Bøger af John McGrath

Covering Western history from the ancient world to the current era of globalization, The Modernization of the Western World describes the forces of social change and what they have meant to the lives of the people caught up in them.The volume presents the history of Western civilization from a historical sociology perspective, introducing readers to the analyses of thinkers like Émile Durkheim, Karl Marx, Adam Smith, Ferdinand Tönnies, and Max Weber, in order to provide tools for understanding how societies function and change. This application of modernization theory argues, not that what has happened in the West should or even must happen in non-Western societies, but that understanding modernization as a process of social change affords a better understanding of why and how life has changed over the past millennium. The interactions of Western and non-Western societies have had a profound effect on each other; this is the story of the development of a truly global economy. This new edition has been updated to include a final chapter which addresses recent developments -- economic disturbances in the global marketplace, cyberwarfare, and the rise of populist movements -- testing the relevance of classic modernization theory for today.Featuring a glossary, maps and illustrations, boxed features, and an extensive index, this book will be of particular interest to students looking to understand world history as well as those interested in historical sociology and modernization theory.

Canine Response is the amazing story of just one heroic police dog, out of the thousands that have served with UK police forces. The story of Jet is a thrilling, funny, moving, and a fascinating insight into the world of the modern day police dog. Modern day Police dogs provide a vital supporting role in the reduction of crime. They track suspects from crime scenes, chase and detain offenders, search for property and search for missing persons. They can also detect explosives, drugs, cash and firearms. The average lifespan of a general purpose police dog is around eight years, although they have to be re-licensed each year to ensure the use of force by the dog and handler is reasonable and proportionate. This uplifting story brings together true friendship and trust, even in adversity, with one man and his dog. As police dog Jet and his handler fight crime on the thin blue line.

Being a Police officer is an extraordinary job done by extraordinary people. This edition introduces and updates key concepts behind modern policing. The book is for both full-time regular police officers and special constables, covering the training and expectations for both roles along with entrance requirements. Updated and revised, this book now contains more offences including traffic offences, MoPI, Cyber Crime, Open Source Investigation, Digital Forensics, RTC, updates to training, application process including latest four competency questions, constable's pay scale to name a few. Bringing the book right up to date with the latest police concepts and procedures.

Joining the Police, offers a well paid and secure occupation. However, both the competition and process are difficult with only about 5-10% of those that apply securing a position. This book is the most up to date recruitment guide from a serving police officer involved in recruitment. The book takes you through the whole process from the application form, through to the assessment centre, final interview and fitness tests. Each of the latest six core competencies - used throughout the process are described in detail with techniques on how best to use them along with examples to aid in your understanding. Know how to write your competency questions on the application form and go from a grade D or C to an overall B which is a pass. Understand the marking scheme, process and what the assessors are looking for - you can increase your assessment centre score by 10%. The key to success is understanding the process and expectations along with preparation. Finally, showing the assessors what they need to read in the application form or see during the assessment centre phase. Just remember the three Ps - Prepare, Practice and Pass!!

A sunny September day. Heather Smithson, a senior MI5 controller, has a dilemma. Her job is on the line. She pauses in the sunshine to brood on recent events and what they mean in her life. Seattle, Genoa, New York: What is the battleground? Who is the enemy?Hyperlynx was performed as a one act rehearsed reading at the Edinburgh Festival in August 2001. Its grim premonition of the terrorist activity of September 11th, necessitated that John McGrath wrote a second act. He completed the play in November before his death in January 2002.Hyperlynx was the winner of the Fringe First Award, Edinburgh 2002

This deliberately polemical collection of writings by John McGrath, socialist playwright, director and producer, is intended to stir minds and adjust perspectives. He ranges widely over the performing media and 40 years of writing, directing and producing.

In this account of the uses of surveillance in art, performance and popular culture, John E. McGrath forwards the idea that we have much to gain from the experience of being watched.

"Methuen Drama student editions"--Cover.

The classic manifesto on popular theatre reissued.