This book provides a rich and wide--ranging analysis of Jewish history and culture, relating them to theories of modernity and postmodernity and to recent debates on... Læs mere
This work brings together selections from some of the most significant writings on the idea of national identity over the last 400 years. Beginning with Hobbes's... Læs mere
The social sciences have long been based upon contrasts drawn between the militaristic societies, and the capitalist or industrial societies. This book investigates issues that have been neglected by those working in sociology and social theory.
A A provocative and intelligent look at the 'myths' used to explain recent changes in the nature of work. A The authors unravel these myths, explain how they have come about, and... Læs mere
* A judicious selection of key critical works on literary modernism * Helps students to engage with the major debates surrounding literary modernism * Presents a critical history from the... Læs mere
Do moral questions have objective answers? In this great debate, Gilbert Harman explains and argues for relativism, emotivism, and moral scepticism. In his view,... Læs mere
This absorbing book unravels the reasons for the enduring respect and reverence that Muhammad Ali commands long after the end of his athletic career. It... Læs mere
aeo A lively, accessible introduction to the history of nature and the environment. aeo An outline of the major understandings of a naturea in the western world since classical times from nature as higher authority to its more recent meaning of a threatened form of life.
The world of international relations has changed radically in the last few years. Technological, social and political change have combined to undermine the traditional assumptions of diplomacy -- in particular, the events of 11 September set in stark relief the risks and dangers.
A monograph that looks at how mothers and young children talk about gender, to discover the potential role of language in fostering gender stereotypes.
Gives an introduction to the history, sociology and ideas of modern society. Suitable for students who have no prior knowledge of sociology, this book is... Læs mere
Since his death in 1986, Michel de Certeaua s reputation as a thinker has steadily grown both in France and throughout the English--speaking world. His... Læs mere