Books by Lydia Morris

This book examines the contribution social theory can make to understanding different human rights which operate in a variety of settings. Including an introduction to the theoretical issues raised by the study of rights, it covers a range of individual and collective rights, illuminating the relationship between social theory and human rights.

This book explores the problems of increasing numbers of immigrants. How are the Nation States coping with such large numbers of non-citizens? This is essential reading for both students and researchers.

This book examines the organization of domestic life in the context of recent economic change. Lydia Morris argues that relationships within the household can only be understood with reference to the social and economic environment in which it is located.

Provides an authoritative and critical review of British and American debates about the underclass, set in the context of historical material and policy developments.

Topics covered include the changing emotional geography of workplace and home, the gendering of aspects of employment and organisation, marital finance and gendered inheritance, the management of food and domestic labour, researching the emotions, and understanding intimate violence.