George - Social & Cultural Studies 1

A new history of French social thought that connects postwar sociology to colonialism and empire In this provocative and original retelling of the history of French social thought, George Steinmetz ……続きを見る

An accessible and comprehensive introduction to key concepts in globalization written by leading authors in the field In the comprehensively revised Third Edition of Globalization: A Basic Text, dis……続きを見る

“The material contained in this book is drawn from lectures, some of which were delivered in 1957-1958 in the schools at Oxford University, others ー in the spring of 1960 ー at Harvard University..……続きを見る

Animal Farm is an allegorical novel which reflects events leading up to the Russian Revolution of 1917 and then on into the Stalinist era of the Soviet Union. Old Major, the old boar on the Manor Fa……続きを見る

This outstanding collection brings together Orwell's longer, major essays and a fine selection of shorter pieces that includes 'Decline of the English Murder', 'Shooting an Elephant' and 'A Hanging'……続きを見る

This is the first study of the British Women's Liberation Movement's relationship with class politics. It explores the meaning of class to women's liberationists' identities and activism, both natio……続きを見る

"One smart book . . . delving deep into the history and implications of a daily act that dare not speak its name." ーNewsweek Acclaimed as "extraordinary" (The New York Times) and "a classic" (Los A……続きを見る

*One of Bloomberg's Best Books of the Year* The master geopolitical forecaster and New York Times bestselling author of The Next 100 Years focuses on the United States, predicting how the 2020s will……続きを見る

Herbert Hoover's "magnum opus"ーat last published nearly fifty years after its completionーoffers a revisionist reexamination of World War II and its cold war aftermath and a sweeping indictment of ……続きを見る

In 'Scotland Yard: The methods and organisation of the Metropolitan Police', George Dilnot provides a meticulous account of the inner workings of the infamous law enforcement agency. Through detaile……続きを見る

George William Curtis' 'Literary and Social Essays' is a collection of thought-provoking essays that reflect the author's deep insights into the social and literary issues of his time. Written in a ……続きを見る

Bundled with the Fear Psychology thesis is a review paper entitled “A Century of Psychoanalysis”, which discusses an old psychology that has not yet expired. It introduced ideas that were radical an……続きを見る

George Weller was a Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter who covered World War II across Europe, Africa, and Asia. At the war’s end in September 1945, under General MacArthur’s media blackout, correspond……続きを見る

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this candid and gripping memoir, President George W. Bush describes the critical decisions that shaped his presidency and personal life. George W. Bush served as pr……続きを見る

Este livro é uma versão modificada de minha tese de doutorado Urbanization and Social Change in Brazil: case study of Porto Alegre defendida na Universidade de Londres (London School of Economics an……続きを見る

In 'The Intelligence of Woman' by Walter Lionel George, the author delves into the intricate and often misunderstood topic of female intelligence, challenging societal norms and stereotypes. Through……続きを見る

Understanding Esports: An Introduction to the Global Phenomenon places professional Esports, a rapidly growing industry, in both the cultural and athletic landscape. This book explores how the rise ……続きを見る

EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. The transition to more just and sustainable development requires radical change across a wide range of areas and particularly within th……続きを見る

A concise exploration of globalization and its role in the contemporary era Driven by technological advancements and global corporations, more and more people are swept up by globalizing processes, ……続きを見る

In 'The National Being: Some Thoughts on an Irish Polity' by George William Russell, the author explores the concept of Irish national identity and the formation of a unique Irish polity. Russell de……続きを見る

This book examines consumer behavior using the “life course” paradigm, a multidisciplinary framework for studying people's lives, structural contexts, and social change. It contributes to marketing ……続きを見る

Russia, once seen as America's greatest adversary, is now viewed by the United States as a potential partner. This book traces the evolution of American foreign policy toward the Soviet Union, and l……続きを見る

In A Tapestry of African Histories: With Longer Times and Wider Geopolitics, contributors demonstrate that African historians are neither comfortable nor content with studying continental or global ……続きを見る

The award-winning, field-defining history of gay life in New York City in the early to mid-20th century Gay New York brilliantly shatters the myth that before the 1960s gay life existed only in the ……続きを見る

First comprehensive English-language book on the largest city in the Americas before the 1400s. Teotihuacan is a UNESCO world heritage site, located in highland central Mexico, about twenty-five mil……続きを見る

Eye-opening and compelling, the overlooked world of freight shipping, revealed as the foundation of our civilization On ship-tracking websites, the waters are black with dots. Each dot is a ship; ea……続きを見る

"Think of Singapore instead as the Air-Conditioned Nationーa society with a unique blend of comfort and central control, where people have mastered their environment, but at the cost of individual a……続きを見る

Woodrow Wilson’s presidential campaign in 1912 marked the beginning of a remarkable personal and political collaboration between Wilson and Colonel Edward M. House. The book traces the complexities ……続きを見る

Letters and Notes on the Customs and Manners of the North American Indians is a two-volume travel narrative by George Catlin, an American painter, author, and traveler. The book, published in 1842 i……続きを見る

"This book deals with the wars of the Cheyennes. A fighting and a fearless people. When their struggles with the white men began, some of their older and wiser men strove earnestly to preserve peace……続きを見る