Sociology & Social Policy
Our Sociology and Social Policy list showcases cutting-edge publications which are original, comparative and international in outlook. We are proud to publish in all areas of sociology, social policy, social work and social psychology. We encourage critical, innovative and thought-provoking approaches to analysing and explaining trends and new developments. Comprising monographs, concise overviews, and state-of-the-art reference works such as our acclaimed Research Handbooks and Encyclopedia, the breadth of the list makes it highly accessible and appealing to everyone.
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Research Handbooks in Sociology series
Hans-Peter Blossfeld, Professor of Sociology, University of Bamberg
The Handbooks in this series offer comprehensive overviews of the very latest research in key areas of sociology and are prestigious works of lasting significance. Each Handbook consists of original contributions by preeminent scholars, selected by an editor who is a recognised leader in the field. The emphasis is on the most important concepts and research as well as expanding debate and indicating the likely research agenda for the future.
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Catherine Elgar
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Daniel Mather
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Gender Wage Gap and Discrimination against Women
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Care Homes in a Tumultuous Era: Do They Have a Future?
Pat Armstrong and Susan Braedley discuss their book Care Homes in a Turbulent Era
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The Future of Social Care
Peter Beresford and Colin Slasberg discuss The Future of Social Care
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