It is commonly accepted that America saw the rise of liberalism in the wake of the New Deal, especially during the three decades after World War II. Based on new archival research, G. William Domhoff
Bringing together some of sociology s most distinguished scholars, "Gerhard Lenski s Sociological Theories: Assessments, Extensions, New Directions" critically assesses the influential social theories
This second edition of David-Hillel Ruben s influential and highly acclaimed book on the philosophy of explanation has been revised and expanded, and the author has made substantial changes in light o
Academe Degree Zero brings together ten essays that identify and critically examine the key issues facing professionals in higher education today. These include the nature and limits of anonymity in a
A close look at black women s physical, mental, and social circumstances reveals harmful social disparities. Yet, for decades, black women s suicide rates have remained virtually nonexistent compared
Andre Gunder Frank was a path-breaking scholar in several disciplines over an illustrious and contentious 50-year career. Premier among his many important works is the book, "ReORIENT: Global Economy
This book examines the undergraduate teaching experiences and collegial relationships of university faculty who hold appointments in social science, humanities, or natural science and engineering, and
Viewing leadership as a realm where rules only occasionally apply, Cronin (American institutions and leadership, Colorado College) and Genovese (political science, Loyola Marymount U.) eschew how-to f
Exceptional leaders can guide us through bursts of energy and activity that fundamentally alter the status quo. But other leaders guide us quietly, and still others lead as followers or as students, c
Saltman (educational policy studies and research, DePaul U.) demonstrates how corporate school reform has failed to address the shortcomings of public schooling. He discusses problems with value-added
Sanderson (sociology, UC Riverside) presents a survey of theoretical traditions in contemporary sociology, with each being evaluated in terms of its "scientificity." The text is somewhat polemical aga
An essential resource, "Everyday Law for Seniors" provides easy-to-understand information for readers who want to make the best possible decisions about retirement options, health care, where to live,
Political Sociology in a Global Era" provides a critical analysis of the origins, nature, development, and transformation of the state and society historically and today, examining the class nature an
Falk (emeritus, international law and practice, Princeton U.) and Krieger (founder and president, Nuclear Age Peace Foundation) set the stage for their dialogue on the Nuclear Age and the dangers of n
"Much has been written about Guthrie, yet nothing communicates who he was so well as the ideas that he set to paper with his own hand. This new biography is accompanied by a significant Guthrie family
Problems posed by Syria s chemical weapons attacks, Egypt s ouster of an elected government, and myriad other global dilemmas beg the question of whether and how the world can be governed. The challen
The Power of the Talking Stick makes the case that, reaching back to the beginning of the nation-state and all through the current period of corporate-led globalisation, our governments and social ins
"Unlocking the World "proposes hospitality as a guiding ethic for education. Based on the work of Jacques Derrida, it suggests that giving place to children and newcomers is at the heart of education.
This is a book for students who want to make a difference in the condition of the global environment. The editors have collected 37 essays, some foundational to a discussion of the topic, some going i
