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Religion and the Social Order (Hardcover): David G. Bromley Religion and the Social Order (Hardcover)
David G. Bromley; Volume editing by Dan A. Chekki
R3,369 Discovery Miles 33 690 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Religion and the Social Order

Autoethnography as a Lighthouse - Illuminating Race, Research, and the Politics of Schooling (Hardcover): Stephen D. Hancock,... Autoethnography as a Lighthouse - Illuminating Race, Research, and the Politics of Schooling (Hardcover)
Stephen D. Hancock, Ayana Allen, Chance W. Lewis
R2,763 Discovery Miles 27 630 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The purposes of this book are rooted in the move from invisibility to visibility and silence to voice. This work uses auto ethnography as an enterprise to break down traditional barriers that support the invisibility of diverse epistemologies (Altheide & Johnson,2011). The reality of invisibility and silence has plagued scholars of colour in their attempt to make known the cultural significance found in the planning and execution of research. As a result, this book purposes to support the visibility and voice of scholars of colour who conduct auto ethnographic research from a racial, gendered, and critical theoretical framework. This work further supports the research community as it examines and re-examines culturally indigenous epistemologies as a viable vehicle for rigorous and authentic inquiry (Dillard, 2000). The significance of this book can be grafted from its attention to new ways of thinking about doing research. While much of the previous scholarship on auto ethnography highlights the importance of personal narrative and voice, this book includes the latter but also examines the concept of race and culture as undisputable factors in the doing of research. Burdell & Swadener (1999) contends that auto ethnography should interrogate the subjective nature and question master narratives and empirical assumptions. Spry (2011) emphasizes auto ethnography as a moral discourse that foster intimate experiences grounded in historical processes. Authoethnographic research then, has the potential to provide a lens by which researchers can delve into research with a greater sense of personal experiences and critical understanding of the inquiry context.

Sociology of Oliver C. Cox - New Perspectives (Hardcover): Herbert Hunter Sociology of Oliver C. Cox - New Perspectives (Hardcover)
Herbert Hunter
R4,298 Discovery Miles 42 980 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This work presents original and critical papers on the life and sociological contributions of Oliver C. Cox. The unique features of this volume include an analysis of Cox's enigmatic career as a sociologist, his links with Marx, Weber and Mills, his contributions to world system theory, and his legacy with and exclusion from the Chicago School.

The Systems Thinker - Essential Thinking Skills For Solving Problems, Managing Chaos, and Creating Lasting Solutions in a... The Systems Thinker - Essential Thinking Skills For Solving Problems, Managing Chaos, and Creating Lasting Solutions in a Complex World (Hardcover)
Albert Rutherford
R774 Discovery Miles 7 740 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Varieties of Community Sociology (Hardcover): Dan A. Chekki Varieties of Community Sociology (Hardcover)
Dan A. Chekki
R3,759 Discovery Miles 37 590 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Research in Community Sociology

Reinventing the Methodology of Studying Contemporary China - Re-testing the One-dot Theory (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Peter... Reinventing the Methodology of Studying Contemporary China - Re-testing the One-dot Theory (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Peter Kien-Hong Yu
R3,481 Discovery Miles 34 810 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book illustrates how the one-dot theory, which is a dialectical study, is well suited to describing, explaining and inferring contemporary China's past, present and future. It argues that since October 1949, the field of contemporary China studies has been dominated by modified and abandoned non-dialectical theories and models. It also challenges selected non-dialectical theories and models which were first generated in the West, such as the game theory and rational (choice) theory. With its emphasis on methodology, the book offers a valuable resource for academics, researchers and practitioners alike with an interest in logically, systematically and coherently unraveling Taiwan's and mainland China's contemporary politics and international relations.

Demography for Planning and Policy: Australian Case Studies (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Tom Wilson, Elin Charles-Edwards, Martin... Demography for Planning and Policy: Australian Case Studies (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Tom Wilson, Elin Charles-Edwards, Martin Bell
R2,663 R1,987 Discovery Miles 19 870 Save R676 (25%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This edited collection shows how demographic analysis plays a pivotal role in planning, policy and funding decisions in Australia. Drawing on the latest demographic data and methods, these case studies in applied demography demonstrate that population dynamics underpin the full spectrum of contemporary social, economic and political issues. The contributors harness a range of demographic statistics and develop innovative techniques demonstrating how population dynamics influence issues such as electoral representation, the distribution of government funding, metropolitan and local planning, the provision of aged housing, rural depopulation, coastal growth, ethnic diversity and the well-being of Australia's Indigenous community. Moving beyond simple statistics, the case studies show that demographic methods and models offer crucial insights into contemporary problems and provide essential perspectives to aid efficiency, equity in public policy and private sector planning. Together the volume represents essential reading for students across the social sciences as for policy makers in government and private industry.

China Rural Statistics 1988 (Hardcover): State Statistical Bureau of the People's Republic of China China Rural Statistics 1988 (Hardcover)
State Statistical Bureau of the People's Republic of China
R2,316 Discovery Miles 23 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The latest edition in the "China Statistics Series," China Rural Statistics 1988 offers essential basic information on China's rural economic and social development and the outcome of rural reform. There are eleven sections: Rural Basic Statistics; Total Output Value of Rural Society; Output of Major Farm Crops, Livestock, and Township and Village Enterprises' Industrial Products; Rural Commerce; Rural Economic Efficiency; Rural Financial Statistics; Income and Living Expenditure of Rural Households; Rural Production Conditions; Rural Culture, Education, Health Care, and Social Welfare; The Ranking of Regions by Selected Indicators; and Selected Indicators at County Level. Compared with the China Rural Statistics for the previous years (Chinese edition), the data in this volume has increased substantially, and the presentation has been improved. The regional and county level data in the last two sections are provided for the first time.

"China Rural Statistics 1988" is a revised and improved English language edition of the official "China Statistical Abstract "compiled by the State Statistical Bureau of the People's Republic of China (SSB). The Enlish Language Editorial Board was responsible for the translation and annotation of this volume. The English Language Editorial Board is composed of representatives of the China Statistical Information and Consultancy Service Center, an affiliate of the SSB, and the China Statistics Archives, a research center at the University of Illinois at Chicago. This is the fourth volume in a series of statistical annuals. The volumes so far published are "China Statistics Abstract 1988," China Social Statistics 1988, and China Trade and Prices Statistics 1988. Other volumes will include the "China Urban Yearbook 1988," and "China Industrial Yearbook 1988."

New York State in the 21st Century (Hardcover, New): Tim B. Heaton, Thomas A. Hirschl New York State in the 21st Century (Hardcover, New)
Tim B. Heaton, Thomas A. Hirschl
R2,785 Discovery Miles 27 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Technological innovation, the globalization of exchange, greater marital instability, and new environmental and health challenges are reshaping the world in which we live. This edited volume analyzes current and projected future socioeconomic trends in the context of New York State, a state that has historically played an important role in public policy innovation. The contributors identify major trends, compare New York State to the United States as a whole, and indicate the need for new social policy at the local, state, and federal levels. Among the issues discussed are the distribution of income, trends in land use, recent immigrants, and family living arrangements.

Nonparametric Statistics for Applied Research (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Jared A. Linebach, Brian P. Tesch, Lea M. Kovacsiss Nonparametric Statistics for Applied Research (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Jared A. Linebach, Brian P. Tesch, Lea M. Kovacsiss
R1,598 Discovery Miles 15 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Non-parametric methods are widely used for studying populations that take on a ranked order (such as movie reviews receiving one to four stars). The use of non-parametric methods may be necessary when data have a ranking but no clear numerical interpretation, such as when assessing preferences. In terms of levels of measurement, non-parametric methods result in "ordinal" data. As non-parametric methods make fewer assumptions, their applicability is much wider than the corresponding parametric methods. In particular, they may be applied in situations where less is known about the application in question. Also, due to the reliance on fewer assumptions, non-parametric methods are more robust. Non-parametric methods have many popular applications, and are widely used in research in the fields of the behavioral sciences and biomedicine. This is a textbook on non-parametric statistics for applied research. The authors propose to use a realistic yet mostly fictional situation and series of dialogues to illustrate in detail the statistical processes required to complete data analysis. This book draws on a readers existing elementary knowledge of statistical analyses to broaden his/her research capabilities. The material within the book is covered in such a way that someone with a very limited knowledge of statistics would be able to read and understand the concepts detailed in the text. The "real world" scenario to be presented involves a multidisciplinary team of behavioral, medical, crime analysis, and policy analysis professionals work together to answer specific empirical questions regarding real-world applied problems. The reader is introduced to the team and the data set, and through the course of the text follows the team as they progress through the decision making process of narrowing the data and the research questions to answer the applied problem. In this way, abstract statistical concepts are translated into concrete and specific language. This text uses one data set from which all examples are taken. This is radically different from other statistics books which provide a varied array of examples and data sets. Using only one data set facilitates reader-directed teaching and learning by providing multiple research questions which are integrated rather than using disparate examples and completely unrelated research questions and data.

Boys, Young Men and Violence - Masculinities, Education and Practice (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2015): Ken Harland, Sam McCready Boys, Young Men and Violence - Masculinities, Education and Practice (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2015)
Ken Harland, Sam McCready
R2,610 R1,934 Discovery Miles 19 340 Save R676 (26%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book draws upon data collected over an 18 year period with over 1000 boys and young men across Northern Ireland. Providing critical reflections on violence, masculinity and education, it uses the voices and experiences of young men to inform and influence research, practice and policy.

Mapping the Sociology of Health and Medicine - America, Britain and Australia Compared (Hardcover, New): F. Collyer Mapping the Sociology of Health and Medicine - America, Britain and Australia Compared (Hardcover, New)
F. Collyer
R1,540 Discovery Miles 15 400 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book studies the sociology of health and medicine across three different countries, the USA, UK and Australia, examining the nature of disciplines and their specialties and posing sociological questions about the formation of intellectual fields and their social relations.

Research Misconduct - Issues, Implications, and Stratagies (Hardcover): Ellen Altman, Peter Hernon Research Misconduct - Issues, Implications, and Stratagies (Hardcover)
Ellen Altman, Peter Hernon
R3,240 Discovery Miles 32 400 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Research-Based Teacher Evaluation - A Special Issue of the Journal of Personnel Evaluation in Education (Hardcover, Reprinted... Research-Based Teacher Evaluation - A Special Issue of the Journal of Personnel Evaluation in Education (Hardcover, Reprinted from `JOURNAL OF PERSONNEL EVALUATION IN EDUCATION', 4:1, 1991)
Richard L. Schwab
R2,941 Discovery Miles 29 410 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
American Community Issues and Patterns of Development (Hardcover): Dan A. Chekki American Community Issues and Patterns of Development (Hardcover)
Dan A. Chekki
R3,374 Discovery Miles 33 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This analysis of community sociology examines African community issues and patterns of development. Topics covered include: community problems and collective action; community economic development; small communities in transition; ghetto formation and community dynamics; and, heritage and symbolism.

Synthesis of Traditional and Modern in the Evolution of Third World Societies (Hardcover, New): Nodari Simonia Synthesis of Traditional and Modern in the Evolution of Third World Societies (Hardcover, New)
Nodari Simonia
R2,216 Discovery Miles 22 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In Soviet literature, this theoretical study of the evolution of Third World countries represents one of the first efforts to deviate from dogmatic Stalinist methodology in analyzing Eastern and Western societies. Nodari Simonia compares two Western models of capitalist development and describes a third model in the developing countries when analyzing the processes of socio-economic and state-political development of countries in Asia and North Africa. Simonia also provides case studies of the third model--of parliamentary authoritarianism in India and Malaysia; of controlled democracy in Indonesia, Pakistan, and Egypt; and absolutist regimes in Saudi Arabia and Iran under the Shah. This unusual synthesis by a senior Soviet scholar should provoke considerable interest among academics and professionals engaged in Soviet, political theory, and social and economic development studies. This initial study in Greenwood's new Series on Soviet and American Studies on the Third World first defines the major characteristics of countries in Western Europe where the birth of capitalism was a spontaneous process, and then points to other countries where capitalism arrived later and transitional and catch up processes were needed. The first part of the book gives a historical explanation for much of what is happening in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe today. The second part discusses the emergence and development of capitalism in Eastern or Oriental countries and how capitalism was introduced and developed under external military-political pressures. Simonia also shows how colonialism was an objectively inevitable process. The author counters traditional Soviet views and also argues against some Western and Oriental scholars on questions concerning the synthesis of traditional and modern characteristics in Asia and North Africa. The third part of the book examines different versions of synthesis in these states. A short bibliography and index complete the book.

Recent Developments in Spatial Analysis - Spatial Statistics, Behavioural Modelling, and Computational Intelligence (Hardcover,... Recent Developments in Spatial Analysis - Spatial Statistics, Behavioural Modelling, and Computational Intelligence (Hardcover, 1997 ed.)
Manfred M. Fischer, Arthur Getis
R4,609 Discovery Miles 46 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In recent years, spatial analysis has become an increasingly active field, as evidenced by the establishment of educational and research programs at many universities. Its popularity is due mainly to new technologies and the development of spatial data infrastructures. This book illustrates some recent developments in spatial analysis, behavioural modelling, and computational intelligence. World renown spatial analysts explain and demonstrate their new and insightful models and methods. The applications are in areas of societal interest such as the spread of infectious diseases, migration behaviour, and retail and agricultural location strategies. In addition, there is emphasis on the uses of new technologoies for the analysis of spatial data through the application of neural network concepts.

The Explanatory Power of Models - Bridging the Gap between Empirical and Theoretical Research in the Social Sciences... The Explanatory Power of Models - Bridging the Gap between Empirical and Theoretical Research in the Social Sciences (Hardcover, 2002 ed.)
Robert Franck
R4,532 Discovery Miles 45 320 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book progressively works out a method of constructing models which can bridge the gap between empirical and theoretical research in the social sciences. It aims to improve the explanatory power of models. The issue is quite novel, and has benefited from a thorough examination of statistical and mathematical models, conceptual models, diagrams and maps, machines, computer simulations, and artificial neural networks.

Phases of Terrorism in the Age of Globalization - From Christopher Columbus to Osama bin Laden (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Asafa... Phases of Terrorism in the Age of Globalization - From Christopher Columbus to Osama bin Laden (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Asafa Jalata
R2,051 Discovery Miles 20 510 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Phases of Terrorism in the Age of Globalization considers terrorism as an aspect of the capitalist world system for almost five centuries. Jalata's research reveals that terrorism can emerge from above as state terrorism and below as subversive organizations or groups.

Higher Education: Handbook of Theory and Research - Volume VI (Hardcover, 1990 ed.): J.C. Smart Higher Education: Handbook of Theory and Research - Volume VI (Hardcover, 1990 ed.)
J.C. Smart
R5,891 Discovery Miles 58 910 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Handbook series provides a compendium of thorough and integrative literature reviews on a diverse array of topics of interest to the higher education scholarly and policy communities. Each chapter provides a comprehensive review of research findings on a selected topic, critiques the research literature in terms of its conceptual and methodological rigor, and sets forth an agenda for future research intended to advance knowledge on the chosen topic.

Italian Studies on Quality of Life (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Adele Bianco, Paola Conigliaro, Michela Gnaldi Italian Studies on Quality of Life (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Adele Bianco, Paola Conigliaro, Michela Gnaldi
R2,938 Discovery Miles 29 380 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume provides an overview of the ways the Italian school of quality of life studies addresses well-being and quality of life, from both a substantive and a methodological point of view. It discusses various topics such as those of equitable and sustainable wellbeing, lifestyles, the organization of economy and welfare, as well as aspects related to the measurement of quality of life in small towns, institutional transparency and corruption prevention indicators. Chapters presented in this volume are drawn from papers presented at the conferences of the Italian Association for Quality of Life Studies (AIQUAV) held in Florence, Italy, in 2015 and 2016. The volume is organised into three parts. The first part is devoted to methods and indicators for research on quality of life, the second part to social sustainability, lifestyles, cultural aspects and local applications, and the third to economy, welfare and quality of life. The volume hosts contributions that are interdisciplinary in scope and mirror the complexity of the globalized world.

Consumer Perception of Product Risks and Benefits (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Gerard Emilien, Rolf Weitkunat, Frank Ludicke Consumer Perception of Product Risks and Benefits (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Gerard Emilien, Rolf Weitkunat, Frank Ludicke
R6,495 Discovery Miles 64 950 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book reflects the current thinking and research on how consumers' perception of product risks and benefits affects their behavior. It provides the scientific, regulatory and industrial research community with a conceptual and methodological reference point for studies on consumer behavior and marketing. The contributions address various aspects of consumer psychology and behavior, risk perception and communication, marketing research strategies, as well as consumer product regulation. The book is divided into 4 parts: Product risks; Perception of product risks and benefits; Consumer behavior; Regulation and responsibility.

Longitudinal Categorical Data Analysis (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Brajendra C. Sutradhar Longitudinal Categorical Data Analysis (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Brajendra C. Sutradhar
R4,401 Discovery Miles 44 010 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This is the first book in longitudinal categorical data analysis with parametric correlation models developed based on dynamic relationships among repeated categorical responses. This book is a natural generalization of the longitudinal binary data analysis to the multinomial data setup with more than two categories. Thus, unlike the existing books on cross-sectional categorical data analysis using log linear models, this book uses multinomial probability models both in cross-sectional and longitudinal setups. A theoretical foundation is provided for the analysis of univariate multinomial responses, by developing models systematically for the cases with no covariates as well as categorical covariates, both in cross-sectional and longitudinal setups. In the longitudinal setup, both stationary and non-stationary covariates are considered. These models have also been extended to the bivariate multinomial setup along with suitable covariates. For the inferences, the book uses the generalized quasi-likelihood as well as the exact likelihood approaches.The book is technically rigorous, and, it also presents illustrations of the statistical analysis of various real life data involving univariate multinomial responses both in cross-sectional and longitudinal setups. This book is written mainly for the graduate students and researchers in statistics and social sciences, among other applied statistics research areas. However, the rest of the book, specifically the chapters from 1 to 3, may also be used for a senior undergraduate course in statistics.

Gerontology and Geriatrics Libraries and Collections in the United States and Canada - A History, Description, and Directory... Gerontology and Geriatrics Libraries and Collections in the United States and Canada - A History, Description, and Directory (Hardcover, New)
Joyce Post
R2,178 Discovery Miles 21 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

As the population continues to age, gerontological research will become increasingly important and library holdings in gerontology and geriatrics will be in great demand. This valuable reference discusses the history of gerontology and geriatrics libraries in the United States and Canada and profiles their holdings. The study is based on a questionnaire distributed to public and private gerontology and geriatrics libraries. Data from the questionnaire are presented in brief but informative profiles. Each profile lists the type of library, its chief administrator, the date of its founding, the hours during which it is open, and its holdings, services, and facilities. The result is an illuminating overview of information centers available for the study of geriatrics and gerontology.

Joyce A. Post begins with an extensive discussion that traces the history of library collections in gerontology and geriatrics, including the impact and importance of federal assistance and the creation of geriatric education centers. The next section discusses the author's research methodology and offers an analytical summary of her findings. The directory that follows is arranged alphabetically by state and then by towns within each state. The appendixes present the questionnaire used to obtain the data and a listing of the library holdings of 18 major gerontology and geriatrics periodicals. The useful and varied indexes make this work an indispensable and easy to use reference for gerontologists, librarians, and all those interested in research on the elderly.

Qualitative Organizational Research - Best Papers from the Davis Conference on Qualitative Research (Hardcover, New): Kimberly... Qualitative Organizational Research - Best Papers from the Davis Conference on Qualitative Research (Hardcover, New)
Kimberly D. Elsbach
R3,043 Discovery Miles 30 430 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Over the past five years the Davis Conference on Qualitative Research has welcomed research projects by the very best qualitative, organizational researchers in the world. This conference has helped authors develop and hone theoretical ideas in an environment friendly to qualitative methods, and more importantly, has begun to build a community of qualitative researchers that work on organizational and management issues. The authors winning the ""Best Presentation Awards"" at the Davis Conference over the past five years have contributed chapters to this volume. The ideas in these chapters were ""born"" before the conference, but were nurtured through dialogue at the conference, and subsequently matured through later interactions among the community of qualitative scholars associated with the conference. As such, this volume represents the fruits of our collective labor as a qualitative research community. This collective and iterative process is a hallmark of qualitative methods, and often leads to a counter-intuitive, ""ah-hah"" experience for the researcher. This volume showcases some of the very best of those ah-hah experiences from the organizational, qualitative research community.

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