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The social life of economic inequalities in contemporary Latin America : deca…
This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This edited volume examines how economic processes have worked upon social lives and social realities in Latin America during the past decades. Through tracing the effects of the neoliberal epoch into the era of the so-called pink tide, the book seeks to understand to what extent the turn to the left at the start of the millennium managed to …
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- 9783319615363
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- xix, 289p. : ill.
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- 305.8 SOC s
Contemporary perspectives on ageism
This open access book provides a comprehensive European perspective on the concept of ageism, its origins, the manifestation and consequences of ageism, as well as ways to respond to and research ageism. The book represents a collaborative effort of researchers from over 20 countries and a variety of disciplines, including, psychology, sociology, gerontology, geriatrics, pharmacology, law, geog…
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- 9783319738208
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- xxx, 564p. : ill.
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- 305.26 CON c
Wellbeing and devolution : reframing the role of government in Scotland, Wale…
It has been over twenty years since the people of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland voted for devolution. Over that time, the devolved legislatures have established themselves and matured their approach to governance. At different times and for different reasons, each has put wellbeing at the heart of their approach – codifying their values and goals within wellbeing frameworks. This open …
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- 9783030022303
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- xiii, 165p. : ill.
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- 320.80941 WAL w
Society, law, and culture in the Middle East : "modernities" in the making
Society, Law, and Culture in the Middle East: “Modernities” in the Making is an edited volume that seeks to deepen and broaden our understanding of various forms of change in Middle Eastern and North African societies during the Ottoman period. It offers an in-depth analysis of reforms and gradual change in the longue durée, challenging the current discourse on the relationship between soc…
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- 176 p.
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- 956.03 TOL s
Fish, fishing and community in North Korea and neighbours : vibrant matter(s)
This open access book explores the histories and geographies of fishing in North Korea and the surrounding nations. With the ideological and environmental history of North Korea in mind, the book examines the complex interactions between local communities, fish themselves, wider ecosystems and the politics of Pyongyang through the lens of critical geography, fisheries statistics and management …
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- 9789811500428
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- xii, 202p. : ill.
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- 639.2095193 WIN f
Gender, ritual and social formation in West Papua : A configurational analysi…
This study, based on a lifelong involvement with New Guinea, compares the culture of the Kamoro (18,000 people) with that of their eastern neighbours, the Asmat (40,000), both living on the south coast of West Papua, Indonesia. The comparison, showing substantial differences as well as striking similarities, contributes to a deeper understanding of both cultures. Part I looks at Kamoro society …
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- 9789067183253
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- xii, 300 p.
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- Verhandelingen van het Koninklijk Instituut voor Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde
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- 953.0049912 POU g
Pursuing Livelihoods, Imagining Development Smallholders in Highland Lampung,…
This monograph explores the ways in which people experience ‘development’ and how development shapes and maintains their lives. The discussion begins with Lampung Province, moves to one of the province’s highland regions, and ends in a village in this highland region. Colonial and post-colonial initiatives drove the transformation of Lampung in the twentieth century bringing mixed results…
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- 9781925021479
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- XVII, 182 p.
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- 338.1609598 KUS p
The crisis for young people : generational inequalities in education, work, h…
This book provides an original and challenging analysis of one of the most pressing social issues of our times: intergenerational inequality. Based on recent mixed-method research, it explores the extent and scope of generational divides through an up-to-date analysis of the changing opportunities for young people in Britain across different life domains. A central question addressed is whether…
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- 9783319585475
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- XIII, 161
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- 305.2420941 GRE t
Child’s play : multi-sensory histories of children and childhood in Japan
Few things make Japanese adults feel quite as anxious today as the phenomenon called the “child crisis.” Various media teem with intense debates about bullying in schools, child poverty, child suicides, violent crimes committed by children, the rise of socially withdrawn youngsters, and forceful moves by the government to introduce a more conservative educational curriculum. These issues ha…
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- 9780520968844
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- X, 302 p.
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- 305.230952 WAT c
Institutional change in Southeast Asia
This book examines the institutional changes taking place in, and challenges facing, the region since 1997. It also describes various differences in the reform process between countries in the region. Sjöholm and Tongzon argue that the economies of southeast Asia need to reform their institutions if the previous rapid development is to continue. The institutional weaknesses have been addressed…
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- 9780203694633
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- xv, 206p. : ill.
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- 330.959 INS
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