of the changing Labour Party in postwar Britain. This book revolves around the question: What has the Party been about and what specific objectives... Læs mere
Showcasing key theorists, including Kimmel, Silverman, Dyer and Boyarin, this reader seeks to re-conceptualize the masculinity studies debate along the axes of empire,... Læs mere
A comparative evaluation of the main theories of business cycles. Beginning with a brief statistical description of US business cycles, the... Læs mere
Written by a linguist who is himself a journalist, this is a uniquely informed account of the language of the news media. Based in the frameworks of sociolinguistics and... Læs mere
Alasdair MacIntyre is one of the most controversial philosophers and social theorists of our time. He opposes liberalism and postmodernism with the teleological arguments of an... Læs mere
aeo An introduction to the contributions made by key contemporary political and social theorists to understanding democracy today. The book offers new insights into these thinkersa works by its particular focus.
* Concise introduction to the sociology of the market for upper-level undergraduates. * Covers relevant debates on market forms, social theories and critiques of markets, market failure,... Læs mere
The book serves as both an excellent introduction to Manuel Castellss wide-ranging theories and an innovative critique which contributes to ongoing debates in the field. It will be of... Læs mere
The fifteenth and sixteenth centuries witnessed a transition in the history of Western Civilization, during which the world of medieval Christendom began to give way to a new world order.
aeo An excellent introduction to a rapidly growing field -- Lesbian Studies. aeo Provides a clear and engaging account of the contradictory meanings of lesbian sexuality in... Læs mere