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1. Sexuality

   2nd Edition

   By Jeffrey Weeks, Jeffrey Weeks

   Series: Key Ideas

   We are almost programmed into thinking of our sexuality as a wholly natural feature of life. But sexual relations are but one form of social relations, as Jeffrey Weeks makes clear in his book. Drawing on the analyses of Michel Foucault, amongst others, the book examines the social, moral and...

   Published January 10th 2013 by Routledge
2. Happiness

   By Bent Greve

   Series: Key Ideas

   Although happiness is based upon individuals’ subjective perception of their own situation, understanding the concept of happiness is important for forming policies in modern societies. Taking into account discussions from disciplines across the social sciences, this book explores varying notions...

   Published November 8th 2011 by Routledge
3. Experts

   The Knowledge and Power of Expertise

   By Nico Stehr, Reiner Grundmann

   Series: Key Ideas

   In this book, Stehr and Grundmann outline the theoretical significance and practical importance of the growing stratum of experts, counsellors and advisors in contemporary society, and claim that the growing spectrum of knowledge-based occupations has led to the pluralisation of expertise. As...

   Published February 22nd 2011 by Routledge
4. Leisure

   By Tony Blackshaw

   Series: Key Ideas

   No single introductory book has until now captured the range of thought appropriate for scrutinizing the idea of leisure. Beginning with a discussion of expressions in classical thought, etymological definitions and key leisure studies concepts, Blackshaw suggests that the idea abounds with...

   Published February 11th 2010 by Routledge
5. Community

   2nd edition, 2nd Edition

   By Gerard Delanty

   Series: Key Ideas

   The increasing individualism of modern Western society has been accompanied by an enduring nostalgia for the idea of community as a source of security and belonging and, in recent years, as an alternative to the state as a basis for politics.Gerard Delanty begins this stimulating introduction to...

   Published November 17th 2009 by Routledge
6. Sexuality

   3rd Edition

   By Jeffrey Weeks

   Series: Key Ideas

   For over twenty years, Sexuality has provided a cutting edge introduction to debates about sexualities, gender, and intimate life. Previous editions included pioneering discussions of the historical shaping of sexuality, identity politics, the rise of fundamentalism, the social impact of AIDS, the...

   Published September 27th 2009 by Routledge
7. Transnationalism

   By Steven Vertovec

   Series: Key Ideas

   'Transnationalism' refers to multiple ties and interactions linking people or institutions across the borders of nation-states. This book surveys the broader meanings of transnationalism within the study of globalization before concentrating on migrant transnational practices. Each chapter...

   Published March 26th 2009 by Routledge
8. Nihilism

   By Bulent Diken

   Series: Key Ideas

   Most significant problems of contemporary life have their origins in nihilism and its paradoxical logic, which is simultaneously destructive to and constitutive of society. Yet, in social theory, nihilism is a surprisingly under-researched topic. This book develops a systematic account of nihilism...

   Published November 20th 2008 by Routledge
9. Social Identity

   3rd Edition

   By Richard Jenkins

   Series: Key Ideas

   This third edition builds on the international success of previous editions, offering an easy access critical introduction to social science theories of identity, for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates. All of the previous chapters have been updated and extra material has been added where...

   Published June 16th 2008 by Routledge
10. Social Identity

    By Richard Jenkins

    Series: Key Ideas

    This third edition builds on the international success of previous editions, offering an easy access critical introduction to social science theories of identity, for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates. All of the previous chapters have been updated and extra material has been added where...

    Published May 25th 2008 by Routledge