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  • Class

    Key Concept in Sociology

    Series series Key Ideas
    This succinct introductory text argues that class remains a key concept in sociology. The author examines the classic contributions of Marx and Weber and the recent works of Wright and Goldthorpe. The book provides students with an accessible review of class structures, social mobility, inequality, politics and the potential classlessnes of Britain and America. ... Leer más

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    The True Story of a Gypsy Childhood

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  • Deepening Community

    Finding Joy Together in Chaotic Times

    de Paul Born ...
    Community shapes our identity, quenches our thirst for belonging, and bolsters our physical, mental, emotional, and economic health. But in the chaos of modern life, community ties have become unraveled, leaving many feeling afraid or alone in the crowd, grasping at shallow substitutes for true community. In this thoughtful and moving book, Paul Born describes the four pillars of deep community: ... Leer más

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  • Wooden Boats

    In Pursuit of the Perfect Craft at an American Boatyard

    A celebration of the craftsmanship, creativity, and artistry of wooden boatbuildingThere are fewer than 10,000 wooden boats in America, but the circulation of WoodenBoat magazine exceeds 180,000. What is it about these boats that has captured the popular imagination? With his "lively blend of reportage [and] reflection" (Los Angeles Times), Michael Ruhlman sets off for a renowned boatyard in ... Leer más

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  • Introducing Marxism

    A Graphic Guide

    Series Libro 0 - Graphic Guides
    Was Marx himself a 'Marxist'? Was his visionary promise of socialism betrayed by Marxist dictatorship? Is Marxism inevitably totalitarian? What did Marx really say? "Introducing Marxism" provides a fundamental account of Karl Marx's original philosophy, its roots in 19th century European ideology, his radical economic and social criticism of capitalism that inspired vast 20th century revolutions. ... Leer más

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  • Militant Anti-Fascism

    A Hundred Years of Resistance

    de M. Testa ...
    Fascism is not a thing of the past and, in this era of crisis and austerity, it is growing even stronger. The fight against it must be aggressive and unrelenting. Using a mixture of orthodox history and eyewitness accounts, "M. Testa" makes the case for a resolutely militant anti-fascism, taking us from proto-fascists in nineteenth-century Austria to modern-day street-fights in London. Provocative ... Leer más

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  • Generation Rx

    A Story of Dope, Death, and America's Opiate Crisis

    What had happened to my baby brother? How did a tiny little pill shatter our family? When did we first begin losing Pat?These are the harrowing questions that plagued Erin Marie Daly after her youngest brother Pat, an OxyContin addict, was found dead of a heroin overdose at the age of twenty. In just a few short years, the powerful prescription painkiller had transformed him from a fun-loving ball ... Leer más

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  • J. Edgar Hoover Goes to the Movies

    The FBI and the Origins of Hollywood's Cold War

    Between 1942 and 1958, J. Edgar Hoover's Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted a sweeping and sustained investigation of the motion picture industry to expose Hollywood's alleged subversion of "the American Way" through its depiction of social problems, class differences, and alternative political ideologies. FBI informants (their names still redacted today) reported to Hoover's G-men on ... Leer más

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  • The Civil Wars in U.S. Labor

    Birth of a New Workers' Movement or Death Throes of the Old?

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    "Should be required reading for all workers' rights advocates." —Bernie SandersBetween 2008 and 2010, the progressive wing of the US labor movement tore itself apart in a series of internecine struggles. More than $140 million was expended, by all sides, on organizing conflicts that tarnished union reputations and undermined the campaign for real health care and labor law reform. Campus and ... Leer más

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  • Leon Trotsky and the Organizational Principles of the Revolutionary Party

    Series series International Socialism
    This is the first comprehensive examination of Leon Trotsky's view on revolutionary organizational principles, and the dynamic interplay of democratic initiative and principled centralism. Mostly in his own words, these writings are grounded in Trotsky's experience in Russia's revolutionary movement, as a leader of the International Left Opposition and Fourth International. ... Leer más

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  • Status in Classical Athens

    Ancient Greek literature, Athenian civic ideology, and modern classical scholarship have all worked together to reinforce the idea that there were three neatly defined status groups in classical Athens--citizens, slaves, and resident foreigners. But this book--the first comprehensive account of status in ancient democratic Athens--clearly lays out the evidence for a much broader and more complex ... Leer más

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  • The Matthew Effect

    How Advantage Begets Further Advantage

    The old saying does often seem to hold true: the rich get richer while the poor get poorer, creating a widening gap between those who have more and those who have less. The sociologist Robert K. Merton called this phenomenon the Matthew effect, named after a passage in the gospel of Matthew. Yet the more closely we examine the sociological effects of this principle, the more complicated the idea ... Leer más

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