Renowned author Ulrike Schuerkens presents an in-depth exploration of social transformations and developments. Combining an international approach with up-to-date research, the book:

• Has dedicated chapters on contemporary topics including technology, new media, war and terror, political culture and inequality
• Includes an analysis of societal structures – inequality, globalization, transnationalism
• Contains learning features including: discussion questions, annotated further reading, chapter summaries and pointers to online resources to assist with study

A must buy for students taking modules in social change, social inequality, social theory and globalization.