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Himalaya is one of the world's most extraordinary geophysical, historical, environmental and social regions. Historian John Keay introduces us to the myriad mysteries of this vast, confounding and utterly fascinating corner of the planet, and makes the case that it is one of our most essential—and endangered—wonders. For centuries, Himalaya has captivated an illustrious succession of admirers, from explorers, surveyors and sportsmen, to botanists and zoologists, ethnologists and geologists, missionaries and mountaineers.

How do deviants reconcile their behavior with society's norms? This set of 10 lectures examines the complex topic of deviance and how major sociological theories have attempted to define it and understand its role in both historical and modern society. Professor Wolpe introduces deviance as "a complex, often ambiguous, social phenomenon that raises numerous questions about how a varied and often arbitrary set of characteristics can be used to name the same idea."

Embark on an enlightening journey in the Complexity Café: Exploring Systems Change for Social Good podcast series, hosted by the Vikāra Institute. The podcast features an exclusive limited series, MSS Insights: Innovations in Market Systems, which deepens conversations from the annual global Market Systems Symposium.MSS Insights: Innovations in Market Systems, limited series delves into topics ranging from Food Security, Conflict-Affected Contexts and Climate Change, as we unravel the intricate tapestry of global issues intersecting with market systems development.Engage with ...