Information on "Social Theory"
February 2011
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7 Feb 2011
The Euro vs Dollar Debate: A Review
Author: Miguel Otero-Iglesias
Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
This Working Paper provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary literature review on the euro vs dollar debate. More on «The Euro vs Dollar Debate: A Review»
January 2011
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2011
"Back to the Future 4"
Author: John Bruni
Publisher: SAGE International
Taking into account speculation on the "possible impending collapse" of the current world order, this report critically examines the concept of memes and dynamic thought as forces of rational and irrational social change. More on «"Back to the Future 4"»
January 2010
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2010
Understanding Poverty in Africa?
Author: Mats Hårsmar
Publisher: Nordic Africa Institute (NAI)
Pervasive poverty implies distorted development and malfunctioning societies. More on «Understanding Poverty in Africa?» -
2010
Seven Themes in African Urban Dynamics
Author: Garth Andrew Myers
Publisher: Nordic Africa Institute (NAI)
As African societies urbanise, it becomes evident that they do so in ways that challenge prevailing theories and models of urban dynamics. More on «Seven Themes in African Urban Dynamics» -
2010
Legal Empowerment of Unwed Mothers
Author: Stephanie Willman Bordat, Saida Kouzzi
Publisher: International Development Law Organization (IDLO)
This chapter examines Moroccan non-governmental organization (NGO) initiatives that promote the rights of unwed mothers with children born out of wedlock. More on «Legal Empowerment of Unwed Mothers»
July 2009
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Jul 2009
Analyzing Social Movements
Author: Camille Goirand
Publisher: CIDOB Foundation
This paper compares Latin American with European and North American approaches to studying social movements. More on «Analyzing Social Movements»
February 2009
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Feb 2009
Man is the Remedy of Man
Author: Sarah Helen Mathewson
Publisher: LSE Department of International Development (ID)
Research suggests that men who endorse hegemonic masculine ideologies are less likely to engage in ‘health-positive’ behaviours. More on «Man is the Remedy of Man»
July 2008
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22 Jul 2008
Second Thoughts: On Economics, Sociology, Neoliberalism, Polanyi’s Double Movement and Intellectual Vacuums
Author: Michael J Piore
Publisher: Industrial Performance Center (IPC)
This paper discusses the relationship between sociology and economics. More on «Second Thoughts: On Economics, Sociology, Neoliberalism, Polanyi’s Double Movement and Intellectual Vacuums»
April 2008
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Apr 2008
The Option Value Model in the Retirement Literature
Author: Michele Belloni
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This study provides an overview of developments in retirement modeling. More on «The Option Value Model in the Retirement Literature» -
Apr 2008
"New Wars" on the Balkans
Author: Vassil Genchev
Publisher: Centro Argentino de Estudios Internacionales (CAEI)
The relationship between violence, illicit trade, and the onset, continuation and ending of conflict is complex, unpredictable and constantly conditioned by the interplay of domestic and international interests and power realignments. More on «"New Wars" on the Balkans»
