http://www.palgrave.com/home/ Sociology News from Palgrave Macmillan. Tue, 20 October 2009 13:05:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en-gb http://www.palgrave.com/assets/i/palgrave_rss.gif http://www.palgrave.com/home/ http://www.open.ac.uk/pbpl/events/details/detail.php?itemId=4a97f3035a41a Join Palgrave Macmillan and The Open University to celebrate the launch of this text on 28th October. Guest speakers include Dr. Jill Reynolds, Dr. Jan Wallcraft and Professor Phil Thomas. Tue, 20 October 2009 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=356399 This ground-breaking book sets out a new interdisciplinary model for equality studies. 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Thu, 18 September 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=303868 Community Cohesion has increasingly been adopted by national and local government as the new framework for race and diversity and is attracting international interest-this book sets its agenda. Wed, 17 September 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=304323 This book traces the various challenges for staff and parents that are involved in Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Tue, 16 September 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=280806 This book examines the phenomenon of transit migration, and its impact on states and people. Mon, 15 September 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=276270 Globalization is reshaping the field of health promotion practice and this book explores how practitioners are responding to these new challenges Fri, 12 September 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=281498 Einar Helander provides a disturbing account of the reality of child abuse. Fri, 05 September 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=280401 This book explores the enabling identities and caring practices of parents of disabled children through their engagement with professionals, communities and institutions Fri, 29 August 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=285092 Explores interactions between humans and technology in mediating health information. Tue, 26 August 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=281498 Einar Helander provides a disturbing account of the reality of child abuse. Mon, 25 August 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=277176 This book draws together studies of a range of disasters in order to situate the authors' own study of the social costs of the 2001 UK Foot and Mouth Disease disaster Fri, 22 August 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=279781 This book provides an incisive engagement with the subject of intimacy and interpersonal relationships and the methods used to research families and personal life. Fri, 15 August 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=289503 Focusing on the shifting boundaries of 'public' and 'private' social policy, this edited volume provides nuanced analyses of transformations to welfare states globally. Fri, 01 August 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=286322 An innovative new study of transitions through homelessness. Fri, 18 July 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=278683 Illustrating the emergence of male rape as a social and legal issue, this book highlights the myths and misconceptions that keep this a hidden crime. Mon, 14 July 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=278585 An in-depth phenomenological and sociological exploration of embodiment among ageing athletes. Fri, 11 July 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=266715 Joy James examines contemporary political practices and cultural representations surrounding sexual violence and African-American women. Thu, 12 June 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=276928 Asserting that hip hop culture has become another locus of postmodernity, Osumare explores the intricacies of this phenomenon from the beginning of the Twenty-First century, tracing the aesthetic and socio-political path of the currency of hip hop across Fri, 30 May 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=277209 This book examines the ways in which 'majority' Western cultures govern, imagine and represent established minorities and recent immigrants. Fri, 23 May 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=276739 This book provides structured and practical advice on analyzing language in research across the social sciences, for students and scholars alike. Fri, 23 May 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=276931 Gurminder K Bhambra's Rethinking Modernity has won the BSA 2008 Philip Abrams Memorial Prize Thu, 01 May 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=281311 The essays in this collection work toward a larger goal of separating 'globalization' from strictly economic considerations. Fri, 09 May 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=275447 This book addresses and compares the rise of home ownership as the dominant housing approach across Britain, the US, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore. Fri, 16 May 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=277729 This book explores the role of horizontal inequalities between ethnic and religious groups in fostering violent conflict in the developing world. Fri, 25 April 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=270463 Technology is an increasingly important dimension of social life. This book discusses the impact of technology and science on our lives, exploring how power is demonstrated and reinforced by technological innovation. Offering a fresh perspective on the subject, the book defines key terms and concepts, outlines empirical work and uses contemporary examples to aid students' learning. Fri, 28 March 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=283879 Today’s students of social science must understand a variety of research methods. This new edition fully explores the logic of research, whilst aiding a critical understanding of practical, evidence based work. With new chapters, an original framework and updated examples, this book continues to be a primary resource for undergraduates. Fri, 28 March 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=276928 H. Osumare Fri, 30 November 2007 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=279597 S. Bracking Fri, 30 November 2007 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=279944 W. Wilkerson Fri, 30 November 2007 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=280400 A. Boden Fri, 30 November 2007 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=280613 K. Soper; F. Trentmann Fri, 30 November 2007 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=276650M. BanksFri, 16 November 2007 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=277178L. de Block; D. BuckinghamFri, 16 November 2007 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=279889C. Clay; M. Madden; L. PottsFri, 16 November 2007 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=275633 An accessible introduction to 23 of the key theorists of Sociology. Four new chapters consider the work of Theodor Adorno, Michael Mann, Dorothy Smith and Zygmunt Bauman, alongside updated material throughout other chapters. Fri, 16 November 2007 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=279947J. JenningsFri, 16 November 2007 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=266375C. Rojek; A. Veal; S. ShawFri, 09 November 2007 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=279061G. Raymond; T. ModoodFri, 09 November 2007 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=276947 A beginner's guide and continuing reference tool for undertaking statistical data analysis using SPSS. Introduces key skills for every newcomer to the subject, such as choosing the appropriate test, loading data, using graphs and interpreting computer outputs. Fri, 9 November 2007 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=278715 In this sequel to ‘Making Globalization’, Robert Holton offers a thorough investigation of global network links across time and space. Fri, 2 November 2007 10:30:00 +0000