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Kantian Reason and Hegelian Spirit offers illuminating insights into the impact of 19 th-century philosophical idealism on contemporary religious thought.
Making Knowledge presents the work of leading anthropologists who promote pioneering approaches to... Læs mere
Advertising functions as an omnipresent discursive form, publicly assembling and circulating the predominant tropes of our era. This title examines how corporate television ads... Læs mere
* Offers a fresh and uniquely sociological perspective on the construction and operation of markets. * Reviews classic and contemporary literature, but also organizes it in a way that provides a new and more advanced sociological view of markets.
Journalism is being forced to re-invent itself, prompted by the dual impact of technology and globalization. Journalism Today considers issues such as the effects of commercialism and the impact of citizen journalism.
* A sophisticated yet accessible introduction to the experiences of Latino immigrant groups in the US - the largest minority group in the US * Covers topics such as the definition of the Latino category, pathways to citizenship, gender, labour and transnationalism.
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The internet is changing the rules of the game of love. In a world where anything is possible, a potential date - whether it be a one-night stand or the start of a more lasting relationship... Læs mere
Locus Amoenus provides a pioneering collection of new perspectives on Renaissance garden history, and the impact of its development. Experts in the field illustrate the extent of our knowledge of how the natural world looked and how humans related to their environment.
Capitalism is the only complex system known to us that can provide an efficient and innovative economy, but the financial crisis has brought out the pernicious side of capitalism and shown that it remains dependent on the state to rescue it from its own deficiencies.
This book has been awarded the American Sociological Association, Family Section, William J. Goode Award for 1987.