In this major new textbook, Vic George and Robert Page provide an original and much-needed introduction to global social problems and the emergence of a global social policy response.

In an increasingly globalized world, it is inevitable that many of the social problems which have so far been seen as national in character will assume a global character. Global social problems are those which cannot be confined within national boundaries and which need both national and international attention if they are to be ameliorated. Pollution of the atmosphere is a stark example of this...

In this major new textbook, Vic George and Robert Page provide an original and much-needed introduction to global social problems and the emergence of a global social policy response.

In an increasingly globalized world, it is inevitable that many of the social problems which have so far been seen as national in character will assume a global character. Global social problems are those which cannot be confined within national boundaries and which need both national and international attention if they are to be ameliorated. Pollution of the atmosphere is a stark example of this...

My life story and the history of the family so far

A student saves a woman's life with an act of spectacular bravery. Though she is initially the incarnation of David Andrews' every fantasy, 22 months later he has to face a darker reality: "She had brought him from death to life, from emptiness to fullness: to the death that is emptiness she had returned him." So begins 28 years in which the brilliant medical career expected of David does not materialize; a consolation marriage fails; and alcohol first curses his life then lays a blessing on it. At their end chance confronts him with Kate Harper-Jones, the woman he believes robbed him by...

"THE WORLD'S BESTSELLING SEX GUIDE EVER" - The Guardian The Lovers' Guide is the most frank, informative and visually explicit guide to lovemaking ever published. It shows young couples how to take the first steps towards sexual intimacy with loving care and confidence, and experienced partners how to revive and improve their lovemaking techniques. Its topics include: DESIRE, AROUSAL, COMMUNICATION, OVERCOMING SHYNESS, FIRST NIGHTS TOGETHER, CREATIVE FOREPLAY, SENSUAL MASSAGE, PLEASURING ONE ANOTHER, ORAL SEX, LOVEMAKING POSITIONS, OVERCOMING DIFFICULTIES, SAFER SEX, KEEPING SEX ALIVE,...