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Science and technology profoundly shape the world today. Over the last two centuries, they have become powerful engines of change, accounting for some of the most important forms of human activity, ……続きを見る

How school choice reproduces inequality by creating gendered and socioeconomic decision-making labor for parents School choice policies have proliferated in recent years, with parents forced to navi……続きを見る

Education is a cornerstone of human and sustainable development, vital for social progress and economic growth. Educational Frameworks of South Asia delves into the challenges and opportunities with……続きを見る

Asia, the world’s largest continent, is a vibrant tapestry of cultures, histories, and economies. Studies on Asia provides an insightful exploration of the region’s transformation, from ancient civi……続きを見る

Empower youth, transform policies: From concept to action Participatory youth policy implies that young people are involved in policy making at all stages, from inception to implementation, monitori……続きを見る

Now a Lifetime original series: “A timely look at the impact of combat and military life on the families the soldiers leave behind.” ーThe Washington Post Army Wives goes beyond the sound bites and ……続きを見る

This book offers a biographical, intellectual and academic history of sociology in the late Qing and Republic of China period. The 46 sociologists featured in this volume are chosen from the pantheo……続きを見る

After 9/11, forensic epidemiology emerged as a leading investigative tool, partnering public health officers with law enforcement like never before. Based on the authors first-hand experience, Foren……続きを見る

This book is based on an international, mixed methods research project that conducted interviews with 25 deaf or hard-of-hearing (DHH) faculty members from mainstream universities and 19 university ……続きを見る

This is a story of a school in the walled city of Old Delhi - the Anglo-Arabic Senior Secondary School. The school has its origins in Madrasa Ghaziuddin established in 1692. Using archival data and ……続きを見る

Facts, figures, and essays on women and poverty by Barbara Ehrenreich, Kirsten Gillibrand, LeBron James, and other high-profile contributors. Fifty years after President Lyndon B. Johnson called for……続きを見る

This book studies the relevance of dowry as a customary practice in Indian marriages. It examines the historical articulation between traditional cultural texts and modern statutory law to understan……続きを見る

One of the first studies of an exciting new development in global biotechnology, this cutting edge text examines the extent of the transnational movements of tissues, stem cells, and expertise, in t……続きを見る

This book expands on the idea of transformation after trauma through the concept of Resonance and provides practical guidance for accessing it. Resonance is presented as the key to posttraumatic gro……続きを見る

From serious illness to natural disasters, humans turn to communication as a major source of strength to help us bounce back and to keep growing and thriving. Communicating Hope and Resilience Acros……続きを見る

La Chine de la première moitié du 20ème siècle a connu de nombreux bouleversements dont la fin des dynasties, les mouvements pour la république, les Seigneurs de guerre, de multiples invasions … Ell……続きを見る

A fast-paced, behind-closed-doors account of the Federal Reserve’s decision making during the 2008 financial crisis, showing how Fed policymakers overcame their own assumptions to contain the disast……続きを見る

На изучение даже такого хорошо структурированного материала, как «Современные социологические теории» Джорджа Ритцера требуются значительные усилия и время. Чтобы воспринять большой объем материала,……続きを見る

This book on the fisheries sector in India, through primary surveys as well as secondary literature, brings out various nuances of the sector and its trade opportunities, the complexities surroundin……続きを見る

Labouring to Learn examines academic mobility pathways among ethnic minority Tamil youths in public secondary schools and vocational institutions in Singapore. This book qualitatively examines the i……続きを見る

This multidisciplinary collection investigates the ways in which marriage and partner migration processes have become the object of state scrutiny, and the site of sustained political interventions ……続きを見る

Examining the on-going dilemma of the management of diversity in Turkey from a historical and legal perspective, this book argues that the state’s failure to accommodate ethno-religious diversity is……続きを見る

Drawing upon quantitative data gathered from the U.S. Census and U.S. Department of Education, as well as interviews with students from a variety of socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds, Low-Income……続きを見る

Females with large muscles evoke strong reactions from men and women, often involving disgust, discomfort, anger and threat. The controversial nature of female bodybuilding has caused a significant ……続きを見る

Over the last two decades, there has been increased interest in the distribution of crime and other antisocial behavior at lower levels of geography. The focus on micro geography and its contributio……続きを見る

This book explores culture, development, and spirituality from the perspective of social work. This framework serves as foundation and guides analytical deliberation through the use of case studies ……続きを見る

The 21st century sees an increasing number of cultural minorities in the United States. Particularly, the rise in multi-cultural or mixed heritage families is on the rise. As with many trends, just ……続きを見る

Tiger Eats Grass, Goat Eats Meat is a series of five short stories with social situations that you would have encountered but not taken seriously. It is a fast paced drama-thriller. They are based o……続きを見る

This book presents the protracted right to self-determination conflict between the Philippine state and the Bangsamoro group in Mindanao, Philippines. In the five decades of attempts to achieve peac……続きを見る

An NPR Favorite Book of the Year “Breaks new ground on social and educational questions of great import.” ーWashington Post “An essential work, humane and candid, that challenges and expands our und……続きを見る