The thread of Peter Berger and Thomas Luckman’s seminal book is that reality is socially constructed via the process of institutionalization. The authors develop an elaborate and coherent framework that addresses all main elements of any robust social theory: ontology, agents, structures, power, order, processes of reproduction, practices, change, and transformative mechanisms. The book reveals …
Prayer of the Refugee
On false enemies
5 Ways Out of Depression
Depression: what to do?
Xin Chao, Hanoi (day 3)
Be a traveller, not a tourist.
The Purpose Political Science and Martial Arts Share (part 2)
In one of the posts I touched upon the commonality between seemingly divergent fields of political science and martial arts. I re-iterate the idea in the current post. What is common between political (social) science(s) and martial arts? In a fascinating academic article (these two adjectivies don't always go together) "Security and Emancipation" Ken Booth …
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Incredible India: from Munnar to Kannur
Shirodhara, JJ family, on the road again.
Incredible India: Majestic Munnar (Day 3)
Sandal Valley tour around Munnar
Incredible India: Majestic Munnar (Day 2)
Munnar's tea plantations, hills, John's Cottage, kathakali theatre and kalaripayattu
Incredible India: From Kochi to Munnar
“God is an artist, not an engineer.”
Incredible India: Varkala Beach (Day 3)
Step away from trodden paths.
Alexander Svitych 