Between Byzantium and Rome: on the causes of religious and cultural differentiation in Belarus
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The author suggests that history of hostility between the Catholic and Orthodox faiths in Belarus has lead to a decrease in Belarus' Catholic population during the 20th century, with important political and cultural implications. Topics include how the Eastern-oriented Orthodox majority will shape the future of politics in Belarus.
Publication Name: International Journal of Sociology
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-7659
Year: 2001
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Herbert Spencer and discrimination: a comment on Offer
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Herbert Spencer's probable attitude toward laws against employment discrimination is discussed, in response to an article by John Offer. Discrimination would not involve a breach in the law of equal freedom, in Spencer's terms, but would be covered by laws on enforcement of contracts.
Publication Name: The Sociological Review
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0038-0261
Year: 2000
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The proximate causes of employment discrimination
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Issues concerning the causes and effects of workplace discrimination on the grounds of gender, race or ethnicity are discussed.
Publication Name: Contemporary Sociology
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0094-3061
Year: 2000
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