Weber's methodological writings form the bedrock of key ideas across the social sciences. His discussion of value freedom and value commitment, causality, understanding and explanation, theory building and ideal types have been of fundamental importance, and their impact remains undiminished today. [...]

This book brings together leading figures in history, sociology, political science, feminism and critical theory to interpret, evaluate, criticize and update Weber's legacy. In a collection of specially commissioned pieces and translated articles the Weberian scholarship recognizes Max Weber as the [...]

"This book is a lightly revised translation of a Danish book from 2005 ('Weber og Durkheim - en metodologisk sammenligning', Copenhagen Political Studies Press)."[...]

Criminologists are increasingly turning their attention to the many points of intersection between immigration and crime control. This book discusses the detection of unlawful non-citizens as a distinct form of policing which is impacting on a growing range of agencies and sections of society. It co[...]

Max Weber and Michael Foucault are among the most controversial and fascinating thinkers of our century. This book is the first to jointly analyse them in detail, and to make effective links between their lives and work; it coincides with a substantial resurgence of interest in their writings. The [...]

Provides a framework that facilitates an appropriate application of the Integrated Water Resource Management paradigm by practising professionals, decision-makers and scientists. This book provides an integration of technical modelling and control aspects with participatory and decision-making issue[...]

Put digital business strategy at the center of your business Welcome to the social media age. Although its impact was first felt in the marketing department, the social web is spreading across all business functions, impacting the way they communicate, operate, organize, and create value.[...]

Presents an overview of the global infrastructure market, its sector and capital requirements, and looks at the key areas that investors need to understand to enter this market.[...]

Geared toward students and professionals in the fields of engineering, physics, chemistry, geophysics, and applied mathematics, this volume offers a unified treatment and critical review of the literature related to the fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mass transfer of single bubbles, drops, and p[...]