Gordon Marshall: 6 books

In this lively and entertaining book, Gordon Marshall explores ten classic studies of British society to demonstrate the valuable qualities of British sociology, and its importance for understanding contemporary society. In each case he provides a precis of the research undertaken, assuming no prior...

The book incorporates three alternative conceptions of class. Erik Olin Wright's structural Marxist account is set alongside John Goldthorpe's occupational class schema, and the Registrar-General's prestige and skill-related categories. The authors use their unique data on inequality and conflict...

This book addresses the cognitive, social, and psychological dimensions that shape students’ mathematics experience to help students become more capable, cooperative, and confident in the process of engaging mathematics. In these ways they can have a more valuable and enjoyable mathematics experience,...

Séduisant imprévu à l’hôpital, Lynne Marshall Cette silhouette athlétique, ces yeux d’ambre : pas de doute, c’est bien lui ! Bethany aurait reconnu Gavin entre mille. Gavin, l’homme dont les baisers enivrants l’avaient poussée à s’abandonner, une nuit, à la passion... Mais...

This anthology of hard-to-find primary documents provides a solid overview of the foundations of American media studies. Focusing on mass communication and society and how this research fits into larger patterns of social thought, this valuable collection features key texts covering the media studies...

Inquiring About Plants offers classroom-tested “tricks of the trade” for drawing students into the practice of science. This practical guide includes 20 activities to promote students’ critical thinking about concepts in ecology, morphology, anatomy, physiology, genetic variation, evolution, and...