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Der Motivationskreislauf in Non-Profit-Organisationen: Schlüsselfaktor für die Arbeit mit Haupt- und Ehrenamtlichen
Diplomica Verlag 2012; US$ 49.59Hauptbeschreibung Der Autor beschäftigt sich in diesem Buch mit der außerordentlichen Bedeutung von Motivation für die Freiwilligenarbeit. Diese spielt nicht nur für ehrenamtlich Tätige, sondern auch für professionelle Mitarbeiter eine entscheidende Rolle. In einer Einführung werden beide Themenbereiche genauer untersucht und deren Entwicklung sowie... more...
Frauen und Männer in der Gesellschaft des Mittelalters
WBG - Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft 2012; US$ 13.22Hauptbeschreibung Das Verhältnis der Geschlechter ist für alle Bereiche der mittelalterlichen Geschichte von Bedeutung. Cordula Nolte schreibt eine Sozial- und Kulturgeschichte unter dem Vorzeichen "Geschlecht", indem sie die Lebensbedingungen, Lebensformen, Aufgabenbereiche und Handlungsspielräume von Frauen und Männern verschiedener sozialer Schichten... more...
Geographies of the Super-Rich
Edward Elgar Publishing 2013; US$ 40.00This timely and path-breaking book brings together a group of distinguished and emerging international scholars to critically consider the geographical implications of the world's super-rich, a privileged yet remarkably overlooked group. Emerging from this unique collection is an enlightening picture of the influence of the super-rich over a diverse... more...
The Comfort of Things
Wiley 2013; US$ 19.95The diversity of contemporary London is extraordinary, and begs to be better understood. Never before have so many people from such diverse backgrounds been free to mix and not to mix in close proximity to each other. But increasingly people's lives take place behind the closed doors of private houses. How can we gain an insight into what those lives... more...
The Hidden Wealth of Nations
Wiley 2013; US$ 24.95Richer nations are happier, yet economic growth doesn't increase happiness. This paradox is explained by the Hidden Wealth of Nations - the extent to which citizens get along with other independently drives both economic growth and well-being. Much of this hidden wealth is expressed in everyday ways, such as our common values, the way we look after... more...
Society at a Glance
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2005; US$ 33.00Social problems are both diverse and interlinked. For example, tackling social exclusion involves simultaneously addressing barriers to labour market integration, health care issues and education. Coping with an ageing society requires new approaches to health care and employment, as well as to pensions. more...
Into A World of Hate
Taylor & Francis 2004; US$ 45.95At a time of heightened fears over terrorism and Islam; as frustration builds with immigration and asylum; and as millions vote for far-right political parties, Into A World Of Hate is Nick Ryan's powerful odyssey into the world of the extreme right. more...
Reforming Social Policy
International Development Research Centre 1999; US$ 25.00The 20th century has been a remarkable age of material advancement and sociopolitical transformation. In all parts of the world, people have witnessed profound changes in their conditions of life: infant mortality rates and adult illiteracy have dropped as dramatically as primary school enrollment and life expectancy have increased. Nevertheless, despite... more...









