Society & Social Sciences Books

This book explores how public hospital sector doctors in Hong Kong understand their work and careers. Using narrative interviews with 27 medical doctors, the book examines how their personal values provide motivation and meaning for their work. How do...

The third volume in the Global Arctic series examines the transformation of Arctic governance following the 2022 outbreak of war in Ukraine. This conflict has disrupted the post-Cold War cooperative circumpolar order, upending decades of multilateral...

The edited volume titled "Decoding the Chessboard of Asian Geopolitics: Asian Powerplay in South Asia, Central Asia, and West Asia" offers a distinctive examination of the power rivalries within the Asian region. It highlights the significant influence...

This book is an in-depth study of the ageing problem in China from a multidisciplinary perspective. For the first time in Chinese history, it systematically summarizes the development process, achievements and challenges of China from the...

Humans are remarkable beings. We have mastered flight, cracked the genetic code, developed quantum mechanics and democracy, been to the moon, and may soon become a multi-planetary species.Yet, despite these unparalleled achievements, we can still be.....

Freemasonry, the centuries-old institution, steeped in tradition, is at a crossroads in the 21st century. With membership long in decline, the once prominent society looks to an uncertain future. Its customs, inherited from a bygone time of Popes and...

From the day I was born, my future has been set in stone: Marry Crown Prince Cillian, become his queen, and produce an heir.Though I could do far worse than marry a man known throughout the continent for his dashing good looks and kind heart, I have long...

Memoir by Sokunthary Svay, poet and musician. Svay chronicles her journey as child of Cambodian refugees who fled the Khmer Rouge in the 1980s to make a new life in New York. Sokunthary Svay was born in a refugee camp in Thailand shortly after her...

Have you ever received a parking ticket? How did you feel about it? Angry? Frustrated? Did you blame yourself for making a mistake, or did you blame that terrible "meter maid"? This book is the story of an enforcement officer (meter maid) in the city of...

What if the most extraordinary power you possess is your ability to trust?In Trusting the Eyes Behind You, author, community leader, and visionary strategist Kazemde Ajamu delivers a timely and transformative message about reclaiming trust in a...

Reedsy Discovery: Featured listAmidst a tumult of fear and uncertainty, In the Time of Coronavirus emerges as a guiding beacon. Janet Zinn, a seasoned psychotherapist, takes you on a profound journey through the pandemic, weaving personal reflections...

Highlighted by his experiences in San Clemente, California in September 1974 negotiating the pardon of President Nixon, Benton L. Becker is remembered in this thorough and heartwarming biography by his son. Following historical records and personal...

Immigrant communities facing displacement have increasingly turned to social media as a platform to share their testimonies, connect to their communities, and build new support networks. Due to existing structural inequities, women face unique...

In an increasingly interconnected and technologically driven world, workplace learning must adapt to meet global demands, embrace diversity, and integrate emerging technologies. The rapid pace of innovation, combined with post-pandemic shifts, has made...

Raw. Honest. Unapologetic.An Odyssey of Oddities is not your average self-help memoir. This is a brutally honest journey through the chaos of addiction, street survival, and redemption. Jeremy Eichenberger opens the doors to his darkest days-drug...

Cupid.A dumb dating app that I refused to sign up for. I've seen the movies and read the books, but most people don't find love by swiping through shirtless pictures and photoshopped selfies.My best friend didn't feel the same. The diabolical she-devil...

Plato's Apology - A Riveting Defense of Philosophy and the Pursuit of TruthStep into the courtroom of ancient Athens and witness a moment that forever shaped the course of Western thought. Plato's "Apology" is not an apology in the modern sense but a...

Qualitative research has many constraints and challenges that must be overcome to achieve credible and valid results about reality and epistemology. Thus, the integration of technology into qualitative research has been especially transformative. The...

In an interconnected world, developing culturally responsive curriculum in higher education fosters inclusive learning environments and prepares students to thrive in global contexts. Culturally responsive curriculum actively incorporates diverse...

Labor studies explore the evolving dynamics of work, labor relations, and employment in an increasingly globalized and technologically driven world. This interdisciplinary field combines theoretical frameworks from sociology, economics, political...

The Iberian Peninsula, home to modern-day Spain and Portugal, serves as a crossroads of regional, international, and transatlantic relations. The peninsula plays a pivotal role in shaping global interactions through its cultural exchanges and...

Behavioral addictions like gambling and compulsive sexual behavior have been increasingly recognized as serious mental health disorders in the psychology community. Unlike substance related addictions, these disorders involve a compulsive engagement in...

In an era of social and cultural change, the development of self-awareness is critical for global change. Individuals must navigate changing societal cultures and digital transformations while grappling with evolving self-awareness practices. The...

The groundbreaking Constitution of the United States has provided the framework and guiding principles that have enabled the country to flourish for 250 years. However, it is yielding to unrelenting attacks from all quarters. Cracks have developed and...

Toxic-Proof: The College Student's Guide to Spotting, Avoiding, and Surviving Toxic People offers essential insights for navigating the complex social landscape of college life. Far beyond just academics, the relationships you form (or fail to form)...

Questo racconto biografico, Dare alla Luce, parla della vita familiare, della sopravvivenza alle guerre mondiali, dell'immigrazione e dell'adattamento a una nuova cultura. È una storia basata sulla vita di Michele DiMarco (1893-1975). I lettori potranno...

أربعون امرأة من مصر: كتاب يأخذك في رحلة عبر الزمن للتعرف على قصص نجاح ونضال أربعين امرأة ملهمة ساهمت في صنع تاريخ مصر الحديث. المؤلف يقدم لنا عملاً استثنائيًا يسلط الضوء على النساء اللواتي كسرن الحواجز الاجتماعية والثقافية، وأثبتن أن المرأة قادرة على...

In his book, Jumpstarting Nigeria's Journey of Greatness, Oluwaseun Sodipe highlights his ideas for resetting Nigeria's operating system. Drawing on lessons gleaned from implementing projects across Africa, his eight-year career with the federal...

Ever wondered how would you cope up with a situation where your life changes with a single text, where everything you have ever known, everything you have ever loved gets shattered in a second. What would you do if your partner leaves you no choice,...

دور الأسرة في تنمية الوعي المجتمعي: كتاب يأخذك في رحلة عميقة لفهم أهمية الأسرة كنواة أساسية في بناء مجتمع واعٍ ومثقف. المؤلف يقدم لنا عملاً مميزًا يسلط الضوء على الدور المحوري الذي تلعبه الأسرة في غرس القيم، وتعزيز الهوية الوطنية، وتنمية المهارات...

الحرب المدنية: كتاب يكشف الوجه الخفي للتدخلات الأجنبية في شؤون الدول العربية تحت غطاء الثورات الشعبية. المؤلف يقدم تحليلاً عميقًا لدور استراتيجيات الكفاح اللاعنيف كأداة للتغيير السياسي، وكيف تم تصدير هذه الأفكار لتقويض استقرار دول بأكملها. من خلال هذا...

Qualitative Langzeitforschung ist in Zeiten tiefgreifender gesellschaftlicher und medialer Wandlungsprozesse von essenzieller Bedeutung  Der Sammelband adressieret zentrale methodologische und methodische Fragestellungen und zeigt auf, wie den...

Dieser Sammelband geht den unbewussten Wirkungsweisen gesellschaftlicher Machtverhältnisse nach und plädiert dafür, diese auch in der klinischen Praxis zu adressieren und zu analysieren.Darüber hinaus werden in den verschiedenen Beiträgen Themen wie die...

Die Bedeutung von Familienpolitik hat sich auf allen Ebenen des politischen Systems in Deutschland in den letzten Jahrzehnten erheblich geändert - sie ist von einem eher randständigen zu einem zentralen Politikfeld geworden und hat dabei weitgehend die...

Das Buch bietet filmsoziologische (Neu-)Vermessungen aktueller Konfigurationen des Dokumentarischen unter digitalen Bedingungen. Den empirischen Ausgangspunkt bilden die Ausdifferenzierungen und Veränderungen dokumentarischer Praktiken, die sich in ganz...

Ein Großteil der polizeilichen Praxis findet sichtbar im öffentlichen Raum statt und ist von unterschiedlichen, teilweise nur in Ansätzen beeinflussbaren Dynamiken betroffen. Daher sollte es nicht verwundern, dass dabei auch Fehler auftreten und bekannt...

This monograph addresses the role of criminal non-state actors in South America. In a departure from traditional analysis, the author notes that non-state actors that affect political and social life in the Global South are not always terrorist actors or...

This open access short reader provides a compelling introduction to research on migrant transnationalism. The short reader focuses on the significant area of remittances (in financial terms). However, attention is also paid to political, social, cultural...

Subjectivity and Neonihilism examines the current Western sociopolitical climate, revealing how it shapes who we are, how we think of ourselves, and how we create meaning in a seemingly meaningless world. Drawing on critical theory, this book looks at...

The book "Building Climate Resilient Communities along Africa's Coasts: The Role of Mangroves" highlights the crucial role mangrove ecosystems play in enhancing climate resilience for coastal communities in Africa, which face rising sea levels,...

This edited volume explores the complexities, challenges, and triumphs of women's leadership in educational settings - from historical margins to contemporary influence. This theme encompasses the book's focus on the historical journey and the present...

This book addresses a critical gap in the literature, serving as a foundational resource for a rapidly evolving field that lacks a comprehensive reference point. It offers an in-depth exploration of research methods in exercise psychophysiology,...

This book examines how socialism and post-socialism influenced or determined (if at all) the adaptive behavior and entrepreneurial activities, both legal and illegal, of the Vietnamese in Central Europe (CE). It considers the circumstances that...

This book invites you into the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Alexander Romanovich Luria whose groundbreaking contributions to understanding of the human mind continue to reverberate through modern neuroscience and clinical practice. Drawing from...

This textbook provides an up-to-date guide to theories within psychology and sociology relevant to understanding the major life transitions within adulthood and older age and demonstrates how they can be applied in practice. In doing so, it offers a...

This volume includes global and interdisciplinary reflections for innovative solutions to facilitate wellbeing in the digital age, at individual, team and organisational levels. It provides new perspectives, strategies, theories and practices through...

This edited volume aims to address the gaps in research on the United Nations (UN)'s participation in intergovernmental relationships by delving into the working mechanisms of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). The book offers a novel overview...