Social teori

Libertarianism: The Basics is an up-to-date and accessible introduction to libertarianism that breaks down abstract philosophical ideas in a fresh way.Flanigan and Freiman …

In this book, Stehr and Grundmann outline the theoretical significance and practical importance of the growing stratum of experts, counsellors and advisors in contemporary society, …

After the 2008 election and 2012 reelection of Barack Obama as US president and the 1994 election of Nelson Mandela as the first of several blacks to serve as South Africa's …

All around the world, societies are experiencing an explosion of organizations and organizing: community clubs, religious groups, social movements, as well as schools, hospitals, …

The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781003036159, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non …

Recent social and political developments in the EU have clearly shown the profound structural changes in European society and its politics. Reflecting on these developments and …

How can social theory help us all design solutions to address the social, political and ecological challenges that confront us, and build more sustainable communities? Design …

Dr Preston's book, first published in 1982, presents a critical history of development studies since the Second World War, linking the recent, neo-Marxist, debate with the whole …

This fascinating fictional account will introduce the reader to key ideas in social and political philosophy. It presents crucial skills of philosophical investigation in an …

This book enquires from a sociological perspective into contemporary corporeal transformations brought about by exoskeletal devices.Challenging material boundaries of human bodies, …