The challenge of standardising social work education remains a much-discussed but under-documented issue, particularly in developing and less-developed countries. This book offers valuable insights into developing a curriculum that equips future social workers with the skills to meet global challenges in an evolving professional landscape.

This book examines the unique forms of activism in Latin America, a region where activists frequently face violent and repressive tactics. Providing insights for scholars in activist organising, politics and social movements, the book analyses the relationship between routine violence and activism in a region characterised by systemic inequalities.

This new edition of the seminal text explores Britain’s shifting identity from empire to a post-Brexit nation. It examines race, politics, education and national identity amid turbulent change. With fresh insights on the pandemic, leadership crises and culture wars, it critically assesses Britain’s evolving place in the world.

This edited collection explores the concept of Generative Justice and its reimagining of conventional responses to crime and state punishment. With case studies from the Global North and South, it offers insights into how justice-involved people find solidarity, belonging and purpose.

Highlighting experiences and voices historically overlooked, this book answers the need for a more inclusive curriculum in family law in England and Wales. It helps readers diversify their understanding of the law and its impact on citizens, equipping students with the vital skills and knowledge they need to be lawyers in the real world.

This book offers a practical guide to analysing a wide range of documents, from identity papers to social media. Featuring case studies from international experts, it explores key methodologies, real-world applications, and strategies for integrating document analysis into research. A must-read for students and researchers.

How did feminism shape the rise of gender studies in academia? With contributions from pioneering women scholars who built the European Sociological Association’s Research Network 33, this book charts the rise of gender studies in Europe, from its feminist roots to LGBTQ+ issues, through the eyes of pioneering scholars across generations.

This book paints a clear picture of Burmese political and social dynamics between 1948 – 2024 that is not distorted by seeing Burma as simply another case of western-inspired democratization or its failure.

Discussions on children affected by domestic abuse often focus on trauma, risk and social work interventions, leaving little room to explore their everyday lives beyond victimhood. This groundbreaking book challenges dominant narratives by drawing on an 18-month multimodal ethnography with children in an inner London borough.

This edited collection offers diverse perspectives on the central role of relationships for criminalised women, from research, lived experience and frontline practice.

This edited volume brings together leading international scholars to critically engage with and extend Carol Bacchi’s influential ‘What’s the Problem Represented to Be?’ approach, demonstrating its applicability beyond policy documents and across diverse social science disciplines.

Addressing a lack of research on rural policing, this groundbreaking edited collection draws on northern, southern and post-colonial perspectives in global contexts. Key scholars explore the lived experiences of rural crime and policing, skilfully setting out the ways in which rural policing differs from urban.