Michael Haralambos wrote Sociology: Themes and Perspectives in 1981. Now written with his co-author Martin Holborn, it is in its 8th edition. Michael founded Causeway Press which published sociology books along with books on blues, soul music and critical thinking.Martin Holborn is an experienced teacher and examiner of A Level, Access and degree level Sociology, and the author of numerous social science books. He is currently an Associate Lecturer in Social Science at The Open University (OU).Pauline Wilson has wide-ranging experience of teaching GCSE, AS and A Level Sociology and has authored several publications in the Collins GCSE Sociology series. She has also worked as a researcher on projects within the field of the sociology of education.Tim Davies previously lectured in sociology and criminology at a college of further and higher education. He has written for various sociology publications and has been an Associate Lecturer in Social Science with The OU since 1981.