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Presents a theory of the processes of collective decision-making that draws on theoretical influences, ranging from group decision theory to the authors' social representations theory. The text offers an analysis of group conflict and consensus to produce a general theory of collective decisions.

Studying the globalization of social policy, this text demonstrates that national social policy is increasingly determined by global economic competition and by the social policy of international organizations.

This analysis of managerial life addresses such themes as: the informal as well as the formal aspects of managing and organizing; processes of socialization, learning, continuity and change; manifestations of power and control; and the significance of material and verbal symbolism.

This wide-ranging book offers an original and inventive overview of contemporary cultural theory. Drawing together a wealth of different traditions and approaches, Johan Fornas outlines the breadth of the field of cultural theory and proposes a multidimensional model for understanding culture in late modernity.

Provides a practical and accessible step-by-step guide for those working with people who experience disorders of speech, language, voice and fluency. The author emphasizes how counselling plays an increasing part in practitioners' approaches to communication problems.

Insightful, approachable and engaging look at how journalists define themselves, their world, and their relation to that world.

This book provides an accessible introduction to the life, work, and particularly the ideas, of Eleanor Rathbone. A prominent figure in British politics, both as a suffragist and as a Member of Parliament, she is best known today as the leading proponent for the introduction of family allowances.

This volume offers students a basic introduction to assessing the meaning and validity of research in the social sciences and related fields.

Explores the many roles of media within the fundamental political, economic and cultural changes taking place during the turbulence of 1980-85 in Eastern Europe. Power, the state, societal change and the economy are just some of the topics examined.

This volume explores the life and work of Joseph Wolpe, a key figure in the foundation of behaviour therapy. The book traces Wolpe's influence on the behavioural school and discusses the ongoing theoretical and practical contributions to the field.

Examines the nature of the relationship between culture and power in everyday life, in the media audience and in the cultural construction of identity.

Offers a reappraisal of sociologist Talcott Parsons' work by social theorists who place his writing at the centre of current controversies over modernity, postmodernity and globalization. The contributors examine the problems in the interpretation of Parsons' work.

Examines the meaning of European citizenship, its difference from national citizenship and its effect on national citizenship. The links between civil, political and social citizenship is identified and an account of the development of social rights within the EC is provided.

Intended for academics and students in social theory, sociology and social philosophy, this book assesses critical theory, particularly that of Jurgen Habermas, and describes the challenges posed to contemporary critical theory by global social change.

Rethinking Organisation

'This is an excellent book that covers many of the key issues surrounding Afican politics today. It is incisive in its analysis, and does a very good job at placing the history (and in particular the European involvement in the continent) in context' - Mr Ian Shields, Law, Governance and Int'l Relations, London Metropolitan University

A critical text on the pervasiveness and power of sexuality in the ongoing production and reproduction of organizations and organizational life. The 12 contributors, researchers in Australia, Canada, the UK and the USA, present the latest empirical evidence and theoretical thinking.

An international team of contributors examine critically the relationship between television and women's culture in this text, which argues that such different media as soap opera and police fiction offer women opportunities for negotiation of their own meanings and appreciation.

Examines the assumptions normally made about the elderly and offers differing sociological perspectives on becoming and being old, and on the concept of age itself. This book examines the life-cycle perspective on old age and shows how retirement from the workforce is only one aspect of becoming old.

An introduction to industrial relations and employment relationships which transcends specific national contexts. Throughout, issues of industrial relations are seen within a broad framework of the relationship between governments, markets and organizations.

Internationally eminent contributors to this book focus on issues of social movements and social class from the perspective of collective action. An important addition to current debate, the text discusses such topics as: middle-class radicalism, racism, class, the institutionalization of movements, urban politics, citizenship, education and democracy.

`A good history of public health developments, primarily in Australia and England, the book is a continuation of debate among health education profession over the status of any or all health education "truths"' - Choice

This introduction to environmental psychology pays particular attention to the relationship of environmental and social psychology, and emphasizes theories of social representation and social identity. The birth, aims and problems of environmental psychology are presented here.

Quantitative Research for the Qualitative Researcher is a concise text that provides students who are not predisposed to mathematical or scientific thinking with the needed conceptual and practical understanding of quantitative methodology.

In this analysis of the central role that knowledge plays in our life, Nico Stehr examines the premises of existing social theory and explores the knowledge relations in advanced societies. The planned result is a significant synthesis of social theory.

Describing contemporary integrative Gestalt counselling and psychotherapy, this book addresses 30 key issues which helps both trainee and practising counsellors examine and improve crucial areas of their work.

Intends to bridge the gap between research and practice in counselling and psychotherapy by offering clinical examples of the practical relevance of research. This book includes contributions from British and American psychotherapy researchers, who describe their research programmes and explore how their findings can inform therapeutic practice.

This book is a unique and agenda-setting interpretation of nature and ecology.