Sociology
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Essays on the Sociology of KnowledgeThis collection of essays originates from Karl Mannheim's early career, which saw him introduce theoretical concepts which remain influential in sociology to this day.Dr. Paul Kecskemeti compiled this insightful compendium of Mannheim's initial publications of sociological theory in 1951, with none of the essays...
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Al Jazeera, Freedom of the Press, and Forecasting Humanitarian EmergenciesThis book reveals how Al Jazeera and its news coverage became a force for change politically, socially and culturally in the Middle East in general, and the Arab world in particular.It explores pre-Al Jazeera and post-Al Jazeera representations of humanitarian crises and identifies a...
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Exploring Imaginary Worlds: Essays on Media, Structure, and SubcreationFrom The Brothers Karamazov to Star Trek to Twin Peaks, this collection explores a variety of different imaginary worlds both historic and contemporary. Featuring contributions from an interdisciplinary and international group of scholars, each essay looks at a particular imaginary world in-depth, and world-building...
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Participatory Case Study Work: Approaches, Authenticity and Application in Ageing StudiesParticipatory Case Study Work shows academic co-researchers how to adapt and implement their methods so that data collection and analysis is authentically participatory. At the heart of this text is advocating a participatory approach to case study work, with co-construction as a catalyst for...
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Social Research and Disability: Developing Inclusive Research Spaces for Disabled ResearchersSocial Research and Disability argues that the contemporary rules of sociological methods outlined in numerous research methods texts make a number of assumptions concerning the researcher including ambulance, sight, hearing and speech. In short, the disabled researcher is not considered when outlining the requirements...
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The New Political Economy of Disability: Transnational Networks and Individualised Funding in the Age of NeoliberalismThis book addresses the ways in which individualised, market-based models of disability support provision have been mobilised in and across different countries through cross-national investigation of individualised funding (IF) as an object of neoliberal policy mobility.Combining rich theoretical and interdisciplinary perspectives with extensive empirical...
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Blogging Wildlife: The Perception of Animals by Hikers on the Appalachian TrailThis volume reports on the encounters between hikers and wildlife on the Appalachian Trail. Based on narratives provided by trail hikers, it explores the ways in which humans relate to the animals with whom they temporarily share a home. With attention to the themes...
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What the Fact?: Finding the Truth in All the NoiseFrom acclaimed writer, journalist, and physician Dr. Seema Yasmin comes a much-needed, timely book about the importance of media literacy, fact-based reporting, and the ability to discern truth from lies.What is a fact? What are reliable sources? What is news? What is fake news?...
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The Ministry of Truth: Bigtech's Influence on Facts, Feelings and FictionsThe Ministry of Truth scrutinizes the information market in the era of the attention economy calling on citizens, public educators and politicians to action in averting the role of BigTech in critical infrastructure. Through phenomena such as influencers, 'fake news', and covid conspiracies, the...
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Dirty Hands: Interdisziplinäre Perspektiven Auf Die Graffiti-SzeneMit Beiträgen von: Paul Eisewicht.- Daniel Ganzert.- Patrick Gau.- Rahel H. Grothus.- Carsten Heinze.- Harald Hinz.- Sarah Hübscher.- Sebastian Kleele.- Mira Kriegesmann.- Oliver Kuhnert.- Laura-Maria Lintzen.- Johannes Babtista Ludwig.- Christian Schneickert, Jonas Meixner, Florian Schumacher.- Sebastian Schroer.Author: Paul EisewichtPublisher: Springer vsPublished: 10/28/2022Pages: 294Binding Type:...
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Believe MeThera Books is proud to publish -as part of our New Discovered Poet Series- Lisa Sisneroz's debut collection. Sisneroz's poems give us all a fierce/tender lyric reminding us how one can reclaim a body ... A heart. Sisneroz is a student at Mission College...
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From Missionaries to Main Street: The Story of One Sgaw Karen Family in the United StatesThe Htoo family, who are Sgaw Karen and originally from Burma, resettled in Georgia in the United States refugee resettlement program in 2007. This book chronicles their life in their new country. While the Htoo family's story is singular, the family's experiences in Burma,...
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Food and Agriculture in Urbanized Societies: Pathways for a Better FutureFor the first time in human history, more people inhabit urban than rural areas. Investigating the experience of hunger and malnutrition in urban spaces, Food and Agriculture in Urbanized Societies confronts the persistence of social inequalities, constant waves of economic crises and accelerating climate...
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For Nonconformism: Max Horkheimer and Friedrich Pollock: The Other Frankfurt SchoolThis book reconstructs the crucial moments in the friendship between Max Horkheimer and Friedrich Pollock and sheds a new light on the origins of the Frankfurt School.Author: Nicola EmeryPublisher: BrillPublished: 11/17/2022Pages: 264Binding Type: HardcoverISBN: 9789004526044This title is not returnableThis title is only available via...
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South Korea's Webtooniverse and the Digital Comic RevolutionThis book investigates the meteoric rise of mobile webtoons - also known as webcomics - and the dynamic relationships between serialised content, artists, agencies, platforms and applications, as well as the global readership associated with them. It offers an engaging discussion of webtoons themselves,...
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Alien Abductions: Alien Contact In The Form Of Human Abductions(True Stories Of Ufo Sightings And Alien Abductions)Alien Abduction: Do You Believe?Whether You Are A Believer Or Not Into The Phenomena Of Alien Abductions, The Stories Are A Fascinating Read. This Book Takes You Back With A Little Bit Of Ancient History Of Science And Astronomy And Through The Years Of...
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Observations in Lower CaliforniaThis title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed...
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Wars of the InteriorWhen you fill up your car, install your furniture or choose a wedding ring, do you ever consider the human cost of your consumables? There is a war raging in the heartlands of Peru, waged on the land by the global industries plundering the...
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Love That Story: Observations from a Gorgeously Queer LifeThe Emmy-nominated host of Netflix's Queer Eye follows up his New York Times-bestselling memoir, Over The Top, with this collection of thought-provoking essays on grief and healing, cannabis reform, LGBTQIA+ rights, imposter syndrome, personal style, the HIV safety net, and of, course, how to...
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The Spires Still Point to Heaven: Cincinnati's Religious Landscape, 1788-1873A case study about the formation of American pluralism and religious liberty, The Spires Still Point to Heaven explores why-and more importantly how-the early growth of Cincinnati influenced the changing face of the United States. Matthew Smith deftly chronicles the urban history of this...
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