Bryan Turner

First published in 1978, this title analyses a range of problems that arise in the study of North Africa and the Middle East, bridging the gap between studies of Sociology, Islam, and Marxism. Both Sociology and the study of Islam draw on an... Lire la suite

First published in 1989, this re-issue concerns itself with the relevance of Max Weber's sociology for the understanding of modern times. The book outlines key tenets of Weber's sociology and points to the valuable legacy of Weber's thought in... Lire la suite

Elites have always ruled – wielding inordinate power and wealth, taking decisions that shape life for the rest. In good times the ‘1%’ can hide their privilege, or use growing social mobility and economic prosperity as a justification. When times... Lire la suite

Mentre la relazione tra l'etica e la religione, e tra violenza e politica, sono oggetto di costante interesse, l'interfaccia tra religione e violenza resta uno degli aspetti più problematici del mondo contemporaneo. Questo libro esplora i modi in... Lire la suite