Are personal relationships deeper and more intimate than ever before or are they increasingly empty and structured by selfish individualism? This exciting new book examines the question in a wide--ranging discussion of the nature of intimacy, focusing on key relationships between parents and children, families, sexual partners, couples and friends.
Warren Buffet's perspective on derivatives highlights their potential as dangerous financial instruments, likening them to weapons of mass destruction. He warns that although the risks associated with derivatives may currently be hidden, they possess the capacity to cause significant harm to the financial system. This cautionary viewpoint invites readers to reconsider the implications of derivative trading and its impact on economic stability.
The pioneering breadth-and-depth method introduced in this upper-level textbook offers a fresh approach to large-scale qualitative analysis. It emphasizes the strengths and applications of "big qual" as a distinct research methodology. Designed for students and researchers from various disciplines and methodological backgrounds, the book serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing this innovative analytical technique.