Books in the Longman Sociology Series series

Written by a group of the UK's leading sociologists, this text covers all the themes central to an understanding of contemporary British society. The essays provide a historical overview of such topics as class, gender, work, ethnicity and community.

An innovative book offering a broad overview of the debates about technology and gender relations at work in a range of occupational settings. It looks at the ways gender relations influence the design and development of technologies and how gender relations themselves are shaped by technology.

A comprehensive account of basic formations such as industrial structure, social stratification and gender, with a comparative analysis of how Western Europe compares on issues such as education, crime, and policing. In the LONGMAN SOCIOLOGY series.