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This is a book about people. ‘Fragile States’ in an Unequal World: The Role of the g7+ in International Diplomacy and... see more
Gapminder is the creation of Swedish academic Hans Rosling. The site contains a growing collection of resources useful to... see more
This open textbook exercise is being utilized in a sociology course for undergraduate or graduate students by Miguel Ruiz... see more
This book places tipping points in their scientific, economic, governmental, creative, and spiritual contexts. It seeks... see more
Since it was founded in 1961, the OECD has helped governments design better policies for better lives for their citizens... see more
"America the Gutted" focuses on the corporate relocation of decent jobs to various places in Asia, and the subsequent... see more
An ideology is defined as a set of ideas that “explains and evaluates social conditions, helps people understand their... see more
What we learn matters, but how we learn matters more.Culture Unplugged is about social and conscious documentaries and... see more
In this game developed for Unicef, players guide a Haitian family of five through their struggle to survive with limited... see more
The book is supported by discussion of relevant theory and research in cultural sociology. Beyond Race: Cultural... see more
Terrorism continues to present a serious threat to international peace and security, affecting many UN Member States,... see more
The University of Washington Tech Policy Lab’s Instructional Case Studies are designed to enhance tech policy capacity... see more
Immigrant and Refugee Families: Global Perspectives on Displacement and Resettlement Experiences uses a family systems... see more
This short video presentation (1:28) compares aspects of culture, particularly in the military, to an iceberg. The video... see more
Consider the global supply and production chain involved in making a simple clothing article, such as a T-shirt. NPR's... see more
This open access thematic report identifies factors and conditions that can help schools and education systems promote... see more
Hello! This a 5-minute Introduction to Sociology video explains the concepts of material and non-material culture, both... see more
Multiple global universities have joined hands to help people in this time of distress. They have made hundreds of... see more
A list of online videos and video clips for anthropology or cross cultural classes. These can be used for online classes,... see more
The IAATS is an interactive map that displays and tracks illegal alien activities, arrests, crimes, legislation, and U.S.... see more
World Life Expectancy is the latest in a series of Educational Experiences developed by LeDuc Media. The Site’s purpose... see more
The Great Divide is a GlobalPost collection of stories, graphics and videos that explores the nature, causes, and... see more
This is a free online course offered by the Saylor Foundation. 'How might you define, understand, and uphold justice in a... see more
The California State University and MERLOT have partnered to showcase how and why faculty have adopted Open Educational... see more