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Download Citation Max Weber, one of this planet’s most famous sociologists, was not a fan of modern society. Max Weber said that we are all stuck in an “iron cage of capitalism” and that this cage would slowly squeeze the…

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Download Citation Review of Crisis and Change Today By Peter Knapp and Alan J. Spector Knapp and Spector have written a superb introduction to Marxist thought, a much-needed one, since reading Marx can be a daunting task. The grand old…

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Loet Leydesdorff Science & Technology Dynamics Amsterdam School of Communications Research (ASCoR) Amsterdam [email protected] Henry Etzkowitz Science Policy Institute Social Science Division State University of New York at Purchase [email protected] Abstract A transformation in the functions of university, industry, and…

Download Citation Timothy McGettigan Stephen Hawking, the arch-determinist. One can hardly broach the subject of agency without acknowledging the long-standing and unresolved philosophical debate regarding the agency vs. determination dichotomy. To provide an illustration of the extent of disagreement over…

Download Citation Abstract In an era of constant war and aggression, William T. Hathaway provides a peaceful breathe of air. An awesome book for any social science educator wanting to present a fresh and alternative view to the constant media…

Download Citation Monica Brasted Communication The College at Brockport, SUNY Today’s political landscape is deeply polarized. From liberals to conservatives, there are serious divides that are pervasive throughout politics. One group that has used the Internet and email in particular…