Sylvia Walby Books

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.

In "The Future of Feminism," Sylvia Walby argues that feminism is alive and evolving, countering claims of its decline. She presents a thorough review of contemporary feminist movements, highlighting their diverse goals and alliances, and emphasizes the importance of these developments for addressing gender and social inequalities globally.

Sylvia Walby's book explores the rising violence in society, linking it to punitive justice and growing inequalities. She argues for a new understanding of violence and security, emphasizing the need for gendered analyses of state and economy. Using complexity science, Walby offers insights and solutions to address these issues.

This book offers a theory of trafficking and modern slavery with implications for policy. Going beyond polarised debates on the sex trade, this book shows the importance of coercion and the societal complexities that perpetuate modern slavery.