10000 results for 'Society, National Geographic'

Organized Crime and Nation-State Geopolitics explores how organized crime groups are increasingly used as tools by nation-states to strengthen their geopolitical positions. This book examines the...

This critical overview examines the sources of social and political identity in Northern Ireland, exploring key variables such as status, class, gender, and ethno-religion. Coulter delves into...

Understanding the patterns and habits of offenders is crucial for effective crime prevention and investigation. Geographical Offender Profiling (GOP) is a powerful tool that combines insights from...

Biotechnology and Society An Introduction by Hallam Stevens explores the complex relationships between biotechnology and society in the 21st century. This comprehensive primer delves into topics such...

Introducing Investigating the Information Society, a lively and engaging text that explores the major debates and data on the information society. This book introduces students to the key concepts...

Law, Technology and Society Re-imagining the Regulatory Environment by Roger Brownsword explores how technological management is increasingly taking over regulatory tasks, raising questions about the...

China Made: Consumer Culture and the Creation of the Nation by Karl Gerth explores the intricate relationship between nationalism and consumerism in early twentieth-century China. This movement,...

Law and Society in a Populist Age: Balancing Individual Rights and the Common Good by Amitai Etzioni The law-based foundations of democratic societies are facing unprecedented challenges from...

Why Nationalism by Yael Tamir is a thought-provoking exploration of a complex and multifaceted concept. Tamir argues that nationalism can be harnessed to empower individuals and promote democracy,...

Germany A Nation in Its Time: Before, During, and After Nationalism, 1500-2000 by Helmut Walser Smith. For nearly a century, historians have depicted Germany as a nation driven by aggression...

France, a Nation on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown by Jonathan Miller is a humorous and insightful exploration of modern France. From its unique cultural quirks to its often contradictory societal...

Yosemite National Park is located in California and offers an unforgettable experience for visitors. Explore its trails to discover giant trees, waterfalls, cliffs, and much more.This visually...

Roman Loimeier's Muslim Societies in Africa offers a comprehensive history of Muslim societies in Africa, exploring their role in African history and the Islamic world. By examining patterns and...

Germany: A Nation in Its Time Before, During, and After Nationalism, 1500-2000 by Helmut Walser Smith. For nearly a century, historians have depicted Germany as a nation driven by aggression...

The Foundations of Free Society explores the challenges to freedom in the modern world. Economic and political crises have led to restrictions on trade and the suppression of civil liberties, as...

AlterNatives: A Radical Re-examination of Democracy and Identity. Ranu Samantrai's groundbreaking work challenges the notion of a harmonious, consensual society in liberal democratic nations. By...

The Division of Labor in SocietyÉmile Durkheim's seminal work, first published in 1893, explores the construction of social order in modern societies. He argues that this order arises from two...

Russian Politics and Society by Richard Sakwa provides a comprehensive analysis of Russia's transformation over the last decade. The fifth edition builds on previous strengths to offer a...

This stunning photographic collection showcases the breathtaking diversity of America's National Parks. Featuring 63 parks across the United States, from the glaciers of Alaska to the beaches of the...

The League of Nations: A Controversial History of the Failed Organization that Preceded the United Nations At the end of World War I, President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points included the...

The Wounds of Nations: Horror Cinema, Historical Trauma and National Identity by Linnie Blake explores how international horror cinema helps us confront the traumatic legacies of recent past events...

The world has become one vast criminal network. From pop stars to crack whores, and from exclusive clubs to war-torn countries, we are all part of it. Ben Elton's novel is a collection of...

This revised and updated edition of Violence and Society provides a contemporary overview of violence in society. Larry Ray offers a broad coverage of theoretical debates through case studies from...

Crafting State-Nations: India and Other Multinational Democracies explores how democratic nations can accommodate diverse ethnic and cultural groups while maintaining national political coherence...

Africans and Africa in the Bible: An Ethnic and Geographic Approach by Tim Welch explores the presence of Africans in the biblical text. This book examines the role of Africans in the story of God...

The Vulnerable in International Society by Ian Clark explores how international society constructs and protects its most vulnerable members. Through a unique lens, Clark examines the intersections of...

Veiled Sentiments: Honor and Poetry in a Bedouin Society by Lila Abu-Lughod In this groundbreaking ethnography, Lila Abu-Lughod delves into the world of Bedouin poetry, exploring how emotions are...

The History of the Society of the Sacred Mission is a detailed account of the society's founding and evolution. Founded in 1893 by Fr Herbert Kelly, the Society aimed to provide lay-workers for the...

Capitalism's destructive impact on the planet is becoming increasingly clear. As pollution and environmental degradation worsen, people are coming to realize that the system is not only harming the...

Sustaining the Nation: The Making and Moving of Language and Nation explores how social difference is used to shape labor mobility in francophone Canada. This ethnography examines how language,...

Rethinking Nationalism and Ethnicity: The Struggle for Meaning and Order in Europe by Hans-Rudolf Wicker offers a timely and insightful exploration of the complex issues surrounding identity,...

Understanding Chinese Nationalism provides conceptual insights into the complex and evolving nature of nationalist sentiment in China today.This analysis offers a nuanced exploration of the...

Tribal Modern: New Nations in the Arab Gulf This book explores how tribal culture has shaped modern national identities in the Arab Gulf region over the past 15 years. It reveals that tribes are not...

The German War: A Nation Under Arms, 1939-45 by Nicholas Stargardt is a comprehensive social history of Germany during World War II. For over forty years, no detailed account has been written about...

The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers by Zeke Hernandez. Immigration is often portrayed as a divisive issue, with immigrants depicted as either villains or victims...

The National Serviceman's Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to the training and discipline that defined life for millions of British men during the post-war period. Issued throughout the 1950s,...

The Africa Cup of Nations: A History of an Underappreciated Tournament The Africa Cup of Nations is a football tournament with a rich and complex history. For many years, it was seen as a secondary...

Revision and practice for the new 2021 National 5 Geography exam is made easy with this two-in-one guide.Combining a comprehensive revision guide with a full set of practice test papers, this...

Remaking One Nation: The Future of Conservatism by Nick Timothy In today's divided and divisive world, what is the future course for our politics? This ground-breaking book offers a fresh perspective...

Thailand's national identity remains a topic of discussion and debate today. This collection of essays offers fresh insights into its formation, drawing on perspectives from history, politics,...

This collection of ten essays by Ralf Dahrendorf explores key issues at the intersection of sociology and social philosophy. First published in 1968, these thought-provoking pieces demonstrate the...

First published over thirty years ago, Emile Durkheim's The Division of Labor in Society is a foundational work on the nature of sociology, updated with a new introduction and improved translation...

The symbolism and use of the number twelve in organizing ancient societies is a fascinating topic. This book explores how whole nations were divided into twelve tribes and twelve regions, each...

Civil Society: History and PossibilitiesThis collection of essays offers a rigorous analysis of the concept of civil society, exploring its meaning in different theoretical traditions of Western...

The Virtue of Nationalism by Yoram Hazony A world of sovereign nations is the only option for those who care about personal and collective freedom, according to Yoram Hazony. In this book, he argues...

Join Jake and his friends on an epic adventure through Great Sand Dunes National Park as they uncover hidden codes, riddles, and secrets. After a thrilling scavenger hunt in Rocky Mountain National...

The Most Successful Nation in the History of the World by John Hawkins This thought-provoking history book offers a Christian perspective on the current state of Western nations, highlighting the...

This collection of essays explores the complex relationships between gender, Germanness, and nationhood in German history and culture. Over three centuries, contributors examine how these concepts...

Hybrids of Modernity explores the connections between three key institutions of Western modernism: anthropology, the nation state, and the universal exhibition. This analysis considers how these...

The Evaluation Society explores how evaluation is shaped by two fundamental principles of social order: organization and society. This landmark work examines the origins of the wave of evaluation...

Screens have been with us since the eighteenth century, but it wasn't until the twentieth century that we became accustomed to staring at them. However, the combination of screens and the internet...

The Society of the Spectacle is a foundational text of 20th-century political and cultural theory. First published in the 1960s, its provocative ideas have continued to shape debates on modernity,...

Harold Perkin's Origins of Modern English Society explores the emergence of a new form of class society in Victorian England, tracing its roots to the Industrial Revolution. This comprehensive survey...

The Palliative Society: Pain TodayBy Byung-Chul Han, Polity Press Our societies today are characterized by a universal fear of pain. We avoid all painful conditions, even the pain of love is treated...

Zeev Sternhell's groundbreaking work challenges conventional wisdom about the founding of modern Israel. He argues that the country's founders claimed to create both a Jewish state and a socialist...

The Mediatization of Culture and Society by Stig Hjarvard presents a major contribution to understanding how media shape our social world. This book explores how media have become integral to various...

The Forensic Records Society is a humorous exploration of power, fanaticism and really good records. In this novel, Magnus Mills examines the surreal nature of ordinary lives through the lens of a...

Tabby Brown feels like she's lost her place in the world. She'd rather snuggle up with a good book than attend parties. But when she joins a club that celebrates books, everything changes. This...

The Law and Society Reader II provides an accessible overview of recent developments in law and society research. Edited by Erik W. Larson and Patrick D. Schmidt, this volume brings together 43...

Secret Societies and Subversive Movements by Nesta Webster This book explores the history of secret societies in relation to the revolutionary movement. Drawing on documents and admissions from...

The Super Sports Society Vol. 1 is an illustrated chapter book that tells the story of two best friends trying out for their local baseball team. With dual point-of-view narration, this...

The New White Nationalism in America: Its Challenge to Integration by Carol M. Swain A growing movement in America seeks to promote white identity and interests, using argument and persuasion rather...

The Wander Society by Keri Smith is a guide to embracing the art of unplanned exploration. Keri Smith's discovery of cryptic handwritten notations in Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass sparked a...

Indeterminacy and Society by Russell Hardin explores the pervasive nature of indeterminacy in strategic interactions. In this thought-provoking book, Hardin argues that traditional social theories...

Catherine's life is about to take a dramatic turn. She's drawn into a secret world where the powerful and wealthy come together to explore their deepest desires. As she delves deeper, she finds...

Etiquette of Good Society by Lady Colin Campbell is a foundational work that has been recognized for its cultural significance. As it falls into the public domain, this edition makes it accessible to...

The Wealth of Nations Books 1-3 by Adam Smith is a foundational work in economic theory that explores the principles of free market capitalism. First published in 1776, this influential treatise...

Confronting the Nation explores competing forms of European nationalism in the 19th and 20th centuries through twelve essays by renowned historian George L. Mosse.Mosse examines how nationalism,...

The global peace we once thought was within reach is slipping away. 25 years after the end of the Cold War, the Western-dominated order is fading, and threats to global peace have changed. Wars among...

India's Experiment with Democracy: The Life of a Nation Through Its Elections by Shahabuddin Yaqoob Quraishi explores the evolution of India's democratic system, examining key questions that shape...

(Re)Visualizing National History Museums and National Identities in Europe in the New Millennium by Robin OstowThis collection explores how museums exhibit emerging national values and reflect the...

David William Foster examines gender issues in thirteen Brazilian films made after 1985 to show how these issues arise from and comment on contemporary Brazilian society.The author organizes his...

The Ethnic Origins of Nations by Anthony D. Smith provides a comprehensive account of how nations and nationhood have evolved over time. This in-depth analysis explores the complex relationships...

The John Birch Society Radicalized the American Right By Matthew Dallek Founded in 1958 by a small group of anti-New Deal businessmen, the John Birch Society became notorious for its paranoid claims...

The NHS Britain's National Health Service, 1948-2020 by Susan Cohen is a beautifully illustrated introduction to the history of the National Health Service, tracing its development from its origins...

Warfare and Society in British India, 1757-1947 by Ashutosh Kumar and Kaushik Roy explores the complex relationship between military organisation, imperial policy, and society in colonial South Asia...

Swiss Democracy: Possible Solutions to Conflict in Multicultural SocietiesThis updated edition provides an authoritative analysis of Swiss democracy, exploring its institutions and challenges. The...

Settlements and Displacement in Turkey: Struggle and Rejuvenation explores the complex relationship between urban space and displacement in contemporary Turkey. The book examines how the displacement...

The Magpie Society One for Sorrow by Amy McCulloch and Zoe Sugg is a gripping mystery that unfolds at Illumen Hall, a boarding school shrouded in tradition. A tragic discovery sets off a chain of...

Discover the fascinating and often bizarre world of the National Trust. This Miscellany is packed with staggering statistics, strange facts, and surprising stories about the UK's most iconic historic...

The Long Journey of English: A Geographical History of the Language by Peter Trudgill English is one of the world's most widely spoken languages, with communities at opposite ends of the globe. Yet,...

The Good Society: A Blueprint for Humanism John Kenneth Galbraith presents a compelling vision for a society that balances compassion with economic feasibility. In this thought-provoking book, he...

Niklas Luhmann's Theory of Society is a comprehensive exploration of modern society, offering a new perspective on the nature of social systems and communication. Beginning with an examination of the...

The System Made Me Do It: Corruption in Post-communist Societies Corruption is a pervasive issue in post-communist societies, with citizens often feeling frustrated and helpless in the face of...

Decolonization and African Society: The Labor Question in French and British Africa by Frederick Cooper This authoritative volume challenges traditional views of 'imperial' and 'African' history,...

Reimagining the Nation: Togetherness, Belonging and Mobility By Claire Sutherland This book challenges traditional notions of nationhood by exploring alternative ways of thinking about togetherness...

Civil Society in an Age of Uncertainty: Institutions, Governance and Existential ChallengesThis book explores how the uncertainties of the 21st century pose significant challenges to civil society,...

Adrian Wooldridge examines the concept of meritocracy and its implications for society. Published in 1995 by The Social Market Foundation, this book offers an analysis of the relationship between...

Constructing Nationalism in Iran From the Qajars to the Islamic Republic explores the complex and multifaceted nature of nationalism in modern Iran.This collection of essays sheds light on the...

The Transparency Society by Byung-Chul Han In the age of transparency, information is readily available, but at what cost? Byung-Chul Han argues that the pursuit of transparency has a dark side, one...

Guy Debord's Society of the Spectacle is a seminal work of political and cultural theory that has had a profound impact on debates about modernity, capitalism, and everyday life. First published in...

The Orchestration of the Failure of Society by Jason Randolph explores how modern global society is shaped by technological advancements and communication. This thought-provoking work examines the...

Moral Man and Immoral Society A Study in Ethics and Politics by Reinhold Niebuhr explores the limitations of using moral persuasion to shape the behavior of large groups, such as corporations and...

The Invisible Religion: A New Perspective on Modern Society Thomas Luckmann's seminal work challenges conventional thinking about religion in modern times. In this thought-provoking volume, Luckmann...

Structure and Function in Primitive Society is a collection of essays by A.R. Radcliffe-Brown, first published in 1965. This volume brings together Radcliffe-Brown's key addresses and writings on the...

Post-Soviet Armenia: A New National Elite and Narrative The collapse of the Soviet Union has left Armenia with significant challenges, including an underdeveloped economy, emigration of key...

An Introduction to Japanese Society provides a sociological approach to understanding contemporary Japan. This comprehensive introduction covers various aspects of society, including class, work,...

The BBC Entertaining the Nation, Speaking for Britain, 1922-2022 by Simon J. Potter is a comprehensive history of the British Broadcasting Corporation, marking its centenary year in 2022. Historian...

Language, Society and the Elderly Discourse, Identity and Ageing by Nikolas Coupland, Justine Coupland, and Howard Giles is a pioneering work that challenges existing understandings of language and...

Celebrity Society: The Struggle for Attention explores how the figure of 'the celebrity' is intertwined with society, economics, and politics. This book delves into the history of celebrity culture,...