Theorizing in sociology has increasingly become a self-generating and self-fulfilling activity, as sociologists absorb theory as an isolated and formalist part of their discipline. Joe Bailey believes that sociological theory should be a contribution to practical social intervention. His book presents a practical view of social theorizing as an activity at which sociologists are skilled and which they could teach to the interventionist professions. The relation between theory and practice is defined as one in which theory guides practice and makes explicit necessary choices. A description of...

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.

Jack Barlow was a good man, good father, good husband, and good citizen. Learn what he decides to do when private ownership of firearms is outlawed. His decisions lead to desparate measures, heroic action and nation changing results. A story that changes minds and searches hearts.

Of all the human emotions, loss, extreme, gut-wrenching, life stopping loss heads the top of the list. Couple this with a justice system that fails those flailing in the deepest caverns of loss. Loss brings the characters in this tale together as the follow the trail of justice. TRAILING JUSTICE records the action packed adventures of an incredible group of ordinary people seeking uncommon justice.