A short, innovative book that outlines what we know about the declining state of social mobility in the UK and proposes what we should do to reverse this downward trajectory and make Britain a more mobile and just society.

By using a fresh, sociological perspective, this book explores the development of sexualities across both public and private spheres, highlighting the history and development of 'sexualities' before looking at how sexualities are framed by cultural factors, including the media, religion, and politics, with thoughtful consideration given to heterosexualities, cis, bi and trans identities.

This issue of Index on Censorship celebrates 50 years of English PEN by looking at the impact that imprisonment and persecution has on literature -- and asking what challenges writers continue to face today. Contributors include Margaret Atwood, Lydia Cacho and Maureen Freel

Health Promotion

"This is an invaluable and much-needed contribution that recognises the importance of 'parity of esteem' between mental and physical health, and offers client-centred approaches to address health behaviour change. This is a must-read text for all practitioners working across all areas of healthcare." - Rob Allison, University of York, UK

Features historian Tom Holland, actor Simon Callow, Brazil's controversial director Roberto Alvim and Bollywood's Aparna Sen who all talk Shakespeare, protest and dissent. This magazine takes a look at how staging Shakespeare has allowed directors to tackle issues that would have otherwise been censored in countries around the world.

As Britain ages amid austerity, more and more people will suffer from long-term health conditions. Obesity and diabetes are on the rise. Mental health problems are widespread. This title investigates a range of ways to cut the cost of health interventions and to improve patient outcomes as well as ways of preventing people becoming patients.

With reports from Turkey, South Africa and China, this title offers a look at the freedoms around the world. It also features poetry from Angola and the UK.

The September 2011 issue of Index on Censorship focuses on the relationships between art, artists and censorship and features celebrated sculptor Anish Kapoor.

This issue of Index on Censorship looks at censorship in music, including the songs they tried to ban, the musicians stopped for playing live, and the singers who are put on trial. With contributions by Radiohead's Colin Greenwood, legendary band manager Peter Jenner and novelist Will Self.