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This study analyzes the ordinary functioning of the Soviet system from Stalin's death through the Soviet collapse and Russia's first post-Soviet decade. Without overlooking the USSR's repressive character, the author treats it as a "normal" system that employed socialist and nationalist ideologies.

Shows how women's decisions direct their lives in both public and private spheres. The book specifies critical conditions and possibilities for women who want to increase their opportunities. Patterns in women's behaviour and concerns are analyzed by applying the author's sociological theory.

Hundreds of stories of young people who are trying to define themselves sexually and emotionally in a society of criss-crossing judgement, stereotyping, anger and expectation.

This text traces the roots of classical rhetoric in the modern world. It discusses adaptability of the material to language situations. It concludes that classical rhetoric can address any situation as it focuses on critical stances to discourse, and offers theories for the production of discourse.

This study examines the development and characteristics of various historical and contemporary genres of Korean literature. It presents explanations on the development of Korean literacy and offers a history of literary criticism, traditional and modern, giving the discussion an historical context.

An explanation of how a reader's involvement with literary texts can create conditions for developing deep insight into human experience, and how teachers can develop these interpretative possibilities in school contexts. It draws on an interdisciplinary array of sources and examples.

A collection of first person accounts of the loss of a gay partner.

Challenges assumptions about chaser and chased, and poses questions about the wisdom of those who seek to divide the world into straight and gay. This book collects interviews and essays that suggest that, pardoxically, for many men the advances of the gay rights movement have actually made it difficult to form affectional bonds with other men.

This work draws from the great common wealth of writing of over 35 selections by major writers from both indigenous and settler cultures, from the nineteenth century through to the contemporary era.

This work on language and social psychology covers topics such as the underpinnings of using language, the interpersonal impressions given while talking, conversational structure and impression management.

This resource fills a void in the literature on occupational therapy and multiple sclerosis, and compiles the work and contributions of experts from Europe, Australia, Canada and the US.

There is an agreement that CFCs destroy stratospheric ozone. On the other hand, research does not support claims that electromagnetic fields from transmission lines cause an increase of leukemia. Addressing one of the most vexing problems in risk policy, this book asks how we can tell, at an early stage, how seriously we should take a new warning.

This practical handbook is designed to help language teachers, teacher trainers and students learn more about their options for using computer-assisted language learning (CALL) and develop an understanding of the theory and research supporting these options.

A study of involved fathering and men's adult development. It is an interdisciplinary work that synthesizes theoretical, empirical and anecdotal writings from different fields along with the author's analysis of extensive interviews with fathers.

This volume provides a primarily non-technical summary of experimental and theoretical work on the nature-nurture problem. It suggests that the relationship beween genes and early experiences opens up the evolution of the mind - in the womb and during childhood.

Demonstrates that the movement away from traditional fuels has a strong socio-economic dimension, as poor people are the last to attain the benefits of using modern energy. This book assesses the energy transition as it occurs in urban households, drawing upon data collected by the World Bank Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme (ESMAP).

A pioneering analysis of the history of basketball and its effect on popular culture from the 1970s to today. Examines the social and cultural impact of basketball on American society across the amateur and professional arenas.

A gay pioneer's true-life erotic adventures, hitchhiking across early 1960's America with a handsome boyfriend, enjoying wild and wooly escapades and romances from town-to-town, depending on the kindness of strangers.

This work provides an examination of US refugee policy since the 1960s, particularly as it has been applied to Cuba, Haiti and Central America. The authors also address world-wide refugee problems, proposing ideas for the 21st century.

This publication features the impressions and experiences of 12 foreign exchange students who have written about their sojourn at Dartmouth College in the U.S.A. They convey a perspective on American college life not seen by most American students.