* bull Global, cultural and 'digital' turns highlighted throughout. Images, film, DVD and novels are linked online, which constantly illustrate, illuminate and underpin the theory * bull Informative maps, graphical representations of data, and thought-provoking photographs make the text visually appealing * bull My Task List sections for each chapter provide guidance on websites to investigate, DVDs to watch, reading to do, questions, and the big debates in sociology ranging from whether religion is in decline or crime is inevitable * bull Part 6 Resources for Critical Thinking is an extensive and unique resource bringing together key words, video lists, a major webliography, reading lists, YouTube links and key organisations all directly linked from the website * bull Extensive Website Resources at - for lecturers and students include: -Podcasts from the authors and students around the world -'Big Vote' online with other students on key sociological debates -Interactive questions -Key sociological concepts explored -Web and Videography links -Revision flashcards