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  • Elgar Encyclopedia of Global Social Theory

    Edited by Gert Verschraegen, Raf Vanderstraeten ...
    Series series Elgar Encyclopedias in Sociology series
    This comprehensive Encyclopedia serves as an authoritative reference on global postwar social theory. It examines how the field has responded to critiques of occidental and colonial bias and provides a state of the art which is both original and global in its approach and coverage.Compiled by expert authors, the Encyclopedia outlines different regional strands of social theory, demonstrating how ... Read more

    $58.49 USD

  • The ‘Hidden Curriculum’ of Vietnam’s English School Textbooks

    by Thi Duyen Phuong, Raf Vanderstraeten ...
    Series series Education (R0)
    This book analyzes the basic ideas and premises underlying the English textbooks used at the higher secondary school level in Vietnam from the 1980s to the present, from a sociological perspective. The dataset, upon which this book builds, consists of a collection of 18 textbooks, which belong to five sets of locally developed English textbooks for grade 10 to grade 12 students. These series were ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

  • The International Handbook on the Sociology of Education

    An International Assessment of New Research and Theory

    by Siikka Aapola, Jason Chang, A B. Dijkstra, Jaap Dronkers, Tuula Gordon, Honario Martin Izquierdo, Ingrid Jonsson, Steve Jordan, Yaacov J. Katz, John P. Keeves, Katja Komonen, David Konstantinovski, Alkistis Kontoyianni, Elina Lahelma, Peter Lang, David MacLennan, Isabel Menezes, Almudena Moreno Minguez, Martin D. Munk, Sean Neill, Jules Peschar, Sally Power, Arja Puurula, Zhang Renjie, Shlomo Romi, Lawrence J. Saha, Antonio Teodoro, Raf Vanderstraeten, Lisa Vasileiou, Lennart Vriens, Geoff Whitty, Gad Yair ...
    The twentieth century has been marked by the expansion of educational opportunities worldwide. It has been the century of education, and the role of the state in the promotion of public education has been decisive. Yet, at the millennium's turn efforts to diminish the role of the state are rapidly changing education, especially in terms of its role in democracy. This comprehensive handbook offers ... Read more

    $64.79 USD

  • Sociology in Belgium

    A Sociological History

    by Raf Vanderstraeten, Kaat Louckx ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    This book provides a historical-sociological analysis of the history of sociology in Belgium from the late-nineteenth until the early-twenty-first century. It sheds new light on the social structures that shaped and shape the orientations and work of sociologists in Belgium. The impact of three structural factors is discussed in more detail: religion, language and publication imperatives. Starting ... Read more

    $71.99 USD

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    by Chantal Mouffe ...
    Series series Thinking in Action
    Since September 11th, we frequently hear that political differences should be put aside: the real struggle is between good and evil. What does this mean for political and social life? Is there a 'Third Way' beyond left and right, and if so, should we fear or welcome it?This thought-provoking book by Chantal Mouffe, a globally recognized political author, presents a timely account of the current ... Read more

    $38.99 USD

  • Theories of International Relations

    by Dr. Richard Devetak, Jacqui True ...
    This introductory textbook on international relations theory brings together a selection of leading experts to offer an unparalleled insight into the main paradigms and latest developments in the discipline.Presenting a full range of theories, from realism and liberalism to institutionalism and green theory, the sixth edition of this book has been extensively revised to offer a more global ... Read more

    $38.89 USD

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    Decolonizing Theory, Practicing Solidarity

    by Chandra Talpade Mohanty ...
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    $20.89 USD

  • Objectivity & Diversity

    Another Logic of Scientific Research

    by Sandra Harding ...
    An examination of how to establish truely objective scientific research methods, including knowledge derived from diverse cultures.Worries about scientific objectivity seem never-ending. Social critics and philosophers of science have argued that invocations of objectivity are often little more than attempts to boost the status of a claim, while calls for value neutrality may be used to suppress ... Read more

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  • The State

    Past, Present, Future

    by Bob Jessop ...
    Debates about the role and nature of the state are at the heart of modern politics. However, the state itself remains notoriously difficult to define, and the term is subject to a range of different interpretations.In this book, distinguished state theorist Bob Jessop provides a critical introduction to the state as both a concept and a reality. He lucidly guides readers through all the major ... Read more

    $24.00 USD

  • International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century

    An Introduction

    Edited by Martin Griffiths ...
    International relations theory has been the site of intense debate in recent years. A decade ago it was still possible to divide the field between three main perspectives – Realism, Liberalism, and Marxism. Not only have these approaches evolved in new directions, they have been joined by a number of new ‘isms’ vying for attention, including feminism and constructivism.International Relations ... Read more

    $65.99 USD

  • Modernity

    by Peter Wagner ...
    We live in a modern age, but what does ‘modern’ mean and how can a reflection on ‘modernity’ help us to understand the world today? These are the questions that Peter Wagner sets out to answer in this concise and accessible book.Wagner begins by returning to the question of modernity's Western origins and its claims to open up a new and better era in the history of humanity. Modernity's claims and ... Read more

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  • The Oxford Handbook of International Relations

    Edited by Christian Reus-Smit, Duncan Snidal ...
    Series series Oxford Handbooks
    The Oxford Handbook of International Relations offers the most authoritative and comprehensive overview to date of the field of international relations. Arguably the most impressive collection of international relations scholars ever brought together within one volume, the Handbook debates the nature of the field itself, critically engages with the major theories, surveys a wide spectrum of ... Read more

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