In this call to action for K-12 educators, administrators, policy makers, education foundation executives, and parents, Houle, author of The Shift Age, and Cobb, a writer and speaker on the social and
This new edition provides a scholarly and readable introduction to all the key qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and methods, enabling postgraduate and masters-level students and new
This new edition provides a scholarly and readable introduction to all the key qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and methods, enabling postgraduate and masters-level students and new
"The ninth and final book in The Soul of Educational Leadership series, this volume offers school and district leaders ideas and strategies for leading in ways that promote social justice and democrac
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
This authoritative work examines key issues and debates on sex and labor trafficking, drawing on theoretical, empirical, and comparative material to inform the discussion of major trends and future d
This authoritative work examines key issues and debates on sex and labour trafficking, drawing on theoretical, empirical and comparative material to inform the discussion of major trends and future d
An accessible introduction to the principles of computational and mathematical modeling in psychology and cognitive scienceThis practical and readable work provides students and researchers, who are
Emotional literacy and health and wellbeing have been placed at the heart of good practice by the Every Child Matters (ECM) agenda and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in England, and the Curr
Emotional literacy and health and wellbeing have been placed at the heart of good practice by the Every Child Matters (ECM) agenda and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in England, and the Curri
With an emphasis on current theories and today's political and social environment, Terrorism and Homeland Security concisely and clearly explains the multifaceted subject of terrorism and its impact
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
Crime and Risk presents a lively discussion of risk-taking and risk strategies in the domains of crime and criminal justice. It outlines the broad theoretical issues and political approaches involved
This accessible and stimulatingtext focuses on common problems such as anxiety and depression, exploring how different therapeutic approaches understand and work with them.Counselling and psychotherap
This accessible and stimulating text focuses on common problems such as anxiety and depression, exploring how different therapeutic approaches understand and work with them.Counselling and psychothera
Counselling and Supporting Children and Young People is the ideal introduction to counselling and supporting children and young people. Taking a person-centered approach, Mark Prever offers readers a
This four-volume set covers a broad scope and range of international social work knowledge and research and contains seminal and landmark publications in social work with a particular emphasis on con
This four volume set examines the social meaning of cities and how they have been variously imagined. It reviews social stratification and national and global inequalities and provides an assessment
Coppock and Dunn (social work and mental health and social and psychological sciences, Edge Hill U., UK) explore the historical, theoretical, and political contexts related to changes in mental health
The social relations of difference - from race and class to gender and inequality - is at the heart of the concept of social geography and this Handbook reconsiders and redirects research in the disc
Researchers in economics and politics from India and the Czech Republic point out that developing and transitioning countries can neither ignore climate change nor withstand its ravages, and point to
Handbook of Assessing and Treating Substance Abuse and Criminal Conduct:The Progress and Change Evaluation (PACE) Monitor is an instructive guide that helps agencies and providers assess, monitor and
Handbook of Assessing and Treating Substance Abuse and Criminal Conduct:The Progress and Change Evaluation (PACE) Monitor is an instructive guide that helps agencies and providers assess, monitor and
Shared assessment is the standardized approach to assessment and the sharing of information and documentation within and between health and social care. This book offers students and practitioners a
The relationship between the media and viewers, readers and listeners is complex and consequently 'audiences' have become a key area in media and communications research in the social sciences and hu
This clear and concise text sets out the relationship between Criminology and Political Theory. It critically analyzes key theories and debates within Criminology and addresses the major political id
This clear and concise text sets out the relationship between Criminology and Political Theory. It critically analyzes key theories and debates within Criminology and addresses the major political id
Death and dying and death-related behavior involve the causes of death and the nature of the actions and emotions surrounding death among the living. Interest in the varied dimensions of death and dy
Providing a psychological perspective on the use and abuse of alcohol and other psychoactive drugs, this Second Edition includes more coverage of the theories of alcohol and other drug use and abuse,
Jha is a well-known diplomat, author and journalist, and he provides scholars and policymakers with a thorough review of the last three decades of Chinese political economics and its relationship to t
This book aims to contribute to a more reflective approach to key themes in gender and organization, and will be useful for academics and students in all areas of social and behavioral sciences who ar
First (and Second) Steps in Statistics, Second Edition provides a clear and concise introduction to the main statistical procedures used in the psychological and social sciences. The rationale and pr
First (and Second) Steps in Statistics, Second Edition provides a clear and concise introduction to the main statistical procedures used in the psychological and social sciences. The rationale and pr
Benefits and Beyond: A Comprehensive and Strategic Approach to Retirement, Health Care, and More provides readers with a variety of interdisciplinary principles and tools, including labor economics,
Arbnor, a Swedish economist and educator (Mid Sweden U.), and Bjerke, also a Swedish economist and an educator in entrepreneurship and small firms (Stockholm U.) provide a third edition of their bests
Business Research Methods and Statistics Using SPSS provides a simple, easy to follow, and non-mathematical approach to understanding and using quantitative methods and statistics. It is solidly groun
The Second Edition of Preventing and Reducing Juvenile Delinquency: A Comprehensive Framework aims to inform students about the latest research and the most promising and effective programs and provi
Challenging Blank Minds and Sticky Moments in Counselling: A Revised Edition is a hugely pragmatic text that draws on humour and experience to explore and help to demystify some of the issues and dil
The first section is both philosophical and prescriptive. It explores our rich religious and philosophical tradition to probe the very concepts of life and death and then suggests strategies - age ol
