"Readings in Contemporary Political Sociology" collects the best published writings of prominent sociologists and political theorists currently working in the field. The essays chart new territory in the field of political sociology, going beyond the traditional focus on the relationship between state and society.

The first section consists of articles addressing the concerns of the "postmodern turn" in sociology and its implications for the study of politics. Subsequent sections deal with substantive topics in the field, linking influential pieces on globalization, social movements, citizenship, and democracy.

For students of political sociology and political theory, this collection is a milestone, representing the field's most noteworthy research and publications of recent years. It may be used independently or in conjunction with Kate Nash's introductory book "Contemporary Political Sociology: Globalization, Politics, and Power."

The author argues that rather than seeing liberalism as exclusionary of women's specificity, as many contemporary feminists do, we should look at variations in liberalism, and in particular at its democratisation in the nineteenth century, and at how feminists have used liberalism as a resource. Liberalism is analysed using a post-structuralist theory of hegemony: texts of liberal political philosophy are deconstructed to show how the term 'women' is used as an 'undecidable' in the Derridean sense to produce the opposition between feminine private and masculine public spheres; these texts are then linked to liberal-democratic social and political practices, including feminism as a social movement.

Providing a unique collection of perspectives on the persistence of documentary as a vital and dynamic media form within a digital world, New Documentary Ecologies traces this form through new opportunities of creating media, new platforms of distribution and new ways for audiences to engage with the real.

This fully revised and updated introduction to political sociology incorporates the burgeoning literature on globalization and shows how contemporary politics is linked to cultural issues, social structure and democratizing social action.

New material on global governance, human rights, global social movements, global mediaNew discussion of democracy and democratizationClearly lays out what is at stake in deciding between alternatives of cosmopolitanism, imperialism and nationalismIncludes additional discussion of the importance of studying culture to political sociology

Providing a unique collection of perspectives on the persistence of documentary as a vital and dynamic media form within a digital world, New Documentary Ecologies traces this form through new opportunities of creating media, new platforms of distribution and new ways for audiences to engage with the real.

This concise, elementary treatment illustrates the ways in which an atomic-molecular perspective yields new insights into macroscopic thermodynamics. Starting with an analysis of some very simple microcanonical ensembles, it proceeds to the Boltzmann distribution law and a systematic exploration of the proper formulation, evaluation, and application of partition functions. 1974 edition.

This fully revised and updated introduction to political sociology incorporates the burgeoning literature on globalization and shows how contemporary politics is linked to cultural issues, social structure and democratizing social action. * New material on global governance, human rights, global social movements, global media* New discussion of democracy and democratization* Clearly lays out what is at stake in deciding between alternatives of cosmopolitanism, imperialism and nationalism* Includes additional discussion of the importance of studying culture to political sociology

In these lively reminiscences, Brian Nash, blind from birth, recalls numerous youthful outdoor adventures in the Midwest. Various family members and friends play prominent roles. The eloquent foreword describes his determination to build a satisfying life in spite of his lifelong disability. The book is dedicated to his late sister, Janice Susan Nash Robertson (cover photo).

In his first nonfiction book, children's author Brian K. Nash recounts his experiences speaking to schoolchildren in the 1980s about his lifelong blindness, to which he has adapted with determination, optimism, and humor. Join him as he tells about barbecuing, bicycling, bowling, scuba diving, jumping from high places, Louis Braille, guide dogs, and much more. Photo: Brian and Arrow in 1983.

This sweet story is about friendship, competition, difficulty, compassion, and helping others. The animal characters have real personalities, and the charming illustrations perfectly capture their varied emotions: joy, excitement, worry, and eventual relief when Toby the Turtle is rescued from his predicament. You'll smile, too, when you see Toby and Bertram back home again, safe and sound, eager to enjoy many more days together on the farm.

Saving for retirement? Need more deductions? Ready to start your side business? No worries - For The Love Of Money has your back Learn these all-important financial lessons while grooving to the popular songs that inspire the focus of each informative chapter. For The Love Of Money gives you the 411 to taking control of your taxes and building your net worth. Get the lowdown on: the nuts and bolts of Form 1040; organizing and operating your side business, capital gains strategies to help you build wealth, making the most of your itemized deductions, alternative minimum taxes that can creep up, saving for education and retirement, relaxation techniques for an IRS audit, and the all-star frequently asked tax questions. Author, Shannon King Nash, Esq, CPA, brings close to fifteen years of experience in teaching these lessons in an entertaining and light-hearted manner. Nash calls her style 'business explained through music'. Each chapter gives you 'more bounce to the ounce' and is jam-packed with musical examples to help keep you 'hanging' on. landlords, newlyweds, freelancers, homeowners, self-employed, doctors, lawyers, stylists, charities, blessed folks, entertainers, new money and much, much, more.

The use of purely thermal data in calculating the position of equilibrium in a chemical reaction is the focus of this text, which highlights the physical content of thermodynamics, as distinct from purely mathematical aspects. Numerous problems and fully worked illustrative examples. 1970 edition.

"The Blackwell Companion to Political Sociology "brings together original essays covering the broad interdisciplinary field of political sociology. Each contributor uses concepts, theories, and case studies to investigate their topic and provide a complete overview of the scholarship.

Contains 38 original essays by leading authorities creating the most comprehensive overview available in the field of political sociology

Covers traditional questions as well as emerging topics including recent debates on gender, citizenship, and political identity

Includes detailed editorial introduction, abstracts, further reading lists, and a consolidated bibliography.

The volume presents an excellent guide for students as well as researchers seeking a complete reference to the field and a guide to future concerns.