Britain in Europe: An Introduction to Sociology

by Spybey,Tony; Spybey,Tony

• ISBN13: 9780415117166
• ISBN10: 041511716X
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781134817429
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1997-09-18
• Publisher: Routledge
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Summary

With a wealth of comparative information on European societies, this introductory sociology text explores both Britain's geographical position within Europe and its political and economic situation as a member of the EU.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Tony Spybey

The Making Of Modern Europe

Industrialisation

Urbanization and urban Europe: The transition to urban lifestyles and contemporary urban problems

The state as a European creation

Reason & Modernity

The Making Of The Modern European

Social stratification

Women, paid employment and opportunity

Racism, immigration and migrant labour

Winners and losers: young people in Europe

Old Age in Europe

Social Processes And Contemporary Issues

Families in Europe

Education in Europe

Religion in Europe

Work, employment and unemployment

European culture and ideology in mass communication

The Individual And The State In Contemporary Europe

Political participation in Europe: theme and variation

Implementing social welfare policy in Europe: The significance of social work, social pedagogy and community work

Poverty and social security

Health, healthcare and health inequalities

Crime and penal policy in Europe

Looking Forward: Challenges Facing Europe

Urban change and urban problems

Peripheral nationalism in the European Union

Europe's changing role in the globalization process

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