Gods in the Global Village: The World′s Religions in Sociological Perspective (Kurtz)(Paperback)

Gods in the Global Village: The World′s Religions in Sociological Perspective (Kurtz)(Paperback)

In a world plagued by religious conflict, how can the various religious and secular traditions coexist peacefully on the planet? And, what role does sociology play in helping us understand the state of religious life in a globalizing world? In the Fourth Edition ofGods in the Global Village, author

Leadership in Administration: A Sociological Interpretation (Selznick Philip)(Paperback)

From the Preface: This essay outlines a perspective for the study of leadership in administrative organizations. It was written in the conviction that more reflective, theoretical discussion is needed to guide the gathering of facts that the diagnosis of troubles. This subject, like the larger

Environmental Chemistry: A Global Perspective (Vanloon Gary W.)(Paperback)

Chemical processes shape the world we live in; the air we breathe, the water we drink, the weather we experience. Environmental Chemistry: a global perspective describes those chemical principles which underpin the natural processes occurring within and between the air, water, and soil, and

The French Revolution in Global Perspective (Desan Suzanne)(Paperback)

Situating the French Revolution in the context of early modern globalization for the first time, this book offers a new approach to understanding its international origins and worldwide effects. A distinguished group of contributors shows that the political culture of the Revolution emerged out of

France in the World - A New Global History(Paperback / softback)

Religion in the Contemporary World: A Sociological Introduction (Aldridge Alan)(Paperback)

In the new edition of this widely praised text, Alan Aldridge examines the complex realities of religious belief, practice and institutions. Religion is a powerful and controversial force in the contemporary world, even in supposedly secular societies. Almost all societies seek to cultivate

The British Industrial Revolution in Global Perspective (Allen Robert C.)(Paperback)

Why did the industrial revolution take place in eighteenth-century Britain and not elsewhere in Europe or Asia? In this convincing new account Robert Allen argues that the British industrial revolution was a successful response to the global economy of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. He

The Global 1980s: People, Power and Profit (Davis Jonathan)(Paperback)

The Global 1980s takes an international perspective on the upheaval across the world during the long 1980s (1979-1991) with the end of the Cold War, a move towards a free-market economic system, and the increasing connectedness of the world.The 1980s was a decade of unimaginable change. At its

Time for Reparations: A Global Perspective (Bhabha Jacqueline)(Paperback)

In this sweeping international perspective on reparations, Time for Reparations makes the case that past state injustice--be it slavery or colonization, forced sterilization or widespread atrocities--has enduring consequences that generate ongoing harm, which needs to be addressed as a matter of

By the Grace of the Gods: Volume 1 (Roy)(Paperback)

Under the protection of the gods, a relaxed life with slimes in another world begins!One day, the life of middle-aged Japanese businessman Ryoma Takebayashi came to a rather sudden and disappointing end. Ryoma had never had a blessed life, but after his death, three great gods sought his

Time Out: Global Perspectives on Sport and the Covid-19 Lockdown (Krieger Jrg)(Pevná vazba)

In the edited collection Time Out: Global Perspectives on Sport and the Covid-19 Lockdown, practitioners and international scholars explore the impact of the global Covid-19 health pandemic on sport from a global perspective. It is part of a two-volume Covid-19 and Sport series that tackles the

The First Men in the Moon (Wells H. G.)(Paperback)

At the village of Lympne, on the south coast of England, the 'most uneventful place in the world' the failed playwright Mr. Bedford meets the brilliant inventor Mr. Cavor, and together they invade the moon. Dreaming respectively of scientific renown and of mineral wealth, they fashion a sphere from

Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Tourism - a global perspective(Paperback / softback)

'Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Tourism: a global perspective' gives a new and definitive overview of the vital role and effective practice of entrepreneurship in one of the most dynamic industry sectors in the world. The highly qualified international team of contributors ensures a global

Gender: In World Perspective (Connell Raewyn)(Paperback)

How can we understand gender in the contemporary world? What psychological differences now exist between women and men? How are masculinities and femininities made? And how is gender entwined in global politics and debates over trans issues? Raewyn Connell, one of the world's leading scholars in

Social Stratification: Class, Race, and Gender in Sociological Perspective (Grusky David B.)(Paperback)

Embodying Black Religions in Africa and Its Diasporas (Covington-Ward Yolanda)(Paperback)

The contributors to Embodying Black Religions in Africa and Its Diasporas investigate the complex intersections between the body, religious expression, and the construction and transformation of social relationships and political and economic power. Among other topics, the essays examine the

Global Babies (The Global Fund for Children)(Board Books)

Meet babies from around the world in this best-selling celebration of global heritage! First in the Global Babies series. From Guatemala to Bhutan, seventeen vibrantly colored photographs embrace our global diversity and give glimpses into the daily life, traditions, and clothing of babies from

Urban Geography: A Global Perspective (Pacione Michael)(Paperback)

Today, for the first time in the history of Humankind urban dwellers outnumber rural residents. Urban places, towns and cities, are of fundamental importance - for the distribution of population within countries; in the organization of economic production, distribution and exchange; in the

Denbighshire Villages(Paperback / softback)

Denbighshire Villages is the sixth book by Geoffrey Davies in a series covering the villages of the 13 historic Welsh Counties. The old county of is a county of great scenic beauty, admired by writers like Wordsworth and artists like

Women's History in Global Perspective, Volume 2 (Smith Bonnie G.)(Paperback)

In Volume 2 of Women's History in Global Perspective, Bonnie G. Smith curates more essays by pioneering thinkers on issues that have shaped the history of women, this time with a focus on particular places and particular eras. The collection examines women from prehistory to ancient civilizations

Bad Girls of the Arab World (Yaqub Nadia)(Paperback)

Women's transgressive behaviors and perspectives are challenging societal norms in the Arab world, giving rise to anxiety and public debate. Simultaneously, however, other Arab women are unwillingly finding themselves labeled 'bad' as authority figures attempt to redirect scrutiny from serious

Paganism in Depth: A Polytheist Approach (Beckett John)(Paperback)

Deepen Your Connection to the Gods, Your Ancestors & the World Around You There are many rewards in taking your spiritual practice deeper, but there are also new challenges to confront along the way. Paganism In Depth is a next level book to help you ascend to the next steps in your practice and to

Value Change in Global Perspective (Abramson Paul)(Paperback)

In this pioneering work, Paul R. Abramson and Ronald Inglehart show that the gradual shift from Materialist values (such as the desire for economic and physical security) to Post-materialist values (such as the desire for freedom, self-expression, and the quality of life) is in all likelihood a

Body-Centered Psychotherapy: The Hakomi Method (Kurtz Ron)(Paperback)

A must-read for anyone interested in the body-centered movement in psychotherapy. The Hakomi Method integrates the use of mindfulness, nonviolence, meditation, and holism into a highly original amalgam of therapeutic techniques. Hakomi work incorporates the idea of respect for the wisdom of each