Samhälle & politik

The six essays in this volume, by distinguished sociologists, philosophers, physicists and environmental activists, form the first of a series of studies projected by the United Nations University on science and the modern world.

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Hinduism is often regarded as a mixture of various components. However, the archaeological monuments and literary texts discovered over the past few centuries indicate an underlying unity. This study uncovers the evidence for unity and discovers w...

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This is a new edition of a political study of Indian administrators in the twentieth century. The focus is primarily on the Indian Civil Service and its successor, the Indian Administrative Service.

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Tracing the story of labour from the 18th century to the present day, the essays in this book propose a number of general points on how ideological and religious ferment accompanies economic change, and also treat particulars that resonate against...

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A collection of essays by prominent thinkers in South Africa on the currency of the term and conceptions of liberalism in various sectors of South African society since 1994.

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Free from jargon or technical language, this is a simple psychological profile of the Chinese. It has been designed for anyone who wants to understand the Chinese mentality - whether for day-to-day social interaction or for business dealings.

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A practical account of the health care of drug users in the community, in relation to fighting addiction and to managing related health problems. The book emphasizes care in the community and draws on international experiences to present guidance ...

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Based on the author's daily teaching contact with Rachel, a young girl struggling with leukaemia, the book describes a series of drawings she made and shows how they reveal her inner experience, her awareness that she was dying, and her acceptance...

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Describes a major long-term study of the psychological impact of unemployment at a time when the transition from school to work for young people is hindered by a lack of jobs.

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This collection of essays from leading figures in their field throws new light on the significance and future of flanerie. Developing the debate beyond Baudelaire and Benjamin, it pushes it in unexpected and exciting directions.

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Joan Gomez's book provides an account of a grossly neglected area: the psychological, social and sexual problems of men. The issues dealt with are highly topical and include aggression; violence and criminality; sexuality; and also problems such a...

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A clear examination of the relationship underpinning violence and the reasons for violent acts. This is a clear and authoritative account of the reality of assault and identify a dislocation between purposes of victims and justice system.

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The rhetoric of needs has been used to legitimate all major turns in UK health policy since 1936. This study identifies the ethical, policy and technical issues arising from the concept of needs. A theory of needs is developed, and the text compar...

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A unique combination of the activist and the academic, Feminist Review has an acclaimed place within women's studies courses and the women's movement.

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A unique combination of the activist and the academic, Feminist Review has an acclaimed place within women's studies courses and the women's movement.

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Drawing on Kohut, Jung, literature and philosophy explores ideas about the self for those training in psychotherapy and counselling. Acknowleges the spiritual component in therapy and healing but places it firmly within a psychological framework.

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Describing a theoretical model for the development of caregiving that complements and also extends attachment theory, this text highlights the conditions under which adult caregivers can remain in a state of arrested development, impairing their o...

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The book emphasises the importance of group therapy for drug and alcohol dependent clients and looks at the practice of different arts therapies and their development in a number of settings.

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Challenges conventional formulations of authority in political theory, tackling questions such as the nature of categories of feminist theory and feminist interpretative strategies.

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The first collection of gay and lesbian work in musicology. Contributors cover a wide range of subjects from analysis of the work of gay composers to queer readings of Schubert's 'Unfinished Symphony.'

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The Art of Anthropology collects together the most influential of Gell's writings, which span the past two decades, with a new introductory chapter written by Gell. The essays vividly demonstrate Gell's theoretical and empirical interests and his ...

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In this widely acclaimed study, Alwyn and Brinley Ress reinterpret Celtic tradition in the light of advances made in the comparative study of religion, mythology and anthropology. Part One considers the distinguishing features of the various Cycle...

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The aim of this text is to look at how research into a variety of learning resources can be undertaken for the benefit of the student, lecturer and institution. It discusses the changing resources environment and the need for setting the right ins...

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This book explores the antecedents of the Disabled Peoples' International (DPI) since 1945 and its history up to the present. It is based on interviews with those involved in the worldwide movement, and on reports, letters and documents written by...

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Explains children's understanding of death at different ages and outlines how adults can best help them to cope with the death of friends/relatives. A whole range of responses are discussed - from the physical and pragmatic to psychological respon...

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The contributors to this collection, inspired by Hammond-Tooke's work, explore the interrelationship of culture and practice in social life which forms its theme, representing a trend in anthropology that has been developing in post-apartheid Sout...

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Ett urval av Olof Ruins dagboksanteckningar från åren 2009-2018. Han bevittnar hur populistiska strömningar breder ut sig, hur människor på flykt från krigen i Mellanöstern skapar integrationsproblem och hur traditionella demokratiska styrelseskic...

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Den här boken bygger på tio års datainsamlig och ger en unik inblick i hur myndigheter kan agera för att försvåra insyn och bygga upp tilltalande bilder av sina verksamheter. Den borde vara en självklarhet att läsa för journalister och politiker, ...

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»Jag är född i Camorraland, på platsen med flest mord i Europa, i det område där grymhet och affärer går hand i hand, där ingenting har något värde om det inte genererar makt.« Ingen annan kriminell organisation i Europa har så många mord på sitt ...

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