englischThis first-rate textbook on management in the social economy offers a systematic introduction to the foundations of social management and establishes links between social economics, social politics, social work and economics. In six chapters, the book explains the terminology used in this [...]

englischThis volume provides an introduction to social policy and the system of social protection in Germany, focusing in particular on social work as a part of social policy. It explains the fundamental societal mechanisms of redistribution and social security, discusses welfare state theories and [...]

englischThis textbook provides an introduction to the sociology of education and is aimed at undergraduate students who do not major in sociology. The sociology of education provides important fundamental knowledge, in particular for future teachers and students of education. There is a rising [...]

englischCross-border practices and structures are common and well described in research literature. However, there is no theory on transnationalism. This book proposes that transnationalism should be seen as an outcome of cross-border processes. Transnationalism is not congruent with structures, but [...]

englischThe ‘uses and gratifications’ approach is quintessential in media research and, at the same time, highly topical. Our need for communication is universal and unique, but expectations of what the media offers change as the media itself changes. If one wants to understand this more precisely, [...]

englischNarratives, such as films, TV series, novels or computer games, allow us to enter different worlds and adopt the perspectives of the characters they depict. Whether and how this experience influences the audience’s beliefs, attitudes, intentions or behaviour is the focus of narrative [...]

englischDo people prefer information that is consistent with their own attitude and avoid contradicting information? Which individual and societal effects arise of selective exposure to confirming information? These questions are examined in research on theories of consistency and selective [...]