A new sociological and social anthropological analysis of contemporary cities in the West, looking at both their historical development and the critical positive changes that are currently taking place.
This work highlights key marketing issues in contexts characterized by diversity of markets, competitors and consumers. Cases draw on students' ability to think about broader strategic issues such as global standardization versus customization.
Exploring the expression of taste through the processes of consumption this book provides an incisive and accessible evaluation of the current theories of consumption, and trends in the representation and purchase of food.
Explores the magnitude, causes and consequences of the economic crisis, and the responses of... Læs mere
Despite all that scholars have learned about voting behavior, significant questions persist. This title brings together the best scholarship and organizes it around five important debates that drive research in the field.
For the first time, students and scholars can quickly and easily trace topics from the complete Congress and the Nation series... Læs mere
Profiling the ten most populous cities in the United States during ten critical eras of political development, this title presents a singular focus on American cities, their government and politics, industry, commerce, labor, and race and ethnicity.
This book demystifies the process of planning a community intervention, using clear and simple language to aid students understanding .
Using the latest FBI crime statistics, City Crime Rankings 2015 provides easy-to-understand crime comparisons for cities and metropolitan areas throughout the United States.
Showing the cultural and institutional processes that have brought the notion of the 'consumer' to life, this book guides the reader on a comprehensive... Læs mere
A comprehensive, case-study rich first year introduction to comparative politics.