Details the common approaches to social simulation, to provide social scientists with an appreciation of the literature and allow those with some programming skills to... Læs mere
This book uses in-depth case studies to examines the relationship between advanced study on higher education courses and professional practice. It explores contributions made by research on practice to professional development.
This book focuses on the issues facing practising clinicians wishing to engage in research. It outlines approaches involving both clients and other professionals... Læs mere
Offers a research background for adults helping three- to five-year-olds learn mathematics, including social and emotional processes as well as mathematical ideas and common difficulties. This book includes implications for practice and proposes a playful and sensitive approach.
Social theory is central to the disciplines of sociology, cultural studies, criminology, and media studies. Treating theory as a variety of visual work, and with the help of diagrams... Læs mere
This accessible text takes a multi-disciplinary approach to exploring issues surrounding domestic violence. It draws on contemporary research... Læs mere
Explores the links between therapy and the political world, and their contribution to each other. This collection covers topics such as psychotherapy in the... Læs mere
This book provides a detailed account of loneliness and social isolation as experienced by older people living in Britain.
This is an invaluable tool for postgraduate research students and for students at all levels working on research projects.
This book examines modern theoretical interpretations of social change in relation to young people and provide an overview of their experiences in a number of key contexts such as education, employment, the family, leisure, health, crime and politics.
Read It To Me Now! charts the emergent literacy learning of five four-year old children from different cultural backgrounds in their crucial move from home to school, and demonstrates... Læs mere
This important book provides practical guidance for parents, teachers and other early years practitioners who are concerned with young children's musical development.