Understanding Criminal Justice addresses the fundamental relationship between law and the criminal justice system, and the ways in which both are intimately connected with wider social forces.
Do international treaties improve women's rights? Is China's human rights record improving? Was Obama right to have the US join the UN... Læs mere
Critical practice is at the core of various activities undertaken with service users, carers and their communities. This title look at key areas... Læs mere
Intended for those who want to refresh their knowledge and understanding of mathematics to GCSE level. This work places emphasis on learning and doing mathematics, with a section on measures and proportion, and statistics.
Developmental Psychology provides student readers with essential help in all aspects of their first course in developmental psychology, including advice on... Læs mere
Various social workers encounter complex and diverse forms of loss throughout their practice. This book helps trainee and practitioners... Læs mere
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