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This successful book is a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of planning rural and urban environments. Introducing general ideas rather than specific practices, the book assumes little prior knowledge and includes concise introductions to the nature and purpose of town planning; wildlife and landscape protection; and pollution control.

'Culture and Everyday Life' is a clearly written and highly accessible text that provides a comprehensive overview of the key theoretical models applied in the study of contemporary cultural practices and their application in everyday settings.

A critical review of contemporary social work theory and its relevance for professional practice. The author explains debates on postmodernism and poststructuralism and applies them to social work practice.

This lively, informative book provides a valuable guide for all nurses who want to know more about clinical supervision, and will enable both supervisors and supervisees to get the most out of the supervisory experience.

Explores the relationships between the national state, globalization and sexual dissidence.

Students at postgraduate, and increasingly at undergraduate, level are required to undertake research projects and interviewing is the most frequently used research method. This book covers all the issues that arise in interview work: theories of interviewing; design; application; and interpretation.

Paul Virilio demonstrates how technology has made inertia the defining condition of modernity. An instantaneous present has replaced space and the sovereignty of territory - everything happens without the need to go anywhere.

Extra para for end of O'Leary blurb:Counselling Couples and Families will be invaluable to beginning counsellors as well as to established practitioners wishing to develop their skills as a relational counsellor, whether or not they have experience in either person-centred or couple and family counselling.

A cultural perspective on every developmental stage from pregnancy to old age, demonstrating the interface between cultural psychology and developmental psychology. It features broad coverage of theoretical and methodological issues which have relevance to this field of enquiry.

This compelling book argues that it is wrong to assume that nations are culturally uniform. Hutchinson provocatively asserts that resting on older diverse ethnic identities, nations adapt from the unpredictable challenges of modernity, and such plurality makes them prone to cultural wars.

This is the first introductory text to offer a critical overview of the concept of quality of life and the ways in which it is researched. Using an inter-disciplinary approach, the book covers every aspect of the concept and its application.

`This provides a well-written critique of the origins and strategic uses of the concept of organizational culture. It provides a useful coverage and critique of the existing literature, demonstrating the need for the reflexive consideration of the way in which this concept is used in management and academia' - Leadership and Organizational Development Journal

Addressing a number of prominent sports and sport stars, this book demonstrates the economic and cultural factors that have contributed to the popularity of sport stars. It also examines issues such as race and gender, the impact of professionalization, growing media coverage, and the role of agents.

Create a powerful professional portfolio with ease using the straightforward tools in this expanded edition, now featuring tips on electronic portfolios and National Board Certification.

In refreshing contrast to most other books on Sigmund Freud, this is a highly accessible account of his life and ideas, which focuses on the relevance of Freud's work for contemporary approaches to counselling and psychotherapy.

Examines the dynamics and effects of racism in counseling with an emphasis on the insidiousness of unintentional racism. The Second Edition provides a new section on the policies and practices of agencies and other institutions in the mental health system unintentionally resulting in service disparities.

Unlike the many books on corporate social responsibility, the focus of this text is on ethical consumers; their behaviour, discourses and narratives as well the social and political contexts in which they operate and the manner and effectiveness of their actions.

Examines the largest clinical sample to date of male survivors of sexual abuse in childhood. Using data from his nationwide North American survey, this title reveals that such abuse is extensive, thus dispelling myths regarding the invulnerability of males.

In Treating Secondary Victims the author builds upon a foundation of both the research literature on incest victims and families, as well as her own clinical experience to provide a conceptual framework for intervention and treatment of the non-offending mother.

Learn how to set up a mentoring program for your district or school that can help administrators be more effective at each stage of their career.

`A book which will be of great interest and use to teachers and school staff' - Young Minds Magazine

This survey of social and cultural theory issues poses a challenge to contemporary cultural studies' emphasis on speculation, rather than observation. The authors invite the reader to question their participation in dominant and subcultural practices by providing perspectives on the everyday through ethnography, textual reading, discourse analysis and political economy.

Comparing Britain and Japan, this text questions the authenticity of the popular image of Japanese personnel and management development, which has been held up as a model. It addresses such topics as different systems of selection and recruitment, and contrasting approaches to management control.

How can you succeed in media, communication and cultural studies? What are the best ways to answer essays and exams? How can you sort out your dissertation? This book defines the field, provides tips on being a good learner; helps them communicate effectively in seminars; and, outlines key ideas and thinkers.