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It is important for every student of psychology to understand the classic scholars, the classic studies, and the subsequent generations of people and ideas that have come to define the broad discipline that is 'psychology'. This book combines the biopic with the significance of the major protagonists, organized by 'schools of thought'.

Taking as her starting point the need for students to conduct research for themselves in the `real world', Zina O'Leary guides those new to research through the whys and how-tos of the entire research process. This student-focused book offers a hands on and practical guide to the research process.

The Iraq War provoked widespread public debate, and media coverage of the events have also been the subject of scrutiny. 'Media at War' offers a critical overview of the war coverage, and provides a context for examining questions that emerged about the role of journalists.

`Peer Support in Action contains a great many interesting and practical ideas related to the planning and implemention of a peer based support system in school' - Debate

To what extent are the techniques of campaigning and media management critical to the outcome of modern elections? This book brings together a group of leading scholars to provide a comprehensive analysis of the role and impact of political communications during election campaigns.

This concise and accessible textbook overviews the place and continuing centrality of the concept of class in cultural studies and sociology. The book offers readers a critical introduction to the Marxist and Weberian accounts of class and relates the significance of class in the new social movements.

By giving a detailed picture of the rapidly developing field of educational leadership, this book focuses on how to become a more effective manager and on understanding the vital importance of the manager's role in school improvement.

Explains the problems and limits of narrative analysis. Each chapter emphasizes theory and the ways of thinking about research by means of studies that chapter authors have used in their own research.

An analysis of the promise and limits of grass-roots strategies for community organization, development and planning. Through an analysis of a number of case studies from the United States, William Peterman explores the way such strategies can be used in the revitalization and maintenance of urban neighbourhoods.

By showing teachers what they can do to assess, manage and reduce the time they spend on school work this book will help them achieve a better work-life balance and spend their time working more effectively.

In this book the author presents critical issues about the purposes of educational leadership. It will help educational leaders and aspiring educational leaders to examine their own values and practice.

'For the discerning leader wanting to develop their personal management skills this is a "must have" resource.' - Coleen R Jackson, Director, Roehampton Education Leadership Centre University of Surrey Roehampton

Presents a comprehensive, critical review of social theory that places leading contributions in their larger context. Written predominantly for students, this title deals with results in one of the most comprehensive introductions to social theory published to date.

What is postcolonial studies? What are its achievements, strengths and weaknesses? This book deals with one of the most important issues with special emphasis on neo-liberalism within world poverty and the 'third world'. It clarifies: the territory of postcolonial studies; how identity and postcolonialism relate; and more.

Provides students with a comprehensive overview of the key tenets of liberalism developed through Hobbes, Locke, Kant and Rawls to contemporary theories and debates. This text introduces and explores dominant theories of public reason, namely, pluralism, Neo-Hobbesianism, pragmatism, deliberative democracy, and political democracy.

This handbook clearly explains the concept of "highly qualified teachers" as described by No Child Left Behind, and discusses how to recruit, develop, and retain such teachers.

Provides an introduction to the core issues in social theory. This title provides a 'problem focus' that encourages students to acquire skills of argument and discussion. It provides a concluding chapter relating theory to social domains. It provides relevant examples from everyday life to illustrate key theoretical issues.

Examines the skills needed to work as a journalist in newspapers, television, radio and online. This book provides case studies as a guide to researching stories, interviewing, and writing for each medium, as well as recording material for both radio and television. It offers a range of comment and tips on better ways to approach stories.

'...authoritative and comprehensive. It provides clear, confident and succinct summaries of key terms, concepts,debates and influential figures in the field of social aspects of health' - Ray Fitzpatrick, Professor of Public Health, University of OxfordThis much-needed resource covers over 900 terms commonly used in the health studies field.

Suitable for students doing a course in occupational and organizational psychology, either at third year undergraduate or Masters level, this title provides comprehensive coverage of the British Psychological Society's training requirements for becoming a chartered occupational psychologist.

What are the individual and organizational influences on career choices and adult development? This book provides an overview of the changing context of careers and describes the role of interpersonal relationships as influences on development of a person's identity and learning.

This book shows readers how to be solution-focused educators, creating students who control their own choices and behaviours. Within each chapters the reader will find language lessons, practice scenarios, conversation worksheets, student worksheets, and many immediately usable ideas.

A user-friendly manual on the often-confusing world of nongovernment grants.

Go inside the assistant principal role through the experiences of ninety practitioners.

This reader-friendly second edition provides step-by-step procedures for using data to facilitate effective decision making and focuses on strengthening educators' problem analysis and data interpretation skills.

Designed to help get the best out of your team, this practical book shows how to motivate people through effective design, application, and review of performance management.

This expanded bestseller integrates the latest research and technology with tried-and-true methods for strengthening practitioners' problem-solving and decision-making skills.

A book that is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students of business administration who are pursuing courses in marketing, product portfolio management, new product development and product policy.

Written for professionals working with children and young people who require support, assessment or intervention at home or in school, this interdisciplinary book explores everything from the legislative background and foundations of ideas in the social sciences, to dealing with children's distress, fear or special needs in professional practice.