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A clear, bold book which provides a contemporary account of why medicine and health matter in our modern society. Written by an expert in both sociology and medicine, it critically explores key areas of debate and policy whilst explaining the practical realities of medicine today.

This book provides an overview of the field of victimology, with an overarching focus on the extent, causes, and responses to victimization.

A concise, engaging analysis of international journalism and foreign correspondence, from the acclaimed author of the bestselling Get Me A Murder A Day! (2009, 2nd Edition). A cutting edge book from a star author in journalism.

A revised second edition introducing students to the latest in media violence and aggression-related research.

An approachable yet critical introduction to the basics of media and communication studies from two experts in the field.

Captivating in content and style, this book is a concise and timely look at the impact of digital technologies for journalism and the journalist through a cultural, political and economic lens.

A user-friendly book that explores and reflects on effective practice in this key area of the social work curriculum, children and families.

In an engaging style, the author--founder of the Idaho Administrative Technology Leadership Center--explores the complexities of change and implementation of technology in schools.

Demonstrates how creative thinking is an essential element of leadership, especially when bringing about change.

This text offers basic generalist practice methods which emphasize the common elements in working with individuals, families and groups.

Examines the place of gender and feminist scholarship in contemporary critical organization studies. In this book, the authors address concerns of critical organizational scholarship, including issues of discourse, subjectivity, power, race, and class.

The ideal course companion or primer for any undergraduate student of IR - the skeleton of the entire discipline in one accessible book.

Focusing on the experience of teaching and practicing international social work, rather than reflecting on the field, this book offers practical knowledge and strategies aimed at actively addressing issues that are critical to the well-being of people, communities, and nations around the world.

Presenting cross-cultural research on a wide range of organizational topics, this book ranges from the individual to the macro level. Among the issues examined are: organizational trust in international settings, HRM issues in international joint ventures, developing strategic advantage across borders, and social partnerships for sustainable growth.

Walks readers step by step through the process of conducting the evaluation, including how to work with children and parents; when to consider and how to incorporate psychological testing; and how to write up the report, including the importance of providing a thorough analysis explaining the link between the data and your conclusions.

A contemporary and engaging student-friendly text with a multinational focus which conveys the dynamism of the science of psychology.

A well priced introductory student reference title for this popular, interdisciplinary field.

An agenda setting book from a major academic figure in the social sciences.

Supporting Families provides an examination of a large scale, privately funded initiative designed to assist families before child protective services needed to involved.

In this updated edition the author provides exercises that are imaginative and immensely practical in helping qualitative researchers to see the artistic side of research and reflection.

This primer on the mechanics of applying for NIH grants offers hands-on advice that simplifies, demystifies, and takes the fear out of writing a federal grant application

Introduces readers from any background to every step of the qualitative research process, from developing research topics and questions, all the way through writing a final report.

Integrates the most salient research within the interconnected fields of criminology and criminal justice.

Appropriate for beginners and established researchers the book represents SNA in its entirety; as theory as well as method - and is carefully supported by up-to-date statistical models.

The intelligently cross-referenced entries provide a concise overview of the key concepts in the field guiding you through the important debates, sources and research methods in the management and delivery of sport.

Written by internationally renowned scholar Armand Lauffer, the book focuses on how nonprofit agencies operate and not how they are managed. This text addresses the current trend to differentiate how nonprofits are disctint.

Presents an overview of the research, clinical insights, and ethical dilemmas relevant to clinicians who treat intersex youth and their families.

This learning-oriented model of school leadership details four Pillar Practices for helping adults grow throughout their careers: teaming, providing leadership roles, collegial inquiry, and mentoring.

During the 1980s, United States cities came of age as forces to be reckoned with in US foreign policy. This scholarly, yet readable, analysis carefully explores the roots and influence of municipal activism, surveying particular organizing issues and developing an `active city' profile by examining particular cases.

The latest edition of this popular, undergraduate introduction to social research for students who need to understand methodologies and their results. A balanced treatment of qualitative and quantitative methods, with a less formal style than most methodology textbooks.