Culturally significant, this work has been preserved to reflect its original form, including copyright references and library stamps. It serves as an important piece of civilization's knowledge base, offering readers a glimpse into historical documentation while maintaining authenticity. The reproduction aims to honor the original artifact, making it a valuable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike.
Focusing on the geographies of social networks, this groundbreaking study explores how travel, communication, and in-person meetings shape social interactions. The authors challenge the notion that technological advancements reduce the necessity for physical meetings, asserting instead that scheduled visits have gained importance in contemporary society. This work offers valuable insights into the complexities of social mobilities and the evolving dynamics of human connection in a tech-driven world.
The book delves into the sociological theories of class, specifically contrasting Weberian and Marxist perspectives. It critically examines existing literature on the middle class, emphasizing Marxist traditions and empirical approaches influenced by Weber. The authors argue that the traditional distinction between these theories falls short in effectively reconstructing a comprehensive understanding of the middle class, suggesting a need for a more nuanced approach.
The third edition of this acclaimed textbook offers comprehensive coverage of modern Britain's social structure. Fully revised and updated, it incorporates the latest statistical data and empirical studies, addressing new arguments and debates surrounding British society. The book features separate chapters on key areas of life, including economic organization, employment, inequality, class, gender, ethnicity, family, education, health, media, deviance, and politics. Notably, new chapters on globalization, associations, and leisure have been added. Emphasizing accessibility, the text is written in a jargon-free style with extensive cross-referencing and clear summaries of arguments. Numerous photographs, diagrams, graphs, and cartoons enhance the reader's understanding. This resource is ideal for students of introductory sociology at the 'A' level or in their first year of undergraduate studies, as well as those in related fields like social policy, health, and town planning, who require insight into specific aspects of British society. For more information, please visit the accompanying website.
This influential study examines the theory of revolution, offering insights into its dynamics and implications. First published in 1973, it delves into the historical context and various factors that drive revolutionary change, making it a significant contribution to political theory. The reissue highlights its enduring relevance and impact on contemporary discussions surrounding social and political upheaval.
This fully revised edition features significant updates to each chapter, incorporating fresh data, examples, and critical theory from a leading authority in tourism. It also introduces three entirely new chapters, enhancing its relevance and depth. Recognized as a modern classic, this text serves as an essential resource for understanding contemporary tourism dynamics.
* This is the first book to develop a proper sociology of climate change and will be an excellent companion to Tony Giddens The Politics of Climate Change.
Exploring the implications of complex mobility systems, this book delves into the personal and societal effects of intensive travel, transport, and tourism in the 21st century. It raises critical questions about the sustainability of current lifestyles and examines the potential for post-carbon living. Through insightful analysis, it challenges readers to consider how we can adapt to changing environmental realities while maintaining our mobility and connectivity.
Issues of movement - of people, things, information and ideas - are central to people's lives and to most organisations.
This is a novel account of social change that supplants conventional understandings of `society' and presents a sociology that takes as its main unit of analysis flows through time and across space. Developing a comparative analysis of the UK and US, the new Germany and Japan, Lash and Urry show how restructuration after organized capitalism has its basis in increasingly reflexive social actors and organizations. The consequence is not only the much-vaunted `postmodern condition' but also a growth in reflexivity. In exploring this new reflexive world, the authors argue that today's economies are increasingly ones of signs - information, symbols, images, desire - and of space, where both signs and social sub