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An Analysis of C. Wright Mills's The Sociological Imagination

By: Ismael Puga,Robert Easthope

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An Analysis of C. Wright Mills's The Sociological Imagination

By: Ismael Puga,Robert Easthope

C. Wright Mills’s 1959 book The Sociological Imagination is widely regarded as one of the most influential works of post-war sociology. At its heart, the work is a closely reasoned argument about the nature and aims of sociology, one that sets out a manifesto and roadmap for the field. Its wide acceptance and popular reception is a clear demonstration of the rhetorical power of Wright’s strong reasoning skills. In critical thinking, reasoning involves the creation of an argument that is strong, balanced, and, of course, persuasive. In Mills’s case, this core argument makes a case for what he terms the “sociological imagination”, a particular quality of mind capable of analyzing how individual lives fit into, and interact with, social structures. Only by adopting such an approach, Mills argues, can sociologists see the private troubles of individuals as the social issues they really are. Allied to this central argument are supporting arguments for the need for sociology to maintain its independence from corporations and governments, and for social scientists to steer away from ‘high theory’ and focus on the real difficulties of everyday life. Carefully organized, watertight and persuasive, The Sociological Imagination exemplifies reasoned argument at its best.

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CRC Press

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1351351664

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9781351351669

Supply Market Intelligence

A Managerial Handbook for Building Sourcing Strategies

By: Robert Handfield

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Supply Market Intelligence

A Managerial Handbook for Building Sourcing Strategies

By: Robert Handfield

Supply Market Intelligence: A Managerial Handbook for Building Sourcing Strategies charts the course to success for executives who are seeking to lead their organizations to supply-chain maturity. This volume is intended for supply-chain executives who struggle with the challenges of an uncertain supply market environment and whose supply chain function is constantly buffeted by unexpected changes in customer requirements and commodity prices. The author offers a more effective path, describing an integrated approach to supply chain management based upon solid market intelligence. This path is derived from the authors' multiple engagements with organizations such as Suncor Energy, Bank of America, Shell Oil, Honda of America, General Motors, Boston Scientific, Visteon, Federal Express, Sonoco, Duke Energy, Caterpillar, John Deere, GlaxoSmithKline, and many others. He emphasizes that the elements of a successful plan do not arise from a simple vision, instead they require much hard work and a focused approach backed by solid leadership. This book begins by defining supply market intelligence and discussing opportunities, the establishment of a project team, and conducting an internal business intelligence assessment. The book then examines the development of business and market intelligence, supplier evaluations, and sourcing strategies. It also explores how to execute a sourcing strategy, manage a strategic supplier relationship, and redesign an organization for effective supply-chain intelligence and strategic sourcing. This volume offers a benchmarking maturity model tool that covers all facets of end-to-end supply-chain management.

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539

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CRC Press

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1135484848

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9781135484842

Flat Rolling Fundamentals

By: Vladimir B. Ginzburg,Robert Ballas

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Flat Rolling Fundamentals

By: Vladimir B. Ginzburg,Robert Ballas

This volume compiles information from physics, metallurgy, and mechanical and electrical engineering to epitomize the fundamental characteristics of flat rolling steel. Flat Rolling Fundamentals is drawn from in-depth analyses of metal properties and behaviors to technologies in application. The book provides a full characterization of steel, including structure, chemical composition, classifications, physical properties, deformation, and plasticity. The authors present different types of rolling mills and the defining physical analytical parameters.They also discuss the effects of hot rolling on steel and the role of lubrication and thermomechanical treatments to minimize these effects. This book presents qualitative and quantitative advances in cost-effective steel production.

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860

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CRC Press

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082478894X

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9780824788940

Nanomaterials for Solid State Hydrogen Storage

By: Robert A. Varin,Tomasz Czujko,Zbigniew S. Wronski

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Nanomaterials for Solid State Hydrogen Storage

By: Robert A. Varin,Tomasz Czujko,Zbigniew S. Wronski

Over the past decade, important advances have been made in the development of nanostructured materials for solid state hydrogen storage used to supply hydrogen to fuel cells in a clean, inexpensive, safe and efficient manner. Nanomaterials for Solid State Hydrogen Storage focuses on hydrogen storage materials having high volumetric and gravimetric hydrogen capacities, and thus having the highest potential of being applied in the automotive sector. Written by leading experts in the field, Nanomaterials for Solid State Hydrogen Storage provides a thorough history of hydrides and nanomaterials, followed by a discussion of existing fabrication methods. The authors’ own research results in the behavior of various hydrogen storage materials are also presented. Covering fundamentals, extensive research results and recent advances in nanomaterials for solid state hydrogen storage, this book serves as a comprehensive reference.

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346

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0387777121

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9780387777122

Encyclopedia of the United States Congress

By: Robert E. Dewhirst,John David Rausch

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Encyclopedia of the United States Congress

By: Robert E. Dewhirst,John David Rausch

Presents an A-to-Z reference guide to individuals, events, and terms of importance to the United States Congress.

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Infobase Publishing

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1438110286

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9781438110288

Language of the Robe

American Indian Trade Blankets

By: Robert W. Kapoun,Charles J. Lohrmann

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Language of the Robe

American Indian Trade Blankets

By: Robert W. Kapoun,Charles J. Lohrmann

From the history of the trade blanket to contemporary collectible blankets to designs of the major trade blanket manufacturers such as Pendleton Woolen Mills, Racine Woolen Mills, and Buell Manufacturing Company, Language of the Robe presents the bright colors and intricately woven patterns hallmark to American Indian trade blankets.

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Gibbs Smith

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1423600169

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9781423600169

Talcott Parsons on Economy and Society (RLE Social Theory)

By: Bryan S. Turner,Robert J. Holton

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Talcott Parsons on Economy and Society (RLE Social Theory)

By: Bryan S. Turner,Robert J. Holton

In this remarkable collection of essays, Holton and Turner demonstrate that Parsonian sociology addresses the most central problems of our time – issues of sickness and health, power and inequality, the nature of capitalism and its possible alternatives. They develop a mature and original perspective on Parsons as the only classical theorist who avoided crippling nostalgia. Holton and Turner not only talk about Parsonian sociology in a profound and insightful way, they do it, and do it well. As sociology moves away from the rigid dichotomies of earlier debate, this book will help point the way.' – Jeffrey Alexander, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in Sociology, UCLA

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136

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Routledge

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1317652258

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9781317652250

Liberty and Community

Canadian Federalism and the Failure of the Constitution

By: Robert Charles Vipond

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Liberty and Community

Canadian Federalism and the Failure of the Constitution

By: Robert Charles Vipond

This book examines the competing visions of liberty and community in Canada. Focusing attention on constitutional debate in Ontario after the Confederation of 1867, the author shows how the defenders of provincial autonomy constructed a powerful political and legal ideology that attempted to reconcile liberty and community.

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SUNY Press

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079140465X

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9780791404652

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An Analysis of C. Wright Mills's The Sociological Imagination

An Analysis of C. Wright Mills's The Sociological Imagination

Supply Market Intelligence

Supply Market Intelligence

Flat Rolling Fundamentals

Flat Rolling Fundamentals

Nanomaterials for Solid State Hydrogen Storage

Nanomaterials for Solid State Hydrogen Storage

Encyclopedia of the United States Congress

Encyclopedia of the United States Congress

Language of the Robe

Language of the Robe

Talcott Parsons on Economy and Society (RLE Social Theory)

Talcott Parsons on Economy and Society (RLE Social Theory)

Liberty and Community

Liberty and Community

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