Bücher der Reihe Sociology for a New Century Series

A new edition of this popular sociological exploration of religious life in today's globalized world. Kurtz encourages students to re-examine conventional understandings about the role of religion in society.

This Second Edition addresses issues regarding women and men at work from a comparative, historical, global perspective.

Ethnicity and Race: Making Identities in a Changing World, Second Edition uses examples and extended case studies from all over the world to craft a compelling, even-handed account of the power and persistence of ethnicity and race in the contemporary world. Known for its conceptual clarity, world-historical scope, and fair-minded treatment of these oft controversial topics, this updated and expanded edition retains all of the core elements and constructionist insights of the original. New to the Second Edition: Provides new concrete examples from around the world: Dozens of new examples have been added, including extended case studies of ethnic/identity construction in the former Yugoslavia, South Africa, and New Zealand. In addition, several new sections discuss treatments of neo-assimilation and segmented assimilation, and the invisibility of racial dominance. Incorporates the latest research and thinking in the field: Motivated by the suburban uprisings of 2005, an extended case study of race, culture, and belonging in contemporary France is fashioned. The theoretical underpinnings of this unique synthesis of race and ethnicity are sharpened throughout the volume, and the authors incorporate some of their own recent work on ethnic and racial analytic frames to sketch out broader implications for the field and possibilities for the future. Discusses the emergence of modernity and globalization: The authors demonstrate why ethnic and racial boundaries over the last 30 years and contrary to earlier, optimistic predictions have become stronger and more strident under the pressures of modernization, mass communication, and secularization. The book concludes by discussing how the downward spiral of hate and separateness can be halted, and even reversed. Intended Audience: This influential text is ideal for advanced undergraduate courses on race and ethnicity such as American Race Relations; Racial and Ethnic Relations; Ethnic Conflict; Comparative Race Relations; Cultural Diversity; Immigration Studies in the departments of Sociology, Ethnic Studies, Global Studies, and Anthropology.

This readable, sociologically interpretive book focuses through the lens of stratification and inequality, on the global distribution of wealth and power, and how the world''s societies interact with one another.The authors examine a wide variety of topics - from global economic trends to ethnic conflicts - in four regions: Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. They use academic models and theories to help make sense of current events and help place them in an appropriate context; these are enhanced by the use of lively stories and examples from the press.

Fred C. Pampel describes how age combines with other components of inequality by comparing the influence of group membership on social inequality before and after the life course transition to old age. He looks at the differences in public policy and how age inequality -- more than the other sources of inequality -- relates closely to government policies and studies other societies in which both age group differences and overall inequality differ from those in the United States. Pampel makes a comparison of the United States with other nations a central component of the book, providing greater understanding of the larger forces that shape old age.

Examines contemporary immigration across the globe, focusing on 20 major nations. This title introduce students to important topics of inquiry at the heart of the field, including movement; settlement; and, control.

An engaging collection that allows readers to compare constitutions, examine international human rights treaties, and delve into countries' histories.

This Fourth Edition introduces the sociology of culture and explores cultural phenomena including stories, beliefs, media, ideas, art, religious practices, fashions and rituals from a global-sociological perspective.

In Schools and Societies the author demonstrates that more than any other major institution, schooling and schools are political, and virtually everyone has opinions to voice and interests to promote. Steven Brint musters a wealth of comparative material to show how schooling around the world is shaped by social forces even as it tries to shape the societies of the future.

Lisa Engels ist glücklich, als sie die Stelle der Stadtarchivarin in Überlingen antritt. Doch kaum ist sie angekommen, verschwindet ein Bekannter nach einem Tauchunfall spurlos und eine Yacht wird auf dem Bodensee treibend entdeckt - die Besatzung ermordet. Zufällig stößt Lisa auf den mehrere hundert Jahre alten Bericht eines Reichenauer Mönchs über eine mörderische Sagengestalt. Die Umstände der aktuellen Morde passen verstörend genau zu der Erzählung. Und als sich die Nacht über den See senkt, kommt es zur nächsten tödlichen Begegnung.

Lisa Engels, Stadtarchivarin von Überlingen, braucht dringend Urlaub. Sie reist nach Liechtenstein, doch dort erwartet sie alles andere als Entspannung. Denn aus dem Landesmuseum wurden jahrhundertealte Münzen gestohlen, und kurz darauf versetzt ein Mörder das kleine Fürstentum in Angst. Zusammen mit ihrem Freund, dem Polizisten Markus Weinberg, kommt die Archivarin einem tödlichen Geheimnis auf die Spur. In den dunklen Schluchten am Bodensee müssen sie sich einem Fluch aus der Vergangenheit stellen, der ein Opfer nach dem anderen fordert.