Michael Haralambos wrote the first two editions of Sociology Themes and Perspectives and contributed to later editions. Following the phenomenal success of the book he founded Causeway Press. He is an experienced author involved in writing and editing for Social Sciences.

Martin Holborn is an experienced teacher and examiner of A Level, Access and degree-level Sociology, and the author of numerous social science books including co-authoring the last six editions of Sociology: Themes and Perspectives, which has been a bestseller internationally for many years. He is currently an Associate Lecturer in Social Science at The Open University.

Pauline Wilson has wide-ranging experience of teaching GCSE, AS and A Level Sociology and has co-authored publications in the Collins AQA GCSE Sociology and Collins AQA A Level Sociology: Themes and Perspectives series. She has also worked as a post-doctoral researcher on projects within the field of the sociology of education.

Steve Chapman is an experienced teacher, examiner and writer of resources for sociology A Level students. Formerly Head of Sociology at Notre Dame Sixth Form College in Leeds, Steve has recently written and series edited the Collins AQA A-level Sociology series in its fourth edition for Collins.

Mike Kirby is an experienced teacher and examiner of A Level and degree-level Sociology. He is an experienced trainer and provider of teacher and student support materials, and the author of several social science books, including Sociology Explained.