Explains the observation that many of the common psychiatric and social problems of adult life have their roots in the early relationship between the child and its mother. Draws together recent theo... more »

This introduction examines the development of the ecosystem concept, explains how ecosystems function and analyzes the complex interactions between life and its physical environment. ... more »

Paula Nicolson provides a radical critique of traditional medical and social science explanations of post-natal depression; she argues that far from it being an abornormal condition it is a healthy ... more »

Drawing on anthroplogy, religion, literature and psychoanalysis Levans discusses the images which eating disorder patients create in art therapy and the implications for treatment.

This looks at an area which has often been poorly served in the past by development strategies because of its diversity and dynamism. Through case studies it considers what is being done to ensure s... more »

An account of how a very few powerful individuals come to wield a lot of control in international communications. The politics, eccentricities and industrial alliances of the moguls including Maxwel... more »

Offers an indispensable introduction to the central period of Greek History for all students of classics. Chapter by chapter, the relevant historical periods from the age of colonization to Alexande... more »

Ellis questions the assumption that cinema and television are interchangeable media. He sees cinema and broadcast TV not as competitive media, but as distinct forms, able to play interdependent soci... more »

Age and Generation introduces students to the main sociological and anthropological issues surrounding this topic, from childhood to old age, and focuses, in particular, on youth culture. more »

This textbook looks at the construction of class within the intimate contexts of the body, the home, the marketplace, the locality and the nation to assess how the subjective identity of the `workin... more »

The main aim of this book is to do justice to all the areas of the Mediterranean world in which Greek culture flourished in the fifth and the fourth centuries BC.

Using theory and examples from clinical practice this book will be very useful to students of analytical psychology and also those analysts interested in the connections between post-Jungian and pos... more »

The volume shows how the interpretation of gender expands and revises our understanding of significant issues in twentieth-century history, such as work, labour protest, sexuality, consumption and s... more »

This simple and concise introduction to the psychology of health is the perfect text for students new to the area.

James Hartley uses current research to explore how psychologists study learning and studying in higher education. He explores topics such as: education practice, personality, age, assessment and com... more »

A concise history of events in England and Wales, Scotland and Ireland during the 1640s. Gaunt explores the relationship between the kingdoms and assesses whether the wars can be seen as a single co... more »

This book looks at sociability and attachment and how they relate to emotional and cognitive development. Social and cultural variations are considered, and theories of attachment and loss are descr... more »

Is youth crime, unemployment and homelessness evidence of a new and dangerous youth underclass? Contributors focus on unemployment, training and the labour market, crime and benefit fraud, homelessn... more »

Harry Daniels brings together contributions from a team of internationally recognised experts to explore Vygotsky's work and its influence and impact on educational practice.

A readable and absorbing account of the great Emperor Justinian detailing the social structure of sixth-century Byzantium and Justinian's wars which restored Italy, Africa and part of Spain to the E... more »

This lively, widely referenced account presents the core features of contemporary psychoanalytic theory and practice in an easily assimilated, but thought-provoking manner. Illustrated throughout w... more »

Nero's personality and crimes have always intrigued historians and writers of fiction. This book offers a fascinating insight into the sensational life and troubled times of the Emperor Nero. ... more »

This important book reviews both policy and practice in Latin America, Africa and Asia and raises thought-provoking questions concerning the role of development planning and the empowerment of women... more »

Critical Communication Studies provides a substantive foundation for the understanding of the history and development of communication studies as a critical discipline.

Covering a wide range of situtions this is suitable for the professional business user or for students.