With five case studies from Greece, Tanzania, Pakistan, Uganda, and Egypt, this book tracks refugee self-reliance as a malleable concept used to... Læs mere
This book synthesises the challenges of researching everyday life for families on low incomes during the COVID-19 pandemic to improve future policy and practice.
Written by an international team of authors, this ambitious volume offers radical alternatives to staid ways of... Læs mere
Launching the dementia debate into new and exciting territory, this book applies a human rights lens to interrogate the lived experience and policy response to dementia.
Renowned political scientist Terri Givens calls for 'radical empathy' in bridging racial divides to understand the origins of our biases,... Læs mere
Drawing on post-structural political theory, this book explores two concepts used to make sense of our disturbed reality: the state and the... Læs mere
The 'ndrangheta is one of wealthiest and most powerful criminal organizations today. Combining autobiography, travel ethnography, memoir, and... Læs mere
Can the social sciences explain the emergence of mental disorders in societies or in individuals? This book presents a critical look at sociological explanations of mental illnesses, making the case for their renewal.
When a death is investigated by a coroner, what is the place of the family in that process? This accessibly written book develops a nuanced analysis of the contemporary inquest system in England and Wales.
Arising from staff and student experiences, this book offers a roadmap for senior leaders, academic and professional staff and students to build strategies, programmes and interventions that effectively dismantle racism.
The COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping our politics, economy and society, providing a chance to reset and redesign... Læs mere
Amid debates about the future of both higher education and Europeanisation, this book is the first full-length exploration of how Europe's 35 million students are understood by key social actors across different nations.