Guide to the theories and debates that surround the key political concepts of state, citizenship and democracy today.
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
This concise and accessible textbook overviews the place and continuing centrality of the concept of class in cultural studies and sociology. The book offers readers a critical introduction to... Læs mere
Comparative Democratic Politics
Provides students with a comprehensive overview of the key tenets of liberalism developed through Hobbes, Locke, Kant and... Læs mere
Carl Gustav Jung
A guide to the current uses and importance of case study methods in social research.
Examines the work of Karl Marx, Max Weber, Karl Mannheim, Georg Simmel, Emile Durkheim and Talcott Parsons to produce a perspective on the classical tradition. This work argues that... Læs mere
Careers Guidance in Context re-evaluates the concept of `a career' in the light of economic restructuring, globalization and the growth of information technology. It draws... Læs mere
Corporate Financial Reporting critically examines contemporary corporate financial reporting. The complexity of the reporting process and the myriad of... Læs mere
Gary Krug demonstrates how communication technology must be studied as an integral part of culture and lived-experience. Rather than stand in awe of the... Læs mere
This interdisciplinary text provides an accessible introduction to childhood studies. The text reviews and critiques contemporary theories of childhood, and gives a clear introduction to key areas of child-related policies.