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The Atlas of Human History
$ 211.50:- This
6-volume set maps the course of human history over the past 4 million years.
It traces the progress of human evolution, settlement, and civilization and
takes a comprehensive look at how and where people lived, their trade
routes, and more. The text presents complex ideas about the evolution of
civilizations -- from the very beginning through the Pre-Columbian era -- in
a clear, readable manner. Bold, exciting 4-color illustrations enhance the
value of this set. Encyclopedia of World Cultures
$ 166.38:-
Provides information on such topics as demography, linguistic
affiliation, history, settlements, economy, kinship, marriage and family,
sociopolitical organization, and religion for various cultures of the world.
Encyclopedia of Sociology
$ 620.40:-
Addresses the recent societal changes occurring in the areas of race, poverty, violence, economics, pregnancy, the Internet,
privacy, and epidemiology.
Encyclopedia of African History
$ 540.50:-
The Encyclopedia of African History represents the work of a distinguished advisory board and more than 350 Africanists from
the Unites States, Europe, Australasia, and Africa itself. Significantly, its scope is the whole continent of Africa, thereby
avoiding the split between sub-Saharan and North Africa, a distinction increasingly regraded by scholars as misrepresenting
the continent's history. All phases of that history are covered, from the archaeological investigation of human origins to
Ancient Egypt, the spread of Islam, the states and societies of Iron-Age Africa, the growth of slavers and the colonial era,
and the changes and challenges of contemporary Africa. The selection of entries includes not only well-established topics
but also the social, economic, linguistic, anthropological, and political subjects that are currently being re-evaluated or
considered -- for historical discussion -- for the first time. The Encyclopedia of African History is substantially illustrated
with maps and photographs
Mainstream and Critical Social Theory; Classical, Modern and Contemporary
$1881.88 :- Unrivalled in scope and depth, and prepared by one of the acknowledged giants of contemporary social theory,
this boxed set provides a magisterial review of the central canons, discourses and research programs in social theory.
The reader is provided with a route-map through the complex terrain of social theory from classical to contemporary times.
Alexander distills an amazingly rich set of resources into eight exceptional volumes.
For the specialist who does not have all of these materials to hand, the set offers an incisive and invaluable research aid.
For the non-specialist, the volumes constitute an elegant and reliable entry into the heart of what is important in social
theory.
Encyclopedia Judaica
$ 1875.30:- Alphabetically arranged entries cover Jewish history and culture. Encyclopedia of Social Theory
$ 371.30:- The Encyclopedia of Social Theory is an indispensable reference source for anyone interested in the roots
of contemporary social theory. It examines the global landscape of all the key theories and the theorists behind them, presenting
them in the context needed to understand their strengths and weaknesses
Social Psychology $ 992.64:-
Covering the entire scope of mainstream social psychology, this collection contains readings with a particular emphasis on
recent key publications to complement older classic works.
Mainstream and Critical Social Theory; Research Programs and Current Controversies
$ 992.64
:- Unrivalled in scope and depth, and prepared by one of the acknowledged giants of contemporary social theory, this boxed
set provides a magisterial review of the central canons, discourses and research programs in social theory. The reader is
provided with a route-map through the complex terrain of social theory from classical to contemporary times. Alexander distills
an amazingly rich set of resources into eight exceptional volumes. For the specialist who does not have all of these materials
to hand, the set offers an incisive and invaluable research aid. For the non-specialist, the volumes constitute an elegant
and reliable entry into the heart of what is important in social theory.
Commentary on the Old Testament $ 515.00:-
This classic conservative series includes a discussion of the nature of Old Testament literature, introduces each book of
the Old Testament, and offers in-depth analyses of the Hebrew text. This edition is newly typeset in modern, easy-to-read
type, Arabic has been transliterated, biblical references have been changed from Roman to Arabic numerals, and long paragraphs
have been broken into shorter ones so that the work is easier to read.
Elsevier's Dictionary of Bird Names
$ 286.70:-
This dictionary gives an overview of the English, French, German and Italian names of birds occurring in Europe, North America,
South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and French-speaking countries. It contains 10,838 scientific names of orders, families,
species and some sub-species. The relevant order and family are shown for each term. The taxonomy is that used by the different
authors of the sources. This dictionary will be of value to translators of scientific and general literature; scientific and
botanical authors; environmentalists and ecologists; and scientific and lay readers of foreign literature.
Dictionary of Geography
$ 89.30:- Geography as a subject covers a very wide range of topics, and the
concepts are constantly being updated and revised. Dictionary of Geography,
designed to aid understanding of a sometimes complex field, is an A-Z guide
to key geographical terms. Each entry begins with a clear, one-sentence
definition and is then developed in line with the relative importance of the
concept covered, often through the use of worked examples and illustrations.
Entries are carefully cross-referenced through the use of italics.
Dictionary of Sociology
$ 65.80:- The Dictionary of Sociology is designed to give the reader a sound introduction to the debates and
issues in which sociologists engage. Key concepts in areas such as social stratification, crime and deviance, culture and
identity, mass media, power and politics, and religion are defined and explained. Each entry begins with a clear one-sentence
definition and goes on to provide illustrative examples of the concept or an introduction to the major points in support or
criticism of it. The length of the entry usually depends on the relative importance of the concept and often on the degree
of controversy it arouses. Illustrations and tables are provided to further aid understanding; entries are carefully cross-referenced
through the use of italics; and the A-Z format makes the book exceptionally easy to use.
Divided Europe; Society and Territory
- $ 137.24
:- The deepening social and territorial divisions within Europe are examined in this comprehensive and authoritative book.
Using a global perspective, the contributors argue that social and territorial cleavages are inextricably linked, and that
only a detailed examination of economic, political and geographical differences can lead to a clearer understanding of the
social tensions and inequalities that exist across Europe. Topics covered include: gender; age; social integration; citizenship;
and migration and race in Europe's complex and changing territorial system. Handbook of World Families
$ 117.50:- The Handbook of World Families provides a cross-cultural
perspective on the family by examining family life in 25 countries
worldwide. The countries included in this volume are organized by six world
regions including Africa, Asia/South Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the
Middle East, and North America - offering readers the most thorough and
balanced cross-cultural examination of world families available. Editors
Bert N Adams and Jan Trost, along with contributions by top family studies
experts from around the world, ensure reliable, cutting-edge research and
perspectives. While other books may provide a cross-cultural perspective on
the family, this book offers a unique comparative view.
Decoding
Culture; Theory and Method in Cultural Studies
$ 126.90:- This book represents a significant intervention and, as such,
should be used on numerous cultural studies courses. In its intellectual
honesty and clarity Tudor's book will stand as an authoritative basis for
further developments in the coming years' - 'David Chaney' '' Decoding
Culture offers a concise and accessible account of the development of
cultural studies from the late 1950s to the 1990s. Focusing on the
significant theoretical and methodological assumptions that have informed
the cultural studies project - the text: covers the key thinkers and key
perspectives including, structuralism and post-structuralism, Screen theory,
the Birmingham School, and audience analysis;
European Politics; An Introduction
$ 121.26:- This comprehensive textbook is the first to go beyond a West European perspective and provide a clear overview
of the whole of European politics. Jan-Erik Lane and Svante Ersson address the similarities of key political features among
states in Western, Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern Europe and look forward to political developments at the turn of
the century. Traditionally, books have polarized Europe by focusing on points of divergence. European Politics provides a
thoroughgoing analysis of several converging themes, including political culture, the nature of the state, party systems,
and the formation of government and public policies. With this approach to economic, social and political aspects of politics.
Education Policy; Globalization, Citizenship and Democracy
$ 109.98:- This book provides an international perspective on education
policy, and of the role and function of education in the global economy. It
covers the major topics of central significance in education and the
sociology of education. At the same time it maintains a unique position in
respect to globalization, education and the nation state. The authors
provide the background analyses necessary for understanding the
restructuring in education and social policy that has occurred in many
countries affected by the resurgence of neo-liberal political theory. The
authors specifically examine education policy in relation to globalization
is an extension of neo-liberalism and is destructive of the nation state,
community and democracy.
Understanding Old Age; Critical and Global Perspectives
$ 115.62:- Providing a comprehensive overview of issues of ageing from a
global perspective this ambitious text introduces the reader to a wide range
of issues and policies on ageing. Topics examined include: theoretical
perspectives on ageing in society; demographic trends; roles played by older
people as political actors; migration; health; pensions; family and
institutional care; and elder abuse. This will be an essential text for
students of social gerontology, as well as an invaluable resource for
students of nursing, social work, social policy and development studies.
Religion, Realism and
Social Theory; Making Sense of Society
$ 104.34:- Making Sense of Society challenges those contemporary
sociologists who argue that the notion of 'society' is truly 'the study of
society'. Through a bold and original argument, Philip Mellor returns the
human and religious aspects of social life to the centre of social theory,
drawing on a vast range of contemporary social theoretical literature in the
process. The book comprehensively reassesses what societies are; offers a
detailed critique of current failings in social theory; and draws out the
religious underpinnings of social life.
Religious Leaders of the World
$ 89.30:- Bring history to life with this unique collection featuring vivid
profiles of famous people, places and historical events. Articles are
selected with the curriculum in mind, and include newly written and selected
articles from the distinguished Macmillan Reference USA collection.
Rewritten for students starting at the middle school level each volume
features a lively two-color design, photographs, quotes and fascinating
sidebars.
High School
A gift to beloved is the attraction for
emotional touch. A gift represents your compassion and connection. A
gift is an honor to respect a person. Gifts signify presentation of
your devotion for relationship. A gift that relates to liking
indicates your intensity of involvement to know his/ her taste. A
gift has emotional value for attachment.
(CLICK THE LINK FOR GIFTS YOU WANT FOR
YOUR MOST BELOWED)
POVERTY A SUBJECT
This growth of
poverty level is largely due to misunderstanding poverty. Measures
controlling poverty should be linked to the suitability of the
country, as reasons of poverty changes due to social conditions of the
country.
"Stress"
A force applied with strength to extreme or beyond the
capacity is stress. Application of stress is in order to sustain,
defend, defeat, or achieve the objective. A stress has both negative
and positive impacts that lead to strain. The consequence of stress is
strain that means the disturbances resulted due to stress imbalances
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