Celia Roberts Reihenfolge der Bücher

Exploring the impact of climate change and the pandemic on people's decisions to form families and their experience of having children, this book makes a valuable contribution to debates on contemporary planetary crises.

Linguistic Penalties and the Job Interview looks at the role of language and interaction in constructing the job interview and how this role produces disadvantage in the linguistically diverse communities of the western world.

Exploring the intersection of feminist and social theories, this book delves into the sociological and cultural implications of puberty. It addresses how societal norms and biological understandings shape experiences of growing up, focusing on the body and sexuality. Through a critical lens, it highlights the challenges and transformations faced during this pivotal developmental stage, offering insights into the broader implications for identity and social dynamics.

Celia Roberts develops new tools to analyse multiple ways in which hormones have come to matter to us in contemporary society. She addresses one of the most important questions facing feminism today: how is biological sex conceived? This book combines feminist theories of the body with science and technology studies.

The book explores the implications of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and the concept of "designer babies," questioning whether society can effectively regulate these advancing technologies. Through empirical evidence, it argues that the regulation of PGD has been characterized by caution and adaptability rather than chaos. Drawing on interviews, media analysis, and observations at PGD centers in the UK, the authors provide a sociological perspective on the moral complexities surrounding PGD and its impact on individuals and society.

Focusing on the everyday interactions of minority workers with bureaucrats, this study explores the complexities of understanding a second language in real-life contexts. It contributes significantly to the ongoing debate about language as a social practice, offering fresh insights that challenge existing psycholinguistic and experimental frameworks in second language acquisition research. Through its detailed analysis, the book emphasizes the practical implications of language use in diverse social settings.

Madeleine - bk1541; Heinemann Education Books Ltd.; Celia Roberts; pocket_book; 1978