Books by "Robert D. Putnam"
12 books found
Thomas Hale (ca.1604-ca.1680), son of Thomas Hale (d.1630), immigrated in 1635 with his wife, Thomasine, from England to Newbury, Massachusetts. Descendants and relatives lived in New England, New York, Michigan, Washington, D.C. and elsewhere. Includes some family history and genealogical data in England.
A Selected Bibliography and Syllabus of the History of the South, 1584-1876
by William Kenneth Boyd, Robert Preston Brooks
1918
A Dictionary of Books Relating to America
by Joseph Sabin, Wilberforce Eames, Robert William Glenroie Vail
1886
Handbook of Indiana Geology
by Indiana. Division of Geology, William Newton Logan, Edgar Roscoe Cumings, Clyde A. Malott, Stephen Sargent Visher, William Motier Tucker, John Robert Reeves
1922
"The best-selling author of Bowling Alone offers a groundbreaking examination of the American Dream in crisis: how and why opportunities for upward mobility are diminishing, jeopardizing the prospects of an ever larger segment of Americans"--
Singapore Politics Under the People's Action Party
by Diane K. Mauzy, Robert Stephen Milne
2002 · Psychology Press
A comprehensive overview of politics in Singapore since self-governance. The authors examine how this tiny island has developed into a global financial centre and an economic and social success under the leadership of the People's Action Party which has ruled continuously since 1959. The authors explore the nature of the Singaporean government, as well as major issues such as ethnicity, human rights and the development of civil society.
Despite the fact that citizens of advanced market democracies are satisfied with their material progress, many are haunted by a spirit of unhappiness. There is evidence of a rising tide of clinical depression in most advanced societies, and in the United States studies have documented a decline in the number of people who regard themselves as happy. Although our political and economic systems are based on the utilitarian philosophy of happiness--the greatest good for the greatest number--they seem to have contributed to our dissatisfaction with life. This book investigates why this is so. Drawing on extensive research in such fields as quality of life, economics, politics, sociology, psychology, and biology, Robert E. Lane presents a challenging thesis. He shows that the main sources of well-being in advanced economies are friendships and a good family life and that, once one is beyond the poverty level, a larger income contributes almost nothing to happiness. In fact, as prosperity increases, there is a tragic erosion of family solidarity and community integration, and individuals become more and more distrustful of each other and their political institutions. Lane urges that we alter our priorities so that we increase our levels of companionship even at the risk of reducing our income.
Social Movements and Global Social Change teaches students not only about how social change occurs but also how social movements can contribute to this change. The book links two concepts in sociology that are often related in real life, but that can seem disconnected in traditional approaches to teaching these courses. The book examines different types of social movements, including those often ignored in social change textbooks, such as riots, migration, and disorganized protest. It also looks at citizens’ rights and inequality in connection to social movements and change. The book features global perspectives and examples throughout.
Based on an exhaustive search of various sources, this book provides a comprehensive roster of all known Confederate soldiers, sailors and marines from Rockbridge County, Virginia, or those who served in units raised in the County. Washington College and Virginia Military Institute alumni who were from Rockbridge, enlisted in local companies or lived in the County before or after the war are also included. Complete service records are given, along with photographs where possible.