Politics & Social Sciences

Power and Society: An Introduction to the Social Sciences By:Brigid Harrison Published on 2010-02-18 by Cengage Learning Designed as a basic text for an introductory, interdisciplinary social science course, POWER AND SOCIETY introduces students to key concepts in anthropology, sociology, economics, psychology, political science, and history. Using the theme of power, the text first introduces each of the social sciences and demonstrates how the various disciplines differ in their focus and methods, while maintaining the central integrative theme. The text then uses an interdisciplinary viewpoint to illustrate the nature and uses of power in society. POWER AND SOCIETY ignites students’ interest in the social sciences by exploring some of the central challenges and contemporary controversies facing American society; for example, ideological conflict, racism and sexism, poverty and powerlessness, crime and violence, community problems, and international relations. Important Notice: Media...

Comparative Historical Analysis in the Social Sciences By:James Mahoney,Dietrich Rueschemeyer Published on 2003-02-10 by Cambridge University Press This review of the accomplishments and future agendas of comparative historical research in the social sciences explores its strengths in explaining important worldwide outcomes (e.g., revolutions, social provision, democracy). It includes sections on substantive research accomplishments, methodology, and theory, and features essays by some of the most important political scientists and sociologists currently working. This Book was ranked at 3 by Google Books for keyword Politics Social Sciences. Book ID of Comparative Historical Analysis in the Social Sciences's Books is oT86uvC8KBEC, Book which was written byJames Mahoney,Dietrich Rueschemeyerhave ETAG "R8UQG7w2tjU" Book which was published by Cambridge University Press since 2003-02-10 have ISBNs, ISBN 13 Code is 9780521016452 and ISBN 10 Code is 0521016452 Reading Mode i...

The Politics of the Earth By:John S. Dryzek Published on 2013 by Oxford University Press Dryzek provides an accessible introduction to thinking about the environment by looking at the language used to discuss environmental issues. He looks at various approaches which have dominated environmental issues, from faith in unlimited economic growth to radical green politics, and concludes with a plea for ecological democracy. This Book was ranked at 39 by Google Books for keyword Politics Social Sciences. Book ID of The Politics of the Earth's Books is EJM1OTeZ0sgC, Book which was written byJohn S. Dryzekhave ETAG "NdOLFl5zXbA" Book which was published by Oxford University Press since 2013 have ISBNs, ISBN 13 Code is 9780199696000 and ISBN 10 Code is 0199696004 Reading Mode in Text Status is false and Reading Mode in Image Status is true Book which have "270 Pages" is Printed at BOOK under CategoryPolitical Science This Book was rated by 1 Raters and have average ra...

Using Political Ideas By:Barbara Goodwin Published on 2007-05-07 by John Wiley & Sons |Comprehensive, and covers the main ideologies in an interesting way . . . takes a critical and engaging perspective . . . framed in the context of debates around the meaning and purpose of theoretical enquiry . . . a more rewarding read than its competitors.| --Madeleine Davis, Department of Politics, Queen Mary, University of London. |This book is pitched at a good level for bright and interested undergraduates . . . the combination of ideologies and concepts in one book is a major selling point.| --Professor Paul Taggart, Professor of Politics, University of Sussex |Pulls off the enviable coup of being scholarly and yet not scary as well as providing genuinely fresh insights for the more familiar reader.| --Dr Peter Handley, School of Political, Social, and International Studies, University of East Anglia |An outstandingly useful text . . . I look forward to a fifth edition being made available...

Rainforest Medicine By:Jonathon Miller Weisberger Published on 2013 by North Atlantic Books Featuring in-depth essays on plant-based medicine and indigenous science from four different Amazonian societies, discusses the practices, legends, and wisdom of the vanishing traditions of the upper Amazon. This Book was ranked at 25 by Google Books for keyword Politics Social Sciences. Book ID of Rainforest Medicine's Books is vQEuAAAAQBAJ, Book which was written byJonathon Miller Weisbergerhave ETAG "VGHTE18YE+o" Book which was published by North Atlantic Books since 2013 have ISBNs, ISBN 13 Code is 9781583946084 and ISBN 10 Code is 158394608X Reading Mode in Text Status is false and Reading Mode in Image Status is false Book which have "408 Pages" is Printed at BOOK under CategoryMedical This Book was rated by Raters and have average rate at "" This eBook Maturity (Adult Book) status is NOT_MATURE Book was written in en eBook Version Availability Status a...

The Social Sciences Go to Washington By:Hamilton Cravens Published on 2004 by Rutgers University Press What happens when the allegedly value-free social sciences enter the national political arena? In The Social Sciences Go to Washington, scholars examine the effects of the massive influx of sociologists, demographers, economists, educators, and others to the federal advisory process in the postwar period. Essays look at how these social scientists sought to change existing policies in welfare, public health, urban policy, national defense, environmental policy, and science and technology policy, and the ways they tried to influence future policies. Policymakers have been troubled that followers of postmodernism have questioned the legitimacy of scientific and political authority to speak for the desires of social groups. As the social sciences increasingly become expressions of individual preferences, the contributors ask, how can they continue to be used to set public policy for us a...

Social Science Methodology By:John Gerring Published on 2001-09-10 by Cambridge University Press This title offers a one-volume introduction to social science methodology, relevant to the disciplines of anthropology, economics, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. It is written for beginning students, long-time practitioners and methodologists, and applies to work conducted in qualitative and quantitative styles. It synthesizes the vast and diverse field of methodology in a way that is clear, concise, and comprehensive. While offering a handy overview of the subject, the book is also an argument about how we should conceptualize methodological problems. Tasks and criteria, the author argues - not fixed rules of procedure - best describe the search for methodological adequacy. Thinking about methodology through this lens provides a new framework for understanding work in the social sciences. This Book was ranked at 21 by Google Books for keyword Politics Social Scien...

The Science and Politics of Work Disability Prevention By:Ellen MacEachen Published on 2018-09-10 by Routledge The rising cost of illness and disability benefits are one of today’s biggest social and labour market challenges. The promise of activation-oriented work disability policies was labour market engagement for all people, regardless of illness, injury or impairment. However, the reality has been more complex. The Science and Politics of Work Disability Policy addresses social and political economic contexts driving state work disability reform in 13 countries. In this first attempt to explain the history and future of work disability policy, this book asks new questions about work disability policy design, focus, and effects. It details how work disability policies have evolved with jurisdictions, why these take their current shape, and where they are heading. The well positioned authors draw on their insider knowledge and expertise in law, medicine, and social science to provid...