Global Structures, Local Cultures 2nd Edition examines the process of globalisation and its impact on modern society. It is clearly written and logically structured with case studies from around the world that engage and encourage students to think about the historical and contemporary connections between societies and cultures. The major sociological concepts and theoretical frameworks are outlined clearly and positioned contextually alongside fields such as gender, ethnicity, religion, migration, indigenous peoples, tourism, and social movements.

Global Structures, Local Cultures

Politics & Social Sciences

Hawkins, Mary

Social Sciences

Oxford University Press

Global Structures, Local Cultures covers the major areas conventionally introduced to first year students of sociology and social theory, from the classical to the contemporary; gender; ethnicity social stratification; media and communications; social movements and social action--but does so within a narritive framework, making extensive use of comparative material and building a strong cross-cultural argument.

Race and Ethnic Relations provides clear, systematic and detailed coverage of the issues surrounding ethnic and race relations in Australia. Using an accessible and engaging style, the text stimulates students, and encourages debate through the use of examples and case studies.

Race and Ethnic Relations

Fozdar, Farida

Wilding, Raelene

Emily Parker's actions as a teenager not only impacted her own life but the lives of many others.  Now, six years later, she returns reluctantly to her home town of Baragula only to discover the man at the heart of those actions, Matthew Davidson, is the community's respected doctor.  While Emily's faith is now severely weakened by all that has happened, Matthew's life has completely turned around since he committed his life to Christ. His personal relationship with God is tested when he discovers how his behaviour when a non-believer hurt so many, especially Emily, and feels responsible for her hardness of heart towards the Lord.  Disease attacks the community while danger from another source threatens Emily and her family. Through it all, will Matthew and Emily's faith be strong enough to forgive each other and put the past behind them?

Return to Baragula (Baragula Series, Book 1)

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Christian Focus

Steve Honeysuckle has vowed never to marry a non-Christian, but when he realises his attraction to Jillian Davidson, he tries to avoid her but finds himself very involved in her life when her twin brother is injured by cattle thieves on their large outback property. Since her older sister's death and her brother Matthew's new faith, Jillian, while being challenged about spiritual issues, is bitterly hurt by thinking the "religious" Steve considers her not good enough for him to love. Then of course, he loves the mountains and she can't bear the thought of leaving her beloved, sweeping plains of the outback. Through the dangers that threaten both the future of her home as well as those she loves, a new lifestyle and journey of faith begins for Steve and Jillian. Can Jillian and Steve triumph over all that appears to separate them from finding happiness together? This is the second book in the Baragula series, the first being Return to Baragula.

Outback from Baragula

Ark House Pr

Identity and Belonging

Identity and Belonging examines the interplay between self and society and in doing so explores the complex nature of 'who we are' and 'how we come to be' as individuals and as members of various social groups. Investigating issues of identity and belonging as they emerge in contemporary social life and under conditions of globalisation, the book focuses on continuity and change in the formation of identities and communities. Through a variety of examples and case studies, the chapters discuss how elements such as ethnicity, class, gender and sexuality intersect and are experienced both locally and transnationally. As a modern guide to some classic themes and key thinkers in the discipline of sociology, this accessible text can be used to introduce core topics of identity, social divisions and globalisation, as well as to investigate in detail more specific themes and issues such as migration, consumption and digital media. It is a useful and comprehensive resource for both undergraduate and postgraduate students of sociology and related disciplines.

Huppatz, Kate

Matthews, Amie

Anthropology

Red Globe Press

Go down under with a contemporary collection of three complete novels and one novella.

Australia: Search for Tomorrow/Search for Yesterday/Search for Today/Search for the Star (Inspirational Romance Collection)

Literature & Fiction

Barbour Publishing, Incorporated

Populated by those unwanted by "proper" society - and by those willing to pursue love around the world - Australia began to flourish in the early 1800s. Now, lifelong Australian Mary Hawkins brings these brave Aussie characters to life: The convict and the lady: Bound for home in Australia on a convict ship Elizabeth Waverly meets John Martin. There's something special about the man that doesn't match his present state as a prisoner - but will he be only a bittersweet memory when Elizabeth and John part ways Down Under? The lawyer and the aristocrat: Kate Farnley's cousin is scheming to take her family's English estate and let another man die a prisoner in his place. Adam Stevens has traveled from Australia to prove his friend's innocence. Can Kate help Adam without losing all she holds dear? The reverend and his bride of convenience: William Garrett has known Beth since she was a child, but he has made it clear that their marriage will not include love. Still, she would follow him anywhere - including the wilderness of Australia. Can her dreams for a miracle of love survive? The rancher and the gold miner: Patricia Casey seeks her brother in the Australian gold fields. When she accidentally injures Tim Hardy, she must flee from unjust accusations and the threat of prison. Will Patricia ever find the peace and love she desires? Can these four couples discover a deepening faith and a lasting love while tackling the challenges of life in the Australian outback? Will they find that no land is too wild for God?

Australian Outback: Faith in the Great Southland/Hope in the Great Southland/Love in the Great Southland/Great Southland Gold (Inspirational Romance Collection)

Romance

Contemporary

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Global Structures, Local Cultures

Global Structures, Local Cultures

Race and Ethnic Relations

Return to Baragula (Baragula Series, Book 1)

Outback from Baragula

Identity and Belonging

Identity and Belonging

Australia: Search for Tomorrow/Search for Yesterday/Search for Today/Search for the Star (Inspirational Romance Collection)

Australian Outback: Faith in the Great Southland/Hope in the Great Southland/Love in the Great Southland/Great Southland Gold (Inspirational Romance Collection)