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Modern Indian Family Law

This text presents an overview of the major issues and topics in current developments in Indian family law. Indian law has produced a number of very important innovations in the past two decades, which are also highly instructive for law reform debates in western and other jurisdictions. Topics discussed are: marriage, divorce, polygamy, maintenance, property and the Uniform Civil Code.

... law mata ' is payable in deserving cases only and not unconditionally to every female divorcee - guidelines for ... Islamic law a member of the society who is unable to maintain himself or herself is the liability of the State ...

Global Political Economy

Centred around key topics and debates, Global Political Economy encourages students new to the field to explore its breadth and diversity, and understand how to approach and answer the big questions that matter today. Written by scholars from around the world, the textbook reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the field by addressing essential topics and themes, such as poverty, labour, migration, and the environment.Each chapter includes a unique 'Roundtable' feature, in which a diverse range of scholars consider a key question, introducing students to the dialogue between academics on core issues, and the interplay and value of different opinions, and perspectives. The 'Over to You' element invites the reader to consider the persuasiveness of the arguments, reflect upon their own perspective, and become an active participant in the debate. With a strong emphasis on 'globalising' the study of GPE, the textbook introduces to students the idea that it matters who is talking and writing, that there are different ways of seeing the world, and that bringing together different theoretical and methodological perspectives adds to the depth and richness of their understanding. Digital formats and resourcesGlobal Political Economy is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by a range of online resources. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

With a unique emphasis on the big debates and questions that have the potential to affect all our lives, a diverse range of viewpoints are presented to encourage and equip students to become active participants in the discussions that ...

Apartheid and Racial Partnership in Southern Africa

A Sociological Comparison Between Separate Ethno-national Development in South Africa and Racial Partnership in the Former Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, with Special Reference to the Principles and Motives Involved in These Policy Systems

Discusses the evolution of two 'similar' types of policies, apartheid (SA) and partnership (Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland), their basic principles and political, constitutional, economic, socio-cultural, racial and ideological motivations.

Discusses the evolution of two 'similar' types of policies, apartheid (SA) and partnership (Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland), their basic principles and political, constitutional, economic, socio-cultural, racial and ideological ...

Numerical Simulation of an Industrial Cumulus and Comparison with Observations

The American economy remains a supplier of last resort for Peking , a situ- ation which is likely to change only ... two major societies with fundamentally different political and economic systems and con- trasting social values . 6 .

Public Relations and Social Theory

Key Figures, Concepts and Developments

Public Relations and Social Theory: Key Figures, Concepts and Developments broadens the theoretical scope of public relations studies by applying the work of a group of prominent social theorists to make sense of the practice. The volume focuses on the work of key social theorists, including Max Weber, Karl Marx, John Dewey, Jürgen Habermas, Niklas Luhmann, Michel Foucault, Ulrich Beck, Pierre Bourdieu, Anthony Giddens, Robert Putnam, Erving Goffman, Peter L. Berger, Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, Bruno Latour, Dorothy Smith, Zygmunt Bauman, Harrison White, John W. Meyer, Luc Boltanski and Chantal Mouffe. Each chapter is devoted to an individual theorist, providing an overview of that theorist's key concepts and contributions, and exploring how these can be applied to public relations as a practice. Each chapter also includes a box giving a short and concise presentation of the theorist, along with recommendation of key works and secondary literature.

Public Relations and Social Theory: Key figures, Concepts and Developments, Second Edition broadens the theoretical scope of public relations studies by applying the work of a group of prominent social theorists to make sense of the ...

Human Communication Theory and Research

Concepts, Contexts, and Challenges

Human Communication Theory and Researchintroduces students to the growing body of theory and research in communication, demonstrating the integration between the communication efforts of interpersonal, organizational, and mediated settings. This second edition builds from the foundation of the original volume to demonstrate the rich array of theories, theoretical connections, and research findings that drive the communication discipline. Robert L. Heath and Jennings Bryant have added a chapter on new communication technologies and have increased depth throughout the volume, particularly in the areas of social meaning, critical theory and cultural studies, and organizational communication. The chapters herein are arranged to provide insight into the breadth of studies unique to communication, acknowledging along the way the contributions of researchers from psychology, political science, and sociology. Heath and Bryant chart developments and linkages within and between ways of looking at communication. The volume establishes an orientation for the social scientific study of communication, discussing principles of research, and outlining the requirements for the development and evaluation of theories. Appropriate for use in communication theory courses at the advanced undergraduate and graduate level, this text offers students insights to understanding the issues and possible answers to the question of what communication is in all forms and contexts.

Heath and Jennings Bryant have added a chapter on new communication technologies and have increased depth throughout the volume, particularly in the areas of social meaning, critical theory and cultural studies, and organizational ...