An introduction to sociology, this second edition contains updated chapters and new statistical information, to take account of recent changes. There are new sections on theories of crime, effects of the media, the 1988 Education Reform Act and racial harassment and violence. Integrated with the text are case studies, projects and activities, data-response material and a number of photographs, diagrams and charts. Covering the GCSE syllabus content, the book contains GCSE questions in a new examination chapter and throughout the text. Special emphasis is given to course-work, research methods and analyzing data.