Intercultural Horizons Volume II
This volume features a collection of papers on intercultural education. Authors provide faculty and student perspectives on developing intercultural competence in higher education, focusing on service-learning and the university’s engagement with the community.
Intercultural Horizons Volume IV
Originating from the 4th and 5th Intercultural Horizons conferences, this anthology reflects an array of research, case studies and reflections on intercultural studies. It also explores civic engagement and varied perspectives on migration issues in the Mediterranean region.
This book offers interdiscursivity as a platform for understanding contemporary culture. Re-engaging Foucault, it provides novel theoretical approaches and methodological innovations to scrutinize cultural consumption, from Web 2.0 social movements to micro-celebrities.
International Conference on Political Economy of Water
Access to water is a fundamental human right affecting quality of life and dignity. The social work profession must address the challenges of water scarcity. This book examines the issue and develops viable social work intervention strategies based on successful models.
International Friendships
This publication considers issues concerning international interpersonal friendships and the influence of society and culture in the different friendship contexts. Efforts to foster international friendships are investigated, as are perspectives of friendship.
A collaboration by Indigenous scholars and non-Indigenous allies, this book champions the importance of Indigenous Knowledges for social work. It argues colonial structures can only be dismantled through reliance on Indigenous knowledges and practices.
International Migration in the 21st Century
This anthology tackles the problems surrounding international migration, raising the question of the reasons for, and consequences of, being a migrant in the 21st century. Some of the issues it investigates include migrant identities, integration, voting behavior and citizenship.
As crime crosses national boundaries, understanding global criminology is imperative. This book offers a rich variety of international perspectives on an array of crime and justice-related issues, providing a treasure trove of insights for academics and students.
International Symposium on East Anatolia—South Caucasus Cultures
The Southern Caucasus is a region of great historical and cultural importance, yet it remains an under-researched field. This publication presents 75 selected articles from an international symposium on the region’s cultures from earliest times to the Middle Ages.
This book takes an intersectional approach to explore gender, race, and class in television and film. It sheds light not only on intersectional elements of on-screen fiction, but also on the very nature of intersectional criticism.
Intersections of Displacement
A new, hidden homelessness has emerged among asylum seekers. Examining refugee experiences in London and Toronto, this book argues that this requires a new perspective from refugees themselves, asking how they reconstruct ‘home’ in the face of differing national policies.
This book offers a new cultural perspective on Slovak immigration, going beyond economic analysis. It compares British and Slovak understandings of class, religion, and ethnicity to reveal how these factors shape the integration of children within UK education.
Essays by clinicians, parents, and de-transitioners demonstrate how ‘transgender children’ are invented in medical, social, and political contexts. The authors reveal the harms of transgender ideology and show how adults can intervene to protect young people.
Islam in the West
This book investigates the construction of Muslim identity in the West, exploring the difficulties of assimilation and integration. It analyzes the symbiotic relationship between Islam and the West and the pursuit of religious nationalism within Western societies.
Islamic Sisterhood
In a hostile post-9/11 America, why do young Muslim women choose to wear a headscarf? This book finds it’s not just devotion, but a way to cope with sexism, racism, and patriarchy from both their own ethnic community and the larger Western society.
Islamic Teachings and Social Structure
This book corrects misconceptions about Islam, challenging social perceptions and deviations from its religious guidelines. It offers an opportunity to learn about various social dimensions and Islamic views in the light of the Quran and Sunnah.
In reporting violence, the media often construct a negative image of Islam, which reproduces unfounded hostility known as Islamophobia. This book provides a systematic analysis of how non-western online newspapers reproduce Islamophobia in news reporting.
An explosive insider account from 25 years at the Israeli Government Press Office. Discover the untold story of how journalists manipulated coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, creating a false narrative. A vital wake-up call for a free press.
Issues of Ageing in Malaysia
This book presents vital research on ageing in Malaysia. Combining social, clinical, and health sciences, it proposes solutions to improve elderly health, financial well-being, and care—a crucial read for researchers, policymakers, and the public.
Issues of Faith-Based Education in the United Kingdom
As state-supported Catholic schools face controversy, this book explains their origins, purpose, and contribution to society. It outlines the Church’s understanding of the primary role of parents in education and the limits of the state, making it a vital read for all involved.