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Victims, Crime And Society (PDF)
by Pamela Davies'Focusing on key issues, themes and concepts within victimology, this edited collection provides an accessible and comprehensive critical analysis of crucial areas within victimisation. The main theories are related to, and integrated with, empirical research in an engaging style.' - Dr Anette Ballinger, Keele University.
Anti-Oppressive Practice in Health and Social Care (PDF)
by Viola Nzira Paul WilliamsAnti-Oppressive Practice in Health and Social Care presents a distinctive holistic approach to developing anti-oppressive practice in a range of health and social care settings, and with a range of service users. Drawing on case studies and practice guidelines, the book proposes strategies which students and professionals can use to develop skills in cultural equality and anti-discrimination and apply them to their everyday practice The book begins with an account of the nature of anti-oppressive practice and goes on to explore the core theories, concepts and strategies of anti-oppressive practice. Key features of the book include a positive preventative approach that sets it apart from existing texts in the fiel, invaluable practical guidance on how to develop and evaluate personal and organisational cultural practice, a number of helpful features, such as annotated case studies which illustrate best practice, cultural competence and common plls.
Voters and Voting: an Introduction (PDF)
by Evans Jocelyn A J'This clear and comprehensive textbook will be invaluable for undergraduate and graduate courses on elections and voting behaviour. Complex theoretical and statistical ideas are explained lucidly and effectively - no mean achievement' - Representation.
Understanding the Chinese City (PDF)
by Shiqiao LiLi Shiqiao reveals continuities between ancient Chinese city formations and current urban organizations where others see only rupture and chaos. No other work on the staggering urban explosion in China so deftly displays the complexities of these current formulations. Bringing an impressive array of disciplines into conversation with each other, this book gestures toward what urban studies could and should be. - Professor Ryan Bishop, Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton
What is Social Work?: Context and Perspectives (PDF)
by Nigel HornerNow in its third edition, this classic social work text explores the foundations of social care in the UK, how it evolved and why. It answers key questions on mental health, working with older people, working with families and children and much more.
What is Social Work?: Context and Perspectives (PDF)
by Nigel HornerNow in its third edition, this classic social work text explores the foundations of social care in the UK, how it evolved and why. It answers key questions on mental health, working with older people, working with families and children and much more.
Violence: A New Approach (PDF)
by Michel WieviorkaViolence is an ever-present phenomenon - obstinately resistant to interpretation. This text offers new tools to understand and analyze violence, presenting a new approach based on the subjectivity of the actor, and on the relation between violence and meaning.
Why Voice Matters: Culture And Politics After Neoliberalism (PDF)
by Nick Couldry'Nick Couldry has emerged as one of the most brilliant critics we have of neoliberalism and its assault on almost every aspect of public life. What is unique about this book is that it not only understands neoliberalism as an economic discourse but also, if not more importantly, as a profound and powerful mode of cultural politics. This is one of the best books I have read in years about what it means to engage neoliberalism through a critical framework that highlights those narratives and stories that affirm both our humanity and our longing for justice. This book should be read by everyone concerned with what it might mean to not only dream about democracy but to engage it as a lived experience and political possibility' - Henry Giroux, McMaster University, Canada.
The Aftermath Of Feminism: Gender, Culture And Social Change (PDF)
by Angela McrobbieIn this trenchant inquiry into the state of feminism, Angela McRobbie breaks open the politics of sexual equality and 'affirmative feminism' and sets down a new theory of gender power.
The Consumer Society: Myths and Structures (PDF)
by Jean BaudrillardNow available in English for the first time, Jean Baudrillard's classic text was one of the first to focus on the process and meaning of consumption in contemporary culture.
The Body In Culture, Technology And Society (PDF)
by Chris Shilling'Once in a while a manuscript stops you in your tracks.. What we are offered here is no recovering of old ground but a step change in perspectives on body matters that is both nbsp;innovative and of fundamental importance to anyone working on this sociological nbsp;terrain..This text is groundbreaking and simply has to be read' - Acta Sociologica.
Collins A Level Health and Social Care - AS for EDEXCEL Student's Book (PDF)
by Richard Chaloner Mark Walsh Paul StephensThis full-colour textbook provides comprehensive coverage for the new Edexcel Health and Social Care AS award.
GCSE Sociology for AQA: Revision Guide and Exam Practice Workbook (PDF)
by Pauline WilsonCollins Revision GCSE Sociology is an all-in-one revision guide and exam practice workbook for Key Stage 4. Written by experienced test markers, it shows how each student can follow their level, test their knowledge, check their answers and improve.
Handbook of Research Methods and Applications in Social Capital (PDF)
by Yaojun Li Mark CassonSocial capital is fundamentally concerned with resources in social relations. This handbook brings together leading scholars from around the world to address the important questions on the determinants, manifestations and consequences of social capital.
The Futures Of Old Age (PDF)
by John A VincentWhat is the future of old age? How will families, services, and economies adapt to an older population?
The Culture of Speed: The Coming of Immediacy (PDF)
by John Tomlinson'John Tomlinson's new book is an invitation to an adventure. It contains a precious key to unlock the doors into the unmapped and unexplored cultural and ethical condition of 'immediacy'. Without this key concept from now on it will not be possible to make sense of the social existence of our times and its ambivalences' - Prof Dr Ulrich Beck, University of Munich.
The Cultural Analysis of Texts (PDF)
by Mikko LehtonenDrawing upon a range of perspectives from textual and cultural studies, this book synthesizes textual, contextual and audience analysis into an overall picture of meaning making.
Cultures and Globalization: The Cultural Economy (PDF)
by Helmut K AnheierThe world's cultures and their forms of creation, presentation and preservation are deeply affected by globalization in ways that are inadequately documented and understood.
The Labour Of Leisure: The Culture Of Free Time (PDF)
by Chris RojekLeisure has always been associated with freedom, choice and flexibility. The week-end and vacations were celebrated as 'time off'. In his compelling new book, Chris Rojek turns this shibboleth on its head to demonstrate how leisure has become a form of labour.
Sociology: Themes and Perspectives (PDF)
by Martin Holborn Michael HaralambosThis eighth edition of Sociology Themes and Perspectives provides a comprehensive introduction to sociology for A-level and undergraduate students. This essential resource is fully updated to match the latest sociological teaching, research and developments to support you in learning about sociology today.
Research Design in Social Research (PDF)
by De Vaus, D. A.This book is intended to show social science students the importance of attending to design issues when undertaking social research. One of the main problems in doing practical research is that design and structure are inappropriate for the uses of research. They often do not support the conclusions that are drawn from it. Several research methods books focus on data collection strategy and statistical analysis. While these issues are pertinent, this book argues that the core of research methods is the structure and design of the research.
The Risk Society and Beyond: Critical Issues for Social Theory (PDF)
by Barbara AdamUlrich Beck's best selling Risk Society established risk on the sociological agenda.
The Sociological Ambition: Elementary Forms Of Social And Moral Life (PDF)
by Chris Shilling`The Sociological Ambition is a superb book. It is beautifully written, expertly edited and renders complex and original ideas entirely accessible. This is a modern classic' - Journal of Contemporary Religion.
Reclaiming Social Work: Challenging Neo-Liberalism And Promoting Social Justice (PDF)
by Iain FergusonReclaiming Social Work is a thought-provoking and innovative book which examines how social work's commitment to social justice has been deepened and enriched by its contact with wider social movements.
The Sociology of Ethnicity (PDF)
by Sinisa Malesevic'Malesevic has written a masterwork. Indeed, The Sociology of Ethnicity will rapidly become required reading, especially for those seeking an introduction to the field. Its structure and style promise to make it appealing and useful in a range of courses' - Studies in Ethnicity and Nationalism.