A series of lesson plans making up a taught study skills course for secondary schools, sixth forms, FE colleges and Pupil Referral Units.
Contains chapters on intuitive cognition, complexity, emotion, team innovation, development and well-being. This textbook includes seminal papers on creativity,... Læs mere
Clear explanations of the terminology and theory behind self-esteem are offered, as well as many practical examples and useful activities to use with children.
A strong addtion to the Key Concepts series, this book takes a interdisciplinary and an international approach to this increasingly popular field.
Is the pace of life accelerating? If so, what are the cultural, social, personal and economic consequences? This book examines how speed emerged as a cultural issue during industrial modernity.
At a time when religions are increasingly affecting, and affected by, life beyond the narrowly sacred sphere, religion everywhere seems to be caught up in... Læs mere
Provides a systematic A-Z to understanding the city that explains the interrelations between society, culture and economy. This book features: Histories; Economies and Inequalities; Communities; and Order and Disorder.
Shows how happiness and professional success can be achieved through effective personal decision-making. This book is suitable for those in management situations - at various levels - and those who wish to reap the personal benefits of clear thinking.
Offers coverage of the key theories, concepts and issues in social policy. This text has been designed to provide students with the essential tools to gain a clear understanding of the theoretical debates surrounding the discipline.
This text examines the following trends: the shift from criminology to the sociology of law; law as a site of struggle rather than as a tool of reform; the contested nature of "woman" as a category; and the significance of feminists debating about values and epistemologies.
The New Policing provides a comprehensive introduction to the critical issues confronting policing today. It incorporates an overview of traditional approaches to the study of the police with a discussion of current perspectives.
Klaus Eder offers a new perspective on the status of class in modernity. He outlines a cultural conception of class... Læs mere