“…Ageing was hardly a uniquely Soviet phenomenon: over the past fifty years, moreover, governments and societies have been dealing with steady increases in their ageing populations. …”

“…Herington lays out why "business as usual" is not a viable option for global society and identifies the root cause of this unsustainable path. …”

“…Children and youth belong to one of the most vulnerable groups in societies. This was the case even before the current humanitarian crises around the world which led millions of people and families to flee from wars, terror, poverty and exploitation. …”

“…Taken together, the volume's fifteen chapters examine film cultures and industries in Asia to showcase the magnitude and depth of the Cold War's impact on Asian cinemas, societies, and politics. By shifting the lens to Asia, the contributors to this volume re-examine the dominant narratives about the global Cold War and highlight the complex and unique ways in which Asian societies negotiated, contested, and adapted to the politics and cultural manifestations of the Cold War…”

“…They rest upon the idea that the governance of domestic societies requires external frameworks of rule that can bind the hands of national politicians. …”

“…His project of an alternative interpretation of the very notion of society has never been made clearer than in this work. …”
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“…This volume also presents a wider perspective on the ways in which conceptualisations of heritage, culture and identity in Westernised societies are shaped by continuities and changes in politics, society and economy. …”

“…Maier looks to the political and economic impulses that propelled societies through a century when territorial states and transnational forces both claimed power, engaging sometimes as rivals and sometimes as allies. …”

“…Success and failure, in this respect, refers not only to the original goals - to solve the housing crisis and provide modern standards for the entire society - but equally to changing significance of the housing blocks within the respective societies and their perception by architects, politicians, and inhabitants. …”

“…It includes perspectives from microhistory and offers insights into historical methodologies and the sociocultural dynamics of past societies. The intended audience includes historians, social scientists, and scholars interested in historiography and methodology…”

“…It traces the development of argumentation from classical times to the modern era, highlighting its role in democratic societies. The author, LLalile Llarlluri Raad, emphasizes the importance of argumentation in shaping critical and reflective thinking among journalism students. …”

“…Aimed at educators, historians, and those interested in cultural studies, the book provides insights into the role of play in shaping human societies…”

“…Our food system and consumption practices have, since prehistoric times, shaped and transformed our world and our societies. There have been enormous advances -in agricultural practice and in systems of storage, distribution and retailing- that have enabled population growth and improved diets for many. …”
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“…Reading is a highly complex skill that is prerequisite to success in many societies in which a great deal of information is communicated in written form. …”

“…Contributors discuss how different societies and traditions perceive death, addressing issues such as assisted suicide, global health, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on end-of-life practices. …”

“…In particular, the ecosystem function and use of reed (Phragmites australis) and the perception as well as the value of water as a resource for Central Asia's multicultural societies was analysed…”

“…Today, tropical cyclones continue to bring destruction, as well as disruption, to societies that are exposed to their threat. This book represents a compilation of recent cutting-edge research on tropical cyclones and their impacts from researchers at many institutions around the world. …”

“…This is a 'good to think' work as, in our societies, science, sex and politics are related. The author's excellent research goes through the tight plot that made syphilis one of the most fearsome human diseases. …”

“…How, before and after the fossil energies, have European societies mastered the distance and mobilised the work to satisfy their growing needs? …”

“…In modern societies the functional differentiation of medicine and religion is the predominant paradigm. …”