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Addressing a key area for researchers and academics, this practical text provides readers with all they need to know about the process of applying for research funding.

A guide to undertaking and navigating advanced research in the arts, humanities and social sciences through digital research.

A comprehensive new text from a leading authority, this book consolidates the hows and whys of elite and leadership studies.

This Handbook interrogates a key issue in the study of social work worldwide. Edited by the most respected researchers in the field, it brings together a truly international array of contributors.

The latest edited title published in association with the ISA. Twenty chapters from a very strong group of international authors identify, question and transform key assumptions within modern sociology.

A practical and accessible new edition of this essential text for support staff and those involved in teaching and supporting learning.

A handbook for all beginning and aspiring teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector with essential guidance on the sector and the role of the teacher.

A practical text for trainee primary teachers on teaching arithmetic in the primary school

This text addresses the core knowledge domain of biological psychology, with focused coverage of the central concepts, research and debates in the area. It outlines the importance and purpose of the biological approach and contextualizes it with other perspectives in psychology, emphasizing the interaction between biology and the environment.

Focusing on key areas of surveillance and assessment of the population's health and wellbeing, this book is concerned with assessing and describing the needs, health and wellbeing of specific populations, communities and groups. Case studies, activities and research summaries are used throughout to help the reader understand how to apply theory to practice.

A textbook for masters students that focuses on leadership skills and competences and their application to practice.

Advances in Visual Methodology examines and introduces the cutting edge in using visual methods in social research.

Provides managers and leaders within Health and Social Care organisations with essential planning and budgeting skills.

A user-friendly and accessible text offering comprehensive coverage of the new PTLLS Award for trainee teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

A core textbook for those taking post-qualifying courses in mental health social work and those training to become Approved Mental Health Professionals. Each chapter is mapped against the National Occupational Standards for Social Work.

Student-friendly, engaging textbook that covers all the main topics in health from a critical perspective. Each main topic is covered in-depth with its own chapter, and issues relating to disability as well as research methods are integrated throughout the book.

The new edition of the best-selling introductory guide to Masters-level PGCE courses for all students embarking on postgraduate initial teacher training.

This book covers all the essential clinical and managerial skills taught in simulation labs. It's step-by-step format is laid out clearly and accessibly, with ready-made activities for students and lecturers.

The fifth volume in the cutting edge Cultures and Globalization Series, this volume explores a city's cultural dynamics and its impact on policy including alternative economies, creativity, migration, diversity, sustainability, education and urban planning.

This popular and critically acclaimed Handbook is now available in paperback.

Each chapter in this introduction features existing data sets and hands-on exercises to present readers with all the practical tools needed to successfully use panel data in their research

Packed with case studies and a wide range of international examples, this highly critical text reveals CSR as an attempt to gain legitimacy from consumers and employees, therefore furthering the exploitative and colonizing agenda of the corporation.

This third edition builds on the strengths of the previous two editions while recognising that most people know how to use the internet at least at a basic level now so provides more advanced ideas for harnessing the web in your research.

Explores the field of research ethics and presents a distinctive perspective; one that is at odds with the assumptions underpinning ethical regulation, but also with the views of many qualitative researchers today.

A fresh, timely book from a rising star - this is an excellent resource for students and researchers of everyday life, activism and sustainability across the social sciences. It provides a useful theoretical and methodological framework for understanding everyday practices, and uses real world case-studies to bring it to life.

Accessible and supportive introductory textbook for a wide range of foundation degrees in the children and young people's workforce.

This text brings together in one volume the range of methods available for undertaking qualitative data collection and analysis in organizations.

A truly unique textbook that bridges the gap between neuroscience on the one hand and qualitative/cultural psychology on the other. A landmark and student-friendly book for psychology.

A timely and multidisciplinary addition to the Theory, Culture & Society book series (given the recent turn to affect in the social sciences) from one of the leading figures in body studies today.

This book is a practical guide designed to stimulate story-writing in the early years and primary classroom. It offers a collection of novel and effective ideas which can be used by educators to energize, excite and motivate children to willingly write stories.