James Orr 
Libyan Lust [EPUB ebook] 

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Reluctant Capitalists examines Russia”s plodding, sometimes painful, journey toward a free-market. Through case studies, interviews and first-hand observation, Randall tells us of Russia”s economic …

This is Volume XII of eighteen in a series on the Sociology of Work and Organisation. First published in 1964, this study looks at one important aspect of professionalism, the way to professional sta …

The sociology of education is concerned not just with the abstract theory but with the day-to-day experiences of pupils and teachers. In this up-to-date account of the main developments in the subjec …

The digital media environment is characterized by an abundance and diversity of content, a multiplicity of platforms, new modes of content production, distribution and access, and changed patterns of …

Why are so many in the helping professions perceived as lacking idealism or commitment? Beyond Burnout , based on a unique, in-depth, longitudinal study, explores the source of this problem. Professi …

An edited collection which examines the theoretical issues surrounding power, and particularly empowerment, which uses ethnographic analysis as its basis. It takes material from the Middle East, Cana …

‘…provides good coverage of the empirical literature.’ — Journal of Communication ‘…well written and presents a wide diversity of approaches to pornography.’ — CHOICE …

Almost everyone tells and appreciates jokes. Yet the nature of jokes has proved elusive. When asked what they really mean, people tend to laugh off the question, dismissing jokes as meaningless or to …

Jane Addams is well known for her leadership in urban reform, social settlements, pacifism, social work, and women”s suffrage.The men of the Chicago School are well known for their leadership in fou …