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"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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 (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 (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 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.
"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.
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