Social Science/Work

This fully revised and updated introduction to political sociology incorporates the burgeoning literature on globalization and shows how contemporary politics is linked to cultural issues, social structure and democratizing social...

The new edition of this groundbreaking text in Organizational Studies has been revised and updated to keep apace with developments within Organizational Culture. Unlike other prescriptive books about organizations, Understanding...

Good drinkers, bad swimmers and unlikely heroesSince Australia’s birth in 1901, twenty-seven politicians have run the national show. Their time at the top has ranged from eight days for Frank...

Dramatic social transformation in Western society over recent decades has had a profound impact on the way the life course is studied. While people continue to experience the implications of...

For the past thirty to forty years, cultural analysis has focused on developing terms to explain the surpassing of modernity. Discussion is stranded in an impasse between those who view...

What causes global inequality? Why should we be concerned about it? Is inequality getting worse or are there signs of improvement and progress?This critical analysis of the current state of...

The essence of sociology lies in the sociological imagination. Sociology in Action: A Canadian Perspective, Third Edition, articulates the importance of developing a sociological imagination and highlights the tools that...

After a decade abroad, the National Book Award– and Pulitzer Prize–winning writer Evan Osnos returns to three places he has lived in the United States―Greenwich, CT; Clarksburg, WV; and Chicago,...

This authoritative set of best practice guidelines has been comprehensively updated to cover all the changes since 2010 and includes two new chapters on forced marriage and alternative pathways to...

'I absolutely loved this book. A fascinating, funny and ultimately moving exploration of marriage in the 21st century, voiced flawlessly - each interjection more perfect that the last' Evie WyldIt...

'Disturbing and powerful . I loved it' - Leïla Slimani, author of Lullaby'Icy and chilling... In sharply drawn sentences, Sedira summons the beauty of a small French village, and the shocking...

A radical manifesto about doing what you love Andy Merrifield offers a passionate tribute to the revolutionary spirit of the amateur—a figure who thinks outside the box, takes risks, dreams...

Safety skills for children outside the homeWarning signs of sexual abuseHow to screen baby-sitters and choose schoolsStrategies for keeping teenagers safe from violenceAll parents face the same challenges when it...

Religion and Society: Units 1 ' 4 for VCE provides complete coverage of the new VCE Religion and Society Study Design to be introduced in 2017. Written by experienced teachers...

The essence of sociology lies in the sociological imagination. Sociology in A Canadian Perspective, Third Edition, articulates the importance of developing a sociological imagination and highlights the tools that are...

Continuity and Canadian Families in the New Millennium showcases how emerging and leading sociologists of the family explore the contemporary moments and experiences of Canadian families while investigating the past...

In this new fifth edition of Social Welfare in Canadian Society, author Rosalie Chappell provides a critical look at chronic and emerging social issues, as well as the diverse and...

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Nelson College Indigenous Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2013 Edition ‏ : ‎ 7th Language ‏ : ‎ English ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0176509984 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0176509989 Item...

Any class in Population/Demography is a lot more interesting when you are using this book. POPULATION does more than give you information; it also shows you how to put it...

This concise, student-friendly, current introduction to general anthropology carefully balances coverage of core topics and contemporary changes in the field. Window on Humanity is a perfect match for general anthropology...

This concise, student-friendly, current introduction to cultural anthropology carefully balances coverage of core topics and contemporary changes in the field. Mirror for Humanity is a perfect match for cultural anthropology...

Like many of us, award-winning poet and essayist Lisa Wells has spent years overwhelmed by news of apocalyptic-scale climate change and a coming sixth extinction. She did not need to...