Sociology Today : Social Transformations in a Globalizing World [1 ed.] 9781446268926, 9781849204699

Published in association with International Sociological Association (ISA), this edited work is a timely collection from

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Riobamba and Cuenca, two intermediate cities in Ecuador, have become part of global networks through transnational migra

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How to study the contemporary dynamics between the religious, the nonreligious and the secular in a globalizing world? O

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Is economic nationalism an outdated phenomenon in light of globalization? Economic Nationalism in a Globalizing World de

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This book takes a historical approach to examining Islam’s role in globalization. The author identifies complex historic

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Compelled by the extent to which globalization has changed the nature of labor relations, Harry C. Katz, Thomas A. Kocha

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One of the major characteristics of our contemporary culture is a positive, almost banal, view of the transgression and

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How to study the contemporary dynamics between the religious, the nonreligious and the secular in a globalizing world? O

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The longest serving Dutch Prime Minister (1982-94), Professor Lubbers is known for his support of liberal values, social

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Argentinean tango is a global phenomenon. Since its origin among immigrants from the slums of Buenos Aires and Montevide

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