The Anthem Companion to Robert K. Merton

The Anthem Companion to Robert K. MertonRobert K. Merton (RKM) was an important figure in the mid nineteenth development of sociology in terms of social theory, methodology and several substantive areas key to understanding modern societies the sociologies of science, media, professions and bureaucracy. This book reveals the different components of RKMs work and how each relates to the other.

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we seldom consider what our sartorial choices say

sity of Pittsburgh

religion and language reveals the way in which ideas about racial difference

and has extensive suggestions for further reading as well as a critical introduction regarding the concept of 'ethnic writing'

demonstrates how profoundly decolonisation was absorbed into the popular consciousness

labour and urban space

what then is health

Yiu Fai Chow and Jeroen de Kloet draw on empirical research and industry experience to trace the worldwide flow of popular culture and the people who produce and consume it

literatures and histories of South and Central Asia in tribute to Patrick Olivelle

This book unravels the puzzle that is the growth of private property in tandem with political support for authoritarian regimes

this is the most authoritative analysis of a shattering event