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Edited and with a new introduction by Robert J. Antonio and Alan Sica. Max Weber wrote these methodological essays in the closest intimacy with actual research and against a background of constant and intensive meditation on substantive problems in the theory and strategy of the social sciences.  Meer

This is the first of three volumes containing a report from the International Panel on Social Progress (IPSP). The IPSP is an independent association of top research scholars with the goal of assessing methods for improving the main institutions of modern societies.  Meer

Social problems in many domains, including health, education, social relationships, and the workplace, have their origins in human behavior. The documented links between behavior and social problems have compelled governments and organizations to prioritize and mobilize efforts to develop effective, evidence-based means to promote adaptive behavior change.  Meer

What causes some people to stand in solidarity with those from other races, religions, or nationalities, even when that solidarity does not seem to benefit the individual or their group?  Meer

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Genetica speelt een belangrijke rol in ons leven: dna-onderzoek toont onder meer aanleg voor hart- en vaatziekten, kanker, obesitas en dementie.  Meer

Onder alle grote problemen waar de wereld mee worstelt, ligt één kraakheldere oorzaak: we denken alleen aan de korte termijn.  Meer

In 5 ingrediënten: snel & simpel koken laat Jamie Oliver zien hoe je met slechts 5 ingrediënten elke dag heerlijk en healthy kunt eten.  Meer