(Paperback)

Famine remains one of the worst calamities that can befall a society. Mass starvation - whether it is inflicted by drought or engineered by misguided or genocidal economic policies - devastates families, weakens the social fabric, and undermines political stability. This title traces the history of famine from the earliest records to today.

(Hardback)

Using Anthony Giddens Structuration theory and rhetorical theory, this book identifies fat acceptance activists tactics to end fat stigma. The book covers the benefits and detriments of social media in fat acceptance activism, the importance of symbolism and rhetorical savvy, and the use of narrative in fat activism.

(Paperback)

Using Anthony Giddens Structuration theory and rhetorical theory, this book identifies fat acceptance activists tactics to end fat stigma. The book covers the benefits and detriments of social media in fat acceptance activism, the importance of symbolism and rhetorical savvy, and the use of narrative in fat activism.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

Work for the dole is not a new idea. It was introduced in Victoria in 1932 and became one of the battlegrounds of the politics of unemployment. In this important and topical study, Charles Fox shows that far from being apathetic, unemployed workers were active, organised and remarkably successful in their aims.

(Paperback)

It started very small and full of hope. But its daring campaigns have placed Fairtrade goods at the heart of the supermarket shelves. From bananas and coffee beans to cotton and chocolate, Fairtrade has grown to become an important global movement that has revolutionised the way we shop.

(Hardback)

Written for health care administrators with little accounting or finance background, this book provides a readable, easily understood overview of health care finance.

(Hardback)

Since this detailed work investigates the major facets of the struggling rural health care system, it will prove valuable not only to health care officials, but also to health care and social science faculty, and to state and local officials whose understanding of health care issues directly affects their policy making.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

With the advent of a new millenium little more than a decade away, Professor Ferrarotti has written a unique collection of futurological scenarios that stresses the importance of both the historical and a muti-disciplinary approach.

(Hardback, 3rd edition)

(Hardback)

This book philosophically explores changing conceptions of race and equality in Supreme Court decisions interpreting the Equal Protection Clause since the enactment of the 14th Amendment. It traces these changing conceptions alongside the gradual elimination of the social equality of racialized persons from the Supreme Courts list of priorities.

(Paperback)

This book philosophically explores changing conceptions of race and equality in Supreme Court decisions interpreting the Equal Protection Clause since the enactment of the 14th Amendment. It traces these changing conceptions alongside the gradual elimination of the social equality of racialized persons from the Supreme Courts list of priorities.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

Explores the arrival and development of Muslim immigrant communities in Britain and Germany during the post-1945 period through the case studies of Newcastle upon Tyne and Bremen -- .

(Hardback)

Dr Schave provides a first-person account of surviving sexual abuse and explores various treatment options for survivors, focusing on the crucial importance of sensitivity, honesty and equal partnership between therapist and patient.

(Hardback)

Framing the Fight against Human Trafficking examines the framing strategies of a prominent social movement coalition in the field. The author argues coalition learning aided by the organizational structure of the group led to tactical diffusion and innovative use of action repertoires in the antihuman trafficking movement.

(Hardback)

Despite the end of the Cold War, America's national security apparatus for controlling information has remained in place. This text covers the full history of America's struggle for free expression as well as the contemporary dynamics represented by "pop" figures like Frank Zappa.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

By examining the highly contested legal debate about the regulation of pornography through an epistemic lens, this book analyzes competing claims about the proper role of speech in our society, pornographys harm, the relationship between speech and equality, and whether law should regulate and, if so, upon what grounds.

(Paperback)

By examining the highly contested legal debate about the regulation of pornography through an epistemic lens, this book analyzes competing claims about the proper role of speech in our society, pornographys harm, the relationship between speech and equality, and whether law should regulate and, if so, upon what grounds.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Since German unification, there have been many reports about xenophobia in Germany and the government has attempted to stem the wave of racism. This collection of essays, by writers from minority groups in Germany, sheds light on the diverse experiences of minority groups living in Germany.

(Paperback)

Since German unification, there have been many reports about xenophobia in Germany and the government has attempted to stem the wave of racism. This collection of essays, by writers from minority groups in Germany, sheds light on the diverse experiences of minority groups living in Germany.