Social sector communication helps address issues by influencing policy and can be used to bring about desired behavioral change among the targeted public. This book not only highlights the theoretical
This book defines the current identity of community studies, provides a critical but reliable introduction to its key concepts, and is an engaging guide to the key social research methods used by com
This book defines the current identity of community studies, provides a critical but reliable introduction to its key concepts, and is an engaging guide to the key social research methods used by com
Introduction to Family Counseling is a core text for courses found in human service and other mental health programs on working with families. Judy Esposito and Abbi Hattem present v
With the end of the Cold War, threats to national security have become increasingly non-military in nature. Issues such as climate change, resource scarcity, infectious diseases, natural disasters, ir
With the end of the Cold War, threats to national security have become increasingly non-military in nature. Issues such as climate change, resource scarcity, infectious diseases, natural disasters, ir
Introduction to Corrections, second edition, by author Robert D. Hanser provides students with an understanding of basic concepts in the field of corrections. Designed for i
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
Reflecting the global nature of the workplace with its use of real world examples and case studies, the book goes beyond a prescriptive approach in the practice of strategic HRM, and offers a concise
The essential introduction to statistics for business and economics students, this book will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in your studies and use statistics in your work
The essential introduction to statistics for business and economics students, this book will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in your studies and use statistics in your work
This book provides an accessible introduction to using case studies. It makes sense of literature in this area, and shows how to generate collaborations and communicate findings. The authors bring tog
We offer these texts bundled together at a discount for your students. Introduction to Forensic Psychology, Third EditionFilled with real–life examples, practical applications, and case law discussion
Case-based knowledge forms an essential element of the evidence base for counselling and psychotherapy practice. This book provides the reader with a unique introduction to the conceptual and practi
Case-based knowledge forms an essential element of the evidence base for counselling and psychotherapy practice. This book provides the reader with a unique introduction to the conceptual and practic
Do you have data that is not normally distributed and don't know how to analyze it using generalized linear models (GLM)? Beginning with a discussion of fundamental statistical modeling concepts in a
In this introduction to understanding, researching and doing case studies in the social sciences, Hamel outlines several differing traditions of case study research including the Chicago School of Soc
This is a sophisticated and nuanced introduction to critical discourse analysis (CDA) that covers a range of topics in an accessible, engaging style. With international examples and an interd
This is a sophisticated and nuanced introduction to critical discourse analysis (CDA) that covers a range of topics in an accessible, engaging style. With international examples and an interd
Understanding the Sociology of Health, Third Edition is an accessible introduction to a subject which is often shrouded in jargon. Providing case studies and exercises to really get students thinking,
Understanding Tourism introduces tourism students to concepts drawn from critical theory, cultural studies and the social sciences. It does so with a light and readable touch, highlighting the ideas t
Understanding Tourism introduces tourism students to concepts drawn from critical theory, cultural studies and the social sciences. It does so with a light and readable touch, highlighting the ideas t
Essential support to achieve the new Level 3 Award in Education and Training, which replaces PTLLS, this edition is updated to include more case studies so students can engage more closely with what i
Essential support to achieve the new Level 3 Award in Education and Training, which replaces PTLLS, this edition is updated to include more case studies so students can engage more closely with what i
Using case studies and examples that show the reader how to put theory into practice in multi-disciplinary settings, Education and Care for Adolescents and Adults with Autism clearly explains how cha
With practical guidance regarding technique, this book provides you with top tips from real-world case studies and shares achievable checklists and interview plans to help you get the data you want fr
Using a wide range of visual examples and case studies, Advertising and Promotion 4th edition introduces the reader to the key concepts, methods and issues and illustrates these with first-hand exampl
With practical guidance regarding technique, this book provides you with top tips from real-world case studies and shares achievable checklists and interview plans to help you get the data you want fr
Social Network Analysis: Methods and Examples?is unique in providing both an introduction to the methods of social network analysis (SNA) together with illustrative studies showing its application wit
This book provides you with the perfect introduction to your studies in peace and conflict resolution and equips you with the tools you need to analyse real-world cases.Drawing on recent research and
This book provides you with the perfect introduction to your studies in peace and conflict resolution and equips you with the tools you need to analyse real-world cases.Drawing on recent research and
Presents an introduction to values and ethics in social work practice with an emphasis on advocacy and empowerment and how the beginning social worker can start to apply these concepts.
Defining CSR is not merely a descriptive exercise. It is not as simple as attaching a linguistic label to a particular business practice, as is the case with many other concepts in strategic managemen
An accessible, humanities oriented introduction to the key themes and debates in the study of social media. Full of examples and case studies, this book shows students how to place social media more c
An accessible, humanities oriented introduction to the key themes and debates in the study of social media. Full of examples and case studies, this book shows students how to place social media more c
'This structured and accessible book, with excellent case studies, will give confidence to anyone embarking on an action research project'-Professor Ken Jones, Dean of Humanities, Swansea Metropolitan
'This structured and accessible book, with excellent case studies, will give confidence to anyone embarking on an action research project'-Professor Ken Jones, Dean of Humanities, Swansea Metropolitan
Digital India is a case study-based, critical introduction to the theory and practice of the digital in social change. The volume—with its chapters on telecommunications, software, mobile telephony, e
