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Research Handbook on the Sociology of Youth
Edited by Judith Bessant, Philippa Collin, Patrick O’Keeffe
In this groundbreaking Research Handbook on the Sociology of Youth, researchers from the Global North and South examine the social, political, cultural and ecological processes that inform what it means to be young. It explores the diver...eBook:Find out more$65.00
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Research Handbook on Intergenerational Inequality
Edited by Elina Kilpi-Jakonen, Jo Blanden, Jani Erola, Lindsey Macmillan
The Research Handbook on Intergenerational Inequality is motivated by a core question in social science: to what extent does one’s family background and childhood experience predict success in life? Bringing together experts in their res...eBook:Find out more$65.00
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Rethinking Neighborhoods
William A.V. Clark
Although neighborhoods are sometimes perceived as just a backdrop to our lives, there is considerable evidence that they are central to our sense of wellbeing, and in the functioning of the city. Rethinking Neighborhoods is about these a...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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Handbook of Accounting in Society
Edited by Hendrik Vollmer
The Handbook of Accounting in Society invites readers to consider the ways in which accounting affects organizations, institutions, communities, professions, and everyday life. Diverse in its reach, this Handbook campaigns for the need t...eBook:Find out more$65.00
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Rethinking Organised Crime
Leslie Holmes
A complex phenomenon which has undergone significant changes in the past forty years, Leslie Holmes argues that organised crime is in need of re-conceptualisation. This innovative book navigates the evolution of this issue to grasp its f...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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How to Think Like a Realist
Raymond Pawson
How to Think Like a Realist is Ray Pawson’s seminal book on realist social inquiry, boldly linking social research to clinical and physical science and challenging many methodological shibboleths. This unique book pairs outstanding clari...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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Think Tanks, Governance, and Development in Africa
Edited by Frank L.K. Ohemeng, Joseph R.A. Ayee
This significant book addresses an important missing link in the literature on politics, governance, public policy and administration in sub-Saharan Africa. It contributes to the understanding of the emergence of independent institutions...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Sociology
Edited by Christine Overdevest
The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Sociology serves as a repository of insight on the complex interactions, challenges and potential solutions that characterize our shared ecological reality. Presenting innovative thinking on a comp...eBook:Find out more$65.00
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Handbook on Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment
Edited by Sonia Valdivia, Guido Sonnemann
This Handbook presents the state-of-the-art of Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA) practice and provides guidance for its implementation and outlook for future work. Spotlighting sustainability analysts, managers and overall deci...eBook:Find out more$65.00
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Encyclopedia of Citizenship Studies
Edited by Marisol García Cabeza, Thomas Faist
This Encyclopedia presents a comprehensive collection of entries addressing the normative claims and definitions of the critical concepts, principles, and approaches that make up the field of citizenship studies.eBook:Find out more$65.00
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Research Handbook on the Sociology of Emotion
Edited by Helena Flam
The Research Handbook on the Sociology of Emotion investigates the role of emotions in key institutions understood as the frames and fabrics of society. It takes a critical look at society-framing institutions such as the state, the mili...eBook:Find out more$65.00
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Handbook on Public Policy and Food Security
Edited by Sheryl L. Hendriks, Suresh C. Babu
The Handbook on Public Policy and Food Security provides multi-disciplinary insight into food security analysis across the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As food security is an essential outcome and a part of sustainable...eBook:Find out more$65.00