Rakuten Kobo

Skip side bar filters

Understanding Terrorism

Building on the Sociological Imagination

by Bernard S Phillips ...

Two fundamental problems within the social sciences are the failure to integrate the existing segments of knowledge and a very limited ability to point out directions for solving social problems, given that lack of integrated knowledge.This volume illustrates the integrated work of seven sociologists to reverse this situation not only for the problem of terrorism but also for any substantive or ... Read more

$104.99 USD

Two fundamental problems within the social sciences are the failure to integrate the existing segments of knowledge and a very limited ability to point out directions for solving social problems, given that lack of integrated knowledge.This volume illustrates the integrated work of seven sociologists to reverse this situation not only for the problem of terrorism but also for any substantive or
... Read more
Armageddon or Evolution?

The Scientific Method and Escalating World Problems

by Bernard S Phillips ...

We are currently experiencing a wide range of evolving problems that threaten us with extinction. However, Phillips argues that we have the capacity-with the aid of a broad approach to the scientific method that builds on Mills's concept of "the sociological imagination"-to confront these problems ever more effectively. This book develops and builds upon new methods for addressing such social ... Read more

$49.99 USD

We are currently experiencing a wide range of evolving problems that threaten us with extinction. However, Phillips argues that we have the capacity-with the aid of a broad approach to the scientific method that builds on Mills's concept of "the sociological imagination"-to confront these problems ever more effectively. This book develops and builds upon new methods for addressing such social
... Read more
Bureaucratic Culture and Escalating World Problems

Advancing the Sociological Imagination

by Bernard S Phillips, J. David Knottnerus ...

On the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of The Sociological Imagination by C. Wright Mills, the 'bureaucratic ethos' that he described continues to define our world more than ever before. In Bureaucratic Culture and Escalating World Problems eleven contributors systematically continue and develop Mills' broad vision of the scientific method. They analyse escalating bureaucratic barriers ... Read more

$52.99 USD

On the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of The Sociological Imagination by C. Wright Mills, the 'bureaucratic ethos' that he described continues to define our world more than ever before. In Bureaucratic Culture and Escalating World Problems eleven contributors systematically continue and develop Mills' broad vision of the scientific method. They analyse escalating bureaucratic barriers
... Read more
Invisible Crisis of Contemporary Society

Reconstructing Sociology's Fundamental Assumptions

by Bernard S Phillips, Louis C. Johnston ...

Is there a growing gap in today's world between cultural aspirations and their fulfillment, a gap that is increasing social problems of all kinds? If so, what forces are producing that gap? How can these forces be changed? To answer these questions, Phillips and Johnston employ a very broad approach to the scientific method, drawing evidence from a wide variety of data and sources, including ... Read more

$45.99 USD

Is there a growing gap in today's world between cultural aspirations and their fulfillment, a gap that is increasing social problems of all kinds? If so, what forces are producing that gap? How can these forces be changed? To answer these questions, Phillips and Johnston employ a very broad approach to the scientific method, drawing evidence from a wide variety of data and sources, including
... Read more
Saving Society

Breaking Out of Our Bureaucratic Way of Life

by Bernard S Phillips, David Christner ...

Why do many problems throughout the world seem to be getting worse? Saving Society argues that a dramatic change in our mode of thinking is required. The authors show how many of our fundamental assumptions lead to an overly bureaucratic approach, blocking solutions to many of our problems. They contrast our present emotional repression and conforming behaviour with a more liberated form of ... Read more

$180.00 USD

Why do many problems throughout the world seem to be getting worse? Saving Society argues that a dramatic change in our mode of thinking is required. The authors show how many of our fundamental assumptions lead to an overly bureaucratic approach, blocking solutions to many of our problems. They contrast our present emotional repression and conforming behaviour with a more liberated form of
... Read more
Goffman Unbound!

A New Paradigm for Social Science

by Thomas J. Scheff, Bernard S Phillips, Harold Kincaid ...

"Thomas Scheff demonstrates why Goffman remains such a key figure for social scientists. Goffman may have been cautious about recognizing the role of emotions in social life, but Scheff boldly and creatively shows why the sociological and the psychological are necessarily intertwined. This is certainly a book for all serious analysts of social behaviour." Michael Billig, Nottingham University ... Read more

$77.99 USD

"Thomas Scheff demonstrates why Goffman remains such a key figure for social scientists. Goffman may have been cautious about recognizing the role of emotions in social life, but Scheff boldly and creatively shows why the sociological and the psychological are necessarily intertwined. This is certainly a book for all serious analysts of social behaviour." Michael Billig, Nottingham University
... Read more
The Fable of the Bees

by Bernard Mandeville, Phillip Harth ...

A physician with a particular interest in psychological disorders and satirist, Mandeville published versions of his notorious Fable of the Bees from 1714 to 1732. Each was a defence and elaboration of his short satirical poem The Angry Hive, 1705. The version of the Fable of 1723 and 1732 are the fullest defences of his early paradox that social benefit is the unintended consequence of personal ... Read more

$14.59 USD

Also available as: Audiobook

A physician with a particular interest in psychological disorders and satirist, Mandeville published versions of his notorious Fable of the Bees from 1714 to 1732. Each was a defence and elaboration of his short satirical poem The Angry Hive, 1705. The version of the Fable of 1723 and 1732 are the fullest defences of his early paradox that social benefit is the unintended consequence of personal
... Read more

Also available as: Audiobook
Revolution in the Social Sciences

Beyond Control Freaks, Conformity, and Tunnel Vision

by Bernard Phillips, David Christner ...

Revolution in the Social Sciences centers on integrating knowledge from sociology, psychology, anthropology, history, political science and economics in order to confront increasing worldwide problems that threaten all of us. That integration of knowledge of human behavior is essential for understanding those problems, given their enormous complexity coupled with the highly specialized nature of ... Read more

$47.79 USD

Revolution in the Social Sciences centers on integrating knowledge from sociology, psychology, anthropology, history, political science and economics in order to confront increasing worldwide problems that threaten all of us. That integration of knowledge of human behavior is essential for understanding those problems, given their enormous complexity coupled with the highly specialized nature of
... Read more
Audiobook

Carl Weber's Five Families of New York: Manhattan

by C.N. Phillips ...

Narrated by K. Bernard ...

Unabridged

7 hours 47 min

The gritty tales of New York’s five families returns for its fifth installment.Heavy is the head that wears the crown, and Caesar King feels weighted to the ground. The Five Families are in complete disarray, and Caesar realizes too late that stepping down was the wrong thing to do. It’s up to him to make the puzzle whole again.But when another war comes to their doorsteps and a past mistake comes ... Read more

$19.99 USD

The gritty tales of New York’s five families returns for its fifth installment.Heavy is the head that wears the crown, and Caesar King feels weighted to the ground. The Five Families are in complete disarray, and Caesar realizes too late that stepping down was the wrong thing to do. It’s up to him to make the puzzle whole again.But when another war comes to their doorsteps and a past mistake comes
... Read more
Audiobook

The Family Business 7

New Orleans

by Carl Weber, C.N. Phillips ...

Narrated by Ace Bentley, K. Bernard, Morris Kellswater, Midnite Michael, Charlie L. Wood, Elyce Anthony ...

Series series Family Business (Weber)
Unabridged

10 hours 55 min

Keep up with the Duncan family down South as we travel to New Orleans in The Family Business 7.Operated by the same family for more than a century, Midnight Blues may be fun for the locals and the tourists, but as of late, the club hasn’t been fun for its owner, Big Shirley Duncan, or her son Tyrese, descendants of the original proprietors. The pair finds themselves in the middle of a turf war ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Also available as: eBook

Keep up with the Duncan family down South as we travel to New Orleans in The Family Business 7.Operated by the same family for more than a century, Midnight Blues may be fun for the locals and the tourists, but as of late, the club hasn’t been fun for its owner, Big Shirley Duncan, or her son Tyrese, descendants of the original proprietors. The pair finds themselves in the middle of a turf war
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Audiobook

Carl Weber's Five Families of New York: Harlem

by C.N. Phillips ...

Narrated by K. Bernard ...

Series series Carl Weber's Five Families of New York
Unabridged

7 hours 36 min

Building on the success of the Kingpins series, Carl Weber's Five Families series features some of Urban Books' most popular authors writing about crime in the boroughs of New York City, this time in Harlem.Through the darkest tunnel comes the light, but for Caesar King, there is nothing but more darkness on the other side.After the failed attempt on his life, he is afraid that the Pact of the ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Building on the success of the Kingpins series, Carl Weber's Five Families series features some of Urban Books' most popular authors writing about crime in the boroughs of New York City, this time in Harlem.Through the darkest tunnel comes the light, but for Caesar King, there is nothing but more darkness on the other side.After the failed attempt on his life, he is afraid that the Pact of the
... Read more
Audiobook

Carl Weber's Five Families of New York: Brooklyn

by C.N. Phillips ...

Narrated by Bernard K. Addison ...

Series series Carl Weber's Five Families of New York
Unabridged

6 hours 47 min

After his father’s murder, Boogie is thrust into taking over the family business and hellbent on revenge, no matter the cost …While most young people are just getting their footing in life, 24-year-old Bryshon "Boogie" Tolliver is already being groomed to be a boss by his father, Barry Tolliver. At first, he's not so sure he wants to take his father's place in the family business. He has dreams ... Read more

$19.99 USD

After his father’s murder, Boogie is thrust into taking over the family business and hellbent on revenge, no matter the cost …While most young people are just getting their footing in life, 24-year-old Bryshon "Boogie" Tolliver is already being groomed to be a boss by his father, Barry Tolliver. At first, he's not so sure he wants to take his father's place in the family business. He has dreams
... Read more

Rakuten Kobo

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

What is Kobo Super Points?

Reward Yourself

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

Top Series in United States

Family Business (Weber)

Carl Weber's Five Families of New York

Earthscan Food and Agriculture

Understanding Terrorism

Armageddon or Evolution?

Bureaucratic Culture and Escalating World Problems

Invisible Crisis of Contemporary Society

Saving Society

Goffman Unbound!

The Fable of the Bees

Revolution in the Social Sciences

Carl Weber's Five Families of New York: Manhattan

The Family Business 7

Carl Weber's Five Families of New York: Harlem

Carl Weber's Five Families of New York: Brooklyn

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

Top Series in United States

Family Business (Weber)

Carl Weber's Five Families of New York

Earthscan Food and Agriculture

Show: