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Journal of Agrarian Change, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Fieldwork is the cornerstone of empirical research in agrarian studies. Discussion about methodological options has, however, not kept up with the innovative conceptual developments taking place within the discipline. This is particularly evident in the study of social differentiation, a key concern in agrarian scholarship. Through a review of
Patrick Illien, Helena Pérez Niño
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The Self-Organization of Meaning and the Reflexive Communication of Information [PDF]
, 2015 Following a suggestion of Warren Weaver, we extend the Shannon model of communication piecemeal into a complex systems model in which communication is differentiated both vertically and horizontally.
Ivanova, Inga +2 more
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Journal of Personality, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective As social norms and relationship dynamics evolve, it is important to examine how transitions from singlehood to partnership, cohabitation, and marriage relate to well‐being. Method Using data from two large panel studies in the UK and Germany (1984–2019), we identified N = 27,459 individuals who reported being single and living alone
Usama EL‐Awad +6 more
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The King's many bodies: the self-deconstruction of law's hierarchy [PDF]
, 2006 The article connects two strands of the recent sociolegal debate: (1) the empirical discovery of new forms of spontaneous law in die Course of globalization, and (2) the emergence of deconstructive theories of law that undermine the law's hierarchy.
Teubner, Gunther
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Journal of Sleep Research, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Preterm birth is a significant risk factor for atypical neurodevelopment, yet early electrophysiological markers of brain maturation are still lacking. Non‐invasive electroencephalographic (EEG) monitoring of cortical maturation in these patients holds promise as a tool for neurodevelopmental prediction.
Gaia Burlando +9 more
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Niklas Luhmann: a systems view of education and school improvement
Educational Futures, 2010 This paper focuses on one of the central aspects of educational theory and practice: self-reflection. The critical sociology of Niklas Luhmann is featured. Sufficient of his work is now available in translation to support an initial survey.
Derek Bunyard
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Tolerance, Mıgratıon And Hybrıd Identities: Normative Reasoning Of Intercultural Dialogue In A Blurring Structure [PDF]
, 2016 The aim of this study is to proof the argument – i.e. ‘there are significant linkages amongst tolerance, hybrid identities and migration.’ These linkages can be comprehended by means of conceptualising extensions of hybrid identities in aggregate trans ...
Aliu, Armando +3 more
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Scandinavian Journal of Psychology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Personality traits (e.g., the Big Five) shape human behavior, decision‐making, and life outcomes. Evidence from various countries suggests that these traits are not randomly distributed but follow systematic regional patterns, fueling interest in their geographical variation.
Martin Obschonka +6 more
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Marcola y Luhmann: Del Sistema Penal a los Sistemas Sociales
Sortuz, 2015 Este artículo pretende demostrar las posibilidades originarias de la teoría de los sistemas sociales autopoiéticos para la comprensión del sistema penal brasileño.
Germano Schwartz
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La economía de la sociedad como sistema autopoiético
Revista Mad, 2013 Toda sociedad tiene que resolver problemas económicos. En la sociedad moderna esto sucede con la ayuda de un sistema económico diferenciado. A pesar de todas sus interdependencias y vínculos causales, los cuales se incrementan aún más debido a la ...
Niklas Luhmann
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