Sociology: Recent submissions
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Democratic dialogue and the constitution
(Oxford University Press, 2017)Constitutions divide into those that provide for a constitutionally protected set of rights, where courts can strike down legislation, and those where rights are protected predominantly by parliament, where courts can ... -
Dancing with the devil : the political economy of privatization in China
(Oxford University Press, 2017)From 1978 through the turn of the century, China was transformed from a state-owned economy into a predominantly private economy. This fundamental change took place under the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which has been ... -
Demand for labor : the neglected side of the market
(Oxford University Press, 2017)The book collects articles published by Daniel Hamermesh between 1969 and 2013 dealing with the general topic of the demand for labor. The first section presents empirical studies of basic issues in labor demand, including ... -
Critical Thinking For Helping Professionals : a skills-based workbook
(Oxford University Press, 2017)Critical thinking values, skills, and knowledge are integral to evidence-based practice in the helping professions. On a daily basis, practitioners must be able and willing to think critically about decisions that affect ... -
Contract, status, and fiduciary law
(Oxford University Press, 2017)Contractual and fiduciary relationships are the two primary mechanisms through which the law facilitates coordinated pursuit of our personal interests. These fields are often represented in oppositional terms, and many ... -
Conversations on art and aesthetics
(Oxford University Press, 2017)What is art? What counts as an aesthetic experience? Does art have to beautiful? Can one reasonably dispute about taste? What is the relation between aesthetic and moral evaluations? How to interpret a work of art? Can we ... -
Collecting evolution : the Galápagos expedition that vindicated Darwin
(Oxford University Press, 2017)In 1905, eight men from the California Academy of Sciences set sail from San Francisco for a scientific collection expedition in the Galapagos Islands, and by the time they were finished in 1906, they had completed one of ... -
Climate crisis and the democratic prospect. Participatory governance in sustainable communities
(Oxford University Press, 2017)Can contemporary democratic governments tackle climate crisis? Some argue that democracy has to be a central part of a strategy to deal with climate change. Others argue that experience shows it not to be up to the challenge ... -
CDC health information for international travel : the yellow book 2018
(Oxford University Press, 2017)As unprecedented numbers of travelers cross international borders each day, the need for up-to-date, practical information about the health challenges posed by travel has never been greater. For both international travelers ... -
Evolution of the cerebellar sense of self
(Oxford University Press, 2017)The cerebellum is an intriguing component of the brain. In humans it occupies only 10% of the brain volume, yet has approximately 69 billion neurons, that is 80% of the nerve cells in the brain. The cerebellum first arose ... -
Encyclopedia of sports medicine
(Sage Publications, 2010)To request a free 30-day online trial to this product, visit www.sagepub.com/freetrialWith an ever-growing variety of sports and exercise opportunities open to people of all ages, classes, and races, participation in casual ... -
Clinical Psychology
(Sage Publications, 2010)“By using practical examples and blending in current culture and metaphors, Pomerantz brings the profession to life within the chapters. I think students will find the text enjoyable to read.”-Jennifer J. Muehlenkamp, ... -
21st Century Political Science: A Reference Handbook
(Sage Publications, 2010)These two volumes of 21st Century Political Science:AReferenceHandbookweretheproduct of many discussions that we,the editors,have had over the years concerning how to make fairly complex approaches in political science ... -
21st Century Anthropology: A Reference Handbook (21st Century Reference Series)
(Sage Publications, 2010)Since its emergence as a discipline in the middle of the 19th century, anthropology has focused on the study of humankind in terms of science and reason, as well as logical speculation. Within a comprehensive and ... -
Encyclopedia of Curriculum Studies
(Sage Publications, 2010)For a free 30-day online trial to this title, visit www.sagepub.com/freetrialThe study of curriculum, beginning in the early 20th century, first served the areas of school administration and teaching and was used to design ... -
Macroeconomics for Today
(South-Western College, 2010)Help today's learner visualize macroeconomics in action with the most pedagogically rich, complete book available--Tucker's MACROECONOMICS FOR TODAY, Seventh Edition. A quick look at this engaging, dynamic text will show ... -
Consumer Society: Critical Issues & Environmental Consequences
(Sage Publications, 2010)Has consumer culture got out of hand? Are the costs of universal access and pollution too great to bear?This comprehensive, lively and informative book will quickly be recognized as a benchmark in the field. It brings ... -
Foundations of Business (2nd edition)
(South-Western College, 2011)Foundations of Business, 2nd Edition provides a brief survey of the major functional areas of business including management, marketing, accounting, finance, and information technology, as well as core topics such as ethics ... -
Economics: Principles and Policy, 11th Edition
(South-Western College, 2010)Long a classic text for the teaching of principles of economics, the current economic crisis makes this book an even more essential resource for faculty who want a solid introduction that calls on policy based information ... -
Statistics for Business and Economics (11th Edition)
(South-Western College, 2011)This market leading text offers proven, comprehensive, applications-oriented approach. Written by authors who are highly regarded in the field, the text provides sound methodological development. The discussion and development ...
