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First published in 1979, Political Manipulation and Administrative Power examines in detail some of the means by which elites in western-style democracies have established and maintained themselves in power. It describes how elites have manipulated the...

Der Band untersucht die gewandelte Funktion von Religionen in modernen Gesellschaften.Book InformationISBN 9783658224493Author Rauf CeylanFormat PaperbackPage Count 170Imprint Springer VSPublisher Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden

Cell Signaling provides undergraduate and graduate students with the conceptual tools needed to make sense of the dizzying array of pathways that cells use to detect, process, and respond to signals from the environment. By emphasizing the common design...

Democratic planning allows us to effectively address the multiple crises of our time through cooperative modes of collective coordination. Given the destructive consequences of contemporary capitalism, such a structural alternative to market economies is...

This book traces the roots of local government in Bangladesh and examines the contemporary issues and challenges which have limited the role and effectiveness of the concerned institutions. With the help of rich empirical data, it looks at the problems...

This book explores the relationship between the state and war within the context of seismic technological change. As we experience a fourth industrial revolution, technology already exerts a huge impact on the character of war and military strategies in...

As Latin America's flagship 'racial democracy,' Brazil is famous for its history of race mixture and fluid racial boundaries. Traditionally, scholars have emphasized that this fluidity has often led to whitening, where individuals seek classification in...

This book provides an industry professional's first-hand perspective on narrative design's practical usage, day-to-day roles and responsibilities, and keys to breaking in and succeeding. The book delves into the foundations of compelling storytelling...

Although a great deal is known about the recognition of states, less is known about the practice of derecognition of states, namely why and how states withdraw the recognition of other contested and partially recognized states. The Derecognition of...

Preparing Literature Reviews is an accessible guide that provides easy to follow step-by-step advice on how to prepare qualitative and quantitative literature reviews. The 6th edition of this bestselling book retains its original lauded features of clear...

It is vital that we decolonise community education and development – learning from the past in order to challenge current discrimination and oppression more effectively. In this book, Marjorie Mayo identifies ways of developing more inclusive policies...

This book provides detailed guidance of the therapy for joint peripheral joint dysfunction patients. Among the techniques covered are the mechanism of rotation and treatment of deviated spinal column and methods of treatment for inflammatory lesions. In...

In Contested Kingdom: Fan Attachment and Corporate Control at Disneyland, William McCarthy presents a groundbreaking study centered on the history of Disneyland and Disney theme park enthusiasts. Focusing on two unexplored yet interconnected...

Now in its second edition, this fundamental undergraduate textbook provides students with everything they need when studying developmental psychology.Thoroughly revised, this book breaks down key topics into easily accessible concepts and provides...

This book reviews the critical scope of nuclear materials, which play an essential role in decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. It traces historical landmarks from the years preceding World War II to the atomic bomb era. Key topics covered include the...

Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science introduces students to the discrete mathematics needed later in their Computer Science coursework with theory of computation topics interleaved throughout. Students learn about mathematical concepts just in...

The need for collective action has never been greater, but geopolitics, structural changes and diverging preferences mean that existing global governance arrangements, devised at Bretton Woods in the 1940s, are either unravelling or outmoded. Reconciling...

This book studies how transnational migrants create a sense of home in their host countries. It draws on case studies of Sri Lankan migrants living in Australia to argue that 'home' is an existential experience rather than a fixed entity. The author...

The fourth edition of Health Promotion in Midwifery explores the principles of health promotion within the practical context of midwifery. It clearly outlines and discusses the midwife’s role in health promotion, linking theory and practice.This...

How to dwell in a forest alongside giants, avoid disturbing a living god, assist an animal with their manners, and help an elephant cross the road. The Presence of Elephants is an anthropological consideration of coexistence, grounded in people’s...

This book addresses the ideas and experiences of a small British revolutionary socialist and feminist organisation in the 1970s and 1980s. Written by two ex-members, it sets out the organisation’s eclectic influences: Italian Marxism, libertarianism,...

Driven by both theory and practice, this accessible book will help you get to grips with understanding and doing grounded theory from a constructivist perspective.

This book is a comprehensive evidence-based guide for clinicians and trainees on the assessment and treatment of youth with obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (OCRDs).OCRDs typically begin in childhood or adolescence and can be highly prevalent...

Das Handbuch präsentiert den „state of the art“ zu den Themen Armut und soziale Ausgrenzung. Beides nimmt in unserer Gesellschaft, in Europa und weltweit zu. Dies betrifft nicht nur die materielle Versorgung und Verteilung, sondern bezieht weitere...

Python for Experimental Psychologists equips researchers with no prior programming experience with the essential knowledge to independently script experiments and analyses, swiftly mastering Python.This updated edition navigates through programming...

Borders draw one map of the world; money draws another. A journalist’s riveting account exposes a parallel universe exempt from the laws of the land, and how the wealthy and powerful benefit from it.The map of the globe shows the world we think we know:...

The volume delves into the intricate web of contemporary permacrisis rooted in the strategic imperatives of nation-states. Through a historical lens, it navigates the evolving landscape of international politics, tracing the transition of power dynamics...

​Softwareentwicklung ist mehr als nur Programme schreiben: Die Entwicklung sicherer Programme erfordert ein systematisches Vorgehen von der Aufgabenstellung bis zum getesteten Programm. In diesem Buch wird eine Vorgehensweise beschrieben, die alle...

This book is your essential introduction to relational counselling and psychotherapy. It maps out relational concepts and approaches by drawing on humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural and systemic modalities, using case material to...

Bion’s Vertices: On Truth and Lies is divided into three parts which investigate the truth/lie domain, emotional change and growth, and creativity in relation to truth and lies, and show its relevance in clinical practice. The wide-ranging discussions...

Working with medicines is central to your role as a nurse. It forms the basis of most treatment plans and is fundamental to modern practice. In order for you to provide safe and effective care it is important that you understand what common drugs are...

Artificial Intelligence and Ethics is a general and wide-ranging survey of the benefits and ethical dilemmas of AI. The rise of AI and super-intelligent AI has created an urgent need to understand the many and varied ethical issues surrounding the...

This book examines how the progress of digital technology is transforming the world of work, skill demand, labour market institutions, and regulations in countries like India. It studies the challenges, opportunities, and current and future contributions...

Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science introduces students to the discrete mathematics needed later in their Computer Science coursework with theory of computation topics interleaved throughout. Students learn about mathematical concepts just in...

Quality supervision assists in quality service provision. The Practice of Clinical and Counselling Supervision: Australian & International Applications is the third edition of the leading Australian state-of-the-art text for supervision training...

This book critically interrogates the notion of transformation in higher education, focusing on epistemological and structural issues in postcolonial and contemporary Africa.The book considers the multifaceted challenges facing higher education in the...

Amy Ashwood Garvey was a committed Pan-Africanist and feminist who moved to the UK from Harlem in the 1930s. Most famous for being the first wife of Marcus Garvey, her contributions to movements for social justice, race equality and in particular Black...

This book leaves no stone unturned in its comprehensive examination of the complex challenges surrounding academic freedom in Africa.Drawing on diverse perspectives and methodologies, it delves into the historical, philosophical, legal, and...

Energy Reviews: Unified Gas Supply System of the USSR (1985) explores some important aspects of the development and operation of the unified gas system of the Soviet Union. It pays particular attention to both the basic characteristics of and the...

Change and Disruption: Sociology of the Future draws on classical and modern sociological theory to identify recent and emerging trends in the global system. The book probes the rise of authoritarian states, rifts in the relation between humans and the...