F.F - Social & Cultural Studies 1

In the history of science and philosophy and the philosophy of nature the name Robert Hooke has been largely ignored. If he is occasionally men tioned, it is usually in one of two ways: either he is……続きを見る

監視審查，無孔不入 中國防火長城如何戕害全球網際網路 中國如何打造出一個受其控制、扭曲變形版本的網際網路？ 網路理當是促進民主和自由的一股力量，這樣的願景怎麼就失落了？ 審查機制未露絲毫敗象，反倒步步進……続きを見る

An unparalleled exploration of magic in the Greco-Roman world What did magic mean to the people of ancient Greece and Rome? How did Greeks and Romans not only imagine what magic could do, but also u……続きを見る

This booklet explains why oil was the real cause of the First World War, and explains the economic and geopolitical interests behind all the major players of this war. Moreover it compares the first……続きを見る

Modern social movements frequently serve as a space to voice concerns in a supportive and collective context and thus are an important venue for individuals to learn how to speak up for themselves. ……続きを見る

A senior federal judge’s incisive, unsettling exploration of some of the paradoxes that define the judiciary today, Why the Innocent Plead Guilty and the Guilty Go Free features essays examining why……続きを見る

From the international bestselling author of Dexter come a brilliant new thriller starring Riley Wolfe: a master thief, expert at disguise, and not averse to violence when it's needed. ******** 'Ano……続きを見る

In this book, Barney explores her family tree, chronicles her friendships and associations through reprinted correspondence and recreated conversations, and evokes the golden age of her salon in gal……続きを見る

Cleveland Moffett's 'True Crime Detective Stories' is a riveting compilation of true crime cases that are sure to captivate readers with its vivid storytelling and attention to detail. Moffett's nar……続きを見る

A follow up from the bestselling Self-Compassion, this book shows why it is more urgent than ever that women acknowledge their areas of suffering, celebrate their inner voice and challenge the male-……続きを見る

How can we better resolve issues like climate change or global pandemics? When is resolution of armed conflict achievable? What impact does culture, religion or identity have on world events? Today’……続きを見る

This volume compiles a dozen essays, by one of the most prolific proponents of co-production as a solution for many of the challenges facing public services and democratic governance at the outset o……続きを見る

A formal impeachment inquiry was launched on September 24, 2019, as a response to the Trump–Ukraine scandal and on December 18, 2019, the House of Representatives impeached Donald Trump along party ……続きを見る

"Sei mir willkommen, süßer Schlaf" dichtete Wilhelm Busch. Doch was passiert eigentlich genau mit uns, nachdem wir die letzten Seiten gelesen und das Licht gelöscht haben? Warum schlafen Mensch und ……続きを見る

The Media Student's Book is a comprehensive introduction for students of media studies. It covers all the key topics and provides a detailed, lively and accessible guide to concepts and debates. Now……続きを見る

L'enfant était sauvage, l'homme incarne l'excellence de la gastronomie française. À L'Ambroisie, son restaurant triplement étoilé depuis plus de trente ans, Bernard Pacaud peaufine midi et soir ses ……続きを見る

How scientists saved humanity from the deadliest infectious diseasesーand what we can do to prepare ourselves for future epidemics. After the unprecedented events of the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be……続きを見る

Originally published in 1984, Contradictions of the Welfare State is the first collection of Claus Offe’s essays to appear in a single volume in English. The political writings in this volume are pr……続きを見る

This open access book argues that a new policy approach is required in order to tackle the numerous problems the world is currently facing. The priority should be on achieving better outcomes for pe……続きを見る

Something is going wrong on many college campuses in the last few years. Rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide are rising. Speakers are shouted down. Students and professors say they are walking……続きを見る

Simon Heffer's new book forms an ambitious exploration of the making of the Victorian age and the Victorian mind. Britain in the 1840s was a country wracked by poverty, unrest and uncertainty, where……続きを見る

Secession and the Sovereignty Gameoffers a comprehensive strategic theory for how secessionist movements attempt to win independence. Combining original data analysis, fieldwork, interviews with sec……続きを見る

It is only recently that transgenderism has been accepted as a disorder for which treatment is available. In the 1990s, a political movement of transgender activism coalesced to campaign for transge……続きを見る

Democracy is the first among political principles treasured by modern Western society. But how treasured is the practice? Do we practice it well? We invoke the word often enough, but do we invoke it……続きを見る

Can't Stop Won't Stop is a powerful cultural and social history of the end of the American century, and a provocative look into the new world that the hip-hop generation created. Forged in the fires……続きを見る

Since the beginning of his presidential term president Donald Trump is faced with constant criticism for his business projects in Russia and his connections with the Russian authorities. After the o……続きを見る

“Fans of the forensics-oriented novels of such mystery writers as Kathy Reichs and Patricia Cornwell...not to mention television series like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, will make an eager audien……続きを見る

The Mueller Report is the official two-volume report presenting the findings and conclusions of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian efforts to interfere in the 2016 United St……続きを見る

'The Impeachment Process' brilliantly encapsulates the intricate dynamics of political accountability within the United States through a captivating spectrum of literary styles. This anthology melds……続きを見る

This fifth Annual Report describes the activities of the Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) during the year to April 30, 2008. This period saw the completion of two evaluations, "Structural Conditi……続きを見る