Explores the historical development of economic theories of society from Marx, through to Weber, Schumpeter, Polanyi and Parsons. The contribution of economic sociology is demonstrated through critical assessments of key areas of their literature.
This paper considers the possible effects of making inferences about individuals from aggregate data. It assumes a knowledge of regression analysis, and explores the utility of... Læs mere
Presents a model for treating specific mental illnesses when combined with substance abuse, integrating theory, research, and techniques from the substance abuse and general mental health fields.
This key text in educational leadership focuses on the significance of the context and culture of schools.
Covers all aspects of project management, explaining in a clear and structured way how to undertake a project and helping readers to identify and acquire the necessary... Læs mere
Doing Educational Research offers a hands-on guide for students engaged in educational research. It provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the key qualitative and quantitative methods necessary for those commencing research for the first-time.
A guide to carrying out a research project in social psychology which challenges the reader to tackle the key methodological and theoretical issues in conducting research. Eight social psychological studies are used to demonstrate a wide range of methods.