Fragmenting Societies
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Fragmenting Societies
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Author : David C. Thorns
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2003-09-02
Fragmenting Societies written by David C. Thorns and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-09-02 with Social Science categories.
First Published in 2004. This book addresses a number of key themes in the debate about the nature of a contemporary capitalist society. It poses the question as to whether the present changes are creating a more fragmented society. Through a comparative historical analysis of Australia, New Zealand and Britain the book examines the restructuring of the workforce, the shifts towards more flexible work practices, rising unemployment, the growth of individualism, regional and local diversity, and the creation of new social formations. The book challenges both the more economistic versions of the New International Division of Labour thesis and the ethnocentrism of much contemporary debate on regional change. It argues for an approach based in the distinct experiences of localities, regions and nation states. Detailed empirical data are provided for Australia, Britain and New Zealand covering such areas as economic and employment change, regional diversity, restructuring of the state sector, consumption and home ownership and local social resistances and responses to change. The author is an established and widely published researcher who has conducted intensive research into the three societies examined in this book. The book will interest students in Sociology, Geography, Regional Science, Urban and Regional Planning and Political Science.
Injustice On Display Group Grievance Or Social Justice
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Author : Pasquale De Marco
language : en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date : 2025-08-11
Injustice On Display Group Grievance Or Social Justice written by Pasquale De Marco and has been published by Pasquale De Marco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-08-11 with Social Science categories.
In a world increasingly divided by identity politics, Injustice on Display: Group Grievance or Social Justice? offers a refreshing and thought-provoking perspective. Pasquale De Marco challenges the prevailing narrative that society is plagued by systemic oppression and argues that the real source of inequality lies in socioeconomic factors, not group membership. Drawing on a wealth of research and real-world examples, Pasquale De Marco exposes the fallacies of identity politics and demonstrates how it has undermined social cohesion, stifled free speech, and distorted education. Pasquale De Marco also exposes the hypocrisy and double standards of identity politics, showing how those who claim to be champions of justice and equality often engage in the very same behaviors they condemn in others. Pasquale De Marco argues that the only way to achieve true justice and equality is to reject identity politics and embrace a more nuanced and inclusive understanding of human identity. We must recognize that individuals are complex and multifaceted beings, and that our identities are shaped by a multitude of factors, including our experiences, values, and beliefs. Injustice on Display: Group Grievance or Social Justice? is a powerful and provocative book that challenges conventional wisdom and offers a new vision for a more just and equitable society. It is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of our democracy. This groundbreaking book will appeal to readers who are concerned about the rise of identity politics and its corrosive effects on society. It will also resonate with those who are seeking a more nuanced and inclusive understanding of social justice. If you like this book, write a review!
Dialogical Planning In A Fragmented Society
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Author : Thomas L. Harper
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-02-06
Dialogical Planning In A Fragmented Society written by Thomas L. Harper and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-06 with Social Science categories.
The culmination of a critical study of neo-pragmatism philosophy and its application to planning, Dialogical Planning in a Fragmented Society begins with philosopher Stanley M. Stein's examination of neo-pragmatism and his thoughts on how it can be useful in the field of environmental design-specifically, how it can be applied to planning procedures and problems. Neo-pragmatism is an approach that has been, in the past, best expressed or implied in the writing of Hilary Putnam, Richard Rorty, and, in particular, Donald Davidson, John Rawls, and Ludwig Wittgenstein. Thomas L. Harper furthers this tradition by providing the context for this theoretical application from his academic background in economics and management as well as his practical experience with political decision-making processes, community planning, and economic development. The result is a fresh synthesis of ideas-a new approach to thinking about planning theory and its implications for, and relationship with, practice. Philosopher Michael Walzer has asserted that "philosophy reflects and articulates the political culture of its time, and politics presents and enacts the arguments of philosophy." Similarly, the authors view planning theory as planning reflected upon in tranquility, away from the tumult of battle, and planning practice as planning theory acted out in the confusion of the trenches. Each changes the other in a dynamic way, and the authors demonstrate the intimate and inextricable link between them.
Beyond Fragmentation And Interconnectivity
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Author : H.J.M. Fenger
language : en
Publisher: IOS Press
Release Date : 2012-01-27
Beyond Fragmentation And Interconnectivity written by H.J.M. Fenger and has been published by IOS Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-27 with Political Science categories.
The public sector may be considered as a highly fragmented and at the same time enormously interconnected system. Resources are dispersed among a huge variety of actors and entities and these affect each other in many unexpected ways. This book analyses the apparently paradoxical occurrence of simultaneous fragmentation and interconnectivity within the public domain and reflects on its consequences for public governance and management. It discusses and assesses strategies to create connective capacities from different policy domains and countries and offers new insights in the complexity of public governance. About the Editors: Menno Fenger is associate professor in public administration at Erasmus University Rotterdam. He has published widely on issues of public governance and implementation, specifically in the area of social policies. Victor Bekkers is professor of public administration at Erasmus University Rotterdam and academic director of the Center for Public Innovation. He specializes in the impact of information and communication technology, including social media, on public governance. He is the author of numerous books and articles on this topic.
Values In Western Societies
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Author : Ruud de Moor
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2023-12-28
Values In Western Societies written by Ruud de Moor and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-28 with Social Science categories.
The European Values Study is a large-scale, cross-national, and longitudinal survey research program on basic human values, initiated by the European Value Systems Study Group (EVSSG) in the late 1970s, at that time an informal grouping of academics. Now, it is carried on in the setting of a foundation, using the (abbreviated) name of the group European Values Study (EVS). The EVSSG aimed at designing and conducting a major empirical study of the moral and social values underlying European social and political institutions and governing conduct. A rich academic literature has now been created around the original survey, and numerous other works have made use of the findings.
Secrets Of A Global Conspiracy
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Author : Pasquale De Marco
language : en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date : 2025-04-26
Secrets Of A Global Conspiracy written by Pasquale De Marco and has been published by Pasquale De Marco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-04-26 with Political Science categories.
In a world shrouded in secrecy and manipulation, a global conspiracy unfolds, threatening the very fabric of society. This book delves into the hidden agendas, nefarious plans, and clandestine operations of those who seek to control and exploit the world. Based on meticulous research and irrefutable evidence, this exposé unveils the puppet masters behind the scenes, the individuals and organizations that pull the strings of governments, economies, and media. It exposes their tactics of deception, manipulation, and psychological control, revealing how they divide and conquer societies, manufacture consent, and exploit resources for their own selfish gain. The book explores the strategies employed to create conflicts and wars, to manipulate public opinion, and to suppress dissent. It lays bare the economic exploitation that has impoverished nations, the environmental devastation that has ravaged the planet, and the societal control mechanisms that stifle freedom and individuality. This book is a call to action, a clarion call to awaken the slumbering masses to the reality of the conspiracy that threatens their liberty and well-being. It is a call to dismantle the power structures that perpetuate injustice and oppression, to create a world where freedom, equality, and justice prevail. With its meticulously documented evidence and compelling narrative, this book is a must-read for anyone who seeks to understand the hidden forces that shape our world and to join the fight for a better future. If you like this book, write a review on google books!
Applying Ibn Khald N
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Author : Syed Farid Alatas
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-06-05
Applying Ibn Khald N written by Syed Farid Alatas and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-05 with Social Science categories.
The writings of Ibn Khaldūn, particularly the Muqaddimah (Prolegomenon) have rightly been regarded as being sociological in nature. For this reason, Ibn Khaldūn has been widely regarded as the founder of sociology, or at least a precursor of modern sociology. While he was given this recognition, however, few works went beyond proclaiming him as a founder or precursor to the systematic application of his theoretical perspective to specific historical and contemporary aspects of Muslim societies in North Africa and the Middle East. The continuing presence of Eurocentrism in the social sciences has not helped in this regard: it often stands in the way of the consideration of non-Western sources of theories and concepts. This book provides an overview of Ibn Khaldūn and his sociology, discusses reasons for his marginality, and suggests ways to bring Ibn Khaldūn into the mainstream through the systematic application of his theory. It moves beyond works that simply state that Ibn Khaldūn was a founder of sociology or provide descriptive accounts of his works. Instead it systematically applies Khaldūn’s theoretical perspective to specific historical aspects of Muslim societies in North Africa and the Middle East, successfully integrating concepts and frameworks from Khaldūnian sociology into modern social science theories. Applying Ibn Khaldūn will be of interest to students and scholars of sociology and social theory.
Sport Culture And Society
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Author : Grant Jarvie
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-07-20
Sport Culture And Society written by Grant Jarvie and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-20 with Social Science categories.
What can sport do to produce social change in our world today? It is impossible to fully understand contemporary society and culture without acknowledging the importance of sport. Sport is part of our social and cultural fabric, possessing a commercial power that makes it a potent force in the world, for good and for bad. It has helped to start wars and promote international reconciliation, and governments around the world commit public resources to sport. Sport matters, but how should you make sense of what is going on in the world of sport today? Now in a fully revised, updated and expanded third edition, this critical, challenging and comprehensive textbook introduces the study of sport, culture and society. International in scope, it challenges us to reactivate an audacious spirit of activism through sport. Full of contemporary examples, it places sport at the heart of the analysis and introduces the reader to every core topic and emerging area in the study of sport and society, including: the history and politics of sport; sport, gender and sexuality; sport, disability and advocacy; sport, race and racism; sport, violence and crime; sport and health; sport, globalisation and democracy; sport, media and cultural relations; sport and the environment; sporting cities and mega-events; sport, poverty and development. Each chapter includes a wealth of useful features, including Sport in Focus case studies, chapter summaries, guides to further reading, revision questions, practical projects, definitions of key concepts and weblinks. Additional teaching and learning resources – including a testbank, resource list and glossary – are available on a companion website. Sport, Culture and Society is the most broad-ranging, in-depth and thoughtful introduction to the sociocultural analysis of sport currently available and sets a new agenda for the discipline. It is essential reading for all students with an interest in sport.
Comparative Sociology And Social Theory
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Author : Graham Crow
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 1997-06-09
Comparative Sociology And Social Theory written by Graham Crow and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-06-09 with Political Science categories.
Recent developments have made obsolete the division of the globe into three worlds of capitalist, state socialist and underdeveloped countries. This book traces the interconnectedness of the 'disorganisation' of capitalism in the industrialised west, the transformation of former state socialist societies, and the divergent fortunes of third world countries. It argues that comparative sociology continues to have relevance in the age of globalisation and provides a framework within which these developments can be placed in their proper perspective.
State In Society
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Author : Joel S. Migdal
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2001-08-27
State In Society written by Joel S. Migdal and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-08-27 with Political Science categories.
The essays in this book trace the development of Joel Migdal's "state-in-society" approach. The essays situate the approach within the classic literature in political science, sociology, and related disciplines but present a new model for understanding state-society relations. It allies parts of the state and groups in society against other such coalitions, determines how societies and states create and maintain distinct ways of structuring day-to-day life, the nature of the rules that govern people's behavior, whom they benefit and whom they disadvantage, which sorts of elements unite people and which divide them, and what shared meaning people hold about their relations with others and their place in the world.