Bryan S. Turner

Bio: Bryan S. Turner is an academic researcher from Australian Catholic University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Citizenship & Politics. The author has an hindex of 70, co-authored 511 publications receiving 21116 citations. Previous affiliations of Bryan S. Turner include King's College London & City University of New York.

Muslims in Singapore: Piety, politics and policies

Abstract: List of Tables and Figures Acknowledgements 1: Introduction: Muslims in Multicultural Singapore 2: Understanding Social Enclaves 3: The Malay-Muslim Community: A Background 4: Social Distancing: Halal Consciousness and Public Dining 5: Religious or Public Education? The Madrasah Dilemma 6: The Body and Piety: the Hijab and Marriage 7: Conclusion: States, Enclaves and Religion References Index

The Contradictions of Israeli Citizenship : Land, Religion, and State

Abstract: Introduction: Contemporary Dilemmas of Israeli Citizenship Guy Ben-Porat and Bryan S Turner 1 Collective Identities, Public Spheres, Civil Society and Citizenshipin the Contemporary Era - with some Observations on the Israeli Scene S N Eisenstadt 2 Military Hierarchies and Collective Action: The Case of Israel Yagil Levi 3 Dynamics of Inclusion and Exclusion in the Israeli Welfare State: State-Building and Political Economy Zeev Rosenhek 4 Corporatism and Multiculturalism as Responses to Ethnic Claims and Socio-economic Inequality: The Case of Shas David Lehmann and Batia Siebzehner 5 Citizenship, Identity, and Ethnic Mobilization in Israel: The Mizrahi Democratic Rainbow - Between Universalism and Particularism Ofir Abu 6 Fundamentalist Citizenships: The Haredi Challenge Nurit Stadler, Edna Lomsky-Feder and Eyal Ben-Ari 7 NGOization of the Israeli Feminist Movement: Depoliticizing or Redefining Political Spaces? Hanna Herzog 8 Parading Pridefully into the Mainstream: Gay and Lesbian Immersion in the Civil Core Amit Kama 9 Inward Turns: Citizenship, Solidarity and Exclusion Guy Ben-Porat 10 Civic Associations, Empowerment and Democratization: Arab Civil Society in Israel Amal Jamal 11 All by Myself? The Paradox of Citizenship Among the FSU Immigrants in Israel Michael Philippov and Evgenia Bystrov 12 The Rise and Fall of Liberal Nationalism Yoav Peled

The Talcott Parsons reader

Abstract: Acknowledgments. Introduction: The Contributions of Talcott Parsons to the Study of Modernity. Part I: Religion and Modern Society:. 1. Christianity and Modern Industrial Society. 2. Belief, Unbelief and Disbelief. 3. Religous Symbolization and Death. 4. The Symbolic Environment of Modern Economies. Part II: Life, Sex and Death: . 5. Illness and the Role of the Physician. 6. Towards a Healthy Maturity. 7. The Gift of Life and Its Reciprocation. Part III: Sociological Theory:. 8. The Theoretical Development of the Sociology of Religion. 9. Evolutionary Universals in Society. 10. Pattern Variables Revisited. Part IV: American Society and the World Order: . 11. Social Strains in America. 12. The Distribution of Power in American Society. 13. Order and Community in the International Social System. 14. Polarization of the World and International Order. 15. Youth in the Context of American Society. 16. Death in American Society. 17. Religion in Post--Industrial America. Bibliography of Talcott Parsons. Selected Bibliograpy (in English) on the Sociology of Talcott Parsons. Chronologyy of the Life of Talcott Parsons. Index.

Possessions and the extended self.

Abstract: Our possessions are a major contributor to and reflection of our identities A variety of evidence is presented supporting this simple and compelling premise Related streams of research are identified and drawn upon in developing this concept and implications are derived for consumer behavior Because the construct of extended self involves consumer behavior rather than buyer behavior, it appears to be a much richer construct than previous formulations positing a relationship between self-concept and consumer brand choice

In a Different Voice. Psychological Theory and Women’s Development. Cambridge, MA (Harvard University Press) 1982.

Abstract: Introduction 1. Woman's Place in Man's Life Cycle 2. Images of Relationship 3. Concepts of Self and Morality 4. Crisis and Transition 5. Women's Rights and Women's Judgment 6. Visions of Maturity References Index of Study Participants General Index

The archaeology of knowledge

Abstract: We may not be able to make you love reading, but archaeology of knowledge will lead you to love reading starting from now. Book is the window to open the new world. The world that you want is in the better stage and level. World will always guide you to even the prestige stage of the life. You know, this is some of how reading will give you the kindness. In this case, more books you read more knowledge you know, but it can mean also the bore is full.