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The readings in this major work cover the wide array of topics in public administration, blending classics in the field with more recent scholarship. Comparative in its approach, this collection is designed for both academics and practitioners across the world.

Focusing on what students really need to know, this book breaks down all of the key social work theory covered across a students' training, demystifying complex concepts by demonstrating their application to real-life practice.

An enormously accessible account of the key philosophical ideas that have informed geographical research. A complete student guide to the theories, methodologies and histories of both human and physical geography.

While quantitative psychology is often associated with the use of statistical models and psychological measurement research methods, this five volume set draws together the key conceptual and methodological techniques and addresses each research question at length.

With over 120,000 copies sold worldwide, Peter Dicken's Global Shift has been the definitive work on economic globalization for almost 30 years now. A tried, trusted and unrivalled resource for undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers across the social sciences, this is a seminal text from an internationally renowned author.

Based on the curriculum developed by the International Association for the Study of Pain, this book offers an essential guide to managing pain. Beginning with an examination of the biology of pain, it then goes on to consider pain management across the lifecourse, looking at key topics including acute pain, cancer pain and pharmacology.

A step-by-step guide to the core techniques used by practitioners in achieving therapeutic change using the cognitive behavioural approach, this new edition drills down into the skills required at each stage of the therapeutic process and with the therapeutic relationship at the core shows trainees practically how to build and maintain a successful working alliance with their clients.

From definitions to interdisciplinary methods, this set will address the practical case study by offering a structured selection of some of the best modern and classic writing on the case study in article form, together with a synoptic editorial introduction and overview of the field of research.

Through case studies and a review of contemporary literature, this book sets out a clear framework for conducting participatory research with children and young people.

Moving from conventional accounts of the society of states to non-state-centric understandings of global politics, this book presents readers with a state-of-the-art overview of international political theory.

Drawn from the author's experience as an internationally recognized theorist, lecturer and practitioner, this book on existential therapy elucidates this notoriously difficult and distinctly different therapeutic approach to counselling and psychotherapy.

Conducting a competent assessment and case formulation can be a daunting task for trainee therapists engaging in clinical assessment for the first time. This book is designed to help, by unpicking the many aspects involved in assessment and case formulation across modalities, practice settings and client groups.

Leadership Development & Practice engages with contemporary debates and issues by drawing together some of the most important and influential research from the related domains of leadership practice and leadership development.

With increasing interest in media power across media policy and the cultural industries, this is a timely revisting of the classic idea of 'media imperialism'. Boyd-Barrett presents a thorough retake for the 21st Century, exploring how structures of power still regulate our access to media.

Taking a thematic approach, this is an ideal beginner's text for students to understand the relationship between childhood and society.

A thought provoking and engaging exploration of contemporary youth studuies, with a focus on change and inequality in young lives in the emerging Asian century.

This succinct overview focusses on the experience of conducting linguistic ethnography and the role of the researcher, providing readers with both a philosophical and practical introduction

Providing a full account of victimisation across the social spectrum of class, race, age and gender, this new edition has new material on defining and constructing victims, fear and vulnerability, sexuality, white collar crime, and implications of policy.

Providing a full account of victimisation across the social spectrum of class, race, age and gender, this new edition has new material on defining and constructing victims, fear and vulnerability, sexuality, white collar crime, and implications of policy.

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 the late 20th Century.

Focuses on enabling students to understand what research is, why it is relevant in healthcare and how it should be applied in practice. This book takes the reader step by step through the research process, from choosing research questions through to searching the literature, analysing findings and presenting the final piece of work.

This Handbook represents a timely and important contribution to popular music studies during a significant period of theoretical and empirical growth and innovation in the field.

Written to guide students through complex groupwork situations, this book explores the knowledge, skills and values required for groupwork practice.

Indispensable to understanding change, this unique text provides a comprehensive examination of how change can be sustained within organizations today.

This key introduction to the theory, concepts and practice of the person-centred approach looks through the lens of the practitioner's experience and personal development.

An authoritative introduction to key issues in the area of crime as it connects to society.

Shortlisted in the Management and Leadership Textbook Category at CMI Management Book of the Year Awards 2016, this book explores the key questions and challenges prevalent in CSR including the history, key drivers, main theoretical perspectives and the dominant practices found in the business community, and also how to implement CSR in practice.

Shortlisted in the Management and Leadership Textbook Category at CMI Management Book of the Year Awards 2016, this book explores the key questions and challenges prevalent in CSR including the history, key drivers, main theoretical perspectives and the dominant practices found in the business community, and also how to implement CSR in practice.

If you're struggling with writing your dissertation, or need to write up a practical report as part of your placement, discover how to craft your writing into a well-written project. Using the 'six Ps' - pondering, preparing, planning, pausing, producing and polishing - you'll learn how to produce a persuasive piece of writing, whatever you're studying.

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 it means to be a professional in the further education and skills sector.