Everhard Holtmann & Werner J. Patzelt 
Kampf der Gewalten? 
Parlamentarische Regierungskontrolle — gouvernementale Parlamentskontrolle. Theorie und Empirie

This volume outlines Max Weber’s comparative-historical sociology of ‘interpretive understanding’ (verstehen) in a manner that clarifies his complex mode of analysis and multi-causal focus. Presentin …

This book foregrounds postcolonial theory as a lens through which to explore the concept of global heritage and argues that the meso-level spaces of institutional ethos and cultural pedagogy must …

We all have biases and our biases, whether conscious or not, can prevent us from teaching and supporting children equitably. We cannot turn a blind eye to this, no matter how uncomfortable it may …

This book explores how the conceptual lens of Holistic Flexibility presents new advancements in systems thinking. Systems thinking is often associated with frameworks and methodologies that often con …

Following the destruction of the World Trade Center and the surrounding area of Lower Manhattan from the terrorist attack of 9/11/2001 there were many heroic and extensive efforts to rebuild this ico …

Unemployment, poverty and the role of the state were themes which structured the discourse of social theory and the developing social legislation in Britain at the end of the Victorian period and the …

Humour is officially recognized in positive psychology as one of the 24 ‘character strengths’. However, laughter has an uneasy relationship with positive psychology, despite being key to communicatin …

Cutting through the political rhetoric about the power of sport as a tool for social change and personal improvement, this book offers insight into how and why participating in sport can be good for …

This book explores and develops the ongoing conversation about how Taiwan navigated through the COVID-19 pandemic. Emphasizing the themes of governance and governmentality, it moves the foci of the …

Unemployment, poverty and the role of the state were themes which structured the discourse of social theory and the developing social legislation in Britain at the end of the Victorian period and the …