Sociology and Social Policy
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Advanced Introduction to Social Capital
Karen S. Cook
This Advanced Introduction to Social Capital provides an overview of cutting-edge research on social capital. Karen S. Cook highlights the networks, norms and trust involved in social capital that facilitate cooperation, strengthen civil...eBook:Find out more$23.16
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Advanced Introduction to the Sociology of the Self
Shanyang Zhao
Shanyang Zhao provides a unique examination of this evolving topic with a framework to address the common questions: What is self? How is self formed? and Why does self matter? Drawing a fascinating distinction between self and self-conc...eBook:Find out more$23.16
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Advanced Introduction to Social Protection
James Midgley
Written by James Midgley, a leading authority on international social policy and social development, this Advanced Introduction offers a concise, readable and wide-ranging overview of how protection schemes such as social assistance, soc...eBook:Find out more$23.16
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Advanced Introduction to the Sociology of Peace Processes
John D. Brewer
This Advanced Introduction establishes the study of peace processes as part of the mainstream of sociology, a position consistent with the new moral re-enchantment of the social sciences. It advances a sociological view of peace that goe...eBook:Find out more$23.16
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Advanced Introduction to the Sociology of Sport
Eric Anderson, Rory Magrath
This Advanced Introduction to the Sociology of Sport highlights the relationship between sport and violence, brain injury, social class, sexual minorities, gender, and race. Eric Anderson and Rory Magrath expertly draw on a range of scho...eBook:Find out more$23.16
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Advanced Introduction to Family Policy
Chiara Saraceno
Written by eminent scholar Chiara Saraceno, this Advanced Introduction offers a synthetic overview of the core theoretical and policy issues involved in family policy, currently the most dynamic sector of social policies in both develope...eBook:Find out more$23.16
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Advanced Introduction to Law and Psychology
Tom R. Tyler
Leading scholar Tom R. Tyler provides a timely and engaging introduction to the field of law and psychology. This Advanced Introduction outlines the main areas of research, their relevance to law and the way that psychological findings h...eBook:Find out more$27.40
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Advanced Introduction to Gentrification
Chris Hamnett
Analysing the causes and effects of widespread gentrification, this Advanced Introduction provides an innovative insight into the global debate instigated by this process. Examining the impact of gentrification on lower income groups and...eBook:Find out more$23.16
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Advanced Introduction to Landmark Criminal Cases
George P. Fletcher
This engaging and accessible book focuses on high-profile criminal trials and examines the strategy of the lawyers, the reasons for conviction or acquittal, as well as the social importance of these famous cases.eBook:Find out more$23.16
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Advanced Introduction to Demography
Wolfgang Lutz
Highlighting the power of multi-dimensional demography, this Advanced Introduction addresses the most consequential changes in our societies and economies using quantitative approaches. It defines three demographic theories with predicti...eBook:Find out more$27.40
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Advanced Introduction to Migration Studies
Ronald Skeldon
Providing a timely overview of the main issues and scholarship in migration studies, Ronald Skeldon examines the principal methods of migration and offers in-depth guidance on trends and types of population movements in today’s world. Ke...eBook:Find out more$25.96
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Advanced Introduction to the Experience Economy
Jon Sundbo
Offering an extensive and coherent presentation of theory on the experience economy, this stimulating Advanced Introduction discusses what experiencing is and why people are seeking experiences. Jon Sundbo defines the experience concept ...eBook:Find out more$25.96