"Pepper strikes a number of goals in one text simultaneously. It is a fine tool to assist CSI practitioners with their day-to-day duties; it is also a guide for career development and, in the comprehe
Are you teaching or training to teach literacy to adult learners?Do you want to update and deepen your practice?Yes! Then this is the essential book for you!In this book, the authors offer friendly gu
How can Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) position themselves to be competitive in global market economies?. How has widening participation affected the marketing of HEIs?. What kind of students
This book explores ways of defining and enacting social justice in the context of modern social welfare and crime control policies. It examines how the notion of social justice informs experiences and
Why are reflection and supervision important for coaches?.How might increased self awareness improve competence?.What kind of activities might a coach consider to develop their own reflective practic
'... a masterpiece ... long overdue' Professor Judy Sebba, University of Sussex and member of 2008 RAE panel for Education "This is an exceptional book - and one that should be essential reading for
""Deconstructing Special Education and Constructing Inclusion" is a sophisticated, multidisciplinary critique of special education that leaves virtually no intellectual stone unturned. It is a must re
The true wealth of a nation can be measured by the health of its youngest citizens and in the twenty-first century, children?‥?s health and well-being is largely determined by social, environmental a
Drawing on observations of girls' behaviour, this book provides an understanding of girls' bullying, exploring the mechanisms and language that girls use to entice some into their groups and exclude o
As issues of resource scarcity become more explicitly acknowledged in the health sector, public health practitioners are recognizing that economics can form a vital part of their professional toolkit.
'This is a small book which covers a great deal of ground clearly,concisely, and with a fluidity which makes it an enjoyable read' - "Journal of Advanced Nursing". 'This book points clearly to the fac
Too often interviewing is seen as simply a tool for data collection, while in reality it is a complex, subtle process that cannot be separated from the dynamic of the project or from the multiple and
In this important new book, three leading social theorists of old age present a critical review of key theoretical developments and issues influencing the study of adult ageing. The authors explore c
How might social theory, public understanding of science and science policy best inform one another?What have been the key features of science-society relations in the modern world? How are we to re-
"In this bold and very important work, Peter Clough shows how the truths about educational issues can be told using fictional devices. This work legitimates the narrative turn in the human disciplines
* What are the social policy processes and outcomes across different societies?* How are these shaped by social and economic conditions? * What are the limitations and potential of cross-national res
Science in secondary schools has tended to be viewed mainly as a 'practical subject', and language and literacy in science education have been neglected. But learning the language of science is a majo
These days it seems that everyone has a view on what it means to be 'a man' and why men behave in the way they do. The irony is that very little of this debate is informed by what men themselves have
"This is a guide to teaching and learning in the real world. [The author] encourages us to understand current theories about how people learn, and can best be helped to learn, while urging us to quest
This practical handbook is an essential course companion for business and management students at degree level. It contains case studies, exercises, tips and self-assessment tools that will help stude
"With the compelling evidence that more redistributive universal welfare benefits and education provide the main escalator to reducing inequalities, this is a timely and thought-provoking book for all
“The contents are not specifically nursing orientated but very neatly balanced to be of relevance to all working in the public health arena…the book is well written, the language is clear, and the con
?? the ideal book for students of cultural theory and one that is sensitively attuned to the political challenges of our times. Whether explaining dialectical materialism or the lyrics of Oasis and T