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For as long as mankind has had to work for a living, people who work have disparaged those who prefer not to. This glossary playfully explores the etymology and history of hundreds of idler-specific terms and phrases, while offering a foundation for a new mode of thinking about work and labor.

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A fascinating, revealing history of the "Indian" image mythologized by popular Canadian culture since 1850, propagating stereotypes that exist to this day.

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In 101 humorous flash satires, Larry-bob Roberts dishes up thought-provoking ideas about contemporary politics and culture from a queer perspective.

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Twelve new entries enhance this classic illustrated historical romp.

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The principal aim of this book is to bring together in one publication those writings on clothes and fashion by Roland Barthes, which have yet to be translated into English.

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Journalist and parent, Zoe Williams provides a provocative critique to modern parenting, the antithesis of contemporary 'how to' guides.

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This text maps the history and current situation of the media in Wales in an accessible manner and contributes to current debates on the present and future roles of the Welsh media. It contains chapters on radio, television, the press, cinema and media policy relating to Wales.

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This text maps the history and current situation of the media in Wales in an accessible manner and contributes to current debates on the present and future roles of the Welsh media. It contains chapters on radio, television, the press, cinema and media policy relating to Wales.

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Global Media explores the diversity of world media and the political economy, from the corporate to the independent.

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The book makes a compelling case for reconstructing feminist theory in critical-realist terms and forms a trend-setting text in the area of gender studies. -- .

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Examines how governments could use research data on what makes people happy - in a variety of policy areas to increase well-being and improve the quality of life for their citizens. This title looks at the policy implications for economic growth, equality, retirement, unemployment, health care, family programs, education, and government quality.

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Is democracy in crisis Not according to this book! In this fascinating study, Professor Qvortrup shows that citizens are engaged in politics like never before by voting in referendums and participating in demonstrations and other forms of 'low politics'. -- .

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This text gives Leary's views on personal freedom when he was a young psychologist and how they evolved and morphed by the end of his career.

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"Through the conceptual vocabulary of the circuit, The Prison House of the Circuit presents a history of digital media as well as a provocative model for thinking about governance and media. The authors ultimately demonstrate how contemporary media came to be mechanisms that create frictionless circulation to maximize control, efficacy, and state power"--

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Are selfies more than just a symptom of a self-absorbed generation

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For readers of Nancy Jo Sales and Sherry Turkle, a revealing and irreverent look at the power and potential of selfies in our modern world of social media.

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Argues that the skyrocketing increase in obesity levels is not caused by individuals' moral weakness, but is due to modern society lacking the virtues. This book identifies a set of seven social and environmental 'sins' that characterise our contemporary world, and describes how each impacts on the level of obesity.

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From safe Mardi Gras to having a swell time at Disneyland,this book contains all the tips and advice you need.

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Considers the construction of race, gender, and sexuality in virtual reality.