The book argues that addressing the environmental and social justice crises stemming from our global economy requires integrating the pragmatic ethics of social cohesion found in traditional societies. It emphasizes the need for a shift in values and practices to create a more sustainable and equitable future, suggesting that lessons from these societies can inform modern approaches to global challenges.
Focusing on the intersection of gender and HIV, the book critiques global policy responses while highlighting the structural violence of gender inequality. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing gender as a critical factor in understanding the epidemic and explores local responses to gendered power dynamics in Malawi. Through this lens, the author contributes to feminist discourse by bringing visibility to these issues and advocating for more effective and inclusive strategies in addressing HIV.
Through extensive interviews with young male athletes in the U.S. and U.K., the book examines the evolving perceptions of masculinity and heterosexuality among jocks. It highlights how these athletes challenge traditional norms, showing a growing acceptance of behaviors that were once deemed taboo for fear of being labeled gay. This shift reflects broader societal changes in attitudes toward gender and sexuality, illustrating a new generation's comfort with fluid identities and expressions.
For many years, Springer has published a notable series of pharmacology textbooks that have set standards in medical science. However, an extensive overview of the current state of research on estrogens and antiestrogens was previously lacking. The present two volumes provide a comprehensive review of significant advancements made in this field in recent years. New insights into steroid hormone action have led to numerous publications, revealing new principles for the preventive and therapeutic use of estrogens and antiestrogens. While various electronic databases offer access to this wealth of information, there was a clear need for a monograph-style textbook that summarizes current knowledge in this rapidly evolving area of research. It is important to note that due to the dynamic nature of this field, it is challenging to comprehensively update every aspect of basic and clinical knowledge on estrogens and antiestrogens. The editors aim to provide an overview of both classic and newly explored research areas, stimulating future interest in basic and applied endocrinology. Estrogens were among the first steroid hormones described in scientific literature, and since their isolation, research has consistently yielded landmark results in reproductive endocrinology worldwide.
