Elgar Encyclopedia of Political Sociology
Title | Elgar Encyclopedia of Political Sociology PDF eBook |
Author | Maria Grasso |
Publisher | Edward Elgar Publishing |
Total Pages | 723 |
Release | 2023-12-11 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1803921234 |
This comprehensive and authoritative Encyclopedia, featuring entries written by academic experts in the field, explores the diverse topics within the discipline of political sociology. By looking at both macro- and micro-components, questions relating to nation-states, political institutions and their development, and the sources of social and political change such as social movements and other forms of contentious politics, are raised and critically analysed.
Handbook of Political Anthropology
Title | Handbook of Political Anthropology PDF eBook |
Author | Harald Wydra |
Publisher | Edward Elgar Publishing |
Total Pages | 512 |
Release | 2018-11-30 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 1783479019 |
This Handbook engages the reader in the major debates, approaches, methodologies, and explanatory frames within political anthropology. Examining the shifting borders of a moving field of enquiry, it illustrates disciplinary paradigm shifts, the role of humans in political structures, ethnographies of the political, and global processes. Reflecting the variety of directions that surround political anthropology today, this volume will be essential reading to understanding the interactions of humans within political frames in a globalising world.
Research Handbook on Nationalism
Title | Research Handbook on Nationalism PDF eBook |
Author | Liah Greenfeld |
Publisher | Edward Elgar Publishing |
Total Pages | 496 |
Release | 2020-09-25 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1789903440 |
Assembling scholarship on the subject of nationalism from around the world, this Research Handbook brings to the attention of the reader research showcasing the unprecedented expansion of the scholarly field in general and offers a diversity of perspectives on the topic. It highlights the disarray in Western social sciences and the rise in the relative importance of previously independent scholarly traditions of China and post-Soviet societies. Nationalism is the field of study where the mutual relevance of these traditions is both most clearly evident and particularly consequential.
Handbook of Sociological Science
Title | Handbook of Sociological Science PDF eBook |
Author | Gërxhani, Klarita |
Publisher | Edward Elgar Publishing |
Total Pages | 553 |
Release | 2022-06-10 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1789909430 |
22 out of the 26 Chapters will be available Open Access on Elgaronline when the book is published. The Handbook of Sociological Science offers a refreshing, integrated perspective on research programs and ongoing developments in sociological science. It highlights key shared theoretical and methodological features, thereby contributing to progress and cumulative growth of sociological knowledge.
Elgar Encyclopedia of Human Rights
Title | Elgar Encyclopedia of Human Rights PDF eBook |
Author | Christina Binder |
Publisher | Edward Elgar Publishing |
Total Pages | 3500 |
Release | 2022-09-28 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781789903614 |
The Elgar Encyclopedia of Human Rights is the most comprehensive reference work in the field of international human rights protection. Comprising over 340 entries, presented alphabetically, and available online and in print, the Encyclopedia addresses the full range of themes associated with the study and practice of human rights in the modern world. The topics range from substantive human rights to the relevant institutions, legal documents, conceptual and procedural issues of international law and a wide variety of thematic entries. The Encyclopedia has a distinct focus on international human rights law but at the same time is enriched by approaches from the broader social, sciences making it a truly unique and multi-disciplinary resource.
Research Handbook on Political Representation
Title | Research Handbook on Political Representation PDF eBook |
Author | Maurizio Cotta |
Publisher | Edward Elgar Publishing |
Total Pages | 368 |
Release | 2020-12-25 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1788977092 |
At a time when political representation can be said to be facing its ultimate crisis, this crucial work clarifies the terms of the debate, providing an up-to date analysis of the main conceptual and institutional controversies that have arisen surrounding this topic. Written by leading scholars in the field, contributions focus on how representation is conceptualised and its relation to democracy.
Encyclopedia of Sport Management
Title | Encyclopedia of Sport Management PDF eBook |
Author | Pedersen, Paul M. |
Publisher | Edward Elgar Publishing |
Total Pages | 560 |
Release | 2021-12-14 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1800883285 |
Bringing together preeminent international researchers, emerging scholars and practitioners, Paul M. Pedersen presents the comprehensive Encyclopedia of Sport Management, offering detailed entries for the critical concepts and topics in the field.