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Probleme der Mittelschichten in Entwicklungsländern: Dargestellt an den Ländern Jugoslawien, Türkei, Spanien, Venezuela und den neugegründeten Staaten Westafrikas (Abhandlungen zur Mittelstandsforschung #12)

unterstellt, daß diese Mittelklassen im eigentlichen Sinne selber "produktiv" sein müßten; so gehören je nachdem zu diesen Mittelklassen jene, welche die all­ gemeinen Voraussetzungen für die Produktion schaffen (etwa: Lehrer aller Art), oder jene, welche die Produktion aufrechterhalten, kontrollieren, lenken usw. (Verwalter aller Art, von wissenschaftlichem Personal bis zu Angestellten, von Beamten bis zu politischen Kommissaren), schließlich noch jene, welche das Risiko für die Eröffnung neuer Produktionszweige auf sich nehmen (große und kleine Unternehmer). Ein Zug ist ihnen ebenfalls allen gemeinsam: sie haben alle irgend­ eine Form von Ausbildung genossen, die über die bloße Routineausbildung an der Arbeit selber hinausgeht. Dementsprechend zählen hierher selbstverständlich auch alle Handwerker und Gewerbetreibende. Mit ihrer Zunahme wächst sofort die Produktivkraft einer gegebenen Gesellschaft, wächst auch unmittelbar die Diffe­ renzierung des Arbeits-und Produktions systems, damit auch die der politischen Struktur, der Kultur, was wiederum Rückwirkungen auf die Produktionsmög­ lichkeiten hat. Wir betonen aber nochmals, daß für uns im Moment nicht der wirtschaftliche Faktor im Mittelpunkt steht, sondern insbesondere der soziale. Die wirtschaft­ liche Produktion wird als Folge einer höheren sozialen Differenzierung angesehen, darum kann sie auch nicht wachsen, bevor nicht eine oder sogar meist mehrere Mittelschichten entstanden sind. Die Folge ist zunächst und vor allem ein struk­ tureller Wandel im Sinne einer intensiveren sozialen Verflechtung, der gleichzeitig Zusammenballungen größerer Bevölkerungsmengen in Städten folgen.

Probleme der Modernisierung in Deutschland: Sozialhistorische Studien zum 19. und 20. Jahrhundert (Schriften des Zentralinstituts für sozialwiss. Forschung der FU Berlin #27)

Probleme der sozialen Anpassung: Eine soziologische Untersuchung über den Zuzug nach der Stadt Zürich

Die vorliegende Arbeit gehört zweifellos in den weiteren Rahmen der allge­ meinen Migrationsproblematik. Dies besagt aber keineswegs, daß etwa in ihr ausschließlich Fragender reinen Migration, d. h. der Wanderung von Menschen, behandelt würden; es wird sich ganz im Gegenteil erweisen, daß unsere Betrach­ tungsweise wesentlich .über die reine Migrati06sproblematik hinausreicht. Wir verstehen nämlich die Migration nicht nur als einen Wanderungsvorgang in einem neutralen geographischen Raum, sondern wir betrachten je,de W'anderung vornehmlich alls ein Geschehen innerhalb der sozialen Dimension, dasdement­ sprechend sowohl bestimmte soziale Voraussetzungen hat wie auch soziale Kon­ sequenzen für den Betroffenen nach sich zieht. Wir untersuchen also die Wandernden darauf hin, wie sich auf Grund der Wanderungen ihre sozialen Beziehungen und Verhaltensweisen verändern. Als von besonderer Bedeutung erweist sich dabei der Prozeß der Anpassung, dem sich jeder Wandernde notgedrungen in dieser oder jener Form unterziehen muß. Wichtige Merkmale, die dabei berü

Probleme moderner Gesellschaften: Peter Atteslander zum 65. Geburtstag

Probleme sozio-ökologischer Systemtheorie: Natur und Gesellschaft in der Soziologie Luhmanns (Studien zur Sozialwissenschaft #129)

Probleme und Formationen des modernen Subjekts: Zu einer Theorie universaler Bezogenheiten

Die Untersuchung rekonstruiert das Subjekt in seinen kulturhistorischen Formationen als kooperationsorientierten Bewährungssucher, der sich den jeweiligen Formen des Zusammenlebens gemäß formiert, um sich in ihnen bewähren zu können. Die systematisch entwickelte Bezogenheitstheorie erlaubt die Rekonstruktion der universalen und kulturspezifischen Aspekte des Subjekts. die Untersuchung zeigt auf der Subjektebene die Bedingungen der Entfaltung modernen Zusammenlebens auf und kann von daher als eine empirisch durchgeführte Mikrosoziologie der Moderne gelten. Aus dieser kulturhistorisch gesättigten Subjekttheorie werden schließlich Schlussfolgerungen für die pädagogische Professionalität gezogen (Zum Umgang mit Bewährungssuchern).​

Problems in Philosophy of Education: A Systematic Approach

Problems in Philosophy of Education canvasses several of the leading issues in philosophy of education. These include the disconnect between the disciplines of philosophy and philosophy of education, the strained relationship between educational practice and philosophy of education, the role of educational research in philosophy of education, and the lack of an independent scholarship for philosophy of education. James Scott Johnson argues for a philosophy of education separate and distinct from both the disciplines of philosophy and education and claims that philosophy of education should raise and address its own questions and concerns. Supporting this is a model of how philosophy of education should originate basic questions, together with a set of philosophic presuppositions regarding the model's logic, ethics, politics, and relationship to science and social science.

Problems in Philosophy of Education: A Systematic Approach

Problems in Philosophy of Education canvasses several of the leading issues in philosophy of education. These include the disconnect between the disciplines of philosophy and philosophy of education, the strained relationship between educational practice and philosophy of education, the role of educational research in philosophy of education, and the lack of an independent scholarship for philosophy of education. James Scott Johnson argues for a philosophy of education separate and distinct from both the disciplines of philosophy and education and claims that philosophy of education should raise and address its own questions and concerns. Supporting this is a model of how philosophy of education should originate basic questions, together with a set of philosophic presuppositions regarding the model's logic, ethics, politics, and relationship to science and social science.

Problems, Methods and Tools in Experimental and Behavioral Economics: Computational Methods in Experimental Economics (CMEE) 2017 Conference (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics)

These proceedings highlight research on the latest trends and methods in experimental and behavioral economics. Featuring contributions presented at the 2017 Computational Methods in Experimental Economics (CMEE) conference, which was held in Lublin, Poland, it merges findings from various domains to present deep insights into topics such as game theory, decision theory, cognitive neuroscience and artificial intelligence. The fields of experimental economics and behavioral economics are rapidly evolving. Modern applications of experimental economics require the integration of know-how from disciplines including economics, computer science, psychology and neuroscience. The use of computer technology enhances researchers’ ability to generate and analyze large amounts of data, allowing them to use non-standard methods of data logging for experiments such as cognitive neuronal methods. Experiments are currently being conducted with software that, on the one hand, provides interaction with the people involved in experiments, and on the other helps to accurately record their responses. The goal of the CMEE conference and the papers presented here is to provide the scientific community with essential research on and applications of computer methods in experimental economics. Combining theories, methods and regional case studies, the book offers a valuable resource for all researchers, scholars and policymakers in the areas of experimental and behavioral economics.

Problems of Democratization in China (East Asia)

While evaluating competing theories of why countries become democratic, this study argues why China has not democratized. Also discusses are the Communist Party's methods of social control and examines four groups-Party and government cadres, intellectuals, workers and peasants.

Problems of Democratization in China (East Asia)

While evaluating competing theories of why countries become democratic, this study argues why China has not democratized. Also discusses are the Communist Party's methods of social control and examines four groups-Party and government cadres, intellectuals, workers and peasants.

Problems of Reflexivity and Dialectics in Sociological Inquiry: Language Theorizing Difference (Routledge Library Editions: Social Theory)

This is a work of social theory and philosophy which seeks to make the constitution of social theory a ‘social’ activity. It is essentially a collaborative text, by five authors, committed to a re-awakening of some of the forgotten dimensions of social theorizing. The collaborative work was originally occasioned by an attempt to analyse the notion of social stratification and its treatment in the sociological tradition. The authors’ main concern here is with the nature of social theorizing, and in particular the ‘difference’ between Self and Other, being and beings, Language and Speech. The papers in the book focus on themes that are fundamental to the sense of inquiry and tradition which they are concerned to display. The themes discussed include speech, Language, Identity, Difference, Critical Tradition, Community, Metaphor, Dialectics, Observing and Reading.

Problems of Reflexivity and Dialectics in Sociological Inquiry: Language Theorizing Difference (Routledge Library Editions: Social Theory)

This is a work of social theory and philosophy which seeks to make the constitution of social theory a ‘social’ activity. It is essentially a collaborative text, by five authors, committed to a re-awakening of some of the forgotten dimensions of social theorizing. The collaborative work was originally occasioned by an attempt to analyse the notion of social stratification and its treatment in the sociological tradition. The authors’ main concern here is with the nature of social theorizing, and in particular the ‘difference’ between Self and Other, being and beings, Language and Speech. The papers in the book focus on themes that are fundamental to the sense of inquiry and tradition which they are concerned to display. The themes discussed include speech, Language, Identity, Difference, Critical Tradition, Community, Metaphor, Dialectics, Observing and Reading.

Problems of Religious Pluralism

The Problems with Teamwork, and How to Solve Them

This book offers practical, evidence-based solutions to help professionals implement and support effective teamwork. Lantz, Ulber and Friedrich draw on their considerable professional experience to present common problems in team-based organizations, what empirical research tells us the causes are and which solutions are more effective in overcoming team-based obstacles. In The Problems with Teamwork, and How to Solve Them, nine common problems are identified, ranging from lack of leadership and adaptability to conflict and cohesiveness, accompanied by clear instructions on how to approach and resolve the individual issues. Detailed case studies are presented throughout the book, demonstrating how theory can be applied to real-life situations to produce optimal results for both the team and the larger organisation. By combining theory and practice, and using state-of-the-art research, the book constructs a cognitive map for identifying problem causes and effect, and step-by-step instructions on how to solve problems. This is essential reading for anyone working in team-based organizations, as well as students and academics in related areas such as organizational psychology and organizational behaviour.

The Problems with Teamwork, and How to Solve Them

This book offers practical, evidence-based solutions to help professionals implement and support effective teamwork. Lantz, Ulber and Friedrich draw on their considerable professional experience to present common problems in team-based organizations, what empirical research tells us the causes are and which solutions are more effective in overcoming team-based obstacles. In The Problems with Teamwork, and How to Solve Them, nine common problems are identified, ranging from lack of leadership and adaptability to conflict and cohesiveness, accompanied by clear instructions on how to approach and resolve the individual issues. Detailed case studies are presented throughout the book, demonstrating how theory can be applied to real-life situations to produce optimal results for both the team and the larger organisation. By combining theory and practice, and using state-of-the-art research, the book constructs a cognitive map for identifying problem causes and effect, and step-by-step instructions on how to solve problems. This is essential reading for anyone working in team-based organizations, as well as students and academics in related areas such as organizational psychology and organizational behaviour.

Procedural Justice and Legitimacy in Policing (SpringerBriefs in Criminology)

This brief focuses on the “doing” of procedural justice: what the police can do to implement the principles of procedural justice, and how their actions can improve citizen perceptions of police legitimacy. Drawing on research from Australia (Mazerolle et al), the UK (Stanko, Bradford, Jackson etc al), the US (Tyler, Reisig, Weisburd), Israel (Jonathon-Zamir et al), Trinidad & Tobago (Kochel et al) and Ghana (Tankebe), the authors examine the practical ways that the police can approach engagement with citizens across a range of different types of interventions to embrace the principles of procedural justice, including: · problem-oriented policing · patrol · restorative justice · reassurance policing · and community policing.Through these examples, the authors also examine some of the barriers for implementing procedurally just ways of interacting with citizens, and offer practical suggestions for reform. This work will be of interest for researchers in criminology and criminal justice focused on policing as well as policymakers.

Procedural Justice and Relational Theory: Empirical, Philosophical, and Legal Perspectives (Routledge Research in Legal Philosophy)

This book bridges a scholarly divide between empirical and normative theorizing about procedural justice in the context of relations of power between citizens and the state. Empirical research establishes that people’s understanding of procedural justice is shaped by relational factors. A central premise of this volume is that this research is significant but needs to be complemented by normative theorizing that draws on relational theories of ethics and justice to explain the moral significance of procedures and make normative sense of people’s concerns about relational factors. The chapters in Part 1 provide comprehensive reviews of empirical studies of procedural justice in policing, courts and prisons. Part 2 explores empirical and normative perspectives on procedural justice and legitimacy. Part 3 examines philosophical approaches to procedural justice. Part 4 considers the implications of a relational perspective for the design of procedures in a range of legal contexts. This collection will be of interest to a wide academic readership in philosophy, law, psychology and criminology.

Procedural Justice and Relational Theory: Empirical, Philosophical, and Legal Perspectives (Routledge Research in Legal Philosophy)

This book bridges a scholarly divide between empirical and normative theorizing about procedural justice in the context of relations of power between citizens and the state. Empirical research establishes that people’s understanding of procedural justice is shaped by relational factors. A central premise of this volume is that this research is significant but needs to be complemented by normative theorizing that draws on relational theories of ethics and justice to explain the moral significance of procedures and make normative sense of people’s concerns about relational factors. The chapters in Part 1 provide comprehensive reviews of empirical studies of procedural justice in policing, courts and prisons. Part 2 explores empirical and normative perspectives on procedural justice and legitimacy. Part 3 examines philosophical approaches to procedural justice. Part 4 considers the implications of a relational perspective for the design of procedures in a range of legal contexts. This collection will be of interest to a wide academic readership in philosophy, law, psychology and criminology.

Proceeding of International Conference on Computational Science and Applications: ICCSA 2021 (Algorithms for Intelligent Systems)

This book consists of high-quality papers presented at the International Conference on Computational Science and Applications (ICCSA 2021), held at Maharashtra Institute of Technology World Peace University, Pune, India, from 10 – 11 December 2021. It covers the latest innovations and developments in information and communication technology, discussing topics such as algorithms, data structures and applications; wireless and mobile networks; computer networks and communications; natural language processing and information theory; cryptography and information security.

Proceeding of the 3rd International Conference on Social Knowledge Sciences and Education (Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research #800)

This is an open access book. Socio-culturally, people in the Southeast Asian region have a heterogeneous composition. This diversity can be seen from the large number of ethnic compositions that inhabit the region. For example, in Indonesia, there are already various ethnic groups, not yet to mention in other regions such as Malaysia, Philippine, and others. The diversity of these ethnic groups is directly proportional to the variety of languages that exist in Southeast Asia. Similarly with the languages, the culture in these ethnic groups is definitely diverse. Interestingly, this diversity is constantly changing, keeping up with the global changes. These changes are important to study, in order to get an overview of the socio-cultural changes and continuity that currently exist in the Southeast Asian region.The various changes and continuity that occur historically, geographically, and socio-culturally mentioned above, will also have various impacts on the educational aspect. Therefore, it is also pivotal to examine the various change and continuity that occur in the field of education of Southeast Asia. This is because the field of education will determine where Southeast Asia will be taken in the future.

Proceedings of The 20th Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference: Volume 3

This is the third in a series of three proceedings of the 20th Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference (PBNC). This volume covers the topics of Power Reactor and New Buildings, Waste Management, Acquiring Medical and Biological Benefits and Student program. As one in the most important and influential conference series of nuclear science and technology, the 20th PBNC was held in Beijing and the theme of this meeting was “Nuclear: Powering the Development of the Pacific Basin and the World”. It brought together outstanding nuclear scientist and technical experts, senior industry executives, senior government officials and international energy organization leaders from all across the world. The book serves as a useful reference not only for the professionals and public to know more about nuclear industry, but also for policymakers to adjust or make energy strategies.

Proceedings of COOP 2010: Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Designing Cooperative Systems, May, 18-21, 2010, Aix-en-Provence (Computer Supported Cooperative Work Ser.)

COOP 2010 is the 9th edition of the International Conference on Designing Cooperative Systems, being the second European conference in the field of Computer Supported Cooperative Work after ECSCW. The conference brings together researchers who contribute to the analysis and design of cooperative systems and their integration in organizational community, public and other settings, and their implications for policy and decision making. Cooperative systems design requires a deep understanding of collective activities, involving both artifacts and social practices. Contributions are solicited from a wide range of domains contributing to the fields of cooperative systems design and evaluation: CSCW, HCI, Information Systems, Knowledge Engineering, Multi-agents, organizational and management sciences, sociology, psychology, anthropology, ergonomics, linguistics.

Proceedings of Eighth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology: ICICT 2023, London, Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #693)

This book gathers selected high-quality research papers presented at the Eighth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology, held at Brunel University, London, on 20–23 February 2023. It discusses emerging topics pertaining to information and communication technology (ICT) for managerial applications, e-governance, e-agriculture, e-education and computing technologies, the Internet of Things (IoT) and e-mining. Written by respected experts and researchers working on ICT, the book offers a valuable asset for young researchers involved in advanced studies. The work is presented in four volumes.

Proceedings of Eighth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology: ICICT 2023, London, Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #694)

This book gathers selected high-quality research papers presented at the Eighth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology, held at Brunel University, London, on 20–23 February 2023. It discusses emerging topics pertaining to information and communication technology (ICT) for managerial applications, e-governance, e-agriculture, e-education and computing technologies, the Internet of Things (IoT) and e-mining. Written by respected experts and researchers working on ICT, the book offers a valuable asset for young researchers involved in advanced studies. The work is presented in four volumes.