Bennett Schwartz and John Krantz's Sensation and Perception, second edition, is a cutting edge and highly readable account of modern sensation and perception from both a cognitive and neuroc
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
Learning and Memory provides a broad survey of topics including the major behaviorism theories of learning, modern cognitive theories of memory, social learning theories, the roles of emotion and moti
Over the past forty years, the concepts of brands and branding have developed from words that referred to logos and packaging typically found on consumer goods to a vast range of products, services, e
SAGE LIBRARY OF SPORTS STUDIESAs such a major source of passion and influence throughout the world, sport represents a fascinating area of research for academics from a broad range of disciplines, inc
Conflict and Communication introduces students to important theories, key concepts, and essential research in the study of conflict, along with practical skills for managing conflict in their dai
Written by two of the most prominent African-American criminologists in the field,Race and Crime 4th edition provides students with the latest data andcoverage of Black, Hispanic, Asian-American, and
Debates around the origins, nature, value, effectiveness and sustainability of various ‘models’ of capitalism have become increasingly prominent since the collapse of the state socialist political and
Research on autism education has seen rapid expansion in recent years and this worldwide trend shows no signs of abating. This body of knowledge is published in journals from a wide range of disciplin
Fundamental to the study of tourism is the relationship between tourism and development. Tourism represents a major sector of the global economy and, as such, is considered by many to be an effective
‘Climate’ is an old idea, but an idea which retains tremendous power, versatility and utility in today’s world. For the Ancient Greeks, climate worked both as index and as agency , and this dual funct
Against the common assumption that identity 'always mattered', Marie Moran shows that what we now think of routinely as 'personal identity’ actually only emerged with the explosion of consumption in t
This book provides you with the most comprehensive and authoritative overview of youth crime and youth justice available. Keeping you abreast of contemporary debates, this fourth edition of Youth and
Against the common assumption that identity 'always mattered', Marie Moran shows that what we now think of routinely as 'personal identity’ actually only emerged with the explosion of consumption in t
'Bridges the academic gap between textbook and leading edge marketing thinking. It has been substantially revised and is particularly strong on electronic media and their current marketing usage' - Ro
'Bridges the academic gap between textbook and leading edge marketing thinking. It has been substantially revised and is particularly strong on electronic media and their current marketing usage' - Ro
Although leadership theories have evolved to reflect changing social contexts, many remain silent on issues of equity, diversity, and social justice. Diversity and Leadership, by Jean Lau Chin and Jos
The final set of the Central Currents in Globalization series starts off with two volumes that focus on the politics of globalization from ‘above’ and ‘below’.
A critical and systematic introduction, this second edition has been updated to now cover Child Pornography and Policing the Internet, making it the ideal resource for those wanting an up-to-date and
A critical and systematic introduction, this second edition has been updated to now cover Child Pornography and Policing the Internet, making it the ideal resource for those wanting an up-to-date and
Globalization & Crime brings together the closely related subjects of criminology and global sociology. Ideal for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students, it examines established topic
When societies worry about media effects, why do they focus so much on young people? Is advertising to blame for binge drinking? Do films and video games inspire school shootings? Tackling these kinds
When societies worry about media effects, why do they focus so much on young people? Is advertising to blame for binge drinking? Do films and video games inspire school shootings? Tackling these kinds
This is a major new statement on the role of journalism in democracy from one of media and communication's leading thinkers. Written for students, Denis McQuail leads the reader through a systematic e
This is a major new statement on the role of journalism in democracy from one of media and communication's leading thinkers. Written for students, Denis McQuail leads the reader through a systematic e
For this second edition of a text for use in courses concerned with family studies, public health, medical sociology, social inequality, and public policy, author Grochowski (College of St. Benedict a
Population and Society is an undergraduate introduction to population that explains the latest shifts in population studies. The text provides a detailed and completely accessible overview that: - sit
Population and Society is an undergraduate introduction to population that explains the latest shifts in population studies. The text provides a detailed and completely accessible overview that: - sit
This sixth book in the Prevention Practice Kit provides an introduction to evidence-based prevention in psychology. Counselors, psychologists and mental health workers in schools, government agencies,
This volume in The SAGE Reference Series on Disability explores issues facing people with disabilities in employment and the work environment. It is one of eight volumes in the cross-disciplinary and
Education of America’s school children always has been and always will be a hot-button issue. From what should be taught to how to pay for education to how to keep kids safe in schools, impassioned de
This volume in The SAGE Reference Series on Disability explores the arts and humanities within the lives of people with disabilities. It is one of eight volumes in the cross-disciplinary and issues-ba
Coaching is often discussed as if it is a new 'profession' without adequate attention to how it has evolved, what underpins its practice or its training methods. Situating coaching in a wider social a
Coaching is often discussed as if it is a new 'profession' without adequate attention to how it has evolved, what underpins its practice or its training methods. Situating coaching in a wider social a
"This book does not offer a 'miracle cure' for autism, although the authors aim to counteract the prevailing view that autism is a lifetime condition. Authors Walter Solomon, Chris Holland and Mary Jo
Power and Politics, along with the companion set Power and Organizations, takes stock of power theory by reviewing its foundations, current status and emerging new directions in both organization stud
Internationally renowned editors, Stewart R. Clegg and Mark Haugaard, have joined forces to compile two separate but related collections on power theory - a field that continues to have a huge impact
Gardner (education, U. of Stirling, UK) unites UK contributors in education, educational assessment, and science education to examine issues of assessment in primary and secondary education. For this
This book provides a comprehensive overview of assessment that is used to support learning, practice-based theory on assessment for learning, and formative assessment to support individual development
