Society & Social Sciences Books

This book introduces a new evolutionary model called “Hierarchical Evolutionary-Developmental Theory” or “H-Evo-Devo Theory.” This theory proposes that the organism’s internal properties reflect entities that are highly...

This book informs readers on how to understand, detect, and mitigate hate speech in online social media. The authors first cover the definition of hate speech and how its prevalence can be measured on online social media platforms using text and...

The research results are integrated into this book account for the complexity of social contexts within the State of Mexico, while also highlighting the prevalence of discriminatory practices in different social spheres, with a particular emphasis on the...

This book addresses key challenges facing global political communication at a time in which transformations in political practice, media ecology and cultural expectations both threaten traditional democratic norms and point to potential new ways of...

This edited volume explores the politics and semantics of heritage rehabilitation practices such as conservation, archaeological excavation, memorialization and rebuilding programs. Recent conflicts in the Arab region and Ukraine have demonstrated...

What if the life you're striving for isn't something you achieve through effort-but something you allow by shifting your inner state?We've been told success comes only to those who try harder, push further, and hustle longer. That there are no shortcuts...

This book offers a multidisciplinary exploration of one of the defining characteristics of post-secular societies: religious diversity. Drawing from the sociology of religion, the sociology of migration, and related fields, it critically examines the...

This book offers an in-depth exploration of the early history of Palestine, providing a rigorous analysis of pivotal events and underlying dynamics. The study begins with examining the emergence of Zionist movements and their proposals, the period of...

This empowering guide offers compassionate, experience-informed support for caregivers facing the often-overwhelming realities of Alzheimer's and dementia. Written by Dr. Ogechi Hope, a dedicated Registered Nurse, Certified Case Manager, and Doctor of...

JOURNEY ON PARALLEL ROADS: Autobiography and Memoir (New Edition- B&W Edition)In Journey on Parallel Roads, Naiyer Habib and Mahlaqa Naushaba Habib call their readers into the tender, personal recollections of the sweeping currents of 20th-century...

Mussar in Recovery is a transformative guide that weaves together timeless wisdom of Jewish ethical teachings with the Twelve Steps, bringing a dynamic Jewish voice to the recovery journey. At its core is Mussar - a centuries-old Jewish tradition that...

Automation Annuity with Magic Oranges presents a visionary economic response to the realities of automation. As machines take over more work and traditional wages disappear, economies shift into a dangerous deflationary cycle-what author Don Soards calls...

HAVING GROWN UP SURROUNDED BY WOMEN, A LIE IN THE TALE TELLS OF JOHN "JACK" ALEXANDER'S JOURNEY FROM BOYHOOD TO MANHOOD DURING 1960S WESTERN QUEENSLAND LIFE.This true, often humour-filled, adventure of a city boy striving to become a jackaroo will bring...

Lawyers often face criticism from politicians when they give inconvenient advice. The term "lefty lawyer" developed to disparage for example, those defending human rights and demanding democratic accountability. Lefty Lawyer is Pauline Campbell's...

When curious children meet a colony of unexpected visitors, an unforgettable journey begins...At Mountain Shadows School, young students discover prairie dogs have taken over their playground and not everyone is thrilled. While the gardener, Mr. Boots,...

This book offers a groundbreaking exploration of the pervasive issue of gender-based violence (GBV) within the realms of art and cultural production. This collection of essays delves into both the overt and subtle forms of GBV. It spans sexual...

Harvesting Silence is the powerful true story of Sarah Cook's journey from voiceless child to courageous survivor.Growing up in the leafy Sydney suburb of Hunters Hill, NSW, Australia, Sarah's life appeared idyllic-her father, a WWII hero and beloved...

The author recounts moments of sudden inspiration, revelation, and recognition-enlightenment arising after personal suffering, despair, and hopelessness. Lightbulb moments occur when the author shares these instances of enlightenment that emerge from...

"When the Grandmothers speak and are listened to, the world will begin to heal," declares a Hopi prophecy. In The Jackboots, Australian grandmother Robyn Robins harnesses this ancient wisdom to challenge a modern nightmare. From 2020 to 2022, she...

Whether you're struggling with the challenges of adulthood, eager to grow into a more confident and capable version of yourself, or frustrated with others who refuse to step up, Master Adulting offers the insights and tools you need.Backed by 15 years of...

The Wild Australia Show was a troupe of 27 Aboriginal performers recruited from northern Queensland in the 1890s for a world tour that would culminate at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. Those grand plans were ultimately dashed, and...

At the core we are all vibrations, musical compositions in motion, and that is why we resonate in communion with the world of music. The human voice is the only instrument that sounds from within, and our singing voice is deeply connected to heart and...

Networking.For many people, the word conjures up images of stuffy events--shaking hands, making small talk, and exchanging business cards. To them, "networking" feels forced, awkward, even disingenuous.It doesn't have to be this way.True networking is...

A lifeless newborn baby is found discarded in a motel Dumpster. Authorities quickly arrest the infant's teenage parents, charging them with murder. Did Amy Grossberg and Brian Peterson, in fact, murder their own baby? Tammy Wynette died suddenly at a...

An informed and fascinating account of the 18 major tribes that lived in pre-Colonial New England

An exploration of the cultural, political, religious, and gender dynamics of Nigeria's maternal health care landscape.In Birth Politics, Ogechukwu E. Williams examines the cultural, political, and medical connections that have shaped childbirth in...

Success at Every Fail What if failure isn't the enemy, but your greatest ally? This groundbreaking guide invites you to rethink everything you thought you knew about losing, falling short, and facing rejection. Through candid stories, insightful lessons,...

This book explores how analysts can work with patients to reveal, understand and ultimately contain their primitive mental states.

There are moments in life when praise feels effortless, when the joy of the Lord overflows, filling every breath, every heartbeat, every step. And then there are moments when praise requires every ounce of strength, when faith is tested in the fires of...

For a thousand years England has had a monarchy, but is its time now over? The queen reigned for an amazing seventy years, but after her, is it all falling apart? Approval ratings for the crown keep going down.Princess Kate vanished for most of 2024,...

This reference work showcases the power of a multidisciplinary approach in providing a comprehensive view of the complex subject of philanthropy. It identifies areas for improvement and discusses the relationships between governance in philanthropic...

Critical Qualitative Research & Social Justice is an encyclopedia-esque book that is a must have for any researcher interested in critical and social justice qualitative research. It helps readers understand and navigate the labyrinthine of critical...

Virtual Reality Interventions for Patients under Palliative Care is a groundbreaking guide that empowers healthcare professionals to transform end-of-life care with the innovative use of virtual reality (VR).

This edited anthology offers a collection of essays that each look at various types of wayfinding. Together they explore a variety of wayfinding tools and techniques and their applications, as well as ways of keeping track of the construction of worlds...

This book, first published in 1974, was a significant contribution to the comparative sociology of the family at the time, providing an exercise in methodology in which the aim has been to evolve ways of documenting and comparing two major aspects...

First published in 1984, this title presents findings from a study of remarried couples in Sheffield between 1976 and 1979. Including case studies from the families involved, it also discusses marriage as a social institution and some of the main...

This book reintroduces the work of Florian Znaniecki (1882-1958) as an innovative constructor of modern sociology who viewed the processes of modernity through the prism of culture, and rediscovers his relational thought on the emergence and...

This book enables readers to discover their inner creative DNA by providing a strong dose of the four elements of the Creative Matrix -Interrogation, Information, Interpretation, and Inspiration. It generates a personal ideation system that produces...

Originally published in 1988, the author makes a new appraisal of the family in society today. Comprehensive in its range of material and straightforward in style, the book represents his thoughts on the family and marriage in Britain in the 1980s.