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by Ruth EnzlerWege zu einem stabilen Selbst. Ein Ratgeber mit Erkenntnissen aus Neurowissenschaften & Persönlichkeitspsychologie und mit Achtsamkeitsübungen Dieses Buch geht uns alle an, weil es zentrale Punkte des aktuellen Zeitgeschehens der Coronapandemie aufgreift und uns Wege aufzeigt, wie wir mit Umbrüchen, Nichtplanbarem und Unsicherheiten umgehen können. Die Hauptfragen sind: Wie bleiben wir trotz äußeren Unsicherheiten innerlich stabil und psychisch gesund? Wie gehen wir mit den daraus entstehenden Ängsten um? Wie können wir in uns selbst einen soliden Boden schaffen, der einem Sturm standhält? Zahlreiche Fallbeispiele aus dem langjährigen Beratungsfundus von Ruth Enzler, einer promovierten Psychologin und Coach mit eigener Praxis in Zollikon bei Zürich, sind direkt anwendbar für unterschiedliche Persönlichkeitstypen. Darüber hinaus wird für den Leser und die Leserin die Spiritualität als Grundressource zur inneren Stabilisierung aufgrund psychodynamischer Methoden und mit Grundsätzen aus den Neurowissenschaften und der Quantenphysik erfahrbar. Praktische Übungsanleitungen und zusätzliche Achtsamkeitsmethoden dienen all jenen, die sich dem Leben neu öffnen und ihren Weg zum stabilen Selbst gehen wollen. Sie bekommen einen neuen Blick auf die Welt!
Sicherheit und Vertrauen im Internet: Eine technische Perspektive (essentials)
by Christoph Meinel Harald SackDas globale Internet ist ein offenes Netz, das heißt nicht begrenzt und für jedermann zugänglich. Allerdings hat diese Offenheit ihren Preis: Es gibt keine zentrale Kontrolle, die z. B. Unbefugten Einblick in die Kommunikation und damit in die Privatsphäre anderer Internetnutzer verwehren würde. Um dennoch einen ausreichenden Schutz der Vertraulichkeit und Privatsphäre zu gewährleisten, müssen in eigener Verantwortung Techniken und Tools aus der Kryptografie eingesetzt werden, die Nachrichten verschlüsseln oder deren Unversehrtheit sicherstellen helfen. Die Autoren zeigen unterschiedliche Wege auf, wie der Schutz der Privatsphäre im Internet wiederhergestellt werden kann.
Sicherheitsmentalitäten im ländlichen Raum
by Daniela Klimke Nina Oelkers Martin K. SchweerDer Band befasst sich mit der Analyse spezifisch ländlicher Sicherheitskulturen und den damit verbundenen Formen formeller wie informeller sozialer Kontrolle. Ländliche Regionen und Kleinstädte gelten im Alltag gemeinhin als relativ kriminalitätsarm und weitestgehend sozial integriert. Vergemeinschaftungsprozessen und informellen Kontrollmechanismen werden innerhalb dieser Deutungen eine herausragende Bedeutung zugeschrieben. Zugleich lässt sich zumindest für die Bundesrepublik feststellen, dass bisher weitgehend empirische Studien zum alltäglichen Sicherheits- bzw. Unsicherheitserleben in ländlichen und kleinstädtisch geprägten Milieus fehlen. Auf Grundlage der zwischen 2012 und 2015 im BMBF-Forschungsverbund „Sicherheitsmentalitäten im ländlichen Raum“ erhobenen Daten und rückgebunden an Diskussionen um das von Daniela Klimke entwickelte Konzept der Sicherheitsmentalitäten sollen die obengenannten Defizite aufgegriffen werden.
The Sicilian Mafia: The Armed Wing of Politics
by Anita BestlerThis book offers a completely new approach to the complex social phenomenon of the Mafia: In addition to the origins, organization and actions of the Mafia, the author Anita Bestler examines above all the close connection between organized crime and politics. In the process, readers [also] gain an interesting insight into the complicated political development of Italy from the founding of the state to the present, as well as an answer as to why Italians have a different political mindset.
Sick From Work: The Body in Employment (Routledge Revivals)
by Paul BellabyFirst published in 1999, this aims to shift the balance from current concerns about individual behaviour and its health effects to an understanding of the social factors that shape both circumstances and behaviour conducive to health. Its focus is the fact that organized work in paid employment is the common experience of most adults before their sixties, and that individuals have widely varied employment security, working conditions and job control that are likely to affect health (for good and ill) beyond working age itself. It brings together usually disparate work in the sociologies of health and illness and the body; and the sociologies of work and organizations. Importantly, the book is research-based. The argument is supported with primary data that the author has collected in varied workplaces in Britain - a pottery manufacturer, a food-processing firm and the NHS among them and analysis of official statistics and large data sets, as well as secondary literature which is international in scope. The audience includes first and higher degree students in sociology, health and environmental sciences and management studies.
Sick Societies: Challenging the Myth of Primitive Harmony
by Robert B. EdgertonAuthor and scholar Robert Edgerton challenges the notion that primitive societies were happy and healthy before they were corrupted and oppressed by colonialism. He surveys a range of ethnographic writings, and shows that many of these so-called innocent societies were cruel, confused, and misled.
Side by Side: On Having a Gay or Lesbian Sibling
by Andrew R. GottliebHow would you react if your brother or sister came out to you? "I'm proud to have been the first to know." "My conservative upbringing contributed to the notion that John&’s behavior was sinful. The first thought I had about it was that my brother had somehow been misdirected, involving himself in the wrong crowd. How could he be gay? I was convinced we all had to help him overcome this problem. I equated being gay with having a mental disorder and thought maybe we should send him to a therapist." "I love Beth very much. I am proud of her, thankful for her, and can&’t imagine life without her." In this first-of-its-kind book, Andrew Gottlieb, the author of Out of the Twilight: Fathers of Gay Men Speak and Sons Talk About Their Gay Fathers: Life Curves, continues his landmark exploration at the intersection of sexuality and family studies. Here he turns his thoughtful gaze to the powerful bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood to address questions such as: How are we affected by the knowledge that a sibling feels same-sex attraction, and how does that knowledge impact on our relationships with our brother or sister? How do brothers and sisters of gay/lesbian people cope with stigma and homophobia? What if there&’s already a non-heterosexual sibling in the family-how does he or she react when another sibling comes out? Do each of their roles change? "Besides the fact that Lee didn&’t conform to my notion of what a lesbian was (I, of course, always looked and acted the part), I wondered how this would affect my role as &’the lesbian of the family.&’ . . . Would this rock the boat? Would two lesbians in the family be one lesbian too many?" In their own words, 18 men and women share their thoughts and feelings about their gay brothers and sisters. What they have to say is revealing-about themselves, about the nature of sibling relationships, and about their role as peacemakers. Gay men and lesbian women often disclose their sexuality to their siblings before anyone else in their families. Side by Side examines the impact of a brother or sister coming out and of the way that a gay person&’s siblings are sometimes placed in the position of being a social/moral bridge between the generations. "Clearly Tina has been a major force in my life, and it doesn&’t just end with me. My three children and husband have all learned by Tina&’s example; we all do what we can to bring fairness and equality to everyone. With a smile on my face, I occasionally say to Tina, &’Look what you&’ve done to me!&’ Without her, I would never be where I am or who I am." The contributors to Side by Side come from varying religious and economic backgrounds. In plain language that is easily accessible to most adolescents and adults, they candidly relate the experience of what it was like to find out about their sibling&’s homosexuality and how that knowledge affected them over time. Some of their perspectives may surprise you. Many will move you. You&’ll also find a list of suggested readings and a list of organizations offering support and information for siblings of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people.
Sidelined: Sports, Culture, and Being a Woman in America
by Julie DiCaro&“Sidelined is the feminist sports book we've all been waiting for.&”—Jessica ValentiShrill meets Brotopia in this personal and researched look at women's rights and issues through the lens of sports, from an award-winning sports journalist and women's advocate In a society that is digging deep into the misogyny underlying our traditions and media, the world of sports is especially fertile ground. From casual sexism, like condescending coverage of women&’s pro sports, to more serious issues, like athletes who abuse their partners and face only minimal consequences, this area of our culture is home to a vast swath of gender issues that apply to all of us—whether or not our work and leisure time revolve around what happens on the field. No one is better equipped to examine sports through this feminist lens than sports journalist Julie DiCaro. Throughout her experiences covering professional sports for more than a decade, DiCaro has been outspoken about the exploitation of the female body, the covert and overt sexism women face in the workplace, and the male-driven toxicity in sports fandom. Now through candid interviews, personal anecdotes, and deep research, she's tackling these thorny issues and exploring what America can do to give women a fair and competitive playing field in sports and beyond. Covering everything from the abusive online environment at Barstool Sports to the sexist treatment of Serena Williams and professional women's teams fighting for equal pay and treatment, and looking back at pioneering women who first took on the patriarchy in sports media, Sidelined will illuminate the ways sports present a microcosm of life as a woman in America—and the power in fighting back.
Sidelined: How American Sports Challenged the Black Freedom Struggle (Civil Rights and the Struggle for Black Equality in the Twentieth Century)
by Simon HendersonA sociologist and oral historian explores the interwoven histories of sports and civil rights activism in this extensively researched volume.In 1968, noted sociologist Harry Edwards established the Olympic Project for Human Rights, calling for a boycott of that year's games in Mexico City as a demonstration against racial discrimination. Though the boycott never materialized, Edwards's ideas struck a chord with athletes and incited African American Olympians Tommie Smith and John Carlos to protest by raising their black-gloved fists on the podium after receiving their medals.Sidelined draws upon a wide range of historical materials and more than forty oral histories with athletes and administrators to explore how the black athletic revolt used professional and college sports to promote the struggle for civil rights in the late 1960s. By examining activists' successes and failures in promoting racial equality on one of the most public stages in the world, Henderson sheds new light on an often-overlooked subject and gives voice to those who fought for civil rights both on the field and off.
Sidewalk
by Mitchell DuneierAn exceptional ethnography marked by clarity and candor, Sidewalk takes us into the socio-cultural environment of those who, though often seen as threatening or unseemly, work day after day on "the blocks" of one of New York's most diverse neighborhoods. Sociologist Duneier, author of Slim's Table, offers an accessible and compelling group portrait of several poor black men who make their livelihoods on the sidewalks of Greenwich Village selling secondhand goods, panhandling, and scavenging books and magazines. Duneier spent five years with these individuals, and in Side walk he argues that, contrary to the opinion of various city officials, they actually contribute significantly to the order and well-being of the Village. An important study of the heart and mind of the street, Sidewalk also features an insightful afterword by longtime book vendor Hakim Hasan. This fascinating study reveals today's urban life in all its complexity: its vitality, its conflicts about class and race, and its surprising opportunities for empathy among strangers.
Sidewalk
by Mitchell DuneierAn exceptional ethnography marked by clarity and candor, Sidewalk takes us into the socio-cultural environment of those who, though often seen as threatening or unseemly, work day after day on "the blocks" of one of New York's most diverse neighborhoods. Sociologist Duneier, author of Slim's Table, offers an accessible and compelling group portrait of several poor black men who make their livelihoods on the sidewalks of Greenwich Village selling secondhand goods, panhandling, and scavenging books and magazines. Duneier spent five years with these individuals, and in Sidewalk he argues that, contrary to the opinion of various city officials, they actually contribute significantly to the order and well-being of the Village. An important study of the heart and mind of the street, Sidewalk also features an insightful afterword by longtime book vendor Hakim Hasan. This fascinating study reveals today's urban life in all its complexity: its vitality, its conflicts about class and race, and its surprising opportunities for empathy among strangers. Sidewalk is an excellent supplementary text for a range of courses: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY: Shows how to make important links between micro and macro; how a research project works; how sociology can transform common sense.RACE AND ETHNIC RELATIONS: Untangles race, class, and gender as they work together on the street.URBAN STUDIES: Asks how public space is used and contested by men and women, blacks and whites, rich and poor, and how street life and political economy interact.DEVIANCE: Looks at labeling processes in treatment of the homeless; interrogates the "broken windows" theory of policing.LAW AND SOCIETY: Closely examines the connections between formal and informal systems of social control.METHODS: Shows how ethnography works; includes a detailed methodological appendix and an afterword by research subject Hakim Hasan.CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY: Sidewalk engages the rich terrain of recent developments regarding representation, writing, and authority; in the tradition of Elliot Liebow and Ulf Hannerz, it deals with age old problems of the social and cultural experience of inequality; this is a telling study of culture on the margins of American society.CULTURAL STUDIES: Breaking down disciplinary boundaries, Sidewalk shows how books and magazines are received and interpreted in discussions among working-class people on the sidewalk; it shows how cultural knowledge is deployed by vendors and scavengers to generate subsistence in public space.SOCIOLOGY OF CULTURE:Sidewalk demonstrates the connections between culture and human agency and innovation; it interrogates distinctions between legitimate subcultures and deviant collectivities; it illustrates conflicts over cultural diversity in public space; and, ultimately, it shows how conflicts over meaning are central to social life.
Siegfried Kracauer, or, The Allegories of Improvisation: Critical Studies (Marx, Engels, and Marxisms)
by Miguel VeddaThis book analyses multiple facets of Kracauer’s work, comprehending the essayistic, narrative, philosophical, theoretical and critical writings, and putting special emphasis on some aspects: the phenomenology of metropolis, the theory of historiographic method, the reflections on the crisis of the subject and the emergence of a new subjectivity, the new forms of perception and aesthetic behaviour in late capitalism, the function of critic-intellectuals, the sociology of the middle classes, the theory of fascism, the aesthetical and sociological reflections on literary genres, the politicization of melancholy. An original feature of this book is the attention it pays to the links between Kracauer’s theoretical and critical writings and the traditions of heterodox Marxism, against a habitual tendency to obliterate the political (and emancipatory) dimension in the German author.
Los siete hábitos de la gente desinformada: Cómo informarse y tomar decisiones en las redes sociales
by Marc Argemí BallbéVivimos el espejismo de creer que, como hemos consultado internet, estamos lo suficientemente informados para tomar buenas decisiones. Sin embargo, esta idea es errónea. Este libro permite identificar los hábitos que nos hacen más vulnerables a la desinformación en el entorno digital y ofrece las herramientas para decidir por nosotros mismos tanto en el terreno personal como profesional. Estar bien informado significa contar con suficientes datos para, de entre todas las decisiones posibles, poder elegir una. Sin embargo, la experiencia nos demuestra que muchas decisiones tomadas con seguridad están lejos de sustentarse en los datos, circunstancia que explica que podamos parecer al mismo tiempo unos perfectos ignorantes y muy decididos. Internet y las redes sociales han llevado esta problemática hasta el extremo. Nunca antes habíamos tenido acceso a tanta información, aunque esto no implica que seamos capaces de escoger mejor. Los algoritmos del entorno digital (donde conviven webs, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter o WhatsApp) no siempre están programados para ayudarnos a elegir de forma adecuada. Tenemos la engañosa percepción de que estamos bien informados y, por ello, decidimos correctamente. No obstante, la desinformación nos afecta en nuestra vida personal y profesional. ¿Soy víctima de este fenómeno? La respuesta, con toda probabilidad, sería afirmativa porque nos desinformamos con facilidad y de modos muy diversos. El objetivo de este libro es ayudar a identificar los hábitos que nos hacen más vulnerables: el cuñadismo, la incredulidad crédula, la indecisión crónica, la ansiedad, el confusionismo relacional, el activismo visceral y la precariedad informativa. Y, con sus herramientas prácticas para contrarrestar la desinformación, será de utilidad tanto para los expertos en redes sociales y profesionales de la gestión de cuentas en Twitter como para aquellas personas que solo visitan las páginas web de los periódicos de toda la vida.
Sight Unseen: Gender and Race Through Blind Eyes
by Ellyn KaschakSight Unseen reveals the cultural and biological realities of race, gender, and sexual orientation from the perspective of the blind. Through ten case studies and dozens of interviews, Ellyn Kaschak taps directly into the phenomenology of race, gender, and sexual orientation among blind individuals, along with the everyday epistemology of vision. Kaschak's work reveals not only how the blind create systems of meaning out of cultural norms but also how cultural norms inform our conscious and unconscious interactions with others regardless of our physical ability to see.
Sight Unseen and Other Plays
by Donald MarguliesIncludes: Found a Peanut, The Loman Family Picnic, The Model Apartment, What's Wrong with This Picture?, and Sight Unseen.. With a palpable affection for the traditions of the stage and a taste for surreal comedy, Margulies "manages to transform what might have been kitchen-sink drama into theatre that is unsettling, imaginative and quite hilarious"--Howard Kissel, New York Daily News
Sightlines: Beyond the Beyond in Ireland
by Eileen KaneIt is the 1960s, and Ireland is hoping to join what will later become the European Union. The government has devised a plan to stem emigration and save the Irish language by supporting small factories in the Gaeltacht, traditional Irish-speaking villages in remote western areas. But is the plan working? With her signature humor and charm, Eileen Kane transports the reader to County Donegal with a detailed account of rural Irish life during this period of rapid change. This is a story about people living beyond the margins of maps, boundaries, language groups, and government departments – people bound by borders that have little or no correspondence to their own cultural, economic, and historical margins. Ultimately, it is a story about life on the edges, and the places and people who fall outside them.
El siglo de las drogas (nueva edición): Del porfiriato al nuevo milenio
by Luis AstorgaUna nueva edición de una investigación clásica acerca los fármacos prohibidos y la historia de sus usos, las percepciones y las relaciones con los diferentes agentes sociales, desde la época porfiriana hasta nuestros días.Su autor, Luis Astorga, prestigiado investigador y analista del tema, critica de forma abierta la manera prejuiciosa y desinformada de abordarlo, y plantea posibles escenarios del futuro.A veinte años de la publicación de El siglo de las drogas, su pertinencia no puede ser mayor. Las menciones sobre el negocio de las drogas ilegalizadas abundan en la prensa: las disputas entre miembros de organizaciones criminales, la alarmante situación de las cárceles, las acciones violentas de sicarios y la reestructuración de los territorios de venta de sustancias psicoactivas ilícitas. El panorama sigue siendo complicado. Los políticos insisten en que el crimen organizado amenaza la seguridad nacional, aunque a muchos de ellos les conviene su fortalecimiento. Los institutos contra las adicciones se ven limitados por la falta de recursos, y el ciudadano común padece la falta de información de primera mano.La "guerra contra las drogas" se puede volver una guerra interminable porque delincuencia y poder político han estado unidos históricamente, pero también porque la concepción que se tiene del fenómeno de la venta y el consumo varía de acuerdo con la época donde se ubica. Nuestra visión de drogas como la mariguana, la cocaína y las derivadas del opio cambia al mismo tiempo que nuestra realidad. En este contexto, Luis Astorga presenta un recorrido histórico que va desde el Porfiriato hasta la actualidad sobre los usos, las percepciones y el tráfico de esas sustancias y presenta interrogantes sobre los posibles escenarios del futuro: si la guerra está perdida de antemano, ¿sólo nos queda su legalización?
Sigmund Freud - An Introduction: An Introduction (International Library of Sociology)
by Walter HollitscherFirst Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Sigmund Freud: pocket GIANTS
by Alistair Ross‘This is a very, very smart book. It makes Freud accessible, interesting and relevant.’ - Ruby WaxSigmund Freud is rightly called the godfather of psychoanalysis. He forever changed the way we view ourselves and developed our understanding of human nature. His concepts have become part of our psychological vocabulary: unconscious thoughts and feelings, conflict, the meaning of dreams, the sensuality of childhood. He dared to try new methods and treatments. Everyone knows the term Freudian slip and has a basic understanding of his theories, however, Freud gave us a great deal more. From education to critical theory he changed the way we think. His ideas and clinical practices offer psychological insights that bring help and healing. Freud's work has suffused contemporary Western thought and popular culture. He is the epitome of a pocket GIANT.
Sigmund Freud Psychoanalysis and Faith: The Letters of Sigmund Freud and Oskar Pfister
by Sigmund Freud Oskar PfisterSigmund Freud Psychoanalysis and Faith: The Letters of Sigmund Freud and Oskar Pfister is a fascinating and illuminating collection of correspondence between two intellectual giants whose perspectives on life, faith, and the human psyche often stood in stark contrast. This compelling volume captures the decades-long friendship between Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, and Oskar Pfister, a Swiss pastor and psychoanalyst, as they explored profound questions about religion, science, and human nature.Through their letters, Freud and Pfister engage in a deeply personal and intellectual dialogue, reflecting on the intersections and tensions between Freud’s atheistic and scientific worldview and Pfister’s Christian faith. Despite their differing beliefs, the two men share a mutual respect and an enduring curiosity about the mysteries of the human mind and spirit. Their exchanges offer insights into their respective theories, the development of psychoanalysis, and their shared commitment to understanding and alleviating human suffering.This collection not only reveals the private thoughts and emotions of two remarkable thinkers but also provides a lens into the cultural and intellectual climate of the early 20th century. Their letters touch on topics such as morality, the role of religion in society, and the ethical responsibilities of psychoanalysis, making this book an essential resource for anyone interested in the intersection of psychology, philosophy, and theology.Rich with wit, candor, and mutual admiration, Sigmund Freud Psychoanalysis and Faith is a testament to the power of dialogue and friendship to bridge even the widest of ideological divides. This book will captivate readers interested in the history of psychoanalysis, the psychology of religion, and the timeless quest to reconcile science and faith.
Sigmund Freud's Mission: An Analysis of his Personality and Influence (Psicologia Ser.)
by Erich FrommRenowned psychoanalyst Erich Fromm examines the creator of psychoanalysis and his followersWith his creation of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud redefined how people relate to themselves and to the larger world. In Sigmund Freud&’s Mission, Freud scholar and psychoanalyst Erich Fromm demonstrates how Freud&’s life experiences shaped his creation and practice of psychoanalysis. Fromm also revises parts of Freud&’s theories, especially Freud&’s libido theory. In his thorough and comprehensive analysis, Fromm looks deep into the personality of Freud, and the followers who tried to dogmatize Freud&’s theory rather than support the further stages of psychoanalysis.This ebook features an illustrated biography of Erich Fromm including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s estate.
Sign Language Brokering in Deaf-Hearing Families
by Jemina NapierThis book details a study of sign language brokering that is carried out by deaf and hearing people who grow up using sign language at home with deaf parents, known as heritage signers. Child language brokering (CLB) is a form of interpreting carried out informally by children, typically for migrant families. The study of sign language brokering has been largely absent from the emerging body of CLB literature. The book gives an overview of the international, multi-stage, mixed-method study employing an online survey, semi-structured interviews and visual methods, to explore the lived experiences of deaf parents and heritage signers. It will be of interest to practitioners and academics working with signing deaf communities and those who wish to pursue professional practice with deaf communities, as well as academics and students in the fields of Applied Linguistics, Intercultural Communication, Interpreting Studies and the Social Science of Childhood.
Signaling Goodness
by Phillip J. Nelson Kenneth V. GreenePolitical, intellectual, and academic discourse in the United States has been awash in political correctness, which has itself been berated and defended -- yet little understood. As a corrective, Nelson and Greene look at a more general process: adopting political positions to enhance one's reputation for trustworthiness both to others and to oneself. Phillip Nelson and Kenneth Greene are Professors of Economics in the Department of Economics at the State University of New York, Binghamton.
The Signature of Power: Sovereignty, Governmentality and Biopolitics
by Mitchell Dean'Dean's erudite and relentlessly critical reading of Foucault, Schmitt and Agamben extracts from these authors new insights about the signature of power ... Immensely valuable and a major contribution to social and political thought' - William Walters, Department of Political Science, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada Mitchell Dean revitalized the study of 'governmentality' with his bestselling book of the same title. His new book on power is a landmark work. It combines an extraordinary breadth of perspective with pinpoint accuracy about what power means for us today. For students it provides sharp readings of the main approaches in the field. On this level, it operates as a foundational work in the study of power. It builds on this to reframe the concept of power, offering original and exceptionally fruitful reading. It throws new light onto the importance of biopolitics, sovereignty and governmentality. Mitchell Dean has established himself as a master of governmentality. This new book will do the same for how we conceptualize and use power. Mitchell Dean is Professor of Public Governance at Copenhagen Business School, Denmark and Professor of Sociology at the University of Newcastle, Australia.
The Signature of Power: Buildings, Communications, and Policy
by Harold D. LasswellAdvanced industrial societies are becoming aware of the impact of what they do to the physical and biological environment, and also what that environment does to individuals. In The Signature of Power, Harold D. Lasswell examines the symbolic use people make of their surroundings and the complexity of the way they interpret an altered environment. Transformed habitats can change experiences and behaviors. All people seek to maximize their preferred events, such as power and wealth, when they use the environment be it through glass skyscrapers or Gothic estates. In all cases, physical structures give expression to the perspectives of influential individuals and groups.This volume considers the complex interplay between the material and the symbolic. Physical changes introduced for political purposes by architects, planners, and engineers are guided by the perspectives of designers. These and other interactions in human society are simultaneous acts of communication and collaboration. Regardless of whether physical resources are used to transmit messages, such interactions nevertheless have a degree of communicative impact.Physical structures may be profoundly affected by the purposes, assumptions, and identities of those people who plan or change them. Environmental design, says Lasswell, is an instrument of political power.