Catálogo de libros: Cuestiones y procesos sociales

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  • Negotiating Identities, Language and Migration in Global London
    This book explores the transnational practices of migrant groups in global London, illustrating the complex relations between migrants and the city in the context of globalisation. The chapters offer a starting point to examine migrants and the city from a comparative perspective by bringing together case studies of diverse migrant communities. ...
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    193,55 €

  • Media Racism
    Marquita Gammage
    'A powerful, well-researched indictment of racist media in the United States.'-Kirkus Reviewshttps://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/marquita-m-gammage/media-racism/As contemporary media continues to be a battleground for the portrayal of Black women, Gammage explores the troubling proliferation of racially informed media depictions of the lives of Black women, providing ess...
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    34,53 €

  • Aims and Aids for Girls and Young Women
    George Sumner Weaver
    „My interest in woman and our common humanity is my only apology for writing this book. I see multitudes of young women about me, whose general training is so deficient in all that pertains to the best ideas of life, and whose aims and efforts are so unworthy of their powers of mind and heart, that I can not make peace with my own conscience without doing something to elevate t...
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    14,85 €

  • The Great Cultural Awakening
    D. Paul Schafer
    In this remarkable book, noted cultural scholar D. Paul Schafer examines the great cultural awakening that is taking place all across the world---an awakening that is opening the doors to a cultural age. Schafer begins by considering the importance of culture, as well as discussing how culture has been defined by a variety of thinkers. He then turns to an examination of the vas...
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    17,12 €

  • No More Menemies
    Lori Meakin
    Even though there’s proof that it makes men’s lives better too, gender equality is still a long way off. So why aren’t more men joining in, using their power to drive change? Why, in some areas, are we even going backwards?Lori realised that the answer may lie in a famous anti-smoking advert from decades ago. In it, a beautiful blusher-brush lies in a dirty ashtray - because yo...
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    15,28 €

  • Radical Resilience
    Carol Marchant Gibbs
    In this incredible world of diversity, there is a darkness that blinds us from recognizing the beauty and value of all humanity. We are held hostage by our misconceptions, prejudices and fears.How do we break free?There is hope in the darkness. Beacons of light shine amongst us revealing the goodness of mankind. These courageous ones are moved by the people before them. They se...
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    15,46 €

  • Radical Resilience
    Carol Marchant Gibbs
    In this incredible world of diversity, there is a darkness that blinds us from recognizing the beauty and value of all humanity. We are held hostage by our misconceptions, prejudices and fears.How do we break free?There is hope in the darkness. Beacons of light shine amongst us revealing the goodness of mankind. These courageous ones are moved by the people before them. They se...
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    26,79 €

  • Convergence as Adaptivity
    Zhiyuan Wang
    Argues that states substitute unwanted policy changes dictated by globalization with politically feasible ones, leading to policy convergence. ...
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    44,84 €

  • Stuck Outside
    Andrew Taylor
    How do identity and social circumstances affect experiences of the criminal legal system in the US?It’s no secret that factors such as race and socio-economic status will affect a person’s experience of life, and contact with the criminal legal system is no different. Drawing on the author’s own experience of jail and the criminal legal system, as well as academic literature in...
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    24,35 €

  • Snakeskin
    McGuire / Talitha McGuire
    Snakeskin is an anthology born out of sandstone and heart hurt and healing. It’s a love letter to the Colorado Plateau and a eulogy to erosion. Break open. Become anew. Women have always been dragons. ...
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    41,98 €

  • My Life of HELL
    Matthew Petchinsky
    This book is about the trauma I went through, please enjoy it, I am closing a chapter in my life that needs to be out in the world because of the damage that has been done to me. I know that my parents will try to discredit it, but it is all the truth. ...
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    8,13 €

  • A Guide to Relocating to Andorra
    William Jones
    Embark on a captivating journey to the heart of the Pyrenees with 'A Guide to Relocating to Andorra.' This succinct yet comprehensive guide is your roadmap to embracing the serenity and charm of Andorra, a tranquil haven nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes.Discover the allure of Andorra’s snow-kissed peaks and lush valleys as you navigate the essentials of relocation. From u...
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    12,75 €

  • Relocating to Albania
    William Jones
    Embark on a transformative journey with 'Relocating to Albania,' your indispensable companion for a seamless transition to this enchanting Balkan nation. Whether you’re drawn to Albania’s rich history, stunning landscapes, or vibrant culture, this comprehensive guide is designed to make your relocation experience smooth, rewarding, and filled with unforgettable moments.In this ...
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    14,20 €

  • WHY DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION MATTER
    BIN SRINIDHI
    This book integrates the current research on diversity, equity, and inclusion with corporate practice and describes how these initiatives affect organizations’ morale, performance, and output. Academic researchers, corporate executives tasked with implementing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), and regulators face the problem of balancing DEI initiatives, which could generate...
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    202,89 €

  • PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY OF AI-ASSISTANTS, THE
    Peter H Tu / PETER H TU SUMAN GUPTA / Suman Gupta
    The Practical Philosophy of AI-Assistants presents a formal conversation between an AI engineer, Peter, and a humanities researcher, Suman. The book ensures that specialist concepts in AI research are made comprehensible to a humanities researcher, while humanities theories can be easily grasped by an AI engineer.The authors establish ground rules to design an AI-Assistant, tha...
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    45,46 €

  • PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY OF AI-ASSISTANTS, THE
    Peter H Tu / PETER H TU SUMAN GUPTA / Suman Gupta
    The Practical Philosophy of AI-Assistants presents a formal conversation between an AI engineer, Peter, and a humanities researcher, Suman. The book ensures that specialist concepts in AI research are made comprehensible to a humanities researcher, while humanities theories can be easily grasped by an AI engineer.The authors establish ground rules to design an AI-Assistant, tha...
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    105,59 €

  • Innovation in University-Based Intensive English Programs
    Jason Litzenberg
    This book considers innovation in US-based Intensive English Programs (IEPs), which provide international students with an immersion-style environment for learning academic English, prior to matriculating into a full-time degree program. The chapters demonstrate the ways that IEPs influence the wider fields of Applied Linguistics and TESOL. ...
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    181,92 €

  • Reimagining Dialogue on Identity, Language and Power
    This book reimagines dialogue as a tool to drive inquiries, encourage reflection and develop meaningful collaborations. It aims to foster public conversations surrounding identity, language and power that inspire criticality, innovation and multimodal engagement. ...
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    48,01 €

  • Transcultural Pedagogies for Multilingual Classrooms
    This book explores the ways in which transcultural pedagogies can support learning and literacies in critical, creative and socially just ways, highlighting research initiatives from across the globe. Chapters present innovative perspectives for language/literacy education focusing on Indigenous, plurilingual and digital literacies, among others. ...
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    60,30 €

  • Reimagining Dialogue on Identity, Language and Power
    This book reimagines dialogue as a tool to drive inquiries, encourage reflection and develop meaningful collaborations. It aims to foster public conversations surrounding identity, language and power that inspire criticality, innovation and multimodal engagement. ...
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    169,61 €

  • Transcultural Pedagogies for Multilingual Classrooms
    This book explores the ways in which transcultural pedagogies can support learning and literacies in critical, creative and socially just ways, highlighting research initiatives from across the globe. Chapters present innovative perspectives for language/literacy education focusing on Indigenous, plurilingual and digital literacies, among others. ...
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    181,92 €

  • Innovation in University-Based Intensive English Programs
    Jason Litzenberg
    This book considers innovation in US-based Intensive English Programs (IEPs), which provide international students with an immersion-style environment for learning academic English, prior to matriculating into a full-time degree program. The chapters demonstrate the ways that IEPs influence the wider fields of Applied Linguistics and TESOL. ...
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    60,30 €

  • A History of the Iranian Women’s Rights Movement
    Donya Ahmadi
    Reductionist tales, recalling orientalist essentialism, portray Muslim women as passive recipients of politics, who blindly follow the authority of religious men in their pursuit of political power. This book shows that Iranian women have been all but passive victims, and that their political contributions and organizing have been key to any progress made on behalf of sociopoli...
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    16,41 €

  • A History Of The Iranian Women’s Rights Movement
    Donya Ahmadi
    Iranian women have a rich and long-standing legacy of political activism. The origins of the Iranian women’s movement can be traced back to the emergence of independent women’s groups and periodicals during the constitutional revolution of the early twentieth century. Despite women’s active presence and contributions to global political developments of the past century, contemp...
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    16,41 €

  • Effects & Affects of Gun-Related Trauma
    Sky Starr
    'There are many topics and issues around gun violence that must be addressed. There are few individuals with the depth and understanding, coupled with first-hand experience, who can do so. Rev. Sky Starr, in her second book series, Therapeutic Prescriptions for Fractured Communities, provides practical solutions for victims of gun violence. This must be in the hands of policy m...
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    23,70 €

  • Broken Hope
    Lynn Tramonte / Suma Setty
    What if you were forced to pack your belongings and leave your family, friends, career, home, and life behind? Could you say good-bye to everyone and everything you love, not knowing if you will see them again? That is what deportation is: permanent banishment from your home, family, friends, and job, from a life built over years. It is an extreme action that causes lasting har...
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    22,87 €

  • The Life and Work of Ante Dabro, Australian-Croatian Sculptor
    Peter Read
    Ante Dabro believes that the ability to see what other people don’t see is a real gift. He says, ’It’s like a star wheeling round the earth, fertilising the imagination as it goes.’ This book explores the different ways he has liberated an essence of humanity by releasing the soul of a human form from its imprisoning substance, whether it be from wood, marble, stone or plaster....
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    57,06 €

  • The Streets Of Lagrange
    Jimmy Mcphail
    For more than three decades Jimmy McPhail has listened with an ear of disbelief as minority victims and witnesses shared their stories. While the plot and the characters changed, the theme always remained the same. Themes of injustice, hatred and discrimination were the three most reoccurring themes. From verbal and physical abuse, workplace discrimination and even police bruta...
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    8,68 €

  • ANGER IN / ANGER OUT
    Maria L Vega
    In this anger management educational workbook you will venture out onto a road that will take you on a journey toward better understanding and management of your emotions. We have all felt fear, happiness, sadness, surprise, and displeasure, regardless of culture or life experience. Emotions are universal and do not always follow rules of logic. Even a strong emotion like anger...
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    36,68 €

  • Take Out the Jocks
    Michael Wallace Nest
    Ever wondered what would happen if the people afraid to go out at night were young men, not young women?Kate, Carly, and Seyram, friends since childhood, are outraged by the acquittal of a local rapist and frustrated at the lack of progress with the #MeToo movement in their conservative community. They decide to reverse gender freedoms by targeting the town’s jocks in a series ...
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    15,31 €


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