Bøker av Ian Marsh

By using Michel Foucault's work to analyse the problem of suicide, from both historical and contemporary perspectives, Ian Marsh provides an original and provocative study which will be of interest to academics, professionals and students in psychology, sociology, history and health and social care.

Although this is essentially a very simple subject, it can be used to make the most basic of forms to the most complex. This broad approach to slab work shows a wide variety of building methods and shows the work of many high-profile makers in this area.

This text aims to encourage students to develop a deeper understanding of the context and the current workings of the criminal justice system. It offers a review of the major philosophical aims and sociological theories of punishment, the history of justice and punishment and the developing perspective of victimology.

This text examines sociological theories and arguments, providing extracts of primary source material, from both classical and contemporary theorists. Theorists are analysed within their historical and sociological framework and the text provides an analysis of developments within sociological thought and research

The fifth edition of Sociology: Making Sense of Society retains the highly praised four-part structure and style of the fourth edition, and through this explores the diversity, contradictions and challenges we face in our social world. This essential and authoritative text lays the foundations for a theoretically and methodologically strong understanding of sociology. Key topics are then examined in an accessible but thorough way, encouraging reflection within a wide social, cultural and historical context. Fascinating topical examples from around the world help to contextualise and apply sociological thinking to our own lives. Crucially, this text frequently asks you to consider your position in the world, drawing you into the debates and conveying the excitement of studying sociology.

The story of liberal democracy over the last half century has been a triumphant one in many ways, with the number of democracies increasing from a minority of states to a significant majority. Yet substantial problems afflict democratic states, and while the number of democratic countries has expanded, democratic practice has contracted. This book introduces a novel framework for evaluating the rise and decline of democratic governance. Examining three mature democratic countries - Britain, Australia and New Zealand - the authors discuss patterns of governance from the emergence of mass democracy at the outset of the twentieth century through to its present condition. The shared political cultures and institutional arrangements of the three countries allow the authors to investigate comparatively the dynamics of political evolution and the possibilities for systemic developments and institutional change.

Ian Marsh's compelling true story of owning his own struggling tradesman's business is a story that must be told. You will recognize his startling tale of sacrifice and deprivation as one that many other tradesmen experience every day. He relays his story of survival and barely making a living until one day he finds out that business is not about working 12-14 hour days, making slave wages and never seeing his family, it is about something that tradesmen are never taught. This discovery set Ian on a personal quest to have one of the largest air conditioning businesses in Sydney, and he did it! He built his business from turning only 100,000 per year into a 10 million dollar a year business in just 5 years. What he didn't know, however, was that his employees would steal his company out from under him sending him into bankruptcy. He not only recovered from his loss, but he built two more multi-million dollar businesses in less than 8 months. In addition, what he did, any tradesman can do. Ian reveals the strategies that he used to build his Million Dollar Companies and takes you on a very personal tour revealing: How to unlock the wealth in your tradesmen's business. How to eliminate theft in your business. How to have a 200% increase in the response to ads that you run. How to hire the right staff. How to get more customers in a month than you now get all year. He also tells you that you have the power to create a Million Dollar Business RIGHT NOW. The only one holding you back is YOU! Ian's story is a must read for any tradesman in business and carries an exciting message of hope and reward for any small business owner.

This practical, step-by-step approach to iPhone game development satisfies the demand for pragmatic explanations of iPhone game making tools and techniques. Written by successful iPhone game developers, this volume covers every aspect of creating iPhone games.