Taking as its focus a highly emotive area of study, The Dying Process draws on the experiences of day care and hospice patients to provide a forceful new analysis of the period of decline prior to d... more »

This book provides a clearly-written introduction to this key concept for the study of society. Major concepts covered include, embodiment, social groups and social categories, difference and commun... more »

This book explores how our ways of seeing and engaging with the world may be shaped by the categories, systems and patterns of language.

Discussing the diversity and cultural significance of Film Noir, Krutnik examines films such as The Maltese Falcon, Double Indemnity and analyses the `tough' thriller in terms of its role in reaffir... more »

The focus of this book is the period in which the country lost its king and how Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector. This is used to examine the Commonwealth and the Protectorate where Professor W... more »

The first book to bring together varied perspectives on the theory and practical application of the community care debate, including applied behavioural analysis, social policy, and psychodynamic ap... more »

When Henry VIII died in 1547 he left a church in England that had broken with Rome - but was it Protestant? This pamphlet provides a clear guide to the main strands of historical thought on the topi... more »

This study looks at contemporary psychological research and theory into criminal behaviour and considers the relationship between psychological and criminological theories. At the same time, the boo... more »

Jane Kroger presents an updated and expanded critique of five of the most important theorists addressing adolescent identity: Erickson, Blos, Kohlberg, Loevinger and Kegan.

This comprehensive book will be a fundamental resource for students of Ancient Greek history and anyone interested in the law, social history and oratory of the Ancient Greek world.

Preserving the childhood memories of some of the last generation of White Russian women to experience the revolution first-hand, this poignant collection of interviews and photographs provides a uni... more »

An essential introduction for students just starting project work. Guides students through choosing a topic, using the library, taking notes, writing cross-references and bibliographies. more »

Roger Bradford examines the psychological challenges that chronic childhood disease presents to families, carers and the children themselves. He explores how they cope with these challenges and cons... more »

This is a practical, virtually jargon-free guide, offering clear information on the difference between counselling and helping, their limitations, and how they may be put into practice. more »

A simple, practical guide to groupwork. In logical sequence the book follows the progress of one group from inception to close and exposes how groups work.

A fascinating study of the expansionist visions of Hitler and Mussolini which enlightens our understanding of the dynamics and evolution of the fascist policies of Italy and Germany to the end of th... more »

Compromising Traditions: The Personal Voice in Classical Scholarship is the first collection of theoretically informed autobiographical writing in the field of classical studies.

Christopher Lawrence's critical overview of the way medicine has developed in Britain over the last two centuries is the first short synoptic analysis of the clinical encounter.

By closely examining a number of films the author develops a critical perspective on the film portrayal of black female sexuality and questions the extent to which black film makers have challenged ... more »

Looks at why therapy can go on for too long or can come to a destructively premature ending. Offers advice on how to avoid either with a timely conclusion. It includes vivid examples and practical g... more »

This is an accessible and concise history of British radio and television. The book considers key issues in broadcasting including its growth and evolution, its establishments and its relationship t... more »

A fascinating survey of Anglo-Saxon history from the sixth century to the eighth century and the death of King Alfred. This book reveals the complex, distant and tumultuous events of Anglo-Saxon pol... more »

This book surveys ways in which social scientists have attempted to come to terms with issues of race before developing an alternative approach based on recent work by realist authors. ... more »

John Morss investigates the ways in which the many varieties of critical psychology have dealt with the issue of development and in so doing offers an accessible introduction to contemporary critic... more »

Offers new insights into the study of social organisation and its effect on the environment. This groundbreaking volumes is an essential resource for students and researchers of IR, Environmental st... more »