wired - Social & Cultural Studies 8

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER As seen on BBC2 Between the Covers 'Beautifully written and full of joy. Bolu Babalola is a star.' Meg Cabot 'Here is love as freedom, love as deep joy. Romance will neve……続きを見る

This open access book examines the formation and sustainability of private credit networks in past societies, gathering a global range of case studies from Europe and the Americas. The book represen……続きを見る

In "Essays on Mankind and Political Arithmetic," Sir William Petty unveils an intricate analysis of the socioeconomic conditions of 17th-century England through a pioneering blend of empirical obser……続きを見る

In "Non-Criminal Prisons," Arthur Griffiths presents a thought-provoking examination of the penal system, challenging conventional perceptions of justice and rehabilitation. Griffiths employs a rich……続きを見る

Wir erleben weltweit eine Zeitenwende. Der Krieg Russlands gegen die Ukraine hat die bisherige Friedensordnung der Welt nachhaltig zerstört. Die Staaten der Welt rüsten auf. Die Zeit der Abrüstung i……続きを見る

Dieses Open-Access-Buch beschäftigt sich mit Umweltproblemen, die selbst im Kontext der heutigen globalen ökologischen Krise weitgehend gesellschaftlich unsichtbar bleiben, da sie ihre oftmals schwe……続きを見る

Fundamental questions about the morality of pediatric medical research persist despite years of debate and the establishment of strict codes of ethics. Is it ever permissible to use a child as a mea……続きを見る

Im antiken Griechenland und Rom gehörten Frauen zum vererbbaren Besitz ihrer Väter und Ehemänner. In der Neuzeit wurden Frauen als Hexen verbrannt, im 19. Jahrhundert verloren sie bei der Eheschließ……続きを見る

This book investigates the impact of the mediation of menstruation and menstrual activism on young people’s knowledge, attitudes, behaviours, and interpersonal relationships. Since 2015, the menstru……続きを見る

Why do people wear shirts with the Shakespeare quote “to be or not be?” or a portrait of philosopher Slavoj Žižek? How does popular and mass media adaptation and appropriation influence theoretical ……続きを見る

This open access book seeks to change the way we think about happiness and the good life. It starts ambitiously by exploring how the biological question, “What is life?” can be integrated with the p……続きを見る

In "Essays on the Materialistic Conception of History," Antonio Labriola delves into the philosophical underpinnings of materialism as it pertains to historical development. Through a series of essa……続きを見る

In "Evolution Social and Organic," Arthur M. Lewis delves into the intricate relationships between biological evolution and the evolution of human societies. Through a profound examination of social……続きを見る

In "Principles of Freedom," Terence J. MacSwiney explores the complex interplay between political autonomy and individual liberty, articulated through a rich tapestry of philosophical inquiry and pa……続きを見る

In 'Method in the Study of Totemism', Andrew Lang presents a pioneering investigation into the intricate societal and spiritual dimensions of totemism. Employing a meticulous ethnographic approach, ……続きを見る

This open access volume offers valuable new perspectives on the question of how mobility, locatedness and immersion in the physical world can enhance second language teaching and learning. It does s……続きを見る

This innovative new work suggests that The Wire reflects, not simply a cultural take on contemporary America, but a structural critique of the conditions of late-modernity and global capitalism. As ……続きを見る

In an era of rapid technological change, are qualitative researchers taking advantage of new and innovative ways to gather, analyse and share community narratives? Sharing Qualitative Research prese……続きを見る

FREIHEIT, GLEICHHEIT, GERECHTIGKEIT. EINE ETWAS ANDERE GESCHICHTE DER DEMOKRATIE Dass alle Menschen - wirklich alle! - gleich sein sollen, galt die längste Zeit als absurd. Die Historikerin Hedwig R……続きを見る

Health and socio-economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have been exacerbated by central government-imposed austerity budgeting by local authorities and the health service. This book, part o……続きを見る

Perfect for fans of The United States vs. Billie Holiday, this is the fiercely honest, no-holds-barred memoir of the legendary jazz, swing, and standards singing sensationーa fiftieth-anniversary ed……続きを見る

This open access book provides an analysis of the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on diverse education systems, and of the results of the policies adopted to sustain educational opportunities. Thro……続きを見る

Ethnography and qualitative research methodology in general have witnessed a staggering proliferation of styles and genres over the last three decades. Modes and channels of communication have simil……続きを見る

Las investigaciones: Identificación y caracterización socioeconómica de territorios funcionales urbano-rurales en El Salvador, Centroamérica, elaborada por el equipo de la Universidad Centroamerican……続きを見る

Throughout its limited run beginning in 2014, the HBO series True Detective has presented viewers with unique takes on the American crime drama on television, marked by literary and cinematic influe……続きを見る

Dieses Open-Access-Buch versammelt Arbeiten, die im Rahmen von New Normal entstanden sind. New Normal - das ist ein vom Bayerischen Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst und der Vereinigung d……続きを見る

Ancient and Modern Democracy is a comprehensive account of Athenian democracy as a subject of criticism, admiration and scholarly debate for 2,500 years, covering the features of Athenian democracy,……続きを見る

This book examines the issue of ethics in the context of the provision of military health care in an epidemic. Outbreaks of epidemics like Ebola trigger difficult ethical challenges for civilian and……続きを見る

In "Address to the Non-Slaveholders of the South on the Social and Political Evils of Slavery," Lewis Tappan presents a powerful and compelling argument against the institution of slavery, articulat……続きを見る

In "Children of the Ghetto: A Study of a Peculiar People," Israel Zangwill intricately weaves a portrait of the Jewish immigrant experience in late 19th century London. Through vivid prose and poign……続きを見る