Reflects the variety of individual experiences and kaleidoscope of cultures that is American society. Emphasising on the importance of social movements, immigrant society, and regional and political differences in American history, this title deals with the global influences and America's role in th[...]

Using a broad definition of the Durkheimian tradition, this book offers the first systematic attempt to explore the Durkheimians' engagement with art. It focuses on both Durkheim and his contemporaries as well as later thinkers influenced by his work. The first five chapters consider Durkheim's own [...]

This volume is an engaging and provocative collection of essays on contemporary feminist biblical studies. Drawing upon their own social, cultural, and religious backgrounds and experiences, contributors read the New Testament as feminists, placing it in the context of globalization. These biblical [...]

A core text that is used in college-level classes on supervisory practices in criminal justice. It combines behavioral theory with case studies that allow the reader to identify and resolve personal and organizational problems. It provides readers with an understanding of the group behaviors and org[...]