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Corruption, Capitalism and Democracy
Taylor and Francis 2002; US$ 158.00Corruption arises from the collusion of economic and political elites, a practice that has developed in order to overcome the contradiction of two important processes of our time: capitalism and democracy. In this new study of the phenomenon, the author shows how corruption is the practice of collusion taken to excess; 'the unacceptable face of capitalism'.... more...
Capital and Power (Routledge Revivals)
Taylor and Francis 2010; US$ 39.95First published in 1987, this book comprises a critical evaluation of Marxist, Gramscian and pluralist theories of social development; the application of these theories, chiefly to Third World countries: hence consideration of the problems of ?specificity?, general theory and social change. This is followed by an assessment of the stages of economic... more...
Emotion and Reason in Social Change
Palgrave Macmillan 2006; US$ 115.00The central concern of this ambitious study is to understand the impact of social change on people's lives - in the vital areas of economy, politics and civil society. Combining social science rationality with the understanding of emotions through works of imagination, John Girling investigates international economic, political and social problems. more...
Social Movements and Symbolic Power
Palgrave Macmillan 2004; US$ 111.00The important theories of Pierre Bourdieu and Alain Touraine, discussed in this book, seek to explain and resolve the 'crisis of democracy'. They start from a critique of structural inequality in political, economic and social fields - so much in contrast to democratic principles. But their theoretical perspectives and social conclusions diverge. Bourdieu... more...
Puffin's Brilliantly Big Bumper Joke Book
Penguin Books Ltd 2006; Not AvailableA complete A - Z of hilarious jokes and gags to make you giggle. Arranged in alphabetical sections, this bumper book is packed full of the best (and very worst) jokes for every occasion! more...
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