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Book SynopsisDo you want to improve your study skills? Packed full of advice on topics including note taking, essay writing, reading strategies and exam techniques, Study Skills for Students with Dyslexia is an essential read for students with dyslexia and other Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs) in further and higher education. The guidance and tools provided help you organise and plan your work, improve your skills and boost your confidence, so you succeed throughout your studies. The new edition contains: A new chapter on critical thinking, giving you confidence in analysing information and expressing an argument A new chapter on how to make the most of lectures, to ensure you're maximising your learning opportunities The latest IT and software references, including links to online assistive technologies A toolkit of downloadable resources to help you plan and study with ease, iTrade ReviewMany students may be able to access both the book and materials to develop their study skills effectively by themselves; especially if they have received study skills support previously, or have already developed effective study habits, as the book and materials would give them new ideas for improving their skills. The strength of the book for study skills specialists is the range of materials it offers, from note-making and note-taking, through to basic maths concepts. The book also offers advice on ways to use strategies most effectively, as demonstrated in chapter 4 which advises on the of use Q-notes. The book’s strategies and ideas, especially the use of technology, would apply to any student, and across the range of learning differences. It can also be adapted for both FE and Secondary students. -- Kevin SmithStudy skills are critical in order to achieve success. They allow students to flourish and discover how they learn best. Study skills guides or books can be used by everyone. In order to reap the most benefits from study skill guides, it is essential to get ones that are best suited to you and your learning disability. I got this one by SAGE publisher. It has helped me to grow academically and understand different concepts vital in academia i.e. critical thinking and writing. Unlike most study skills guides this one comes with electronic resources as well. -- Student reviewTable of ContentsIntroduction - Sandra Hargreaves and Jamie Crabb CHAPTER 1: Managing Your Study - Jamie Crabb, Jane Davis & Sandra Hargreaves CHAPTER 2: Understanding how you Think and Learn - Jane Davis, Jo Easton and Sandra Hargreaves CHAPTER 3: How to make the most of your Lectures - Rachel Simpson CHAPTER 4: Note Taking and Note Making - Kay McEachran CHAPTER 5: Reading Strategies and Speed Reading - Rachel Simpson, Robert Mclaren, Peri Batliwala, Judith Cattermole CHAPTER 6: Answering Essay Questions - Sandra Hargreaves CHAPTER 7: Structuring Different Writing Genres - Helen Birkmyre CHAPTER 8: Critical Thinking - Pauline Sumner CHAPTER 9: Improving Your Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation - Sandra Hargreaves and John Brennan CHAPTER 10: Improving Mathematics Skills and Using Statistics - John Brennan Judith Cattermole CHAPTER 11: Revision and Examination Techniques - Sandra Hargreaves, Jane Davis and Jo Easton, CHAPTER 12: Presentations and Collaborative Learning - Paula Baty & Jamie Crabb CHAPTER 13: The Dissertation Glossary References & Further Reading
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Book SynopsisWritten by a teacher for teachers, the second edition of Ronit Bird'sThe Dyscalculia Resource Booknow comes with 120 games and puzzles and a brand new section on mixed operations puzzles' which require learners to switch mentally between addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. The new edition will also provide access to an accompanying website featuring demo videos of different games and puzzles and the option to easily download and print all the games and puzzles in the book! Ideal for working with students 7 to 14 years old, this is the perfect companion to The Dyscalculia Toolkit, essential additions to every teachers' resource collection. Trade ReviewThe book will be valued by teachers in both mainstream settings and special schools, and the resources can be used to good effect with all children. The wide age range and the different abilities catered for mean this book offers excellent value. -- Sarah BrewTable of ContentsIntroduction Overview Tables PART I Addition and Subtraction Games and Puzzles PART II Multiplication Tables and Division Games and Puzzles Part III Mixed Operations Puzzles Part IV Puzzle Solutions Appendix: Digit Cards Glossary
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Book SynopsisBringing together leading theorists, researchers and policy makers with expertise in using realist methods, this book is a definitive guide to putting realist methodologies into practice. Not just an overview of the field, this book looks to extend current debates and apply realist methods to new and practical challenges in social research. Featuring practical, worked examples of how to turn theory into evidence, it empowers readers not just to understand realist methods, but to use them. It will help readers: - Negotiate the complexity of relational systems - Understand the importance and relevance of cumulative theory - Address concerns over data sources and quality - Be flexible and creative in realist approaches - Produce useful evidence for policy. Sophisticated and globally minded, this book is the perfect addition to the ongoing development and application of realist methods across evaluation, synthesis, and socTrade ReviewThis is the book the realist community has been asking for. It offers "tricks of the realist trade", with useful tips for realist researchers and evaluators in areas from eliciting program theory and data gathering to understanding mechanisms. Reading the book is like eavesdropping on leaders in the field as they discuss each others’ work, and indicate future directions for realist approaches. -- Emma WilliamsThis book is a feast to read and work with. With hands-on advice about realist methods, utilization and fieldwork as well as in-depth discussions around mechanisms, theories, and epistemology, it deserves a very warm welcome from realist and social researchers alike. -- Frans L. LeeuwI wish all social science researchers would read this book – and then think much more carefully about the way they design and enact research studies. It sets out clearly the ideas of realistic or theory-driven evaluation, and brings together great wisdom and experience in doing such evaluations in practice. -- Kieran WalsheThis book successfully combines cutting-edge accounts of the application of realist research with important discussions about its scope. Its appeal is enhanced by the inclusion of significant reflections on the development and current state of play of realist enquiry. -- Sam PorterThis book offers stimulating analyses of the development and application of a realist approach to evaluation, evidence synthesis, and empirical research generally. With illustrations from projects in which they have been involved, the authors illuminate key methodological topics, from the nature of causal mechanisms to the task of "impacting" on policymaking. Anyone with an interest in this approach, and especially in putting it into practice, will find the book essential reading. -- Martyn HammersleyThis important book provides detailed, practical advice on using realist theories and methods in program evaluation and social research. In particular, it is pathbreaking in demonstrating the value of integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches in realist research. -- Joseph MaxwellDoing Realist Research combines the foundations of the realist methodology with the very latest thinking in the application, and development, of the approach. From understanding mechanisms, and the formulation of programme theories, to understanding the role of complexity, and conducting economic evaluations. This engaging, easy to read book provides comprehensive advice and guidance for novices and experts alike. -- Christina CooperThe clear explanations of Programme Theories, Contexts and Mechanisms enable the novice realist researcher to understand the methodology and design their study effectively. There were a number of helpful hints presented, such as the online PubVenn tool that graphically represents the fruits of a literature search. This is a must-have text-book for researchers undertaking a Realist Synthesis or a Realist Evaluation study, particularly masters and doctoral students -- Kate Jack * https://www.nursingtimes.net/opinion/book-reviews/doing-realist-research/7026357.article *In using this book to inform my own research, in both public health and education, it was debates around the conceptualization of mechanisms (a central tenet in realist research), and the role of mechanisms within complex interventions and complex social environments which most captured my interest. These early chapters embody Campbell’s (1998) ‘disputative body of scholars’ as the widely accepted definition of mechanism is challenged, debated, and adapted to meet the needs of the research presented -- Christina Cooper * International Journal of Research & Method in Education *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Doing realist evaluation, synthesis and research - Nick Emmel, Joanne Greenhalgh, Ana Manzano, Mark Monaghan, and Sonia Dalkin Chapter 1: The middle range methodology of realist evaluation - Nick Tilley Chapter 2: Making up mechanisms in realist research - Malcolm Williams Realists need mechanisms, so what are they? The epistemology and ontology of mechanisms Measurement and evidence Some mechanisms Chapter 3: Understanding mechanisms in realist evaluation and research - Gill Westhorp Constructs of mechanism Mechanisms in evaluation Open systems Alternate constructs of mechanism Powers and liabilities Interactions Processes Reasoning and resources Multiple constructs of mechanism Mechanisms and the context-mechanism relationship Chapter 4: Making claims using realist methods - Brad Astbury Historical context Conducting realist evaluation: an illustration The set-up Enter middle-range theory Tricks of the realist trade Chapter 5: Theory and realist methods - Bruno Marchal, Guy Kegels and Sara Van Belle Using realist evaluation in HPSR in low-resource settings With which theory to start? How to elicit the initial programme theory Chapter 6: Researching complex large scale nested interventions - David Byrne Large scale interventions Defining boundaries Traces of the conditions of a system Chapter 7: Using realist approaches to explain the costs and cost-effectiveness of programmes - Rob Anderson, Rebecca Hardwick, Mark Pearson, and Richard Byng What are realist evaluations? What are economic evaluations? How are they different from realist evaluation? Measurement vs explanation/theory-building Creating localised vs generalizable knowledge What would more explanatory economic evaluation look like? Programme theories of cost-effectiveness – a worked example Refining the theories of cost-effectiveness Chapter 8: Data gathering for realist reviews - Geoff Wong Gathering data Relevant data Programme theory Rigour, data ‘quality’ and more... Chapter 9: Scoping and searching to support realist approaches - Andrew Booth, Judy Wright and Simon Briscoe The "realist search" and synthesis Complementary searching techniques The role of the information specialist in supporting realist approaches Elements of a “realist search” Sources of programme theories Chapter 10: Evidence from realist research, its influence and impact - Mark Monaghan and Annette Boaz Impact debates The emergence of the systematic review Considering the emergence and reach of realist review Some provisional lessons from and for realist review Analysing impact Chapter 11: Realist research, guidelines and the politics of evidence - Mike Kelly EBM, clinical medicine and public health Epistemic shifts Developing the evidence base and guidelines in public health in practice Guideline development Realism and EBM meet realpolitik Chapter 12: Realist memorabilia - Ray Pawson The test of time CMO revisited Utilisation
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Book SynopsisEagerly awaited by many counsellors and psychotherapists, this new edition includes an updated preface, new content on recent research and new developments and debates around relational depth, and new case studies. This groundbreaking text goes to the very heart of the therapeutic meeting between therapist and client. Focusing on the concept of 'relational depth', the authors describe a form of encounter in which therapist and client experience profound feelings of contact and engagement with each other, and in which the client has an opportunity to explore whatever is experienced as most fundamental to her or his existence. The book has helped thousands of trainees and practitioners understand how to facilitate a relationally-deep encounter, identify the personal blocks' that may be encountered along the way, and consider new therapeutic concepts such as 'holistic listening' that help them to meet their clients at this level. This classic text rTrade ReviewOnly occasionally do books change the very way we think about practice and introduce concepts that have the power to redefine some of our work, the first edition of Working at Relational Depth did just that, and this second edition takes us several steps further. Entirely updated, refreshed and contemporary in its approach this is, once again, a tour de force in the literature; a further critical development in our understanding of the relationship in counselling and psychotherapy. -- Dr Andrew ReevesWorking at Relational Depth in Counselling and Psychotherapy 2nd Edition, co-authored by Mick Cooper and Dave Mearns, is a wonderful book which should be on every counsellor’s and counsellor training course’s reading list. -- Moira BishopThis book reminds us that therapy is both an art and a science. The struggle to find words to describe moments of deep healing between two people is balanced by an absorbing look at the neuroscience, developmental psychology and evidence that underpin relational depth. This is both poetry and prose which speak across the different modalities to all therapists who care about their clients. -- Fiona Ballantine Dykes, Intergrative Therapist and Head of Professional Standards BACPThe illustrative examples, client accounts and research meshed together into an enjoyable, informative and thought provoking read. It enabled me to realize that, fundamentally, working at relational depth means two human-beings allowing themselves to be seen exactly as they are. Human. With flaws and fears and needs and desires. -- Heather RimmerTable of ContentsChapter 1 - Foundations for a relational therapy Chapter 2 - Psychological distress: a relational understanding Chapter 3 - Relational depth in therapy: what it is and why it may help Chapter 4 - A continuing relationship at depth: ′reaching the parts...′ Chapter 5 - Working with Dominic: a ′partial′ drunk Chapter 6 - Earning the right to work with Rick: a traumatised client Chapter 7 - Facilitating a meeting at relational depth Chapter 8 - The therapist′s developmental agenda Chapter 9 - Towards a revolution
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Book SynopsisSusan Howard explains in a clear, jargon-free style, the concepts at the heart of the psychodynamic approach, and, drawing on case material, describes the therapeutic practice which rests on those ideas. Assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, the book introduces: the history of the approach main key concepts practical techniques used by practitioners In the first chapter, you are introduced to a client, Layla, whose case you′ll revisit throughout the book, helping you connect theory and practice. This edition also includes new material on working with diversity and difference, neuroscience and extended discussion on ethics.Trade ReviewStudents studying Psychodynamic Counselling will find this third edition absorbing, essential reading. The introduction of case material provides a thread throughout the text and the extra chapters exploring neuroscience and research are useful and vital inclusions. Social work colleagues and other professionals will appreciate the clear explanation of basic concepts. -- Pam FirthTable of ContentsChapter 1: Beginnings Chapter 2: Key Concepts in Psychodynamic Counselling Chapter 3: How Did We Get Here? Chapter 4: Putting Concepts into Practice: What Happens in Psychodynamic Counselling? Chapter 5: Practical Skills in Psychodynamic Counselling Chapter 6: Psychodynamics and Neuroscience Chapter 7: Beyond Theory and Practice Chapter 8: Evidencing Success
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Book Synopsis62% of teachers in secondary schools are women but only 39% of secondary headteachers are female Only 7% of women in education will attempt to negotiate their initial salary offer, compared to 57% of their male counterparts 1 in 4 teachers who quit the classroom in recent years were women aged 30–39 What would you do to make a change today if you were 10% braver? This is the ultimate guide for women in education. Written by leading members of the grassroots #WomenEd movement, it offers guidance on how to attain and succeed in leaderships positions, alongside nuanced analysis and debate of topics including: the gender pay gap, gender stereotyping in schools and beyond, the realities experienced by BME leaders and how flexible working cultures can redress inequities. Each chapter gives advice on how we can all change things for the better, as individuals, in our schools, and across the system, and how you can be part of the #WomenEd movement to improve equality in education for everyone. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Don′t miss BEING 10% BRAVER - the sequel book to 10% Braver that will inspire you to take your #10percentbraver journey further. Filled with real-life stories of women leaders in education, drawn from across the #WomenEd community. Out now! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** "This book matters because it is guaranteed to inspire, to educate and to spark a much-needed clamour for women to assume roles of influence throughout our education system." -Alison Peacock, Chief Executive of the Chartered College of Teaching ***Trade ReviewWritten for all women in education, 10% Braver brings together a collective call to arms developed within the grassroots organisation, WomenEd. Its main message? Female leaders in education are underrepresented, something that needs to change. -- Hannah Stoten * Schools Week *Table of ContentsChapter 1: #WomenEd: Our story and our values - Hannah Wilson Chapter 2: #10% Braver: Feel the fear and do it anyway - Sue Cowley Chapter 3: Pink and blue limit us all - Jules Daulby Chapter 4: International perspectives - Liz Free Chapter 5: Concrete ceilings and kinked hosepipes: Understanding the experiences of BME female leaders in schools - Sameena Choudry Chapter 6: Doing leadership differently - Angela Browne Chapter 7: Removing the blinkers - Claire Nicholls Chapter 8: Get the job you dream of: Applying for leadership positions - Jill Berry Chapter 9: The #HeForShe agenda: What male leaders need to do to actively enable equality in education - Chris Hildrew Chapter 10: Flexing our schools - Helena Marsh and Caroline Derbyshire Chapter 11: What price equality?: The gender pay gap - Vivienne Porritt Chapter 12: Still we rise: Our agenda for the future - Keziah Featherstone
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In his signature pragmatic and friendly style, David Silverman acts as your stand-in supervisor in the seventh edition of this book, taking you step-by-step through different methods for making sense of qualitative data. Whether you are interested in analysing visual images, interviews, focus groups or online data, this book provides a clear framework for using qualitative data to answer your research questions. The book provides: • A strong grounding in research design principles so you can embed best practice into your research project. • Diverse real-world examples so you can see how principles are applied in practice. • Coverage of new developments in qualitative research including working with online data. If you are new to qualitative research or conducting your first research project in the social sciences, this book gives you the practical grounding in qualitative methods you need to get started.
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Book SynopsisThis textbook introduces students to the field of marketing management by emphasizing a customer-centric approach, which involves defining the purpose of marketing as the recruitment, defence, leverage, and development of customer/brand relationships. Because customers vary in their needs for products and services and their relationships with brands, you'll discover how segmentation and differentiation play a crucial role in marketing management.After delving into market dynamics, customer behaviour, and market communications, you'll explore the three main areas within marketing management: customer portfolio management, product portfolio management, and brand portfolio management. Finally, you'll gain insights into developing marketing/business strategies and plans for success through comprehensive analysis, resource allocation, budgeting, and measuring key performance indicators.Features include case studies to bring theory to life, further reading suggestions to
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Book SynopsisA pathbreaking introduction to the controversial, contested and deeply political topic of development. Written in an engaging and eminently readable style, leading authors invite readers to examine the political dynamics behind some of today's most complex global issues, from rising inequality and social exclusion to the climate crisis. By confronting false assumptions and dispelling myths, the book challenges readers to see politics as not only the obstacle to development, but also the means to achieve it. The Politics of Development is grounded in the everyday challenges facing people around the world in accessing the vital resources they need to survive and thrive. It illustrates the unavoidable reality that politics shapes who gets what, when, how; whether in family settings, local communities, national stages or global arenas. It provides readers with a clear roadmap for action centred on institutions, interests, and ideas, to better navigate competing demands and push forward profound change. There are no easy answers to the politics of development instead, this book provides the analytical tools to understand why getting development right can be so hard and how you can positively respond to some of the critical challenges facing governments, societies and citizens around the world today. This text is essential reading for any student of the politics of development or Development Studies, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Claire Mcloughlin is Associate Professor of Politics and Development, University of Birmingham, UK Sameen Ali is Assistant Professor of International Development, University of Birmingham, UK Kailing Xie is Assistant Professor of International Development, University of Birmingham, UK Nicholas Cheeseman is Professor of Democracy and International Development, University of Birmingham, UK David Hudson is Professor of Politics and Development, University of Birmingham, UK
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Book SynopsisIn this fresh and friendly introduction to the key concepts, debates and theories of digital media, Simon Lindgren explores what it means to live in a digital society.
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Book SynopsisThis classic text demonstrates psychodynamic theory and practices across the counselling process beginning middle - end.This revised sixth edition includes a new preface, updated further reading sections and a new chapter covering contemporary issues including online working, the application of a social justice and DEI agenda within the field of psychodynamic theory and practice.Counselling in Action is a bestselling series of practical introductions designed for trainees and practitioners. Each book introduces one of the main theoretical approaches and provides a guide to the process of counselling from beginning to end. Covering theory and practice, they are trusted companions for many courses in counselling and psychotherapy and other professions such as nursing, social work and teaching.
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Book SynopsisWhy do health inequalities exist? How do gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity or class affect health? How do climate change and technology impact health and illness?Written in a clear, student-friendly style, this is an exploration of the key sociological debates, themes and theories as they relate to health. Taking a global perspective, it is packed with comparative examples, case studies and activities, showing how sociology can answer complex questions about health and illness and make you a better practitioner.In this book you will:Build your foundational knowledge with clear discussions of the research and perspectives within the sociology of health, along with a historical overview of the subject.Read chapters based on a diverse range of key themes from gender and sexuality to health inequalities, race, class, mental health and ageing.Apply what you've learnt across different cutting-edge contexts and real-life situations, including pandemics, policy, sport, and technology.This textbook provides valuable insights for anyone studying health and social care, nursing or who is interested in the social aspects of health.
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Book SynopsisUsing Generative Artificial Intelligence as a student can be confusing and challenging. This authoritative guide equips you with practical knowledge, enabling you to leverage GenerativeAI as a powerful study aid and embark on your academic journey with confidence. Exploringa wide spectrum of topics, from demystifying jargon and fostering critical thinking to addressing diversity, inclusion and academic integrity, this book is an essential companion for any Higher Education student looking to enhance their academic skill set and achieve success in their studies.By the end of this book you will:- Become critically literate atusing GenerativeAI- Learn how to use Generative AI to enhance traditional study methods- Encounter real-life case studies and worked-through examples to put theory into practice- Gain a comprehensive grounding in how to engage with Generative AI Tools
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Book SynopsisThe #1 resource for carrying out educational research as part of postgraduate study.
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Book SynopsisHE students rightly have high expectations of their lecturers and tutors. As staff in HE adapt their teaching to fit the changing share of HE, more support is needed. This A-Z guide is an essential resource to support those teaching in HE today to enhance their practice. This text is a rich source of innovative approaches for learning and teaching in HE. It addresses some common issues faced by lecturers in HE and includes case studies and practical suggestions for teaching. The text takes a critical approach to exploring themes from different perspectives and highlights important and recent theory in the field. This second edition includes more content on teaching and learning online, a new chapter on decolonising the curriculum and many more updates throughout.Table of ContentsA is for Action B is for Blue Skies C is for Communications D is for Design E is for Emotion F is for Flexible G is for Groups H is for Whole I is for Internationalisation J is for Joy K is for Knowledge L is for Listening M is for Metalearning N is for No One Eclipsed O is for Occupations P is for Presentations Q is for Quiet R is for Room S is for Skillful T is for Tales U is for Understanding V is for Visuals W is for Wellbeing X is for Expectations Y is for Why? Z is for Zzzzzzz
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Book SynopsisFeatured in the Financial Times Best Books of the Year 2020 The evidence is rigorously marshalled and the...solutions equally clearly illuminated. A definitive study. - Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator, The Financial Times In this vital new book, Britain′s first Professor of Social Mobility Lee Elliot Major and Stephen Machin, reveal the causes of the UK’s low social mobility, explain why it′s getting worse, and outline how we reverse this worrying trend, before it’s too late. It covers the history of social mobility in the UK, explores international comparisons, analyses the recent ‘dark age’ of declining absolute mobility, and investigates issues such as how family traits affect inter-generational mobility. The authors then outline what it is we should do about this pressing issue. Calling for a fundamental shift in debates about social mobility and arguing that only by establishing general principles of fairness in society can we agree the major policy reforms that can make Britain a more mobile and just society for all.Trade ReviewThe authors are two well-known British experts on the economics of social mobility. In this short, but comprehensive, survey, they illuminate the relatively poor UK record on mobility and what might be done to improve it. The evidence is rigorously marshalled and the complexities (and political difficulty) of solutions equally clearly illuminated. A definitive study. -- Martin WolfAn assured and detailed book bringing together the latest research, wide-ranging recommendations for practice and authoritative critiques of conventional wisdom. It’s a solid grounder for those new to the topic and has plenty of fresh perspective for readers who know the field well. -- Sam BaarsWritten by two of the leading authors on social mobility in the U.K., this book is an excellent and accessible entry point into a large and complex academic literature. It covers enormous ground, from technical issues about how to measure social mobility, to reasons for the historical trends in U.K. post war social mobility. It also puts the U.K. in an international context and suggests concrete policy solutions for the future. A must read for policymakers! Written in an engaging way, I can see it will become a primer on social mobility for years to come. -- Anna Vignoles, Professor, Faculty of Education, University of CambridgeTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Background 3. What Do We Know About Social Mobility? 4. What Should We Do About Social Mobility? 5. Conclusion
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Book SynopsisIn the public sector inspection regimes and performance targets provide a powerful and dominant narrative, often placing pressure on professionals and organisations to continuously quantify the quality of services and to achieve targets. This book explores the background, development, techniques and impact of such regimes across areas of the public sector including schools, universities, police forces, children’s services and health services. Putting inspection and audit regimes under scrutiny, the author questions their role and function across these organisations and builds a persuasive critical argument for the re-thinking of public accountability mechanisms and techniques. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Measuring everything in the public sector Chapter 2: Assessing quality in universities: measuring teaching and research Chapter 3: Targets and transparency in the NHS: promoting patient choice through the audit culture Chapter 4: Schools and the role of Ofsted: ′you could hear the sound of staple guns in the corridors from dawn to dusk!′ Chapter 5: Children′s social care: measuring the immeasurable Chapter 6: Crime and policing: holding the police accountable Chapter 7: Rethinking the audit culture: towards an alternative
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Book SynopsisCompleting a systematic review and unsure where to start or what path to take? Set out on your journey confidently with this practical guide written by a team of experienced academics. With a friendly, accessible style, the book covers every step of the systematic review process, from planning to dissemination. This book will help you to: • Work with qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods data • Understand the how-to of systematic reviews with a range of real-life examples and case studies • Learn from students who have been in your shoes with FAQs taken from actual supervision meetings. This book will not only support you to overcome common challenges and pitfalls, it will give you the knowledge and skills to produce an excellent review and you might even enjoy the journey! Alongside updated examples and case studies, this edition also includes two new chapters to help you write and register your review protocol and understand and synthesise data from correlational and experimental studies. The book is accompanied by an online guide for teaching, including videos, example documents, further reading, software recommendations and weblinks.Trade Review′This is an excellent resource for researchers of all levels looking to conduct a systematic review. User friendly, logical and well structured, the book holds the hand of the reader through each step of conducting a systematic reviews. I would recommend this resource unreservedly′ -- Rhodri LloydTable of ContentsChapter 1: What is a Systematic Review? Chapter 2: Planning and Managing My Review Chapter 3: Defining My Review Question and Identifying Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria Chapter 4: Writing a Protocol Chapter 5: Developing My Search Strategy Chapter 6: Applying Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria Chapter 7: Data Extraction: Where Do I Begin? Chapter 8: Quality Assessment: Where Do I Begin? Chapter 9: Understanding and Critically Appraising Data from Experimental and Correlational Studies Chapter 10: Understanding and Synthesizing Numerical Data from Intervention Studies Chapter 11: Understanding and Synthesizing Qualitative Data Chapter 12: Reviewing Economic Evaluations Chapter 13: Writing My Discussion and Conclusions Chapter 14: Disseminating My Review
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Book SynopsisHow do teachers develop their understanding of the foundation principles of assessment , stay up to date with the latest classroom approaches and have the confidence to evaluate and question the effectiveness of new methods? This professional resource for teachers supports them to understand the what, why and how of assessment. It provides key knowledge on the types and purposes of assessment and explores key themes such as validity, reliability and fairness. It explores assessment in practice offering practical support for busy teachers and takes an in-depth look at how qualifications are designed and developed and how examinations are marked, graded and regulated. Table of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: The principles of assessment What is assessment? Validity Reliability Fairness and ethics Standards and comparability Part 2: Assessment principles in action Assessment by exam boards Assessment in schools Assessment in society (beyond schools) Assessment and neurodiversity Assessment and mental health The future of assessment Glossary
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Book SynopsisWhat to expect from the new edition: · Full discussion on the impacts from Covid-19 on health strategy · Increased emphasis on upstream interventions rather than patient-centred, individualised (downstream) approaches · Increased internationalisation – more comparative examples and international perspectives prioritising northern Europe, Scandinavia and the US Health promotion is being taught to an increasingly diverse range of students, either because of background, future career plans or the increasing international student numbers. This book provides international examples, applicable to a range of health professions, to meet the needs of diverse cohorts. The international case studies provided online also mean that international students in the UK have access to cases that can be more relevant to their own countries. It can be a challenge understanding the ′softer side′ of health science, particularly understanding how to think outside an individual responsibility for Health promotion/public health. The focus of this book is setting out the process of planning, implementing and evaluating successful health programmes meaning that you are introduced to the ′softer side′ in an applied way - making it easier for you to see the importance of what you are studying.Table of ContentsHealth and health promotion Assessing health and its determinants The determinants of health actions Health promotion planning - a strategic approach Information needs Health public policy Education for health Mass communication Working with communities Settings for health Evaluation Evidence-based health promotion
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Book SynopsisPositioning diversity in the curriculum is a complex task and knowing where to start is one the biggest challenges teachers face.This book is a dynamic guide for educators, blending both theoretical insights and practical strategies. It empowers teachers to create curricula that celebrate the rich tapestry of global cultures and recognize the value of diverse sources of knowledge. Moreover, it delves into inspiring ways to ignite deep curiosity about the world, spanning the past, present, and future.Drawing on her 20 years' experience in UK schools, Kara allows us to reflect on what we choose to teach and why.
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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive guide to the core areas of early learning and childcare is designed to equip students to synthesise theory, research and practice to become reflective, evidence-based practitioners. Featuring a diverse and experienced team of authors, this essential book covers policy, theories of childhood, professional development and urgent issues impacting the sector today such as diversity and inclusion, being trauma-aware and children’s rights. Each chapter includes case studies, key ideas, views from practice, questions and more helping to bring topics to life, making this a rich resource that will support your studies. Dr Mike Carroll is a retired Senior Lecturer currently working as an Associate Tutor in Education at the University of Glasgow, Education Consultant and the co-author of Understanding Teaching and Learning in Primary Education (2018). Mary Wingrave, is a Senior Associate Tutor and was formerly a Senior Lecture in Education at the University of GlasgowTable of ContentsPART 1: Policy and legislative context of non-compulsory care and education (NCE) in the UK Legislative and policy frameworks: practice and implementation - Craig Orr and Mary Wingrave Safeguarding and protecting children: from policy to practice - Ruth Myles and Jana Chandler Diversity, equity and inclusion in early years - Margaret McCulloch and Tracey Stewart Children’s Rights and the UNCRC - Jana Chandler and Ruth Myles PART 2: Contexts of childhood Theories of child development - Mike Carroll Contemporary perspectives of children and childhood - Mary Wingrave and Jillian Barker Personal, social and emotional development - Marie McQuade and Irene Pollock Attachment-focused and trauma-aware early childhood practice - Christine McKee and Mark Breslin PART 3: Early Learning Creating learning environments - Elizabeth Black and Jacqui Horsburgh Early language and literacy development - Jennifer Farrar and Kelly Stone Early mathematical development - Susie Marshall and Julie Robinson Digital learning in early childhood - Irene Pollock and Martin Winters PART 4: Perspectives on Play Playful pedagogy - Elizabeth Black Space to play - Joe Houghton and Kristina Robb Outdoor learning - Mike Carroll and Jillian Barker PART 5: Developing the non-compulsory care and education workforce Professionalisation of the non-compulsory sector in the UK - Mary Wingrave Professional learning and the reflexive practitioner - Irene Pollock and Tracey Stewart Professional inquiry - Mike Carroll and Mary Wingrave Evaluation in childcare settings - Jacqui Horsburgh and Kristina Robb PART 6: The wider context of non-compulsory care and education Leadership and management in childhood practice - Mike Carroll and Craig Orr Working in partnership - Marie McQuade and Tracey Stewart International perspectives on childcare provision and practice - Cynthia Abel, Marie McQuade and Craig Orr
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Book Synopsis"If you′re looking to be that top student, this book is a must!" – five-star student review Packed with study tips, activities, templates and quotes from students, this is your essential guide to university, showing you step-by-step how to study effectively and make the best of your time at university. Whether you are going to university straight from school, as a mature, or as an overseas student studying in the UK for the first time, you′ll find out how to: Sail through those tricky first weeks Get the most out of lectures by understanding how you learn Learn techniques for academic writing and research Effectively work with others in groups, seminars and workshops Write assignments and pass exams with flying colours Build your CV and plan your next steps after graduation. New to this edition is content on how to thrive at university, learn and research digitally, and how to develop your employability skills. Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Table of ContentsPart I: The Starter Kit Introduction How To Learn, How to Study How To Survive and Thrive Part II: The Survival Kit How To Enjoy Academic Reading How To Make the Best Notes How To Be Analytical and Critical How To Be Reflective How To Get On In Groups How To Become an Excellent Digital Scholar Part III: The Big Assessment Toolkit: Assessments – How To Excel University Assessment and How to Succeed How To Reference and Avoid Plagiarism How To Write Great Essays How To Produce Excellent Reports How To Devise and Deliver Excellent Presentations How To Revise For and Pass Exams PART IV: The Employability Kit Employability
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Book SynopsisThe seventh edition of Criminological Theory: Context and Consequences builds on its prior success with updated coverage of criminological theory and a fresh look at policy implications. The new edition continues to offer a rich introduction to how scholars analyze crime in a clear, accessible text which moves readers beyond commonsense knowledge of crime to a deeper understanding of the importance of theory in shaping crime control policies. This thoroughly revised edition covers traditional and contemporary theory within a larger sociological and historical context, and offers diverse coverage of major criminological theories includes perspectives ranging from biosocial theories to cultural criminology. The development of theories is covered within a broader sociological and historical context. The authors explore policy implications and applications. Chapter-opening photos of key theorists help motivate the discussions that follow, while a unique chapter on white collar crime is indicative of the comprehensive theory coverage offered in this book.
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Book SynopsisWritten by a team of renowned experts in the field, Marketing: A Critical Textbook provides a unique introduction and overview of critical approaches to marketing. Ideally suited to advanced students of marketing, the book uses examples and ′real world′ case studies to illustrate and discuss major alternative and critical perspectives on the subject, enabling students to constructively question the conventional assumptions, concepts and models with which they are already familiar. - Explains and debates key concepts in a clear, readable and concise manner. - Provides practical and innovative demonstrations of abstract and difficult concepts through classroom exercises and individual and group activities. - Includes a glossary of critical marketing terms. - Additional material on the companion website, including a full Instructor′s Manual and free access to full-text journal articles for students. Table of ContentsIntroducing the History of Marketing Theory and Practice Marketing ′Science′ and the Paradigm Debates What′s the Story? Analyzing Marketing Discourse Interrogating the Ideological Function of Marketing The Management of Marketing Taking a Different Look at Business-to-Business Marketing Consumer Surveillance and Marketing Research Consumer Rights and Resistance Consumer Society and the Production of Identity Marketing and the Sign Globalization and Ethics
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Book Synopsis`This comprehensive collection of almost 40 chapters - each written by a leading expert in the field - is the essential reference for anyone undertaking or studying qualitative research. It covers a diversity of methods and a variety of perspectives and is a very practical and informative guide for newcomers and experienced researchers alike' - John Scott, University of Essex`The best ways in which to understand the issues and processes informing qualitative research is to learn from the accounts of its leading practitioners. Here they come together in what is a distinctive and wide-ranging collection that will appeal to postgraduates and social researchers in general' - Tim May, University of Salford`This excellent guide engages in a dialogue with a wide range of expert qualitative researchers, each of whom considers their own practice in an illuminating and challenging way. Overall, the book constitutes an authoritative survey of current methods of qualitative research data collection and analysis' - Nigel Gilbert, University of SurreyLearning to do good qualitative research occurs most fortuitously by seeing what researchers actually do in particular projects and by incorporating their procedures and strategies into one's own research practice. This is one of the most powerful and pragmatic ways of bringing to bear the range of qualitative methodological perspectives available. The chapters in this important new volume are written by leading, internationally distinguished qualitative researchers who recount and reflect on their own research experiences as well as others, past and present, from whom they have learned. It demonstrates the benefits of using particular methods from the viewpoint of real-life experience.From the outside, good research seems to be produced through practitioners learning and following standard theoretical, empirical and procedural formats. But from the inside we learn that qualitative research (like other forms of scientific endeavour) is also a biographical engagement, rendering its scholarly and practical contributions in its own terms. Standards take on practical meaning as the distinct activities of qualitative research resonate throughout the enterprise, complicating its accountability to itself and to others. In an authoritative yet accessible manner, Qualitative Research Practice reveals the special features of this engagement, teaching us that qualitative research is as much a craft and practice as it is a way of knowing.Presenting a comprehensive examination of contemporary and traditional varieties of qualitative research practice, Qualitative Research Practice will be an invaluable resource for advanced students and researchers in any discipline. It is an essential and definitive guide to the major forms of qualitative methods in use today, written by leaders in the relevant fields of research practice.Table of ContentsIntroduction - Clive Seale et al Inside Qualitative Research PART ONE: ENCOUNTERING METHOD Interviews - Tim Rapley Oral History - Joanna Bornat Biographical Research - Gabriele Rosenthal Focus Groups - Phil Macnaghten and Greg Myers Grounded Theory - Ian Dey Performance and Rehearsal - Paul Atkinson The Ethnographer at the Opera PART TWO: ANALYTIC FRAMEWORKS Narrative Research - Molly Andrews et al Feminist Approaches - Celia Kitzinger The Foucaultian Framework - Gavin Kendall and Gary Wickham Ethnomethodology - Paul ten Have Conversation Analysis - Anssi Perakyla Discourse Analytic Practice - Alexa Hepburn and Jonathan Potter Critical Discourse Analysis - Ruth Wodak PART THREE: FIELD RELATIONS Ethnography and Participant Observation - Sara Delamont Ethical Issues - Anne Ryen Working in Hostile Environments - Nigel Fielding Politics, Research and Understanding - Les Back Collaborative and Team Research - Linda S Mitteness and Judith C Barker PART FOUR: CONTEXT AND METHOD Context - James Holstein and Jaber Gubrium Working it Up, Down and Across Working Qualitatively and Quantitatively - Julia Brannen Secondary Analysis of Archived Data - Louise Corti and Paul Thompson Reanalysis of Previously Collected Material - Malin Akerstr[um]om, Katarina Jacobsson and David W[um]asterfors The Internet as Research Context - Annette Markham Documents - Lindsay Prior Visual Methods - Sarah Pink PART FIVE: QUALITY AND CREDIBILITY Quality in Qualitative Research - Clive Seale Five Misunderstandings about Case Study Research - Bent Flyvbjerg Sampling, Representativeness and Generalizability - Giampietro Gobo Working with `Key Incidents′ - Bob Emerson Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis - Udo Kelle PART SIX: AUDIENCES AND APPLICATIONS Preparing and Evaluating Qualitative Research Proposals - Janice Morse Qualitative Market Research - Gill Ereaut Qualitative Evaluation Research - Moira Kelly Action Research - Donna Ladkin Teaching Qualitative Method - Martyn Hammersley Writing a Social Science Monograph - Barbara Czarniawska Publishing Qualitative Manuscripts - Donileen Loseke and Spencer Cahill PART SEVEN: THE INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT The Globalization of Qualitative Research - Pertti Alasuutari
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Book SynopsisThisFifth Editionof Neil J. Salkind'sStatistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics: Using Microsoft Excel, presents an often intimidating and difficult subject in a way that is clear, informative, and personable. Opening with an introduction to Excel, including coverage of how to use functions and formulas, this edition shows students how to install the Excel Data Analysis Tools option to access a host of useful analytical techniques. New to theFifth Editionis new co-author Bruce Frey who has added a new feature on statisticians throughout history (with a focus on the contributions of women and people of color). He has updated the Real-World Stats feature, and added more on effect sizes, updated the discussions on hypotheses, measurement concepts like validity and reliability, and has more closely tied analytical choices to the level of measurement of variables.
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Book SynopsisJournalism graduates today will hold a variety of positions throughout their careers thatwill require a skill set that transcends any one medium. Dynamics of News Reporting and Writing: Foundational Skills for a Digital Age, Second edition shows students how to approach their stories and think on their feet in the evolving media landscape. Vince F. Filak provides guidance on journalistic practices that are the bread-and-butter skills of the industry while weaving in the how-to's of producing digital news. By popular demand, the Second Edition includes even more writing and grammar exercises for students,discussions ofsocial media and digital media advancements, and additional career-relatedexamples to help students become successful upon their entry in the field.Recognizing that well-crafted stories are founded on sharp prose, Dynamics of News Reporting and Writing covers more foundational elTable of ContentsChapter 1: Audience-Centric Journalism Chapter 2: Critical Thinking Chapter 3: Basics of Writing Chapter 4: Expanded News Writing Chapter 5: Social Media Chapter 6: Interviewing Chapter 7: Basic Reporting: News That Finds You Chapter 8: Beyond Basic Reporting: News You Have to Find Chapter 9: Broadcast-Style Writing and Voicing Chapter 10: Collecting Audio and Visuals in the Field Chapter 11: Editing Audio and Video Chapter 12: Law and the Media Chapter 13: Ethics
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Book SynopsisFor students and researchers new to mixed methods,A Concise Introduction to Mixed Methods Research2e by renowned author John W. Creswell provides a brief and practical introduction to mixed methods. Many graduate students and researchers in the social, behavioral and health sciences may not have the time or resources to read long treatises or stacks of journal articles on mixed methods research. This text quickly describes the basics of setting up and conducting a study using this methodology. Chapters are short and follow the process of research, from ensuring skills for conducting research, acknowledging the steps in planning a study, designing studies with increasing complexity, planning sampling strategies and integration, and writing up the results of your study. Get started in mixed methods quickly with this brief primer.
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Book SynopsisFoster a culture of student achievement through authentic relationships and student leadershipExpanding her groundbreaking study on Warm Demander pedagogy, Franita Ware offers educators a framework for restoring their ideals about teaching and creating more rewarding and engaging learning experiences. Beginning with a deep dive into Radical Self-Care, the author addresses the harmful effects of stress on teachers and students.Subsequent chapters instruct educators on how to start their journey to become Warm Demander Teachers. Exposing the challenges that educators face, the author encourages them to develop healthy identities for themselves. From there, Ware lays out a path toward collective healing from the harms of an inequitable education system, systemic racism, and intersecting systems of oppression. Engaging and eye opening throughout, Ware provides: Reflection-practice activities in every chapter Guidance for facilitators to support shared learning Real-world examples from Warm Demander Teachers Warm Demander Teachers presents a new perspective and framework for promoting culturally responsive practices: fundamentally, high expectations for students are grounded in trusted, supportive relationships, and instructional strategies highlight culturally responsive inquiry and positive student learner identities. Ware's insightful delivery provides the necessary support for educators to become healthy, whole, and transformational.
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Book SynopsisActionable strategies to support the strengths of every learnerIn The Culturally Competent Educator, Dr. Almitra L. Berry draws on more than three decades of experience to offer educators a roadmap to implementing equitable practices and policies. Rooted in research and practical advice, this book helps educators foster an environment where every student feels valued and respected. By exploring culturally and linguistically affirming approaches to instruction, assessment, and grading, readers will be empowered to break down barriers to student learning and achievement.Key features include Clear explanations of key equity indicators and concepts Practical examples and classroom lesson plans Strategies for improving instructional materials and developing media literacy Tools for self-assessment and reflection Dr. Berry's guide emphasizes the importance of engaging in professional learning communities for deeper understanding and support. By working through this book, educators can become equity warriors, transforming their classrooms into places where all students can thrive socially, behaviorally, and academically. This is a must-read for educators, administrators, and anyone committed to creating a more just and inclusive educational environment.
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Book SynopsisThis revised and expanded Third Edition of the internationally acclaimed Criminological Perspectives is the most comprehensive reader available in the field. Wide-ranging and global in scope and coverage, Criminological Perspectives will enable you to critically engage with the various concepts and theoretical positions that you'll encounter throughout your studies. In addition to essays that have had a seminal influence on the development of criminology, new articles have been included to cover topics of contemporary criminological significance, including: - surveillance - digitized crime - terrorism and political violence - environmental crime - human trafficking - techno-social networks - narco-crime - global inequalities The 56 articles are organised thematically, complete with introductions that place them in context and to illustrate the approaches taken by different schools of crimiTrade ReviewCriminological Perspectives remains the most authoritative collection of criminological classics. Now in its third edition, it has been updated to reflect many of the global risks and harms that contemporary criminology is concerned with. Eugene McLaughlin and John Muncie have successfully navigated a complex theoretical and conceptual landscape and made it intelligible for students and established scholars alike. Criminological Perspectives remains indispensible.Professor Yvonne JewkesProfessor of Criminology, University of Leicester Criminological Perspectives offers an exceptional array of key readings in criminology, carefully selected to represent the richness and diversity of the discipline. This 3rd Edition builds on the strengths of previous volumes, combining classic statements with the latest key contributions - an invaluable resource for all students of criminology.Professor Majid YarUniversity of Hull The only indispensible general criminology reader on the market. Comprehensive in its coverage, judicious in its selectivity and organisation, and sophisticated in its contextualising commentaries, McLaughlin and Muncie′s substantially revised collection of key and classic readings is becoming something of a classic itself. A truly must have book.Dr Chris GreerSenior Lecturer in Sociology and Criminology, City University London Containing over fifty edited readings on the study of crime and its control, Criminological Perspectives is an essential book for students seeking to develop their knowledge of criminology and its relevance and impact today.Professor Peter FrancisNorthumbria University Table of ContentsPART ONE: CRIMINOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (1764) On Crimes and Punishments - Cesare Beccaria (1791) Panopticon or the Inspection House, &C. - Jeremy Bentham (1842) Of the Development of the Propensity to Crime - Adolphe Quetelet (1895) The Criminal Type in Women and Its Atavistic Origin - Cesare Lombroso and William Ferrero (1901) Causes of Criminal Behaviour - Enrico Ferri (1845) The Condition of Working Classes in England - Frederick Engels (1916) Criminality and Economic Conditions - William Bonger (1898) Law and Authority - Peter Kropotkin (1895) The Normal and the Pathological - Emile Durkheim (1938) ′Social Structure and Anomie′, - Robert K Merton PART TWO: CAUSES OF CRIME (1987) Genetic Factors in the Etiology of Criminal Behaviour - Sarnoff A Mednick, William F Gabrielli Jr and Barry Hutchings (1987) Personality Theory and the Problem of Criminality - H J Eysenck (1999) A Criminological Research Agenda for the Next Millennium - David P Farrington (1990) The Underclass - Charles Murray (1984) Relative Deprivation - John Lea and Jock Young (1987) Deviant Places: A Theory of the Ecology of Crime - Rodney Stark (1994) The Generality of Deviance - Travis Hirschi and Michael R Gottfredson (2000) The Routine Activity Approach as a General Crime Theory - Marcus Felson (1973) The Etiology of Female Crime - Dorie Klein (1988) Seductions and Repulsions of Crime - Jack Katz PART THREE: CRIMINALISATION (1957) Techniques of Neutralization - Gresham M Sykes and David Matza (1963) Outsiders - Howard Becker (1967) Mods, Rockers and the Rest: Community Reactions to Juvenile Delinquency, - Stanley Cohen (1975) Toward a Political Economy of Crime - William J Chambliss (1983) Crime, Power and Ideological Mystification - Steven Box (1998) Race and Criminalization: Black American and the Punishment Industry - Angela Y Davis (1986) Critical Criminology and the Concept of Crime - Louk H C Hulsman (1986)The Need for a Radical Realism - Jock Young (1999) Cultural Criminology - Jeff Ferrell PART FOUR: CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CRIME PREVENTION (1975) On Deterrence - James Q Wilson (1976) Giving Criminals Their Just Deserts - Andrew von Hirsch (1982) The Value of Rehabilitation - Francis T Cullen and Karen E Gilbert (1980) ′Situational′ Crime Prevention: Theory and Practice - Ronald V G Clarke (1991) Social Crime Prevention Strategies in a Market Society - Elliott Currie (1977) Conflicts as Property - Nils Christie (1989) Reintegrative Shaming - John Braithwaite (1991) Abolitionism and Crime Control - William De Haan (1982) Broken Windows: The Police and Neighbourhood Safety - James Q Wilson and George L Kelling (2005) The Spectacle of Crime, Digitized. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and social anatomy - Martha Gever PART FIVE: CONTROL-OLOGY: GOVERNANCE AND SURVEILLANCE (1977) The Carceral - Michel Foucault (1979) The Punitive City: Notes on the Dispersal of Social Control - Stanley Cohen (1985) From the Panopticon to Disney World: The Development of Discipline - Clifford D Shearing and Philip C Stenning (1992) The New Penology - Malcolm M Feeley and Jonathan Simon (1992) Risk, Power and Crime Prevention - Pat O′Malley (1997) Governing Through Crime - Jonathan Simon (1994) Beyond Bladerunner: Urban Control. The Ecology of Fear - Mike Davis ′Globalising Surveillance: Comparative and Sociological Perspectives - David Lyon (2008) Ordering Insecurity: Social Polarisation and the Punitive Upsurge′ - Loïc Wacquant PART SIX: GLOBAL RISKS AND HARMS (2000) Globalisation, Reflexivity and the Practice of Criminology - Janet Chan (1998) Poverty Goes Global - Neil Middleton (2011) The Drug Trade: The Politicization of Criminals and the Criminalization of Politicians - Moisés Naím (2002) The Terrorist Threat: World Risk Society Revisited - Ulrich Beck (1993) Human rights and Crimes of the State - Stanley Cohen (2003) Environmental Issues and the Criminological Imagination. - Rob White (2009) Trade Secrets: Intersections Between Diasporas and Crime Groups in the Constitution of the Human Trafficking Chain - Jackie Turner and Liz Kelly (2006) The Criminology of Hybrids: Rethinking Crime and Law in Techno-social Networks - Sheila Brown
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Book SynopsisSafeguarding and protecting the welfare of children is a statutory duty for all nurses and midwives. This book helps equip student nurses and midwives with the confidence, knowledge and skills needed for working with families to support and protect children. It covers the full spectrum of safeguarding work, from professional issues such as boundaries and confidentiality through to attachment and communication.Key features:-A clear explanation of the policy and key theories informing safeguarding work. -Consideration of the common challenges you are likely to face, such as vulnerability in pregnancy, domestic violence and parenting capacity.-Reflective activities and case histories which help you to develop and enhance your own practice. The book also considers multi-agency working and includes important coverage on professionaTrade Review‘This book provides an intelligent platform to inform students and future leaders on providing family-centred care.’ -- Dr Julia Egan, Consultant in Public Health Nursing, NHS Tayside ‘An up to date and comprehensive book which puts safeguarding children and young people into the 21st century context. Essential reading for both healthcare students and qualified professionals alike.’ Toni Bewley, Senior Lecturer, Edge Hill University -- Toni Bewley, Senior Lecturer, Edge Hill University‘This is an easily understandable and interesting read. Case examples and thought-provoking reflective exercises are included throughout, demonstrating the relevant application to healthcare practice.’ -- Jill John, Programme Manager for undergraduate children’s nursing, Swansea UniversityTable of ContentsPart I: Policies and theories Policy to practice - Lynn Kelly, Gill Watson and Sandra Rodwell Key themes in safeguarding and protecting children and young people - Sandra Rodwell and Gill Watson Attachment - Gill Watson and Lynn Kelly Risk assessment - Sandra Rodwell and Gill Watson Part II: Relationships, communication and practice Vulnerability in pregnancy and childbirth - Joan Cameron Supporting the development of positive parenting - Susan Redman, Morag Rush and Gill Watson Family-centred care - Jo Corlett and Gill Watson Engaging with children, young people and their families - Sandra Rodwell and Gill Watson Part III: Factors impacting on practice Responding to domestic abuse in the lives of children - Sandra Rodwell Getting it right: supporting professional responses to child safeguarding and protection - Gill Watson and Sandra Rodwell
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Book SynopsisIn An Introduction to Psychological Assessment and Psychometrics, Keith Coaley outlines the key ingredients of psychological assessment, providing case studies to illustrate their application, making it an ideal textbook for courses on psychometrics or psychological assessment. New to the Second Edition: Includes occupational and educational settings Coversethical and professional issues with astrong practical focus Case study material related to work selection settings End of chapter self-assessments to facilitate students' progress Compliant with the latest BPS Certificate of Testing curriculum Trade Review′Once again, Coaley provides an accessible and indispensable guide to psychological assessments for students and staff. Coaley’s applied expertise in psychological assessment means that the student not only benefits from a thorough explanation of the theoretical underpinnings of psychological assessments, but also have the benefit of practical explanations of the theory. Through this text, students will gain an understanding not only of how to "do" psychological assessment, but also critical issues such as fairness and ethical testing of tests, reliability and validity and also how vital testing can be in applied settings.′ -- Debbie Stevens-Gill′This revised edition of An Introduction to Psychological Assessment and Psychometrics is timely as it addresses current issues in relation to the European Federation of Psychological Associations (EFPA) and changes to the British Psychological Society (BPS) standards for competence in test use, making it an ideal text to support training and learning. There is also important recognition of recent theory and methodological development and changes in legal requirements. The author’s style of writing is friendly and fluid, neither patronising nor overly complex, presenting clear and unthreatening explanations and examples of all the key materials required to become a competent psychometric test user. Thought provoking key questions at the end of each chapter help to consolidate the learning and identify areas that require more attention.′ -- Dr Caroline Limbert, Programme Director and Senior LecturerTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction: Individual Differences and Psychometrics PART I: The Essential Tools of Psychological Measurement Chapter 2: The Basic Components: Scales and Items Chapter 3: How Assessment Measures are Made Chapter 4: Statistics for Psychological Measurement PART II: The Essential Characteristics of Psychological Measurement Chapter 5: The Importance of Reliability Chapter 6: The Significance of Validity PART III: Theories and Applications of Measurement Techniques Chapter 7: Theories and Measurement of Intellectual Ability Chapter 8: Theories and Measurement of Personality Characteristics Chapter 9: Alternative Perspectives: Theories and Measurement PART IV: Ethical and Professional Issues Chapter 10: Best Practice in Measurement PART V: Practical Skills for Measurement of Individual Differences Chapter 11: How to Make a Test or Questionnaire
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Book SynopsisGlobal Shift is - quite simply - the definitive work on economic globalization. The extensive use of graphics, lack of jargon, and clear definition of terms has made it the standard work for the social sciences. The Seventh Edition has been completely updated using the latest available sources. It maps the changing centres of gravity of the global economy and explains the global financial crisis. Each chapter has been extensively rewritten and new material introduced to explain the most recent empirical developments; ideas on production, distribution, consumption; and corporate governance. Global Shift provides: The most comprehensive and up-to-date explanation of economic globalization available, examining the role of transnational corporations, states, labour, consumers, organizations in civil society, and the power relations between them. A clear guide to how the global economy is being transformed throughTrade ReviewNo other book concerned with economic globalization was able to match earlier editions in either breadth or empirical richness, but this latest Global Shift 7e is a book whose time has truly come. Coined by Peter Dicken in the mid 1980s, the idea of a ‘global shift’ has now been propelled into wider circulation as the world grapples with the reality of a maturing Asian and other BRICs economies, and this latest edition is beyond authoritative in terms of its empirical depth and insight into this issue. -- Andrew Jones, Professor of Economic GeographyThis is the definitive account of the economic geography of globalisation. With each edition it just gets better! -- Ray HudsonThere is no other book that so comprehensively examines the meaning, dynamic and uneven impact of economic globalisation. The analysis extended to cover the current financial crisis takes the mastery of the book to new and pertinent heights. -- Ash AminThe earlier editions of this book made an excellent contribution towards an understanding of the global business environment and challenges. The present edition takes us further towards our understanding of the role played by multinational enterprises, governments and other organizations in managing these challenges. It provides theoretical understanding of fundamental issues that we face today such as; sustainable development, poverty and inequality and highlights the problems with global governance. The book is a must read for those who want to be up-to-date with global issues and challenges and how multinationals and governments are interacting to handle these challenges. -- Professor Pervez Ghauri,Once again Peter Dicken seamlessly combines disciplinary perspectives to create a wonderfully comprehensive insight into the essential dynamics of the global economy. His usual array of fabulous maps, graphs, tables and frameworks brilliantly animate this, his latest and most readable edition of Global Shift. -- Simon Collinson, Professor of International Business and Innovation and DeanGlobal Shift is rightly one of the most influential books examining the changing geography of globalisation and the world economy. Global in scope, and geographically nuanced, this new edition provides the kind of authoritative account of the interdependent world economy which shapes our lives that is required by those seeking to understand the complexity of changing power relations in the world today. -- Adrian SmithGiven the rapid changes in the configuration of the global economy, Global Shift, Seventh Edition, will be welcomed by academicians and assigned in graduate and undergraduate classes. While retaining the strengths that have made prior editions much adopted around the world, the seventh edition has been updated to weave in such important new topics as the impact of the recent global financial crisis, the global smartphone infrastructure, climate change, corporate social responsibility, and national and international inequality. Readable case studies and excellent figures and graphs provide students with the empirical illustrations they need to understand the larger theoretical concepts. A remarkable update by the foremost economic geographer of globalization that should be on everyone′s reading list. -- Martin KenneyGlobal Shift, Seventh Edition, continues to be a key resource for understanding the complexity of the global economy and the ongoing, often contentious negotiations among nations, corporations, and locales. In addition to clearly outlining larger institutional and structural processes, Dicken provides a wealth of detailed new empirical material to explain how the outcomes of the global economy manifest in specific contexts. The book′s diverse concrete examples--such as the global production network of iPhones or corporate strategies to shield profits from taxation--are drawn directly from the headlines. An extremely valuable text for all courses on economic geography, globalization, international business, and economics. -- Matthew ZookGiven the dizzying pace of change in the global economy, it′s more important than ever to have a comprehensive point of reference to allow us to understand and map the transformations around us. Global Shift, Seventh Edition, is that book. While continuing to add new material on countries, sectors, and the policies that shape global industries, Global Shift also provides a solid analytical framework that helps the reader navigate the new terrain. And its great graphs, diagrams, and charts are a visual delight. If you had to use just one book to convey globalization′s promise and perils, this is the book I would recommend. -- Gary GereffiNot just an update, the seventh edition of Global Shift offers compelling theoretical and empirical insights as it takes on the critical global political-economic processes and debates of our time. Dicken provides a welcome synthesis and interrogation of prevailing theories of the global economy and addresses such fraught issues as the 2008 financial crisis and the intensification of inequality. An amazing resource. -- Erica SchoenbergerGlobal Shift defines the gold standard in the field of globalization studies, which it has had a large hand in defining. The revised seventh edition continues to accomplish what no other book in the field does, it presents a grounded but broad view of globalization, judiciously assesses the key debates, and recognizes (but never drowns in) complexity. Global Shift combines an authoritative voice with meticulous documentation and outstanding illustrations; it’s the trusted source. -- Jamie PeckI used this text in my undergraduate Global Apparel Industry Dynamics class. It is a valuable text that explains the critical components and dynamics of the global economy in a straightforward and engaging style that is accessible to undergraduates as well as graduates. Dicken provides important historical perspectives on the evolution of the global economy while keeping abreast of recent developments. Key industries are examined in a relevant manner, adding an extra dimension to the work. Global Shift will equip any young graduate/executive with important insights into the global characteristics of business environments. -- Peter KilduffGlobal Shift has become the de facto textbook for middle- and upper-level courses in economic geography. Dicken synthesizes the economic, political, and social complexities of globalization in highly accessible prose. The case studies of various industries contribute to a better understanding of the processes of globalization. -- Marc VachonTable of ContentsWhat in the World Is Going On? Part I: The Changing Contours of the Global Economy The Centre of Gravity Shifts: Transforming the Geographies of the Global Economy Part II: Processes of Global Shift Tangled Webs: Unravelling Complexity in the Global Economy Technological Change: ‘Gales of Creative Destruction’ Transnational Corporations: The Primary Movers and Shapers of the Global Economy The State Really Does Matter Part III: Winning and Losing in the Global Economy The Uneasy Relationship between TNCs and States: Dynamics of Conflict and Collaboration ′Capturing Value′ within Global Production Networks ′Destroying Value′? Environmental Impacts of Global Production Networks Winning and Losing: Where You Live Really Matters Making the World a Better Place Part IV: The Picture in Different Sectors ′Making Holes in the Ground′: The Extractive Industries ′We Are What We Eat′: The Agro-Food Industries ′Fabric-ating Fashion′: The Clothing Industries ′Wheels of Change′: The Automobile Industry ′Making the World Go Round′: Advanced Business Services ′Making the Connections, Moving the Goods′: Logistics and Distribution Services
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Book SynopsisThis book clearly approaches the 21st century skills-issue ... Hands-on, reflective, thorough: a definite must-have for students, professionals and HE institutions.' - Nieke Campagne, Careers/Policy Advisor, Leiden University, The Netherlands Whether you are about to embark on your business degree programme, are already a business student or are a business graduate, this book helps you to develop yourself and your career in ways which will benefit you, your current and future employers and society. Focused on developing study and personal skills to enhance your employability, it provides insights and practical guidance on: Developing a skill set and competencies that will be valued by employers, including team-working, critical thinking, networking, managing emotion and managing technological change Self-profiling through career and life planning, and self-presentation through career communication, volunteTrade ReviewThis book is unique in the areas of personal development, employability and responsibility in business. First, it brings all these areas together in a coherent and rigorous fashion. Second, it recognises what is needed for the Twenty-First Century business student in an environment, which demands both integrated thinking and integrity. Third, it is focused in practice, recognising the different functional areas and outlining what responsibility looks like in each of these. Fourth, it acts as a credible means of integrating the business curriculum by embedding personal development in each of the professional areas. The book is for students, academics and practitioners, setting up a dialogue that will enable the most effective career development. -- Simon RobinsonThe first thing I really love about Paul Dowson’s hugely comprehensive Personal and Professional Development for Business Students is its clarity; he takes complex themes and turns them into accessible learning outcomes for students and academics. The other thing to love about this book is its humanity – it is insightful and borne of a deep concern about how students transition from higher education to working life and citizenship. -- Jane ArtessPaul Dowson’s Personal and Professional Development for Business Students clearly approaches the ‘21st century skills-issue’ and stresses the importance of personal development in relation to higher education in a fast changing globalizing employment market. Hands-on, reflective, thorough: this book is already a definite must-have both for HE institutions professionals and students. -- Nieke Campagne,This is a thought-provoking invitation to students engaged in the management of their careers. It steps way outside the tired banalities of what is called ′career guidance′. And that means facing career-management issues ranging from the personal to the planetary. The author invites students into a process of critical and self-critical engagement with the issues. Some of these are moral and ethical. The material points to the uses of narrative in making sense of the resulting complexity. All of this moves into territory deeper and wider than what are recited as economic, psychological and political ′facts′. The inclusion of episodes from the author′s experience help to draw each student into her or his own experience not just for its functionality but also for its humanity. -- Dr Bill Law FRSA"Paul Dowson′s encouraging book connects depth of thought and analysis with a clear perception and an empathic understanding of the needs which students and graduates have in their search to find their career and their position in life. The ways introduced and explored open up practical steps and perspectives during higher education which will be truly empowering. The text is making clear that there is common ground between the author and the reader in the latter’s struggle for a position of responsibility in business and human existence. I assume this fresh pragmatic and at the same time deep approach will inspire students′ career development and debates on the subject among academics and professionals in the UK and on the Continent likewise." -- Dr Gerhart RottPersonal and Professional Development for Business Students makes accessible to the student reader a wealth of scholarly riches, setting employability in a wider critical context, that of the development of the ethical and integrated self. Packed with fresh perspectives and through provoking concepts and practical ideas, the book grapples with the challenges of how to become an employable professional in the protean world of post modernity. While refusing simplistic conclusions and naive optimism, the book provides ample grounds for a belief in the lasting benefits that come from intellectual enlightenment and reflective learning. -- Dave StanburyIn this wonderful book, Paul Dowson presents an excellent and accessible overview of theories on identity development. It offers a wealth of theoretical information and practical exercises, aiming at the integration in business of the personal, the moral and the organizational level. It will be a great help to business students in becoming competent, authentic and responsible professionals. -- Prof Hetty ZockTable of ContentsIntroduction Part I – The land of opportunity Where you are now An A to Z of Skills development Graduate skills Competences and ways of operating in the Twenty First Century Going Global Part II – Self awareness and development Self-development and profiling Integrity Matters: The integrated self and organization Career and life planning The nuts and bolts of career communication Volunteering and internships Part III – The Responsible Practitioner Freud & Sons: A vocabulary for understanding psychosocial development Responsible business practice Responsible leadership and governance Part IV – Humanity and Futures Supporting Resources Futures
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Book SynopsisWhat is Urban Theory? How can it be used to understand our urban experiences? Experiences typically defined by enormous inequalities, not just between cities but within cities, in an increasingly interconnected and globalised world. This book explains: Relations between urban theory and modernity in key ideas of the Chicago School, spatial analysis, humanistic urban geography, and radical' approaches like Marxism Cities and the transition to informational economies, globalization, urban growth machine and urban regime theory, the city as an actor Spatial expressions of inequality and key ideas like segregation, ghettoization, suburbanization, gentrification Socio-cultural spatial expressions of difference and key concepts like gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity and culturalist perspectives on identity, lifestyle, subculture How cTrade ReviewJust when we need it most, urban theory seems to be failing us. This book explains why we need it. -- Jamie PeckHarding and Blokland address the vaunted "crisis" in urban theory with a thoughtful assessment of extant theories in terms of performance, commensurability, and critical engagement. In a conversational and lively tone, they view theories of inequality, public space, identity, power, agency, and culture through the lens of "relaxed urban theory." Excellent overview for scholars and engaging classroom material. -- Susan E. ClarkeInspired by Peter Saunders’s non-spatial urban thinking, Harding and Blokland’s book provides a provocative, wide-ranging and comprehensive treatment of concepts geared to understand cities, and is a compulsory addition to any urban student’s intellectual arsenal in a period of renewed interest in urban theory. -- Roger KeilUrban theory is said to be in a mess. Proceeding with great analytical clarity, this book introduces a relaxed definition of urban theory that enables the reader to make sense of the non-linear, variegated world of urban theory as it has developed over time and through the application of different disciplines, methods and epistemologies. In reviewing all the major conceptualisations of urban theory, Harding and Blokland provide clear insights into recent developments and the controversies and critiques they have provoked. The book is a pedagogical tour de force for students and scholars alike. -- Patrick Le GalèsTable of Contents1. WHAT IS URBAN THEORY? Urban Studies and Urban Theory What is Urban? What is Theory? And So What on Earth is Urban Theory? 2. URBAN THEORIES UNDER CONDITIONS OF MODERNITY The Chicago School and Urban Ecology Urban Geography and Spatial Analysis The Community Power Debate Humanistic (Urban) Geography ‘Radical′ Approaches The Legacy of Previous Theories and Their Challenges 3. FROM THE URBAN CRISIS TO THE ‘TRIUMPH OF THE CITY’ Cities as Actors in a Globalising Economy Urban Decline and Obsolescence Urban Economic Renaissance Discussion 4. CAN CITIES ACT? URBAN POLITICAL ECONOMY AND THE QUESTION OF AGENCY The Rediscovery of Agency Within Urban Theory Introducing American Urban Political Economy Urban Regimes and Growth Machines The Normative Dimension Critiques and Applications 5. SPATIAL EXPRESSIONS OF INTRA-URBAN INEQUALITIES Inequalities Versus Differentiations: Vertical and Horizontal Paradigms Cities as Sites of Resources: Space and Inequalities Segregation Suburbanization Gentrification Ghettoization as a Spatial Process of Marginalization Neighbourhood Effects: Spatial Profit and Disadvantage 6. SPATIAL EXPRESSION OF DIFFERENTIATION The Cultural Turn The City as a Realm of Community and Lifestyle The Subcultural Thesis The Representational City: Public Space Cultural Diversity: Identities in Public Space Conclusion: Cities as Matrix of Resources 7. URBAN THEORY RECONSIDERED The ′Crisis′ in Urban Theory Revisited The Performance of Theories The Commensurability of Theories Theory, Politics and Practice A New Urban Agenda?
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Book SynopsisThe boundaries of the therapeutic relationship are a crucial part of effective therapy. But understanding them, and the effects of power and responsibility, can be intimidating to trainee or newly-qualified therapists. This book will take step by step through everythingthey need to know to work ethically and safeguard the wellbeing of boththemselves andtheir clients.It tackles: Contracting and the importance of negotiating and clarifying boundaries with clients The implications and limits of maintaining confidentiality Keeping clear sexual boundaries, and how to work around issues safely and appropriately What happens when circumstances change, and everyday or serious disruptions occur to therapy The nature of the therapist's power, and how to employ it responsibly to a client's benefitPacked with case studies, ethical dilemmas and points for reflection and discussion, this is an essential read for trainee practitioners and qualiTrade ReviewThis book draws attention to complex areas in counselling and psychotherapy that are difficult to manage. In clear steps, Kirsten Amis guides us through the maze of ethics, boundaries and power. Her common-sense wisdom shines through the text in a way that will enhance the practice of any therapist that takes it to heart. This is a great book for students and practitioners alike. -- Professor Alistair RossThis book addresses issues that are critical for the development of sound and ethical counselling practice. It challenges the trainee counsellor to think through numerous scenarios that could occur in any practice. It is well organised in relevant chapters and would be a stimulating read for a voracious learner. -- Emeritus Professor Sue WheelerThis is a valuable addition to current literature and will be useful and informative to those new to counselling and to experienced practitioners. Her style is accessible and the book is both comprehensive and concise at the same time – not an easy accomplishment. -- Sheila M. HamiltonKirsten’s accessible writing style offers a concise guide, full of key information and points for reflection in relation to the ethical responsibility counsellors have within their work. A comprehensive guide to the ethical dilemmas which can arise within the collaborative therapeutic relationship, this book provides a real sense of the need to explicitly define boundaries and respect confidentiality. It is a must-read for all counsellors! -- Allie ScottBoundaries, power and ethical responsibilities are key issues for all counsellors. This is a clear, well-written and comprehensive guide, brought to life with relevant examples. It draws from several professional ethical guidelines, and also covers how ethical considerations can vary according to theoretical orientation. The inclusion of diagrams aids understanding. This book will provide an invaluable resource to practising counsellors, trainers and students alike. -- Jill WhitfieldTable of ContentsWhat are Boundaries? Defining Ethics, Power and Responsibility Setting out Together: Contracting Holding Confidentiality Navigating Dual Relationships Keeping Clear and Safe Sexual Boundaries Saying Goodbye: Therapeutic and Ethical Endings Repairing Ruptures and Attending to Difficulties Client-led Ruptures Boundaries and Good Practice in Action
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Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive and critical introduction to the field of gender and crime, re-thinking the key themes and debates within ahuman rights framework. Integrating empirical, theoretical and policy-related material, thisSecond Editionhas been significantly updated, and now includes; Full consideration of the 2010-2015 Coalition Government and its effect on gender and crime within England and Wales A new chapter relating criminological theory to gender and crime A new chapter discussing the history of gender and crime A new chapter analysing contemporary issues in gender and crime in a globalised world Fully updated learning features including; Chapter Overviews, Key Words, Study Questions, Chapter Summaries, Key Further Readings and a Glossary. Gender and Crime: A Human Rights Approachis essential reading for Trade ReviewGender & Crime: A Human Rights Approach is not merely another book on criminology. It is also a necessary stocktaking of the evolution of gender issues within human rights policies and the general economic, political, social and cultural contexts of Britain, Europe and worldwide. Besides providing insight into the relevance of studying human rights and criminology, feminist critique and the global and local political agenda on gender issues, this book brings the added value of reminding the public about the real challenges to gender discrimination in the criminal justice system. It thus informs and better equips the next generation of practitioners, currently students, or all other policymakers who read it. Therefore, I dare say that this book is not only a must-read, but also a must-keep. -- Gabriela-Mihaela Ivan-Cucu, New Journal of European Criminal LawThe second edition of Gender and Crime offers a twenty first century update on the topic of gender and crime. The authors demonstrate the ongoing relevance of feminist criminology and gender to issues of crime, criminalisation and criminal justice. Unlike most textbooks in this area they turn their attention to contemporary issues such as globalization, human trafficking and the impact of the global financial crisis. Crother-Dowey and Silvestri’s human rights framework has much to offer students and scholars interested in gender and crime in the contemporary age. -- Dr Jennifer FleetwoodThis second edition of Silvestri and Crowther-Dowey′s Gender and Crime represents a significant updating of what was already an important contribution to this field. The authors place the study of gender and crime at the forefront of criminological research and writing. They clearly demonstrate that the inclusion of a gndered perspective within criminology continues to extend and challenge the discipline in multiple ways. Informative and engaging at all times Silvestri and Crowther-Dowey′s newest contribution should be now considered as the key text for the teaching of this subject at university level. -- Karen EvansThis second edition of Gender and Crime builds impressively on the achievements of the first, underlining the case for a human rights approach to women and men as offenders, victims and workers in a system that should deliver in terms of social as well as criminal justice. Although it is an introductory text, with chapter summaries, study questions and hints for further reading, the authors bring important theoretical, political and other debates bang up to date, and provide exactly the sort of broad and comprehensive overview that leads the reader to further, more detailed study. -- Anne RobinsonTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction PART 1: Gender & Crime in Context Chapter 2: Theorising Gender and Crime Chapter 3: Gender, Crime and History Chapter 4: Contemporary Issues in Gender and Crime in a Globalised World PART 2: Out of Control Chapter 5: Women as Offenders Chapter 6: Men as Offenders PART 3: In Need of Care Chapter 7: Women as Victims Chapter 8: Men as Victims PART 4: In Control Chapter 9: Gender and Criminal Justice Workers Chapter 10: The Criminal Justice System: A Gendered Site Glossary References
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Book SynopsisPraise for theSecond Edition: In opposition to most literature on how to conduct good social science research which is either empirically oriented or gives priority to theoretical and philosophical considerations, which tends to make empirical research look odd or irrelevant, this volume on 'Reflexive Methodology' explicitly turns towards a considerationof the perceptual, cognitive, theoretical, linguistic, political and cultural circumstances as backdrop of data interpretation and research design. It showed up to be the most important and informative resource and a source of enlightenmentto my lecture on methodology at our institute. I can highly recommend the volume to lecturers and students alike. Professor Sabine Troeger, Geography Institute - Library, University of Bonn Reflexivity is aTable of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction: The Intellectualization of Method Chapter 2. (Post-)Positivism, Social Constructionism, Neorealism: Three Reference Points in the Philosophy of Science Chapter 3. Data-Oriented Methods: Empiricist Techniques and Procedures Chapter 4. Hermeneutics: Interpretation and Insight Chapter 5. Critical Theory: The Political and Ideological Dimension Chapter 6. Poststructuralism And Postmodernism: Destabilizing Subject and Text Chapter 7. Language/Gender/Power: Discourse Analysis, Feminism and Genealogy Chapter 8. On Reflexive Interpretation: The Play of Interpretive Levels Chapter 9. Applications of Reflexive Methodology: Illustrations Chapter 10. Applications of Reflexive Methodology: Criteria and Strategies
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Book SynopsisThis student-friendly introduction to the field focuses on understanding social and practical problems and developing intervention strategies to address them. Offering a balance of theory, research, and application, the updated Third Edition includes the latest research, as well as new, detailed examples of qualitative research throughout. The book begins with separate chapters that define the field, examine social psychological theory, review research methods, and consider the design and evaluation of interventions. Subsequent content chapters focus on the application of social psychological theory and knowledge to such areas as counseling, sports, media, health, education, organizations, criminal justice, community, environment, and diversity.Table of ContentsPreface PART I- FOUNDATIONS OF APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 1. Defining the Field of Applied Social Psychology - Frank W. Schneider, Jamie A. Gruman, and Larry M. Coutts Social Psychology Defining Social Psychology Social Psychology as a Science Applied Social Psychology Applied Social Psychology as a Science The Role of Personal Values Historical Context of Applied Social Psychology A Problem Focus Approaches to Applied Social Psychology Social Influences on Behavior: The Power of the Situation Levels of Analysis The Need for a Broad Approach Various Roles of Applied Social Psychologists Overview of Book Summary 2. Social Psychological Theory - Michelle A. Krieger, Greg A. Chung-Yan, and Shelagh M. J. Towson The Scientific Process Theory in Social Psychology Functions of Social Psychological Theories Characteristics of Social Psychological Theories Cognitive Dissonance Theory Description Organization Direction Intervention Summing Up Cognitive Dissonance Theory Theory of Planned Behavior Description Organization Direction Intervention Summing Up the Theory of Planned Behavior Summary 3. Research Methods in Applied Social Psychology - Kenneth M. Cramer and Louise R. Alexitch Methods of Data Collection Variables and Their Measurement Self-Report Methods: The Special Case of Surveys Observational Methods Research Designs True Experiments Quasi-Experiments Correlational Studies Descriptive Studies Research Settings Qualitative Research Methods Research Ethics Postscript Summary 4. Intervention and Evaluation - Adam Lodzinski, Michiko S. Motomura, and Frank W. Schneider Design of Interventions Nature of Interventions Key Tasks in Intervention Design and Delivery Evaluation of Interventions Reasons for Evaluating Interventions Ineffective Interventions Types of Evaluation Importance of Research Design in Evaluating Interventions Evidence-Based Interventions An Intervention Example: Reducing Alcohol Problems on Campus Identifying the Problem Developing a Solution: Forming the Intervention Hypothesis Goal Setting and Designing the Intervention Implementing the Intervention Evaluating the Intervention Incorporating Qualitative Methods to Design and Evaluate Interventions Further Applications of Social Norm Theory Other Interventions Examples of Other Interventions Complex Problems Require Complex Solutions Influencing Social Policy Intervention Issues Process Issues Ethical Issues Summary PART II APPLYING SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY TO ARENAS OF LIFE 5. Applying Social Psychology to Clinical and Counseling Psychology - Kenneth E. Hart and Phillip A. Ianni The Origins of Psychological Disorders The Social Psychological Roots of Social Anxiety A Social Psychological Model of Depression The Treatment and Prevention of Psychological Disorders Self-Presentation Theory: An Approach to Treating Social Anxiety Hopelessness Theory Approach to Treating Depression The Diagnosis of Psychological Disorders Biases in Clinical Decision Making Final Thoughts Summary 6. Applying Social Psychology to Sports Teams - Philip Sullivan, Deborah L. Feltz, and Lori Dithurbide Team Dynamics Team Cohesion Team Confidence Effective Communication Team Goal Setting Team Building Family Psychology Intervention Communication Training Intervention Summary 7. Applying Social Psychology to the Media - David R. Ewoldsen and Beverly Roskos How Does Media Violence Affect Us? The Consequences of Viewing Media Violence Imitation of Violence Media Violence and Aggressive Thoughts Media Violence and Fear What Happens When We Watch Pornography? Effects of Long-Term Exposure to Nonviolent Pornography Effects of Exposure to Embedded Violent Sexual Material Reducing the Harmful Effects of Exposure to Violent Sexual Material Does Political News Coverage Affect Us? How the Media Influence Our Thoughts Effects of Negative Media Coverage of the Government Summary 8. Applying Social Psychology to Health - Kathryn D. Lafreniere and Kenneth M. Cramer Health Psychology Defined The Biopsychosocial Model Social Variables and Health Promoting Health and Preventing Illness Persuasion and Social Influence in Media Health Coverage Health Literacy: Evaluating Health-Related Information on the Internet Family, Peer, and School Influences Changing Health Behavior Health Belief Model Theory of Planned Behavior Transtheoretical Model Stress, Coping, and Social Support Stress and Coping Social Support Summary 9. Applying Social Psychology to Education - Louise R. Alexitch Intrapersonal Processes: Increasing Success, Reducing Failure What Factors Affect Student Performance? How Can Student Performance Be Improved? Interpersonal Processes: Teachers and Students Interacting Teacher Expectations and Student Achievement Students Interacting With Other Students When Interactions Turn Ugly: Aggression in School Summary 10. Applying Social Psychology to Organizations - Larry M. Coutts and Jamie A. Gruman The Individual in an Organizational Context Making Sense of Others in the Work Environment Job Satisfaction: Antecedents and Consequences Interpersonal Processes in Organizations Communication Group Decision Making Summary 11. Applying Social Psychology to the Criminal Justice System - David M. Day and Stéphanie B. Marion The Crime and the Criminal The Social Psychology of a Crime The Origins of Criminal Behavior The Response of the Criminal Justice System The Police Investigation The Courtroom The Prison Setting Summary 12. Applying Social Psychology to the Community - Kathryn D. Lafreniere, Stewart Page, and Charlene Y. Senn What Is Community Psychology? Defining Community Psychology Origins of Community Psychology Community Psychology Values and Approaches Sense of Community Life in the City The Internet as a Community and Source of Help Diversity Versus Prejudice and Stigmatization The Importance of Diversity Research on Stigmatization The Media and Stigmatization Bringing About Social Change Social Action and Activism Using Research to Influence Social Change Activism in Research Influencing Policy Changing Structural or Social Barriers Summary 13. Applying Social Psychology to the Environment - Robert Gifford Resource Dilemmas A Family of Dilemmas What Is a Resource Dilemma? Studying Resource Dilemmas Strategies for Inducing Pro-Environment Behavior The Built Environment Social Design Defensible Space Epilogue Summary 14. Applying Social Psychology to Diversity - Catherine T. Kwantes and Sherry Bergeron Societies: Cultural Diversity Hofstede’s Cultural Taxonomy Schwartz’s Values Framework Social Axioms Approach Demographics: Personal Diversity Gender Ethnic Background Social Class Consequences of Diversity: Opportunities and Challenges Creativity and Innovation Problem Solving Prejudice and Discrimination Conflict Theories of Conflict Conflict Management and Resolution Summary PART III APPLYING SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY TO ONE’S OWN LIFE 15. Applying Social Psychology to Personal Relationships - Ann L. Weber and Jennifer Dobson The Need to Be Close Attraction Proximity and Familiarity Physical Attractiveness Attachment Infant Attachment Adult Attachment Styles Assess Your Attachment Style Applying Attachment Lessons The Selection Process The T-Shirt Study Selection Process Lessons and Applications Conclusion: The Science of Closeness Summary 16. Applying Social Psychology to the Classroom - Randolph A. Smith Cognitive Errors and Student–Teacher Relations Fundamental Attribution Error Belief Perseverance Social Categorization Self-Perceptions and Their Academic Consequences Self-Handicapping Self-Serving Bias Overjustification Effect Conclusion: Social Psychology in the Classroom Summary 17. Applying Social Psychology to the Good Life: Balancing Optimism and Pessimism - Jamie A. Gruman, Kenneth E. Hart, and Phillip A. Ianni Introduction to Positive Social Psychology Optimism Introduction to Optimism–Pessimism Self-Assessment of Optimism–Pessimism The Social Psychology of Optimism The Benefits of Optimism Positive Coaching Exercises Pessimism A Balanced View of Optimism and Pessimism Broadening the Perspective on Well-Being Summary References Author Index Subject Index About the Editors Contributors
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