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Inequality in its many forms is becoming an ever greater problem in modern society. The revised edition of this popular book explains why it is so important to understand class... Læs mere
This is the only book of its kind on the market. Demonstrates how principles of sociology can improve the everyday world of business, organizations and management.
The authors of this book use regulation theory to bring theoretical focus and analytic clarity to the study of urban tourism. aeo Provides... Læs mere
This distinctive anthology contains classic and first-rate contemporary writings that have had a major impact on the field of urban studies. The expert and well-known scholars who have written these essays cover central topics that have evolved over the past 25 years.
From Lincoln's Gettysburg address to a contemporary account of a visit from the Ku Klux Klan, this title contains a selection of writings and illustrations on... Læs mere
This anthology presents a selection of works that illustrates the traffic between British poetry and classical literature. * Gives readers the classical background they need in order to really appreciate British poetry.
"No history of ethics, and in particular, a history of Christian ethics can be purely 'history'. Rather it is as it should be an argument about how we need to think in... Læs mere
* A path-breaking exploration of the intersections of war, terrorism and cities. * Argues that contemporary cities are the key strategic sites of... Læs mere
This book presents a series of cases of psychosocial interventions with schizophrenia and other serious mental... Læs mere