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These sightless excursions explode in a plethora of musical arrangements, sexual encounters, and mysterious funeral rites. Meanwhile, a Japanese collector and his transvestite assistant watch over the blind man in exchange upon the latter s death for his magnificent tattooed skin. As a further ordeal, the protagonist finds himself prey to the whims of a sadistic French girl in the next apartment. 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Exploring the Sociology of Europe:      • clearly maps this new and emerging field   • challenges and renews the sociological analysis of European modernity   • provides an understanding of Europe as an historical, social and civil complex   • develops and applies new interpretations of the key sociological themes of globalization, citizenship and cosmopolitanism to contemporary European society      This is a discerning and relevant book providing an informed analysis of European society which identifies and defines contemporary issues and engages with key social theoretical perspectives.      Covering the substantive historical sociological aspects of Europe (Part 1), the historical and comparative sociology of the nation-state (Part 2), and the comparative sociology of welfare capitalism (Part 3) Maurice Roche sets out a clear and effective framework for understanding the sociology of Europe.        The book will be of interest to all students, researchers and academics involved in studying, teaching and researching the expanding field of modern European society.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49578926080273,"sku":"GOR002138037","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52657173659921,"sku":"NLS9780761940722","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52939599446289,"sku":"GOR006363422","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0761940723.jpg?v=1750817704"},{"product_id":"megaevents-and-modernity-book-maurice-roche-9780415157124","title":"Megaevents and Modernity","description":"This analysis explores the social history and politics of mega-events from the late 19th century to the present. 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