Novedades del último mes en sociología del mundo

Hace ochenta años, el químico Albert Hofmann descubrió por casualidad el LSD y, tras probarlo, emprendió un corto y legendario regreso a casa en bicicleta bajo los efectos de la droga. Su viaje dio pie a la explosion de la psicodelia en los años sesenta, que rapidamente se convirtio en un acto contracultural.El nuevo siglo ha traido un renacimiento del interes por las drogas psicodelicas y hoy son los cientificos, los terapeutas y los fondos de inversion quienes lideran la conversacion sobre las terapias de vanguardia. Pero ¿realmente pueden ayudarnos a luchar contra la ansiedad, la depresion y la adiccion al alcohol o al tabaco? ¿Podemos encontrar nuevas perspectivas existenciales en ellas?A punto de cumplir cincuenta años, el neuropsicologo Andy Mitchell emprendio su particular viaje en busca de respuestas. Su itinerario lo llevo a ir de un parque natural de California al Amazonas colombiano, pasando por un laboratorio de Londres y otros lugares insospechados.En 10 viajes, narra de manera rigurosa pero muy divertida sus encuentros con cientificos y mafiosos, capitalistas de riesgo y estafadores, psiconautas y chamanes.Mitchell nos advierte de las contradicciones, las inconsistencias y ciertas dosis de temeridad que definen las distintas perspectivas y usos de los propios psicodelicos.A medio camino entre Oliver Sacks y Hunter S.Thompson, el autor combina ciencia y experiencia personal en esta esclarecedora investigacion sobre las posibilidades y las amenazas de las drogas en la era de la salud mental.

Explores how elites restrict access to public beaches around the globeBeaches are a beloved form of public space Yet there has been an alarming global trend of restricting access to public sections of beaches to ensure that waterfront property owners can enjoy the shoreline exclusively or develop the land for commercial use Beach Politics examines how over the past forty years privatization of public space has accelerated with the help of both local governments and national corporations On a local level this can entail a group of wealthy neighbors purposely blocking off public beach access in their neighborhood hiring security guards building fences or putting up No Trespassing signs to turn away members of the public who have every right to be there On a state or national level it can manifest as gated communities owned by private corporations sectioning off huge swaths of land limiting access or governments promoting private rather than public development along the shoreline Whenever disputes about land use arise the powers that be often side with private interests and the wealthy over those with fewer resources and frequently people of color Focused on beaches access to public space and social justice this book brings together powerful contri

Explores how elites restrict access to public beaches around the globeBeaches are a beloved form of public space Yet there has been an alarming global trend of restricting access to public sections of beaches to ensure that waterfront property owners can enjoy the shoreline exclusively or develop the land for commercial use Beach Politics examines how over the past forty years privatization of public space has accelerated with the help of both local governments and national corporations On a local level this can entail a group of wealthy neighbors purposely blocking off public beach access in their neighborhood hiring security guards building fences or putting up No Trespassing signs to turn away members of the public who have every right to be there On a state or national level it can manifest as gated communities owned by private corporations sectioning off huge swaths of land limiting access or governments promoting private rather than public development along the shoreline Whenever disputes about land use arise the powers that be often side with private interests and the wealthy over those with fewer resources and frequently people of color Focused on beaches access to public space and social justice this book brings together powerful contri

This textbook presents a clear and accessible argument for sustainable planning and development The book discusses multiple environmental issues and examines how potential solutions can and should be addressed in the context of space and place The book also offers an invaluable discussion on the need for a framework for system based thinking where various disciplines should work together to find innovative solutions Students are provided with an appreciation of the need for an interdisciplinary approach to these issues combined with an underlying sense of space an appreciation of cultural diversity and differences as well as associated insights into human relationships These core attributes put space at the heart of environmental and natural resources management in terms of policy planning and on the ground initiatives This book will be an invaluable reference for advanced undergraduate graduate students and researchers working in the field looking for an accessible overview of this interdisciplinary approach to the topic