Human Geography : landscapes of human activities / by Fellmann, Jerome Donald, 1926-

Table of Contents: “…Introduction: Some background basics -- Roots and meaning of culture -- Spatial interaction and spatial behavior -- Population : world patterns, regional trends -- Language and religion : mosaics of culture -- Ethnic geography : threads of diversity -- Folk and popular culture : diversity and uniformity -- Livelihood and economy : primary activities -- Livelihood and economy : from blue collar to gold collar -- Patterns of development and change -- Urban systems and urban structures -- The political ordering of space -- Human impacts on natural systems.…”
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Gender and Development / by Momsen, Janet Henshall

Table of Contents: “…Introduction : gender is a development issue -- The sex ratio -- Reproduction -- Gender, health and violence -- Gender and environment -- Gender in rural areas -- Gender and urbanization -- Globalization and changing patterns of economic activity -- How far have we come?…”
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Essentials of sociology: A down to earth approach/ by Hensline James M

Table of Contents: “…Sociology : theory and method -- Culture and society -- Socialization, the life cycle, and aging -- Social interaction and everyday life -- Groups, networks, and organizations -- Conformity, deviance, and crime -- Stratification, class, and inequality -- Global inequality -- Gender inequality -- Ethnicity and race -- Families and intimate relationships -- Education and religion -- Politics and economic life -- The sociology of the body : health, illness, and sexuality -- Urbanization, population, and the environment -- Globalization in a changing world.…”
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Understanding sociology / by Calhoun, Craig J., 1952-

Table of Contents: “…Study of sociology: Sociological perspective; Methods of sociological research; Culture; Interaction and social structure -- Individual and society: Socialization; Life course, from childhood to old age; Deviance and crime; Groups and organizations -- Inequality and power: Class and stratification; Race and ethnicity; Sex and gender -- Social institutions: Family; Education; Religion; Health and health care; Economics and work; Politics, the State, and war -- Global challenges: Third world; Population and environment; Communities and urbanization; Social movements and collective action; Social change -- Glossary.…”
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Advanced methodologies and technologies in government and society /

Table of Contents: “…Weaver -- Information-based revolution in military affairs / Rafal Kopec -- The networked effect of children and online digital technologies / Teresa Sofia Pereira Dias de Castro, António Osório, Emma Bond -- Suggestions for communication of information for multicultural co-existence / Noriko Kurata -- Vitalizing ancient cultures mythological storytelling in metal music / Ugur Kilinç -- Climate change as a driving force on urban energy consumption patterns / Mostafa Jafari, Pete Smith -- Determination of urban growth by the night-time images / Emre Yücer, Arzu Erener -- Need for rethinking modern urban planning strategies through integration of ICTs / Rounaq Basu, Arnab Jana -- Reconstructive architectural and urban digital modelling / Roberta Spallone -- Regional development and air freight service needs for regional communities / Tarryn Kille, Paul Bates, Patrick S. …”
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Advanced methodologies and technologies in government and society /

Table of Contents: “…Weaver -- Information-based revolution in military affairs / Rafal Kopec -- The networked effect of children and online digital technologies / Teresa Sofia Pereira Dias de Castro, António Osório, Emma Bond -- Suggestions for communication of information for multicultural co-existence / Noriko Kurata -- Vitalizing ancient cultures mythological storytelling in metal music / Ugur Kilinç -- Climate change as a driving force on urban energy consumption patterns / Mostafa Jafari, Pete Smith -- Determination of urban growth by the night-time images / Emre Yücer, Arzu Erener -- Need for rethinking modern urban planning strategies through integration of ICTs / Rounaq Basu, Arnab Jana -- Reconstructive architectural and urban digital modelling / Roberta Spallone -- Regional development and air freight service needs for regional communities / Tarryn Kille, Paul Bates, Patrick S. …”
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African Economic Development / by Langdon, Steven

Table of Contents: “…Introduction: Africa in changing perspective -- Section A: Analysing the African experience -- Dimensions of development : geography, ecology, history -- Concepts of African economic development : growth, structural change, poverty and gender -- Development theories, political economy and governance -- Economic institutions and planning for development -- Section B: Human resources in Africa -- Demography -- Income distribution and human needs -- Human development : education and health -- Labour and livelihoods, formal and informal -- Urbanization, migration and regional change -- Section C: Sustaining African economic development -- Environment and climate change -- Agriculture and rural development -- Natural resources and African development -- The industrial sector -- Infrastructure, communications, services and tourism -- Macroeconomic management, debt and structural adjustment plans -- Section D: Africa and the international economy -- Trade and economic development -- Multinational corporations and foreign direct investment -- Development assistance : the African record -- The changing role of China in Africa -- International migration.…”
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