Politics & Social Sciences

Understanding Contemporary Society: Theories of the Present is a comprehensive textbook to guide students through the complexities of social theory today. ...

Written in clear, accessible, upbeat language, "Public Speaking Made Easy" takes the dread out of public speaking by offering practical information and conc...

Guided by a literal reading of the prophetic sections of the Bible, Christian Zionists are convinced that the world is hurtling toward a final Battle of A...

Examining both sides of the German-Newfoundland/Labrador experience, this work explores the colony's hidden multicultural history. From first recorded conta...

What Sort Of Minds Do Animals Have? Do They Have Feelings, Desires, Or Beliefs? Are They Capable Of Self-awareness, Language, Or Autonomy? Do Animals Have M...

The late Alice Kane was born in Ireland in 1908. Moving with her parents to Canada in 1921, she was educated in New Brunswick and at McGill University in Mo...

The 2nd edition of Global Politics: A New Introduction continues to provide a completely original way of teaching and learning about world politics. The bo...

In this fresh and powerfully argued book, Mark Bernstein identifies the qualities that make an entity deserving of moral consideration. It is frequently a...

Ethnicity and Race: Making Identities in a Changing World, Second Edition, crafts a compelling, even-handed account of the power and persistence of ethnic...

Foundations of Moral Philosophy: Readings in Metaethics is a comprehensive collection of fifty-six contemporary readings and historical sources on major iss...

Angela Ki Che Leung's meticulous study begins with the classical annals of the imperial era, which contain the first descriptions of a feared and stigmatize...

This text is designed for students who wish to explore in depth questions about how on earth we ought to live e.g., how we can behave responsibly toward non...

Cover creased, gift inscription, some marking to page edges. Shipped from the U.K. All orders received before 3pm sent that weekday.Categories: Politics &am...

"Social Work Practice: Problem Solving and Beyond" presents a view of social work that incorporates, not without criticism, problem solving as foundational ...

Based On The Spanish Text D Of 1594, Sancti Ignatii De Loyola Constitutiones Societatis Jesu. Basis For The English Text Of The Constitutions Is The Transla...

In the frenzied final years of the Weimar Republic, amid economic collapse and mourning political catastrophe, Walter Benjamin emerged as the most original...

Book by Babbie, Earl R.Categories: Politics & Social Sciences Social SciencesResearch

"How to comfort? How to help?" are questions often asked by persons providing care to individuals suffering from dementia. According to Hoffman and Platt-...

This is a uniquely Canadian text that reflects Canadian values and experiences. It introduces the fundamentals of sound social work practice in the context ...

This Book Explores The Promises And Limitations Of Holding Individuals Accountable For Violations Of International Human Rights And Humanitarian Law. It Ana...

In For Love of Matter Freya Mathews challenges basic assumptions of Western science, modern philosophy, and environmental philosophy, arguing that the envir...

“Jessica Spector has compiled the most challenging and thorough volume yet on philosophic themes surrounding the vexed questions of pornography and prosti...

The World Today Is Facing Unprecedented Challenges Of Governance Far Beyond What The United Nations, Established More Than 70 Years Ago, Was Designed To Fac...

This popular text helps today's students bridge the gap between everyday culture and critical thinking. Using a proven step-by-step approach, this text co...

Loving and appreciative, researched to a fare-thee-well, and pitched to both fans and first-time viewers of Singin' in the Rain, this delightful book deli...

Despite witnessing phenomenal economic growth and the spread of democratization in recent decades, as well as impressive intra-regional exchanges and inter...

Studies in the Organization of Conversational InteractionCategories: Politics & Social Sciences Social SciencesGeneral

Child life services include providing emotional support, structuring therapeutic play programs, psychologically preparing children for medical procedures, e...

a Contemporary, Problem-oriented Approach To International Relations. why Are There Wars? Why Do Countries Struggle To Cooperate To Prevent Genocides Or Gl...

Preston Manning. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.Categories: Politics & Social SciencesPolitics & Government

Featuring carefully edited contributions from international experts, European Politics blends an analysis of individual nation states with an examination ...

In Homer’s account in The Odyssey, Penelope--wife of Odysseus and cousin of the beautiful Helen of Troy--is portrayed as the quintessential faithful wife,...

An Exhilarating History Of Humankind, Chronicling Thousands Of Years Of Trial And Error--but Mostly Error--in The Rise Of Civilization Modern Humans Have Co...

This textbook provides students with a concise introduction to the development of communication theory. Written in an engaging style, it offers an account ...

There is a door at the end of a silent corridor. And it's haunting Harry Potter's dreams. Why else would he be waking in the middle of the night, screaming ...

Die Wise does not offer seven steps for coping with death. It does not suggest ways to make dying easier. It pours no honey to make the medicine go down. I...

Obama Tells The Story Of His Improbable Odyssey From Young Man Searching For His Identity To Leader Of The Free World, Describing In Strikingly Personal Det...

ORDER OF THE PHOENIX could well be my favorite book of them all, if Azkaban and Deathly Hallows weren't as good as they were. For all the talk about GOBLET ...

Today's news media is full of references to 'globalization' - a buzz word that is quickly becoming ubiquitous. But what exactly is globalization? What are ...

Maybe It Was A Grandparent, Or A Teacher. Someone Older Who Understood You When You Were Young And Searching, Who Helped You See The World As A More Profoun...

Used in place of traditional reading programs to give at-risk readers the appropriate kinds of structure, pacing, and practiceCategories: Politics & Soc...

Introducing Intercultural Communication uses examples and case studies from around the world to situate communication theory in a truly global perspective....

In Party Of One, Investigative Journalist Michael Harris Closely Examines The Majority Government Of A Prime Minister Essentially Unchecked By The Oppositio...