The first comprehensive analysis of the political communication elite – high-ranking journalists, editors, politicians and their communication advisors – that shapes the content and form o
The cultural and creative industries have become increasingly prominent on many policy agendas in recent years. Governments have identified the growing consumer potential for cultural/creative indust
How we address one another – whether we use first names, or titles and surnames, for example – says a great deal about who we are, our social relationships and which groups in society we belong to. Th
This volume provides readers with recent sociological approaches to family understanding, theorising and practices within the context of continuities and change, both across generations and during
What new concepts of gender and diversity have emerged from the latest research and practical fields in a diverse and changing Europe? Against the backdrop of current European developments, from econo
The Third Edition of this popular and widely-used text provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of aging, exploring the key behavioral and social science theories, concepts, and methods. Th
Despite the apparent novelty and fluidity of the media today, there is strong evidence that patterns are emerging which both reflect and extend the evaluative paradigms previously observed in the prin
Augmentative and alternative communication concerns the use of non-speech communication modes for people unable to use speech and for augmenting communication for people with limited spoken language.
Faced with dwindling resources andthe challenge of climate change, companies are seeking to improve productionwhile consuming fewer resources. At the same time, consumers are altering theirbehaviors b
Based on recent research in Wales, England and Europe, this volume links the question of second homes to broader questions about demography, socio-economic change and rural housing. The authors articu
The growing internationalization of markets, the relaxation of constraints on capital flows between countries, and the creation of different economic unions -- the European Union in particular -- init
This book provides a range of perspectives on some of the most pressing contemporary challenges in EU environmental law and governance from some of today’s leading European environmental academics and
The growing internationalization of markets, the relaxation of constraints on capital flows between countries, and the creation of different economic unions -- the European Union in particular -- init
