Offers an overview of the global developments and ideas in sociology. This sixth edition includes: material on education, media, social theory, inequalities, politics and government, a chapter on war and terrorism; a focus on global sociology, and the sociological imagination; and photographs, which capture the everyday drama of the social world.

Climate change differs from any other problem that we face today. If it goes unchecked, the consequences are likely to be catastrophic for human life on earth. This book argues that we do not have a systematic politics of climate change. It examines the connections between climate change and energy security.

Addressing the post-September 11th global landscape, this book shows how globalisation is reshaping our lives. It includes such chapters as Globalisation; Risk; Tradition; Family; and, Democracy.

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.

Anthony Giddens has been in the forefront of developments in social theory for the past decade. In The Constitution of Society he outlines the distinctive position he has evolved during that period and offers a full statement of a major new perspective in social thought, a synthesis and elaboration of ideas touched on in previous works but described here for the first time in an integrated and ...

A comprehensive, yet challenging, set of readings for students studying sociology for the first time. A strong emphasis has been placed on readability and liveliness, and the book includes contibutions from newspapers and weekly periodicals as well as academic journals and books.

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

Argues that a change of leadership can help reinvigorate the party, but winning a fourth term of government will be impossible without reinvigorating Labours ideological position and policy outlook. The author sets out his agenda for the New Labour of today, who stand once again at a decisive point in its history.

During the 1990's, left of centre governments or coalitions came to power in the US, many European Union countries, and in societies elsewhere too. Over the years, there has been the widespread return of the right to power, coupled to the prominence of far right parties in many countries. This book seeks to develop an agenda for the centre-left.

Comprises a collection of essays from globally renowned thinkers, as well as senior New Labour figures.

Contributes to the debate over the future of Europe in the wake of the demise of the Constitution. Since 1989 much about the European Union has changed, including the very definition of 'Europe' itself.

The theme of reflexivity has come to be central to social analysis. This book features three social thinkers who discuss the implications of 'reflexive modernization' for social and cultural theory. It includes sections where the authors offer critical appraisals of each other's viewpoints, giving a synthetic conclusion to the work as a whole.

Develops a framework for radical politics, drawing on 'philosophic conservatism, but applying this outlook in the service of values normally associated with the Left. This book provides an interpretation of the rise of fundamentalism, of democracy, the persistence of gender divisions and the question of a normative political theory of violence.

The main argument of this study is that late modernity is a post-traditional order characterized by a developed institutional reflexivity. Under influence of the globalizing tendencies of modern institutions, the self becomes a reflexive project .

This work clearly sets out future directions for New Labour. Anthony Giddens makes a case for changing the way we think about politics in the UK and encourages a comparative approach to the assessment of New Labour.

The idea of finding a 'third way' in politics has been discussed - not only in the UK, but in the US, Continental Europe and Latin America. This book shows that developing a third way is not only a possibility but a necessity in modern politics. It argues that it is an agenda that can rekindle political idealism.

The idea of finding a third way in politics has become a focus of discussion across the world. Political leaders, in the US, Europe, Asia and Latin America claim to be following its principles. Yet the notion has also attracted much criticism. In this book, the author responds to the critics.

Climate change differs from any other problem that we face. If it goes unchecked, the consequences are likely to be catastrophic for human life on earth. Yet for most people, and for many policy-makers too, it tends to be a 'back of the mind' issue. This title argues that we do not have a systematic politics of climate change.

Comprises a collection of essays from globally renowned thinkers, as well as senior New Labour figures.

A comprehensive, yet challenging, set of readings for students studying sociology for the first time. A strong emphasis has been placed on readability and liveliness, and the book includes contibutions from newspapers and weekly periodicals as well as academic journals and books.