Presenting readers with a reflective view of Grounded Theory from a constructivist perspective, this Second Edition continues to expertly introduce key debates in the field.

Engaging analysis of sport's role in the 'making of race', and the place of sport in relation to the politics of racial equality.

This text looks closely at interdisciplinary research, covering topics such as applying theory and practice to problems, the importance of finding a common ground and suggests new solutions to problems that cover multiple disciplines.

Since the beginning of the economic crisis of 2008, Spain, like other Southern European countries, has witnessed a mass departure of mostly young people looking for opportunities abroad. Leaving Spain is based on 58 autobiographical narrative interviews with recent Spanish migrants who went to the UK and Germany, and sometimes returned. By presenting a combination of in-depth case studies and comparative analyses, the author demonstrates the potential of biographical research and narrative an...

A Clever, innovative book which makes an important contribution to social theory and social policy. An effective introduction it covers core themes and demonstrates exactly how our everyday life is defined by the rise, change and collapse of social practices.

Advances in Visual Methodology examines and introduces the cutting edge in using visual methods in social research.

A new sociological and social anthropological analysis of contemporary cities in the West, looking at both their historical development and the critical positive changes that are currently taking place.

An engaging, and refreshingly international analysis of globalisation from two of the world's leading figures in the field.

The latest edited title published in association with the ISA. Twenty chapters from a very strong group of international authors identify, question and transform key assumptions within modern sociology.

A clear, bold book which provides a contemporary account of why medicine and health matter in our modern society. Written by an expert in both sociology and medicine, it critically explores key areas of debate and policy whilst explaining the practical realities of medicine today.