Bøger af Tony Lawson

Daniel Davis is a bored and disillusioned bank clerk whose humdrum existence is unexpectedly put to the test one morning by the appearance of The Black: an impenetrable wall of darkness which incarcerates him unremittingly within the confines of his own home. Totally cut off from the outside world, Daniel has to reorganize and reassess his daily life in order to retain some control over his vacillating mind. When a chance to escape finally arrives, Daniel finds himself, perhaps unsurprisingly, teetering between the frying pan and the fire. Aware that he has no real choice, he starts out on an intrepid journey in which past and present, fact and fiction, fear and fascination interweave in a kaleidoscopic world whose enigmatic inhabitants goad him into a seemingly impossible quest to find his inner sense.

"A New World" is the first book of Moses, more commonly known as Genesis, retold in a unique form. Smooth-flowing verses of perfectly rhyming couplets and a fast, dynamic rhythm instantly sweep the reader from the verdant delights of the Garden of Eden, past Noah and the flood and the adventures of Abraham and Isaac, to Joseph's arrival in Egypt and his rise to power as Pharaoh's right-hand man. A light-hearted but never irreverent style brings the characters from this biblical story to life and makes "A New World" a highly enjoyable read for both children and adults alike. The detailed, faithful rendering of the original book of Genesis also makes it an invaluable aid for modern religious teaching.

This reference is designed to give the reader a sound introduction to the debates and issues in which sociologists engage. Key concepts in areas such as social stratification, crime and deviance, culture and identity, mass media, power and politics, and religion are defined and explained.

Building on the popular 1st edition, this book examines the sociology of education in Britain today. Informed by recent debates and research, it outlines new social policy and explains relevant theory. With updated chapters and contemporary examples, it is packed with skills-based activities to develop students' understanding of the topic.

From surveillance to terrorism and green crime to state crime, this exciting new edition offers an updated survey of key areas in the sociology of crime and deviance. Analysis of recent studies and accessible theory is combined with a variety of activities to provide an invaluable introduction to this popular topic for all students of sociology.

Religion and belief influence many areas of our lives. This book gives a thoroughly up-to-date overview of religion in contemporary society alongside insight into classic theory. Packed with helpful features to encourage students' learning and engagement with the subject, this is a key text for students of the sociology of religion.