Books by Nick (University of Manchester Crossley

Argues that social worlds comprise networks of interaction and relations. This book demonstrates how networks comprise multiple dyadic relations which are mutually transformed through their combination. It covers many of the key concepts and concerns of contemporary sociology, including identity, power, exchange and meaning.

Resistance and social movements in mental health have been important in shaping current practice in both mental health and psychiatry. Building on the author's extensive research, this book provides an account and exploration of the key features. It also addresses changes in health and medicine, providing a sociological perspective on psychiatry.