Published in 1998. The industrial model of the labour process developed by Braverman was applied to social work in the... Læs mere
First Published in 1992. Medieval Theatre in Context is the first systematic attempt to relate the development of medieval drama - both Christian and pagan - to contemporary society and the Christian church.
Working with older people has become an increasingly important part of social work education and practice. Whether studying community care, adult services, human growth and... Læs mere
Originally published in 1980 this book argues that we are all responsible for the harm we could have prevented and explores the effect of this conclusion on a morality which makes fundamental the belief that we ought not to harm others if we can possibly avoid it.
Language is of central importance in children’s development and vital for their success at school and in the world beyond.... Læs mere
A moving and uplifting memoir charting the life of John Harris's autistic son, and how music opened up the world to him, one song at a time.
While many books of the time explored pedagogical, psychological, and linguistics perspectives of children’s writing, Reading Children’s Writing (originally published in 1986) takes a fresh and innovative approach by examining text-organizational methods of analysis.
A collection of essays which explore various themes, including the transfer of technology between Britain and France and industrial espionage in the 18th century. Also included is a new introduction on coal and technology 1600 - 1800.
This book examines the relationship between sport, the media and national identities in Great Britain. This is fascinating reading for anybody with an interest in the sociology of sport, sport media, the politics of sport, the politics of identity, nationalism, or media studies.