In this book, one of the foremost sociologists of the present day, turns his gaze upon the key figures and seminal institutions in the rise of sociology. Turner examines the ...

There comes a time in all research when collected data must be analysed and interpreted. This volume presents practical procedures and techniques for doing grounded theory ...

"Must be judged as a landmark in medical sociology."—Norman Denzin,Journal of Health and Social Behavior "Profession of Medicineis a challenging monograph; the ideas presented ...

"... It is well-written and well-referenced... this is an important, innovative, enjoyable textbook which can be highly recommended for use in undergraduate and postgraduate ...

Petersen and Lupton focus critically on the new public health, assessing its implications for the concepts of self, embodiment and citizenship. They argue that the new public ...

Going beyond both traditional liberal theories of democracy and Marxist theories of civil society, leading international scholars rethink the relations between the individual ...