GN - Social & Cultural Studies 1

Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. China and Vietnam are two of the remaining constitutionally socialist countries that are single-handedly governed by Communist parties. The……続きを見る

The devastating effects of climate change are undeniable. Fires rage and waters rise in every corner of the globe. In light of these changes to our planet, the issue of social and environmental well……続きを見る

Despite growing recognition of fathers’ involvement in family life, dominant narratives still marginalise men’s caring roles. Caring Fathers in the Global Context addresses a pressing gap in our sha……続きを見る

Autrice d’une oeuvre aussi importante par son ampleur (plus de trente-cinq titres) que par sa profondeur, Ágnes Heller reste encore peu traduite dans notre langue. Avec Une éthique de la personnalit……続きを見る

This book navigates the complexities of local real estate taxation in the dynamic region of Central and Eastern Europe, providing a meticulous analysis of the diverse approaches taken across the reg……続きを見る

As part of an emerging literature on place branding, this book fills the important gap between practice-oriented literatureーwhich lacks in-depth and critical analysisーand technical academic litera……続きを見る

This book analyses the non-custodial government of young offenders in two major cities in Brazil. In doing so, it delves into the paradox of an institution exerting control over youths while at the ……続きを見る

La mobilità ormai diffusa sia su scala nazionale che internazionale (e soprattutto europea) costituisce non solo una risposta ai deficit di occupazione e di reddito per le persone provenienti da are……続きを見る

¡Bienvenidos y bienvenidas a la nueva anormalidad! (aunque tememos que no va a gustarles). Nuestros ricos se niegan a pagar un impuesto solidario. Las personas mueren solas en la pandemia. ¿Es impos……続きを見る

EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. Offering a unique introduction to the study of justice in the European, North American and Russian Arctic, this collection considers th……続きを見る

This book is a detailed and fascinating account of how ministers and generals scrapped Sweden's traditional invasion defence and turned it into an active player in international affairs. Episodes in……続きを見る

Professores de universidades públicas e privadas das mais diversas áreas de atuação política e profissional se uniram neste livro para analisar, questionar e elaborar propostas em defesa da Educação……続きを見る

ePDF and ePUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. The Nordic countries are regarded as frontrunners in promoting equality, yet women’s experiences on the ground are in many ways at odds……続きを見る

In his Third State of the Nation Address, delivered on July 23, 2012, Benigno Aquino III presents a compelling narrative of governance, reform, and national identity in the Philippines. The address ……続きを見る

It has long been the policy of the US government that a nuclear-armed Iran would be unacceptable. Yet, whether the conventional and nontraditional means of US and Western policy can secure the end o……続きを見る

Economics has the power to make the world a better, happier and safer place: this book shows you how Our world is in a mess. The challenges of climate change, inequality, hunger and a global pandemi……続きを見る

Este segundo volume da Série Tecnologia Social deriva do interesse que o tema tem despertado em professores, estudantes, gestores públicos e participantes de movimentos sociais com quem seu autor ve……続きを見る

The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.tandfebooks.com/doi/view/10.4324/9781315474052, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivativ……続きを見る

As Britain ages amid austerity, more and more people will suffer from long-term health conditions. Obesity and diabetes are on the rise. Mental health problems are widespread. Tobacco and addictions……続きを見る

This analysis of cyberpunk science fiction written between 1981 and 2003 positions women's cyberpunk in the larger cultural discussion of feminist issues. It traces the origins of the genre, reviews……続きを見る

Ernesto de Martino è stato il maggior antropologo italiano del XX secolo. A cinquant’anni dalla sua morte, il suo lascito intellettuale e scientifico attende di essere ulteriormente esplorato in tut……続きを見る

This open access book makes a comparative overview of the demographic evolution of the Mediterranean populations. It addresses all the demographic issues since 1950 such as fertility, mortality, gro……続きを見る

Nach dem offiziellen Ende der Blockkonfrontation mutierte die NATO von einem – zumindest formal – auf die Landesverteidigung ausgerichteten Militärbündnis zu einem globalen Kriegsakteur. Beim Versuc……続きを見る

Over the past decade, a global convergence in migration policies has emerged, and with it a new, mean-spirited politics of immigration. It is now evident that the idea of a settler society, previous……続きを見る

An appeal for the importance of theory, utopia, and close consideration of our contemporary dark times What does any particular theory allow us to do? What is the value of doing so? And who benefits……続きを見る

The Fifth Edition of the bestselling Utilization-Focused Evaluation provides expert, detailed advice on conducting evaluations that promote effective use of the findings. Chock full of useful pedago……続きを見る

Civilizations, or rather narratives about civilizations, matter, not only as research subjects in textbooks, literary and scientific essays, but also in politics. This seems to be the case in "civil……続きを見る

In On Decoloniality Walter D. Mignolo and Catherine E. Walsh explore the hidden forces of the colonial matrix of power, its origination, transformation, and current presence, while asking the crucia……続きを見る

A Critical Companion to Steven Spielberg offers a comprehensive, detailed study of the works of Steven Spielberg. Spielberg's early productions stand as landmarks in contemporary cinema, and his inv……続きを見る

This book examines to what extent politics in Iceland have been transformed in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. The book focuses on whether the short-term sudden shock caused by the Great……続きを見る