Psychophysiology methods have become very important in the past decade or so with the increase in the understanding of the relationship between human physiology and behavior. As social behavior resear
Person-Centred Counselling in a Nutshell is a short, accessible guide to one of the most popular approaches to counseling. Using examples drawn from practice, Roger Casemore outlines, in a clear, jarg
Using the metaphor of light or shadow, Craig E. Johnson shows how leaders have the power to do significant good or harm. Taking an interdisciplinary approach to leadership ethics and balancing theory
This fully updated edition of Statistics for Research explains statistical concepts in a straight-forward and accessible way using practical examples from a variety of disciplines. If you’re looking f
This fully updated edition of Statistics for Research explains statistical concepts in a straight-forward and accessible way using practical examples from a variety of disciplines. If you’re looking f
An essential repertoire of practical teaching and classroom management strategiesFeaturing a wealth of reflection activities and connections to standards, this concise, easy-to-read teaching methods
The new edition of David and Sutton's text provides those new to social research with a comprehensive introduction to the theory, logic and practical methods of qualitative, quantitative and mixed met
British scholars David (sociology, U. of Liverpool) and Sutton (quantitative methods, social sciences and social work, U. of Plymouth) update their 2004 textbook for students of social sciences, and h
"The literature on social science methods and the issues surrounding them has grown massively and continues to increase. Yet many social scientists are ambivalent about methodology. For some, it plays
Using contemporary and topical examples from the media, popular culture, and everyday life, this lively and accessible introduction shows how the issues, concepts, and theories in Judith Butler's wor
Using contemporary and topical examples from the media, popular culture, and everyday life, this lively and accessible introduction shows how the issues, concepts, and theories in Judith Butler's work
Action Research in Healthcare is a practical guide to using research for improving practice in healthcare contexts. As an increasingly popular method of inquiry, action research is widely used in he
This is a uniquely practical introduction to the field of coaching for developing practitioners. Using a rich array of examples-from both life and business coaching, the book covers:-foundations of c
This book has been designed for the orientation and training of specialists in open and distance learning methods in Asia. It is the outcome of the collaborative PANdora research and development initi
This is the first textbook of its kind to offer students an introduction to best practices for using technology in health promotion programs. Integrating detailed case studies and interactive skill-b
Mapping geographies of power and knowledge in qualitative research“In this foundational tome, Professor Celine-Marie Pascale critiques methodology in relationship to specific qualitative methods and a
Snapshots of Research: Readings in Criminology and Criminal Justice is a supplemental textbook comprised of scholarly articles exemplifying research methods in criminology and criminal justice. The v
This book looks at religion in a transnational and global context and presents a systematic account of the methods undertaken by modern day missionaries to convert people.The author seeks to understan
This book advocates ‘global social entrepreneurship’ through the use of innovative, inexpensive, and locally customized solutions. Using in-depth and contemporary case studies, the book demonstrates h
How should case studies be selected? Is case study methodology fundamentally different to that of other methods? What, in fact, is a case? Case Study Research: What, Why and How? is an authoritati
How should case studies be selected? Is case study methodology fundamentally different to that of other methods? What, in fact, is a case? Case Study Research: What, Why and How? is an authoritati
Teaching ScienceA-in Elementary and Middle School: A Cognitive and Cultural Approach 2e is an introductory science curriculum and methods textbook for elementary and middle schools teachers. The prim
Political psychology is an interdisciplinary field in which psychological concepts and methods are used to test theories about elite and mass political behavior. The field draws on a diverse set of d
Practical Research and Evaluation is a practical, user-friendly guide to social science research methods for professionals who are looking to conduct evaluation studies and research as part of their
This unique text provides a complete introduction to qualitative methods in psychology and will be ideal reading for anyone doing a course in qualitative psychology or planning a practical project us
Essay Writing offers both staff and students a solid reference for one of the main methods used for assessing knowledge and understanding - the written essay.Ay In contextualizing essay writing withi
Essay Writing offers both staff and students a solid reference for one of the main methods used for assessing knowledge and understanding - the written essay.Ay In contextualizing essay writing withi
Using a reflective and criticalA-approach is, The Teacher in American Society: A Critical Anthology examines the nature of the teaching profession in the United States and the purpose behind the work
Identity Politics in India and Europe combines qualitative methods (20 interviews) with historical and philosophical analysis. The first part of the book discusses the history of perceptions between t
This book provides a sophisticated overview of the theories, concepts and methods central to the complex and contentious field of International Environmental Politics (IEP). Ronald Mitchell carefully
This book provides a sophisticated overview of the theories, concepts and methods central to the complex and contentious field of International Environmental Politics (IEP). Ronald Mitchell carefully
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
A pragmatic guide to performing meaningful qualitative analysisThis text helps students and social service personnel better evaluate agency programs using the various qualitative documents (such as c
This guide gives ideas on using the parallel curriculum model (PCM) for social studies in grades 6-12. It offers four units, complete with reproducibles, on history, geography, sociology, and interdis
An unprecedented text explains how to analyze the role of rhetoric in organizationsIntegrating rhetorical theories and methods with principles of organizational communication, this pioneering text pr
An unprecedented text explains how to analyze the role of rhetoric in organizationsIntegrating rhetorical theories and methods with principles of organizational communication, this pioneering text pro
Provides solutions for using inquiry-based teaching while meeting standardsThis compelling new text practices what it preaches-it uses the inquiry approach to teach the inquiry approach. The book is
Praise for the first edition 'Bill's message is clear and consistent, building on all that has gone before. His methods are trialled and tested - good stuff' - Ray Kingdon, Education & Training,
Praise for the first edition 'Bill's message is clear and consistent, building on all that has gone before. His methods are trialled and tested - good stuff' - Ray Kingdon, Education & Training,
