englischWhy do humans deal with certain problems and ignore others? Why does politics address certain issues and neglect others? Why do certain subjects suddenly become irrelevant after having been the focus of public discussion? The concept of ‘agenda setting’ provides answers to these questions. [...]
more informationenglischWhy do humans deal with certain problems and ignore others? Why does politics address certain issues and neglect others? Why do certain subjects suddenly become irrelevant after having been the focus of public discussion? The concept of ‘agenda setting’ provides answers to these questions. [...]
more informationWarum beschäftigen sich die Menschen mit bestimmten Problemen und ignorieren andere? Warum wendet sich die Politik bestimmten Themen zu und kümmert sich um andere nicht? Warum erscheinen Themen plötzlich irrelevant, obwohl sie eben noch die öffentliche Diskussion dominierten? Eine Antwort auf diese [...]
more informationenglischThis book offers an introduction into the methods and results of Ancient Near Eastern Studies, the academic discipline of the scripts, languages, and cultures of the Middle East from the beginnings of writing in the 4th millennium B.C. to the emergence of Islam in the 7th century A.D. It [...]
more informationenglischThis book offers an introduction into the methods and results of Ancient Near Eastern Studies, the academic discipline of the scripts, languages, and cultures of the Middle East from the beginnings of writing in the 4th millennium B.C. to the emergence of Islam in the 7th century A.D. It [...]
more informationenglischIn this book, Birgit Dorner demonstrates the specific significance of the visual arts and aesthetic education for social work. She presents the theoretical and didactic foundations of aesthetic education, cultural education and art education in social work and offers an introduction to [...]
more informationenglischThis textbook provides a systematic, comprehensive and historically embedded introduction to the formation, functioning and development conditions of today’s non-democratic regimes. It disseminates the results of international autocracy research, familiarises readers with its concepts and [...]
more informationenglischThis study guide provides a systematic, comprehensive and historically embedded introduction to the formation, functioning and development conditions of today’s non-democratic regimes. It disseminates the results of international autocracy research, familiarises readers with its concepts and [...]
more informationenglischThis study guide provides a systematic, comprehensive and historically embedded introduction to the formation, functioning and development conditions of today’s non-democratic regimes. It disseminates the results of international autocracy research, familiarises readers with its concepts and [...]
more informationenglischThe second, updated and expanded edition of this volume offers a multi-perspective view of counselling and includes specialist and interdisciplinary contributions on the scientific foundations of counselling, while also developing the various formats and settings of psychosocial counselling [...]
more informationenglischThe second, updated and expanded edition of this volume offers a multi-perspective view of counselling and includes specialist and interdisciplinary contributions on the scientific foundations of counselling, while also developing the various formats and settings of psychosocial counselling [...]
more informationDer Band bietet eine multiperspektivische Sicht auf Beratung und umfasst fachwissenschaftliche und interdisziplinäre Beiträge zur wissenschaftlichen Fundierung von Beratung. Die verschiedenen Formate und Settings psychosozialer Beratung zwischen Sozialer Arbeit und Therapie werden entfaltet. Das [...]
more informationStrategische Organisationsentwicklung und Unternehmensberatung sind auch in der Sozialbranche im Kommen. Während im Profitbereich in der alten Bundesrepublik bereits seit Jahrzehnten ein spezialisiertes und weit verbreitetes System von Angebot und Nachfrage nach externer Beratung besteht, entwickelt [...]
more informationenglischSchools should provide an environment for learning with all senses, including the sense of movement. The methodical material provides specific examples for learning in motion in primary schools in the subjects German, mathematics and general studies with the aims:
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more informationenglischSchools should provide an environment for learning with all senses, including the sense of movement. The methodical material provides specific examples for learning in motion in primary schools in the subjects German, mathematics and general studies with the aims:
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more informationenglischSchools should provide an environment for learning with all senses, including the sense of movement. The methodical material provides specific examples for learning in motion in primary schools in the subjects German, mathematics and general studies with the aims:
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more informationenglischThe second, updated and expanded edition of this textbook provides an introduction to the sociology of education. It is also aimed at undergraduate students who do not study sociology as a major subject. The sociology of education provides substantial reference knowledge, in particular for [...]
more informationenglischThe second, updated and expanded edition of this textbook provides an introduction to the sociology of education. It is also aimed at undergraduate students who do not study sociology as a major subject. The sociology of education provides substantial reference knowledge, in particular for [...]
more informationenglischThis 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 [...]
more informationDas Werk verdeutlicht die Grundstrukturen des Bundes-Bodenschutzgesetzes und der Bundes-Bodenschutzverordnung. Es bezieht maßgebliche Verbindungen zum sonstigen unmittelbar und mittelbar bodenschützenden Bundesrecht in die Darstellung mit ein. Daneben werden Querbezüge zum Bodenschutzrecht der [...]
more informationenglischChina has undergone a rapid rise to global power status. All too often, however, China’s role in global politics is still analysed according to outdated categories and stereotypical classifications. This textbook introduces the reader to the foundations of Chinese state philosophy and [...]
more informationenglischChina has undergone a rapid rise to global power status. All too often, however, China’s role in global politics is still analysed according to outdated categories and stereotypical classifications. This textbook introduces the reader to the foundations of Chinese state philosophy and [...]
more informationenglischThe People’s Republic of China is often classified as a dogmatic and sclerotic authoritarian system, as a special example of socialism and a model sui generis that is different from and opposed to the West. These stereotypical classifications do, however, not stand up to empirical scrutiny. [...]
more informationenglischThe People’s Republic of China is often classified as a dogmatic and sclerotic authoritarian system, as a special example of socialism and a model sui generis that is different from and opposed to the West. These stereotypical classifications do, however, not stand up to empirical scrutiny. [...]
more informationenglischThe textbook covers all facets of media change that are relevant for working in communication professions. In 15 chapters, it describes and analyzes the processes that are essential for planning, organizing and producing cross-platform publishing in digital journalism. Based on current [...]
more informationenglischCorporate sustainability and social responsibility are topics of increasing importance due to the manifold social, ecological and economic challenges we are confronted with today. Developments like climate and demographic change, as well as resource scarcity, require a change in business [...]
more informationenglischCorporate sustainability and social responsibility are topics of increasing importance due to the manifold social, ecological and economic challenges we are confronted with today. Developments like climate and demographic change, as well as resource scarcity, require a change in business [...]
more informationenglischThis textbook presents the complex and complicated subject of the AsylbLG (Asylum Seeker Benefits Act) in an understandable and practical manner and shows the potential scope for enforcing social rights. The enormous importance of the AsylbLG stands in marked contrast to the scant attention [...]
more informationenglischThis textbook presents the complex and complicated subject of the AsylbLG (Asylum Seeker Benefits Act) in an understandable and practical manner and shows the potential scope for enforcing social rights. The enormous importance of the AsylbLG stands in marked contrast to the scant attention [...]
more informationenglischHow do advertising and other attempts to influence affect opinions, attitudes, and behavior? The question “how persuasion works” is of still increasing importance for corporations and social science alike. The Elaboration Likelihood Model is one of the most prominent and most frequently [...]
more informationenglischHow do advertising and other attempts to influence affect opinions, attitudes, and behavior? The question “how persuasion works” is of still increasing importance for corporations and social science alike. The Elaboration Likelihood Model is one of the most prominent and most frequently [...]
more informationDas Elaboration-Likelihood-Modell gehört zu den prominentesten Ansätzen der modernen Persuasionsforschung. Der Band führt in gut lesbarer und verständlicher Weise in die Grundzüge des Modells von Petty und Cacioppo ein. Besonderes Augenmerk wird dabei auf die Perspektive von [...]
more informationDas Elaboration-Likelihood-Modell gehört zu den prominentesten Ansätzen der modernen Persuasionsforschung. Der Band führt in gut lesbarer und verständlicher Weise in die Grundzüge des Modells von Petty und Cacioppo ein. Besonderes Augenmerk wird dabei auf die Perspektive von [...]
more informationenglischAll too often, research methods and working techniques are treated separately from each other—but (prospective) political or social scientists have to master both to make a project a success. This volume is therefore to be understood as a ‘map and compass’ that guides the reader through [...]
more informationenglischAll too often, research methods and working techniques are treated separately from each other—but (prospective) political or social scientists have to master both to make a project a success. This volume is therefore to be understood as a ‘map and compass’ that guides the reader through [...]
more informationenglischSwitzerland's political system, with its developed concordance, direct democracy and federal structures, is in many respects considered both a model and a special example of a functioning democracy in the 21st century. This textbook, now in its fourth, completely updated edition, deals with [...]
more informationenglischSwitzerland's political system, with its developed concordance, direct democracy and federal structures, is in many respects considered both a model and a special example of a functioning democracy in the 21st century. This textbook, now in its fourth, completely updated edition, deals with [...]
more informationenglisch The Swiss political system with its developed concordance, direct democracy, and federal structures, is in many respects both a model and a special example of a functioning democracy in the 21st century. This textbook, now in its fifth fully updated edition, covers the main political [...]
more informationDas Buch erfüllt zwei zentrale Funktionen: Zum einen ist es eine aktuelle und breite Basis für das Studium des politischen Systems Griechenlands. Zum anderen ist das Buch als Material für die vergleichende Systemforschung konzipiert. Der Band stellt die folgenden Themen in den Mittelpunkt:• [...]
more informationDas Buch erfüllt zwei zentrale Funktionen: Zum einen ist es eine aktuelle und breite Basis für das Studium des politischen Systems Griechenlands. Zum anderen ist das Buch als Material für die vergleichende Systemforschung konzipiert. Der Band stellt die folgenden Themen in den Mittelpunkt:• [...]
more informationenglischKnowledge of the politics of India – the world's largest democracy – is fundamental to understanding its rise as an economic and political power, and its response to global challenges of climate change, trade conflicts, mass migration, poverty, and security. This book provides a [...]
more informationenglischThis textbook presents the Polish political system, focusing especially on the country’s domestic political changes since the PiS party came to power. The authors analyse, among other things, Poland’s shift from political liberalism to an illiberal democracy. In particular, the book explains [...]
more informationenglischThis textbook presents the Polish political system, focusing especially on the country’s domestic political changes since the PiS party came to power. The authors analyse, among other things, Poland’s shift from political liberalism to an illiberal democracy. In particular, the book explains [...]
more informationenglischThis textbook analyzes Russia’s political system and the trajectories of its post-Soviet evolution. It covers the main features of Russia’s political institutions, relevant political and societal actors, public opinion, etc. Guided by the theoretical perspective of institutionalist [...]
more informationenglischThis textbook analyzes Russia’s political system and the trajectories of its post-Soviet evolution. It covers the main features of Russia’s political institutions, relevant political and societal actors, public opinion, etc. Guided by the theoretical perspective of institutionalist [...]
more informationenglischIs Hungary an autocracy? This is the central question of this textbook, which takes an internal look at the Hungarian political system and analyses factors that are relevant to the system. Historical legacies such as the Habsburg monarchy, so-called goulash communism, system change and [...]
more informationenglischIs Hungary an autocracy? This is the central question of this textbook, which takes an internal look at the Hungarian political system and analyses factors that are relevant to the system. Historical legacies such as the Habsburg monarchy, so-called goulash communism, system change and [...]
more informationDas „Regierungssystem“ gilt seit Jahrzehnten als das herausragende Lehrbuch zum politischen System der Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Konzipiert als anspruchsvolle Einführung, vereinigt es die Vorzüge eines Handbuchs mit denen eines Nachschlagewerks. Die besonderen Vorteile: • Umfassendes, [...]
more informationenglischThe US political system has long been a role model for Western democracies. Its constitution captured the spirit of the Enlightenment and stipulated – at least on paper – general human rights and freedom of action for individuals for the first time in history. The construction of the [...]
more informationenglischThe US political system has long been a role model for Western democracies. Its constitution captured the spirit of the Enlightenment and stipulated – at least on paper – general human rights and freedom of action for individuals for the first time in history. The construction of the [...]
more informationNach wie vor sind standardisierte Bevölkerungsumfragen das meistgebrauchte Instrument zur Generierung von Daten für politikwissenschaftliche Untersuchungen. Dieses Buch zeigt anhand von Beispielen politikwissenschaftlicher Forschungsprojekte innovative Wege auf, wie mit Hilfe anderer Designs, [...]
more informationenglischThe second, comprehensively updated and expanded edition of this book summarises the findings of research into democracy and democratisation in a condensed form. It provides an easy-to-understand overview of the history of democratic theories, democratic systems of government in comparison [...]
more informationenglischThe second, comprehensively updated and expanded edition of this book summarises the findings of research into democracy and democratisation in a condensed form. It provides an easy-to-understand overview of the history of democratic theories, democratic systems of government in comparison [...]
more informationSeit der Begriff Sozialmanagement eingeführt wurde, wird auch vom Umbau der Organisationen Sozialer Arbeit gesprochen. Der Wandel der Sozialwirtschaft ist eng mit der Qualifikation des Managements verbunden, da die Qualität des Managements entscheidend ist, wenn die Überlebensfähigkeit der [...]
more informationDer Band gibt einen aktuellen Überblick über alle relevanten Aspekte der Beziehung zwischen PR und Journalismus. Theorien und empirische Studienergebnisse werden durch Praxisbeispiele und Kurzinterviews mit wissenschaftlichen Autoren und Praktikern aus PR und Journalismus ergänzt. Ziel ist es, [...]
more informationDer Band gibt einen aktuellen Überblick über alle relevanten Aspekte der Beziehung zwischen PR und Journalismus. Theorien und empirische Studienergebnisse werden durch Praxisbeispiele und Kurzinterviews mit wissenschaftlichen Autoren und Praktikern aus PR und Journalismus ergänzt. Ziel ist es, [...]
more informationIn diesem EU-Arbeitsbuch werden das politische System (Organe, Kompetenzen), das wirtschaftliche System (Binnenmarkt, Eurozone, Europäisierung der Wirtschaftspolitik) und die sozialen Konsequenzen der Integration (Löhne, soziale Sicherungssysteme, Steuern, Migration, Unternehmensverlagerungen) [...]
more informationenglischThis textbook offers insights into the recently established special rights regime on indigenous peoples’ rights at international level. The reader is guided from the early beginnings of this issue in the 1970s to current jurisprudential developments. International and regional norms are [...]
more informationDie vorherrschenden Themen im Bereich des Sozial- und Gesundheitssystems sind gegenwärtig Kostendämpfung und Qualitätssicherung. Für die leitenden Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter hier tätiger Dienstleistungsunternehmen ist ein hoher Innovationsdruck entstanden.Qualifizierte Fachkräfte der [...]
more informationenglischHow do innovations spread across society? What role do communication channels play in this process? Which factors influence the successful diffusion of an innovation? What are the specifics of the diffusion of media innovations? How does news spread across society?
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more informationenglischHow do innovations spread across society? What role do communication channels play in this process? Which factors influence the successful diffusion of an innovation? What are the specifics of the diffusion of media innovations? How does news spread across society?
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more informationenglischHow is information about new developments propagated in society? What role do (mass media) communications channels play in this process? Which factors influence the successful diffusion of innovations? Which distinctive features emerge when information about media innovations is propagated?
[...] more informationenglischHow is information about new developments propagated in society? What role do (mass media) communications channels play in this process? Which factors influence the successful diffusion of innovations? Which distinctive features emerge when information about media innovations is propagated?
[...] more informationenglischIn the field of digital media economics, (increasingly) digitised traditional media and platforms are acting in both competition and cooperation. It is here that the coupling of commercial success and cultural value, which is a characteristic of media products, is particularly challenged as [...]
more informationenglischIn the field of digital media economics, (increasingly) digitised traditional media and platforms are acting in both competition and cooperation. It is here that the coupling of commercial success and cultural value, which is a characteristic of media products, is particularly challenged as [...]
more informationWie nutzen Menschen die Medien im Alltag? Und wie werden Medien alltäglich? D.h. welche Prozesse der Einordnung dieser ursprünglichen „Fremdkörper“ in die vorhandenen Wertewelten, die existierenden Routinen, etc. finden statt? Diese Fragen beschäftigen den Domestication- bzw. Domestizierungsansatz. [...]
more informationWie nutzen Menschen die Medien im Alltag? Und wie werden Medien alltäglich? D.h. welche Prozesse der Einordnung dieser ursprünglichen „Fremdkörper“ in die vorhandenen Wertewelten, die existierenden Routinen, etc. finden statt? Diese Fragen beschäftigen den Domestication- bzw. Domestizierungsansatz. [...]
more informationenglischThe fifth, comprehensively revised edition of this introduction to political science covers the most important concepts, methods and research findings of this academic discipline. The first part deals with the research process, from theory development to empirical analysis. The second part [...]
more informationenglischThe fifth, comprehensively revised edition of this introduction to political science covers the most important concepts, methods and research findings of this academic discipline. The first part deals with the research process, from theory development to empirical analysis. The second part [...]
more informationDiese Einführung in die Politikwissenschaft vermittelt die wichtigsten Konzepte, Methoden und Forschungsinhalte des Faches. Der erste Teil beleuchtet den wissenschaftlichen Prozess von der Theoriebildung bis zur empirischen Analyse. Anschließend vermittelt das Buch Grundlagen und [...]
more informationDie neue Einführung in die Politikwissenschaft vermittelt die wichtigsten Konzepte, Methoden und Forschungsinhalte des Faches. Durch gute Lesbarkeit und zahlreiche Beispiele führt der Band auch all jene in die Thematik ein, die keine oder nur geringe Vorkenntnisse in dieser Disziplin haben.Der [...]
more informationenglischThis introductory book, now in its fourth, extended and updated edition, will answer questions from students in their first semester of social work on the study, identity, profession and discipline of social work in understandable language. Its exercises, selected literature, instructions [...]
more informationenglischThis introductory book, now in its fourth, extended and updated edition, will answer questions from students in their first semester of social work on the study, identity, profession and discipline of social work in understandable language. Its exercises, selected literature, instructions [...]
more informationenglischThis book, now in its third, completely updated and extended edition, introduces first-semester students to the science of social work. It answers basic questions on the profession and the academic discipline as well as on its identity-building ‘core’ in intelligible and explanatory [...]
more informationenglischThe ‘Introduction to Social Work’ provides an overview of the subject of social work which goes beyond the needs of freshmen and sophomore students. Its second edition has been revised considerably in terms of structure according to suggestions from students, and many aspects of its content [...]
more informationenglischThis book will – in intelligible and explanatory language – introduce first-semester students to the science of social work. It will answer basic questions concerning the profession and the scientific discipline as well as about its identity-building ‘core’. Various exercises and further [...]
more informationenglischAre you a career starter or a career changer in social work? Or are you still considering whether you should make social pedagogy and social work your profession and start studying? Either way, are you therefore looking for reliable and comprehensive information at an easily understandable [...]
more informationenglischAre you a career starter or a career changer in social work? Or are you still considering whether you should make social pedagogy and social work your profession and start studying? Either way, are you therefore looking for reliable and comprehensive information at an easily understandable [...]
more informationDie Entscheidungs- und Spieltheorie hat in den letzten Jahren in den Sozialwissenschaften und insbesondere der Politikwissenschaft dramatisch an Bedeutung gewonnen. Die Spieltheorie beschäftigt sich mit strategischen Entscheidungen rationaler Akteure. Einer ihrer wichtigsten Beiträge besteht in der [...]
more informationDie Entscheidungs- und Spieltheorie hat in den letzten Jahren in den Sozialwissenschaften und insbesondere der Politikwissenschaft dramatisch an Bedeutung gewonnen. Die Spieltheorie beschäftigt sich mit strategischen Entscheidungen rationaler Akteure. Einer ihrer wichtigsten Beiträge besteht in der [...]
more informationWas sind die Strukturprobleme der Entwicklungsländer, durch die erwünschte wirtschaftliche, politische und soziale Veränderungen blockiert bleiben? Welche Entwicklungsstrategien sind unter den aktuellen Bedingungen geeignet, um solche Veränderungsprozesse in Gang zu setzen? Das Scheitern vieler [...]
more informationIst „Entwicklungshilfe“ noch zeitgemäß? Die Legitimation der internationalen Entwicklungszusammenarbeit wird von vielen Kritikern in Frage gestellt. Diese Kritik wird von berechtigten Zweifeln getragen, aber auch von Vorurteilen und Missverständnissen. Tatsächlich steht die [...]
more informationenglischMankind is facing great challenges because there are justified concerns that its relationship with nature is not sustainable. However, societies, milieus and fields of action differ considerably in their interactions with the so-called environment. What the ecological crisis means from a [...]
more informationenglischIn comprehensible language and supported by clear illustrations, many practical examples and personal experience reports, this textbook provides a well-founded insight into epidemiological thinking, examining the most important study designs, their advantages and disadvantages, and their [...]
more informationenglischIn comprehensible language and supported by clear illustrations, many practical examples and personal experience reports, this textbook provides a well-founded insight into epidemiological thinking, examining the most important study designs, their advantages and disadvantages, and their [...]
more informationenglisch‘War is hell’—and that is precisely why an ethical examination of it is so important. This textbook discusses the ethical questions that arise in connection with war: What are the conditions under which waging a war should be allowed? What is one allowed to do in war and what not? And when [...]
more informationenglisch‘War is hell’—and that is precisely why an ethical examination of it is so important. This textbook discusses the ethical questions that arise in connection with war: What are the conditions under which waging a war should be allowed? What is one allowed to do in war and what not? And when [...]
more informationWas ist der Unterschied zwischen Europäischem Rat und Europarat? Wo liegen die Ursachen für die zahlreichen Krisen, die Europa gemeistert – oder noch vor sich – hat? In seiner 4., überarbeiteten und aktualisierten Auflage erklärt das Buch, wie unser neues Europa funktioniert, welche ungeahnten [...]
more informationWas ist der Unterschied zwischen Europäischem Rat und Europarat? Wo liegen die Ursachen für die zahlreichen Krisen, die Europa gemeistert – oder noch vor sich – hat? In seiner 4., überarbeiteten und aktualisierten Auflage erklärt das Buch, wie unser neues Europa funktioniert, welche ungeahnten [...]
more informationWas ist der Unterschied zwischen Europäischem Rat und Europarat? Wo liegen die Ursachen für die zahlreichen Krisen, die Europa gemeistert – oder noch vor sich – hat? In seiner 3., überarbeiteten und aktualisierten Auflage erklärt das Buch, wie unser neues Europa funktioniert, welche ungeahnten [...]
more informationenglischHow does European integration change involved societies? Which social problems arise in the process? Does it even lead to the formation of a European society? These and other questions are addressed by the sociology of European integration which has been developing since the 1990s, when it [...]
more informationenglischHow does European integration change involved societies? Which social problems arise in the process? Does it even lead to the formation of a European society? These and other questions are addressed by the sociology of European integration which has been developing since the 1990s, when it [...]
more informationenglischCase examples are a common stylistic device in journalistic writing. This volume, now available in its second edition, provides an overview of research into the effects of such examples on the general public’s attitudes and their conceptions of reality. In particular, this line of research [...]
more informationenglischCase examples are a common stylistic device in journalistic writing. This volume, now available in its second edition, provides an overview of research into the effects of such examples on the general public’s attitudes and their conceptions of reality. In particular, this line of research [...]
more informationenglischExemplars are a common stylistic device in journalistic products. This volume provides an overview of the research on the effects of exemplars on users’ conceptions of reality and attitudes. In particular, this line of research considers the stronger effects of exemplars in comparison to [...]
more informationenglischExemplars are a common stylistic device in journalistic products. This volume provides an overview of the research on the effects of exemplars on users’ conceptions of reality and attitudes. In particular, this line of research considers the stronger effects of exemplars in comparison to [...]
more informationenglischThis textbook is aimed at students of social work and law, those working in both public and voluntary children’s aid associations and youth welfare services, guardians ad litem and judges. It focuses on civil regulations that are of particular importance when it comes to children growing up [...]
more informationenglischThis textbook is aimed at students of social work and law, those working in both public and voluntary children’s aid associations and youth welfare services, guardians ad litem and judges. It focuses on civil regulations that are of particular importance when it comes to children growing up [...]
more informationenglischHow have family structures and dynamics changed in Germany? What demands and challenges are currently being placed on family life and what are the consequences for parents and children? Based on these questions, this textbook introduces central topics of family sociology. In addition to [...]
more informationenglischHow have family structures and dynamics changed in Germany? What demands and challenges are currently being placed on family life and what are the consequences for parents and children? Based on these questions, this textbook introduces central topics of family sociology. In addition to [...]
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