Social Science - General

One of the facts which by general consent in the present stage of psychological science require study is the nature, and if possible the cause, of a special lucidity, a sensitiveness of perception, or accessibility to ideas appearing to arrive through channels other than...

British society is increasingly divided into the haves and the have-nots. Housing epitomizes this division with spiralling rents, exorbitant prices, lack of council provision, poorly maintained stock, and polluted cities with ever decreasing green space. Daniel Renwick and Robbie Shilliam provide a recent history...

""The Making of Humanity"" is a historical and anthropological book written by Robert Briffault and published in 1919. The book explores the evolution of human civilization from its earliest stages to the modern era. Briffault examines the development of human societies and cultures, including...

The Making of Humanity is a historical and anthropological study written by Robert Briffault and published in 1919. The book explores the evolution of human society and culture, tracing the development of human civilization from its earliest origins to the modern era. Briffault examines...

The Freemason's Monitor or Illustrations of Freemasonry by Thomas Smith Webb is a comprehensive guide to the principles, practices, and symbolism of Freemasonry. Originally published in 1797, this book has become a classic in the field of Masonic literature and is still widely used...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Right now, someone, somewhere is being cancelled. Off-the-cuff tweets or "harmless" office banter have the potential to wreck lives. The Left condemns the Right and the bigotry of the old elites. The Right complains about brain-dead political correctness. In reality, both sides are colluding...

Right now, someone, somewhere is being cancelled. Off-the-cuff tweets or "harmless" office banter have the potential to wreck lives. The Left condemns the Right and the bigotry of the old elites. The Right complains about brain-dead political correctness. In reality, both sides are colluding...

'A sober but devastating skewering of cancel culture and the moral certainties it shares with religious fundamentalism' Sunday Times Engaging, incisive and acute, The New Puritans is a deeply necessary exploration of our current cultural climate and an urgent appeal to return to a...

Records Classification: Concepts, Principles and Methods: Information, Systems, Context introduces classification, an early part of the research lifecycle. Classification ensures systematic organization of documents and facilitates information retrieval. However, classification systems are not prevalent in records management when compared to their use in other...

Since the US presidential election of 2016 the words propaganda and fake news have been prominent in American political and cultural discourse. Yet very few people can provide a coherent explanation of what they mean, precisely, when using them. On the two sides of...

Since the US presidential election of 2016 the words propaganda and fake news have been prominent in American political and cultural discourse. Yet very few people can provide a coherent explanation of what they mean, precisely, when using them. On the two sides of...

Throughout the Long Sixties, which spanned much of the seemingly quiescent 1950s and continued into the 1970s, progressive activists sought to change American policy both foreign and domestic. Beginning with a civil rights crusade that later expanded to a campaign against the Vietnam War,...

Since the re-democratization of much of Latin America in the 1980s and a regional wave of anti-austerity protests in the 1990s, social movement studies has become an important part of sociological, political, and anthropological scholarship on the region. The subdiscipline has framed debates about...

This edited volume advances knowledge of food security and food sovereignty for students and researchers. The book analyses and interprets field data and interrogates relevant literature, which forms the basis for decisions on improving food security and sovereignty in Africa. It deepens an understanding...

The Romantic myth of Bohemia originated in the early nineteenth century as a way of describing the new conditions faced by artists and writers when the previous system of aristocratic patronage collapsed in the wake of the Age of Revolution. Without the patron system,...

With generous portions of wry Yankee wit and sage wisdom, this new collection from Tim Cotton will leave you laughing, crying, or maybe both at once.Author: Timothy CottonISBN-10: 1684750024ISBN-13: 9781684750023Publisher: Down East BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2022Pages: 208Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d

The field of science and technology studies has long critiqued the idea that there is such a thing as a universal and singular "Science" that exists independently of human society, interpretation, and action. However, the multiple significant ways in which colonial legacies impact and...

The field of science and technology studies has long critiqued the idea that there is such a thing as a universal and singular "Science" that exists independently of human society, interpretation, and action. However, the multiple significant ways in which colonial legacies impact and...

With a keen eye for the juicy anecdote, Th騅oz tells the fascinating and entertaining story of the rise, decline and resurgence of London's private members' clubs, from the late-eighteenth century to the present day. In doing so he looks at cultural and political developments...

Brian Behnken offers a sweeping examination of the interactions between Mexican-origin people and law enforcement--both legally codified police agencies and extralegal justice--across the U.S. Southwest (especially Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas) from the 1830s to the 1930s. Representing a broad, colonial regime, police...

Brian Behnken offers a sweeping examination of the interactions between Mexican-origin people and law enforcement--both legally codified police agencies and extralegal justice--across the U.S. Southwest (especially Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas) from the 1830s to the 1930s. Representing a broad, colonial regime, police...

It is a little-known fact that the first cultural agreement Canada signed was with Brazil in 1944. The two countries' rapprochement launched a flurry of activity connecting Montreal to Rio de Janeiro amid the turbulence of war and its aftermath. Why Brazil? And what...

We are the Fierce Vulnerability Network, a constellation of direct action teams positioned at the intersection of racial healing and climate justice. Fueled by fierce vulnerability, the power of emergence, and the promptings of our own vocations, we practice reparations and take direct action...

The 48 Laws of Power will fascinate any reader interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.Author: Robert GreeneISBN-10: 1665182776ISBN-13: 9781665182775Publisher: HighBridge AudioLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/05/2007Format: CDWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 5.67h x 6.14w x 1.89d

A global quest for the meaning of wildness. The Vanninis traveled across five continents to answer one question: what is the meaning of "wild"? Any romantic expectations were nearly dashed by competing answers. In the wild, adventurers saw conquest, conservationists saw vulnerability, and businesses...

It is a little-known fact that the first cultural agreement Canada signed was with Brazil in 1944. The two countries' rapprochement launched a flurry of activity connecting Montreal to Rio de Janeiro amid the turbulence of war and its aftermath. Why Brazil? And what...

This book presents the real challenges and experiences of managing an advanced semiconductor technology development and integration program - but using a novelized form. The material is presented in a conversational format through a story that follows a fictional narrator as she grows from...

The book ""Sociological Determination Of Objectives In Education"" by David Snedden is a comprehensive study of the role of sociology in shaping educational objectives. The author argues that education must be viewed in the context of social and cultural factors, and that sociological analysis...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

""The Well-Bred Girl in Society"" is a guidebook written by Constance Harrison in 1898 that aims to teach young women how to navigate the complex social rules and expectations of high society. The book covers a wide range of topics, including dress, manners, conversation,...

The Humor Of The Underman And Other Essays is a collection of essays written by Francis Grierson and published in 1911. The book explores the concept of the ""underman"", a term used to describe those who are considered to be of lower social status...

Human Services for Older Adults provides a broad overview of the conditions and context in which today's older adults live, as well as practical information on how to work with them given today's circumstances. Information is provided on the demographic characteristics of older people...

Child abuse, incest, child molestation, Halloween sadism, child pornography: although clearly not new problems, they have attracted more attention than ever before. Threatened Children asks why. Joel Best analyzes the rhetorical tools used by child advocates when making claims aimed at raising public anxiety...

For nearly four decades, Gary McLhinney was in the forefront of the fight against crime in one of America's most dangerous cities.In this riveting new memoir, he recounts his decision to forgo the family business of firefighting for the thrill of "chasing bad guys...

For nearly four decades, Gary McLhinney was in the forefront of the fight against crime in one of America's most dangerous cities.In this riveting new memoir, he recounts his decision to forgo the family business of firefighting for the thrill of "chasing bad guys...

Behavioural skills are essential to effective policing practice and professional development, and are also embedded within the policing competency frameworks.As the police service looks to further redefine its role in the twenty-first century, this critical handbook covers the full range of these proficiencies, from...

Citizens have lost trust in their institutions of public governance. In trying to fix the problem, presidents and prime ministers have misdiagnosed the patient, failing to recognize that government bureaucracies are inseparable from political institutions. As a result, career officials have become adroit at...

The revolutionary, New York Times bestselling guide to the powerful lifestyle changes that fight and prevent cancer--an integrative approach based on the latest scientific research "A common-sense blueprint for healthy living." --Chicago Tribune "Resonating with cancer support communities and recommended nationwide." --Los Angeles Times...

The Prose Edda, also known as the Younger Edda, Snorri's Edda or, historically, simply as Edda, is an Old Norse work of literature written in Iceland in the early 13th century. The work is often assumed to have been written, or at least compiled,...

Written three years before his death, The Undiscovered Self combines acuity with concision in masterly fashion and is Jung at his very best. Offering clear and crisp insights into some of his major theories, such as the duality of human nature, the unconscious, human...

This book describes patterns of behavior that collectively allow universities to exchange knowledge more effectively with industry, accelerate innovation and eventually contribute to economic development. These are based on the effective practices of leading and ambitious universities around the world that the authors have...

Myths and misunderstandings about what happened in the Great Recession continue to hinder the American economy by making us afraid of the one thing we need most: more homes. Remember when mania led to a massive housing bubble? When Americans found themselves saddled with...

The Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine is a book written by George L. Root that provides a comprehensive history and overview of the organization commonly known as the Shriners. Root delves into the origins of the group, which began...

Ward Churchill and Jim Vander Wall's exposé of America's political police force, the FBI, reveals the steel fist undergirding "compassionate conservatism's" velvet glove. Using original FBI memos, the authors provide extensive analysis of the agency's treatment of the left, from the Communist Party in...

Author: Darin Garard, Heidi Kirkman, Mary Ann McHughISBN-10: 0190917202ISBN-13: 9780190917203Publisher: Oxford University Press, USALanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/31/2018Pages: 136Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.29d

Basic idea on law and some history behind some of the finest legal systemsAuthor: McKenzie McKenzieISBN-10: 1365659682ISBN-13: 9781365659683Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/05/2017Pages: 68Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.16d

""The Lodge and the Craft: A Practical Explanation of the Work of Freemasonry"" by Rollin Clinton Blackmer is a comprehensive guide to the principles, practices, and rituals of Freemasonry. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the history, symbolism, and philosophy of the organization,...

Introduction.- Technical and Cognitive Skills in the Context of Scientific Writing.- Types of Scientific Publications.- Publishing Companies, Publishing Fees, and Open Access Journals.- Abstract and Index Databases (Web of Knowledge, Scopus, Google Scholar).- Statistical Evaluation of Bibliographical Data - Evaluation of Journals, Scientists, and...

Batouala is a novel written by Ren����� Maran and published in 1921. The book is set in French Equatorial Africa, in the early 20th century, and tells the story of Batouala, a tribal chief of the Fang people. The novel is written in a...