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A cutting edge, student friendly introduction to celebrity studies. Historically and sociologically grounded, Barron covers a broad range of theories and theorists alongside a wealth of global case studies and examples - from Julius Ceasar to modern digtial fandom.

Case Theory in Business and Management takes a fresh and expansive approach to case study research, viewing the topic through the lenses of real world complexity and introducing the 'case theory' concept, an expanded version of case study research which includes both methodology and the types of results that emerge.

A new, highly practical guide to doing mentoring in practice. Packed full of resources to aid learning and with all chapters tied closely to the NMC standards, it explains how to support student nurses from the day that they arrive on placement in six straightforward, concise and clear chapters, and covers essential topics including assessment, the role of the sign-off mentor and team-working.

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Action Research brings together the many strands of action research and addresses the interplay between these disciplines by presenting a state-of-the-art overview and comprehensive breakdown of the key tenets and methods of action research as well as detailing the work of key theorists and contributors to action research.

A multi-disciplinary overview of key contemporary issues surrounding the excitement, contradictions, conflicts, and tensions arising from the social experience of the city and the emergent trends linked to resolving its problems. A student-focused text, it reviews the theoretical literature, examines policy implications and provides comparative case study material throughout.

Written by a leading expert on the topic of bullying, this book brings together the latest research findings, providing global perspectives from Europe, North America, Australasia and Asia.

This revised edition is updated for the new qualification requirements and the Professional Standards for Teachers. Essential course support for the new Level 3 Award by best-selling author of Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

This issue of the magazine includes a special report with reports from a range of countries formerly behind the Berlin Wall about whether the expected level of freedoms have exceeded or not met expectations.

This practical guide for teachers and tutors in the further education and skills sector will help them develop their digital literacy skills in order to enhance teaching and support student learning.

Provides guidance on good practice teaching different subjects in primary education. Linked to the 2014 National Curriculum and full of practical advice for the classroom.

Addressing the practicalities of research, and embracing the complexity and variety of written forms of language, this book helps readers with practical and conceptual tools to ask questions about written discourse, and to analyse the huge variety of texts that make up our linguistic landscape.

Keith Coaley outlines the key ingredients of psychological assessment, providing case studies to illustrate their application, making this an ideal textbook for courses on psychometrics or psychological assessment.

In this new edition of the standard text on the theory and practice of urban regeneration, there are case studies and examples of best practice throughout, and a whole section devoted to international and comparative regeneration.

In this new edition of the standard text on the theory and practice of urban regeneration, there are case studies and examples of best practice throughout, and a whole section devoted to international and comparative regeneration.

Taking exemplar lessons as a starting point for developing subject knowledge, this book supports trainee and current teachers explore the theory behind them and shape lesson plans to effectively teach number in Primary School.

Providing support, guidance, and an aid to study, this handy guide helps you adapt to life as a student in the UK. You will find tips and information on life skills, cultural differences and university life, as well as key research and study skills.

This must-have text bears in mind the various pathways to achieve EYTS and includes leadership activities to carry out within the role, making it an ideal resource for trainees to take them through their course straight into practice.

This is a student guide to effective and ethically sound observation in social work practice.

With contributions from across the globe, this is the first book of its kind to focus specifically on the ethics of education research. Part of the popular BERA/SAGE Research methods in Education series.

This concise and practical guide explores the use of case studies as a method for conducting research in a business and management Masters dissertation.

This book looks at the role and purpose of assessment in primary education and provides guidance and practical strategies, so students will gain a firm understanding of assessment and how to use it effectively in their teaching.

This is an in-depth yet practical guide for Masters students showing how to design, develop and successfully deliver research questionnaires.

In this new Major Work, the international team of editors have created a carefully balanced collection of seminal publications from leading scholars from both inside and outside of China, introduced by a newly written chapter contextualizing the diverse perspectives on China's changing global role they represent.

This is an in-depth yet practical guide for Masters students on basic quantitative methods of analysis, covering the foundations through to the analysis.

The articles in this five-volume collection cover the myriad genetic and non-genetic developmental psychopathological conditions which are now known and being researched from a variety of perspectives, from dyslexia to autism and beyond.

Whether a research student or experienced researcher, this book explains how to conceptualise and ethically conduct research, analyse and theorise from multiple perspectives, and disseminate and publish.

Focusing on understanding and communication whilst considering important statistical theory, this new text provides a key resource for advanced students and researchers on working with statistical data.

'This is a practical and engaging guide to completing a dissertation or thesis. Drawing on the author's extensive experience and expertise, the book contains a raft of insights, hints and tips. It will be of great value to all post-graduate students of nursing and midwifery' - David Barrett, Deputy Head of Department of Nursing, University of Hull

A critical exploration of the constructions of childhood across the social sciences. It questions common global Northern conceptions of childhood and children by providing a wider lens through which to challenge inherent Eurocentrism.

With chapter sequencing following the new Curriculum, this book supports trainee teachers to make use of the opportunities presented in the National Curriculum for effective and engaging Primary Science teaching.