0
Your cart

Your cart is empty

Browse All Departments
Price
  • R0 - R50 (1)
  • R50 - R100 (22)
  • R100 - R250 (1,346)
  • R250 - R500 (6,722)
  • R500+ (65,709)
  • -
Status
Format
Author / Contributor
Publisher

Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions

Some Young People (Hardcover): Pearl Jephcott Some Young People (Hardcover)
Pearl Jephcott
R3,011 Discovery Miles 30 110 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"The Richardson boys ganged up with two other big families in their buildings and, at various ages, had tried out most of the local youth organisations. Bert Richardson with a suitable set of brothers and mates, was in the Scouts, but they got ejected. Later, at thirteen, he joined a boys' club for its boxing and football, and belonged on and off till he was sixteen. Then he suddenly dropped out." Why did Bert drop out? Originally published in 1954, the answer forms the substance of Some Young People, the report of an inquiry into adolescents' reactions to their local youth groups. Besides answering the question "Who joins what?" (and two thirds of these thousand youngsters of 14 to 17 were not members of any youth organisation) the book describes some of the hopes, pleasures and difficulties of such people as Frances, the chocolate packer, who has ambition to marry before long; and John, the carpenter's apprentice, whose passions are autocycling, pigeons and pigs. It also throws light on problems such as those presented by gangs; and suggests the importance of "my friends," the closely-knit set who mean so much to the adolescent.

From Revolution to Revolution - England 1688-1776 (Hardcover): John Carswell From Revolution to Revolution - England 1688-1776 (Hardcover)
John Carswell
R3,113 Discovery Miles 31 130 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

From Revolution to Revolution (1973) examines England, Scotland and Wales from the revolution of 1688 when William became King, to the American Revolution of 1776. In this period lies the roots of modern Britain, as it went from being underdeveloped countries on the fringe of European civilization to a predominating influence in the world. This book examines the union of the island, development of an organized public opinion and national consciousness, as well as Parliament and its factions, the landed and business classes. Views on religion, art, architecture and the changing face of the countryside are also examined, as is the tension between London and the rest of the island. The important issues of colonial expansions in Ireland, America, India and Africa are also analysed.

The Court and the Country - The Beginning of the English Revolution (Hardcover): Perez Zagorin The Court and the Country - The Beginning of the English Revolution (Hardcover)
Perez Zagorin
R3,728 Discovery Miles 37 280 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Court and the Country (1969) offers a fresh view and synthesis of the English revolution of 1640. It describes the origin and development of the revolution, and gives an account of the various factors - political, social and religious - that produced the revolution and conditioned its course. It explains the revolution primarily as a result of the breakdown of the unity of the governing class around the monarchy into the contending sides of the Court and the Country. A principal theme is the formation within the governing class of an opposition movement to the Crown. The role of Puritanism and of the towns is examined, and the resistance to Charles I is considered in relation to other European revolutions of the period.

A Nation of Change and Novelty - Radical Politics, Religion and Literature in Seventeenth-Century England (Hardcover):... A Nation of Change and Novelty - Radical Politics, Religion and Literature in Seventeenth-Century England (Hardcover)
Christopher Hill
R3,118 Discovery Miles 31 180 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A Nation of Change and Novelty (1990) ranges broadly over the political and literary terrain of the seventeenth century, examining the importance of the English Revolution as a decisive event in English and European history. It emphasises the historical significance of the English Revolution, exploring not only its causes but also its long term consequences, basing both in a broad social context and viewing it as a necessary condition of England's having nurtured the first Industrial Revolution.

Reflections on the Puritan Revolution (Hardcover): A.L. Rowse Reflections on the Puritan Revolution (Hardcover)
A.L. Rowse
R3,117 Discovery Miles 31 170 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Reflections on the Puritan Revolution (1986) examines the damage done by the Puritans during the English Civil War, and the enormous artistic losses England suffered from their activities. The Puritans smashed stained glass, monuments, sculpture, brasses in cathedrals and churches; they destroyed organs, dispersed the choirs and the music. They sold the King's art collections, pictures, statues, plate, gems and jewels abroad, and broke up the Coronation regalia. They closed down the theatres and ended Caroline poetry. The greatest composer and most promising scientist of the age were among the many lives lost; and this all besides the ruin of palaces, castles and mansions.

A History of Political Thought in the English Revolution (Hardcover): Perez Zagorin A History of Political Thought in the English Revolution (Hardcover)
Perez Zagorin
R3,111 Discovery Miles 31 110 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A History of Political Thought in the English Revolution (1954) examines the large range of political doctrines which played their part in the English revolution - a period when modern democratic ideas began. The political literature of the period between 1645, when the Levellers first seized upon the revolution's wider implications, and 1660, when Charles II restored the monarchy to power, is here studied in detail.

Instagram as Public Pedagogy - Online Activism and the Trans Mountain Pipeline (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2023): Carrie Karsgaard Instagram as Public Pedagogy - Online Activism and the Trans Mountain Pipeline (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2023)
Carrie Karsgaard
R3,885 Discovery Miles 38 850 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Exploring Instagram’s public pedagogy at scale, this book uses innovative digital methods to trace and analyze how publics reinforce and resist settler colonialism as they engage with the Trans Mountain pipeline controversy online. The book traces opposition to the Trans Mountain pipeline in so-called Canada, where overlapping networks of concerned citizens, Indigenous land protectors, and environmental activists have used Instagram to document pipeline construction, policing, and land degradation; teach using infographics; and express solidarity through artwork and re-shared posts. These expressions constitute a form of “public pedagogy,†where social media takes on an educative force, influencing publics whether or not they set foot in the classroom.

From Kabul to Peshawar - 1980: A True Story (Hardcover): Khalil Rahmani From Kabul to Peshawar - 1980: A True Story (Hardcover)
Khalil Rahmani
R833 Discovery Miles 8 330 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Outsiders (Paperback, Reissue ed.): Howard S. Becker Outsiders (Paperback, Reissue ed.)
Howard S. Becker
R469 R438 Discovery Miles 4 380 Save R31 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

One of the most groundbreaking sociology texts of the 20th century, Howard S. Becker's Outsiders revolutionized the study of social deviance. Howard S. Becker's Outsiders broke new ground in the early 1960s-and the ideas it proposed and problems it raised are still argued about and inspiring research internationally. In this new edition, Becker includes two lengthy essays, unpublished until now, that add fresh material for thought and discussion. "Why Was Outsiders a Hit? Why Is It Still a Hit?" explains the historical background that made the book interesting to a new generation coming of age in the 60s and makes it of continuing interest today. "Why I Should Get No Credit For Legalizing Marijuana" examines the road to decriminalization and presents new ideas for the sociological study of public opinion.

International Perspectives on the Youth Labor Market - Emerging Research and Opportunities (Hardcover): Samir Amine International Perspectives on the Youth Labor Market - Emerging Research and Opportunities (Hardcover)
Samir Amine
R5,100 Discovery Miles 51 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Persistent unemployment and rising wage differences at the expense of low-skilled workers has characterized the labor market in most developed countries. Since the last economic crisis, unemployment rates and pay inequalities have increased among workers under 25 years of age, thus creating an ever-widening financial gap for an entire generation. Those who do not have a qualification or post-secondary diploma often find themselves in precarious jobs at minimum wage. Countries are now working to adopt reforms to improve the situation of young people in the labor market. International Perspectives on the Youth Labor Market: Emerging Research and Opportunities provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of financial inequality and applications within global economics. Unlike literature that focuses only on developed countries, this book also addresses emerging economies whose labor market is often characterized by a dualism that makes the situation of young workers worse. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as unemployment rate, labor reform, and job insecurity, this book is ideally designed for economists, government officials, policymakers, executives, managers, business professionals, researchers, academicians, and students.

Soul Companion - A Memoir (Hardcover): Judy Hilyard Soul Companion - A Memoir (Hardcover)
Judy Hilyard
R640 R584 Discovery Miles 5 840 Save R56 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Participation Income - An Alternative to Basic Income for Poverty Reduction in the Digital Age (Hardcover): Heikki Hiilamo Participation Income - An Alternative to Basic Income for Poverty Reduction in the Digital Age (Hardcover)
Heikki Hiilamo
R2,664 Discovery Miles 26 640 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This innovative book provides the first in-depth analysis of participatory income and its potential role in countering endemic poverty and unemployment in high-income countries. Heikki Hiilamo reviews the concept of basic income and specific basic income experiments before presenting participatory income as a viable alternative in the fight against poverty. Highly topical, chapters explore pressing issues such as the effects of automation on the future of work and the links between social protection and eco-social transition. Putting forward the argument that any reform of social assistance should continue to enforce reciprocity with reduced means-testing, Hiilamo explores the practical advantages of the participation income model in reducing poverty and developing an eco-social welfare model. Tackling one of the most heated current debates in social policy, this book will be a key resource for scholars and students in this field, particularly those with a focus on welfare and labour economics, labour policy and the sociology of work. Its use of examples and case studies will also benefit practitioners and policy makers.

Viking Tales and Sagas - The Captivating Tale of Ragnar Lothbrok, Ivar the Boneless, Lagertha, and More as well as Other... Viking Tales and Sagas - The Captivating Tale of Ragnar Lothbrok, Ivar the Boneless, Lagertha, and More as well as Other Legendary Stories of Vikings in Their Historical Context (Hardcover)
Matt Clayton
R753 R669 Discovery Miles 6 690 Save R84 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Cromwell and Communism - Socialism and Democracy in the Great English Revolution (Hardcover): Eduard Bernstein Cromwell and Communism - Socialism and Democracy in the Great English Revolution (Hardcover)
Eduard Bernstein; Translated by H.J. Stenning
R3,119 Discovery Miles 31 190 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Cromwell and Communism (1930) examines the English revolution against the absolute monarchy of Charles I. It looks at the economic and social conditions prevailing at the time, the first beginnings of dissent and the religious and political aims of the Parliamentarian side in the revolution and subsequent civil war. The various sects are examined, including the Levellers and their democratic, atheistic and communistic ideals.

Allegiance in Church and State - The Problem of the Nonjurors in the English Revolution (Hardcover): L.M. Hawkins Allegiance in Church and State - The Problem of the Nonjurors in the English Revolution (Hardcover)
L.M. Hawkins
R3,110 Discovery Miles 31 100 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Allegiance in Church and State (1928) examines the evolution of ideas and ideals, their relation to political and economic events, and their influence on friends and foes in seventeenth-century England - which witnessed the beginning of both the constitutional and the intellectual transition from the old order to the new. It takes a careful look at the religious and particularly political ideas of the Nonjurors, a sect that argued for the moral foundations of a State and the sacredness of moral obligations in public life.

Leveller Manifestoes of the Puritan Revolution (Hardcover): Don M Wolfe Leveller Manifestoes of the Puritan Revolution (Hardcover)
Don M Wolfe
R4,035 Discovery Miles 40 350 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Leveller Manifestoes (1944) is a collection of primary manifestoes issued by the Levellers, the group which played an active and influential role in the English revolution of 1642-49. This book collects together rare pamphlets and tracts that are seldom available, and certainly not in one place for ease of research.

The Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Fauns and Fairies (Hardcover): Robert Kirk The Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Fauns and Fairies (Hardcover)
Robert Kirk; Commentary by Andrew Lang
R755 Discovery Miles 7 550 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Cultural Politics of Food, Taste, and Identity - A Global Perspective (Hardcover): Steffan Igor Ayora Diaz The Cultural Politics of Food, Taste, and Identity - A Global Perspective (Hardcover)
Steffan Igor Ayora Diaz
R3,384 Discovery Miles 33 840 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Cultural Politics of Food, Taste, and Identity examines the social, cultural, and political processes that shape the experience of taste. The book positions flavor as involving all the senses, and describes the multiple ways in which taste becomes tied to local, translocal, glocal, and cosmopolitan politics of identity. Global case studies are included from Japan, China, India, Belize, Chile, Guatemala, the United States, France, Italy, Poland and Spain. Chapters examine local responses to industrialized food and the heritage industry, and look at how professional culinary practice has become foundational for local identities. The book also discusses the unfolding construction of "local taste" in the context of sociocultural developments, and addresses how cultural political divides are created between meat consumption and vegetarianism, innovation and tradition, heritage and social class, popular food and authenticity, and street and restaurant food. In addition, contributors discuss how different food products-such as kimchi, quinoa, and Soylent-have entered the international market of industrial and heritage foods, connecting different places and shaping taste and political identities.

Female Masculinities and the Gender Wars - The Politics of Sex (Hardcover): Finn Mackay Female Masculinities and the Gender Wars - The Politics of Sex (Hardcover)
Finn Mackay
R2,685 Discovery Miles 26 850 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"Thoughtful and often moving." Gaby Hinsliff, The Guardian Female Masculinities and the Gender Wars provides important theoretical background and context to the 'gender wars' or 'TERF wars' - the fracture at the forefront of the LGBTQ international conversation. Using queer and female masculinities as a lens, Finn Mackay investigates the current generational shift that is refusing the previous assumed fixity of sex, gender and sexual identity. Transgender and trans rights movements are currently experiencing political backlash from within certain lesbian and lesbian feminist groups, resulting in a situation in which these two minority communities are frequently pitted against one another or perceived as diametrically opposed. Uniquely, Finn Mackay approaches this debate through the context of female masculinity, butch and transmasculine lesbian masculinities. There has been increasing interest in the study of masculinity, influenced by a popular discourse around so-called 'toxic masculinity', the rise of men's rights activism and theory and critical work on Trump's America and the MeToo movement. An increasingly important topic in political science and sociological academia, this book aims to break new ground in the discussion of the politics of gender and identity.

Enough to Be Dangerous - One Agent's Life in TV News and Rock & Roll (Hardcover): Mort Meisner Enough to Be Dangerous - One Agent's Life in TV News and Rock & Roll (Hardcover)
Mort Meisner; As told to Stephanie Ruopp; Edited by Elizabeth Atkins
R814 R714 Discovery Miles 7 140 Save R100 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Scurvy Past and Present (Hardcover): Alfred Fabian 1875-1933 Hess Scurvy Past and Present (Hardcover)
Alfred Fabian 1875-1933 Hess
R937 Discovery Miles 9 370 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Scent of Yellow Roses - A Memoir of Hope and Healing (Hardcover, Large Type / Large Print Ed): Susan M Harriman Smelser The Scent of Yellow Roses - A Memoir of Hope and Healing (Hardcover, Large Type / Large Print Ed)
Susan M Harriman Smelser
R734 Discovery Miles 7 340 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Priestess of Shadows (Hardcover): Luna Lewis Priestess of Shadows (Hardcover)
Luna Lewis
R676 Discovery Miles 6 760 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The golden bough - a study in magic and religion (Volume III); Taboo and the Perils of the Soul (part II) (Hardcover): James... The golden bough - a study in magic and religion (Volume III); Taboo and the Perils of the Soul (part II) (Hardcover)
James George Frazer
R1,103 R996 Discovery Miles 9 960 Save R107 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Las Cruces - Intersections (Hardcover, Hard Cover ed.): Robbie Kaye Las Cruces - Intersections (Hardcover, Hard Cover ed.)
Robbie Kaye
R897 Discovery Miles 8 970 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Free Delivery
Pinterest Twitter Facebook Google+
You may like...
Talking To Strangers - What We Should…
Malcolm Gladwell Paperback  (2)
R275 R248 Discovery Miles 2 480
New all-in-one: A fairy tale with a…
Mart Meij, Beatrix de Villiers Paperback R308 R289 Discovery Miles 2 890
Teaching Students to Communicate…
Laney Sammons Paperback R844 R728 Discovery Miles 7 280
Interfacial Convection in Multilayer…
A. Nepomnyashchy, I. Simanovskii, … Hardcover R2,967 Discovery Miles 29 670
Rebels And Rage - Reflecting On…
Adam Habib Paperback R340 Discovery Miles 3 400
Pragmatic Conservatism - Edmund Burke…
Robert J. Lacey Hardcover R3,518 Discovery Miles 35 180
Multicultural Education - A Manual For…
J.N. van Wyk Paperback R421 Discovery Miles 4 210
Landslide - The Final Days Of The Trump…
Michael Wolff Paperback R296 Discovery Miles 2 960
Waging the Battle Against Drunk Driving…
Gerald Robin Hardcover R2,741 Discovery Miles 27 410
Thermodynamics, Microstructures and…
Alphonse Finel, Dominique Maziere, … Hardcover R8,591 Discovery Miles 85 910

 

Partners