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The Textual Life of Savants - Ethnography, Iceland, and the Linguistic Turn (Hardcover): Gisli Palsson The Textual Life of Savants - Ethnography, Iceland, and the Linguistic Turn (Hardcover)
Gisli Palsson
R3,994 Discovery Miles 39 940 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

White Settlers - The Impact of Rural Repopulation in Scotland (Hardcover): Charles Jedrej, Mark Nuttall White Settlers - The Impact of Rural Repopulation in Scotland (Hardcover)
Charles Jedrej, Mark Nuttall
R3,991 Discovery Miles 39 910 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First Published in 1996. Feelings about the repopulation of remote rural areas are nowadays expressed in rather alarming terms, so that in the word of a Skye land-owner: 'the filling of empty glens with people, regardless of origin, is dangerous...because it can destroy the ancient culture which is so precious'. Yet it is remarkable that the depopulation which characterized the previous centuries was greeted with virtually the same reaction. The repopulation of rural Scotland, which since the beginning of the century, has been wished for as the solution to the great problem of rural depopulation, has provoked an ambiguous response. This book describes the local experience of recent population changes and addresses the 'problem' of repopulation. It analyses the paradoxes, ironies and ambiguities that form a complex structure of feelings, much of which is only partially evident at any one time.

The Politics of Decline - Understanding Post-war Britain (Hardcover): Jim Tomlinson The Politics of Decline - Understanding Post-war Britain (Hardcover)
Jim Tomlinson
R4,882 Discovery Miles 48 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The key aim of this new book is to show how economic decline has always been a highly politicised concept, forming a central part of post-war political argument. In doing so, Tomlinson reveals how the term has been used in such ways as to advance particular political causes.

Industrialization and Development in the Third World (Hardcover): Rajesh Chandra Industrialization and Development in the Third World (Hardcover)
Rajesh Chandra
R4,881 Discovery Miles 48 810 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Developing countries have undergone significant industrialization in the last three decades. Yet industrial growth reveals marked spatial inequalities in terms of both country and location. The Newly Industrialised Countries have achieved spectacular growth in sharp contrast to many other countries of the South. Industrial structure has changed, moving away from labour intensive industries to more technologically advanced manufacturing. Developing countries have had considerable success in penetrating developed country markets but they are now encountering more market restrictions. The role of the government in the development of the economy is also changing. Increasingly, countries are turning towards export-orientated industrialization strategies and privatization whilst their governments are emphasising their facilitative role.

Enhancing Student Education Transitions and Employability - From Theory to Practice (Hardcover): Thanh Pham, Behnam Soltani Enhancing Student Education Transitions and Employability - From Theory to Practice (Hardcover)
Thanh Pham, Behnam Soltani
R3,986 Discovery Miles 39 860 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book explores student education transition and employability negotiation experiences in various contexts. It explores determinants of student transitions at three levels including macro, meso and micro but focuses on exploring affordances, constraints and strategies at the micro level. The framework underpinning the explorations at the micro level covers a range of different forms of capital including human, culture, social, identity, psychological and agentic. The book is unique in three ways. First, it consists of chapters about critical discussion, empirical research and practical guidance about student transition experiences. The critical discussion and empirical research chapters explore and obtain insights about the complexity of student transitions and develop conceptual frameworks that guide the development of applicable practices. The book is, therefore, a useful resource for policy makers, institutions, academics, professionals and students. Second, it provides insights about how student transitions are determined by a range of factors at different levels. These insights extend discussions about student transitions in the current literature which have mainly explored impacts of policies, institutional programmes and human capital. Finally, it is international in focus because it draws on research with different cohorts of students and graduates in different contexts. Insights provided in the book are, therefore, rich, diverse and comparative.

Ethics, Law and Natural Hazards - The Moral Imperative for International Intervention Post-Disaster (Paperback): Lauren... Ethics, Law and Natural Hazards - The Moral Imperative for International Intervention Post-Disaster (Paperback)
Lauren Traczykowski
R1,269 Discovery Miles 12 690 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book argues that the international community has a moral duty to intervene on behalf of a population affected by a natural hazard when their government is either unable or unwilling to provide basic, life-saving assistance. The work draws on law, international relations theory, and political philosophy to articulate that non-response to a natural hazard is unethical. In providing policy suggestions the author articulates what should happen based on an ethical analysis. Readers will thus gain an ethical lens with which to view intervention in the aftermath of a natural hazard. The book encourages readers to consider the nuances of arguments from various disciplines about whether or not intervention is appropriate. Whilst arguing throughout that an intervention policy in response to natural hazards should be developed by the international community, the study also accounts for why intervention should only be used in very limited situations. This interdisciplinary approach makes the book essential reading for researchers, academics and policy-makers working in the areas of international law, humanitarian studies, human rights, international relations and political science.

The Government and Politics of Ireland (Hardcover, 3rd edition): Basil Chubb The Government and Politics of Ireland (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
Basil Chubb
R4,910 Discovery Miles 49 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The third edition of Government and Politics in Ireland has been updated to take account of the political developments that have taken place in Ireland between 1981 and 1991. Amongst the topics covered are political parties, pressure groups, the government and the Dail and local government.

Getting Published - A Guide for Lecturers and Researchers (Hardcover): Jerry Wellington Getting Published - A Guide for Lecturers and Researchers (Hardcover)
Jerry Wellington
R3,984 Discovery Miles 39 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This handy guide for new and practising lecturers and researchers takes a rare insider's look at the activities of writing and publishing. Turning the spotlight inwards, it examines how and why professionals communicate with each other through writing and publishing. Written with great verve and pace, the author succeeds in providing sensible advice bolstered by many illustrative examples, case studies and anecdotes. For the academic needing insight into the serious business of getting published, this book will provide answers to many of their frequent questions: * Why do they write and publish? * Who are they writing for? * What channels of communication are available for their writing? * Who 'controls' these channels? * How can they successfully submit articles and papers to journals and newspapers, contribute chapters to books, or approach publishers with book proposals? Developed from a series of seminars on the subject by the author, this book will be an enjoyable and informative guide to anyone with an interest in getting their work published.

Community Life (Hardcover): Graham Crow, Graham Allan Community Life (Hardcover)
Graham Crow, Graham Allan
R4,895 Discovery Miles 48 950 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1994. The sociology of community is currently undergoing something of a revival, and this book has been written with the aim of contributing to this process in a number of ways. First of all, it draws attention to the burgeoning literature on sociological aspects of community life. Secondly, its bring together the various studies considered here into a more coherent whole than they possess as simply a collection of separate pieces of research.

Britain and Europe since 1945 (Hardcover): Alex May Britain and Europe since 1945 (Hardcover)
Alex May
R3,985 Discovery Miles 39 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is a succinct, timely introduction to one of the most highly charged political questions which has dominated British politics since 1945: Britain's position in Europe. The study traces the evolution of British policy towards Europe since 1945, presenting the full international context as well as the impact on domestic party politics - including an analysis of the divisions in the Conservative Party under John Major.

Crime and Social Policy - The Police and Criminal Justice System (Hardcover): Pete Alcock Crime and Social Policy - The Police and Criminal Justice System (Hardcover)
Pete Alcock; Mike Stephens; Edited by Professor Peter Alcock (S Ed)
R2,638 Discovery Miles 26 380 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Crime and Social Policy discusses the criminal justice system in England and Wales in an accessible and engaging manner. This title guides students through the system's complexities, reviewing its history, highlighting current problems, and offering recommendations as to where and how it can be improved.

The Origins of the Present Troubles in Northern Ireland (Hardcover): Caroline Kennedy-Pipe The Origins of the Present Troubles in Northern Ireland (Hardcover)
Caroline Kennedy-Pipe
R3,993 Discovery Miles 39 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

For quarter of a century now the British Army has been involved in a bloody and protracted conflict in Northern Ireland. This book looks at the roots of the current struggle and of British military intervention, setting both in the longer perspective of the Anglo-Irish Troubles. It is, however, more than a chronicle of military strategies and sectarian strife: it seeks to place the use of the army within the context of the wider British experience of dealing with political violence, and to address the broader issue of how democratic states have responded to both ethnic conflict and the threat of `internal' disorder

Community - A Sociological Study, Being an Attempt to Set Out Native & Fundamental Laws (Paperback): Robert M. MacIver Community - A Sociological Study, Being an Attempt to Set Out Native & Fundamental Laws (Paperback)
Robert M. MacIver
R1,416 Discovery Miles 14 160 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First Published in 1970. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Jungian Analysts Working Across Cultures - From Tradition to Innovation (Hardcover): Catherine Crowther, Jan Wiener Jungian Analysts Working Across Cultures - From Tradition to Innovation (Hardcover)
Catherine Crowther, Jan Wiener
R4,011 Discovery Miles 40 110 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Jungian Analysts Working Across Cultures: From Tradition to Innovation gives a fascinating account of the wide variety of experiences of Jungian analysts working in different cultures across the world. They describe and reflect on experiences of both offering and receiving training within these cross-cultural partnerships. This is a book not only about training but is also an enlightening cultural commentary for our times. The powerful bi-directionality of cultural influence and discovery is apparent in different ways in every chapter, prompting a re-appraisal of concepts essential to the core values of Jungian practice which show an outdated adherence to culture-bound attitudes. The publication of this book is a timely reminder that when Jungian analysis as we know it is floundering in some Western countries, new projects in countries seeking to develop an analytic culture give hope for sustaining our professional practice.

The Soviet Union 1917-1991 (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Martin McCauley The Soviet Union 1917-1991 (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Martin McCauley
R4,174 Discovery Miles 41 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A second edition of this famous survey has been eagerly awaited. When the first edition appeared Brezhnev was still in power, Gorbachev did not make it to the index, and the USSR was a superpower. Today the Soviet experiment is over and the USSR no longer exists. How? Why? Martin McCauley has reworked and greatly expanded his book to answer these questions, and to provide a complete account of the Soviet years. Essential reading to an appreciation of recent history -- and to a better understanding of whatever happens next.

Welfare Rights and Social Policy (Hardcover): Hartley Dean Welfare Rights and Social Policy (Hardcover)
Hartley Dean
R4,150 Discovery Miles 41 500 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Welfare Rights and Social Policy provides an introduction to social policy through a discussion of welfare rights, which are explored in historical, comparative and critical context. At a time when the cause of human rights is high on the global political agendathe authorasks why the status of welfare rights as an element of human rights remains ambiguous. Rights to social security, employment, housing, education, health and social care are critical to human well-being. Yet they are invariably subordinate to the civil and political rights of citizenship, they are often fragile and difficult to enforce, and because of their conditional nature they may be implicated in the social control of individual behaviour.

Evolution of Social Networks (Paperback): Patrick Doreian, Frans Stokman Evolution of Social Networks (Paperback)
Patrick Doreian, Frans Stokman
R1,386 Discovery Miles 13 860 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book answers the question of whether we can apply evolutionary theories to our understanding of the development of social structures. Social networks have increasingly become the focus of many social scientists as a way of analyzing these social structures. While many powerful network analytic tools have been developed and applied to a wide range of empirical phenomena, understanding the evolution of social organization still requires theories and analyses of social network evolutionary processes. Researchers from a variety of disciplines have combined their efforts in what is an indication of some very promising future research and the work represented in this volume provides a basis for a sustained analysis of the evolution of social life.

The Changing U.S. Auto Industry - A Geographical Analysis (Paperback): James M. Rubenstein The Changing U.S. Auto Industry - A Geographical Analysis (Paperback)
James M. Rubenstein
R1,383 Discovery Miles 13 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1992. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

India Migrations Reader (Hardcover): S.Irudaya Rajan India Migrations Reader (Hardcover)
S.Irudaya Rajan
R4,439 Discovery Miles 44 390 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume brings together critical and landmark studies in Indian migration. Covers a range of key themes - emigration policy in countries of destination and origin, development and remittances, gender issues, impact of the global financial crisis, conflict, and inclusive growth Looks at new and emerging patterns in Indian migration Includes essays by major scholars in the field The book will be useful to scholars and researchers of development studies, migration and diaspora studies, economics and sociology. It will also interest policymakers and government institutions working in the area.

Developing Minds - Psychology, neoliberalism and power (Hardcover): Elise Klein Developing Minds - Psychology, neoliberalism and power (Hardcover)
Elise Klein
R4,430 Discovery Miles 44 300 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Development policy makers and practitioners are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their ability to target 'development' interventions and the psychological domain is now a specific frontier of their interventional focus. This landmark study considers the problematic relationship between development and psychology, tracing the deployment of psychological knowledge in the production/reproduction of power relations within the context of neoliberal development policy and intervention. It examines knowledge production and implementation by actors of development policy such as the World Bank and the neo-colonial state - and ends by examining the proposition of a critical psychology for more emancipatory forms of development. The role of psychology in development studies remains a relatively unexplored area, with limited scholarship available. This important book aims to fill that gap by using critical psychology perspectives to explore the focus of the psychological domain of agency in development interventions. It will be essential reading for students, researchers, and policy makers from fields including critical psychology, social psychology, development studies and anthropology.

Case Studies on Human Rights in Japan (Paperback): Roger Goodman, Ian Neary Case Studies on Human Rights in Japan (Paperback)
Roger Goodman, Ian Neary
R1,444 Discovery Miles 14 440 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Japanese society is often referred to as an example of a homogeneous culture moderated by an ethos of groupism. Yet often enough homogeneity is its own worst enemy as norms are required and enforced at the centre of power to the detriment of individual and human rights.

Emergent Possibilities for Global Sustainability - Intersections of race, class and gender (Hardcover): Phoebe Godfrey, Denise... Emergent Possibilities for Global Sustainability - Intersections of race, class and gender (Hardcover)
Phoebe Godfrey, Denise Torres
R4,900 Discovery Miles 49 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

It must be acknowledged that any solutions to anthropogenic Global Climate Change (GCC) are interdependent and ultimately inseparable from both its causes and consequences. As a result, limited analyses must be abandoned in favour of intersectional theories and practices. Emergent Possibilities for Global Sustainability is an interdisciplinary collection which addresses global climate change and sustainability by engaging with the issues of race, gender, and class through an intersectional lens. The book challenges readers to foster new theoretical and practical linkages and to think beyond the traditional, and oftentimes reductionist, environmental science frame by examining issues within their turbulent political, cultural and personal landscapes. Through a variety of media and writing styles, this collection is unique in its presentation of a complex and integrated analysis of global climate change and its implications. Its companion book, Systemic Crises of Global Climate Change, addresses the social and ecological urgency surrounding climate change and the need to use intersectionality in both theory and practice. This book is a valuable resource for academics, researchers and both undergraduate and post-graduate students in the areas of Environmental Studies, Climate Change, Gender Studies and International studies as well as those seeking a more intersectional analysis of GCC.

The Integral Nature of Things - Critical Reflections on the Present (Hardcover): Lata Mani The Integral Nature of Things - Critical Reflections on the Present (Hardcover)
Lata Mani
R3,984 Discovery Miles 39 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The world is an interdependent whole of which everything is an integral, complexly related, part. Yet current ways of thinking, and being, persistently separate social phenomena and the individual self from the multiple dimensions with which they are interconnected. The Integral Nature of Things examines this revealing paradox and its consequences in a variety of sites: everyday language, labour, advertising, technology, post-structuralist theory, political rhetoric, urban planning, sex, neoliberal globalisation. Mani demonstrates how even though the interrelations between things are obscured by the ruling paradigm, the facts of relationality and indivisibility continually assert themselves. The book interweaves prose with poetry and sociocultural analysis with observational accounts to offer an alternative framework for addressing aspects of the cognitive, cultural, political, and ethical crisis we face today.

Home & Social Status   Ils 111 (Paperback): Dennis Chapman Home & Social Status Ils 111 (Paperback)
Dennis Chapman
R1,383 Discovery Miles 13 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Women, Health and Public Services in India - Why are states different? (Hardcover): Dipa Sinha Women, Health and Public Services in India - Why are states different? (Hardcover)
Dipa Sinha
R4,296 Discovery Miles 42 960 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Why are inter-state differences in human development in India so high? What explains regional patterns where overall the southern region has some of the best human development outcomes in the country while the states in the northern 'heartland' have the worst? In addressing these important questions, this volume provides a detailed analysis of health outcomes in India, especially its effects on women. It offers insights into how multiple factors affecting human development, in particular health, play out differently in various socio-cultural and economic contexts. This book will interest scholars and researchers of sociology, development studies, gender studies, economics, public policy as well as general readers.

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