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Pero ¿qué es?, ¿por qué no podemos evitarla?, ¿por qué despierta lo peor en nosotros? Con sabiduría, ingenio y un humor oscuro, los colaboradores de este libro —incluidos un ganador del Premio Nobel,

¿Quién mejor que Zygmunt Bauman para explicarnos para qué sirve la sociología? El sociólogo y creador del concepto modernidad líquida, nos presenta esta apasionada defensa sobre el interés de esta di

Como te vendes te contratan te enseña como: • Hacer un currículum que sí genere entrevistas • Impactar positivamente a los reclutadores para que te contraten • Crear una red de contactos para acceder

The thoughts and works of one of the leading commentators on the theory and policy of development are contained in this volume. The book looks widely over issues of Eurocentricism, critical globalism, intercultural transaction, delinking and post-development theory and presents ideas for the future of the field. Throughout, the author tries to connect issues of development with the latest thinking in sociology, critical theory and social science generally. This comprehensive book will be used as a barometer of critical thought in the field today. The writing has come out of many years of teaching and travelling in developing countries and reflects the author's unusual and detailed experience of conditions in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America.

"Communication in A Changing World" distinguishes itself from other introductory textbooks by its emphasis on ethics and civility in communication; its original, comprehensive and integrated treatment of computer-mediated communication; and, its authentic, engaging examples drawn frequently from popular culture. "Communication in A Changing World" regards communication as integral to the development of students as responsible citizens in a diverse world. The new edition now features a "quick guide" for preparing a first speech that is audience-centered and includes themes of responsible communication.

An unrivalled exploration of what visual ethnography is and what it should be, this book maintains a fine balance between theory and practice. The author provides up-to-date digital and technological topics in this 4th edition; offering clear, relevant guidance on the approaches that contemporary students want to understand and the tools they want to use.

En formas de entrada de diario, los textos aquí recogidos no son solamente una reflexión personal, sino también un intento de captar el signo de nuestros tiempos a través de los acontecimientos que se producian cotidianamente: una posibilidad en el inicio, en una fase en los que apenas eran perceptibles y, en cualquier caso, antes de convertirse en parte de esos temas demasiado manidos y banales que pronto caen en el olvido.Algunos de estos acontecimientos formaran parte de nuestras vidas durante mucho tiempo, otros se desvaneceran antes de poder ser observados y estudiados en profundidad. En este mundo cambiante, proteico y caleidoscopico, es muy complicado predecir el curso de los acontecimientos y decidir de antemano cuales de ellos lograran gran proyeccion e importancia y cuales pasaran desapercibidos.El autor, siguiendo la maxima de William Blake, se propone contemplar el universo a partir de un grano de arena y, a partir de ahi, alertarnos de aquello que nos sucedera, o puede sucedernos, en nuestras vidas privadas, formas de solidaridad, perspectivas compartidas, las maneras en que percibimos a los demas y nos relacionamos con ellos, las fuerzas que configuran nuestras vidas, oportunidades e itinerarios, y las formas en las que tratamos de controlar, o cuando menos influir o incluso reformar para mejor alguna de estas dimensiones de nuestra existencia.

An exciting and richly detailed new history of the Silk Road that tells how it became more important as a route for diplomacy than for tradeThe Kings Road offers a new interpretation of the history of the Silk Road, emphasizing its importance as a diplomatic route, rather than a commercial one. Tracing the arduous journeys of diplomatic envoys, Xin Wen presents a rich social history of long-distance travel that played out in deserts, post stations, palaces, and polo fields. The book tells the story of the everyday lives of diplomatic travelers on the Silk Roadwhat they ate and drank, the gifts they carried, and the animals that accompanied themand how they navigated a complex web of geographic, cultural, and linguistic boundaries. It also describes the risks and dangers envoys faced along the wayfrom financial catastrophe to robbery and murder.

This book explores how Lean a global management doctrine operates and is adopted in real corporeal collective and affective environments of health and social care services

From Hannah Arendt''s "banality of evil" to Joseph Conrad''s "fascination of the abomination," humankind has struggled to make sense of human-upon-human violence. "Violence in War and Peace: An Anthology" is the only book of its kind available: a single volume exploration of social, literary, and philosophical theories of violence. Edited by two of anthropology''s most passionate voices on this subject, "Violence in War and Peace "is a sweeping collection that looks at various concepts and modes of violence. Drawing from a remarkable range of sources, the editors juxtapose the routine violence of everyday life---what scholars Taussig and Benjamin have termed "terror as usual"---against the sudden outcropping of unexpected, extraordinary violence such as the Holocaust, the Rwandan genocide, the state violence of Argentina''s "Dirty War," revolution, vigilante "justice," and organized criminal violence. Despite the impulse to distance ourselves from such acts, Scheper-Hughes and Bourgois take care to remind us that concepts of violence and aggression have often failed to acknowledge symbolic and structural forms. Yet, the most violent acts often involve conduct that is socially permitted---even encouraged---rather than condemned as deviant. In "Violence in War and Peace," the editors offer a thought-provoking tool for students and thinkers from all walks of life: an exploration of violence at the broadest levels: personal, social, and political. From Hannah Arendt''s "banality of evil" to Joseph Conrad''s "fascination of the abomination," humankind has struggled to make sense of human-upon-human violence. Edited by two of anthropology''s most passionate voices on this subject," Violence in War and Peace: An Anthology" is the only book of its kind available: a single volume exploration of social, literary, and philosophical theories of violence. Brings together a sweeping collection of readings, drawn from a remarkable range of sources, that look at various conceptions and modes of violence. Juxtaposes the routine violence of everyday life against the sudden outcropping of extraordinary violence such as

The indispensable guide to understanding the world we make and the lives we lead. This thoroughly revised and updated ninth edition remains unrivalled in its vibrant, engaging and authoritative introduction to sociology. The authors provide a commanding overview of the latest global developments and new ideas in this fascinating subject.Classic debates are also given careful coverage, with even the most complex ideas explained in a straightforward way. Written in a fluent, easy-to-follow style, the book manages to be intellectually rigorous but still very accessible. With a strong focus on interactive pedagogy, it aims to engage and excite readers, helping them to see the enduring value of thinking sociologically.The ninth edition includes:a solid foundation in the basics of sociology: its purpose, methodology and theories;up-to-the-minute overviews of key topics in social life, from gender, personal life and poverty, to globalization, the media and politics;stimulating examples of what sociology has to say about key issues in our contemporary world, such as climate change, growing inequality and rising polarization in societies across the world;a strong focus on global connections and the ways that digital technologies are radically transforming our lives;quality pedagogical features, such as 'Classic Studies' and 'Global Society' boxes, and 'Thinking Critically' reflection points, as well as end-of-chapter activities inviting readers to engage with popular culture and original research articles to gather sociological insights. The ninth edition sets the standard for introductory sociology in a complex world. It is the ideal teaching text for first-year university and college courses, and will help to inspire a new generation of sociologists.