Everybody gets so much information all day long that they lose their common sense. Gertrude Stein

Large inequalities of income in a society have often been regarded as divisive and corrosive, and it is common knowledge that in rich societies the poor have shorter lives and suffer more from almost every social problem. This book demonstrates that more unequal societies are bad for almost everyone within them - the well-off as well as the poor.

The British consume at least double the per capita quantity of baked beans eaten by any other nationality. 20 per cent of men claim that they can do DIY jobs better than any professional. Containing facts about who we are, information about what we do, and figures about how we've changed, this paints a numerical portrait of Britain.

White Racial Framing and the 2008 Presidential Campaign. .

The struggle for wealth and power that has surrounded oil for decades continues to shake the world economy, dictate the outcome of wars, and transform the destiny of men and nations. The Prize is as much a history of the twentieth century as of the oil industry itself. The canvas of this history is enormous -- from the drilling of the first well in Pennsylvania through two great world wars to the

The third instalment in the PostSecret phenomenon, this time focusing on the compelling secrets of men and women everywhere

The ultimate sociological resource Written by three eminent professors, this reference has been updated to reflect the shifts of sociological thought in the last five years, making it the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date dictionary of sociology available. 496 pages

White Racial Framing and the 2008 Presidential Campaign. .

Having choices empowers us, but constant extension of choice overwhelms us. This title provides a critique of choice in contemporary society and policy. It considers whether choice enhances or burdens our lives and questions the blithe assumption that more choice is always for the better.

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An encyclopedia that provides a common set of understandings and a terminological and analytical starting point for the development in the field of civil society studies worldwide. It presents summaries of concepts and theories, definitions of terms, biographical entries, and organizational profiles.

The Financial Situation and the Rush Hour of the Cohorts 1970 1985 in a Generational Comparison. .

Defines the major terms needed to achieve fluency in the social and behavioral sciences. This title features comprehensive and inclusive interdisciplinary scope that covers such varied fields as anthropology, communication and media studies, economics, education, geography, human services, management, political science, psychology, and sociology.

Violence and injustice are two major political problems facing the world today. Offering a fresh, innovative analysis of the concept of violence, this book presents an original insight into the nature of injustice. Addressing three key questions, it forces us to rethink the scope and aims of a theory of social justice.

The Trendspotter's Handbook. Leading trendspotter and futurist Magnus Lindkvist goes beyond the latest handbag colours and digital gadgets, and instead takes us on a breathtaking tour of the real trends that are happening and evolving. These are the trends that will make a lasting impact on the world and our daily lives. They will provoke you into thinking about the present and future in a ...

An original and devastating look at the post-9/11 world from one of America's most incisive and insightful political commentators.

Why do millions of people in the less-developed countries go hungry - while there is an abundance of food in the world? What can be done about it? This book explores these issues. It includes a discussion of the impact of using food crops to produce biofuels, and examples of successful and unsuccessful policy approaches.

Intends to adopt a fresh approach to the issue of rural-urban dynamics through a study of the changing nature of livelihoods, mobility and markets in ten study sites across four countries of Africa and Asia. This book explores how settlements and livelihoods are transformed as long-term inhabitants and migrants embrace various economic activities.

The Souls of Black Folk is Du Bois' outstanding contribution to modern political theory. This book features a philosophical treatment of Du Bois' thought. It examines the conceptual foundations of Du Bois' interpretation of black politics.