Pierre Bourdieu is one of the world's most important social theorists and is also one of the great empirical researchers in contemporary sociology. However, reading Bourdieu can be difficult for those not familiar with the French cultural context, and until now a comprehensive introduction to Bourdieu's oeuvre has not been available.David Swartz focuses on a central theme in Bourdieu's work—the complex relationship between culture and power—and explains that sociology for Bourdieu i...

The Prodigal Son is a trilogy of dramas, ambitious as Sophocles', each of its own the first since Milton's "Samson" to attempt the scale and evocative power of ancient myth.The Prodigal Son, the first, restates the Biblical parable in starkly contemporary fashion-the prodigal, having dissipated seven years, now diseased and the lone attendant in a house of prostitution, attempts passage into his father's heart through a substitute, Komos, who possesses the youth a...

Foucault - The Key Ideas is a concise introduction to the life, works and ideas of this ground-breaking modern philosopher. This book will not only guide you through the events of Foucault's life and help you to understand his most complex ideas with ease; it will also demonstrate the practical impact of those ideas on life today. Covering everything from Foucault's views on the philosophy and sociology of knowledge to his analysis of power and institutions in society, this book offers a f...

God wants to bless you. He has made all of heaven's supply available to you. But the blessings of God are not automatic. You have a part to play. To find it, you'll need to look no further than the Holy Bible. Throughout His Word, God has indicated His desire to prosper His people. In both the Old and New Testaments, God describes His plan and purpose for prospering you He wants to bless you abundantly, so you can be a blessing to others. There are some who claim God doesn't promise us phy...

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The French social philosopher Pierre Bourdieu is now recognised as one of the major thinkers of the twentieth century. In a career of over fifty years, Bourdieu studied a wide range of topics: education, culture, art, politics, economics, literature, law, and philosophy. Throughout these studies, Bourdieu developed a highly specialised series of concepts that he referred to as his "thinking tools", which were used to uncover the workings of contemporary society. Pierre Bourdieu: Key Co...

The Holy Spirit gives you power to win souls to Jesus according to the measure of your faith in God's Word. As you spend time praying and reading the Bible, you will be empowered to share in wisdom and authority the Good News with others. Jesus came for one reason: to save the lost. Salvation covers all of our needs - physical, mental, spiritual, and material. When you are faithful to stand in the gap and witness for God, He will move in response to your faithfulness. Jesus will do anythin...

Turning Point is a collection of religious essays that will not only inspire you in your spiritual walk, but will give you helpful points to carry you through the journey of life. It will also encourage your walk with the Lord and bring you closer in your relationship with Him. The plain and simple essays may not turn the world upside down, but they will bring some joy to your heart.

My book was written with love, each poem has a reason, and each reason for me is personal. Poetry becomes very private almost like reading someone's diary, an open book that looks into the poet's heart. No other way to write, because each person goes away with his own interpretation. Whereas, The Bible has only one way to interpret it. My book are my feelings not my interpretation of God's word. I'll leave any and all interpretation alone. Sometimes poetry turns people off, maybe like me, ...

While certain aspects of Henri Lefebvre’s writings have been examined extensively within the disciplines of geography, social theory, urban planning and cultural studies, there has been no comprehensive consideration of his work within legal studies. Henri Lefebvre: Spatial Politics, Everyday Life and the Right to the City provides the first serious analysis of the relevance and importance of this significant thinker for the study of law and state power. Introducing Lefebvre to a ...

These poems cover many areas of daily questions, activities, and traditions. The contents move to cause one to see the positive in negative situations. To think about what may happen after death. To question some of the traditions pertaining to religious activities and even social concerns. The words can be very valuable for the one who likes to find themselves meditating on the positive. Words that focus on the belief there is a higher power that man should acknowledge. And words that foc...

This collection of poems, written by Maxine Dykes Quinton, will inspire and encourage people to hold on to their faith in God. Maxine began writing inspirational poetry in 1980 with a desire to honor her Lord. Her writings simply express her experiences - from life's pleasures to life's disappointments. Her faith in God gives her peace for daily living. Maxine wishes that all who read this book will be encouraged to honor God in their lives.