Sociology and anthropology Books

This volume focusses on Iceland's 'Pots and Pans Revolution', a series of large scale antigovernment protests and riots that took place in Iceland in autumn 2008 and January 2009 in the aftermath of a national financial collapse triggered by the global...

This book takes an intersectional, interdisciplinary, and transnational approach, presenting work that will provide the reader with a nuanced and in-depth understanding of the role of globalization in the sexual and reproductive lives of gendered bodies...

The "human right to healthcare" has had a remarkable rise. It is found in numerous international treaties and national constitutions, it is litigated in courtrooms across the globe, it is increasingly the subject of study by scholars across a range of...

Defining the principles and practices of walking as critical pedagogy, this book engages with social questions and challenges related to understandings of the Anthropocene, offering a series of studies that operationalize walking as a form of...

This book offers a critical and forward-looking exploration of Afghanistan's most pressing challenges and future possibilities. It examines the current crises posed by the Taliban's return to power and the collapse of the Republic in August 2021 and maps...

This book is an ethnography of the South Korean education system, the cultural pressures it reflects, and how these contribute to the mental health struggles of the Korean youth.

This book is about going beyond dichotomy. The research literature in social sciences is full of apparent dichotomies such: qualitative and quantitative approaches; 'reality' and 'multiple-realities'; ontology and epistemology; researchers and...

The Therapist Within introduces an original, systematic approach for understanding and treating suffering clients through reflective processes, providing readers with the essential tools needed to alleviate their own personal suffering and live a fuller,...

This book, about involuntary commitment proceedings, focuses on interpretive practice at the nexus of legal, psychiatric, and practical reasoning. It describes the interactional dynamics through which legally and psychiatrically warranted decisions are...

Tie a Knot and Hang On is an analysis of mental health care work that crosses the borders of diverse sociological traditions

In Great Golf Tournaments - Volume 1, I share with you the experience of re-living classic golf tournaments that featured some of the top golfers in the game's history. Each chapter is written as a short story covering a tournament that was played...

Μια συγκλονιστική ιστορία που ζωντανεύει τη Σμύρνη, τη Βασίλισσα της Ανατολής, καθώς αναμετράται με την καταστροφή του 1922. Μέσα από τις ζωές των χαρακτήρων και τις φωνές του παρελθόντος, Οι Σιωπηλές Κραυγές της Σμύρνης αφηγούνται τον πόνο, την απώλεια...

In this enlightening book, a campus "diversity doctor" relates stories that individuals have shared with him about their anxieties in situations involving people who are in some way different than themselves. Dr. Rupert W. Nacoste regularly counsels...

Human beings are fundamentally relational-we develop, heal, and grow through relationships. Integrating insights from psychology and theology, Todd W. Hall and M. Elizabeth Lewis Hall present a definitive model of spiritual transformation based on a...

The book introduces interactive elements, including chapter exercises in the accompanying R package, facilitating readers internalising this new programming language and statistical techniques. This interactive approach, particularly beneficial for...

An ideal book for courses in corrections, social problems, criminology, and prisoner re-entry, this new edition dramatically expands and revises the previous edition to include more empirical data, significant engagement with current debates and...

Die evangelisch-soziale Bewegung (The Evangelical Social Movement) by Paul Göhre explores the intersection of Protestant theology and social reform in 19th-century Germany. Göhre provides insights into the origins and development of this movement,...

Historia De La Civilización En Su Desenvolvimiento Natural Hasta El Presente... ofrece una visión comprensiva del desarrollo de la civilización a lo largo del tiempo. Escrito por Friedrich von Hellwald, este libro explora la evolución de la sociedad...

Historia De Las Universidades is a discourse read at the solemn inauguration of the academic year 1870 to 1871 at the Central University of Madrid. Authored by Manuel Rico y Sinobas, with the imprint of José María Ducazcal, this historical...

Explore the controversial theories of Dr. Alexander Winchell regarding "preadamites" in this thought-provoking work by Jabez Thomas Sunderland. This book delves into Winchell's ideas about human origins and the implications they held within the context...

Explore the glittering world of 18th-century France with the "Mémoires Du Marechal Duc De Richelieu Sur La Ville, La Cour Et Les Salons De Paris Sous Louis XV." Written by Louis François Armand DuPlessis de Richelieu himself, this captivating...

Dronkenschap En Krankzinnigheid... door Johannes Nicolaas Ramaer biedt een diepgaande analyse van dronkenschap en krankzinnigheid in de Nederlandse samenleving van de 19e eeuw. Ramaer onderzoekt de sociale, medische en historische aspecten van...

La Question Sociale Et Le Mouvement Philosophique Au XIXe Siècle... examines the philosophical responses to pressing social issues in 19th-century France. Gaston Richard explores the intellectual currents that shaped debates around poverty,...

Laus A Laudatis is a collection of letters and notices commemorating the retirement of Sir T.E. Perry from the Council of India. This volume offers a glimpse into the administrative and social dynamics of British India. Through correspondence and...

Encyclopédie Pahouine, Congo Français... offers a detailed exploration of the Pahouin people residing in the French Congo during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Authored by Victor Largeau, this encyclopedia provides a comprehensive look...

"La Genèse De L'humanité..." by Louis Jacolliot explores the genesis of humanity through a historical and anthropological lens. Delving into ancient civilizations and religious beliefs, Jacolliot examines the origins of societal structures...

This volume offers a glimpse into the lives and experiences of the Harvard College Class of 1884. As a report from the Secretary of the class, it provides updates on the alumni, documenting their careers, families, and achievements in the years following...

Les Bas-fonds De La Société... offers a compelling glimpse into the underbelly of 19th-century French society. Henry Monnier's insightful prose, paired with Félicien Rops' evocative illustrations, creates a powerful and unflinching...

Mentalités Indigènes Du Katanga, authored by Harfeld, offers a glimpse into the indigenous mentalities of the Katanga region. Published in 1913, this historical work provides insights into the cultures and perspectives of the native peoples...

Tesis Contribuciones es una obra del autor H. Abraham Cabrera, publicada originalmente alrededor de 1900. Este libro representa una contribución valiosa al campo de la investigación, posiblemente centrada en temas latinoamericanos o en las ciencias...

This historical document captures the proceedings of the inauguration of Clifton Daggett Gray as President of Bates College and the commencement exercises of the Class of 1920. Held on June 23, 1920, in Lewiston, Maine, the event marked a significant...

Les anglais peints par eux-mêmes, presented as Volume 1, offers a fascinating glimpse into English society and culture during the 19th century. This collection, assembled by Joseph Kenny Meadows, showcases essays "Par les sommités...

"Cartas peruanas escritas en francés" by Mme de Grafigny, originally published in 1747, offers a captivating glimpse into 18th-century Peruvian society through the eyes of Zilia, an Inca princess. Kidnapped and brought to France, Zilia...

Stádium, Volume 1, by Count István Széchenyi, published in 1833, is a seminal work in Hungarian political and social thought. This volume presents Széchenyi's vision for the modernization of Hungary, advocating for reforms to...

"Sitten Und Gebräuche Der Suaheli" (Customs and Traditions of the Swahili) offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural practices and daily life of the Swahili people of East Africa at the end of the 19th century. Authored by C. Velten, this work...

"The Vivisection Question" delves into the controversial practice of animal experimentation during the late 19th century. Written by Clifton F. Hodge, the book presents a comprehensive overview of the arguments for and against vivisection, examining its...

This volume, "Contributions to North American Ethnology. Vol. I-VII, IX Volume (1893)", is a valuable resource for understanding the ethnology of North America. Authored by John Wesley Powell, a prominent figure in the field, the book delves into the...

Organisation communale et centrale de la république is a significant historical document outlining a detailed proposal for the organization of the French Republic. Authored by Charles Renouvier, this project, presented to the nation, meticulously...

"Scotland's Work and Worth, Volume 2" by Charles W. Thomson offers a detailed examination of Scotland's economic and industrial landscape at the beginning of the 20th century. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of various industries, labor...

"The American Federal State" (1911) by Roscoe Lewis Ashley offers a detailed examination of the structure and function of the federal system in the United States. This work provides insights into the historical development, principles, and practical...

Storia del pubblico studio e delle società scientifiche e letterarie di Firenze, Volume 2, by Giovanni Prezziner, offers a detailed historical account of public education, scientific societies, and literary circles in Florence. This second volume...

Explore the historical records of Sandown, New Hampshire, with the "Annual Reports for the Town of Sandown, New Hampshire, Volume 1917." This meticulously preserved volume offers a detailed snapshot of life in Sandown during the year 1917. Compiled by...

"Forty Club; a Volume Portraying the Members and Containing Some of the Loving cup Verses" offers a glimpse into the social fabric of early 20th-century Chicago. This unique volume, compiled by the Forty Club of Chicago in 1912, showcases its members and...

This volume contains the Annual Reports of the Town of Seabrook, New Hampshire for the year 1885. Published in 1886, this historical document offers a comprehensive snapshot of the town's activities, finances, and administrative functions during that...

L'habitant de Québec ; La noblesse canadienne-française est une transcription de deux conférences prononcées par Louis-Alexandre Taschereau en 1922. Ces conférences, présentées devant l'Empire Club et le Women's...

Migrant Women Transforming Citizenship develops essential insights concerning the notion of transnational citizenship by means of the life stories of highly educated migrant women from Turkey in Germany and Great Britain. As such it will appeal to those...

La lengua es portadora de la cultura y también parte integrante de la misma. Es indispensable lalengua para la transmisión y la difusión de una cultura nacional, así como para realizar intercambiocon otras culturas. Conocemos y entendemos la cultura por...

The invention of Mauveine by Perkin in 1856 led to a revolution in the world of textiledyeing. In the second half of the 19th century, natural dyes were quickly replaced by newly developed synthetic dyes which resulted in a bright palette of colours. The...