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Taylor & Francis MicroMacro Links and Microfoundations in Sociology Rpd
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Taylor & Francis Frankfurt School Perspectives on Globalization Democracy and the Law 55 Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Fragments of Modernity Routledge Revivals
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Taylor & Francis Social Capital
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Taylor & Francis Social Capital
Book SynopsisThe term social capital' is a way of defining the intangible resources of community, shared values and trust upon which we draw in daily life. It has achieved considerable international currency across the social sciences through the very different work of Pierre Bourdieu in France and James Coleman and Robert Putnam in the United States, and has been widely taken up within politics and sociology as an explanation for the decline in social cohesion and community values in western societies. It has also been adopted by policy makers, particularly in international governmental bodies such as the World Bank. This fully revised third edition of Social Capital provides a thorough overview of the intense and fast-moving debate surrounding this subject. New material encompasses: Social capital and the internet Social capital and the economists Changing policy understandings of social capital Social capital and resilience in tough times Table of Contents1. The Genesis of a Concept 2.The Power of Connections 3. Walk on the Dark Side 4. Is the Internet Killing Social Capital? 5. Social Capital in Policy and Practice 6. Conclusion
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Taylor & Francis Tourism and Citizenship
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Deviant Behaviour Routledge Revivals
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Deviant Behaviour Routledge Revivals
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Taylor & Francis Understanding the Tacit
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Taylor & Francis Economic Theory and Social Change Problems and Revisions Routledge Frontiers of Political Economy
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Taylor & Francis Race and Class Distinctions Within Black Communities
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Taylor & Francis The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of WellBeing
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Taylor & Francis Festivals and the Cultural Public Sphere
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Taylor & Francis Chronotopes of Law
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Taylor & Francis The Metaphysics of Technology
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Taylor & Francis Migration in the 21st Century
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Occupations and Society Routledge Revivals
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Occupations and Society Routledge Revivals
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Taylor & Francis The Sociology of Knowledge in a Time of Crisis
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Taylor & Francis Utilitarianism and Malthus Virtue Ethics
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Taylor & Francis Foucault Crime and Power Problematisations of Crime in the Twentieth Century
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Taylor & Francis Positivism Presupposition and Current Controversies Theoretical Logic in Sociology
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Taylor & Francis At the Boundaries of Law RLE Feminist Theory Feminism and Legal Theory Routledge Library Editions Feminist Theory
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Taylor & Francis Between Men and Feminism RLE Feminist Theory Colloquium Papers Routledge Library Editions Feminist Theory
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Taylor & Francis Contemporary Western European Feminism RLE Feminist Theory Routledge Library Editions Feminist Theory
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Taylor & Francis Disputed Subjects RLE Feminist Theory Essays on Psychoanalysis Politics and Philosophy Routledge Library Editions Feminist Theory
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Taylor & Francis Feminism and Materialism RLE Feminist Theory Women and Modes of Production Routledge Library Editions Feminist Theory
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Taylor & Francis Managing Overflow in Affluent Societies
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Taylor & Francis In Praise of Sociology
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Taylor & Francis Modernist Radicalism and its Aftermath
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Taylor & Francis Alasdair MacIntyre Critic of Modernity
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Taylor & Francis Erving Goffman
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Taylor & Francis Goffman and Social Organization Studies of a Sociological Legacy Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought
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Taylor & Francis The Politics of JeanFrancois Lyotard Justice and Political Theory
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Taylor & Francis The Reading of Theoretical Texts Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought
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Taylor & Francis Ltd A Theory of Ecological Justice
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Autobiographies of Transformation Lives in Central and Eastern Europe Studies in European Sociology
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Rethinking Civilization Resolving Conflict in the Human Family Rethinking Globalizations
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Rethinking Civilization Resolving Conflict in the
Book SynopsisRethinking Civilization offers an alternative view of human civilization in a globalizing age. Majid Tehranian analyses the transition from nomadic, to agrarian, commercial, industrial, and digital civilizations and argues that the growing gaps among the five major civilizations have led to terror operating as a form of global communication. This new book explores the uneven pace of development of human societies, particularly in the last two centuries, and argues that this is leading to a global civil war. Taking a long-term historical perspective, and developing a model that explains how empires, resistance, and civilizations have evolved alongside major technological breakthroughs in history, Tehranian offers a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary analysis of the phenomenon. Seeking to counter the current rhetorical trends, Tehranian reconceptualizes civilization to make it a useful analytical rather than ideological category. defines thTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. An Unfinished Journey 3. Global Empire 4. Global Terror 5. Global Governance 6. Global Communication 7. Religious Resurgence 8. Human Conditions 9. Human Spirituality 10. A Personal Journey
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Taylor & Francis Ltd On Waiting 7 Thinking in Action
Book Synopsis'This is a quite remarkable book, a pleasure to read. Not only is it clear and informative but also by turns witty, melancholic and insightful. The book is astonishingly erudite, but wears this learning so lightly and so charmingly that it is both easy and gripping to read.' Robert Eaglestone, Royal Holloway, University of LondonPenelope waits by her loom for Odysseus, Vladimir and Estragon wait for Godot, all of us have to wait: for buses, phone calls and the kettle to boil. But do we know what the checking of one's watch and pacing back and forth is really all about? What is the relationship between waiting and time? Is there an ethics of waiting, or even an art of waiting? Do the internet, online shopping and text messaging mean that waiting has come to an end?On Waiting explores such and similar questions in compelling fashion. Drawing on some fascinating examples, from the philosopher Henri Bergson's musings on a lump of sugar to Kate Croy waiting in Wings of the Dove to the writings of Rilke, Bishop, and Carver, On Waiting examines this ever-present yet overlooked phenomenon from diverse angles in fascinating style. On Waiting is the first book to present a philosophy of waiting. Philosophy/LiteratureTrade Review‘This is a quite remarkable book, a pleasure to read. Not only is it clear and informative but also by turns witty, melancholic and insightful. The book is astonishingly erudite, but wears this learning so lightly and so charmingly that it is both easy and gripping to read.’ - Robert Eaglestone, Royal Holloway, University of London'...a wonderfully-written book that truly sparkles.' - David Bissell, Time & Society Review of Books 'Harold Schweizer’s new volume, On Waiting, is a finely crafted, finely considered exploration. It addresses with both simplicity of expression and complexity of understanding one of the major facts of our lives—that much of it is spent waiting.' - Jacqueline Vaught Brogan, Journal of Modern Literature 'Being part of the purposively accessible Thinking in Action series, this is a relatively concise text. Yet Schweizer takes a series of challenging concepts and conveys them with extraordinary dexterity ... a wonderfully-written book that truly sparkles.' – David Bissell, Australian National University, Time & Society Review of Books'Harold Schweizer’s new volume, On Waiting, is a finely crafted, finely considered exploration. It addresses with both simplicity of expression and complexity of understanding one of the major facts of our lives—that much of it is spent waiting.' - Jacqueline Vaught Brogan, Journal of Modern Literature‘This is a quite remarkable book, a pleasure to read. Not only is it clear and informative but also by turns witty, melancholic and insightful. The book is astonishingly erudite, but wears this learning so lightly and so charmingly that it is both easy and gripping to read.’ – Robert Eaglestone, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK'Within these covers, Harold Schweizer has assembled a world of philosophical and literary musings on the time-tormented suspension of waiting. As we read his learned, lucid essay, an area of everyday experience swims into focus as if for the first time, the sentences on every page filled with an evocative, almost hypnotic charm. On Waiting is a deep plunge into the pleasure of thought.' – Wendy Steiner, University of Pennsylvania, USATable of Contents1. Nobody Likes to Wait 2. A Brief Theory of Waiting: Henri Bergson's Lump of Sugar 3. In the Waiting Room 4. Penelope's Insomnia 5. Lingering, Tarrying, Dwelling upon: Elizabeth Bishop's Poem 6. Waiting for Death: Ferdinand Hodler's Paintings of Valentine Gode-Darel 7. Waiting and Hoping: Raymond Carver's A Small, Good Thing
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Taylor & Francis Economic Representations Academic and Everyday
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Taylor & Francis Sociology as Analysis of the Unintended
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Morality and Moral Controversies
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Law and Time
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Taylor & Francis Experiencing Multiple Realities Alfred Schutzs Sociology of the Finite Provinces of Meaning Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought
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Taylor & Francis Acting Politics A Critical Sociology of the Political Field Media Culture and Critique Future Imperfect
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Taylor & Francis The Routledge Handbook of Social Work Theory
Book SynopsisThe Routledge Handbook of Social Work Theory provides an interdisciplinary and international introduction to social work theory. It presents an analytical review of the wide array of theoretical ideas that influence social work on a global scale. It sets the agenda for future trends within social work theory.Separated into four parts, this handbook examines important themes within the discourses on social work theory, as well as offering a critical evaluation of how theoretical ideas influence social work as a profession and in practice. It includes a diverse range of interdisciplinary topics, covering the aims and nature of social work, social work values and ethics, social work practice theories and the use of theory in different fields of practice. The contributors show how and why theory is so important to social work and analyze the impact these concepts have made on social intervention.Bringing together an international team of leading academics within the social work field and newer contributors close to practice, this handbook is essential reading for all those studying social work, as well as practitioners, policymakers and those involved in the associated fields of health and social care.Trade Review‘Bringing together high-profile international authors, this milestone book is a must-read for academics, social workers, policy makers, and anyone who wants an updated and deep knowledge of social work at a local and global level.’ - Annamaria Campanini, President, the International Association of Schools of Social Work, Professor in Social Work, Department of Sociology and Social Research, University Milano Bicocca, Italy‘Malcolm Payne and Emma Reith-Hall have edited a book that provides a unique and outstanding contribution to our understanding of social work theory. The book is broad in scope, contemporary, yet grounded in social work traditions of "ethics"; "theories of social work" and "social work practice". The contributors, experts in their field, from around the globe, bring diverse and creative views about the nature of social work theory and how theory can be realised through practice. A must-read book about social work theory.’ - Professor Steven M Shardlow, Professor Emeritus of Social Work, Keele University, United Kingdom Table of ContentsList of Figures; List of Tables; Contributors; Introduction Malcolm Payne and Emma Reith Hall; Part 1: The aims and nature of social work; 1: Social work theory, knowledge and practice Malcolm Payne and Emma Reith Hall; 2: Theoretical aspects of social work - from eclecticism to integration Vladimír Labath and Elena Ondruskova; 3: Psychological and counselling theory in social work: a critical overview Carolyn Noble; 4: Epistemic discourses of ‘explanation’ and ‘understanding’ in assessment models Pavel Navrátil; 5: Theorizing social work in the domains of culture, politics and society Stan Houston; 6: Paradigm shift? Biomedical science and social work thinking Malcolm Carey; Part 2: Theory about social work values; 7: Care and caring Michael D. Fine; 8: Autonomy and dependence Tom Grimwood; 9: Empathy, respect and dignity in social work David Howe; 10: The interpretation of social justice, equality, and inequality in social work: A view from the US Michael Reisch; 11: Spirituality and secularity Beth R. Crisp; Part 3: Theories of social work practice; 12: Relational social work Karen Winter; 13: Contemporary attachment theory: how can it inform social workers? David Shemmings and Yvonne Shemmings; 14: How green is social work? Towards an ecocentric turn in social work John Coates and Mel Gray; 15: Theory on systems, complexity and chaos Chris Hudson; 16: Cognitive-behavioural therapy and social work practice A. Antonio Gonzalez-Prendes and C. M. Cassady; 17: Task-centred practice Simon Cauvain; 18: Strengths perspective: Critical analysis of the influence on social work Robert Blundo, Kristin W. Bolton and Peter Lehmann; 19: Solution-focused practice in social work Guy Shennan; 20: Motivational interviewing’s theory of practice for social work: promises and pitfalls Lori L. Egizio, Douglas C. Smith, Stéphanie Wahab and Kyle Bennett; 21: Narrative social work: key concepts Karen D. Roscoe; 22: Mindfulness and social work Yuk-Lin Renita Wong; 23: Indigenist social work practice Michael Hart; 24: The social pedagogy dimension of social work activity Ewa Marynowicz-Hetka; 25: Locality-based social development: a theoretical perspective for social work Abiot Simeon, Alice K, Butterfield & David P. Moxley; 26: Critical theory and social work: Historical context and contemporary manifestations Kenneth McLaughlin; 27: The return of macro approaches in social work Iain Ferguson; 28: Empowerment ideas in social work Paul Stepney; 29: Anti-oppressive practice Jane Dalrymple and Beverley Burke; 30: Advocacy ideas in social work Tom Wilks; 31: Feminist ideas in social work Sarah Wendt; Part 4: Theory in practice; 32: Family social work practice Fiona Morrison, Viviene E. Cree and Polly Cowan; 33: Theory for social work with children Kathleen Manion; 34: Safeguarding children and the use of theory in practice Penelope Welbourne; 35: Child and adolescent mental health: A psychosocial perspective Emma Reith Hall; 36: Theories of mental illness Pete Benbow and Paul Blakeman; 37: Social work and addiction Hilda Loughran; 38: Disability theory and social work practice Stephen J. Macdonald and Lesley Deacon; 39: Accommodating cognitive differences: New ideas for social work with people with intellectual disabilities Christine Bigby; 40: Social work theory and older people Malcolm Payne; 41: Holistic end-of-life care in social work Cecilia Chan, Candy Fong and Y.L. Fung; Index
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Taylor & Francis Pursuing Intersectionality Unsettling Dominant Imaginaries
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