The McDonaldization thesis argued that contemporary life is succumbing to the standardization, flexibility and predictability of fast-food service. This text makes a critical appraisal of the thesis, discussing the rationalization of modern life, consumer culture and modern citizenship.

This book provides insights into contemporary issues that inform better behavior management in schools and offers practical advice for improvement through policy, communications, and practice.

Restorative Justice brings together key international writings that trace the development of restorative justice from its diverse beginnings to current global policies and practices.

Rethinking Youth challenges the conventional wisdoms surrounding the position and opportunities of young people today and provides a systematic overview of the major perspectives in youth studies.

Comprehensive and invaluable introduction to this growing field of social research and will be a useful aid to academics, researchers and postgraduate students across the social sciences, but particularly in sociology and anthropology.

Offers an introduction to the main arguments in Risk Society and develops a range of critical discussions of Ulrich Beck's thought.

Drawing on the author's own experience as an expert mountaineer, instructor and consultant, this practical guide shows how adventurous outdoor activities can be provided to acceptable standards of safety.

Provides a systematic A-Z to understanding the city that explains the interrelations between society, culture and economy. This book features: Histories; Economies and Inequalities; Communities; and Order and Disorder.