Muslim Environmentalisms: Religious and Social Foundations (Gade Anna M.)(Paperback)

Muslim Environmentalisms: Religious and Social Foundations (Gade Anna M.)(Paperback)

How might understandings of environmentalism and the environmental humanities shift by incorporating Islamic perspectives? In this book, Anna M. Gade explores the religious and cultural foundations of Islamic environmentalisms. She blends textual and ethnographic study to offer a comprehensive and

Social Foundations of Thought and Action: A Social Cognitive Theory (Bandura Albert)(Paperback)

Foundations of Health and Social Care (Adams Robert)(Paperback / softback)

Written specifically for students and practitioners in health and social care taking foundation degrees or further professional qualifications, this textbook offers a wealth of material on contexts, knowledge bases, skills and practices, as well as dealing with work carried out by those involved in

The Foundations of Buddhism (Gethin Rupert)(Paperback)

Buddhism is a vast and complex religious and philosophical tradition with a history that stretches over 2,500 years, and which is now followed by around 115 million people. In this introduction to the foundations of Buddhism, Rupert Gethin concentrates on the ideas and practices which constitute

A History of Christian-Muslim Relations (Goddard Hugh)(Paperback)

Christians and Muslims comprise the world's two largest religious communities. This book looks at the history of their relationship - part peaceful co-existence and part violent confrontation - from their first encounters in the medieval period up to the

Materiality (Miller Daniel)(Paperback)

Throughout history and across social and cultural contexts, most systems of belief--whether religious or secular--have ascribed wisdom to those who see reality as that which transcends the merely material. Yet, as the studies collected here show, the immaterial is not easily separated from the

Islam - An Introduction (Maqsood Ruqaiyyah Waris)(Paperback)

A complete introduction to the history, beliefs, religious practices and social customs of

Monasticism: A Very Short Introduction (Davis Stephen J.)(Paperback)

Monasticism is a social and religious phenomenon which originated in antiquity and which still remains relevant in the twenty-first century. But what, exactly, is it, and how is it distinguished from other kinds of religious and non-religious practice? In this Very Short Introduction Stephen J

Tudor and Stuart Britain: 1485-1714 (Lockyer Roger)(Paperback)

Tudor and Stuart Britain charts the political, religious, economic and social history of Britain from the start of Henry VII's reign in 1485 to the death of Queen Anne in 1714, providing students and lecturers with a detailed chronological narrative of significant events, such as the Reformation,

What Is Islamophobia?: Racism, Social Movements and the State (Massoumi Narzanin)(Paperback)

As anti-Muslim undercurrents in the United States and other western societies become increasingly entrenched, the phenomenon of Islamophobia--and the need to understand what perpetuates it--has never been greater. Critiquing mainstream, conservative, and notionally left arguments, What Is

Husband Hunters - Social Climbing in London and New York (de Courcy Anne)(Paperback / softback)

Research Design in Social Work: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods (Campbell Anne)(Paperback)

Social work research often focuses on qualitative designs and many students believe that the quantitative research pathway is either too complicated or is beyond their grasp. This book outlines how social work students can undertake a research project from either a qualitative, quantitative or

Foundations of Strategy (Grant Robert M.)(Paperback)

Foundations of Strategy, Second Edition is a concise text aimed at both undergraduate and Masters students. Written in an accessible style with the needs of these students in mind, the second edition of this popular text has a clear, comprehensive approach, underlined by sound theoretical depth

Simone Weil for the Twenty-First Century (Springsted Eric O.)(Paperback)

This in-depth study examines the social, religious, and philosophical thought of Simone Weil.Simone Weil for the Twenty-First Century presents a comprehensive analysis of Weil's interdisciplinary thought, focusing especially on the depth of its challenge to contemporary philosophical and religious

Leprosy in Medieval England (Rawcliffe Carole)(Paperback)

One of the most important publications for many years in the fields of medical, religious and social history. Rawcliffe's book completely overhauls our understanding of leprosy and contributes immensely to our knowledge of the English middle ages. This is a fascinating study that will be a seminal

Sources of Chinese Tradition: From Earliest Times to 1600 (Bary Wm Theodore de)(Paperback)

A collection of seminal primary readings on the social, intellectual, and religious traditions of China, Sources of Chinese Tradition, Volume 1 has been widely used and praised for almost forty years as an authoritative resource for scholars and students and as a thorough and engaging introduction

Roman Roads: New Evidence - New Perspectives (Kolb Anne)(Paperback)

This volume aims to present the current state of research on Roman roads and their foundations in a combined historical and archaeological perspective. The focus is on the diverse local histories and the varying degrees of significance of individual roads and regional networks, which are treated

Traditional Culture of Sussex - Both Sides of the Downs (Doel Geoff)(Paperback / softback)

An exploration of Sussex traditional culture in its geographical, religious, ritualistic social and economic context, including seasonal customs, mummers plays, folk songs, legends, smuggling and

Prosperity Without Growth: Foundations for the Economy of Tomorrow (Jackson Tim)(Paperback)

What can prosperity possibly mean in a world of environmental and social limits? The publication of Prosperity without Growth was a landmark in the sustainability debate. Tim Jackson's piercing challenge to conventional economics openly questioned the most highly prized goal of politicians and

From the Soil: The Foundations of Chinese Society (Fei Xiaotong)(Paperback)

This classic text by Fei Xiaotong, China's finest social scientist, was first published in 1947 and is Fei's chief theoretical statement about the distinctive characteristics of Chinese society. Written in Chinese from a Chinese point of view for a Chinese audience, From the Soil describes the

The Cambridge Handbook of Motivation and Learning (Renninger K. Ann)(Paperback)

This superb collection of renowned experts in education, social psychology, learning science, and neuroscience presents insights into positive learning outcomes. Written for a wide academic readership, it provides definitions of terms related to motivation and learning alongside a developed

The Social Movements Reader: Cases and Concepts (Jasper James M.)(Paperback)

Providing a unique blend of cases, concepts, and essential readings The Social Movements Reader, Third Edition, delivers key classic and contemporary articles and book selections from around the world. Includes the latest research on contemporary movements in the US and abroad, including the Arab

The Sponsorship Seeker's Toolkit (Grey Anne-Marie)(Paperback)

THE 'BIBLE OF SPONSORSHIP'--UPDATED WITH NEW SOCIAL MEDIA AND OTHER DIGITAL STRATEGIES The Sponsorship Seeker's Toolkit, fourth edition, makes cutting-edge, best-practice sponsorship not only achievable, but sensible and straightforward. Corporate sponsorship experts Kim Skildum-Reid and Anne-Marie

The Child in the Church (Standing E. M.)(Paperback)

E.M. Standing edits a compilation of essays by Maria Montessori and others on religious education for children. Dr. Montessori describes the need for a particular kind of religious education for children--one that respects their individual religious experience and helps them experience the Liturgy