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Studies in Social Power
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Outline of a Theory of Practice
Outline of a Theory of Practice is recognized as a major theoretical text on the foundations of anthropology and sociology. Pierre Bourdieu, a distinguished French anthropologist, develops a theory of practice which is simultaneously a critique of the methods and postures of social science and a general account of how human action should be understood. With his central concept of the habitus, the principle which negotiates between objective structures and practices, Bourdieu is able to transcend the dichotomies which have shaped theoretical thinking about the social world. The author draws on his fieldwork in Kabylia (Algeria) to illustrate his theoretical propositions. With detailed study of matrimonial strategies and the role of rite and myth, he analyses the dialectical process of the 'incorporation of structures' and the objectification of habitus, whereby social formations tend to reproduce themselves. A rigorous consistent materialist approach lays the foundations for a theory of symbolic capital and, through analysis of the different modes of domination, a theory of symbolic power.
The Pasteurization of France
What can one man accomplish, even a great man and brilliant scientist? Although every town in France has a street named for Louis Pasteur, was he alone able to stop people from spitting, persuade them to dig drains, influence them to undergo vaccination? Pasteur’s success depended upon a whole network of forces, including the public hygiene movement, the medical profession (both military physicians and private practitioners), and colonial interests. It is the operation of these forces, in combination with the talent of Pasteur, that Bruno Latour sets before us as a prime example of science in action. Latour argues that the triumph of the biologist and his methodology must be understood wit...
John Dee: The World of the Elizabethan Magus
First published in 1987. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Charting Your Course to New Horizons
The result of more than twenty-five years of clinical, organisational, and teaching experience in the field of applied psychology, Colleen Sullivan's Charting Your Course to New Horizons presents an exceptional tool for the development of human potential. Charting Your Course to New Horizons collects critical life skills into a coherent, comprehensive, and easy-to-apply programme, allowing you to integrate theory into practice. Once you master how to positively manage stress, you can attain, achieve, and maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle while accomplishing personal life goals. By using the tools within, you can learn how to apply new skills constructively to improve every dimension of your life: - Explore a greater sense of self - Get-and stay-motivated - Improve your communication - Strengthen your conflict-resolution skills - Boost your health - Improve your nutrition - Gain control over your financial future - Make better use of your time - Enhance your sensuality - Explore your creativity - Reflect on your spiritual perspective
Paths to Contemporary French Literature, Volume 1
Although the great French novelists of the last two centuries are widely read in America, there is a widespread notion that little of importance has happened in French literature since the heyday of Sartre, Camus, and the nouveau roman. Some might argue that even well read Americans are ignorant about what is happening in European literature generally. Certainly, there has never been so few translations of foreign books in the United States, or so little coverage of foreign writers. Curious American readers need new, up-to-date information and analyses about what is happening elsewhere. Paths to Contemporary French Literature is a stimulating and much-needed guide to the major currents of on...
