Социология

A classic work of The Age of Enlightenment, «The Rights of Man» is Thomas Paine's response to Edmund Burke's «Reflections on the Revolution in France». Central to the theme of «The Rights of Man» and The Age of Enlightenment is the idea that reason should be the foundation of authority and government. A classic work of early American literature, «The Rights of Man» greatly exemplifies the philosophy that America was founded upon.

First published in 1879, “Progress and Poverty” is the ground-breaking treatise on the relationship between industrialization and poverty by Henry George, the American social theorist and economist. A huge commercial success when it was published and one of the best-selling books in America in the late 19th century, George’s work had a profound influence on economists, politicians, and social reformers all over the world. In “Progress and Poverty”, George attempted to understand why the...

"Report on the Condition of the South" by Carl Schurz. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and...

"Second Treatise of Government" by John Locke. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and...

Это книга не о кино, а о многих жизненных вопросах, которые волнуют каждого из нас, – о человеческих страхах и ускользающей любви, о мужской мифологии и женских играх, о межпоколенческих конфликтах и сложных профессиональных дилеммах, об особенностях национального характера и мучительном расставании с советским прошлым, о том, почему люди выставляют частную жизнь на публичное обозрение и как они ведут себя в условиях шока. Все эти вопросы обсуждаются на материале известных кинофильмов. В...

In this brief edition of <strong>Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life</strong>, David Newman shows you how to see the &ldquo;unfamiliar in the familiar&rdquo;&mdash;to step back and see predictability in your personal experiences. Through his approachable writing style and lively personal anecdotes, the author stays true to his goal of writing a textbook that &ldquo;reads like a real book.&rdquo; Newman uses the metaphors of...

Sociology For Dummies helps you understand the complex field of sociology, serving as the ideal study guide both when you're deciding to take a class as well as when you are already participating in a course. Avoiding jargon, Sociology For Dummies will get you up to speed on this widely studied topic in no time. Sociology For Dummies, UK Edition: Provides a general overview of what sociology is as well as an in-depth look at some of the major concepts and theories. Offers examples of how...

The first authoritative yet accessible guide to this broad and popular topic Sociology is the study of human and societal interaction, and because society is constantly changing, sociology will always remain a crucial and relevant subject. Sociology For Dummies helps you understand this complex field, serving as the ideal study guide both when you're deciding to take a class as well as when you are already participating in a course. Provides a general overview of what sociology in as well as an...

Explains the key concepts, theories, and studies in the sociology of the arts—the fully updated new edition of the classic textbook Sociology of the Arts is a comprehensive yet accessible review of sociological approaches to studying the fine, popular, and folk arts. Integrating scholarly literature, theoretical models, and empirical studies, this authoritative textbook provides balanced coverage of a broad range of essential topics—enabling a deeper understanding of the field as a whole....

Конспект лекций представляет собой подбор материала по курсу «Социология», охватывает основные темы программы. Издание предназначено для студентов средних и высших учебных заведений. Книга станет отличным помощником при подготовке к зачету или экзамену, а также для написания курсовых и контрольных работ.

В монографии проанализирован и систематизирован опыт эмпирического исследования власти в городских сообществах, начавшегося в середине XX в. и ставшего к настоящему времени одной из наиболее развитых отраслей социологии власти. В ней представлены традиции в объяснении распределения власти на уровне города; когнитивные модели, использовавшиеся в эмпирических исследованиях власти, их методологические, теоретические и концептуальные основания; полемика между соперничающими школами в изучении...