`A book which will be of great interest and use to teachers and school staff' - Young Minds Magazine
Ritzer discusses the process of McDonaldization, and scrutinizes: the labour process and the degree to which it has been McDonaldized; the... Læs mere
'... a powerful piece of work that deserves to be read widely. It ranges across central concerns in the fields of social theory, political theory,... Læs mere
Providing an up-to-date picture of the main methods for the quantitative analysis of text, this book overviews the background and the conceptual foundations of the field,... Læs mere
An overview of recent feminist and sociological debates on heterosexuality and the construction of desire - without recourse to psychoanalysis. The author draws on feminism,... Læs mere
This book provides an introduction to the historical and theoretical foundations of consumerism. It then moves on to examine the experience of consumption in the areas of... Læs mere
Using both established and more recent modes of inquiry to shed light on the area of knowledge and knowledge transfer, this volume... Læs mere
This work analyzes the state in terms of its component parts and shows the interaction of subnational, national and supernational actors in the emerging European polity. This approach offers a view through which to assess the future course of European integration.
Offers an overview of one of the important approaches to the study of politics in the modern world - rational choice theory. This title discusses how we might use rational choice theory to analyze the political competition that affects almost every aspect of our lives.
A summary of the field of audience research. It presents a case for a fresh agenda to account for the role of the media in everyday life.
'Cultural studies will never be the same again. Whether you're new to the field or a tired old jade, [it] will have you sitting bolt upright in your seat...brimming... Læs mere
Drawing on long term empirical research into cultural practices, lifestyles and identities, this volume explores how far reaching global changes are articulated locally.