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Elgar Introduction to Theories of Human Resources and Employment Relations (Paperback): Keith Townsend, Kenneth Cafferkey,... Elgar Introduction to Theories of Human Resources and Employment Relations (Paperback)
Keith Townsend, Kenneth Cafferkey, Aoife M. McDermott, Tony Dundon
R1,315 Discovery Miles 13 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This Elgar Introduction provides an overview of some of the key theories that inform human resource management and employment relations as a field of study. Leading scholars in the field explore theories in the context of contemporary debates concerning policies that affect and regulate work and the management of employment, as well as the activities and experiences of actors within the employment relationship. The book is divided into three sections to capture different theoretical lenses used to reflect on HRM and ER concerns about work: systems and historical development; institutions; and people and processes. Expert contributors have drawn on extensive research experience to present a contemporary understanding of a range of theories, how they evolved, and how they might be used in the future. Essential reading for HRM, ER and management scholars and research students, this book challenges readers to reassess their thinking about the significance of theory in research and practice.

A Modern Guide To Labour and the Platform Economy (Hardcover): Jan Drahokoupil, Kurt Vandaele A Modern Guide To Labour and the Platform Economy (Hardcover)
Jan Drahokoupil, Kurt Vandaele
R4,280 Discovery Miles 42 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Providing an insightful analysis of the key issues and significant trends relating to labour within the platform economy, this Modern Guide considers the existing comparative evidence covering all world regions. It also provides an in-depth look at digital labour platforms in their historical, economic and geographical contexts. Highlighting the diversity of experience of platform work, case studies illustrate how general trends play out, both in online and location-based labour platforms, across the globe. Chapters illustrate a need for a post-pandemic regulatory requirement of digital labour platforms at different policy levels, whilst providing a general overview of key topics. Interlinking contributions with a global scope and coverage identify the challenges faced and offer thoughtful regulatory solutions. This engaging book will be an invaluable resource for academics of labour economics, legal and business studies and sociology. It will also benefit policy makers in social and political geography and political science looking for a deeper understanding of the topic.

The Black Box - All-New Cockpit Voice Recorder Accounts of In-Flight Accidents (Paperback, Revised ed.): Malcolm MacPherson The Black Box - All-New Cockpit Voice Recorder Accounts of In-Flight Accidents (Paperback, Revised ed.)
Malcolm MacPherson
R464 R383 Discovery Miles 3 830 Save R81 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Readers join desperate pilots in the cockpit as they fight gravity and time in a plane that's falling out of the sky.

Anyone who watches the news knows about the "black box." Officially called the cockpit voice recorder, the black box (which is actually Day-glo orange) records the final moments of any in-flight accident. Often it provides the only explanation of a crash -- inevitably, it provides a heart-breaking, second-by-second account of intense fear tempered by unyielding professionalism.

This 1984 Quill title has been completely updated to include twenty-eight new incidents occurring between 1978 and 1996. Some are famous, like the 1996 Valujet crash in the Everglades and the ill-fated launch of the space shuttle Challenger; other disasters range from commuter prop aircraft to jumbo airliners and a pair of Air Force planes. Few have ever been revealed in their entirety, each, without exception, is absolutely gripping.

In this new edition, editor Malcolm MacPherson has, wherever possible, added weather notes and descriptions of events in the cockpit and cabin, heightening our vivid sense of being there during the final moments. Provided by the National Transportation Safety Board and vetted by an experienced airline captain, these are unforgettable case studies in ultimate emergency -- authentic, immediate, filled with drama, terror, human frailty and error, and unquenchable courage.

Corporatism since the Great Recession - Challenges to Tripartite Relations in Denmark, the Netherlands and Austria (Hardcover):... Corporatism since the Great Recession - Challenges to Tripartite Relations in Denmark, the Netherlands and Austria (Hardcover)
Mikkel Mailand
R2,528 Discovery Miles 25 280 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This illuminating book considers the roles of social partners in regulating work and welfare through corporatist arrangements in three countries - all of which have strong traditions for social partner involvement. In the comparative study of Denmark, the Netherlands and Austria, Mikkel Mailand illustrates how the frequency of tripartite agreements has either been stable or has increased since the Great Recession of 2008, in spite of challenges from trade unions' loss of power and political developments. He therefore demonstrates that social partners are still strong enough to be included in corporatist arrangements. Moreover, the book posits that economic crisis in a 30 year perspective appears a stronger explanatory factor for corporatist development than social partner strength, government strength and government ideology. Using qualitative methods to offer a nuanced insight into corporatism within these countries, Corporatism since the Great Recession will be a useful read for both academics and students in industrial relations, political economy and other social science disciplines addressing the formulation of work and welfare related policies.

Child And Youth Misbehaviour In South Africa - A Holistic Approach (Paperback, 3rd Edition): Christiaan Bezuidenhout Child And Youth Misbehaviour In South Africa - A Holistic Approach (Paperback, 3rd Edition)
Christiaan Bezuidenhout
R605 R560 Discovery Miles 5 600 Save R45 (7%) Ships in 11 - 14 working days

While crime on the whole is a matter of grave concern in South Africa, crime involving juvenile offenders is particularly so and it is on the rise. Sexual offences among children are occurring more frequently, and children are increasingly being trafficked and used as sex workers or slaves. Despite specific laws having been promulgated to protect them, sexual abuse of children and neglect are rife, with many children growing up in a very unforgiving environment that never allows them the opportunity to develop morally according to the prescriptions of a democratic society. Child and youth misbehaviour in South Africa addresses the complex and poorly understood phenomenon of juvenile misbehaviour. It discusses and analyses various theories on the nature and causes of aberrant behaviour, and assesses them critically with regard to their applicability to South Africa. In order to understand the youth misbehaviour problem as it manifests in this country, it is essential that the position of youths be understood. Solutions may be found by considering the following: The difficulty in demarcating the position of children in South Africa; The local risk factors associated with juvenile misbehaviour; The effective processing and treatment of youthful offenders by the South African criminal justice system; Preventive measures based on constitutional guidelines. Child and youth misbehaviour in South Africa is aimed at enabling both practitioners and students to address the plight of the South African youth in a constructive way and so become part of creating a safer South Africa for its people.

Ghosts of Galveston (Paperback): Kathleen Shanahan Maca Ghosts of Galveston (Paperback)
Kathleen Shanahan Maca
R567 R468 Discovery Miles 4 680 Save R99 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Challenges to the Welfare State - Family and Pension Policies in the Baltic and Nordic Countries (Hardcover): Jolanta... Challenges to the Welfare State - Family and Pension Policies in the Baltic and Nordic Countries (Hardcover)
Jolanta Aidukaite, Sven E.O. Hort, Stein Kuhnle
R3,304 Discovery Miles 33 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This comprehensive and innovative book demonstrates the dynamics of welfare policies in different socioeconomic settings by providing comparative analyses of the Baltic and Nordic welfare state systems. The book contributes to finding and reflecting upon innovative solutions to common challenges in European welfare states. Challenging conventional welfare state research, the authors compare the Nordic countries with the welfare states of the market-oriented democracies of the Baltic area, discussing welfare state theories, family policy regimes and welfare state models. Top international contributors provide a better understanding of the complex inequalities that families and individuals are facing in the 21st century, and cover important topics such as poverty, social insurance and family policy in the Nordic and Baltic areas. Challenges to the Welfare State will be of great interest to social policy scholars and policy makers, particularly those with an interest in the Baltic and Nordic countries. It will also be a welcome addition to the literature for students interested in family policy and pension protection reforms, and those with a general interest in the contemporary welfare state studies in Europe.

Sports in society - Issues and controversies - Southern African edition (Paperback): J. Coakley, C. Burnett Sports in society - Issues and controversies - Southern African edition (Paperback)
J. Coakley, C. Burnett
R470 R435 Discovery Miles 4 350 Save R35 (7%) Ships in 11 - 14 working days

Sports in Africa reflect a complex, colonial history in which recent democratic changes have set out to redistribute wealth, reclaim notions of an African heritage and celebrate diversity. With a growing need to discuss and analyse issues, images and controversies with relevance to both the African and South African contexts, a detailed introduction to the sociology of sport is provided within this, the southern African edition of Sports in society: issues and controversies. This adaptation of the American and international editions provides a meaningful framework and depth of sociological issues, theories, concepts and sporting practices in Africa, and then also particularly South Africa. Inevitably, there are many similarities within this framework to the original text, and it therefore still forms the basis of exploring the dynamic relationship between sports, culture and society. Contents include the following: Diverse sport histories and political dispensations; Knowledge and theories about sports in society; Gender and ideological change; Race and race relations; Economic realities and inequalities; Global trends and affiliations; Media and sports relations; Sports for the future; Sports and development. Sports in society is the definitive text for learning the sociology of sport in context, with extensive revisions so that students in Africa will find the content relevant and understandable in terms of their experiences.

Research Handbook on Sports and Society (Hardcover): Elizabeth C.K. Pike Research Handbook on Sports and Society (Hardcover)
Elizabeth C.K. Pike
R5,892 Discovery Miles 58 920 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This state-of-the-art Research Handbook provides a challenging and critical examination of the complex issues surrounding sports in contemporary societies. Featuring contributions from world-leading scholars, it focuses upon the impact of their research, together with significant social issues and controversies in sport. International and comprehensive, the Research Handbook is organised around the key themes of governance, economics, events, the athletes and the future. Chapters examine the various theoretical and methodological approaches undertaken by the contributors and outline the current state of knowledge, to demonstrate the social and economic impact of academic research, as well as the constraints on research influence. Written during the global coronavirus pandemic, chapters also reflect on the way in which the public health crisis has exposed social issues and fragilities. The Research Handbook on Sports and Society will be a beneficial read for students of all levels studying sports science, sociology and public policy. The insights offered by established researchers will aid students in further understanding key methodologies, and opportunities and challenges for research. They also include recommendations for future policy and practice grounded in substantial research evidence.

Little Book of Hermes - The story of the iconic fashion house (Hardcover): Karen Homer Little Book of Hermes - The story of the iconic fashion house (Hardcover)
Karen Homer
R355 R284 Discovery Miles 2 840 Save R71 (20%) Ships in 9 - 14 working days

The iconic bags, the instantly recognizable packaging, the celebrity fans - Hermes is the last word in luxurious accessories. Through the generations, Hermes have created innovative and exquisite accessories for the most glamorous customers. From their nineteenth-century saddlery workshop to 1960s Paris and beyond, Hermes has graced the arms and wardrobes of style icons from Grace Kelly and Jane Birkin to Victoria Beckham and Kim Kardashian. Little Book of Hermes tells the story of the evolution of the House of Hermes, through beautiful illustrations of the most coveted items and authoritative text by fashion historian Karen Homer.

Rethinking Social Capital (Hardcover): Carl L. Bankston III Rethinking Social Capital (Hardcover)
Carl L. Bankston III
R2,373 Discovery Miles 23 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Combining theoretical approaches with practical applications, Rethinking Social Capital delineates the meaning, uses, and problems surrounding the concept of social capital. Carl Bankston, a leading scholar in the field, offers a fresh take on the topic, presenting an original way of understanding social capital as a process. The book provides key definitions of social capital, describing its functionality, the surrounding theoretical issues, and its relationship with social structure. Examining capital in its various forms, Bankston discusses the complications of defining social relationships in a financial resource analogy as investments in future outcomes, and proposes an alternative of an original structural model that approaches social capital as a process. Chapters then explore the major applications of social capital theory: to families, communities and education; to formal organizations and informal networks; to class, race, ethnicity and inequality; and to the nation-state. This cutting-edge book is invaluable in clarifying ambiguities surrounding the concept of social capital to students and scholars of the social sciences. Its practical applications will also prove useful to policy makers and public policy institutes.

Research Handbook on Environmental Sociology (Hardcover): Axel Franzen, Sebastian Mader Research Handbook on Environmental Sociology (Hardcover)
Axel Franzen, Sebastian Mader
R5,885 Discovery Miles 58 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This Research Handbook presents the state of the art of empirical sociological research on the causes of, and solutions to, pressing environmental problems. It provides cutting-edge insights into some of the most urgent challenges facing humanity, including anthropogenic climate change and environmental pollution. The contributors argue that profound collective efforts to protect the environment are vital for sustainable development and offer practical solutions to specific contemporary issues. Wide ranging and insightful, this Research Handbook encompasses the causes and consequences of environmental deterioration, the measurement, development and precedents of environmental concern, the determinants of pro-environmental behavior, and the acceptance of environmental policies. Key topics include the development of global CO2 emissions, prices, income and energy demand, climate change knowledge, meta-knowledge and beliefs, the collective risk social dilemma and support for city road tolls. Scholars and students in the environmental social sciences will find this innovative Research Handbook invaluable. Critical case studies also provide important insights and recommendations for environmental decision makers.

Advanced Introduction to Family Policy (Hardcover): Chiara Saraceno Advanced Introduction to Family Policy (Hardcover)
Chiara Saraceno
R2,688 Discovery Miles 26 880 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. Written by eminent scholar Chiara Saraceno, this Advanced Introduction offers a synthetic overview of the core theoretical and policy issues involved in family policy, currently the most dynamic sector of social policies in both developed and developing countries. It discusses the three primary areas of family policy in contemporary society: financial support for the cost of children, short and long term care for children and dependent people, and work-family conciliation. Key features include: An engaging and accessible style exploration of the roles of civil law and feminist studies a comparative, global perspective including analysis of the Global South presentation of the core conceptual and methodological debates in the field. Providing a compact and concise introduction to the rich scholarship of the field, the Advanced Introduction to Family Policy will be a key resource for students and scholars of family policy, social policy and sociological theory.

The Power of Presence - Unlock Your Potential to Influence and Engage Others (Paperback, Special Ed.): Kristi Hedges The Power of Presence - Unlock Your Potential to Influence and Engage Others (Paperback, Special Ed.)
Kristi Hedges
R520 R431 Discovery Miles 4 310 Save R89 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

When some people speak, everyone listens. When they need commitment to projects, others jump on board. They just seem to have that indescribable "presence"--a subtle magnetic field around them wherever they go that signals authority and authenticity and attracts disciples with ease. Wouldn't it be incredible if doors opened as effortlessly for you? How amazing would it be if you could command the room like they do? You don't have to wonder; you can make it happen!Everyone, regardless of position or personality, can strengthen their presence. The Power of Presence shows how. The key is to cultivate the communication aptitude, mental attitude, and unique leadership style needed to connect with and motivate others. Filled with strategies, exercises, and personal stories from years spent coaching leaders, communications expert Kristi Hedges explains how to:* Build relationships based on trust* Rid yourself of limiting behaviors* Embody the values you are trying to convey* Explore how others see you and correct misperceptions* Communicate in way that inspire* And moreEveryone recognizes a commanding presence when they see it, and soon they'll see it in you!

City on the Edge - Hard Choices in the American Rust Belt (Paperback): Michael Streissguth City on the Edge - Hard Choices in the American Rust Belt (Paperback)
Michael Streissguth
R621 R506 Discovery Miles 5 060 Save R115 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Routledge Library Editions: Police and Policing - 25 Volume Set (Hardcover): Various Routledge Library Editions: Police and Policing - 25 Volume Set (Hardcover)
Various
R59,612 Discovery Miles 596 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This 25-volume set has titles originally published between 1951 and 1995. It explores several different aspects of the police and their approaches to policing over the years. Many of the titles are from the 1980s, where the police were beginning to come under increasing scrutiny and their relationship with the public was under pressure. Topics include: accountability, community policing, police work, policy, training, along with international comparisons. Ongoing debates of police accountability and police race relations today mean this collection is a timely resource for those interested in criminology, particularly the recent history of the police and their role in society.

Routledge Library Editions: Inequality (Hardcover): Various Authors Routledge Library Editions: Inequality (Hardcover)
Various Authors
R25,379 Discovery Miles 253 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The volumes in this set, originally published between 1933 and 1988, come from sociology, politics, philosophy, economics, health and education. They: Explore a particular level at which the concept of equality must be applied if educational equality is to be realised. Present a philosophical analysis of the principle of equality. Provide a detailed examination of the correlation between health and wealth, or ill-health and deprivation in Britain. Include an important contribution to the study of social mobility in Australia. Evaluate the effects of converting rental housing into owner occupancy in the USA, the UK and Germany. Presents a detailed empirical analysis of the key dimensions of inequality and poverty in Wales.

A Research Agenda for Animal Geographies (Hardcover): Alice Hovorka, Sandra McCubbin, Lauren Van Patter A Research Agenda for Animal Geographies (Hardcover)
Alice Hovorka, Sandra McCubbin, Lauren Van Patter
R2,846 Discovery Miles 28 460 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary. Exploring the innovative and thriving field of animal geographies, this Research Agenda analyses how humans think about, place, and engage with animals. Chapters explore how animals shape human identities and social dynamics, as well as how broader processes influence the circumstances and experiences of animals. This Research Agenda presents recent forays into theories of power, methodological innovations unearthing animal lifeworlds, and commitments to praxis. It demonstrates opportunities for animal geographies to engage creatively with diverse movements, including industrial farm workers' rights, intersectional feminism, the environmental movement, racial equality, and decolonization. Critical and timely, contributions from top and emerging scholars suggest that it is time to bring the animals outwards into broader geographical dialogue to address pressing contemporary issues such as climate change. An important read for animal and human geographers, this will be a foundational text for emerging scholars interested in critical perspectives on human-environment relations and societal dynamics. Its grounding in historical evaluation, discussion of scholarly innovation in the field and the opportunities to reflect on the topic in a time of socio-ecological crisis will also be helpful for more established scholars.

Advanced Introduction to the Sociology of Sport (Hardcover): Eric Anderson, Rory Magrath Advanced Introduction to the Sociology of Sport (Hardcover)
Eric Anderson, Rory Magrath
R2,691 Discovery Miles 26 910 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. This Advanced Introduction to the Sociology of Sport highlights the relationship between sport and violence, brain injury, social class, sexual minorities, gender, and race. Eric Anderson and Rory Magrath expertly draw on a range of scholarly evidence to outline how these issues intersect with contemporary sports culture. Key features include: close examination of the most salient issues confronting sport scholars and policy makers a focus on how sport contributes to the process of 'othering' a range of recommendations for future improvements to the culture of sport for the 21st Century. This book provides essential reading for scholars and students in sports science, sociology and public policy.

Anna - The Biography (Paperback, Main): Amy Odell Anna - The Biography (Paperback, Main)
Amy Odell
R325 R260 Discovery Miles 2 600 Save R65 (20%) Ships in 9 - 14 working days

'Fascinating' Sunday Times 'Deeply sourced and rich with anecdotes' The Times 'Like a nonfiction version of The Devil Wears Prada' Elizabeth Day 'Odell's extensive reporting dredges up a wealth of delightful details' New York Times This definitive biography of Anna Wintour chronicles the steep climb of an ambitious young woman who would, with singular and legendary focus, become the most powerful woman in media. As a child, Anna Wintour was a tomboy with no apparent interest in clothing but, seduced by the miniskirts and bob haircuts of swinging 1960s London, she grew into a fashion-obsessed teenager. Her father, the influential editor of the Evening Standard, loomed large in her life, and once he decided she should become editor in chief of Vogue, she never looked back. Impatient to start her career, she left high school and got a job at a fashionable boutique in London - an experience that would be the first of many defeats. Undeterred, she found work in the competitive world of magazines, eventually moving to New York. Before long, Anna's journey to Vogue became a battle to ascend, no matter who or what stood in her way. Once she was crowned editor in chief - in one of the stormiest transitions in fashion magazine history - she continued the fight to retain her enviable position, ultimately rising to dominate all of Conde Nast. Based on extensive interviews with Anna Wintour's closest friends and collaborators, including some of the biggest names in fashion, journalist Amy Odell has crafted the most revealing portrait of Wintour ever published. Weaving Anna's personal story into a larger narrative about the hierarchical dynamics of the fashion industry and the complex world of Conde Nast, Anna charts the relentless ambition of the woman who would become an icon.

Special Events - The Brave New World for Bolder and Better Live Events (Paperback, 8th Revised edition): Joe Goldblatt,... Special Events - The Brave New World for Bolder and Better Live Events (Paperback, 8th Revised edition)
Joe Goldblatt, Seungwon Lee
R2,932 Discovery Miles 29 320 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Recent years have seen dramatic changes to the events industry. The influence of social media and global communications technology, increased focus on environmental sustainably and social responsibility, and changes to the economic and cultural landscape have driven rapid expansion and increased competition. Special Events: Creating and Sustaining a New World for Celebration has been the event planner's essential guide for three decades, providing comprehensive coverage of the theory, concepts and practice of event management. The new Eighth Edition continues to be the definitive guide for creating, organizing, promoting, and managing special events of all kinds. Authors, Seungwon "Shawn" Lee and Joe Goldblatt, internationally-recognized leaders and educators in the industry, guide readers through all the aspects of professional event planning with their broad understanding of diverse cultures and business sectors. This definitive resource enables current and future event leaders to stretch the boundaries of the profession and meaningfully impact individuals, organizations, and cultures around the globe. Global case studies of high-profile events, such as the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games and Norway's Constitution Day annual event, complement discussions of contemporary issues surrounding safety, security, and risk management. Each chapter includes "Ecologic," "Techview," and/or "Secureview," mini-case studies, a glossary of terms, plentiful charts, graphs, and illustrations, and links to additional online resources.

Striking Women - Struggles & Strategies of South Asian Women Workers from Grunwick to Gate Gourmet (Hardcover): Anitha Sundari,... Striking Women - Struggles & Strategies of South Asian Women Workers from Grunwick to Gate Gourmet (Hardcover)
Anitha Sundari, Ruth Pearson
R905 Discovery Miles 9 050 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Who were the women who fought back at Grunwick and Gate Gourmet? Striking Women gives a voice to the women involved as they discuss their lives, their work and their trade unions. Striking Women is centred on two industrial disputes, the famous Grunwick strike (1976-78) and the Gate Gourmet dispute that erupted in 2005. Focusing on these two events, the book explores the nature of South Asian women's contribution to the struggles for workers' rights in the UK labour market. The authors examine histories of migration and settlement of two different groups of women of South Asian origin, and how this history, their gendered, classed and racialised inclusion in the labour market, the context of industrial relations in the UK in the two periods and the nature of the trade union movement shaped the trajectories and the outcomes of the two disputes. This is the first account based on the voices of the women involved. Drawing on life/work history interviews with thirty-two women who participated in the two disputes, as well as interviews with trade union officials, archival material and employment tribunal proceedings, the authors explore the motivations, experiences and implications of these events for their political and social identities.

Historic Haunts of Long Island - Ghosts and Legends from the Gold Coast to Montauk Point (Paperback): Kerriann Flanagan Brosky Historic Haunts of Long Island - Ghosts and Legends from the Gold Coast to Montauk Point (Paperback)
Kerriann Flanagan Brosky; Foreword by Joe Giaquinto
R674 R564 Discovery Miles 5 640 Save R110 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Research Handbook on the Sociology of the Family (Hardcover): Norbert F. Schneider, Michaela Kreyenfeld Research Handbook on the Sociology of the Family (Hardcover)
Norbert F. Schneider, Michaela Kreyenfeld
R6,366 Discovery Miles 63 660 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Exploring how family life has radically changed in recent decades, this comprehensive Research Handbook tracks the latest developments and trends in scholarly work on the family. With a particular focus on the European context, it addresses current debates and offers insights into key topics including: the division of housework, family forms and living arrangements, intergenerational relationships, partner choice, divorce and fertility behaviour. Bringing together contributions from leading family sociologists, the Research Handbook examines important questions: have family patterns across different countries become more similar, or have differences between countries and social groups increased over time? How diverse are family forms across different countries? How do conventional theories explain these patterns? And what are the major innovations in theorising and describing family behaviour? In order to resolve these key points, the chapters provide an overview of past and present developments in scholarly work on European families. They also present concise overviews of theories, methods, critical debates, empirical findings and pathways for future research. Its analysis of important areas of research in the field will make this Research Handbook a valuable resource for scholars and students of sociology, demography, and family and gender policy. It will also be beneficial for policy experts in these fields.

Good Intentions-Bad Consequences - Voters' Information Problems (Paperback): Phillip Nelson Good Intentions-Bad Consequences - Voters' Information Problems (Paperback)
Phillip Nelson
R169 R150 Discovery Miles 1 500 Save R19 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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