Cultural Sociology
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The Elgar Companion to the Arts and Global Multiculturalism
Edited by Sneja Gunew, Nikos Papastergiadis, Fazal Rizvi, Paula Muraca
This Companion examines the evolution of multiculturalism as a political philosophy, public policy and cultural practice. Demonstrating the key role of artists, activists and migrants in the inception of multiculturalism, it explores how... -
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Food Security and Islamic Ethics
Edited by Ray Jureidini, Said F. Hassan, Dalal Aassouli
This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY 4.0 License. It is free to read, download and share on Elgaronline, thanks to generous funding support from the Qatar National Library, the College of Islamic Studies at H... -
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Philosophy and Contemporary Politics of Communitarianism
Imad Salamey, Andrew T.W. Hung
This erudite book delves into the philosophical underpinnings and practical implications of communitarianism in comparison to liberalism and other political theories. Imad Salamey and Andrew Tsz Wan Hung explore how social perspectives t... -
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Handbook of Sensitive Research in the Social Sciences
Edited by Pranee Liamputtong
Conducting sensitive research in the social sciences requires meticulous attention to ethical considerations, methodological rigour, and emotional intelligence. In this comprehensive Handbook, Pranee Liamputtong brings together a diverse... -
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Elgar Encyclopedia of Queer Studies
Edited by Rob Cover, Christy E. Newman
This ground-breaking Encyclopedia presents a new take on the field of queer studies with its wide and inclusive range of entries, examining pathways for research into gender, sexuality and relationships. It covers significant development... -
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Economyths of Work, Value, and Success in America
Elisa Bienenstock, Skaidra Smith-Heisters
Economyths of Work, Value, and Success in America is an examination and critique of the economic mythologies about opportunity and prosperity that underlie our discussions and decision making about public policy. Elisa Jayne Bienenstock ... -
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Handbook of Culture and Social Networks
Edited by Nick Crossley, Paul Widdop
This forward-thinking Handbook explores two major research strands in the fast-developing field of culture and network analysis: the underlying social networks of culture and the cultural bases of social networks. -
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Understanding Society and Knowledge
Nico Stehr
Understanding Society and Knowledge proposes that knowledge rather than nature, violence, or power provides the basis of and the driving force behind human action in modern society. It demonstrates how the legally enforced restricted use...eBook:Find out more$32.76
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The Cultural Theory of Corruption
Davide Torsello
Based on twelve years of research on corruption across the globe, this book presents four case studies which illustrate the cultural, cognitive, and social implications of corruption. With diverse approaches and empirical case studies, i...eBook:Find out more$28.00
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Handbook on Religion and Health
Edited by James R. Cochrane, Gary R. Gunderson, Teresa Cutts
This revelatory Handbook explores the relationship between religion and health, emphasising the effects of organised religion and spirituality on community, population, and public health. While comprehensively summarising the current sta...eBook:Find out more$65.00
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Research Handbook on Communication and Prejudice
Edited by Elvis Nshom, Stephen Croucher
This informative Research Handbook brings together a unique combination of methodological, philosophical and theoretical perspectives to present a comprehensive overview of communication and prejudice researcheBook:Find out more$65.00
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Memory, Trauma and Narratives of the Self
Edited by Edmundo Balsemão Pires, Cláudio A.S. Carvalho, Joana Ricarte
This insightful book explores the impact of traumatic experiences on the constitution of narrative identity. Editors Edmundo Balsemão Pires, Cláudio Alexandre S. Carvalho, and Joana Ricarte bring together multidisciplinary experts to exa...eBook:Find out more$40.00