This short critical introduction to the sociology of Pierre Bourdieu is set forth clearly. Where Bourdieu's original writings are often densely argued and ambiguous, Richard Jenkins is direct, concise and to the point. He emphasizes Bourdieu's contributions to the theory and methodology while also d[...]

After a quarter of a century of implementation of New Public Management (NPM) reform strategies, this book assesses the major real outcomes of these reforms on states and public sectors, at both the organisational level and a more political level. Unlike most previous accounts of reform, this book l[...]

'I resolved to write a book which would create some stir in the world and continue to do after I had gone from it' - Choderlos de Laclos. A great sensation at the time of first publication, "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" reads as much the most 'modern' of eighteenth-century novels. Viewed by some critic[...]

When people - alone or in groups - want to solve problems or improve their situation, they make plans. Horst Rittel studied this process of making plans and developed theories. This book collects the work of Rittel's within the framework of a discussion of Rittel's theories and philosophical influen[...]

Shopping is perhaps the most universal of tourist activities. Tourists form a separate retailing segment from the general population and place importance on different products and product attributes, contributing billions of dollars each year for both the private and public sector by which retail ar[...]

Presents an overview of advances in the intertwining of the following research fields: photon and electron spectroscopy, quantum chemistry, modelling and mass-spectrometry. This book offers a different point of view to the understanding of isolated elementary building blocks of biomolecules and thei[...]

A magnificent collection of New York Times recipes for every taste and any occasion--from two of the foremost food experts in this or any other country Few people know great cooking like Craig Claiborne and Pierre Franey, and no one can better communicate the creation of fabulous meals using clear [...]

New For This Edition: Equine Myofascial Massage - This new chapter will explain the nature and the importance of the fascia system in the musculoskeletal fitness of the horse, will introduce some basic myofascial massage movements, and a simple and efficient myofascial massage routine to complement [...]

This guide helps horse owners, riders, and trainers at all levels learn how to assess any horse's fitness, strengths, and weaknesses. If you're buying a horse, this will help you pre-assess prospects before getting the complete veterinary examination. If you own a horse, these techniques will help y[...]