Gary Krug demonstrates how communication technology must be studied as an integral part of culture and lived-experience. Rather than stand in awe of the... Læs mere
This interdisciplinary text provides an accessible introduction to childhood studies. The text reviews and critiques contemporary theories of childhood, and gives a clear introduction to key areas of child-related policies.
Shows how the methods and findings of conversation and discourse analysis may inform the development of empirical... Læs mere
This text provides a theoretical and practical basis for understanding inter-organizational collaboration and for designing processes to enable it to work. It develops a framework for what is meant by collaboration and details key features of collaboration in practice.
A critical examination of the principles and practice of qualitative research is provided in this book which examines the interplay between context and method, making it invaluable for both the experienced and the beginning researcher.
This book examines mass media representations of AIDS from their inception through to their... Læs mere
This text provides an analysis of mental health policy shift in the UK, Europe and North America - from institutional to community care - and its consequences in practice.
New approaches from cognitive therapy have made significant advances towards helping clients with psychosomatic problems. This practical and comprehensive guide... Læs mere
This introduction to the core concepts of sociology aims to help students develop the "sociological imagination". By examining contradictory pairs such as structure/agency... Læs mere
In this book the author presents critical issues about the purposes of educational leadership. It will help educational leaders and aspiring educational leaders to examine their own values and practice.
With in-depth analysis of nine different cases, several of which have influenced the codes and regulations of corporate behaviour in the UK and America, this book explores the relationship between governance practice and theory.