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What Makes a Social Crisis?Discover the profound insights in "What Makes a Social Crisis?" by Jeffrey Alexander, a groundbreaking work that revolutionizes the understanding of social crises. This academic book delves into the intricate relationship between societal strains and the civil sphere, arguing that crises are not merely products of objective stressors but rather arise from the dynamics of discourse and institutional responses. Through detailed case studiesfrom the
Discover the profound insights in "What Makes a Social Crisis?" by Jeffrey Alexander, a groundbreaking work that revolutionizes the understanding of social crises. This academic book delves into the intricate relationship between societal strains and the civil sphere, arguing that crises are not merely products of objective stressors but rather arise from the dynamics of discourse and institutional responses. Through detailed case studies—from the church paedophilia crisis to the impactful #MeToo movement—Alexander provides a compelling analysis of how social justice aspirations can ignite widespread anguish and challenges to democratic life. With 180 pages of rigorous sociological theory, this book is essential for students and experts in sociology, politics, and social sciences. Gain a deeper understanding of how institutional elites can transform into perceived perpetrators and how the civil sphere's demands for reforms can catalyze resistance and societal backlash. Be part of the critical conversation surrounding social justice and institutional accountability with this essential read for scholars and practitioners alike. As a BRAND NEW edition published by John Wiley & Sons (UK) in 2019, this book includes the latest insights in the field. Free shipping is provided on this item, with delivery expected within 6 weeks. Please note, once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Get your copy today and be at the forefront of sociological discussions.Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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ISBN: 9781509538256
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 180
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In this book Jeffrey Alexander develops a new sociological theory of social crisis and applies it to a wide range of cases, from the church paedophilia crisis to the #MeToo movement. He argues that crises are triggered not by objective social strains but by the discourse and institutions of the civil sphere. When strains become subject to the utopian aspirations of the civil sphere, there emerges widespread anguish about social justice and the future of democratic life. Once admired institutional elites come to beĂ‚Â represented as perpetrators and the civil sphere becomes legally and organizationally intrusive, demanding repairs in the name of civil purification. Resisting suchĂ‚Â repair, institutional elites foment backlash, and a war of the spheres ensuesĂ‚Â
This major new work by one of the world™s leading social theorists will be of great interest to students and scholars in sociology, politics, and the social sciences generally.
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Great tinted physical sunscreen
Size: 1.7 Ounce (Pack of 1)
This is my new favorite sunscreen. It goes on matte, but is still easy to put on/not pasty. The tint is enough to get rid of the ghost look but not so much that it looks like fake tanner. It's a bit greasier feeling than I'd like but it doesn't look greasy at all so I'll take it.
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Stunning
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Good lord this is a beautiful mineral sunscreen. And at a reasonable price. It has a mouse-like consistency, is light and airy dries down to a satin-like finish after 15 or so minutes. It has a primer like feel to it which some might not like but this is perfect for those of us with combo/oily skin.
I’m fair/light skinned and the color is a perfect match. Gives me a light no-makeup makeup look. Works well under make-up as long as you let it set first.
One thing that's a con and has me on the fence about daily use is that because it's so thick and silicone like, you can't put the full 1/4 tsp on your face right away as it's just too much. For the 2 finger application I have to put it on in stages, and let each finger length dry down before adding the next, otherwise it's too much product to do all at once. Takes longer in the morning which isn't ideal but given everything else it has going for it it's still workable for me. I'll see over time if I want to repurchase.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2025
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Light and Feels like whipped butter - Tinted
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Love the tinted type of this. Soft and creamy to put on my face and feels lighweight. Color is not overwhelming.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Excellent sunscreen, my favorite
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In search for a perfect tinted sunscreen I have tried just about every brand of tinted mineral sunscreen that’s available here on Amazon, so you might recognize me from other reviews. I have a sensitive skin and can’t tolerate chemical sunscreen. I also have red and bumpy skin on my cheeks due to rosacea, so I need a tint to cover redness. I’m really glad I finally decided to give Sunbum tinted sunscreen a try because it quickly became one of my favorites. My other favorite is MD Solar Science BB cream in shade Light. These two are quite similar, both are very silicone like, due to a great amount of dimethicone. They feel like primers and because of that are very sticky and hard to wash off your fingers. But both look very natural and skin like. MD Solar Science (light shade) is slightly darker while Sunbum is pretty pale but not in an unhealthy way. My skin is a bit darker than Sunbum shade right now. Yet it covers my rosacea and evens out my skin tone just enough. It’s not drying but also not shiny, and because of that it doesn’t magnify wrinkles, which is a big plus: I’m tired of tinted sunscreens highlighting the wrinkles I have that are not even noticeable without them.
Sunbum is slightly lighter and provides a bit less coverage than MD Solar. It also doesn’t have much zinc, which was a point of criticism from popular bloggers. Because of that it might not be perfect for everyday wear. But if you want to have the most natural “no make up” look and you’re light skinned, this is a great choice on the days when you’re not expecting to be under too much sun. I use retinol on my forehead at night and I didn’t get sunburnt when using this sunscreen. So the only concern here would be the gradually accumulated damage from the long UV-A rays.
Another thing I like is that unlike MD Solar, Sunbum doesn’t contain vitamin C and therefore doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin. It’s also less expensive. I will keep repurchasing.
Note: in the unfiltered photo attached here, you can see the sunscreen after a 5 hour wear, that included eating, touching my face etc, so it’s a bit worn off and the redness on my cheeks is more visible. Even when freshly applied it didn’t cover redness completely because of being light coverage sunscreen.
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Decent but not the best
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I like that this sunscreen is matte and tinted, but that’s about it. I have pretty oily skin and the mattifying effect only lasts for about 6-7 hours.
Unfortunately this product doesn’t absorb very well either. It tends to accumulate in any wrinkles and also tends to sit on top of any sort of facial hair or areas of dry skin.
A much better product, that absorbs very well and controls oil literally all day long, is Trader Joe’s mattifying facial sunscreen in the sea foam green tube. It isn’t tinted like Sun Bum but it beats it in every other category, especially in price.
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