Anthony Giddens is one of the world's most prominent and prolific sociologists, and yet his ideas often prove difficult for the beginning student of sociology. This is the first introduction to the work of Giddens, including the major part of his sociological and social theoretical project. The firs[...]

How did Denmark develop into one of the wealthiest countries in the world? How did it become a country with a robust welfare system and a political tradition that involves not only the governing parties in important decisions, but also the opposition parties and relevant interest organisations?[...]