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Book SynopsisA short, readily accessible and beautifully written piece on a subject of hot debate and controversy. Argues the limits of integration and critiques multiculturalism -- will spark debate Offers valuable insights into how French, British and German policymakers and courts have dealt with their respective 'headscarf affairs.Trade Review"An eye-opener. It is essentially about European liberalism, 'othering' and Muslim integration, and offers some very valuable insights into how French, British and German policymakers and courts have dealt with their respective 'headscarf affairs'." Times Higher Education "The strength of this book lies in the comparison of three states' responses to the headscarf issue, providing a thorough account for a reader new to this subject." Sociology "Joppke's Veil retrieves a topic subjected to clichéd overkill for genuine scholarly analysis. It is erudite, readable and unrivalled, a no-punches-pulled critique of the relationship between Islam, gender and liberalism. Informative, thought-provoking and powerful, it reaches new heights and is a must-read for the informed, or bemused, about Islam in the West." Paul Statham, University of Bristol "All of the trademark features of Joppke's style are in evidence here: a talent for linking empirical and normative questions in a sophisticated yet clear way; an ability to synthesize a wide range of literature and sharply formulate the key issues; and a willingness to challenge and indeed provoke his readers." Rogers Brubaker, University of California "Veil is a highly original and systematic analysis of one of the major problems which Western, especially European, societies are confronting. It is an outstanding contribution, and should be of great interest to sociologists, political scientists and historians." S. N. Eisenstadt, Van Leer Jerusalem Institute "One of the most difficult issues for a liberal state is to consider the conflict between religious freedom and liberal values. Written with pace, authority and wit, Christian Joppke provides the reader with a deeper understanding of western Europe’s struggle with manifestations of religious identity." Kamal Ahmed, Equality and Human Rights CommissionTable of ContentsPreface viii 1 The Islamic Headscarf in Western Europe 1 2 The Pupil’s Headscarf in Republican France 27 3 The Teacher’s Headscarf in Christian–Occidental Germany 53 4 The Extreme Headscarf in Multicultural Britain 81 5 Liberalism and Muslim Integration 107 Notes 127 Bibliography 141 Index 151

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the gripes which plague the lives of modern couples Jean-Claude Kaufmann is one of the best-selling sociologists in France and always provides interesting and accessible accounts of everyday life Often amusing, this study explains the importance of overcoming conflict in strengthening a relationship.Trade Review"Kaufmann is a wise and clever microsociologist, inspired by Erving Goffman, by fashion magazines, and by kittenish and cougarish women. He is the voice of the annoyed, the vexed, the fearful, and the comforted." Contemporary Sociology "Living in an increasingly detraditionalised world opens up glorious new opportunities for individual autonomy and self-realisation. It also creates unprecedented pressures on long-term relationships. Kaufmann brilliantly captures this paradox of life in late modernity, analysing the seemingly limitless sources of mutual irritation in everyday life, as well as spouses' inventive revenge and peacemaking tactics." Véronique Mottier, Jesus College, Cambridge & University of Lausanne "Jean-Claude Kaufman's Gripes is one of those rare books that brings into focus a seemingly unimportant fact of life. Irritation and the slow abrasive effect of the gripes it causes are sands that grind down the gears of relationships. Behavioral scientists and self-help advisers make so much of the powerful passions. Kaufman brilliantly illuminates the simpler forces of social disruption." Charles C. Lemert, author of Muhammad Ali: Trickster in the Culture of IronyTable of ContentsIntroduction PART ONE : 1 + 1 = 4 1. The conjugal adventure Domestic emotions 1 + 1 = 1? Sparks start to fly The comfort zone Doubly irritating objects Key episodes 2. Men and women - different or complementary? The different approaches Glitches Are men less irritated? Irritated by a spectre Millions of Peter Pans? Stubborn macho reactions PART TWO : IN THE EYE OF THE STORM 3. The causes The symbolic toothpaste tube Forced proximity A waltz in double time Traces of the self Money matters Secret worlds Too close Too distant 4. The mechanics The list Crystallisation Letting off steam Aspects of identity ‘Passion killers' and the magic of love Confused feelings A certain notion of the truth Dissonance 5. The wider picture Family baggage «Mummy's boy» «That slut» Inattentiveness and humiliation Dissatisfaction Disgust Pathological irritability Aggravating social circumstances PART THREE : SMALL ACTS OF REVENGE AND ROMANTIC TACTICS 6. Communication difficulties An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth Hot and cold The language of gestures The use of laughter Inside the mind of the irritator Secret acts of revenge 7. Love's secret ways Minuscule victories The about-turn When irritation melts away Physical therapy Judicious use of sulking Seeing reason Reframing the scene The little cinema and voice off Accentuating the positive Conclusion Methodological Appendix A new research technique My direct correspondents A research project cannot be emptied out like a bag My other sources # Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the gripes which plague the lives of modern couples Jean-Claude Kaufmann is one of the best-selling sociologists in France and always provides interesting and accessible accounts of everyday life Often amusing, this study explains the importance of overcoming conflict in strengthening a relationship.Trade Review"Kaufmann is a wise and clever microsociologist, inspired by Erving Goffman, by fashion magazines, and by kittenish and cougarish women. He is the voice of the annoyed, the vexed, the fearful, and the comforted." Contemporary Sociology "Living in an increasingly detraditionalised world opens up glorious new opportunities for individual autonomy and self-realisation. It also creates unprecedented pressures on long-term relationships. Kaufmann brilliantly captures this paradox of life in late modernity, analysing the seemingly limitless sources of mutual irritation in everyday life, as well as spouses' inventive revenge and peacemaking tactics." Véronique Mottier, Jesus College, Cambridge & University of Lausanne "Jean-Claude Kaufman's Gripes is one of those rare books that brings into focus a seemingly unimportant fact of life. Irritation and the slow abrasive effect of the gripes it causes are sands that grind down the gears of relationships. Behavioral scientists and self-help advisers make so much of the powerful passions. Kaufman brilliantly illuminates the simpler forces of social disruption." Charles C. Lemert, author of Muhammad Ali: Trickster in the Culture of IronyTable of ContentsIntroduction PART ONE : 1 + 1 = 4 1. The conjugal adventure Domestic emotions 1 + 1 = 1? Sparks start to fly The comfort zone Doubly irritating objects Key episodes 2. Men and women - different or complementary? The different approaches Glitches Are men less irritated? Irritated by a spectre Millions of Peter Pans? Stubborn macho reactions PART TWO : IN THE EYE OF THE STORM 3. The causes The symbolic toothpaste tube Forced proximity A waltz in double time Traces of the self Money matters Secret worlds Too close Too distant 4. The mechanics The list Crystallisation Letting off steam Aspects of identity ‘Passion killers' and the magic of love Confused feelings A certain notion of the truth Dissonance 5. The wider picture Family baggage «Mummy's boy» «That slut» Inattentiveness and humiliation Dissatisfaction Disgust Pathological irritability Aggravating social circumstances PART THREE : SMALL ACTS OF REVENGE AND ROMANTIC TACTICS 6. Communication difficulties An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth Hot and cold The language of gestures The use of laughter Inside the mind of the irritator Secret acts of revenge 7. Love's secret ways Minuscule victories The about-turn When irritation melts away Physical therapy Judicious use of sulking Seeing reason Reframing the scene The little cinema and voice off Accentuating the positive Conclusion Methodological Appendix A new research technique My direct correspondents A research project cannot be emptied out like a bag My other sources # Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThe gap between rich and poor, included and excluded, advantaged and disadvantaged is steadily growing as inequality becomes one of the most pressing issues of our times. The new edition of this popular text explores current patterns of inequality in the context of increasing globalization, world recession and neoliberal policies of austerity.Trade Review"Bradley successfully combines political critique and trenchant scholarship in this up-to-the minute revision of her now classic text. Her focus is firmly on increasing inequality and polarization, in all their dimensions, in the context of globalization and the entrenchment of austerity and individualism. Her arguments are accessible, engaging and convincing. The book makes an important contribution to the resurgence of class analysis, and will be widely read." Miriam Glucksmann, University of Essex"Harriet Bradley’s new edition of Fractured Identities synthesises the changes consequent upon globalisation, the War on Terror, and changing demographics since the first edition with her clear and coherent account of the classic sociological work. Any student using the book will be extremely fortunate: it is innovative, current, and classic."Sara Delamont, Cardiff UniversityTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsIntroduction to Second edition1 Introductory: Inequality and Identity 2 Inequality, Fragmentation and Identity3 Capitalism, Modernity and Global Change4 The Death and Rebirth of Class5 Gender: Rethinking Patriarchy6 �Race� and Ethnicity: �Travelling in the West�7 Age: Generations and Gaps8 Emergent Identities and Inequalities: Disability, Sexual Orientation and Religious Affiliation9 Conclusion: Fractured Identities: Processes of Fragmentation and Polarization in Globalizing Capitalist SocietiesBibliography and SourcesIndex

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Book SynopsisRead the first chapter of this innovative new text here Social life is a collective process, and virtually all of social life in contemporary industrial nations is shaped by formal organizations and recognized social institutions.Trade Review"Organizations structure our daily lives, but few of us recognize their powerful influence. In this book, Lune offers a clear and accessible introduction to organization studies. With its mix of classical theory, contemporary research, and vivid real-life examples, Understanding Organizations will enlighten students and professionals alike. Read this book to unlock the mysteries of complex organizations."—Christine Williams, University of Texas at Austin "Understanding Organizations is the most comprehensive, historical, and accessible treatment of the social science of organizations available now. It asks insightful questions, provides theoretically informed answers, will inspire students to study organizations and lay readers to critically evaluate the organizations surrounding us."—Kevin T. Leicht, University of IowaTable of ContentsList of Figures and Tables vii Acknowledgments viii 1 Introducing Organizations 1 What is an organization? 1 The organizational society 8 Key Readings 17 2 Classic Theories of Organizations 19 Weber – bureaucracy and beyond 20 Durkheim and the division of labor in society 28 Karl Marx and the spirit of capitalism 32 Conclusions 37 Key Readings 38 3 Management and Administration 40 How work works 41 Rational systems – Fayol, Ford, Taylor 42 Organizations as human systems 54 Key Readings 60 4 Culture in Organizations 61 What workers want 63 The TVA and the hearts of men 67 What workers feel 69 Bureaucracy as a culture 71 Organizational cultures at work 76 Culture shift 78 Dress for success 81 Conclusions 82 Key Readings 83 5 Organizational Dysfunctions 85 Everyday dysfunction 86 Built-in failures 96 Disasters 99 Key Readings 104 6 Organizations and Environments 105 Defi nitions and assumptions 105 Relations among organizations 111 The neo-institutional model 125 Key Readings 131 7 The Non- profi t Sector 132 Defining the non-profit sector 133 Why is there a non-profit sector? 135 How are NPOs different? 140 Commerce and community at an arts organization 144 The three sectors intersect 145 Key Readings 153 8 Organizing for Social Change 154 Community-based non-profits and the state 155 Social change organizations 161 Key Readings 171 9 What's Next for the Sociology of Organizations? 173 Which way is forward? 173 Organizations are at the heart of sociology 187 Now that you know this . . . 191 Glossary 193 References 198 Index 211

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Book SynopsisGlobal Media Studies is unique in its coverage of places, peoples, institutions, and discourses. Toby Miller and Marwan M. Kraidy provide a comprehensive how-to guide to the study of media, going far beyond the established English-language literature and drawing on the best methods and research from around the world.Trade Review�This is a highly distinctive reformulation of the core concepts and objectives of media studies for the 21st century. Politically engaged, intellectually lucid, impressively wide-ranging in its sources of evidence, at times unapologetically opinionated, and always pitching for your attention, this is a breath of fresh air for the teaching of media studies. The next generation of students will be the better for it.� Graeme Turner, University of Queensland �Media is the new infrastructural and aesthetic condition of the world, calling for an urgent reassessment of older approaches. Global Media Studies does precisely this by offering exciting insights into this condition now unfolding before us. Expertly synthesizing debates in media and cultural theory, Miller and Kraidy bring together new perspectives from across the globe to make sense of our changing present.� Ravi Sundaram, Centre for the Study of Developing SocietiesTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter One: Media Studies Chapter Two: Global Studies Chapter Three: Political Economy Chapter Four: Policy and Governance Chapter Five: Mobile Telephony (with Richard Maxwell) Chapter Six: The United States of America as Global Media Behemoth (with Bill Grantham) Chapter Seven: Textual Analysis Chapter Eight: Reality Television Chapter Nine: Audiences Conclusion Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisThe global financial crisis has challenged many of our most authoritative economic ideologies and policies. After thirty years of reshaping the world to conform to the market, governments and societies are now calling for a retreat to a yet undefined new economic order.Trade Review"Fresh and well-written."Contemporary Sociology"Finally here is a book that makes brilliant sense out of globalization's multiple and often contradictory facets. With deep insight and sparkling illustrations, Centeno and Cohen offer a comprehensive overview of how global capitalism works: both its promise and threats. Read it to understand our past, present, and future economic worlds."Viviana A. Zelizer, Princeton University "This book shows the virtues of a historical/sociological interpretation of global capitalism, and as a bonus the writing is graceful and clear. Conflicting viewpoints are judiciously and succinctly evaluated. The extensive references to the literature are unobtrusive and impressive. Putting the current crisis into perspective, without reducing its urgency, is a singular achievement."Charles Perrow, Yale UniversityTable of ContentsList of Figures, Tables, and Boxes vi Acknowledgments viii Introduction 1 1 Global Capitalism 11 2 Trade 38 3 Finance and Wealth 64 4 Marketing and Consumption 94 5 Governance 120 6 Inequality 146 7 Living with Limits 174 Conclusion 198 Notes 209 References 213 Index 232

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Book SynopsisShould governments be involved in economic affairs? Challenging prevailing wisdom about the benefits of self-regulating markets, this accessible and engaging book advances a uniquely sociological perspective on economy and state connections to emphasize that states can never be divorced from economy.Trade Review"Economy and State offers a wonderful introduction to the burgeoning fields of economic and political sociology, and in particular to work at the dynamic intersection of those fields. Why do labor markets, financial markets, and stock markets take on different forms at different points in time, and in different countries? What public policies and regulations are essential to the operation of these markets across settings? Bandelj and Sowers' sweeping overview shows how governments structure all aspects of the economy, large and small. Everyone interested in understanding economic behavior should read this book." Frank Dobbin, Harvard University "This smart, accessible book surveys a vast and complex terrain with clarity and insight. From the workings of monetary and fiscal policies to debates regarding the welfare state, from the origins of neoliberalism to consideration of the determinants of economic development, among many other topics, Bandelj and Sowers offer a lucid overview of key issues pertaining to the state's role in constituting the economy in contemporary society. With clear explanations, broad coverage, and a comparative emphasis, this book will provide an extraordinary resource for teaching." Greta Krippner, University of Michigan "In a world where too many people really believe there is an invisible hand coordinating economic activity, this book will come as an accessible and concise discussion of the many ways in which states are involved in the distribution and exchange of economic goods. Bandelj and Sowers have written a welcome review of the relationships that different state forms have with economic orders." Nicole Biggart, University of CaliforniaTable of ContentsDetailed contents vi List of Illustrations ix 1 Introduction 1 2 Property: The State's Role in Capitalist and Socialist Economies 26 3 Money: The State's Role in Monetary Policy, Government Spending, and Taxation 56 4 Labor: The State's Role in Redistribution and Employment 84 5 Firms: The State's Role in Business and Industry Governance 110 6 Development: The State’s Role in Advancing Economic Prosperity 137 7 International and Global Economy: The State's Role in Managing the Territorial Boundaries of Economic Transactions 164 8 Conclusion 192 Glossary 204 References 211 Index 233

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Book Synopsis* An innovative study that examines the personalised nature of political communication. * A comprehensive account of the shifting boundaries between the public and private. * International in scope, the book draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources.Trade Review'An extremely useful book for those who are interested in the world beyond the level of bar-room gossip.' Morning Star 'Stanyer has delivered a highly persuasive evidence-based study, creatively developed and carried out, drawing on a range of data sets inventively designed to compare how far the private lives of politicians are reported in seven countries. In my view, Intimate Politics has genuine international relevance and should be considered the benchmark study for future scholarship.' Journalism Studies 'Stanyer's treatment of the phenomenon of “intimization” is data-rich, conceptually mature and several-sided. He systematically examines it by genre, over an extended time span and, in a revealing comparative analysis, across seven advanced democracies. Intimate Politics is likely to be the definitive treatment of its subject for years to come.' Jay Blumler, University of Leeds 'For the first time, intimization and popularization are dealt with using hard data, showing that they are not just in the minds of scholars but that they represent tendencies that have emerged in several countries worldwide. Our democracies are facing at the same time new strategies on the part of politicians and also already well-rooted journalistic routines.' Paolo Mancini, Università di PerugiaTable of ContentsContents List of figures and tables Acknowledgements Introduction: Politicians’ Personal Lives in the Media Spotlight 1. Soft Focus: Leaders’ Personal Lives Close-up 2. Digging for Dirt: Publicizing Politicians’ Sex Lives 3. Changing Exposure: Critical Moments and the Uncovering of Politicians’ Infidelity 4. Transnational Revelations: Flows, Access and Control in a Global News Environment 5. Drawing Conclusions: Intimization and Democratic Politics Appendix: Notes on Research Methods and Indicators References Endnotes

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Book SynopsisIt is often remarked that politicians' private lives are becoming a feature of political communication in many advanced industrial democracies. However, there have so far been no genuinely comparative studies examining the personalized nature of political communication. Intimate Politics provides for the first time a systematic comparative analysis of such developments in Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK and the US. Drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, it assesses the extent to which the private lives of politicians have become a feature of political communication in each democracy. The book provides a comprehensive account of the shifting boundaries between the public and private, and whether any developments are universal or more advanced in some democracies than others, and seeks to explain why this might be. Intimate Politics will be of great value for students and scholars of communication and media studies and political science aTrade Review'An extremely useful book for those who are interested in the world beyond the level of bar-room gossip.' Morning Star 'Stanyer has delivered a highly persuasive evidence-based study, creatively developed and carried out, drawing on a range of data sets inventively designed to compare how far the private lives of politicians are reported in seven countries. In my view, Intimate Politics has genuine international relevance and should be considered the benchmark study for future scholarship.' Journalism Studies 'Stanyer's treatment of the phenomenon of “intimization” is data-rich, conceptually mature and several-sided. He systematically examines it by genre, over an extended time span and, in a revealing comparative analysis, across seven advanced democracies. Intimate Politics is likely to be the definitive treatment of its subject for years to come.' Jay Blumler, University of Leeds 'For the first time, intimization and popularization are dealt with using hard data, showing that they are not just in the minds of scholars but that they represent tendencies that have emerged in several countries worldwide. Our democracies are facing at the same time new strategies on the part of politicians and also already well-rooted journalistic routines.' Paolo Mancini, Università di PerugiaTable of ContentsContents List of figures and tables Acknowledgements Introduction: Politicians’ Personal Lives in the Media Spotlight 1. Soft Focus: Leaders’ Personal Lives Close-up 2. Digging for Dirt: Publicizing Politicians’ Sex Lives 3. Changing Exposure: Critical Moments and the Uncovering of Politicians’ Infidelity 4. Transnational Revelations: Flows, Access and Control in a Global News Environment 5. Drawing Conclusions: Intimization and Democratic Politics Appendix: Notes on Research Methods and Indicators References Endnotes

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Book SynopsisFocusing on ten examples of contemporary Diasporas from Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas, this book describes and illustrates the problems confronting immigrant communities as they attempt to protect their inherited culture, while coping with the demands and the opportunities they encounter in their adopted country.Trade Review"A significant attempt to comprehensively gauge the shape and dynamics of the world's diaspora communities, which is no small task for a relatively short book. Yet Esman's deep knowledge and overview of the research literature makes him uniquely placed to undertake such a venture ... Esman manages to demonstrate not only why diasporas are so important in modern societies, but also how every single society on earth is today affected by migration in one way or another ... an interesting and informative read." Runnymeade's Quarterly Bulletin "Milton Esman's highly original and insightful new book focuses on a hitherto underanalyzed type of ethnic conflict that is of crucial and growing importance in the 21st century. It is both a superb example of comparative analysis and a rich source of persuasive policy recommendations." Arend Lijphart, University of California, San Diego "Using examples from four continents, Milton Esman documents the major variations determining whether diasporas adjust to their host societies, continue to evince a predominant loyalty to their homelands or evolve a hybrid set of attachments. By his analytical clarity and pointed illustrations, the author has made a noteworthy contribution to diaspora studies." Robin Cohen, University of Oxford "A wide ranging and insightful analysis of the distinctive trajectories that diasporic groups experience. Esman deftly illuminates the challenges posed by large-scale movements of people and charts the potential pathways for incorporating migrant communities into their new host societies." Margaret Weir, University of California, BerkeleyTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Chapter 1 What are diasporas, why do they matter? 3 Chapter 2 Definition and classes of diasporas 13 Chapter 3 Contemporary case studies 22 3a. North Africans in France 22 3b. Overseas Chinese: Malaysian, Thai, Japanese 35 3c. Zionists in Palestine 48 3d. Ukrainians in Canada 60 3e. The “Russian” diaspora in Israel 69 3f. Afro-Brazilians, 1531–2008 76 3g. Palestinians in Kuwait 84 3h. Mexicans in the United States 88 Chapter 4 Problems and processes of adaptation 100 Chapter 5 Diasporas and international relations 120 Chapter 6 Diasporas and ethnic conflict 133 Chapter 7 Diasporas and public policy 149 Chapter 8 Prospects and outcomes 167 Notes 184 Bibliography 199 Index 207

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Book SynopsisFocusing on ten examples of contemporary Diasporas from Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas, this book describes and illustrates the problems confronting immigrant communities as they attempt to protect their inherited culture, while coping with the demands and the opportunities they encounter in their adopted country.Trade Review"A very clear, coherent fascinating and original argumentation."Political Studies Review"A significant attempt to comprehensively gauge the shape and dynamics of the world's diaspora communities, which is no small task for a relatively short book. Yet Esman's deep knowledge and overview of the research literature makes him uniquely placed to undertake such a venture ... Esman manages to demonstrate not only why diasporas are so important in modern societies, but also how every single society on earth is today affected by migration in one way or another ... an interesting and informative read."Runnymeade's Quarterly Bulletin "Milton Esman's highly original and insightful new book focuses on a hitherto underanalyzed type of ethnic conflict that is of crucial and growing importance in the 21st century. It is both a superb example of comparative analysis and a rich source of persuasive policy recommendations." Arend Lijphart, University of California, San Diego "Using examples from four continents, Milton Esman documents the major variations determining whether diasporas adjust to their host societies, continue to evince a predominant loyalty to their homelands or evolve a hybrid set of attachments. By his analytical clarity and pointed illustrations, the author has made a noteworthy contribution to diaspora studies." Robin Cohen, University of Oxford "A wide ranging and insightful analysis of the distinctive trajectories that diasporic groups experience. Esman deftly illuminates the challenges posed by large-scale movements of people and charts the potential pathways for incorporating migrant communities into their new host societies." Margaret Weir, University of California, BerkeleyTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Chapter 1 What are diasporas, why do they matter? 3 Chapter 2 Definition and classes of diasporas 13 Chapter 3 Contemporary case studies 22 3a. North Africans in France 22 3b. Overseas Chinese: Malaysian, Thai, Japanese 35 3c. Zionists in Palestine 48 3d. Ukrainians in Canada 60 3e. The “Russian” diaspora in Israel 69 3f. Afro-Brazilians, 1531–2008 76 3g. Palestinians in Kuwait 84 3h. Mexicans in the United States 88 Chapter 4 Problems and processes of adaptation 100 Chapter 5 Diasporas and international relations 120 Chapter 6 Diasporas and ethnic conflict 133 Chapter 7 Diasporas and public policy 149 Chapter 8 Prospects and outcomes 167 Notes 184 Bibliography 199 Index 207

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Book SynopsisOffers an examination of Asian immigration to the United States, focusing on three central questions: What causes Asian immigration to the United States? How do post-1965 Asian immigrants impact American society? How do new Asian immigrants and their children adapt to American life?Trade Review"Asian Immigration to the United States is the first social science book that provides a very comprehensive and systematic examination of Asian immigration, especially since 1965, using theories, secondary sources, and empirical data. It is well balanced in theory and empirical data, is easy to read, and is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate Asian American courses."Pyong Gap Min, Queens College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York "The content of this book is rich and balanced from a sociological perspective with a unique Asian American studies sensitivity. Professor Yang is an expert in the area of international migration and Asian immigration to the United States. His formal training in demography and methodology adds empirical sophistication and analytical rigor to existing literature on Asian immigration and immigrants."Min Zhou, University of California, Los Angeles "Yang's Asian Immigration to the United States is a very fluid and accessible study. It is structurally sound and complete, and will be a very useful reference for researchers, students, policy-makers, and anyone who is interested in Asian immigration."Huping Ling, Truman State UniversityTable of ContentsPreface. 1. Introduction. 2. A Theory of Asian Immigration. 3. Pre-1965 Asian Immigration. 4. Post-1965 Asian Immigration. 5. Impacts of Asian Immigration on U.S. Society. 6. Adaptation of Asian Immigrants and Their Children. 7. Conclusion Notes. References.

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Book SynopsisOffers an examination of Asian immigration to the United States, focusing on three central questions: What causes Asian immigration to the United States? How do post-1965 Asian immigrants impact American society? How do new Asian immigrants and their children adapt to American life?Trade Review"Asian Immigration to the United States is the first social science book that provides a very comprehensive and systematic examination of Asian immigration, especially since 1965, using theories, secondary sources, and empirical data. It is well balanced in theory and empirical data, is easy to read, and is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate Asian American courses."Pyong Gap Min, Queens College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York "The content of this book is rich and balanced from a sociological perspective with a unique Asian American studies sensitivity. Professor Yang is an expert in the area of international migration and Asian immigration to the United States. His formal training in demography and methodology adds empirical sophistication and analytical rigor to existing literature on Asian immigration and immigrants."Min Zhou, University of California, Los Angeles "Yang's Asian Immigration to the United States is a very fluid and accessible study. It is structurally sound and complete, and will be a very useful reference for researchers, students, policy-makers, and anyone who is interested in Asian immigration."Huping Ling, Truman State University Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Introduction. 2. A Theory of Asian Immigration. 3. Pre-1965 Asian Immigration. 4. Post-1965 Asian Immigration. 5. Impacts of Asian Immigration on U.S. Society. 6. Adaptation of Asian Immigrants and Their Children. 7. Conclusion Notes. References.

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Book SynopsisWinner of the American Sociological Association''s ''Distinguished Book Award'' in the Religion category. For most of us, Apocalypse suggests the cataclysmic end of the world. Yet in Greek apocalypse means revelation, and the real subject of the Book of Revelation is how the sacred arises in history at a moment of crisis and destiny. With origins in ancient religions, the apocalyptic has been a transformative force from the time of the Crusades, through the Reformation, the French Revolution and modern communism, all the way to the present day Islamic Jihad and War on Terror. In Apocalypse, John R. Hall explores the significance of apocalyptic movements and the role they have played in the rise of the West and The Empire of Modernity. This brilliant cross-disciplinary study offers a novel basis for rethinking our social order and its ambivalent relations to sacred history. Apocalypse will attract general readers seeking new understandings ofTrade ReviewASA 2010 DistinguishedBook Award - Religion Section "This learned and provocative study will long remain central in the discussions to follow." Contemporary Sociology "Hall's mastery of this literature enables him to construct of a new theory of modernity that has an explanatory power that is clear and compelling. Apocalypse is a dense work, rich in detail and information, that is well worth reading." Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion "A masterly account of a phenomenon that, far from passing out with the coming of modernity,seems intent on re-charging it with its own turbulent passions." European Journal of Social Theory "An extraordinarily erudite and readable book about the apocalyptic imaginary and its range over three millenia." Review of Politics "In this brilliantly conceived study, Hall not only presents a fascinating array of images about the end of time from antiquity to the present, but also forces us to rethink the role of apocalyptic thinking in the human imagination. This mind-bending study shows us that there is an apocalyptic strand to modernity and history, and will affect our own way of thinking about the global future." Mark Juergensmeyer, University of California, Santa Barbara "This is a necessary book. Theoretically sophisticated, historically erudite, Hall explains the contemporary crisis in a new way. Conflicts between the religious and the secular have given way to confrontations between sacred and profane. Apocalypse has entered fully into modern history, and it may be here to stay." Jeffrey C. Alexander, Yale University "The apocalyptic imagination, the idea that historical time could come to an end is indeed a fascinating one. Moreover, as we learn from John R. Hall's impressive study, this idea itself has a history which he traces across the centuries from Ancient Babylonia to contemporary America and Islamic radicalism. The book represents a highly illuminating analysis of the reality and power of social imaginations of time and the end of times." Martin Riesebrodt, University of Chicago "Anyone who has ever wondered 'What on earth is the world coming to?' should read Apocalypse. Few will fail to learn much from this masterly tour de force as John Hall takes us on a sometimes astonishing, occasionally chilling, and always gripping journey through history, explaining how alternative visions of time can herald alternative versions of The End." Eileen Barker, London School of Economics Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. 1. Seeing through the apocalypse. 2. The ancient origins of history and the apocalypse. 3. Medieval Christendom and its Others. 4. Apocalypse re-formed. 5. Modernity and the apocalyptic. 6. Radical Islam and the globalized apocalyptic. 7. The last apocalypse? Notes. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisVideo surveillance, public records, fingerprints, hidden microphones, RFID chips: in contemporary societies the intrusive techniques of surveillance used in daily life have increased dramatically.Trade Review"A tightly packed and critical history of the global rise of security, surveillance and suspicion."David Lyon, Queens University "This book cuts through the clutter of post-9/11 political rhetoric to reveal the contours of a global capitalist surveillance economy in which the logics of policing and marketing converge. Mattelart counters the urgent injunction to ignore history in the face of the contemporary threat (because 'everything has changed') by exploring the long marriage between capitalism and surveillance. The book shows us how the mobilization of the promise of security has been used to undermine freedom, and suggests what it might mean to think the two together. This is an indispensable work that explores the sometimes invisible atmosphere in which we move: that of ubiquitous surveillance, tracking, and targeting - and the interests which these serve."Mark Andrejevic, University of IowaTable of ContentsIntroductionI Disciplining / Managing1 - Surveillance: delinquency as a political observatory2 - Punishing: the apprehended multitude3 - Managing Mass Society: the lessons of total warII Hegemonizing / Pacifying4 - The Cold War and the religion of national security5 - "Civic action" or the reappropriation of the national security doctrine6 - Counterinsurgency, the crossroads of expeditionary forces7 - The internationalisation of tortureIII Securitizing / Insecuritizing8 - The new domestic order9 - War without end: the techno-security paradigm10 - The European Police Area11 - The traceability of bodies and goodsEpilogue

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Book SynopsisFor over four decades, Martin Scorsese has been the chronicler of an obsessive society, where material possessions and physical comfort are valued, where the pursuit of individual improvement is rewarded and where male prerogative is respected and preserved. Scorsese has often described his films as sociology and he has a point: his storytelling condenses complex information into comprehensible narratives about society. In this sense, he has been a guide through a dark world of nineteenth century crypto-fascism to a fetishistic twentieth century in which goods, fame, money and power are held to have magical power. Author of Tyson: Nurture of the Beast and Beckham, Ellis Cashmore turns his attention to arguably the most influential living film- maker to explore how Scorsese envisions America. Greed, manhood, the city and romantic love feature on Scorsese''s landscape of secular materialism. They are among the themes Cashmore argues have driven and inform ScorsesTrade Review"A valuable and accessible contribution to Scorsese studies. Published at the very moment in which Scorsese's relevance as a contemporary Hollywood filmmaker has understandably been questioned in some quarters, Cashmore's book repositions the director's films as culturally significant objects and thereby promises to broaden the parameters of future studies." Film-Philosophy "Martin Scorsese's America is a remarkable study focused not only on an individual but on a creator of a vision." Film Ireland "The author accessibly makes a case for the director as a key chronicler of (male) America." Total Film "Cashmore has written a book on Scorsese that should appeal to fans, and provides a solid introduction to a decent critical analysis of the bulk of his work. Academically it's thorough, with enough references that it would serve as a perfect keystone text ... a pleasant read." Eye for Film 'Ellis Cashmore acknowledges Scorsese as a visionary of modern cinema and hails him as the world's greatest living film maker ... Cashmore provides an easily accessible insight into Scorsese's catalogue of cinematic classics, including Goodfellas and Casino, as well as his lesser-known documenataries and television shows ... [Martin Scorsese's America] is aimed at a wide range of film fans, from students to avid cinema goers.' Express & Star "With this innovative study of his films, Ellis Cashmore has raised Martin Scorsese to the ranks of key chroniclers of American society. As Frank Capra was the voice of the Depression era and John Ford revealed America as shaped by World War II and its aftermath, Scorsese provides an on-going interpretation of the past forty years: rock and roll, Reaganism, civil rights, feminism, and the revision of the American dream. Cashmore tells us a great deal about both Scorsese and America." Richard A. Blake, Boston College "Ellis Cashmore's Martin Scorsese's America probes the cinematic oeuvre of one of the world's major film directors, ferreting out his recurrent themes, obsessions, and visions of contemporary life in the United States. Capturing the variety and diversity of Scorsese's work, Cashmore provides an illuminating portrait of a major cineaste and makes the case that Scorsese should be seen as one of the great U.S. directors whose visions of American life are as incisive and insightful as many great literary artists." Douglas Kellner, UCLATable of ContentsONE: INTRODUCTION -GRAND, DARK, AMERICAN VISION TWO: DREAM GONE TOXICTHREE: WHOSE LAW? WHAT ORDER?FOUR: MINDS AND THE METROPOLISFIVE: PAWNS IN THEIR GAMESIX: WHAT THE PEOPLE WANT SEVEN: FAMILY VALUESEIGHT: IDEA OF A MANNINE: WOMEN LOSETEN: SUBMISSION TO ROMANCEELEVEN: PRICE OF MONEY- CONCLUSIONFilmographyBibliography

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Book SynopsisProvides a comprehensive overview and analysis of what has come to be called the 'new politics of consumption'. This book offers an examination of anti-consumerism and explores what this means for the future of political debate. It explores anti-consumerism as cultural interpretation, lifestyle change, and collective action.Trade Review"Highly recommended. Graduate students/faculty." Choice "A fascinating exploration of what anti-consumerism (as cultural interpretation, lifestyle change, and collective action) means for the future of political debate, especially in the context of the recent economic crisis." Long Range Planning "Written in accessible if academic prose, Humphery's book explores this question in more complex and nuanced ways than is often the case in existing theoretical and populist reactions, which naively reject consumerism outright." Green World "[A] sophisticated analysis of consumerism." The Australian "There could hardly be a more timely issue - nor a more compelling study of the historical and political implications of the excess that may well be crushing the world as we knew it." Charles Lemert, Wesleyan University "Excess offers an insightful view of the many dimensions of consumption reformers must address—from the waste economy to environmental degradation, and from unhappiness at too much choice to the stress of too little money. Humphery dares us to hope that we can create a better vision of the good life without giving up our pleasures." Sharon Zukin, Brooklyn College, and author of Point of Purchase: How Shopping Changed American CultureTable of ContentsPreface vii Acknowledgements xiv Introduction: Trouble in Consumer Paradise 1 1 The New Politics of Consumption 15 2 Anti-Consumerism in Action 49 3 Encountering Anti-Consumerism 81 4 Interpreting Material Life 110 5 Consuming Differently 153 Postscript: After the Boom, Beyond the West 178 Notes 184 Bibliography 230 Index 254

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Book SynopsisIn his previous books Alain Touraine analysed the great changes that have transformed our personal and collective lives; in this new book he shows that we need to transform our ways of thinking about these changes.Trade Review‘Once again, as so many times before, by thinking differently Alain Touraine allows us to do the same. No one so easily cuts against the grain to show his readers how better to join the hard boards of social and political life.' Charles Lemert, author of Thinking the Unthinkable ‘Touraine's analyses of modernity and the subject, of social movements and of the meaning of freedom, are concise, original and indeed provocative for all those who cling to conventional wisdoms. The book combines wisdom with commitment, the experience of the scholar with the relentless questioning typical of a great mind.' Peter Wagner, Trento UniversityTable of ContentsSTARTING POINT. PART ONE: A BLIND SOCIETY. CHAPTER ONE: DOING AWAY WITH THE DOMINANT INTERPRETIVE DISCOURSE. CHAPTER TWO: THE IMAGINARY REVOLUTION. CHAPTER THREE: KILLING THE SUBJECT. CHAPTER FOUR: DEFENSIVE POLICIES. CHAPTER FIVE: LIGHT AND SHADE. PART TWO: A NEW WAY OF LOOKING AT THINGS. CHAPTER SIX : INTRODUCTION TO PART TWO: THE THEATRE FILLS UP. CHAPTER SEVEN: MODERNITY. CHAPTER EIGHT: THE SUBJECT. CHAPTER NINE: CONFLICTS AND MOVEMENTS. CHAPTER TEN: THE SUBJECT, THE OTHER, AND OTHERS. POINT OF ARRIVAL. REFERENCES. INDEX.

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Book SynopsisIn his previous books Alain Touraine analysed the great changes that have transformed our personal and collective lives; in this new book he shows that we need to transform our ways of thinking about these changes.Trade Review‘Once again, as so many times before, by thinking differently Alain Touraine allows us to do the same. No one so easily cuts against the grain to show his readers how better to join the hard boards of social and political life.' Charles Lemert, author of Thinking the Unthinkable ‘Touraine's analyses of modernity and the subject, of social movements and of the meaning of freedom, are concise, original and indeed provocative for all those who cling to conventional wisdoms. The book combines wisdom with commitment, the experience of the scholar with the relentless questioning typical of a great mind.' Peter Wagner, Trento UniversityTable of ContentsSTARTING POINT. PART ONE: A BLIND SOCIETY. CHAPTER ONE: DOING AWAY WITH THE DOMINANT INTERPRETIVE DISCOURSE. CHAPTER TWO: THE IMAGINARY REVOLUTION. CHAPTER THREE: KILLING THE SUBJECT. CHAPTER FOUR: DEFENSIVE POLICIES. CHAPTER FIVE: LIGHT AND SHADE. PART TWO: A NEW WAY OF LOOKING AT THINGS. CHAPTER SIX : INTRODUCTION TO PART TWO: THE THEATRE FILLS UP. CHAPTER SEVEN: MODERNITY. CHAPTER EIGHT: THE SUBJECT. CHAPTER NINE: CONFLICTS AND MOVEMENTS. CHAPTER TEN: THE SUBJECT, THE OTHER, AND OTHERS. POINT OF ARRIVAL. REFERENCES. INDEX.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an invaluable introduction to the theoretical foundations and practical applications of interactionist approaches to everyday life.Trade Review"Written by internationally recognized experts in the field, the first part of this book is an excellent guide to the different strands of qualitative sociology. The authors are able to convey complicated ideas in clear and accessible language. The authors then demonstrate that these ideas have a tangible impact on our understanding of a range of contemporary social issues. I highly recommend Sociologies of Interaction."Philip Manning, Cleveland State University"It neither simplifies the complexity of the three key approaches to social interaction, nor does it complicate the elegant simplicity of their central ideas. Along the way students are offered dozens of empirical hooks to hang the ideas from, leaving little excuse for losing their interactionist hats. Not so much a foundation, then, as a hallway connecting into a number of further intriguing rooms."Eric Laurier, Edinburgh UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction page 1 1 Pragmatism and Symbolic Interactionism 8 2 Phenomenology and Ethnomethodology 35 3 Conversation Analysis and the Interaction Order 63 4 Status and Power 98 5 The Body, Health and Illness 121 6 Work 142 7 Deviance 162 8 Leisure 188 Conclusion 208 Notes 219 References 221 Index 237

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an invaluable introduction to the theoretical foundations and practical applications of interactionist approaches to everyday life.Trade Review"Written by internationally recognized experts in the field, the first part of this book is an excellent guide to the different strands of qualitative sociology. The authors are able to convey complicated ideas in clear and accessible language. The authors then demonstrate that these ideas have a tangible impact on our understanding of a range of contemporary social issues. I highly recommend Sociologies of Interaction."Philip Manning, Cleveland State University"It neither simplifies the complexity of the three key approaches to social interaction, nor does it complicate the elegant simplicity of their central ideas. Along the way students are offered dozens of empirical hooks to hang the ideas from, leaving little excuse for losing their interactionist hats. Not so much a foundation, then, as a hallway connecting into a number of further intriguing rooms."Eric Laurier, Edinburgh UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction page 1 1 Pragmatism and Symbolic Interactionism 8 2 Phenomenology and Ethnomethodology 35 3 Conversation Analysis and the Interaction Order 63 4 Status and Power 98 5 The Body, Health and Illness 121 6 Work 142 7 Deviance 162 8 Leisure 188 Conclusion 208 Notes 219 References 221 Index 237

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Book SynopsisMost of us who live in the North and the West consume far too much - too much meat, too much fat, too much sugar, too much salt. We are more likely to put on too much weight than to go hungry. We live in a society that is heading for a crash. We are aware of what is happening and yet we refuse to take it fully into account.Trade Review"I would like to use the opportunity of this review to urge readers to take up Latouche's remarkable book." Sustainability, Science, Practice, and Policy "This little book is a pleasure to read. It is critical, contrarian, informative and provocative. Latouche advances a coherent set of proposals for reversing the treadmill of an ever-more insistent growth dynamic in favour of a more serene existence based on quality of life, solidarity and respect for the environment." Bob Jessop, University of LancasterTable of ContentsForeword Introduction 1 The Territory of De-Growth A UFO in the Microcosm of Politicking What is De-Growth? A Battle over Ideas and Words The Two Sources of De-Growth The Green Algae and the Snail An Unsustainable Ecological Footprint A False Solution: Reducing the Population 2 A Concrete Utopia The De-Growth Revolution The Virtuous Circle of Quiet Contraction De-Growth as a Local Project Is Reducing Growth a Retrograde Step? De-Growth: A Challenge for the South Is De-Growth Reformist or Revolutionary? 3 A Political Programme An Electoral Programme Jobs for All in a De-Growth Society De-Growth: Behind the Work-Based Society Is De-Growth Soluble in Capitalism? Is De-Growth a Right-Wing Policy or a Left-Wing Policy? Do We Need a De-Growth Party? Conclusion References

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Book SynopsisSince the late eighteenth century, politics, protest, and the state have evolved together, each shaping the other in significant ways. This title shows how the modern national state developed in tandem with social movement mobilization, arguing that to understand the state fully, you cannot ignore the role of political protest.Trade Review"A thoughtful, concise and engaging account that will serve as an admirable introduction to the field." Choice "States & Social Movements is not only timely, but also timeless, as it presents a blueprint of political protest that is equally relevant for the 18th century Western states, as for the globalised world of today." London School of Economics and Political Science blog "Globalization has not reduced the importance of the state for social movements as actors of a politics by other means. In this clearly written and well-researched volume, Hank Johnston builds upon the best scholarship on social movements, adding an innovative perspective in particular on the dynamics of protest in non-democratic regimes and democratizing polities." Donatella Della Porta, European University Institute "Movements shape states, and states shape movements. Hank Johnston adds depth and nuance to this insight by examining a wide range of state forms and political protest - including revolutionary movements and transnational activism. Along the way, he provides a lucid overview of different theoretical perspectives on movements. The result is an excellent short introduction to social movement studies." Jeff Goodwin, New York University "This book is an outstanding synthesis of a diverse and difficult body of work. It is unique among surveys of social movements in balancing coverage of protests in both democratic and authoritarian societies, in its even-handed treatment of the relations between globalization and protest, and in giving substantial and well thought out space to revolutions." Jack A. Goldstone, George Mason UniversityTable of ContentsChapter 1: The State, Protest, and Social MovementsChapter 2: Protest in Contemporary DemocraciesChapter 3: The Social Movement SocietyChapter 4: Repressive States and ProtestChapter 5: Revolutions and StatesChapter 6: Globalization, Protest, and the StateReferences

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Book SynopsisThe way people think and act politically is not set in stone. This title presents students and scholars of sociology, comparative politics, and cultural studies with an original position on political culture, showing how the political cultures of our times pose not only grave dangers, but also opportunities for creative alternatives.Trade Review"An erudite yet lively and readable contribution to efforts to bring more creative ways of thinking about political culture to social science." Times Higher Education "Sometimes established political cultures entrap us; sometimes they threaten to destroy us unless we reinvent them and reinvent ourselves in the process. Jeffrey Goldfarb's book describes historical turning points that are often tragic, yet pregnant with new realities. With lucid, deliberate optimism, he looks at the early signs and first tremors that announce the birth of a better world - a world in 'statu nascendi.'"Daniel Dayan, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, and Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, Paris "In Reinventing Political Culture, Jeffrey Goldfarb demonstrates that the division between the politics of small things and the structures of big institutions need not be a chasm, but rather that they are two intersecting domains. Through this personal, profound, and provocative work of social theory, Goldfarb underscores the possibility of a democratic reinvention of political culture. His ideas are vital for all those interested in the linkage between states and publics and the linkage between small groups and mass publics."Gary Alan Fine, Northwestern University "The author's personal engagement and experience in the examples he is discussing, and the exceptionally well-written and engaging detail of the analysis, help this book to revitalize the idea of the cultural arena as a critical venue for struggles over social change."William A. Gamson, Boston College Table of ContentsChapter 1 IntroductionChapter 2 Reinventing the ConceptChapter 3 Ideology Ends Again?Chapter 4 Reinventing American Political Culture: The Obama "Revolution"Chapter 5 Reinventing American Political Culture: The Counter-RevolutionChapter 6 Spaces of Possibility in the Middle East: Seeking Reinvention in Everyday PracticeChapter 7 The Power of Culture versus the Culture of PowerChapter 8 From Monologue to Dialogue: Democratic Culture and the Intellectuals

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Book SynopsisThe way people think and act politically is not set in stone. This title presents students and scholars of sociology, comparative politics, and cultural studies with an original position on political culture, showing how the political cultures of our times pose not only grave dangers, but also opportunities for creative alternatives.Trade Review"An erudite yet lively and readable contribution to efforts to bring more creative ways of thinking about political culture to social science."Times Higher Education"Sometimes established political cultures entrap us; sometimes they threaten to destroy us unless we reinvent them and reinvent ourselves in the process. Jeffrey Goldfarb's book describes historical turning points that are often tragic, yet pregnant with new realities. With lucid, deliberate optimism, he looks at the early signs and first tremors that announce the birth of a better world - a world in 'statu nascendi.'"Daniel Dayan, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, and Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, Paris "In Reinventing Political Culture, Jeffrey Goldfarb demonstrates that the division between the politics of small things and the structures of big institutions need not be a chasm, but rather that they are two intersecting domains. Through this personal, profound, and provocative work of social theory, Goldfarb underscores the possibility of a democratic reinvention of political culture. His ideas are vital for all those interested in the linkage between states and publics and the linkage between small groups and mass publics."Gary Alan Fine, Northwestern University "The author's personal engagement and experience in the examples he is discussing, and the exceptionally well-written and engaging detail of the analysis, help this book to revitalize the idea of the cultural arena as a critical venue for struggles over social change."William A. Gamson, Boston College Table of ContentsChapter 1 IntroductionChapter 2 Reinventing the ConceptChapter 3 Ideology Ends Again?Chapter 4 Reinventing American Political Culture: The Obama "Revolution"Chapter 5 Reinventing American Political Culture: The Counter-RevolutionChapter 6 Spaces of Possibility in the Middle East: Seeking Reinvention in Everyday PracticeChapter 7 The Power of Culture versus the Culture of PowerChapter 8 From Monologue to Dialogue: Democratic Culture and the Intellectuals

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Book SynopsisUnder the blazing Iraqi sun in the summer of 2007, Shannon Meehan, a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, ordered a strike that would take the lives of innocent Iraqi civilians. He thought he was doing the right thing. He thought he was protecting his men.Trade Review"An articulate and devastating memoir." Military Writers Society of America "The book resonates because Meehan speaks not for sympathy but for understanding, and because - sadly - his personal story is one the other service members know well."Army Times "Highly recommended ... This work serves as a reminder of some of the costs of war in modern times and leaves readers 'dazed and confused' over how to respond and what to think about the situation in Iraq."Central European Journal of International and Security Studies "An exceptional book. It takes the reader to Iraq, to feel all sides of a deployed soldiers life, from the boredom, the bullshit to the battles and the searing heat inside the tank. This is a book that every American should read in order to get a full accounting of what it means to send men and women off to war. You may finish, but you won't forget Beyond Duty. I can't recommend this one highly enough." Pundit Review "A straightforward, succint and insightful report of one man's experience at war ... The book resonates because Meehan speaks not for sympathy, but for understanding, and because - sadly - his personal story is one that other service members know well."Air Force Times "Beyond Duty is a powerful and heartbreaking account of Lieutenant Shannon Meehan's tour of duty in Iraq, and of his decision in 2007 to call in a missile strike that claimed the lives of innocent civilians. Remorse, shame, self-doubt, depression - these were among the war's emotional aftershocks for Lieutenant Meehan. This honest and painfully intense narrative is a reminder of the terrible costs of warfare, not just as measured by blood or treasure, but also in terms of damage to the human psyche. I will return to this book often." Tim O'Brien, author of The Things They Carried and winner of the National Book Award "This memoir is a descent into war's difficult terrain, a landscape which continues on within the veteran as he or she returns home. The archetype of the classic hero is nearly completely destroyed through the personal narrative which chronicles a series of harrowing events in order to reveal a deeper sense of the heroic. Meehan's voice reminds us that the bleeding continues on after the guns have gone silent, even if we don't realize it." Brian Turner, award-winning author of Here, Bullet, and veteran of the Iraq War "Meehan explores the complicated anxieties of battle and command with precision and intelligence. He treats colossally horrific situations with admirable emotional restraint, and his strong, taut narrative has a visceral impact. This is a book that ranks among the very best writing that is being done today about events on the frontline in Iraq." James Hutchisson, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina "For better or for worse, this memoir documents what the war in Iraq has been: young soldiers doing their heartbreaking best to do the right thing amid confusion, chaos and collateral damage." Mary Russell, award-winning author of A Thread of Grace and The SparrowTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Prologue. Chapter One. Chapter Two. Chapter Three. Chapter Four. Chapter Five. Chapter Six. Chapter Seven. Chapter Eight. Chapter Nine. Chapter Ten. Chapter Eleven. Chapter Twelve. Chapter Thirteen. Chapter Fourteen. Chapter Fifteen. Chapter Sixteen. Chapter Seventeen. Chapter Eighteen. Chapter Nineteen. Chapter Twenty. Chapter Twenty-One. Chapter Twenty-Two. Chapter Twenty-Three. Chapter Twenty-Four. Chapter Twenty-Five. Chapter Twenty-Six. Chapter Twenty-Seven. Epilogue.

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Book Synopsis* Pierre Bourdieu is one of the most influential sociologists and anthropologists of the late twentieth century. * This important new volume brings together his key writings on Algeria, where he did his first major fieldwork in the late 1950s and 1960s.Table of ContentsPresentation Bourdieu and Algeria, Bourdieu in Algeria At the Origins of a Singular Ethnosociology Colonization, Culture and Society The Clash of Civilizations Traditional Society’s Attitude towards Time and Economic Behaviour The Internal Logic of Original Algerian Society War and Social Mutations From Revolutionary War to Revolution Revolution in the Revolution War and Social Mutation in Algeria Workers and Peasants in Disarray Uprooted Peasants: Morphological Upheavals and Cultural Changes in Algeria The Algerian Sub-Proletarians Haunted by Unemployment: The Algerian Proletariat and the Colonial System The Making of Economic Habitus The Ethnology of Kabylia The Right Use of Ethnology Dialogue on Oral Poetry in Kabylia A Reflexive Definition of Anthropology Participant Objectivation Return to the Algerian Experience For a Sociology of Sociologists Between Friends For Abdelmalek Sayad Seeing with the Lens: About Photography Appendices Letters to André Nouschi Chronology of Historical Events Map of Investigation Sites Publications of Pierre Bourdieu on Algeria Bibliography

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Book SynopsisAbortion is a contentious issue in social life but it has rarely been subjected to careful scrutiny in the social sciences. While the legalization of abortion has brought it into the public domain, it still remains a sensitive topic in many cultures, often hidden from view and rarely spoken about, consigned to a shadowy existence. Drawing on reports gathered from hospital settings and in-depth interviews with women who have had abortions, Luc Boltanski sets out to explain the ambiguous status of this social practice. Abortion, he argues, has to remain in the shadows, for it reveals a contradiction at the heart of the social contract: the principle of the uniqueness of beings conflicts with the postulate of their replaceable nature, a postulate without which no society would achieve demographic renewal. This leads Boltanski to explore the way human beings are engendered and to analyze the symbolic constraints that preside over their entry into society. WhatTrade Review'An utterly original treatment of an interminably discussed issue. Combining anthropological reflection with interviews, social theorizing with hospital reports, Boltanski produces an account that recasts the question of abortion, even as it cannot fail to annoy all sides in the current debate.'Nancy Fraser, The New School for Social Research 'The Foetal Condition is not a political intervention, it does not rehash for us the endless arguments for or against abortion. Rather, it is about a far more startling topic: the connection between abortion and the process of engendering, becoming a member of the human species, at once generic and particular. Using a large range of anthropological evidence, Boltanski shows that societies have always practiced abortion, and that the silences, prohibitions or tacit acceptation of abortion touch on the troubling question of how societies define a "human being". This highly original book cannot fail to become a classic among anthropologists, sociologists, philosophers, and ethicists.'Eva Illouz, Hebrew University of JerusalemTable of ContentsIntroduction 11 he Anthropological Dimensions of Abortion 112 The Two Constraints on Engendering 393 Understandings 60 4 The Parental Project 905 Constructing Foetal Categories 1256 The Justification of Abortion 1587 The Experience of Abortion 193Conclusion: Forgetting Abortion 233Notes 251Works Cited 299Index 317

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Book SynopsisThis book argues that the financial crash of 2008-9 has exposed the disastrous consequences of applying economic theory to the collective life of societies.Trade Review"Passionately written, engaging and topical." LSE Politics Blog “A proactive, activist and passionate proposal fighting for restoring ‘faith in a politics of social justice” International Sociology Reviews "This trenchant critique shows how orthodox social policy, grounded in the neo-liberal economic model, is ill-designed to respond to the financial crisis. It should oblige all those dealing with British social policy to question the direction being taken." Guy Standing, University of Bath "Breaks important new theoretical ground for a social and community-nurturing vision in the new economic era." Gar Alperovitz, University of Maryland and author of America Beyond CapitalismTable of ContentsAcknowledgements vi Introduction I 1 The problem 18 2 Income, credit and redistribution 44 3 Services and well-being 75 4 Global social policy 119 5 Sustainability – communities and the environment 154 6 Conclusions – transforming social policy 188 Notes and References 210 Bibliography 224 Index 244

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Book SynopsisThis book argues that the financial crash of 2008-9 has exposed the disastrous consequences of applying economic theory to the collective life of societies.Trade Review"Passionately written, engaging and topical." LSE Politics Blog “A proactive, activist and passionate proposal fighting for restoring ‘faith in a politics of social justice” International Sociology Reviews "This trenchant critique shows how orthodox social policy, grounded in the neo-liberal economic model, is ill-designed to respond to the financial crisis. It should oblige all those dealing with British social policy to question the direction being taken." Guy Standing, University of Bath "Breaks important new theoretical ground for a social and community-nurturing vision in the new economic era." Gar Alperovitz, University of Maryland and author of America Beyond CapitalismTable of ContentsAcknowledgements vi Introduction I 1 The problem 18 2 Income, credit and redistribution 44 3 Services and well-being 75 4 Global social policy 119 5 Sustainability – communities and the environment 154 6 Conclusions – transforming social policy 188 Notes and References 210 Bibliography 224 Index 244

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Book Synopsis* Develops an exciting new cultural approach to the study of markets that helps to explain some of the puzzles and oddities in the way markets work. * Reveals the important and implicit role that cultural dynamics play in the way markets are organized and the way people operate within them.Trade Review"Fred Wherry elegantly introduces students to the cultural approach in economic sociology. Wearing his theoretical sophistication lightly, Wherry provides dozens of pithy illustrations from cutting-edge empirical research. This classy essay is deceptively simple. It provides the first synthetic construction of the cultural-economic field."Jeffrey C. Alexander, Yale University "Engaging and insightful, Frederick Wherry's The Culture of Markets brings together two allegedly separate worlds: markets and culture. Ranging from studies of corporations and households to art markets and more, the book surprises and instructs. A must read not only for specialists but for anyone interested in learning how the economy really works."Viviana A. Zelizer, Princeton University "This is an excellent book by one of today's most creative economic sociologists, Frederick Wherry. The key argument is that culture affects markets in ways that economics simply cannot capture. Exactly how does this happen? For the answer - which is surprising! - you have to read the book. Perfect for use as a textbook at the undergraduate level, but also of much interest to the general reader and graduate students."Richard Swedberg, Cornell UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction: Culture, Markets, and Economic LifeChapter 1: The Cultural Roots of Market DemandChapter 2: The Cultural Dimensions of Market SupplyChapter 3: The Culture of Money and PricesChapter 4: How to Conduct Cultural Analyses of MarketsConclusion: Towards a Cultural Sociology of Markets

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Book Synopsis* Niklas Luhmann was one of the leading sociologists and social theorists in Germany until his death in 1998. * He was the leading exponent of systems theory in the social sciences, and many of his books were translated into numerous languages.Trade Review"I challenge you to find a less sentimental or romantic account of love than this witty and insightful essay by the controversial social systems theorist. It follows the evolution of the concept of love from its Greek roots through to its function as a way of giving meaning to individual experiences and of explaining and justifying the weirdest of behaviours in modern society." Michael King for Times Higher Education "The textual basis of an early seminar Luhmann held at Bielefeld, this book is essential reading for social and cultural scientists, theorists, and historians concerned about the semantics of love as an institutionalized medium of communication entrusted with regulating intimate relations in modern society." Stephan Fuchs, University of VirginiaTable of ContentsEditorial Note vi Love as Passion 1 Notes 72 Index 92

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Book SynopsisThis engaging new text uses a feminist lens to crack open the often hidden worlds of gender and work, addressing enduring questions about how structural inequalities are produced and why they persist. Making visible the social relationships that drive the global economy, the book explores how economic transformations not only change the way we work, but how we live our lives. The full extent of changing patterns of employment and the current financial crisis cannot be fully understood in the confines of narrow conceptions of work and economy. Feminists address this shortcoming by developing both a theory and a political movement aimed at unveiling the power relations inherent in old and new forms of work. By providing an analysis of gender, work, and the economy, Heidi Gottfried brings to light the many faces of power from the bedroom to the boardroom. A discussion of globalization is threaded throughout the book to uncover the impact of increasing global intercoTrade Review"“Heidi Gottfried’s synthesis and original analysis is a welcome addition to research trying to grasp the complexities of globalization from a feminist perspective. As review, critique and analysis, Gender, Work, and Economy makes an important contribution to our understanding of gendered social process, structure and relations.”Work Employment and Society“With its nuanced and systematic review of all the important issues, this will become a classic work on the field of gender and work.”Sylvia Walby, Lancaster University“Gottfried gives a thorough gendered analysis of work and economy in our globalizing world, showing theoretically and empirically how gender is central in these processes. This book provides essential grounding for future work in this area.”Joan Acker, University of Oregon“Gottfried has written a thoughtful, comprehensive, theoretically insightful review of the field of gender and work, locating the discussion within the evolving context of globalization. The book would make a terrific backbone for an advanced undergraduate or introductory graduate seminar in gender and work or gender and globalization.”Leslie Salzinger, University of California, BerkeleyTable of Contents1. An Introduction to Gender, Work, and Economy: Unpacking the Global EconomyPART I Studying Gender, Work and Economy2. Theories of Work and Economy3. An Integrative Framework for the Study of Gender, Work and EconomyPART II Political Economy of Gender, Work and Economy4. The Puzzle of Gender Segregation: From Historical Roots to Contemporary Divisions5. Serving People: Gender and Services in the New Economy6. Caring for People: Gender and Social Reproduction in Service Economies7. State and Economy: Gender, Policy and Work8. Terrains of Struggle: Gender, Work and Labor OrganizingPART III Gender, Work and Economy in a Global Context9. Thinking Globally, Global Thinking: Theories of Internationalization and Globalization10. Global Labor Markets, Commodity Chains and Gender Mobilities: Globalizing Production and Reproduction11. On the Global Economic Grid: Tokyo Tales, London Chronicles, Shanghai Stories12. New Political Landscapes: Gender Equality Projects in Global Arenas and Nation States

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Book SynopsisImmigration has long shaped US society in fundamental ways. With Latinos recently surpassing African Americans as the largest minority group in the US, attention has been focused on the important implications of immigration for the character and role of race in US life, including patterns of racial inequality and racial identity.Trade Review"Race and Immigration tackles two of the most important issues facing American society and demonstrates how we cannot understand one without the other. In an insightful and clear examination of immigration laws, the occupations of immigrants, and the development of identities among newcomers and their children, the authors show how race shapes the fortunes of the newest Americans and how they in turn are shaping the meaning of race in America. This is a readable, intelligent overview of dynamic trends that are reshaping our society."Mary C. Waters, Harvard University"From the development of policy to immigrant incorporation and identities, this highly readable book makes clear that racial inequalities and boundaries are central to our understanding of immigration in the United States."Nancy Foner, Hunter College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York"While many scholars have written about race and immigration, this book uniquely brings contemporary structures of racism and immigration to a wide variety of readers. Amidst the political rhetoric of a 'post-racial society' the authors remind us that racism continues to exert deleterious effects on a variety of groups including immigrants. Equally important, this book reminds us about the racialization of two groups that remain less visible in the migration literature: highly skilled migrants and black immigrants. A very timely and useful book for scholars, practitioners, and a general audience of interested readers."Bandana Purkayastha, University of Connecticut"Race and Immigration's serious examination of the relationship between immigration, race, and ethnicity is a welcome respite from the din of the acrimonious public debate on the costs and benefits of contemporary immigration. Chock-full of useful and up-to-date information on hotly contested immigration issues, it is a valuable resource for all those interested in social change."Yen Le Espiritu, University of California, San DiegoTable of ContentsAcknowledgments viii 1 The Race–Immigration Nexus 1 2 Immigration Policy and Racial Formations 27 3 Race and the Occupational Strategies of Immigrants 60 4 Immigrant Identities and Racial Hierarchies 116 Conclusions: Race, Immigration, and the American Dream 162 Notes 168 References 173 Index 191

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Book SynopsisImmigration has long shaped US society in fundamental ways. With Latinos recently surpassing African Americans as the largest minority group in the US, attention has been focused on the important implications of immigration for the character and role of race in US life, including patterns of racial inequality and racial identity.Trade Review"Race and Immigration tackles two of the most important issues facing American society and demonstrates how we cannot understand one without the other. In an insightful and clear examination of immigration laws, the occupations of immigrants, and the development of identities among newcomers and their children, the authors show how race shapes the fortunes of the newest Americans and how they in turn are shaping the meaning of race in America. This is a readable, intelligent overview of dynamic trends that are reshaping our society."Mary C. Waters, Harvard University"From the development of policy to immigrant incorporation and identities, this highly readable book makes clear that racial inequalities and boundaries are central to our understanding of immigration in the United States."Nancy Foner, Hunter College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York"While many scholars have written about race and immigration, this book uniquely brings contemporary structures of racism and immigration to a wide variety of readers. Amidst the political rhetoric of a 'post-racial society' the authors remind us that racism continues to exert deleterious effects on a variety of groups including immigrants. Equally important, this book reminds us about the racialization of two groups that remain less visible in the migration literature: highly skilled migrants and black immigrants. A very timely and useful book for scholars, practitioners, and a general audience of interested readers."Bandana Purkayastha, University of Connecticut"Race and Immigration's serious examination of the relationship between immigration, race, and ethnicity is a welcome respite from the din of the acrimonious public debate on the costs and benefits of contemporary immigration. Chock-full of useful and up-to-date information on hotly contested immigration issues, it is a valuable resource for all those interested in social change."Yen Le Espiritu, University of California, San DiegoTable of ContentsAcknowledgments viii 1 The Race–Immigration Nexus 1 2 Immigration Policy and Racial Formations 27 3 Race and the Occupational Strategies of Immigrants 60 4 Immigrant Identities and Racial Hierarchies 116 Conclusions: Race, Immigration, and the American Dream 162 Notes 168 References 173 Index 191

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Book SynopsisThe idea that respect for cultural diversity conflicts with gender equality is now a staple of both public and academic debate. Yet discussion of these tensions is marred by exaggerated talk of cultural difference, leading to ethnic reductionism, cultural stereotyping, and a hierarchy of traditional and modern.Trade Review"[Phillips] draws attention to a whole new set of questions about the relationship between gender and culture and provides directions for future research in this area." Political Studies Review "Anne Phillips's work demonstrates the exhilaration and importance of sustained critique. This insightful work is the latest contribution in her deft and decisive critiques of multiculturalism. It lays out the moral, philosophical and practical grounds at stake in tackling the intractable Gordian knot of gender and culture. It raises all our hopes and forces us to rethink the most settled of positions." Henrietta Moore, London School of EconomicsTable of ContentsAcknowledgements vi 1 Introduction 1 2 Multiculturalism, universalism and the claims of democracy 16 3 Dilemmas of gender and culture: the judge, the democrat and the political activist 38 4 What is ‘culture’? 57 5 What’s wrong with essentialism? 69 6 When culture means gender: issues of cultural defence in the English courts 83 7 Free to decide for oneself 107 8 Consent, autonomy and coercion: forced marriage, public policy and the courts 124 Notes 142 Bibliography 157 Index 165

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Book SynopsisIn this book, one of the world s leading social theorists presents a critical, alarmed, but also nuanced understanding of the post-traditional world we inhabit today. Jeffrey Alexander writes about modernity as historical time and social condition, but also as ideology and utopia.Trade Review"Jeffery Alexander’s The dark side of modernity (2013) is an eclectic collection of essays written over 25 years and spanning from discussions on a few key theorists – including Weber, Simmel, Eisenstadt, and Parsons – to engagements with some of the central themes of modernity... its greatest contribution is that it allows us to reconsider some of the founding debates of our discipline."Information, Communication & Society"Alexander greatly contributes to social theory by demonstrating the two sides of the coin of modernity in his explanation to diverse approaches and various thinkers in the field."Review of Social Studies"This book offers a highly engaging and insightful overview of modernity"Political Studies Review"No major figure in American social theory has reached so far beyond regional traditions to reinvent the language by which we interpret culture, politics, and the dilemmas of modernity. The Dark Side of Modernity collects superb essays representative of Jeff Alexander's special gift for clear expression, unflinching criticism, and creative thinking."Charles Lemert, Center for Comparative Research, Sociology, Yale University"Modernity has had its critics from the beginning, but social science in general and sociology in particular have mainly supported the idea that it is a 'good thing.' Few were willing to look squarely at the dark side of modernity, Weber being a partial exception. Jeffrey Alexander has looked unflinchingly at the dark side, not holding it to be the only truth about modernity, but an inescapable aspect of it. His new book is indispensable for anyone who wants to look at modernity whole."Robert Bellah, University of California, Berkeley and coauthor of Habits of the HeartTable of ContentsCONTENTS Preface and Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: Social Theory between Progress and Apocalypse Chapter 2: Autonomy and Domination: Weber’s Cage Chapter 3: Barbarism and Modernity: Eisenstadt’s Regret Chapter 4: Integration and Justice: Parsons’ Utopia Chapter 5: Despising Others: Simmel’s Stranger Chapter 6: Meaning Evil Chapter 7: De-civilizing the Civil Sphere Chapter 8: Psychotherapy as Central Institution Chapter 9: The Frictions of Modernity and their Possible Repair Notes Bibliography

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Book SynopsisIn this book, one of the world s leading social theorists presents a critical, alarmed, but also nuanced understanding of the post-traditional world we inhabit today. Jeffrey Alexander writes about modernity as historical time and social condition, but also as ideology and utopia.Trade Review"Jeffery Alexander’s The dark side of modernity (2013) is an eclectic collection of essays written over 25 years and spanning from discussions on a few key theorists – including Weber, Simmel, Eisenstadt, and Parsons – to engagements with some of the central themes of modernity... its greatest contribution is that it allows us to reconsider some of the founding debates of our discipline."Information, Communication & Society"Alexander greatly contributes to social theory by demonstrating the two sides of the coin of modernity in his explanation to diverse approaches and various thinkers in the field."Review of Social Studies"This book offers a highly engaging and insightful overview of modernity"Political Studies Review"No major figure in American social theory has reached so far beyond regional traditions to reinvent the language by which we interpret culture, politics, and the dilemmas of modernity. The Dark Side of Modernity collects superb essays representative of Jeff Alexander's special gift for clear expression, unflinching criticism, and creative thinking."Charles Lemert, Center for Comparative Research, Sociology, Yale University"Modernity has had its critics from the beginning, but social science in general and sociology in particular have mainly supported the idea that it is a 'good thing.' Few were willing to look squarely at the dark side of modernity, Weber being a partial exception. Jeffrey Alexander has looked unflinchingly at the dark side, not holding it to be the only truth about modernity, but an inescapable aspect of it. His new book is indispensable for anyone who wants to look at modernity whole."Robert Bellah, University of California, Berkeley and coauthor of Habits of the HeartTable of ContentsCONTENTS Preface and Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: Social Theory between Progress and Apocalypse Chapter 2: Autonomy and Domination: Weber’s Cage Chapter 3: Barbarism and Modernity: Eisenstadt’s Regret Chapter 4: Integration and Justice: Parsons’ Utopia Chapter 5: Despising Others: Simmel’s Stranger Chapter 6: Meaning Evil Chapter 7: De-civilizing the Civil Sphere Chapter 8: Psychotherapy as Central Institution Chapter 9: The Frictions of Modernity and their Possible Repair Notes Bibliography

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Book SynopsisIn this book, the most prolific contemporary African American scholar and cultural theorist Molefi Kete Asante leads the reader on an informative journey through the mind of Maulana Karenga, one of the key cultural thinkers of our time. Not only is Karenga the creator of Kwanzaa, an extensive and widespread celebratory holiday based on his philosophy of Kawaida, he is an activist-scholar committed to a dignity-affirming life for all human beings. Asante examines the sources of Karenga''s intellectual preoccupations and demonstrates that Karenga''s concerns with the liberation narratives and mythic realities of African people are rooted in the best interests of a collective humanity. The book shows Karenga to be an intellectual giant willing to practice his theories in order to manifest his intense emotional attachment to culture, truth and justice. Asante''s enlightening presentation and riveting critique of Karenga''s works reveal a compelling account of a thinker whose contributioTrade Review"Asante provides an informative background reading on a scholar for whom the Kwanzaa celebration represents the tip of the iceberg in his activist and academic achievements."Hungarian Journal of English and American Studies"To have the seminal thinker Molefi Asante writing on the legendary Maulana Karenga is a grand treat! This work is an historic encounter of great significance and contemporary relevance."Cornel West, Princeton University "Asante has given us the first in-depth study of the thought of Maulana Karenga. A major cultural influence in the sixties, Karenga's Kawaida Philosophy serves as a primary source of Afrocentric thinking today."Charles Henry, University of California, Berkeley "In this remarkable study, Professor Asante not only provides an intellectual biography of Karenga, undertaken with rare devotion and deep understanding, but also renders homage to an outstanding scholar whose work, spanning some four decades, has been fundamental in the development of African American cultural awareness in our time."F. Abiola Irele, Harvard University Table of ContentsForeword by Ama Mazama, Temple University vi Preface ix Acknowledgements xiii 1 Karenga and the Drawing of Cultural Grounds 1 2 The Cultural Narrative 30 3 Controlling Intellectual Territory 57 4 Creating Historical Possibilities 94 5 Implementing the Lessons 164 Notes 183 Bibliography of Key Writings 187 References 191 Index 201

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Book SynopsisIn this book, the most prolific contemporary African American scholar and cultural theorist Molefi Kete Asante leads the reader on an informative journey through the mind of Maulana Karenga, one of the key cultural thinkers of our time. Not only is Karenga the creator of Kwanzaa, an extensive and widespread celebratory holiday based on his philosophy of Kawaida, he is an activist-scholar committed to a dignity-affirming life for all human beings. Asante examines the sources of Karenga''s intellectual preoccupations and demonstrates that Karenga''s concerns with the liberation narratives and mythic realities of African people are rooted in the best interests of a collective humanity. The book shows Karenga to be an intellectual giant willing to practice his theories in order to manifest his intense emotional attachment to culture, truth and justice. Asante''s enlightening presentation and riveting critique of Karenga''s works reveal a compelling account of a thinker whose contributioTrade Review"Asante provides an informative background reading on a scholar for whom the Kwanzaa celebration represents the tip of the iceberg in his activist and academic achievements."Hungarian Journal of English and American Studies"To have the seminal thinker Molefi Asante writing on the legendary Maulana Karenga is a grand treat! This work is an historic encounter of great significance and contemporary relevance."Cornel West, Princeton University "Asante has given us the first in-depth study of the thought of Maulana Karenga. A major cultural influence in the sixties, Karenga's Kawaida Philosophy serves as a primary source of Afrocentric thinking today."Charles Henry, University of California, Berkeley "In this remarkable study, Professor Asante not only provides an intellectual biography of Karenga, undertaken with rare devotion and deep understanding, but also renders homage to an outstanding scholar whose work, spanning some four decades, has been fundamental in the development of African American cultural awareness in our time."F. Abiola Irele, Harvard UniversityTable of ContentsForeword by Ama Mazama, Temple University vi Preface ix Acknowledgements xiii 1 Karenga and the Drawing of Cultural Grounds 1 2 The Cultural Narrative 30 3 Controlling Intellectual Territory 57 4 Creating Historical Possibilities 94 5 Implementing the Lessons 164 Notes 183 Bibliography of Key Writings 187 References 191 Index 201

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Book SynopsisEducation is a crucially important social institution, closely correlated with wealth, occupational prestige, psychological well-being, and health outcomes. Moreover, for children of immigrants who account for almost one in four school-aged children in the U.S.Trade Review"In a little more than 200 pages, Education and Immigration covers state-of-the-art knowledge in this field in a clear and structured way that will appeal to students, researchers, and interested readers on both sides of the Atlantic." European Sociological Review “Public debates about immigration become more contentious by the day. Yet, far too often, this debate is based on myth, assumption, and conjecture rather than sound scientific evidence. With this book, Kao, Vaquera, and Goyette – first-rate scholars all – have provided the solid compendium of evidence that we so desperately need, sketching out the risks that the children of immigrants face in the American educational system and the remarkable resilience they demonstrate chasing the American Dream.” Robert Crosnoe, University of Texas at Austin “In this insightful and gracefully written volume, Kao, Vaquera, and Goyette show there is no single story of immigration and education. There is important variation between and within immigrant groups that policy makers need to attend to, and variation along the lines of class, race, and language that we all need to be aware of as we consider which groups do better and why.” Vivian Shuh Ming Louie, Harvard University “America is both an immigrant society and an education society. This important book intertwines these two important themes and brings together the latest scholarship on the topic. I highly recommend this book.” Yu Xie, University of MichiganTable of Contents1 Education and the American Dream 1 2 Becoming American (or Not): Paths to Assimilation 25 3 Historical Overview of Immigration 51 4 Educational Attainment and Socioeconomic Status of Immigrant Adults 76 5 Educational Achievement and Outcomes of Children in Immigrant Families 106 6 Language and Educational Success 140 7 Conclusion 170 References 189 Index 210

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Book SynopsisSociety' is one of the most frequently used words in public life; it is also a foundational term in the social sciences. In our own time, however, the idea has never been so much in dispute and so little understood. For some critics, society is simply too consensual for a world of intensive discord.Trade Review'The individual writings of Elliott and Turner have long been at the forward boundaries of social theory. Here they turn to an axial concept of social thought to explain why it has never quite done what it was meant to, even while it haunts the collective consciousness. Students will devour, teachers will admire, scholars will quibble, all will be amazed by the brilliant creativity packed into a small book of voluminous achievement.' Charles C. Lemert, Yale University 'It is rare to find such a combination of lucidity and erudition. Many different readers will find much to engage them here, from first-year students to experienced academics. Tremendous.' John Urry, Lancaster University 'We all need be thankful to Anthony Elliott and Bryan Turner, two acknowledged masters of conceptual analysis and the art of sociological theorizing, for joining forces to scrutinize the meaning of "society". One could not acquit oneself from such a challenge better than they - nor could readers of their study find more illumination, clarity, and persuasive answers to queries in any other sociological treatise.' Zygmunt Bauman, University of LeedsTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsPrefaceIntroduction1 Society as Structure2 Society as Solidarity3 Society as CreationConclusion: From Feral to Catastrophic SocietiesNotes

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Book SynopsisThe second edition of Mildred Blaxter''s successful and highly respected book offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the key debates surrounding the concept of health today. It discusses how health is defined, constructed, experienced and acted out in contemporary developed societies, drawing on a range of empirical data from the USA, Britain, France, and many other countries. The new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, with new material added on health and identity, the new genetics, the sociology of the body, and the formation of health capital throughout the life course. The topic is the concept of health, rather than the more usual emphasis on illness and health-care systems. Special emphasis is given to the lay perspective to show how people themselves think about and experience health. Blaxter guides students through all the relevant conceptual models of the relationship of health to the structure of society, from inequality in health to the ideas ofTrade Review"A great text: revised and updated for students of health, whatever their discipline or background. Changes in science, technology and our understanding of the body are among the many important topics covered. Mildred Blaxter writes in a lucid style and has a command of her material that is second to none. Highly recommended." Mike Bury, Royal Holloway, University of London "Updated and with new material, this book provides a fascinating insight into the phenomenon of health and how it is defined, constructed, expressed and experienced. Written in a clear and engaging style, it is an indispensable resource for students and researchers in the health and social sciences." Ellen Annandale, University of Leicester "This fine book takes sociological perspectives of health as a point of departure, while at the same time increasing our understanding of illness. Students and professionals alike will benefit from Blaxter's clear and succinct presentation." Peter Conrad, Brandeis UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. How is health defined? Health as the absence of illness. Disease as deviance. Health as balance or homeostasis. Health as function. Health as state or status. The biomedical model. Contemporary biomedicine. The social model. Health, disease, illness and sickness. How is health measured? Health capital. 2. How is health constructed? Health as social construction. Constructions of history. Constructions of culture. Constructivism and feminism. Illness, labelling and stigma. Constructions of mental illness. Constructions of disability. The critique of relativism. Medicalisation and the constructions of medical practice. 3. How is health embodied and experienced? Embodiment. Lay definitions of health. Social representations of health. Self-rated health. Concepts of the causes of health and illness. Health histories and subjective health capital. Illness narratives. Limitations of narrative. The search for meaning. Health as moral discourse and metaphor. Responsibility for health. 4. How is health enacted? The rise and fall of 'illness behaviour'. Person to patient: help-seeking behaviour. The patient role. Control and concordance. Enacted behaviour. Behaving 'healthily'. Structure/agency: health as cultural consumption. Structure/agency: health as self-governance. 5. How is health related to social systems? A functional relationship. Responses to functionalism. Medicine and society. Health, economic development and social organization. The downside of economic development. The concept of inequality in health. The nature and extent of inequalities. The causes of inequality. The socio-biologic translation. Neo-materialistic explanations. Social capital. 6. Contemporary change in the meaning of health. Technology and postmodernity. Changing boundaries between ill and not-ill. Changing boundaries of life and death. Changing boundaries between self and not-self. Changing boundaries between therapy and enhancement. Information technologies and medical practice. Changing attitudes to health and medicine. New technologies and the risk society. Evolutionary medicine. Conclusion. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisSince the publication in 1975 of Paul Virilio''s Bunker Archeology, the range of Virilio''s critical works and their impact is now clear within a variety of subjects. Making astonishing interventions into art and architecture, geography, cultural studies, media, literature, aesthetics, and sociology, the momentous implications of which have yet to be entirely understood, Virilio is the cultural theorist for our troubled twenty-first century. Responding to this growing interdisciplinary interest, Virilio Now: Current Perspectives in Virilio Studies comprises Sean Cubitt''s critical overview of Virilio''s oeuvre, an important newly translated text by Virilio interrogating the impact of contemporary art, and eight other major original essays by noted scholars on the wide scope of Virilio''s writings, inclusive of Adam Sharr on Virilio and the architect Peter Zumthor''s Bruder Klaus chapel, and Nigel Thrift''s crucial assessment of Virilio''s City of Panic. SubstanTrade Review"John Armitage's Virilio Now brings together lively and provocative contemporary perspectives on Virilio's work. The editor's introduction and interview with Virilio provide an illuminating overview of this provocative and original thinker, while the articles are engaging and original, providing up-to-date takes on diverse and important themes engaged in Virilio's multifaceted works."Douglas Kellner, UCLA "John Armitage's Virilio Now, a masterfully edited collection of essays based on one of the most provocative critics of our time, engages, complements and even contests Paul Virilio's multifaceted work on technology, art, architecture, urban and visual studies in compelling and far-reaching ways. This book will be a valuable and an enduring point of reference."Verena Andermatt Conley, Harvard University "Paul Virilio is a complex and important thinker, difficult to categorize, and ranging creatively across the worlds of art, architecture, technology, and much more. John Armitage has succeeded in bringing together a group of contributors who do real justice to Virilio's work, with both critical enthusiasm and engaged and thoughtful critique."Kevin Robins, Goldsmith's College, LondonTable of ContentsNotes on Contributors viii Acknowledgements xi 1 Paul Virilio: A Critical Overview 1John Armitage 2 The Third War: Cities, Conflict and Contemporary Art: Interview with Paul Virilio 29John Armitage 3 Burning Bruder Klaus: Towards an Architecture of Slipstream 46Adam Sharr 4 Vector Politics and the Aesthetics of Disappearance 68Sean Cubitt 5 Virilio’s Media as Philosophy 92Scott McQuire 6 Empathetic Vision: Aesthetics of Power and Loss 115Elin O’Hara Slavick 7 Panicsville: Paul Virilio and the Aesthetic of Disaster 145Nigel Thrift 8 Three Theses on Virilio Now 158Arthur Kroker 9 The Accident of Finance 177Paul Crosthwaite 10 Virilio and Visual Culture: On the American Apocalyptic Sublime 200Joy Garnett and John Armitage 11 Impact Studies 234Paul Virilio Index 239

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Book Synopsis* Cutting-edge introduction to and extension of the work of Paul Virilio and its current directions. * Contains contributions by the world s leading Virilio scholars, as well as a newly-translated text by Virilio.Trade Review"John Armitage's Virilio Now brings together lively and provocative contemporary perspectives on Virilio's work. The editor's introduction and interview with Virilio provide an illuminating overview of this provocative and original thinker, while the articles are engaging and original, providing up-to-date takes on diverse and important themes engaged in Virilio's multifaceted works."Douglas Kellner, UCLA "John Armitage's Virilio Now, a masterfully edited collection of essays based on one of the most provocative critics of our time, engages, complements and even contests Paul Virilio's multifaceted work on technology, art, architecture, urban and visual studies in compelling and far-reaching ways. This book will be a valuable and an enduring point of reference."Verena Andermatt Conley, Harvard University "Paul Virilio is a complex and important thinker, difficult to categorize, and ranging creatively across the worlds of art, architecture, technology, and much more. John Armitage has succeeded in bringing together a group of contributors who do real justice to Virilio's work, with both critical enthusiasm and engaged and thoughtful critique."Kevin Robins, Goldsmith's College, LondonTable of ContentsNotes on Contributors viii Acknowledgements xi 1 Paul Virilio: A Critical Overview 1John Armitage 2 The Third War: Cities, Conflict and Contemporary Art: Interview with Paul Virilio 29John Armitage 3 Burning Bruder Klaus: Towards an Architecture of Slipstream 46Adam Sharr 4 Vector Politics and the Aesthetics of Disappearance 68Sean Cubitt 5 Virilio’s Media as Philosophy 92Scott McQuire 6 Empathetic Vision: Aesthetics of Power and Loss 115Elin O’Hara Slavick 7 Panicsville: Paul Virilio and the Aesthetic of Disaster 145Nigel Thrift 8 Three Theses on Virilio Now 158Arthur Kroker 9 The Accident of Finance 177Paul Crosthwaite 10 Virilio and Visual Culture: On the American Apocalyptic Sublime 200Joy Garnett and John Armitage 11 Impact Studies 234Paul Virilio Index 239

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2015 FWSA Book Prize The body is a site of impassioned, fraught and complex debate in the West today.Trade Review"Phipps explores the ways in which modern-day feminist beliefs intersect with and may even be appropriated by neoliberal and neoconservative agendas � As Phipps observes, unless accompanied by structural change, �choice� is too often only meaningful for a small elite." New Statesman "Anybody who wants to know about contemporary political confusions about the body should start here" Times Higher Education "Thought-provoking, caustic, and self-reflexive, as its wide range of themes reflect both breadth and depth in analytic scope." Gender and Society �The Politics of the Body offers valuable insights into the insidious ways in which neo-conservative and neo-liberal agendas shape even our most intimate thinking and behaviour� A rich and provocative set of arguments that could inform efforts �to revitalise the feminist politics of the body, reconnecting the personal with the political, instead of positioning it as an end in itself�� Gender and Development ''This is a brave and important book. Beautifully written, cogently argued and with vivid up-to-date examples, it shows how a neoliberal and neoconservative politics is rewriting our common sense about bodies. A must-read for students and scholars of gender, sociology and cultural studies.'' Rosalind Gill, City University London ''Alison Phipps revises the old feminist understanding of �victimhood� in the context of neoliberal and neoconservative politics. Her analysis shows how mythologies about victims not only prevail but also are spurred on by the political and economic agendas of contemporary capitalism.'' Kristin Bumiller, Amherst College "This book can be useful for a range of different actors, practitioners, and researchers in sociology, especially those working on and for gender issues. The Politics of the Body is a well-documented and responsible must-read account of gender equality challenges in the contemporary Western world."Bodies in SocietyTable of ContentsAcknowledgements vii Introduction 1 1 Neoliberalism and Neoconservatism: Framing the Politics of the Body 7 2 Sexual Violence and the Politics of Victimhood 20 3 Gender and Islam in a Neoconservative World 49 4 The Commodified Politics of the Sex Industry 76 5 The New Reproductive Regimes of Truth 102 Conclusion 132 Notes 139 Bibliography 143 Further Reading 184 Index 200

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