Originally published in 1987 Modern German Sociology is a collection of essays containing sociological work published in German since World War II. Included are sections from such out-standing figures
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Voices in the Legal Archives in the French Colonial World: 'The King is Listening' offers, through the contribution of thirteen original chapters, a sustained analysis of judicial practices and litiga
This book tells the story of how the convergence between corporate sustainability and sustainable investing is now becoming a major force. High-level practitioners and academic thought leaders, includ
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This book investigates uneven regional development in China – with particular focus on the case of Guangdong and Zheijiang provinces – which has been at the forefront of debate since Chinese economic
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The articles in this book, first published in 1986, cover the developments of the first three decades of the Securities Acts, and examines appraisals of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Th
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This volume comprises thirteen essays at the cutting edge of thinking about sculpture in philosophical terms, representing approaches to sculpture from the perspectives of both Anglo-American and Euro
Long Term Perspectives in Evaluation is the first book to advocate the virtues of a long-term perspective for policy evaluation as well as to show how evaluations can take a longer time perspecti
This book challenges the idea that the Rule of Law is still a universal European value given its relatively rapid deterioration in Hungary and Poland, and the apparent inability of the European instit
This book analyses the concept of community by critically exploring its many manifestations in leisure. It unpacks patterns of mutuality, collective expression and belonging as they emerge throu
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Across two volumes, the authors of this book discuss the current state of art and perspectives of developments of this theory of Morrey spaces, with the emphasis in Volume II focused mainly generaliza
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This volume comprises a curated conversation between members of the Material Culture Section of UCL Anthropology. Many of the chapters explicitly lay out the state of play in the field, challenging ho
This book explores learning in the arts and highlights ways in which art and creativity can ignite learning in schools, informal learning spaces, and higher education. The focus is on learning in, wit
This book of expert essays explores the concept of the whole as it operates within the psychology of Jung, the philosophy of Deleuze, and selected areas of wider twentieth-century Western culture, whi
This book is a comprehensive examination of recent discussions and findings in the exciting field of cultural history. Engaging with historiographical debate and covering a vast range of themes, perio
This book provides an insight into the historical changes and present-day circumstances that have influenced the development and future of civil society. Aimed at researchers, policy makers and CSO/NG
Featuring over 70 affirming interventions in the form of homework assignments, handouts, and activities, this comprehensive volume helps novice and experienced counselors support LGBTQ+ community memb
Maize is one of the versatile emerging crops growing under varied agro-climatic conditions. This book talks about the improvement, production, protection and post harvest technology of the maize
This book examines the social, psychological, behavioural, and legal perspectives of justice. It discusses contemporary and relevant issues of human rights, civic and legal rights of children; dignity
