Títulos em Sociologia

An empowering guide to imagining (and living) better relationships, Radical Relating pushes back on the monogamy mandate. Author, somatic educator, and relationship coach Mel Cassidy explodes the often-unquestioned mainstream myths about the nuclear family structure: those that tell us your soulmate must be your sole mate. That sex is the only yardstick of relational success. That self-sacrifice and self-denial are necessary trade-offs for security and partnership. That we need to ride the relationship escalator all the way up, or we’ll die alone.

Unequal access to care. Misdiagnosis. Mistreatment. Medical gaslighting. An increasing number of studies show the profound impacts racism has on communities of color—particularly Black Americans. But these disparities in health care and wellbeing are not the result of a handful of uninformed or malicious doctors: racism in the medical system is institutional, woven into the very fabric of diagnostic criteria and even hospital infrastructure. Medicine denies fair treatment to Black patients not in error…but by design.

Where Colors Meet is a compelling anthology that delves deep into the complex themes of race relations, equality, and social justice. Created by Seeking Insights for Solutions (SIS), a diverse group of women united by a shared mission of fostering understanding and respect across racial lines, this collection brings together personal stories that explore both our differences and our shared humanity.

In Liberal White Supremacy, Angie Beeman argues that white supremacy is maintained not only by right-wing conservatives or stereotypically uneducated working-class racial bigots but also by progressives who operate from a liberal ideology of color-blindness, racism-evasiveness, and class elitism. This distinction provides insight on divisions among progressives at the local level, in community organizations, and at the national level, in the Democratic Party.

Dos de los pensadores más influyentes de la actualidad reflexionan en este fascinante diálogo sobre el valor de la igualdad en todos los ámbitos. Thomas Piketty y Michael J. Sandel abordan aquí temas que abarcan la economía, la filosofía y la historia, y valoran cuánto hemos avanzado en la lucha por lograr una mayor igualdad entre las personas de todo el mundo. Al mismo tiempo, afrontan las profundas divisiones que aún persisten a causa de la desigual riqueza, el mal uso del poder y el deseo de estatus y muestran tanto sus acuerdos como sus discrepancias.

Fornece material para alunos e professores refletirem sobre diferentes formas de preconceito que se manifestam com frequência em nossa sociedade.

From political speeches to TikTok trends, from courtroom dramas to the carefully curated campaigns of global brands, Truth & Persuasion unpacks how influence is crafted, consumed, and contested in today’s world. This is a book for anyone who’s ever wondered why some ideas stick, why certain voices dominate, or how we can cut through the noise to find clarity in an age of viral content and endless opinions.

This collection of essays from rhetoric authority and celebrated writing blogger David Murray applies his signature blend of humor and heart to a free-wheeling conversation about how we communicate in America.

In a time when communal rituals and cultural ceremonies fail, longtime scholar, storyteller, and ceremonialist Stephen Jenkinson asks what it means to lose cultural inheritance. In examining matrimony and its ritual twin, patrimony, Matrimony contemplates culture-making, building and preserving cultural memory, and the ache of living in a world bereft of meaning and connection. There is a real and palpable consequence to turning away from public ceremony—and not just for the celebrants.

When Tony Stewart’s wife, Lynn, receives a sudden and devastating diagnosis, they scramble to find effective treatment, navigate life threatening setbacks, learn to live fully in the shadow of death, and share the intimate grace of her departure from this world. Then Tony slowly climbs out of shattering grief and, surprisingly, eases toward new love.

Step into the inspiring world of social work with The Call to Social Work: Life Stories by Craig Winston LeCroy, expertly narrated by Danielle Fliller and published by Audiobook Publishing Services. This compelling audiobook offers a heartfelt and authentic look into the lives, challenges, and triumphs of social workers, making it a must-listen for aspiring social workers, educators, and anyone passionate about making a difference.

È possibile superare il mito tradizionale dell'amore senza negarsi il piacere di perdere la testa per qualcuno? Forse sì, a patto di capire che cosa fare se si è innamorati nell'era post-romantica. L'amore è cambiato perché la cultura terapeutica, l'istituto giuridico del divorzio, le lotte dei movimenti LGBTQIA+ hanno allargato la morfologia delle relazioni amorose. La relazione amorosa non è una sola. Non più. Realizzare un amore, cioè, non significa necessariamente sposarsi, avere dei figli, fare sesso o vivere sotto lo stesso tetto a lungo. Ci sono altre possibilità.

This Must Be the Place introduces and examines music's relationship to cities. Not the influence cities have on music, but the powerful impact music can have on how cities are developed, built, managed, and governed.

Discover "What Can I Do? A Guide to Challenging Your Social Privilege and Taking Action to Change the World" by Amanda R. Williams & Mckel. In a world where inequality and privilege shape countless lives, this powerful guide equips you to recognize, understand, and actively transform your social advantages into tools for justice. More than just theory, "What Can I Do?" digs deep into real-world strategies, helping listeners move from awareness to action.

本书深入探讨了气候变化的严峻现实强调了应对未来干旱饥荒和流离失所问题的紧迫行动它并非止于绝望而是通过实用的解决方案激发希望倡导个人与集体的有力行动在环境挑战中共同打造可持续的未来

『頭にやさしい雑学読本』の厳選版第2弾！つい夢中になる「面白ネタ」から、人に自慢したい「意外な話」まで。頭と心を刺激する本！

Uma fantástica e desconhecida aventura Foi uma verdadeira epopeia. Em 1654, 23 judeus, entre homens, mulheres e crianças, deixaram a cidade do Recife em busca de uma nova terra. Após 24 anos de domínio holandês, Portugal recuperou a colônia da região de Pernambuco, expulsando os holandeses e judeus que lá haviam se estabelecido. A bordo do navio Valk, os judeus sonhavam em voltar para a terra natal. Uma tempestade desviou-os do caminho e o navio acabou sendo saqueado por piratas espanhóis.

On Bigotry: Twenty Lessons on How Bigotry Works and What to Do About It breaks down the curriculum of bigotry into concise, accessible chapters that explore both the historic and contemporary manifestations of bigotry in American society. This book will help listeners become literate in how bigots think, the rhetorical tactics that bigotry uses to justify itself, and what readers can do to rebuke bigotry.

Как сказки могут помочь разобраться в себе и других людях? Здесь вы найдете разборы известных сказочных сюжетов от практикующего семейного психолога, преподавателя Московского института психоанализа – Елены Журек. Обращаясь к архетипам в сказках, как элементам коллективного бессознательного, вы сможете исследовать себя и свои чувства. Знакомые с детства герои сказок предстанут в совершенно неожиданном свете. Приятный бонус – необычные раскраски, отражающие всю изнанку сказочного мира.

Como os políticos conquistam o território brasileiro? O jornalista Alceu Luís Castilho passou três anos pesquisando quase 13 mil declarações de bens de políticos eleitos entregues ao Tribunal Superior Eleitoral (TSE). O resultado é um mapeamento preciso dos políticos donos de terra no Brasil, recheado de histórias surpreendentes de quem são, quanto têm e como agem esses proprietários ávidos pelo poder.