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Social theory for beginners Companion Website
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Student highlight this month
European societies Mapping structure and change
This comprehensive textbook provides a thorough analysis of the nature of European societies across the expanded EU member states. It address a range of issues relating to Europeanisation and key topics such as inequality, migration, poverty, population and family, the labour market and education.
Paperback price: £24.99 Our Price: £19.99