Titus Hjelm

Peter L. Berger on Religion provides an overview and critical assessment of the work of one of the most influential sociologists of the 20th century.Situating Berger’s writings on religion and secularisation in the broader framework of social constructionism, the book argues that neither he nor the research influenced by him consistently followed the constructionist paradigm. This assessment is informed by a close examination of The Sacred Canopy (1967), in particular. The volume also offers a Berger-inspired constructionist framework for the study of religion.This book is an excellent resource for students and researchers interested in the intersection of religion and social theory.

Peter L. Berger on Religion provides an overview and critical assessment of the work of one of the most influential sociologists of the 20th century.Situating Berger’s writings on religion and secularisation in the broader framework of social constructionism, the book argues that neither he nor the research influenced by him consistently followed the constructionist paradigm. This assessment is informed by a close examination of The Sacred Canopy (1967), in particular. The volume also offers a Berger-inspired constructionist framework for the study of religion.This book is an excellent resource for students and researchers interested in the intersection of religion and social theory.

Titus Hjelm’s guide to designing a research project is an invaluable primer for students embarking on dissertations, theses and other research projects. The book goes beyond simple introductions to methods to help researchers identify their priorities and goals from the outset. A "pocket supervisor" for researchers, it shows how projects are not limited by conventional and siloed steps of research, but are instead holistic processes. Key features of the text include: • an accessible guide to all key elements of research design and their connectivity; • a concise and road-tested approach to save researchers time and effort; • practical tasks to help readers through their projects. The book succinctly sets out the best approaches to each element of research including questions, literature reviews, data collection and analysis, and covers other important aspects including ethics. It builds into a toolkit that equips readers with the knowledge and confidence to conduct more effective research and, ultimately, achieve better outcomes and satisfaction.

Titus Hjelm’s guide to designing a research project is an invaluable primer for students embarking on dissertations, theses and other research projects. The book goes beyond simple introductions to methods to help researchers identify their priorities and goals from the outset. A "pocket supervisor" for researchers, it shows how projects are not limited by conventional and siloed steps of research, but are instead holistic processes. Key features of the text include: • an accessible guide to all key elements of research design and their connectivity; • a concise and road-tested approach to save researchers time and effort; • practical tasks to help readers through their projects. The book succinctly sets out the best approaches to each element of research including questions, literature reviews, data collection and analysis, and covers other important aspects including ethics. It builds into a toolkit that equips readers with the knowledge and confidence to conduct more effective research and, ultimately, achieve better outcomes and satisfaction.

Diskursiivinen uskonnontutkimus on vähitellen vakiinnuttanut asemaansa uskonnontutkimuksen kentällä. Uskonto, kieli ja yhteiskunta on tuore johdatus suuntauksen perusteisiin ja käyttöön.Teos avaa diskursiivisen uskonnontutkimuksen taustoja, käsitteitä ja lähestymistapoja teoreettisten katsausten ja empiiristen analyysilukujen myötä. Kirja tarjoaa esimerkkejä siitä, miten ja millaisia asioita uskontoihin liittyen voidaan diskursiivisesti tutkia. Keskeisenä kysymyksenä on, miten uskonnosta puhuminen vaikuttaa uskontojen asemaan yhteiskunnassa.Teos soveltuu korkeakoulujen opetuskäyttöön ja kaikille diskurssintutkimuksesta kiinnostuneille niin uskontotieteiden kuin esimerkiksi kielen, politiikan ja kulttuurien tutkimuksen aloilla. Kirjan kirjoittajat ovat diskursiivisen uskonnontutkimuksen asiantuntijoita ja työskentelevät eri yliopistoissa.

Finland was part of Sweden until 1809, it then became a Grand Duchy of the Russian Empire until it declared its independence on December 6, 1917. From these humble beginnings, Finland has emerged as an important player in the European Union and the world.Historical Dictionary of Finland, Third Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country’s politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Finland.

Käytännönläheinen peruspaketti kansainvälisestä tiedejulkaisemisesta"Globaalisti akateeminen" opastaa suomalaisia tutkijoita kansainvälisen tiedekustantamisen kiemuroihin. Käytännönläheinen kirja neuvoo, miten löydetään sopiva kustantaja kirjalle tai artikkelille, millainen on hyvä julkaisuehdotus ja mitä kuuluu kustannussopimukseen. Se käy perusteellisesti läpi, kuinka teksti työstetään valmiiksi julkaisuksi, sekä kertoo markkinoinnista ja siitä, mitä tapahtuu julkaisemisen jälkeen.Innostava opas auttaa suomalaisia tutkijoita saamaan tekstinsä julki ja rohkaisee luomaan kansainvälistä uraa.TT Titus Hjelm on tutkija ja opettaja University College Londonissa. Hän on julkaissut useita englanninkielisiä teoksia sekä toimii "Journal of Religion in Europe" -lehden päätoimittajana. Kirja perustuu hänen vahvaan kokemukseensa kansainvälisestä tiedekustantamisesta.

Social constructionism is one of the key ideas in the social sciences, offering different frameworks for understanding the human world. But what does it mean when we say that something is 'socially constructed'? What exactly do we construct in our social interaction? And what actually 'does' the constructing? This dynamic text invites critical reflection on these questions and more, outlining the various ways that social constructionist theory has been utilised in the social sciences. Hjelm introduces the basic assumptions of social constructionism - before examining the differences between various constructionist traditions and perspectives - from Berger and Luckmann's sociology of knowledge, to constructionist approaches in social psychology and discourse analysis. Through a diverse range of case studies on religion, crime, gender and the media, the chapters demonstrate how to apply constructionist ideas in empirical social research. Social Constructionisms is thus an invaluable source for students and scholars across the social sciences.

Social constructionism is one of the key ideas in the social sciences, offering different frameworks for understanding the human world. But what does it mean when we say that something is 'socially constructed'? What exactly do we construct in our social interaction? And what actually 'does' the constructing? This dynamic text invites critical reflection on these questions and more, outlining the various ways that social constructionist theory has been utilised in the social sciences. Hjelm introduces the basic assumptions of social constructionism - before examining the differences between various constructionist traditions and perspectives - from Berger and Luckmann's sociology of knowledge, to constructionist approaches in social psychology and discourse analysis. Through a diverse range of case studies on religion, crime, gender and the media, the chapters demonstrate how to apply constructionist ideas in empirical social research. Social Constructionisms is thus an invaluable source for students and scholars across the social sciences.

Dialog är en läroboksserie för livsåskådningskunskap på gymnasiet. Läroboksserien följer en tidigare läroplan.Läroboksserien innehåller tre delar: Ett gott liv, Kunskap och världsbild samt Individen och samhället.Dialog utvecklar reflekterande, självständigt och kritiskt tänkande hos läsaren. Det här görs bland annat genom att beskriva konkreta livssituationer och alternativa synsätt. I den första delen behandlas val som var och en ställs inför i livet samt olika bilder av ett gott liv. Möten mellan kulturer och förhållandet mellan självständigt tänkande och olika världsbilder diskuteras i den andra delen. I den sista delen granskas människan i växelverkan med sin sociala, politiska och naturliga omgivning.