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Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) is a qualitative research approach committed to the examination of how people make sense of their major life experiences. This handy text covers its theoretical foundations and provides a detailed guide to conducting IPA research.

This book provides a wide-ranging guide to the complex, multidisciplinary area of coaching, exploring coaching theories and approaches, genres and settings, and professional issues.

Written by a team of international experts and taking a truly global approach, Leadership: Contemporary Critical Perspectives is the essential guide to key concepts and contemporary concerns in leadership studies.

A qualitative research book for the 'doers', this text provides really practical coverage for those that are undertaking research in real-world contexts.

A concise introduction to the richness and scope of interviewing in social science research, teaching the craft of interview research with practical, hands-on guidance.

In combining a critical, philosophical approach with an expertly selected body of practical examples, the Second Edition of Chris Hart's landmark text provides both the intellectual understanding and the technical skills required to produce sophisticated, robust literature reviews of the very highest standard.

Highly anticipated Second Edition of one of the most popular and influential books ever written in media and cultural studies. A genuine classic, expertly updated for a new generation of students and researchers.

The definitive text for students and scholars of Consumer Culture Theory (CCT), now fully updated and expanded to include the latest CCT research and consumption and marketplace phenomena.

Your personal toolkit for critical thinking provides a power pack of resources to help you succeed in your essays and coursework - and in life!

An unbiased approach to the latest digital marketing models, offering students and practitioners a range of tools to implement in their digital marketing planning and strategy.

Grounded in real examples, this book gives you the skills and confidence to conduct rich, systematic analysis of print and digital documents.

Conceived by Chris Grey and written to get you thinking, the 'Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap' series offers informal, conversational and critical overviews of popular areas of study.

This book takes the guesswork out of writing your literature review, providing a step-by-step process that works with any data.

Understanding the Sociology of Health, 3rd Edition is a truly 'readable' introduction to a subject which is often shrouded in jargon. Providing case studies and exercises to really get you thinking, this book shows how sociology provides the means to answer complex questions about health and illness, such as why health inequalities exist:The 3rd edition includes four new chapters on - history of health & healing- sexuality - sport, fitness & exercise - death & dyingThough aimed primarily at students on health and social care courses and professions allied to medicine, this textbook provides valuable insights for anyone interested in the social aspects of health.Visit the companion website at www.sagepub.co.uk/barryandyuill3e to find a range of teaching and learning material for lecturers and students.

Drawing on real world data to showcase different techniques, this practical book helps you use R for data analysis in your own research.

A detailed and critical analysis of the multiple types of entrepreneurship, helping students to understand the practical skills and theoretical concepts needed to create their very own entrepreneurial venture.

Cultures lead to differences in children's development, but equally important, culture is an essential component of every child's psychological development. Taking a chronological approach, this book offers a complete picture of child development.

'If you have time to read only one book on how to undertake academic research, this is the one!' - Rebecca Piekkari, Professor of International Business and Vice Dean for Research and International Affairs at Aalto University, School of Business, Finland.

Bursting with tools for analysing texts and structuring critical reviews, this book builds the reader's skills and confidence with critical reading and writing.

A stellar author team guides you through the key topics of human resource management from strategic and international perspectives in this updated edition.

The new edition of this bestselling text is more international, with updated content and examples to explain alternative ways of thinking about management and managing people.