Social Science - General

This history provides the first book-length study and the first county-level analysis of social and political change in the Taihang Base Area during the key years of the War of Resistance to Japan, which was instrumental in the establishment of the People's Republic of...

Through a comprehensive case study of the twelfth-century Crusaders' Kingdom of Jerusalem, the author shows how a changing international system encourages or retards the development of social structures, thereby relating the Crusaders' experience to contemporary affairs. The Kingdom's social structure was influenced by intensive...

In The March of Unreason, Dick Taverne expresses his concern that irrationality is on the rise in Western society, and argues that public opinion is increasingly dominated by unreflecting prejudice and an unwillingness to engage with factual evidence. Discussing topics such as genetically modified...

While much of the political science literature on populism focuses on key political actors within the party system, a good deal less attention has been paid to forms of populist contention that feature ordinary citizens protesting against elite rule and championing the cause of...

Author: Robert RothISBN-13: 9798991833882Publisher: And Then PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2026Pages: 144Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.34d

Author: Nadege NguISBN-13: 9798234058607Publisher: Lioness Reserve CapitalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/26/2026Pages: 348Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.72d

This book argues that Plato's Crito is a fundamental critique of democracy, presenting Crito as the representative democratic citizen. Initially appearing good, decent and law-abiding, but ultimately revealed as bad, indecent and a lawbreaker, harmful to the polis. Through the dialogue's three-stage structure--revelation, rectification,...

While other eras have faced severe challenges, our crises--including nuclear war and climate catastrophe--involve unprecedented existential threats to human life. It can seem as if our rulers are unable or unwilling to picture an alternative to the status quo. For many, there is insufficient...

What if everything we think we know about America's health crisis is wrong?Hidden in government data lies a shocking discovery: childhood trauma is responsible for 1,401 American deaths every single day-more than tobacco, accidents, or stroke. Among the 11.4 million Americans who experienced severe...

The need for a Second Constitutional Convention is established by the imagery in this analysis. The method of a Second Convention, with knowledgeable referendums, is defined in terms of modern concepts of human life.The imagery and content are very similar to and are compliments...

The book provides a comprehensive and systematic understanding of gerontology and social work practice with older persons, organised across five units. It equips students and practitioners with conceptual clarity, theoretical grounding, policy awareness, and practical skills by viewing ageing as a multidimensional life stage...

This booklet on Pio Gama Pinto has been produced in the tradition of 'looking back, in order to move forward' to not only salvage history but also to use it as a mirror to reflect on the current political, economic and social conditions in...

The Miseducation of the Negro in the 21st Century is a researched based memoir that has been eloquently written explaining the demise of the black people of America through controlling their culture, intelligence, and behavior. This culmination of speeches invites a different audience to...

The Shattered Cross: The Rise, Fall and Undying Legacy of the Knights Templars by Allen Schery delivers an expansive, richly detailed historical and interpretive masterpiece on one of medieval Europe's most enigmatic and influential military orders. Founded around 1119 as a small band of...

A True & Exact History of the Island of Barbados by Richard Ligon is a foundational historical account of Barbados during the early colonial period. First published in 1657, Ligon's work provides a detailed narrative of the island's geography, economy, society, and culture, offering...

Negro Life in New York's Harlem by Wallace Thurman is a vivid and insightful account of Harlem during the 1920s, capturing the vibrancy, struggles, and cultural richness of one of America's most iconic Black communities. Written during the Harlem Renaissance, this work offers readers...

A broken healthcare system isn't inevitable - and the solution is far simpler, fairer, and more sustainable than anyone has told you.In The Healthcare Crisis Solution, Jason McLatchie delivers a clear, evidence-based, and non-partisan plan to fix America's most expensive, complex, and frustrating system....

"The answer came to me in a quiet thunderclap, beautiful and soft yet with an ultraviolet intensity that I could countenance. After that unforgettable Tuesday afternoon, I lived in a glowing golden cloud for weeks," says Hathaway. That bright experience inspired the essay Why...

William Walker Atkinson (December 5, 1862 - November 22, 1932) was an attorney, merchant, publisher, and author, as well as an occultist and an American pioneer of the New Thought movement. He is the author of the pseudonymous works attributed to Theron Q. Dumont...

The book focuses on the examination of the greatest event in history: the globalization pushed to the extreme by the continuous progress of the forms of communication, including virtualization, among other factors that have led the civilization almost to overcome the forms of space...

In this book entitled "Theory of Planned Behaviour and the effects of Social Marketing Factors on Sexual Behaviours in South Africa", the author tested and validated three newly developed models in a context of HIV/AIDS that incorporate Social Marketing Behavioural incentives identified by Professor...

Confucianism, Chinese History and Society is a collection of essays authored by world renowned scholars on Chinese studies, including Professor Ho Peng Yoke (Needham Research Institute), Professor Leo Ou-fan Lee (Harvard University), Professor Philip Y S Leung (Chinese University of Hong Kong), Professor Liu...

Modern civilization faces a broad spectrum of daunting problems, but rational solutions are available for them all. This book explores the following issues: (1) Threats to the environment and climate change; (2) a growing population and vanishing resources; (3) the global food and refugee...

A novel public health concept, the Fangcang Shelter Hospital was first proposed by Professor Wang Chen, an academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering, in Wuhan, China, in February 2020. While responding to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, medical staff faced the pressing situation...

Out of sheer arrogance or ignorance or negligence, most political leaders in the past and present have violated the oaths they took before they assumed offices. This probably explains reasons most Nigerian citizens have failed to fulfill the pledges they made to their country...

In 1992, Xavier University through the Community Development Committee embarked on a project to develop a 150-hectare property in Cagayan de Oro City. The project proved to be an invaluable experience in community building and conflict resolution, replete with lessons for similar undertakings.Author: S....

This book covers the current status of the Dutch National Research Agenda and considers what changes and adjustments may need to be made to the process.Author: Beatrice De GraafISBN-10: 9462982791ISBN-13: 9789462982796Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/16/2017Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.60d

Collections on Indian democracy are plentiful. Yet rarely do they question the impact of the ongoing democratic mobilizations on the mundane, everyday lives of ordinary citizens and the world they see around them. Borrowing insights from new research in cultural studies, contemporary literary theory,...

American life has changed dramatically during the last few years. A Black person was sworn in as the president for the first time in American history. Incidents like the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, the killing of George Floyd and other Blacks,...

At a time when much attention is focused on the Horn of Africa as one of Africa's most war-ravaged regions and a continued source of security concern regionally and globally, this Discussion Paper provides deep insights into the complex dimensions of and linkages between...

This book, which was written for the Comparative Dutch Caribbean and Latin American Tax Law course of the Double Degree Program in International and European Tax Law of the Universities of Maastricht and Aruba, focuses on providing the reader a comprehensive view on the...

This book examines the political discourse on ethnic issues in the Netherlands and in France. It was written to highlight the socially constructed character and social effects of this discourse and its different variants and expressions, and thus offer perspectives for evolution and change....

This book focuses on innovative transformations and demands for social and political justice in 21st-century Latin America. The volume surveys how these ongoing shifts have motivated two recent emancipatory tides in several Latin American countries, further developing and giving new momentum to social changes...

Do populists and liberal democrats recognizably differ in their lifestyles, clothes, eating habits, or reading preferences? Do the supporters of populism and liberal democracy look at the past from different perspectives? How do their aesthetic choices influence their political engagement? You will find these...

This book reconfigures the study of the origins of the Enlightenment in the Spanish Empire. Challenging dominant interpretations of the period, this book shows that early eighteenth-century Spanish authors turned to Enlightenment ideas to reinvent Spain's role in the European balance of power. And...

In "The Ethical Edge: Balancing Innovation, Psychology, and Cultural Awareness in Business," readers are invited to explore the critical role of ethics in the modern business landscape. This insightful book delves into the complexities of ethical considerations across various aspects of business, including innovation,...

The book continues the project of publishing all the manuscripts about agronomy, technology, and economy by Raffaello Lambruschini. This fourth volume tell us about the central role that Lambruschini had in the national and international scientific community, tank to the important relationships that he...

The Social Contract in the Boardroom: Bridging Politics, Society, and ProfitIn today's volatile world, the boardroom is no longer just a place for financial decisions-it's a crucible where ethics, equity, and enterprise collide.The Social Contract in the Boardroom is a powerful call to reimagine...

A country's stature in global politics is often determined by its popular image and public perceptions, as reflected in global media. While 'nation branding' as a term and a tool of analysis in Social Sciences has emerged prominently since the 1990s, the practice of...

This book is the published proceedings of the workshop organised by the Czech Institute of Egyptology, Czech Academy of Sciences and Institute of Egyptology, University of Vienna. Papers deal with many topics, including the presence of Europeans, especially people from the former Hapsburg monarchy,...

The Philosophy of Progress: Emotions, Culture, and the Soul of InnovationThe Philosophy of Progress is a bold, soul-stirring exploration of what truly drives human advancement-not just technology, but the heart, culture, and conscience behind it. In a world racing toward the future, this book...

Blueprint of Influence: Navigating the Intersection of Politics, Culture, and CommerceInfluence isn't accidental-it's engineered.In a world where politics, culture, and commerce collide, Blueprint of Influence offers a masterclass in shaping perception, driving transformation, and leading with purpose. This book is your strategic guide to...

The Marketplace of Ideas: How Politics and Society Shape Global BusinessBusiness doesn't operate in a vacuum-it thrives, stumbles, and evolves within the pulse of politics and the heartbeat of society.The Marketplace of Ideas is a powerful exploration of the forces that shape global commerce....

In most developing countries, unmet need for family planning is a real problem among women in general, and adolescent girls in particular. The aim of this paper is to show that adolescent unmet need for family planning is more pronounced in some regions than...

This book investigates 'Sexual Self-Pleasuring Among Youths; A Focus on Masturbation'. The focus of this study is to understand the importance of sex education on child up bringing in Mbadede Council Ward, Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. Adolescence is a critical...

This work examines part of the social discourse on the topic of migration. The focus is on the identification and extent of deliberation on the one hand and hate speech on thespeech in user comments on YouTube. Specifically, it involves a quantitative content analysis...

Semantic guarantee is considered to be the principle applied to the construction, development and evaluation of Knowledge Organisation Systems (KOS) to justify and validate meanings. In this book, we have tried to establish some arguments and inputs for a theoretical reflection relevant to the...

With the "boom" in the private print media in the 1990s, it was thought that Côte d'Ivoire had given itself the means to develop its nascent democracy through the return of a multi-party system. Unfortunately, more than three decades later, Ivorians are still looking...

This book has become a timeless classic, as its words and theories continue to resonate with readers and remain increasingly relevant today. Originally published in 2005, it quickly gained popularity among scholars and went out of print in less than a year. Since then,...

The Third Pillar: How Social Science Informs Political and Business StrategyPower, profit, and people-three forces that shape our world, yet rarely move in harmony.The Third Pillar is a bold and illuminating exploration of how social science bridges the gap between politics and business, offering...