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Masculinity and Femininity: The Taboo Dimension of National Cultures (Cross Cultural Psychology)
by Geert HofstedeIn 1980, Geert Hofstede published his monumental work CultureÆs Consequences, which laid out four dimensions on which the differences among national cultures could be understood: individualism, power distance, uncertainty avoidance, and masculinity. Since then much research has been conducted and presented on individualism/collectivism but until now, no single volume has focused on the masculinity dimension of the model. In Masculinity and Femininity, Hofstede has expanded, sharpened, and deepened the discussion of masculinity and femininity. This new volume presents the first thoroughly developed discussion of this dimension and how it can help us understand the differences among cultures. It begins with a general explanation of masculinity and discusses how it illuminates broad features of different cultures. It then applies the dimension more specifically to gender, sexuality, and religion. Finally, the book examines how the masculinity dimension reveals a lot about a cultureÆs expressions of religious ideas, the importance its citizens attach to religion, and the way religious concepts are understood. Intended as a companion volume to KimÆs Individualism and Collectivism, this important volume will be of interest to those teaching courses such as cross-cultural psychology, international social welfare, international business, womenÆs studies, cultural studies, and the psychology of women.
Max Weber and Michel Foucault: Parallel Life-Works (Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought)
by Arpad SzakolczaiMax Weber and Michael Foucault are among the most controversial and fascinating thinkers of our century. This book is the first to jointly analyse them in detail, and to make effective links between their lives and work; it coincides with a substantial resurgence of interest in their writings. The author's exciting interpretative approach reveals a new dimension in reading the work of Foucault and Weber; it will be invaluable to students and those researching in sociology and philosophy.
Maybe One: A Personal and Environmental Argument for Single-Child Families
by Bill MckibbenFrom the ground breaking author of "The End of Nature" comes a provocative, compelling, and environmentally sound argument for saving the planet through voluntary population control.
Meddling with Mythology: AIDS and the Social Construction of Knowledge
by Rosaline S. Barbour Guro HubyMeddling with Mythology examines the role of research in the construction of modern mythology or folklore surrounding HIV/AIDS. Researchers from a variety of disciplines reflect on the insights gained and the impact of their work, in light of the initial panic surrounding the prediction of an AIDS epidemic. Issues discussed include:- * power * representation * the politics of text * understanding research relationships * impact of research on researchers and responders * potential for change. Meddling with Mythology takes the reader from the theoretical to the practicable and from the public to the personal in the representations of AIDS. The issues raised here also have great significance for those concerned with the social construction of knowledge, theory building and the research process more generally.
Medicine from the Black Death to the French Disease (Routledge Revivals)
by Andrew Cunningham Jon Arrizabalaga Roger French Luis García-BallesterPublished in 1998, covering the period from the triumphant economic revival of Europe after the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, this book offers an examination of the state of contemporary medicine and the subsequent transplantation of European medicine worldwide.
Medico-Legal Aspects of Reproduction and Parenthood (Routledge Revivals)
by J. K. MasonPublished in 1998, this work is concerned, in the main, with reproduction - for which marriage is not an essential prerequisite. Nevertheless, much of sexuality and the greater part of parenthood still subsist within the marital relationship. Sex and marriage are interdependent - indeed the definition of the latter depends on the former. After looking at the prerequisites for marriage and for making a marriage void, the author shows that the medico-legal interests of marriage relate to the mental health and the sex of the parties. The author also looks at various aspects of the sexual-familial relationship, including contraception, sterilization, abortion, protection of the foetus, foetal experimentation, the infertile husband, the infertile woman, defective neonates and infants, consent to treatment and research in children, the protection of young children and the killing of children within the family. Cases are used to highlight the legal aspects of these subjects.
Men of Letters and the English Public in the 18th Century: 1600-1744, Dryden, Addison, Pope (International Library of Sociology)
by Alexandre BeljameThis is Volume VI of nine in collection on Historical Sociology. Originally published in 1948, volume includes the writings of John Dryden, Alexander Pope and Joseph Addison from 1660 to 1744.
Mende Of Sierra Leone Ils 65 (International Library of Sociology)
by Kenneth LittleThe social, political and economic impact of the decline of the old colonial powers in Africa, India and the Middle East are still key areas of scholarly research and debate. Based on careful social observation and empirical research, these titles explore the tension between agriculture and industry in developing economies, and trace the complex political process of independence. Aimed at administrators and academics, these studies are central to Development Studies, and also present the work of renowned anthropologists such as Raymond Firth.
Menswetenschappen & communicatie en interactie in de verpleegkundige beroepsuitoefening
by Hilde De Vocht J.H.J. de JongIn dit boek wordt ingegaan op psychologie, sociologie, antropologie, filosofie en agogiek, zodat een compleet boekwerk voor de menswetenschappen ontstaat. Het boek kent drie delen: theorie, toepassing in de beroepsuitoefening, toepassing bij specifieke zorgcategorieen
Mental Health and Social Policy, 1845-1959 (International Library of Sociology)
by Kathleen Jones"First Published in 1998, Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company."
Mental Hospitals at Work (International Library of Sociology)
by Kathleen Jones Roy SidebothamFirst published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Metaphysics and the Disunity of Scientific Knowledge (Routledge Revivals)
by Steve ClarkeFirst published in 1998, this volume’s primary concern is to demonstrate how a metaphysics can be developed which enables us to make do in an uncertain world and to develop a pragmatic alternative to postmodernism. Opposing unificationist view of science, Clarke suggests, needs to be understood in the context of the perceived threat of metaphysical disorder. He explores this through issues including epistemology, fundamentalism, pluralism and idealisation and identifies a potential solution similar to the work of Otto Neurath.
Michael Dummett and the Theory of Meaning (Routledge Revivals)
by Darryl GunsonPublished in 1998, this book argues that in recent decades, Anglo-American philosophy of language has been captivated by the idea that the key to progress in this area of philosophy lies in investigating the possibility of constructing a theory of meaning. This text provides an in-depth critique of the Davidsonian suggestion that Tarski's work on formal definitions of truth is an important element in allowing us to understand the form that the theory of meaning should take.
Middle Class Families (International Library of Sociology)
by Colin BellAs increased access to employment and educational opportunities brought dramatic changes to women's lives, sociologists began to look at the effect of women's changing roles on their children and families. Based on empirical investigations and personal experience, the studies included in The Sociology of Gender and the Family set of the International Library of Sociology set out to establish patterns and regularities in social behaviour, and to understand the social roles of kinship groups, mothers, wives, children and the elderly.
Military Organization and Society (International Library of Sociology)
by Stanislaw AndrzejewskiFirst published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Mission of the University (International Library of Sociology)
by Jose Ortega GassetIn 1930, the great Spanish philosopher Jos Ortega y Gasset set forth a program for reforming the modern Spanish university. Aware that the missions of the university are many and often competing, Ortega built his program around a conception of a "general culture" that knows no national boundaries or time limits and could fit into any national system of higher education. His ideas are especially pertinent to contemporary debate in America over curriculum development and the purpose of education. In this volume Ortega sought to answer two essential questions: what is the knowledge most worth knowing by all students and what is the function of the university in a modern democracy? Basing his answers on his own deep personal culture and an extensive knowledge of the various European university systems, Ortega defined four primary missions: the teaching of the learned professions, the fostering of scientific research, training for political leadership, and finally the creation of cultured persons with the ability to make intellectual interpretations of the world. Ortega's understanding of "general culture" is set out in great detail here. He meant an active engagement in ideas and issues that were both historical and contemporary. His concern is with the classical problems of justice, the good society, who should rule, and the responsibilities of citizenship. This edition first published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Mobility in the Labour Market: Employment Changes in Battersea and Dagenham (International Library of Sociology)
by Margaret JefferysFirst published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Montesquieu: Pioneer of the Sociology of Knowledge (International Library of Sociology)
by Werner StarkFirst published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Moral Aspects of Economic Growth, and Other Essays (The Wilder House Series in Politics, History and Culture)
by Barrington Moore Jr.Barrington Moore, Jr., one of the most distinguished thinkers in critical theory and historical sociology, was long concerned with the prospects for freedom and decency in industrial society. The product of decades of reflection on issues of authority, inequality, and injustice, this volume analyzes fluctuating moral beliefs and behavior in political and economic affairs at different points in history, from the early Middle Ages in England to the prospects for liberalism under twentieth-century Soviet socialism. The social sources of antisocial behavior; principles of social inequality; and the origins, enemies, and possibilities of rational discussion in public affairs—these are among the topics Moore considers as he seeks to uncover the historical causes of some accepted forms of morality and to assess their social consequences.The keynote essay examines how moral codes grew out of commercial practices in England from medieval times through the industrial revolution. Moore pays special attention to conceptions of honesty and the temptation to evade that inform the volume as a whole. In the other essays, he considers particular political issues, viewing "political" in its broadest sense as an unequal distribution of power and authority that carries a strong moral charge. Free of preaching and advocacy, his work offers a rare reasonable assessment of the morality of major social institutions over time.
Moral Panics (Key Ideas)
by Kenneth ThompsonIt is widely acknowledged that this is the age of moral panics. From the Bulger case to mad cow disease, newspaper headlines continually warn of some new danger and television programmes echo the theme with sensational docmenturies.This concise survey will help student trace the development of ideas of moral panic and to analyse how changing public perceptions are shaped and reflected through the media over time. Using examples drawn from:* club culture and raves* mugging* sex and AIDS* children, violence and the family.
Multiparty Democracy and Political Change: Constraints to Democratization in Africa (Routledge Revivals)
by John Mukum Mbaku Julius O. IhonvbereFirst published in 1998, This book is written by seasoned scholars of African Studies and it intended to make a significant contribution to the debate on democracy and democratization in the continent. It contains a rich mixture of analytical ideas and views on the transition to accountable, participatory, and democratic governance structures in Africa. It provides both students of African political economy and policymakers in the continent and in-depth analysis of the post-independence experience of African countries with institutional reforms. Specifically, it looks at the struggles of Africans, since independence, to provide themselves with more appropriate and viable governance structures and economic systems that enhance the ability to entrepreneurs to create wealth. The Book breaks new ground in that it places significant emphasis on the reconstruction of the neo-colonial state as an important first step to a successful transition to democratic and more accountable governance structures.
Music and social movements: Mobilizing traditions in the twentieth century
by Ron Eyerman Andrew JamisonBuilding on their studies of sixties culture and theory of cognitive praxis, Ron Eyerman and Andrew Jamison examine the mobilization of cultural traditions and formulation of new collective identities through the music of activism. They combine a sophisticated theoretical argument with historical-empirical studies of nineteenth-century populists and twentieth-century labour and ethnic movements, focusing on the interrelations between music and social movements in the United States and the transfer of those experiences to Europe. Specific chapters examine folk and country music, black music, music of the 1960s movements, and music of the Swedish progressive movement. This highly readable book is among the first to link the political sociology of social movements to cultural theory.
NLP In A Week: Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming In Seven Simple Steps
by Mo ShapiroNLP just got easier NLP in a Week provides a dynamic collection of tools, techniques and strategies that can facilitate excellence in all aspects of your life. This book will help you communicate more effectively and develop your interactions by studying: - the way you access and disseminate information through the language you use - your perceptions and the values you hold It will also offer you the opportunity to consider the different ways people filter information, thereby enabling you to create greater rapport by using their preferred filters and experiencing the world from their perspective. You will be able to increase your understanding of others by utilizing NLP's precision questions for clarification and thereby extending your 'map of the world'. NLP is based on the idea that mind, body and language interact to create our individual perception of what happens around us and that these perceptions, and their accompanying behaviours, can be changed. Developers of NLP believe that happiness and success are the result of specific patterns of thinking that can be learned by anyone. The psychiatrist R. D. Laing said: 'Change your body, change your mind. Change your mind, change your body.' When your mind is working with you and is on your side then your body will follow. You can use NLP to make changes whenever you feel stuck, and your new 'position' will enable new action. Your mind is your internal powerhouse that steers your thoughts and subsequent actions. The messages and thoughts from your mind have a significant influence on the way you feel and the actions you take. What is in your mind affects your health and wellbeing. What you think is what you get. NLP helps you increase the messages that are 'good' for you and diminish those that aren't. By the end of the week you will be able to use NLP at work and in your personal life in a way that will sharpen your skills and boost your achievements. - Sunday: What is NLP? - Monday: Identify empowering and limiting beliefs - Tuesday: Recognize how we re-present information to ourselves - Wednesday: Use precision questions to find out what people mean - Thursday: Identify different communication filters - Friday: Use the six levels of change and reframing - Saturday: Increase your options
Negroes in Britain: A Study of Racial Relations in English Society (International Library of Sociology)
by K. L. LittleFirst published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Neighborhoods, Family, and Political Behavior in Urban America: Political Behavior & Orientations (Contemporary Urban Affairs)
by Yvette Alex-AssensohUndergirded by a multidisciplinary framework of political science, geography, and sociology, this book examines hte manner in which neighborhood economic resources and family structure shape individual political behavior among white and black citizens in urban America.