The new edition of Key Concepts in Gender Studies is a lively and engaging introduction to this dynamic field. Thoroughly revised throughout, the second edition benefits from the addition of nine new
This book covers the key concepts central to understanding recent developments in media and communications studies. Wide-ranging in scope and accessible in style it sets out a useful, clear map of the
The SAGE Key Concepts series provides students with accessible and authoritative knowledge of the essential topics in a variety of disciplines. Cross-referenced throughout, the format encourages criti
The SAGE Key Concepts series provides students with accessible and authoritative knowledge of the essential topics in a variety of disciplines. Cross-referenced throughout, the format encourages criti
Byers (sport management, Coventry Business School, UK) et al. provide a reference guide to key concepts in sport management, to help undergraduate and graduate students, academics, and practitioners i
Gosling (Center for Leadership Studies, University of Exeter, UK) outlines the strengths and weaknesses of a wide range of intentional or voluntary and temporary or permanent leadership styles. The le
This wide-ranging, interdisciplinary book provides readers with a complete introduction to the essentials of leadership. Included here are accessible and insightful entries on what leadership is, how
This book systematically demonstrates the significance and application of method in plain language. Written for students by a leading academic, this book contains the core methodological concepts, pra
Sharp, clear and relevant this book meets the needs of those studying and researching within the growing discipline of sport management. The intelligently cross-referenced entries provide a concise ov
Tadajewski (marketing, U. of Strathclyde, UK) et al. define 51 concepts in critical management studies for students, such as accountability, business ethics, class, consumer culture, critical accounti
Contending that tourism research is mainly social research and that the social sciences should be the research foundation, Botterill, a freelance academic and higher education consultant associated wi
This book walks students through the selection and application of research methods within tourism. The authors introduce the relevant language and theory of key methodologies and then develop them usi
Introducing the key concepts in corporate social responsibility, Suzanne Benn brings together the essential issues relevant to the responsible management of businesses, not-for-profit organizations an
Key Concepts in Sport Psychology provides a focused, accurate guide for students working within the dynamic field of sport psychology.The concise and authoritative entries have been selected by experi
This book is a quick and accessible reference guide to the key concepts that social work students and professionals need to understand to be effective. The authors place practice at the center of the
What is youth? How do we understand youth in its social and cultural context? In this timely and sought-after title, Mark Cieslik and Donald Simpson provide a concise and readily accessible introducti
How do we understand health in relation to society? What role does culture play in shaping our experiences of, and orientation to, health and illness? How do we understand medicine and medical treatme
How do we understand health in relation to society? What role does culture play in shaping our experiences of, and orientation to, health and illness? How do we understand medicine and medical treatme
The only text to give a complete, concise introduction to the subject. In 63 bite-size chapters, David Pilgrim defines the essential topics related to mental health drawing on perspectives from sociol
The only text to give a complete, concise introduction to the subject. In 63 bite-size chapters, David Pilgrim defines the essential topics related to mental health drawing on perspectives from sociol
Phillips (gerontology and social work), Sara Hillcoat-Nalletamby (social policy, both U. of Wales-Swansea), and Kristine Ajrouch (sociology, Eastern Michigan U.) explain 50 terms and concepts in the s
'A conceptually power-packed volume that is at once erudite and accessible, expansive and focused, true to sociological traditions yet stimulatingly exploratory. Scholars and students will be served v
'A conceptually power-packed volume that is at once erudite and accessible, expansive and focused, true to sociological traditions yet stimulatingly exploratory. Scholars and students will be served v
`This book confirms David Harris' status as a leading theorist in contemporary culture and leisure in the UK. He offers a distinctive, coherent and authoritative guide to the major concepts and debate
In Key Concepts in Classical Social Theory individual entries introduce, explain and contextualize the key topics within classical social theory. Definitions, summaries and key words are developed th
This is a one-stop introductory text for students wanting to understand the creative industries, what they are, what they do and how they affect our society.
Key Concepts in Educational Assessment provides expert definitions and interpretations of common terms within the policy and practice of educational assessment. Concepts such as validity, reliability,
Key Concepts in Educational Assessment provides expert definitions and interpretations of common terms within the policy and practice of educational assessment. Concepts such as validity, reliability,
In recent years we have seen an enormous growth of festivals and event activity and the literature within the field is consequently huge. In order to make sense of this rapid and dynamic development,
This new edition of Cathy Nutbrown's much loved book explains the key ideas and issues in Early Childhood clearly and concisely, keeping students up-to-date with the latest developments in the field.-
The SAGE Key Concepts series provides students with accessible and authoritative knowledge of the essential topics in a variety of disciplines. Cross-referenced throughout, the format encourages crit
The Sage Key Concepts series provides students with accessible and authoritative knowledge of the essential topics in a variety of disciplines. Cross-referenced throughout, the format encourages criti
Now in its 4th edition, this text continues to give you a complete and concise overview of mental health and all the issues that surround it from a theoretical and practical perspective. Restructured
Now in its 4th edition, this text continues to give you a complete and concise overview of mental health and all the issues that surround it from a theoretical and practical perspective. Restructured
Key Concepts in Sport Psychology provides a focused, accurate guide for students working within the dynamic field of sport psychology.The concise and authoritative entries have been selected by experi
Sociology consists of a myriad of frequently confusing concepts. Key Concepts in Sociology provides a comprehensive, lively and clearly-written guide to the most important concepts in the subject. It
In recent years we have seen an enormous growth of festivals and event activity and the literature within the field is consequently huge. In order to make sense of this rapid and dynamic development,
