This text identifies a radical shift in concepts that form the philosophical basis of modern politics, concepts such as sovereignty, nation and people - and links this philosophical transformation to cultural and economic changes in postmodern society.

The memoirs of 25 years of political activism, albeit mostly unsuccessful! Mark Steel has dedicated his life to eradicating injustice. For his efforts he has been wrongfully arrested during the Brixton riots; been called a poof for denouncing sexist attitudes; and has run in a GLA election.

The classsic text for any student seeking to understand the three thinkers who established the basic framework of contemporary sociology.

The argument of this work is that, rather than a post-modern world, the end of the 20th century should be described as a period of high modernity , which radicalizes prior trends. An account of the nature of modernity, it analyzes the intersections between trust mechanisms and risk profiles.

Explores the value of truth and finds it to be both less and more than we might imagine. This book identifies two basic virtues of truth, accuracy and sincerity. It describes different psychological and social forms that these virtues have taken and asks what ideas can make best sense of them.

Examines the impact of liberalism on democratic government and argues that the participation of citizens in government is necessary for the survival of democracy.