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1. The Handbook of Genetics & Society

   Mapping the New Genomic Era

   Edited by Paul Atkinson, Peter Glasner, Margaret Lock

   Series: Genetics and Society

   An authoritative Handbook which offers a discussion of the social, political, ethical and economic consequences and implications of the new bio-sciences. The Handbook takes an interdisciplinary approach providing a synoptic overview of contemporary international social science research on genetics,...

   To Be Published July 24th 2012 by Routledge
2. The Ethnographic Imagination (Routledge Revivals)

   Textual constructions of reality

   By Paul Atkinson

   First published in 1990, The Ethnographic Imagination explores how sociologists use literary and rhetorical conventions to convey their findings and arguments, and to 'persuade' their colleagues and students of the authenticity of their accounts. Looking at selected sociological texts in the light...

   To Be Published June 14th 2012 by Routledge
3. Creating Conditions

   The making and remaking of a genetic syndrome

   By Katie Featherstone, Paul Atkinson

   Series: Genetics and Society

   Based on original ethnographic research with scientists, clinicians and families, this book examines Rett syndrome to illuminate more general issues concerning the construction and interpretation of diseases and syndromes. It derives from research with a specialist team of clinicians and scientists...

   Published September 5th 2011 by Routledge
4. Ethnography

   Principles in Practice

   By Martyn Hammersley, Paul Atkinson

   Now in its third edition, this leading introduction to ethnography has been thoroughly updated and substantially rewritten. It offers a systematic introduction to ethnographic principles and practice. New material covers the use of visual and virtual research methods, hypermedia software and the...

   Published June 13th 2007 by Routledge
5. New Genetics, New Identities

   Edited by Paul Atkinson, Peter Glasner, Helen Greenslade

   Series: Genetics and Society

   What implications are applications of new genetic technologies in biomedicine having on social identity in today’s society? New Genetics, New Identities, a wide-ranging multi-disciplinary volume in the CESAGen Genetics & Society Book series, presents not only theoretical reflection but also...

   Published December 13th 2006 by Routledge
6. New Genetics, New Social Formations

   Edited by Peter Glasner, Paul Atkinson, Helen Greenslade

   Series: Genetics and Society

   New genetic technologies cut across a range of public regulatory domains and private lifeworlds, often appearing to generate an institutional void in response to the complex challenges they pose. As a result, a number of new social formations are being developed to legitimate public engagement and...

   Published December 13th 2006 by Routledge
7. Language, Structure and Reproduction

   An Introduction to the Sociology of Basil Bernstein

   By Paul Atkinson

   Published September 25th 2002 by Routledge
8. The Doctoral Experience

   By Paul Atkinson, Sara Delamont, Odette Parry

   Richly illustrated with case studies and interviews, this book identifies key themes pervading academic life: the nature of research and research supervision; key social processes and problems; distinct and contrasting sub-cultures of departments and disciplines in universities; mentorship and...

   Published October 27th 1999 by Routledge
9. Ethnography

   Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition

   By Martin Hammersley, Paul Atkinson

   Thoroughly updated, this accessible introduction to the methods of ethnographic fieldwork reconsiders the status of ethnography and places it quite explicitly in a general methodological context....

   Published November 30th 1994 by Routledge