Sociologie

In ‘Some Phases of Sexual Morality and Church Discipline in Colonial New England, ‘ Charles Francis Adams delves into the intricate interplay between sexuality and the Puritanical ethos governing col …

A FINANCIAL TIMES AND THE SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Important' Financial Times 'Serious and thought-provoking' The Critic 'Brave' Richard Reeves Family life has change …

The story of our ‘world’ as we know it can be rightly illustrated when different parts of the human body (representing diversity in our world) went into war over supremacy, everlasting life and glory …

In ‘The Hundredth Monkey, ‘ Ken Keyes Jr. presents a thought-provoking narrative that explores themes of consciousness, collective behavior, and the intricate web of interconnection among all living …

In ‘Conventional Lies of our Civilization, ‘ Max Simon Nordau embarks on a critical examination of the social, moral, and philosophical conventions that underpin modern society. Employing a blend of …

Peter Crookston’s book offers a beautifully written journalist’s account of a Durham mining village and the Great Northern Coalfield woven around the life of Robert Saint, the composer of Gresford, a …

In ‘Superiority and Subordination as Subject-Matter of Sociology, ‘ Georg Simmel offers an incisive exploration into the dynamics of social hierarchies and the forces that shape interpersonal relatio …

The Targeted Poverty Alleviation programme was proposed by President Xi in 2013 and aims to give poor people the resources to lift themselves out of poverty. No fewer than three million cadres have b …

A funny, punchy manifesto for a better Welsh experience in decades to come, told with local insight and winning passion – part of Melville House UK’s new FUTURES series. Wales is a nation of contradi …

In ‘Crowds, ‘ Gerald Stanley Lee delves into the complexities of human behavior and societal dynamics, exploring how large groups influence individual actions, emotions, and beliefs. Written in a ref …