At present, the picture of the ethnic media is incomplete. There is very little material/research on how the media produced by ethnic communities, for ethnic communities affect (1) the perceptions of self and of the ethnic community & (2) how the production & consumption of ethn…
In 2010, Willem Assies, an astute and prolific Latin Americanist and political anthropologist, died unexpectedly, at the age of 55. This book brings together some of his writings. Assies would always gave central stage to the collective and multi-layered actor and not the system…
And OutlookReferences; 2 Ethnic Differentiation, Stratification and Conflicts in theWorld Today. Concepts, Theories and Basic Facts; Class Formation, Social Stratification, and Ethnic Differentiation. The Basic Triad in the Reproduction of Social Inequality; How Social Science h…
Pt. 1. The problem, theory and quantitative statistical analysis -- pt. 2. Historical-comparative analysis and case studies.
Drawing on the work of Max Weber to provide a rigorous investigation of inequality around the world, this book demonstrates what 'sociology as a science of social reality' can significantly contribute to our understanding of global economic stratification.
The modern world is characterised by pervasive economic inequalities. Strong economic growth in some developing countries has contributed to a degree to a reduction in the levels of inequality between nations, yet inequality within nations remains high and in some cases, continu…
And OutlookReferences; 2 Ethnic Differentiation, Stratification and Conflicts in theWorld Today. Concepts, Theories and Basic Facts; Class Formation, Social Stratification, and Ethnic Differentiation. The Basic Triad in the Reproduction of Social Inequality; How Social Science h…
The modern world is characterised by pervasive economic inequalities. Strong economic growth in some developing countries has contributed to a degree to a reduction in the levels of inequality between nations, yet inequality within nations remains high and in some cases, continu…
And OutlookReferences; 2 Ethnic Differentiation, Stratification and Conflicts in theWorld Today. Concepts, Theories and Basic Facts; Class Formation, Social Stratification, and Ethnic Differentiation. The Basic Triad in the Reproduction of Social Inequality; How Social Science h…
An anthology by British writers born abroad, featuring the famous and not-so-famous. It illustrates the way tension between the writer and society can lead to interesting fiction. From Conrad to Naipaul.
