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Tell Them Who I Am: The Lives of Homeless Women
by Elliot Liebow  Synopsis he observes them, creating portraits that are intimate and objective, while breaking down stereotypes and dehumanizing labels often used to describe the homeless. Liebow writes about their daily habits, constant struggles, their humor, compassion and...
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The Collapse of Complex Societies
by Joseph Tainter Publisher Comments Dr Tainter describes nearly two dozen cases of collapse and reviews more than 2000 years of explanations. He then develops a new and far-reaching theory....
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Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster
by Dana Thomas Publisher Comments A hard-hitting behind-the-scenes look at the luxury fashion industry today There was a time when luxury was available only to the rarefied and aristocratic world of old money and royalty. Luxury wasn't simply a product, it was a lifestyle, one that...
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The New Philanthropists
by Charles Handy Publisher Comments A new generation of practical philanthropists are uncovered in this inspiring account from eminent management writer and business guru Charles Handy. The new philanthropists are men and women who have made their own fortunes and decided to move on from...
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Born in Flames: Termite Dreams, Dialectical Fairy Tales, and Pop Apocalypses
by Howard Hampton Publisher Comments Twenty years as an outsider scouring the underbelly of American culture has made Howard Hampton a uniquely hardnosed guide to the heart of pop darkness. Bridging the fatalistic, intensely charged space between Apocalypse Now Reduxand Nirvanaandrsquo;s...
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Will To Change : Men, Masculinity, and Love (04 Edition)
by bell hooks Publisher Comments Everyone needs to love and be loved — even men. But to know love, men must be able to look at the ways that patriarchal culture keeps them from knowing themselves, from being in touch with their feelings, from loving. In The Will to Change, bell...
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Middletown
by Robert Lynd Publisher Comments The first of two classic studies that examined the daily life of a typical small american city-in actuality, Muncie, Indiana-in the mid-1920s, using the approach of social anthropology. Of enduring interest to students of SOCIOLOGY (740), these works...
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Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches
by John W. Creswell Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. 228-236) and indexes....
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Secret Societies...and How They Affect Our Lives Today
by Sylvia Browne Publisher Comments Fresh from the success of her book Secrets & Mysteries of the World, Sylvia Browne now writes about the clandestine world of secret societies. Sylvia’s research, combined with her amazing communication with her spirit guide Francine, has...
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The Control of Nature
by John A Mcphee 
Publisher Comments The Control of Nature is John McPhee's bestselling account of places where people are locked in combat with nature. Taking us deep into these contested territories, McPhee details the strageties and tactics through which people attempt to control nature....
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Culture of Narcissism: American Life in an Age of Diminishing Expections
by Christopher Lasch Publisher Comments When The Culture of Narcissism was first published, it was clear that Christopher Lasch had identified something important: waht was happening to American society in the wake of the decline of the family over the last century. The book quickly became a...
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Moveable Feasts: The History, Science, and Lore of Food (At Table)
by Gregory Mcnamee Publisher Comments Food has functioned both as a source of continuity and as a subject of adaptation over the course of human history. Onions have been a staple of the European diet since the Paleolithic era; by contrast, the orange is once again being cultivated in large...
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Diana, Princess of Wales: A Biography (Greenwood Biographies)
by Martin Gitlin Publisher Comments Long before her tragic death, Diana, Princess of Wales was a beloved modern icon, relatable to the general public in a way that transcended the barrier between royal and commoner. As a member of the royal family in an age of mass media, her fairy-tale...
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Chunklet Presents: The Overrated Book
by Henry Owings Publisher Comments The Overrated Book is brought to you by the staff of Chunklet Magazine, a paragon of satire for the holy cows of underground music and culture. Since the early '90s, the magazine has mercilessly lampooned the music industry, and is one of the most...
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Why?
by Charles Tilly Publisher Comments Why? is a book about the explanations we give and how we give them--a fascinating look at the way the reasons we offer every day are dictated by, and help constitute, social relationships. Written in an easy-to-read style by distinguished social...
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America Unzipped: In Search of Sex and Satisfaction
by Brian Alexander Publisher Comments Welcome to the America we don’t usually talk about, a place where that nice couple down the street could be saddling up for “pony play,” making and selling their own porn DVDs, or hosting other couples for a little flogging. As award...
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Contested Knowledge : Social Theory Today (4TH 08 Edition)
by Seidman Publisher Comments This fourth edition includes an exploration of globalization and a new section on the theories of global and world order. It provides a thoughtful and rigorous, yet highly accessible and reader-friendly account of social theory. The author combines...
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The Geography of Religion: Faith, Place, and Space
by Roger Stump Synopsis The only book of its kind, this balanced and accessibly written text explores the geographical study of religion. Roger W. Stump provides a full and impartial discussion of religious doctrines, beliefs, events, and practices. The author's broad...
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Women Without Class : Girls, Race, and Identity (03 Edition)
by Julie Bettie Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-241) and index....
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Who Killed the Grand Banks the Untold Story Behind the Decimation of One of the World's Greatest Natural Resources
by Alex Rose Publisher Comments Uncovering and exploring the facts behind a Canadian environmental and ecological mystery. In almost the blink of an eye, Canada's east coast cod fishery collapsed completely. The famous Grand Banks fishery was dead. First sounded by European explorers...
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