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Book SynopsisThis book provides academics, trainers and supervisors worldwide the tools to effectively support doctoral students in the assessment process. Its multidisciplinary approach makes it a uniquely useful manual for the examination of works from conception to completion, and dissemination – in both formative and summative assessments. It gives clear guidance on: · How assessment is structured and conducted, · Activities and questions for the supervision of vivas and public debates, · How to manage assessment outcomes. This book equips early career assessors to effectively perform their duties and supportive roles, and is a valuable resource for doctoral students seeking insight into the rationale behind the ways in which their preparation is structured and delivered. Trade ReviewThis engaging and inclusive book provides supervisors and examiners with a complete guide to assessment in the doctoral process. Anyone who is supervising or examining a PhD will benefit greatly from its wisdom and candour. -- Paul AshwinThis is a must-read book for new and experienced supervisors and examiners alike. Not only is it full of excellent advice and practical tips, but it stimulates reflection of practice through probing questions. The powerful voice of doctoral researchers remind us of what a privilege and responsibility it is to be part of the doctoral journey – this book will help us travel it well. -- Mariann Rand-WeaverTable of ContentsChapter 1 What is ‘doctorateness’ Chapter 2 What is the role of assessment in doctoral studies? Chapter 3 What are the regulatory requirements and responsibilities of doctoral assessors? Chapter 4 What different forms does assessment take and why during the process of a doctorate? Chapter 5 How can assessment be made inclusive? Chapter 6 How can you establish an appropriate rapport and respect in doctoral assessment? Chapter 7 What feedback is useful and how can it be negotiated? Chapter 8. How can you deal well with less positive assessment outcomes? Chapter 9. What forms of final doctoral assessment procedures might an examiner encounter? Chapter 10. What should we be looking for in a thesis? Chaptee 11. What are the purposes of a viva voce and how can it be conducted rigorously and compassionately? Chapter 12. What are potential outcomes and what will be your continuing role?

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Book SynopsisThis book unpacks the vital elements of SEN in the Early Years through the lens of inclusion. Using a comprehensive blend of theory, policy and practice it: - Covers the development of legislation and policy relating to SEND - Includes a wide-range of recommended readings - Encourages reflection to aid independent study - Provides case studies linking theory to practice Written in an accessible style, this book empowers you to not only understand the impact of policy on practice, but to question it. Trade ReviewThis is a really good introduction for students new to SEND. The case studies and reflections are engaging, linking theory to practice and the real world. -- Dr Austin GriffithsWritten in an accessible format for foundation and undergraduate courses. This book is rich with case study experiences surrounding the complexities of inclusion. It both challenges and informs. -- Syreeta Charles-ColeI would recommend this book as an informative and engaging introduction to Inclusion in the Early Years. Key terminology is defined and the concept of inclusion is explored within a historical and political context. Case studies, strategies and reflective questions challenge thinking and support professional practice. -- Claire JacksonTable of ContentsChapter 1 - Legislation and policy relating to SEND Chapter 2 - The dilemma that is inclusion Chapter 3 - Early intervention and its importance in the early years Chapter 4 - Observation and assessment in the early years Chapter 5 - The ambiguities of play Chapter 6 - Partnerships with parents and families Chapter 7 - Educational provision and inclusion Chapter 8 - Conclusion

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Book SynopsisHow do we understand health in relation to society? What role do social processes, structures and culture play in shaping our experiences of health and illness? How do we understand medicine and healthcare within a sociological framework? Drawing on international literature and examples, this new edition of Key Concepts in Medical Sociology: · Systematically explains the concepts that have preoccupied medical sociology from its inception, and which have shaped the field as it exists today. · Includes new entries, such as pandemics and epidemics, the environment, intersectionality, pharmaceuticalization, medical tourism and sexuality. · Begins each entry with a definition of the concept then examines its origins, development, strengths and weaknesses, and concludes with suggested further reading for independent learning. Key Concepts in Medical Sociology is essential reading for students in medical sociology as well as those undertaking professional training in health-related disciplines. Trade ReviewThis book has and will continue to be essential introductory reading for students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the social and health sciences and those in professional training who have an interest in the sociology of health and illness. It is comprehensive in its scope addressing a broad range of key sociological concepts which relate to the analysis of health, illness and health policy. This third edition contains accessible, updated entries on many of the concepts addressed in previous editions but also introduces much needed analysis of salient concepts such as on pandemics and epidemics, sexuality, intersectionality, the environment, medical tourism and digital health. -- Professor Michael CalnanThis impressive scholarly collection of key ideas in the sociology of health and medicine is essential reading for health and medical students; researchers and policy makers. It is particularly pertinent as we contemplate health and healthcare since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. -- Professor Karen WillisThis third edition of the popular and comprehensive concept-based examination of the field of medical sociology is an excellent addition to the literature. It effectively updates the ‘state of play’ in that sub discipline as well as successfully incorporating new developments including the COVID pandemic, digital health, consumerism, and environmentalism. -- Professor Evan WillisThis new edition of a favourite companion offers a veritable bounty of ideas for fostering knowledge about health and illness. Organised as a collection of multiple small chapters, each focusing on a specific concept and relevant subject matter; the editors have resisted the contemporary temptation to focus on culture and agency, offering many explorations of these as well as the material and structural shaping of health and illness. Comprehensive, beautifully written and well organised, the volume invites the reader into the world of health sociology, yet draws from many disciplines to offer sociological perspectives that will be both insightful and indispensable for students and fellow researchers. -- Professor Fran CollyerAn academy of British, Canadian, European, and Australian scholars offers a tantalizing taste of traditional and innovative medical sociology ideas that demonstrate the pressing relevance of probing the social trade-offs of health and illness in a globalizing world. From medicalization to stigma, this book is a must-read introduction for those curious about the greatest hits of medical sociology. -- Professor Stefan TimmermansTable of ContentsIntroduction PART 1: SOCIAL PATTERNING OF HEALTH Pandemics and Epidemics - Robert Dingwall Social Class - Graham Scambler Gender - Ellen Annandale Ethnicity - Hannah Bradby Sexuality - Sue Scott Intersectionality - Anuj Kapilashrami Place - Katherine L. Frohlich, Julie Vallée, Sally Macintyre & Anne Ellaway Environment - Sara MacBride-Stewart Material and Cultural Factors - Graham Scambler Psychosocial Factors - Antonia Bifulco Life Events - Antonia Bifulco Ageing and the Lifecourse - Paul Higgs Neoliberalism - Judith Green & Kirsten Bell Social Capital - Orla McDonnell PART 2: EXPERIENCE OF HEATH AND ILLNESS Medicalization - Jonathan Gabe Pharmaceuticalization - Jonathan Gabe Illness and Health Behaviours - Lee F. Monaghan Stigma - Lee F. Monaghan & Simon J. Williams Embodiment - Simon J. Williams & Lee F. Monaghan Emotions - Gillian Bendelow & Iain Wilkinson Chronic Illness - Lee F. Monaghan & Mike Bury Disability - Janice McLaughlin Illness Narratives - Lee F. Monaghan & Mike Bury Risk - Jonathan Gabe The Sick Role - Lee F. Monaghan & Mike Bury Practitioner–Client Relationships - Alison Pilnick Quality of Life - Mary Boulton Sleep - Simon J. Williams Death and Dying - Gitte H. Koksvik & David Clark PART 3: HEALTH, KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE The Medical Model - Lee F. Monaghan & Mike Bury Social Constructionism - Orla McDonnell Lay Knowledge - Gareth H. Williams, Eva Elliott & Jennie Popay Medical Tourism - Neil Lunt Reproduction - Jane Sandall, Lee F. Monaghan & Jonathan Gabe Medical Technologies - Alex Faulkner Digital Health - Deborah Lupton Geneticization - Rebecca Dimond, Heather Strange & Jacqueline Hughes Bioethics - Gabrielle Samuel & Bobbie Farsides Surveillance and Health Promotion - Sarah Nettleton PART 4: HEALTH WORK AND THE DIVISION OF LABOUR Medical Autonomy, Dominance and Decline - Jonathan Gabe & Mary Ann Elston Trust in Medicine - Jonathan Gabe Professions Allied to Medicine - Ivy Lynn Bourgeault Nursing and Midwifery as Occupations - Abbey Hyde & Orla McDonnell Social Divisions in Formal Healthcare - Catherine Theodosius Health Professional Migration and Integration - Ivy Lynn Bourgeault Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Sarah Cant Emotional Labour - Catherine Theodosius Informal Care - Sue Hollinrake PART 5: HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION AND POLICY Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations - Per Måseide Privatization - Jonathan Gabe Managerialism - Jonathan Gabe Consumerism - Jonathan Gabe Citizenship and Health - Gareth H. Williams, Patrick Brown, Eva Elliott & Jennie Popay Social Movements and Health - Nick Crossley Medicines Regulation - Jonathan Gabe Evaluation - Nicholas Mays Malpractice - Jonathan Gabe

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding and evidencing the Teachers’ Standards is vital for teachers at all stages of their career. This book focuses on how this can be achieved in your professional practice. This second edition introduces two new features: - voices of experience spotlights which explore the perspectives of teachers, parents and other professionals - additional reading and resource suggestions that allow you to find out more about relevant topics. Little light bulb moments and practice examples have been updated to show you how to translate theory into practice, in the classroom and wider learning environments.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils Chapter 2: Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils Chapter 3: Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge Chapter 4: Plan and teach well structured lessons Chapter 5: Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils Chapter 6: Make accurate and productive use of assessment Chapter 7: Manage behaviour effectively to ensure good and safe learning environment Chapter 8: Fulfil wider professional responsibilities Chapter 9: Personal and professional conduct Chapter 10: Keeping the ′l′ plates: lifelong learner

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Book SynopsisHow do we understand health in relation to society? What role do social processes, structures and culture play in shaping our experiences of health and illness? How do we understand medicine and healthcare within a sociological framework? Drawing on international literature and examples, this new edition of Key Concepts in Medical Sociology: · Systematically explains the concepts that have preoccupied medical sociology from its inception, and which have shaped the field as it exists today. · Includes new entries, such as pandemics and epidemics, the environment, intersectionality, pharmaceuticalization, medical tourism and sexuality. · Begins each entry with a definition of the concept then examines its origins, development, strengths and weaknesses, and concludes with suggested further reading for independent learning. Key Concepts in Medical Sociology is essential reading for students in medical sociology as well as those undertaking professional training in health-related disciplines. Trade ReviewThis book has and will continue to be essential introductory reading for students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the social and health sciences and those in professional training who have an interest in the sociology of health and illness. It is comprehensive in its scope addressing a broad range of key sociological concepts which relate to the analysis of health, illness and health policy. This third edition contains accessible, updated entries on many of the concepts addressed in previous editions but also introduces much needed analysis of salient concepts such as on pandemics and epidemics, sexuality, intersectionality, the environment, medical tourism and digital health. -- Professor Michael CalnanThis impressive scholarly collection of key ideas in the sociology of health and medicine is essential reading for health and medical students; researchers and policy makers. It is particularly pertinent as we contemplate health and healthcare since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. -- Professor Karen WillisThis third edition of the popular and comprehensive concept-based examination of the field of medical sociology is an excellent addition to the literature. It effectively updates the ‘state of play’ in that sub discipline as well as successfully incorporating new developments including the COVID pandemic, digital health, consumerism, and environmentalism. -- Professor Evan WillisThis new edition of a favourite companion offers a veritable bounty of ideas for fostering knowledge about health and illness. Organised as a collection of multiple small chapters, each focusing on a specific concept and relevant subject matter; the editors have resisted the contemporary temptation to focus on culture and agency, offering many explorations of these as well as the material and structural shaping of health and illness. Comprehensive, beautifully written and well organised, the volume invites the reader into the world of health sociology, yet draws from many disciplines to offer sociological perspectives that will be both insightful and indispensable for students and fellow researchers. -- Professor Fran CollyerAn academy of British, Canadian, European, and Australian scholars offers a tantalizing taste of traditional and innovative medical sociology ideas that demonstrate the pressing relevance of probing the social trade-offs of health and illness in a globalizing world. From medicalization to stigma, this book is a must-read introduction for those curious about the greatest hits of medical sociology. -- Professor Stefan TimmermansTable of ContentsIntroduction PART 1: SOCIAL PATTERNING OF HEALTH Pandemics and Epidemics - Robert Dingwall Social Class - Graham Scambler Gender - Ellen Annandale Ethnicity - Hannah Bradby Sexuality - Sue Scott Intersectionality - Anuj Kapilashrami Place - Katherine L. Frohlich, Julie Vallée, Sally Macintyre & Anne Ellaway Environment - Sara MacBride-Stewart Material and Cultural Factors - Graham Scambler Psychosocial Factors - Antonia Bifulco Life Events - Antonia Bifulco Ageing and the Lifecourse - Paul Higgs Neoliberalism - Judith Green & Kirsten Bell Social Capital - Orla McDonnell PART 2: EXPERIENCE OF HEATH AND ILLNESS Medicalization - Jonathan Gabe Pharmaceuticalization - Jonathan Gabe Illness and Health Behaviours - Lee F. Monaghan Stigma - Lee F. Monaghan & Simon J. Williams Embodiment - Simon J. Williams & Lee F. Monaghan Emotions - Gillian Bendelow & Iain Wilkinson Chronic Illness - Lee F. Monaghan & Mike Bury Disability - Janice McLaughlin Illness Narratives - Lee F. Monaghan & Mike Bury Risk - Jonathan Gabe The Sick Role - Lee F. Monaghan & Mike Bury Practitioner–Client Relationships - Alison Pilnick Quality of Life - Mary Boulton Sleep - Simon J. Williams Death and Dying - Gitte H. Koksvik & David Clark PART 3: HEALTH, KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE The Medical Model - Lee F. Monaghan & Mike Bury Social Constructionism - Orla McDonnell Lay Knowledge - Gareth H. Williams, Eva Elliott & Jennie Popay Medical Tourism - Neil Lunt Reproduction - Jane Sandall, Lee F. Monaghan & Jonathan Gabe Medical Technologies - Alex Faulkner Digital Health - Deborah Lupton Geneticization - Rebecca Dimond, Heather Strange & Jacqueline Hughes Bioethics - Gabrielle Samuel & Bobbie Farsides Surveillance and Health Promotion - Sarah Nettleton PART 4: HEALTH WORK AND THE DIVISION OF LABOUR Medical Autonomy, Dominance and Decline - Jonathan Gabe & Mary Ann Elston Trust in Medicine - Jonathan Gabe Professions Allied to Medicine - Ivy Lynn Bourgeault Nursing and Midwifery as Occupations - Abbey Hyde & Orla McDonnell Social Divisions in Formal Healthcare - Catherine Theodosius Health Professional Migration and Integration - Ivy Lynn Bourgeault Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Sarah Cant Emotional Labour - Catherine Theodosius Informal Care - Sue Hollinrake PART 5: HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION AND POLICY Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations - Per Måseide Privatization - Jonathan Gabe Managerialism - Jonathan Gabe Consumerism - Jonathan Gabe Citizenship and Health - Gareth H. Williams, Patrick Brown, Eva Elliott & Jennie Popay Social Movements and Health - Nick Crossley Medicines Regulation - Jonathan Gabe Evaluation - Nicholas Mays Malpractice - Jonathan Gabe

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Book SynopsisInterviews are the most common data collection instrument undergraduates turn to. No matter what discipline or level, someone in the course will be doing some interviews. They’re quick, cheap and students think they’re easy. The first two are true, but it’s more than just asking a list of questions. This Little Quick Fix lays out the basic how-to of choosing an interview as a method for a project or dissertation, and how to do it well enough so students aren’t docked marks for poor or irrelevant data. Practical and hands-on, readers will be shown everything they need to prepare, how to do it quickly, and all the pitfalls to avoid. Packed with checklists, this is the foolproof solution to getting interview data quickly and effectively. Perfect for undergraduates who need to do this in a week or two. Little Quick Fix titles provide quick but authoritative answers to the problems, hurdles, and assessment points students face in the research course, project proposal, or design - whatever their methods learning is. Lively, ultra-modern design; full-colour, each page a tailored design. An hour′s read. Easy to dip in and out of with clear navigation enables the reader to find what she needs - quick. Direct written style gets to the point with clear language. Nothing needs to be read twice. No fluff. Learning is reinforced through a 2-minute overview summary; 3-second summaries with super-quick Q&A DIY tasks create a work plan to accomplish a task, do a self-check quiz, solve a problem, get students to what they need to show their supervisor. Checkpoints in each section make sure students are nailing it as they go and support self-directed learning. How do I know I’m done? Each Little Quick Fix wraps up with a final checklist that allows the reader to self-assess they’ve got what they need to progress, submit, or ace the test or task. Trade ReviewFrom a review of both Write A Questionnaire and Do Your Interviews "Beautifully written, and chock-full of key information, dealt with in a jargon-free but never condescending way. They initiate a mature understanding of both the practical issues and the human factors at play in both questionnaires and interviewing [..} I would therefore recommend these to undergraduate students and, given the welcoming layout and the clear use of language, I would also recommend them to non-native English speakers learning research skills in English." -- Amanda Haste * https://www.ncis.org *Table of Contents1. How do I know I should use interviews in my research project? 2. How do I find people to interview? 3. How do I get people to agree to be interviewed? 4. What kind of questions will give me the most detailed data? 5. What practicalities do I need to plan? 6. How should I behave during the interview? 7. What should I do after the interview?

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Book SynopsisAfter interviews, the most common data collection instrument undergraduates turn to is a short survey. This requires them to write a questionnaire. Sounds easy – it’s not! This LQF teaches the art of open and closed questions, how to prompt higher response rates, when and how to use basic Likert scales, and everything else you need to know to get the most out of your questionnaire. A good questionnaire makes all the difference to getting data you can work with and poor research skill here lowers grades. Trade ReviewFrom a review of both Write A Questionnaire and Do Your Interviews "Beautifully written, and chock-full of key information, dealt with in a jargon-free but never condescending way. They initiate a mature understanding of both the practical issues and the human factors at play in both questionnaires and interviewing [..} I would therefore recommend these to undergraduate students and, given the welcoming layout and the clear use of language, I would also recommend them to non-native English speakers learning research skills in English." -- Amanda Haste * https://www.ncis.org *Table of Contents1. How do I know I should use questionnaires in my research project? 2. What are the practicalities of using questionnaires? 3. What kinds of questions should I use? 4. How do I find people to fill in my questionnaires? 5. Why do I need to test my questionnaire? 6. How can I improve my response rate? 7. What do I do when I have all my completed questionnaires?

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Book SynopsisForgetting is the most obvious feature of human memory, whether this is everyday forgetfulness, like leaving your keys at home, or more serious medical conditions, such as amnesia. Forgetting: Explaining Memory Failure uses the most up-to-date evidence available to examine the psychological processes behind these extremes and everything in between. It explores why we have so little recollection of our childhood lives, as well as why we may create false memories of events that never happened. In this book, Michael Eysenck & David Groome use cutting-edge research to examine one of the central issues in the study of memory: forgetting. It challenges assumptions about the processing of memory, offering insights into key debates, as well as providing readers with the critical skills to develop their own conclusions on the topic. With chapters from leading figures, this book also emphasises the positive aspects of forgetting, an important and often overlooked area in the field. Trade ReviewWe are all subject to forgetting—sometimes quite dramatic forgetting. In this very readable book, Eysenck, Groome, and a team of experts in the science of memory describe many types and sources of forgetting. Written in a clear and engaging manner, these chapters will be of interest to anyone who has ever wondered how their memory works, and why it fails. Colin M MacLeod -- Colin M MacLeodTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction - Michael Eysenck & David Groome Chapter 2: Childhood forgetting - Harlene Hayne & Jane Herbert Chapter 3: Autobiographical forgetting - Martin Conway Chapter 4: Eyewitness forgetting - Coral Dando Chapter 5: Prospective memory forgetting - Michael Scullin, Seth Koslov & Jarrod Lewis-Peacock Chapter 6: Post-hypnotic amnesia - John F. Kihlstrom Chapter 7: Organic Amnesia - Melissa C. Duff & Neal J. Cohen Chapter 8: Retrieval Inhibition - Karl-Heinz Bäuml, Magdalena Abel & Oliver Kliegl Chapter 9: Motivated Forgetting - David Groome, Michael Eysenck & Robin Law

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Book Synopsis High foreign aid dependence, poor human capital, rising high youth unemployment and poverty are just some of the reasons that Africa represents such a striking symbol of global inequality today. In this book, the author draws on his research and experience of working with key stakeholders to explore how Africa can take advantage of the knowledge economy and 4th Industrial Revolution opportunities to rebuild from the Covid-19 pandemic and empower its people and encourage entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development in Africa is a book the African political class, economic policy and development experts, the donor community, academic researchers and students of business and international development can rely on for a better understanding and solutions to Africa’s historical and contemporary socio-economic problems. Paschal Anosike is Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the founding Director of Centre for African Entrepreneurship and Leadership (CAEL) at the University of Wolverhampton.Trade ReviewIn this brilliant, thought-provoking and insightful book, Paschal Anosike is at the top of his subject, showing his mastery as a seasoned critic; tackling inequality in the Africa region through human capital and entrepreneurship development, thereby paving the way for inclusive economic growth and sustainable development anchored on African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals targets. -- H.E. Pr Sarah Anyang AgborThis book provides a timely update of the topic of sustainable development in an African context. The African continent remains characterised by inequality, poverty, unemployment and significant societal challenges. Despite several African nations experiencing significant economic growth, the significant challenges of climate change and the Covid-19 crisis offer significant immediate challenges that require transformational change. This book offers a fresh perspective of how these challenges can be met and provides an excellent overview of potential roadmap to a more prosperous African nation. I would highly recommend this book for policy makers, academics and the business community. -- Paul JonesAn impassioned assessment of the development travails and opportunities of the African continent. Paschal Anosike writes lucidly, with the persuasiveness of a scholar who has spent considerable time reflecting on these issues. This book is a must-have for every African or Africanist development scholar, policymaker, entrepreneur, and other stakeholders and investors in the African project. -- Oka ObonoIf you are going to read one book to understand contemporary Africa in terms of its socio-economic trajectory, I strongly recommend you this lucid and frank detour exploring pressing issues facing the African continent. The author writes with palpable connection to the African experience, covering the positives and negatives of development from the stagnating institutional forces to the entrepreneurial energy and optimism of African youth. The book charts issues as they unravel within the decimating impact of Covid-19, and picks up on the possibilities of leap-frogging through the adoption of emerging Industry 4.0 technology. A must-read if you want to come to grips with Africa today. -- Pervaiz K. AhmedThis book cannot come at a better time than this. In his book, Paschal Anosike meticulously dissects the complexities of the African continent and offers sustainable solutions for everyone concerned with building the ‘Africa We Want’. His views on building strong foundations for entrepreneurship and sustainable development through reform and investment in quality education and entrepreneurship training for young people are unparalleled. A must-read for everyone who takes an interest in building a prosperous future for Africa. -- Matt KuppersThe central role of developing entrepreneurship and employability skills for the sustainable development of Africa cannot be overemphasized, especially during the post Covid-19 era. This book is designed for academics, scholars, development partners and policy makers, and provides an incisive study on these contemporary issues facing the continent, with an ever increasing population. -- Professor Abel Idowu OlayinkaTable of ContentsPreface Chapter 1: Paradox of a rising Africa Chapter 2: Economic Growth and Human Development Chapter 3: Institutional Contexts of Resource Governance Chapter 4: Demographic Dividend and Challenges Chapter 5: Youth Employability Chapter 6: Entrepreneurship Education and Human Capital Chapter 7: Economy and Income Opportunity Chapter 8: Conclusion

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Book SynopsisIn light of the recent global resurgence of radical and populist right-wing parties, this book examines hostile and anti-immigration rhetoric in Europe. Topical and timely, it deftly guides the reader through the trajectories of radical right parties and contextualises discriminatory rhetoric in wider immigration and integration politics. Grounded in a focussed, comparative critical discourse study that draws on methods from social science and linguistics, the book: Presents a study of political rhetoric on migration in several European countries over the past thirty-five years, drawing out similarities and differences. Explores anti-immigration rhetoric before and after the 2015 refugee/solidarity crisis. Illuminates the role of so-called ‘mainstream’ parties in developing and legitimising discriminatory rhetoric. Exposing the insidious nature of malevolent political rhetoric and its consequences, this book is a timely and essential read.Trade ReviewA key contribution to understanding migration discourses of radical right and racist parties across Europe. This detailed analysis further points out a frightening development: the normalization of right-wing populist and racist discourses among mainstream parties. As such, it is a crucial book for scholars and students of political science, discourse studies and social sciences in general. -- Edma AjanovicKristina Boréus’ rich analysis of text and talk is firmly grounded in political histories, and her focus on the interplay of mainstream and radical right rhetoric and politics offers unsettling insights into the founding ideologies of European nation states. There is reason for concern – and it’s not only the radical right we need to worry about. -- Stefanie MayerBoréus uses a commanding knowledge of migration policy and an in-depth database on policy discourses to provide a forensic account of how these policies are discussed and shaped, both from the mainstream and fringes, in six key European country cases. -- William AllchornThis book delves into radical right and mainstream rhetoric and discourse about migrants, showing the influence on politics in Sweden, Denmark and Austria, all affluent welfare-state countries. Boréus shows in an accessible and methodologically accurate way that the rhetoric and the discourses that target migrants in a negative way contribute to naturalize discrimination and patterns of poisoning racialization. The author contextualizes the construction of identities of belonging and exclusion within the different political landscapes and she comparatively examines and dissects discourses and policies over a four decades’ period. Her results reveal the role played over time by the radical and populist right in disseminating and influencing discourses about migrants based on threat and on native-first perspectives. Yet, the book also tells us that the mainstream parties are not to be held unaccountable of these developments, albeit there are variations in the rhetoric and politics. This book is a very useful companion for scholars and students with an interest in comparative politics, migration issues and history. -- Susi MeretTable of ContentsIntroduction: Making natives ′us′ and migrants ′them′ in European politics Why political rhetoric matters Why current rhetoric on migration and migrants is a concern Chapter 1: Anti-immigration and anti-migrant rhetoric as part of politics Aims of the book Contributions The rise of radical right parties in Western Europe The corpora On methods Chapter 2: Who should be let in? Four perspectives on immigration policy Labour migrants - threats or assets? Refugees - threats, rights-holders or objects of charity? Chapter 3: How should we live together? Two perspectives on integration Natives as ′us′ and migrants as ′them′ New inhabitants - rights-holders to what extent? Chapter 4: Accumulating poison? Rhetorical change since the 1980s in Austria, Denmark and Sweden The refugee/solidarity crisis Migration rhetoric before and after the crisis Discrimination - fought or forgotten? Chapter 5: Conclusions Summary of the findings: cause for concern Influence by the radical right parties? Epilogue

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive introduction to policing in England and Wales, providing you with an in-depth understanding of the challenges and complexities of modern policing and an increased awareness of the history and development of the profession. This second edition covers the most pressing debates and issues associated with contemporary policing and examines a range of key topics such as methods of policing, diversity and the police, police accountability, and much more. The new edition includes: A new chapter on women in policing Expanded content on diversity issues within the police service An account of the changes to transnational policing as a result of Brexit Reflections on the use of social media by police Advice for those wanting to embark on a career in the field. Written in an introductory way that is ideal for any policing, criminology, or criminal justice student new to police studies.Trade ReviewPraise for the previous edition: Offers comprehensive coverage of key policing topics. It is easy to navigate and the chapters provide clear aims and objectives. The study questions at the end of each chapter provide students with a mechanism to review each chapter and consider what they have learned. - Dr Suzanne Young, Department of Criminology, Leeds Beckett University This book is a clearly written account of the progress of policing in the United Kingdom, a welcome and unfettered approach to the subject. - The Criminal Lawyer Any student new to criminology or policing will be able to develop their knowledge using this book. Joyce′s style of written expression allows for an easy reading experience, without skimming on the details. - Anna Waistnage, Grimsby Institute of HE & FE -- .Table of ContentsChapter 1 - The Emergence and Development of Professional Policing Chapter 2 - Police Powers Chapter 3 - The Delivery of Policing Chapter 4 - The Governance of The Police 1964 - 2010 Chapter 5 - From Police Authorities to Police and Crime Commissioners Chapter 6 - The Police Service and the Criminal Justice System Chapter 7 - The Police Service and Racial Diversity Chapter 8 - Women in Policing Chapter 9 - The Changing Nature of Crime after 1945 Chapter 10 - The Prevention, Investigation and Detection of Crime Chapter 11 - The Future Direction of Policing

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Book SynopsisFairness in educational assessment has become a major talking point and allegations that assessments are unfair are commonplace on social media and in the press. But what does fairness mean in practice and how can we evaluate it? This book offers a timely and necessary investigation, exploring the concept through the lenses of: measurement theory, social justice, the law and philosophy in order to put forward a template for fairness in educational assessment. Drawing on international examples from the UK, US, Australia and South East Asia, this book offers a commentary on fairness that is highly relevant to the changing context of assessment today. If you have a professional or academic interest in educational assessment, are a education policymakers or are just interested in working to make assessment fair, then this book is for you! Trade ReviewThis is a wide-ranging – from Aristotle to Big Data – view of fairness in educational assessment, that covers usually neglected areas such as philosophical and juridical underpinnings, while carefully explaining technical aspects in accessible terms. Scholarly and thorough, it never loses sight of the fact that fairness affects real people – teachers, parents, employers, higher education and most importantly students – who sometimes have only one shot at doing well in an increasingly narrow assessment system. -- Dr Tina IsaacsNisbet and Shaw provide a comprehensive and thoughtful discussion of fairness in assessment, and far beyond assessment, employing multiple lenses (measurement theory, professional standards, law, philosophy, and social justice) to examine fairness from different angles, and their analyses of the concept will certainly enrich discussions of its use in assessment. -- Michael KaneEveryone wants educational assessment to be valid and fair, but what do these terms really mean in practice? Over the last 50 years, a great deal of effort has gone in understanding what we really mean by validity, but what we mean by fairness has received little attention—until now. In this important, timely, and highly readable book, Isabel Nisbet and Stuart Shaw offer us a comprehensive set of perspectives on assessment—theoretical, professional, legal, philosophical and social justice—that enables to see how debates about whether particular assessment practices are fair are often really disguised debates about what fairness means. As issues of fairness assume greater importance in the coming years, the book will be an invaluable guide to thinking clearly about the challenges that all those professionally and personally involved in educational assessment will face in making assessment fairer. -- Dylan WiliamTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introducing fairness Chapter 2: Fair assessment viewed through the lenses of measurement theory Chapter 3: Fair assessment viewed through the lenses of professional standards, guidelines and procedures Chapter 4: Fair assessment viewed through the lenses of the law Chapter 5: Fair assessment viewed through the lenses of philosophy Chapter 6: Fair assessment viewed through the lenses of social justice Chapter 7: Conclusions, challenges and a template for fairness

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Straightforward and accessible, this pragmatic guide takes you step-by-step through doing grounded theory research. With hands-on advice focussed around designing real projects, it demonstrates best practice for integrating theory building and methods. Its extensive examples and case studies are drawn from across the social sciences, presenting students with a range of options for both applying and using grounded theory. Clear and easy to follow, this second edition: Traces the evolution of grounded theory method and provides a clear introduction to the nuanced history of grounded theory Showcases important concepts like theory building, helping you to reflect on the wider context of your research and the contribution it makes to existing literature Offers practical advice for how to do grounded theory research, alleviating common student concerns every step of the way This new edition features two new chapters: one covering theory, and one on Theoretical Sampling. Several chapters have also undergone updates: Chapter 5 includes a wider range of perspectives including feminist and post-colonial perspectives, Chapter 9 features new, contemporary examples on how to write up your study, and Chapters 2 and 10 include new developments in the field of Grounded Theory. Supported by videos from the author sharing expert advice, this book helps you build the confidence to explore and successfully complete your own grounded theory research.

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Book SynopsisA practical guide to carrying out ethical research with children and young people, this practical handbook examines the ethical questions that arise at each stage of research, from first plans to dissemination and impact. Illustrated with case studies from international and inter-disciplinary research, it offers advice for addressing each ethical question, issue or uncertainty. Including: • A showcase of the best practice on a range of topics including data protection • Practical guidance for responding to recent global changes in policy and practice in ethics and law • Discussion of the challenges and opportunities of digital research with children The updated second edition continues to provide an excellent resource for those exploring the old, current and new consensuses on the ethics of researching with children.Trade ReviewThis clear and engaging book challenges and guides researchers and ethics panels alike to consider the child as central in all stages of a research cycle. Bravo! -- Sue SmithAlderson and Morrow have, once again, produced the definitive guide to the ethics of working and researching with children. Authoritative, thoughtful, engaging and practical, it is filled with real-life examples from across the world which guide both new and experienced researchers towards the best possible practice in research with children and young people. -- Heather MontgomeryThe new edition of this book addresses many questions that have arisen in research with children in recent years. It makes clear that ethical maxims are not to be understood as a limitation, but rather as a help for researchers to be aware of their own uncertainties and to be encouraged to question and reflect. The authors understand social research as an open process in which children always are actors, as fellow researchers or researchers in their own cause. -- Manfred LiebelTable of ContentsIntroduction: Why ethics matters Part I: The planning stages Chapter 1: Planning the research: Purpose and methods Chapter 2: Assessing harms and benefits Chapter 3: Respect for rights: Privacy and confidentiality Chapter 4: Designing research: Selection and participation Chapter 5: Money matters: Contracts, funding research, and paying participants Chapter 6: Reviewing aims and methods: Ethics guidance and committees Part II: The data collecting stage Chapter 7: Information Chapter 8: Consent Part III: The writing, reporting and follow up stages Chapter 9: Disseminating and implementing the findings Chapter 10: The impact on children and young people

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Book SynopsisThis new title explores the role of teaching within the modern university and the impact of the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF). It provides a critical analysis of recent policy reforms designed to increase competition and choice in higher education and what these mean for the sector. It also surveys the wider landscape and the rise of the student as consumer within HE.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Students Consumers Chapter 2: Measuring Teaching Excellence Chapter 3: The Higher Education Market Chapter 4: Grand Challenges

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Book SynopsisHow to Coach: First Steps and Beyond is an essential guide for anyone starting out in the coaching profession and for existing coaches seeking to develop their craft. It is a practical introduction to the theory, skills and art of coaching. This extremely practical introduction contains numerous case studies showing theory in action, aiding in understanding of how to apply theory to actual practice in a variety of settings. The book: Uses clear, uncomplicated language throughout Explains key ideas through brief illustrations from the author′s practice and quotes from leading writers on coaching Contains a wide selection of ideas, models and exercises to stimulate the reader′s learning Encourages students to try things out in conversation, and reflect upon and make sense of their experiences How to Coach is a must-have book for anyone interested in coaching skillfully, ethically and effectively. Table of ContentsPART ONE: LEARNING THE BASICS 1. What is coaching? 2. Directive and non-directive coaching 3. Listening to understand 4. Questioning 5. Playing back 6. Learning how to coach PART TWO: DEVELOPING YOUR PRACTICE 7. Contracting 8. Practical issues 9. Ethical issues in coaching 10. Tools you might use in coaching 11. Feedback and psychometric instruments 12. Coaching as a relationship 13. The use of self in coaching 14. The inner game of coaching PART THREE: EXTENDING YOUR APPROACH 15. Cognitive and cognitive behavioural approaches to coaching 16. Other approaches to coaching 17. Supporting confidence and motivation 18. Coaching as a line manager 19. Coaching a team 20. Coaching across cultures 21. Coaching supervision 22. Continuing your development journey

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Book SynopsisThis practical guide offers an approachable introduction to doing hermeneutic phenomenological research across the health and social sciences. Grounded in real world research, it integrates philosophy, methodology and method in accessible ways, helping you realize the potential of using phenomenology to guide research. The book maps the complete research process and shows how to apply key philosophical tenets to your project, demonstrating the close relationship between philosophy and research practice. It: Shows step-by-step how to translate philosophy into research methodology and turn methodology into robust research design Focuses on applied practice, illustrating theoretical discussions with examples and case studies Promotes advanced thinking about hermeneutic phenomenology in an easy to understand way Highlights the need for researchers to engage reflexively with the whole research process. Trade ReviewA book qualitative researchers have long waited for! This text concisely explains how to do hermeneutic phenomenological research. Drawing on Heidegger, Gadamer and the phenomenological movement, and rooted in a distinctively interpretive paradigm, the authors′ methodology is interested in understanding people’s perception of meanings, their views and lived experience. The book leads readers through the research process, from the refinement of the research question, literature review, data collection, interviewing and data analysis to reflexivity, research ethics and dissemination. It is a practical guide, immensely useful both for novice and experienced researchers in healthcare and beyond. -- Christoph Rehmann-SutterPhenomenological philosophy is often perceived as a lofty and verbally verbose form of learning, without practical value or merit. However, reading this book certainly puts paid to that illusion. The practical topics of research that these active researchers explore are so humanly psychological, dealing with socially pressing themes that require better understanding. These pragmatic writers give meaning to the idea that ‘faith without works is dead.’ They translate their philosophical vision for health and social science to deeds; there is a recognition of the unevenness of the world environs and the book is driven by a desire to improve things. By sharing the how and the what of their collective research, they offer a very transparent kaleidoscope into how hermeneutic phenomenological methodology and method are realised as one. If you are a researcher with a passion for your subject matter, the authors of the book have done a magnificent job in demonstrating how we can translate research passion into realisable intentions for making it happen. -- Gerard RodgersTable of ContentsPart I: Philosophy and thinking Chapter 1: Philosophical perspectives Chapter 2: Coming to thinking Part II: Designing the hermeneutic phenomenology study Chapter 3: Literature review and refining the hermeneutic research question Chapter 4: Population and sampling Chapter 5: Being ethical Part III: Delivering the hermeneutic phenomenology study Chapter 6: Data collection and management Chapter 7: Data analysis and interpretation Chapter 8: Reflexivity and rigour Chapter 9: Writing and dissemination Part IV: Personal entrees into hermeneutic phenomenology

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Book SynopsisPopulism and globalization are shorthand for the temper of our times. Populism is usually cast as globalization’s nemesis, a backlash against worldwide connectivity, while globalization is often said to be in retreat or even demise. This book takes issue with both interpretations, claiming instead that while populism of all shades tends to be anti-globalist, the globalism it is pitted against has changed dramatically in recent years and is increasingly decentred, destabilized, contingent, multipolar, and multidirectional. Axford paints a picture of this new globalization and dissects the strains of postmodern populism that both contest it and are its expression. Attention to the current surge of populism also affords purchase on an axial feature of our turbulent and globalized world—the imbrication or antithesis of local and global, of difference and sameness. This is an interdisciplinary examination of populism as a factor in global change, drawing on international politics, sociology, and global studies.Trade ReviewIn this succinct overview of contemporary populism, Axford dispels the myth of the new populism′s conceptual opposition to globalization. Instead, he charts the connections between the forces of the new 21st century globalization and the rise of national populism. The author brilliantly incorporates the role of localism in the emergence of populist movements and shows how these localist forces provide a new narrative for interpreting globalization in the 21st century. While populism is a very broad and fuzzy concept, the author successfully makes a meaningful and highly insightful contribution to the understanding of contemporary global politics. This book will be extremely useful for upper-undergraduate and graduate level courses on democracy, global governance and world politics. -- Victor RoudometofChallenging the common view of globalization and populism as opposing forces shaping our age of instability, Axford′s brilliant analysis explains the rise of "postmodern populism" as an integral feature of the current unsettled phase of globalization. Comprehensive yet accessible, this insightful book lays bare the complex dynamics and impacts of the politics of anger and resentment behind the global rise of Trumpism in a world wavering between nationalist retrenchment and globalist expansion. A must-read! -- Manfred B. StegerBarrie Axford’s Populism vs. The New Globalization is a truly innovative contribution, not merely to the themes of populism and globalization but, even more significantly, it constitutes a major intervention in the relationship between the pair. Populism and globalization are two of the most salient but problematic issues of our time. Axford brings them into conceptual alignment in a highly interesting, intriguing, and constructive manner. I recommend this book unreservedly. -- Roland RobertsonBarrie Axford’s book offers a thoughtful tour d’horizon of contours of populism across many dimensions and from diverse intellectual vantage points. This book is a probing, insightful journey and a great read. -- Jan Nederveen PieterseProfessor Axford deals with two hefty ideas, populism and globalization, in a little book in his usual masterful way. Populism, commonly perceived as a nemesis of globalization, is indeed part of globalization’s fundamental dialectics. In the first decades of the twenty-first century, the world is being haunted by the specters of populism and globalization. A careful understanding of these two multi-faceted ideas and their interactions around the world, is the task Professor Axford takes upon himself and not only does he untangle the conceptual thickets but also distills the political ramifications astutely. An admirable effort. -- Habibul H. KhondkerSearching, racy, and nuanced. This is a theoretical thriller, written on the wings of contemporary events. It seeks to understand gales of change. What is this new kind of populism? What is happening to contemporary globalization? Barrie Axford writes darkly and brilliantly from inside the storm. -- Professor Paul JamesIn this brief, densely argued book, Axford offers an analysis of the interrelationships of globalization and populism that challenges simplistic notions of both causality and effects. Offering a nuanced, careful exposition of core ideas and practices embedded in both concepts, Axford argues that contemporary globalization has empowered and framed a postmodern populism – one informed by the mediatization of contemporary life and recently-emerged social and economic forces linked to new forms of globalization. -- Lane Crothers * Populism *Table of ContentsChapter 1: Populism and Globalization: Uneasy Bedfellows Chapter 2: What′s in A Name? Populism in Thought (And Some Deeds) Chapter 3: Populism in Practice: Causes, Correlates and Crises Chapter 4: Populism and The New Globalization Chapter 5: Populism: Pathological Localism or Vernacular Glocalization? Chapter 6: Postmodern Populism, Globalization, and the Crisis of Modernity Epilogue: Postmodern Populism and The New Globalization - Reasons To Be Cheerful?

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Book SynopsisPuzzled by terminology, skills, law, or theory? Revising for your placement or exam? Then look no further! This series of concise and easy-to-use A-Zs will be your guide. Designed for both students and newly-qualified social workers, this book will introduce you to over 350 key theories, theorists and concepts in a concise and no-nonsense way. Careful cross-referencing will help you make important connections, while selected further reading will provide you with a springboard to further learning.Trade ReviewI found this book particularly useful for a starting point for further research into specific areas that I was being faced with in my day-to-day practice as a Student Social Worker. I also enjoyed the theory element of this book as it supported me in completing various assignments where Theory was required to be utilised throughout. This book has supported me through my first year as a Student and I will continue to refer to this during the duration of the course. -- Mikahla HowellTable of ContentsA Acceptance Accountability Action/activity Activism Adaptation Advocacy Affect/affect regulation Affiliation African-centred practice Ageing Ageism Agency Aggression Aggression management Alienation Alliance Altruism Ambiguity Ambivalence Anti-discriminatory practice Anti-oppressive practice Anti-psychiatry Anti-racist practice Art Assessment Attachment theory Authenticity Athentization Authority Autonomy B Balance Bauman, Zygmunt Beck, Ulrich Being Bereavement Biestek, Felix Biopsychosocial model Black perspectives Body Body/mind/spirit work Boundary Bourdieu, Pierre Broker Buddhism Bureaucracy Business C Capacity-building Capital Care/caring Care management Case Case management Case record Casework Change Chaos theory Children Christianity Citizen advocacy Citizenship Codes of ethics Cognitive behavioural therapy Colonialism Commodification Commonalities Community Community development Community social work Community work Complex adaptive systems Consciousness-raising Contracts Constructionism/constructivism Context Coping Co-production Core conditions Counselling Crisis Crisis intervention Critical incident analysis Critical practice theory Critical race theory Critical realism Critical reflection Critical thinking Cultural competence Cultural imperialism Culture D Decolonization Deconstruction Dependence/dependency Determinism/determinants Development Dewey, John Diagnosis Diagnostic practice theory Dialectic Dialogue/dialogical practice Difference Dignity Disability Disabled living movement Disadvantage Disasters Discourse Discretion Discrimination Disruption Diversity Dread Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Dual process theory E Eclecticism Eco/ecocentric/ecological/ecosocial/green social work Ecological systems/eco systems theory Ego Ego psychology Emancipation Embodiment Emergence Emotion Emotional intelligence Emotional labour Empathy Empiricism Empowerment The Enlightenment Entrepreneurship Epistemology Equality Equilibrium Ethics Ethics of care Ethnic group/ethnicity Evidence-based practice exchange exclusion existentialism F Fairness Family Family group conferencing Family social work Family support implements Family therapy Feminist practice theory field Fordism Foucault, Michel Foundationalism Frame analysis/framing Fraser, Nancy Freedom Freire, Paulo Freud, Sigmund Functional practice Functionalism Functional analysis G Gandhi, Mohandas Karamchand Gender General systems theory Generalist/generic practice Germain, Carel Bailey Giddens, Anthony Gilligan, Carol Globalization Goffman, Erving Goldstein, Howard Gramsci, Antonio groups/small groups group care groupwork H Habermas, Jürgen Habitus Halmos, Paul Hegemony Helping Holism Hope Human rights Humanistic practice Humanitarianism I Identity Identity politics Ideology Impartiality Inclusion Indigenist theory Individualization Inequality Insight Institutionalization Interdependence Interpretivist theories Intersectionality Intersubjectivity Intervention ‘in vivo’ Islam J Judgement Justice K, L Labelling Language issues/linguistic turn Liberal ideas Liberation Liberation theology Life course theories Life model M McDonaldization Macro practice Maintenance Managerialism Manualization Market Marketization Marx, Karl Marxist social work Materialism Meaning Medicalization Medical model Mental health Milieu therapy Millennium Development Goals Mindfulness Modality Modernity Moral panics Motivational interviewing Multicultural practice Multidisciplinary/multiprofessional practice/teamwork N Narrative practice theory Need Neoliberalism Networks Neuroscience New public management Non-directiveness Normalization/social role valorization O Object Object relations Oppression Ordinary housing/ordinary living movements Other/othering/otherness P Parker Follett, Mary Participation/client participation Pathologization Patriarchy Peer advocacy Peer support Performance Personalization Person-centred practice Person-in-situation/person-in-environment Pessimism Place Pluralism ‘Post’ ideas Post-colonialism Postmodernism Poverty Power Pragmatism Praxis Principle-based ethics Privatization Privilege Problem Problematization Problem/troubled families Problem-solving theory Proceduralization Process Professionalization Progressivism Psychoanalysis Psychodynamic theory Psychologization Psychosocial theory Q Quality Quasi-market R Race Racism/institutional racism Radical practice theory Rawls, John Reconceptualization movement Reciprocity Recognition Recovery Reflection Reflexivity Reframing Reid, William J. Relational practice Relationship Religion Representation Residential care/residential work Resilience/resiliency Resistance Respect/respect for persons Richmond, Mary (Ellen) Rights Risk Role Role ambiguity Role complementarity Role conflict Role distance Role set S Safeguarding Salomon, Alice Schön, Donald S. Security The self Self-actualization Self-advocacy Self-determination Self-direction Self-efficacy Self-respect Semiotics Sen, Amartya Kumar Sheffield, Ada Eliot Signs of safety Slavery Social Social action Social capital Social care Social change Social construction Social development Social exclusion Social justice Social learning theory Social movements theory Social pedagogy Social reproduction theory Social problems Social role valorisation Social work Social work theory Solution practice theory Space Spirituality Stage Steady state Stigma Strengths practice Structural practice Structural psychodynamic theory Structural-functionalism Structuralism Study Subject Support Surveillance Symbolic interactionism Systems theory T Task Task-centred practice Technical assistance programmes Technical rational/technicist practice Theory Therapeutic alliance Therapeutic community theory Time Timms, Noel Tokenism Tongan social work Total institutions Traditional social work Transformation Transtheoretical model of change Trauma Troubled families U Underclass V Values Virtue ethics Voice W Weber, Max Welfare Welfare rights Welfare state Wisdom Wolfensberger, W. 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Book SynopsisBringing together two key areas within early childhood— play and literacy — this book offers an innovative approach to examining literacies within the context of children’s play. This book: Introduces students to contemporary theory and research in the field Explores the debates surrounding young children’s play and how language and literacies are created through a range of play activity Helps students to reflect on how this knowledge can be applied in their future professional lives working to support young children Advocating for young children’s play and diverse literacies, this book supports students to develop a depth of knowledge about how play can extend children’s literacies, and encourages early childhood educators to reflect on and enhance their literacy practices with young children. Table of ContentsIntroduction: Weaving together young children’s play and literacies Chapter 1: Strong Foundations: The significance of play Chapter 2: Playful Encounters: Language and multimodal communication Chapter 3: Playing Narratively: Stories, imagination and role play Chapter 4: Making a Mark on the World: Playful writing Chapter 5: Sharing Stories: Reading and playing together Chapter 6: Playing Digitally: Multimodal digital literacies Chapter 7: ‘We’re going on a bear hunt’: Language and Literacies in Outdoor Play Chapter 8: Curriculum Conversations: How the curriculum can support literacies and play

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Book SynopsisStudent life can be expensive – but don’t panic. Manage Your Money helps you successfully juggle your finances as you study, giving you the confidence and good habits to stay on track. Manage your budget (and still have a life) Become a savvy spender so your cash goes further Explore sources of funding you didn’t know existed. Super Quick Skills provides the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies. Learn core skills quickly Apply them right away and see results Succeed in your studies and in life Super Quick Skills gives you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.Table of ContentsSection 1: What do I need to know to manage my money successfully at university and beyond? Section 2 : What is my student finance package and when should I start to apply for it? Section 3: What other sources of money could I draw on? Section 4: How should I select and operate my student bank account? Section 5: How can I make and manage a budget successfully? Section 6: How can I develop successful spending skills? Section 7: How will where I live affect my money? Section 8: What if I run into financial problems? Section 9: How do I know if I’ve got it all together and where can I access help and advice?

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Book SynopsisPuzzled by terminology, skills, law, or theory? Revising for your placement or exam? Then look no further! This series of concise and easy-to-use A-Zs will be your guide. Designed for both students and newly-qualified social workers, this book will introduce you to over 350 key theories, theorists and concepts in a concise and no-nonsense way. Careful cross-referencing will help you make important connections, while selected further reading will provide you with a springboard to further learning.Trade ReviewI found this book particularly useful for a starting point for further research into specific areas that I was being faced with in my day-to-day practice as a Student Social Worker. I also enjoyed the theory element of this book as it supported me in completing various assignments where Theory was required to be utilised throughout. This book has supported me through my first year as a Student and I will continue to refer to this during the duration of the course. -- Mikahla HowellTable of ContentsA Acceptance Accountability Action/activity Activism Adaptation Advocacy Affect/affect regulation Affiliation African-centred practice Ageing Ageism Agency Aggression Aggression management Alienation Alliance Altruism Ambiguity Ambivalence Anti-discriminatory practice Anti-oppressive practice Anti-psychiatry Anti-racist practice Art Assessment Attachment theory Authenticity Athentization Authority Autonomy B Balance Bauman, Zygmunt Beck, Ulrich Being Bereavement Biestek, Felix Biopsychosocial model Black perspectives Body Body/mind/spirit work Boundary Bourdieu, Pierre Broker Buddhism Bureaucracy Business C Capacity-building Capital Care/caring Care management Case Case management Case record Casework Change Chaos theory Children Christianity Citizen advocacy Citizenship Codes of ethics Cognitive behavioural therapy Colonialism Commodification Commonalities Community Community development Community social work Community work Complex adaptive systems Consciousness-raising Contracts Constructionism/constructivism Context Coping Co-production Core conditions Counselling Crisis Crisis intervention Critical incident analysis Critical practice theory Critical race theory Critical realism Critical reflection Critical thinking Cultural competence Cultural imperialism Culture D Decolonization Deconstruction Dependence/dependency Determinism/determinants Development Dewey, John Diagnosis Diagnostic practice theory Dialectic Dialogue/dialogical practice Difference Dignity Disability Disabled living movement Disadvantage Disasters Discourse Discretion Discrimination Disruption Diversity Dread Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Dual process theory E Eclecticism Eco/ecocentric/ecological/ecosocial/green social work Ecological systems/eco systems theory Ego Ego psychology Emancipation Embodiment Emergence Emotion Emotional intelligence Emotional labour Empathy Empiricism Empowerment The Enlightenment Entrepreneurship Epistemology Equality Equilibrium Ethics Ethics of care Ethnic group/ethnicity Evidence-based practice exchange exclusion existentialism F Fairness Family Family group conferencing Family social work Family support implements Family therapy Feminist practice theory field Fordism Foucault, Michel Foundationalism Frame analysis/framing Fraser, Nancy Freedom Freire, Paulo Freud, Sigmund Functional practice Functionalism Functional analysis G Gandhi, Mohandas Karamchand Gender General systems theory Generalist/generic practice Germain, Carel Bailey Giddens, Anthony Gilligan, Carol Globalization Goffman, Erving Goldstein, Howard Gramsci, Antonio groups/small groups group care groupwork H Habermas, Jürgen Habitus Halmos, Paul Hegemony Helping Holism Hope Human rights Humanistic practice Humanitarianism I Identity Identity politics Ideology Impartiality Inclusion Indigenist theory Individualization Inequality Insight Institutionalization Interdependence Interpretivist theories Intersectionality Intersubjectivity Intervention ‘in vivo’ Islam J Judgement Justice K, L Labelling Language issues/linguistic turn Liberal ideas Liberation Liberation theology Life course theories Life model M McDonaldization Macro practice Maintenance Managerialism Manualization Market Marketization Marx, Karl Marxist social work Materialism Meaning Medicalization Medical model Mental health Milieu therapy Millennium Development Goals Mindfulness Modality Modernity Moral panics Motivational interviewing Multicultural practice Multidisciplinary/multiprofessional practice/teamwork N Narrative practice theory Need Neoliberalism Networks Neuroscience New public management Non-directiveness Normalization/social role valorization O Object Object relations Oppression Ordinary housing/ordinary living movements Other/othering/otherness P Parker Follett, Mary Participation/client participation Pathologization Patriarchy Peer advocacy Peer support Performance Personalization Person-centred practice Person-in-situation/person-in-environment Pessimism Place Pluralism ‘Post’ ideas Post-colonialism Postmodernism Poverty Power Pragmatism Praxis Principle-based ethics Privatization Privilege Problem Problematization Problem/troubled families Problem-solving theory Proceduralization Process Professionalization Progressivism Psychoanalysis Psychodynamic theory Psychologization Psychosocial theory Q Quality Quasi-market R Race Racism/institutional racism Radical practice theory Rawls, John Reconceptualization movement Reciprocity Recognition Recovery Reflection Reflexivity Reframing Reid, William J. Relational practice Relationship Religion Representation Residential care/residential work Resilience/resiliency Resistance Respect/respect for persons Richmond, Mary (Ellen) Rights Risk Role Role ambiguity Role complementarity Role conflict Role distance Role set S Safeguarding Salomon, Alice Schön, Donald S. Security The self Self-actualization Self-advocacy Self-determination Self-direction Self-efficacy Self-respect Semiotics Sen, Amartya Kumar Sheffield, Ada Eliot Signs of safety Slavery Social Social action Social capital Social care Social change Social construction Social development Social exclusion Social justice Social learning theory Social movements theory Social pedagogy Social reproduction theory Social problems Social role valorisation Social work Social work theory Solution practice theory Space Spirituality Stage Steady state Stigma Strengths practice Structural practice Structural psychodynamic theory Structural-functionalism Structuralism Study Subject Support Surveillance Symbolic interactionism Systems theory T Task Task-centred practice Technical assistance programmes Technical rational/technicist practice Theory Therapeutic alliance Therapeutic community theory Time Timms, Noel Tokenism Tongan social work Total institutions Traditional social work Transformation Transtheoretical model of change Trauma Troubled families U Underclass V Values Virtue ethics Voice W Weber, Max Welfare Welfare rights Welfare state Wisdom Wolfensberger, W. 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Book SynopsisThe world of Research Methods is always changing and becoming ever more complex. Now completely up to date with the latest innovations, this book engages with recent controversies to give you the best start with your research. In each chapter you will find: · Key concept boxes to help you stay on track and focus on what’s most important · Real life examples which make the theory easier to understand · Exercises to check you’ve understood the chapter · Questions to help you develop your critical thinking. Also available online are: · Multiple choice questions to test your understanding · Datasets to allow you to practice your skills · A flashcard glossary to help with revision. Offering a complete package to anyone taking a research methods course as part of their degree.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Research Questions, Design, Strategy and Choice of Methods - Glynis M Breakwell, Daniel B. Wright and Julie Barnett Chapter 2: Ethics - Daniel B Wright, Julie Barnett and Glynis M Breakwell Chapter 3: Big Questions and New Methods - Glynis M Breakwell, Daniel B Wright and Julie Barnett Chapter 4: Capturing and Recording Information - Julie Barnett and Konstantina Vasileiou Chapter 5: Telling Others about Your Research - Julie Barnett, Glynis M Breakwell and Daniel B Wright Chapter 6: Psychology as a Science: What is Science? - Daniel B. Wright, Julie Barnett, and Glynis M. Breakwell Chapter 7: Accessing Difficult to Access Information - Glynis Breakwell and Julie Barnett Chapter 8: Quasi-experimental Designs (including observational methods) - Chris Fife-Schaw Chapter 9: Experimental Design - Graham Hole Chapter 10: Interviewing and Focus Groups - Glynis M. Breakwell and Lada Timotijevic Chapter 11: Descriptive Statistics: Graphical and Numerical Methods - Marianna E. Carlucci and Daniel B. Wright Chapter 12: Content Analysis, Thematic Analysis and Discourse Analysis - Rusi Jaspal Chapter 13: Self-Report Data - Jeff Gavin and Karen Rodham Chapter 14: Questionnaire Design - Chris Fife-Schaw Chapter 15: Surveys and Sampling - Patrick Sturgis Chapter 16: Inferential Statistics - Marianna E. Carlucci and Daniel B. Wright Chapter 17: Factorial ANOVA - Katherine McGuire and Kamala London Chapter 18: Correlation and Regression - Jeremy Miles Chapter 19: Creating Latent Variables - Daniel B. Wright and Sarah M. Wells

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Book SynopsisProfessional Skills for Psychology covers key professional, ethical and career development issues. Whether you′re a student or a professional, this book provides you with a thorough grounding in how to develop a successful career in psychology. Written by the module leader of ‘Professional Skills in Psychology’ at Bangor University, and with a strong focus on practical skills, each chapter includes case studies with a range of scenarios, allowing you to consolidate the key points covered. From leadership to working in teams, and from equality and diversity to practitioner resilience, this book is essential reading for anyone considering a career in practitioner psychology, or for practitioners seeking to nurture their skills. Judith Roberts is a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience of working in Health and Social Care.Table of ContentsEvidence-Based Practice Multidisciplinary Teams Supervision Ethical Practice Working with Risk Equality and Diversity Reflective Practice Leadership Practitioner Resilience

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Book Synopsis′The Roger Federer, the Steffi Graf, the Usain Bolt of all books about the psychology of sport, packed with insight and wisdom’ - Brian Viner, Sports writer and author of Pelé, Ali, Lillee, and Me This is the first textbook to explore and explain the contribution of social groups and social identity to all aspects of sports and exercise — from leadership, motivation and communication to mental health, teamwork, and fan behaviour. In the context of increasing recognition of the importance of group processes for athletic performance, engagement in exercise and the business of sport, this book offers a new way of understanding, researching and practicing sport and exercise psychology Written by an international team of researchers at the cutting edge of efforts to apply social identity principles to the world of sport and exercise, this will be an essential resource for students, teachers and practitioners who are keen to be at the forefront of thinking and practice. Trade ReviewComing up with new ways of thinking about the psychology of sport and exercise is a challenge that we should all embrace and be excited about. Social identity research provides an opportunity for us to do just this. This volume provides fascinating insights across a number of different areas which resonate strongly with my own professional journey within high-performance sport. Its currency lies in its ability to articulate a current and authentic approach which has been overlooked in the literature. This will be a game changer. -- Ian Mitchell, PhDI have loved sport all my life and written about it for much of my career. I didn’t think I could ever see it anew, from a fresh perspective. But this fascinating, compelling book has enabled me to do just that, giving a truly valuable insight not just into how sportsmen and women tick, but also into what drives and shapes the multitudes who lionise them. -- Brian VinerThis first-rate volume offers a new and comprehensive approach to sport. The social identity analysis it presents systematizes a wide range of topics and disparate findings under a single theoretical umbrella. This will re-invigorate thinking and provide a guiding light for creative research and practice across many fields. An amazing must-read text that speaks powerfully to the crucial role of social identity in all facets of sport. -- Nyla R BranscombeSport and exercise psychology likes its theories. Unfortunately, though, we have been a little too narrow in developing, studying and applying these. For this reason, I’m delighted to see social identity theorising given such extensive and accessible coverage in this masterful book. Through their focus on individuals as group members situated and acting within the social contexts of sport and exercise, the authors really move the field forward. This is vital if we are to properly understand and harness people’s involvement in this increasingly important domain. -- Stuart BiddleLeans toward being a recruitment drive for future research with each chapter listing areas for future consideration. It is this contributory yet collaborative tone that sets this book apart from the pack and adds something special to the sport and exercise psychology space. -- Toby Richards and Dr Sean Figgins * The Psychologist *Providing the clearest framework to date on how best to utilise social identity approaches to sport and exercise, the book opens up a communication channel for scholars trained in sport and exercise and social psychologists to develop unique collaborations to further test social identity approaches, in as real-world a context as one could get. -- Dr Gareth Hall * The Psychologist *Table of ContentsSection 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Towards a new psychology of sport and exercise - Filip Boen, Katrien Fransen & S. Alexander Haslam Chapter 2: The social identity approach to sport and exercise psychology - S. Alexander Haslam, Katrien Fransen, Filip Boen & Stephen Reicher Section 2: Performance Chapter 3: Leadership - Niklas K. Steffens, Katrien Fransen & S. Alexander Haslam Chapter 4: Communication - Kim Peters Chapter 5: Teamwork and group performance - Matthew J. Slater, Will Thomas & Andrew L. Evans Chapter 6: Motivation - Katharine H. Greenaway, Sindhuja Sankaran, Svenja A. Wolf & Jardine Mitchell Chapter 7: Cognition and performance - Jessica Salvatore, Sindhuja Sankaran & DaZané Cole Chapter 8: Attribution - Pete Coffee, Patti Parker, Ross Murray & Simon Kawycz Chapter 9: Emotion and emotion regulation - Svenja A. Wolf, Amit Goldenberg & Mickaël Campo Section 3: Participation Chapter 10: Physical activity - Mark Stevens, Tegan Cruwys, Tim Rees, S. Alexander Haslam, Filip Boen & Katrien Fransen Chapter 11: Group-based physical activity participation - Mark R. Beauchamp & Joseph J. O’Rourke Chapter 12: Youth development - Mark W. Bruner, Luc J. Martin, M. Blair Evans & Alex J. Benson Chapter 13: Team identity development - Jamie B. Barker, S. Alexander Haslam, Katrien Fransen, Matthew J. Slater, Craig White & Niels Mertens Section 4: Physical and Psychological Health Chapter 14: Social support - Christopher Hartley, S. Alexander Haslam, Tim Rees & Pete Coffee Chapter 15: Mental health and resilience - Tegan Cruwys, Mark Stevens, Catherine Haslam, S. Alexander Haslam & Lisa Olive Chapter 16: Career transitions - Lisa M. O’Halloran & Catherine Haslam Section 5: Partisanship Chapter 17: Fan behaviour and loyalty - Filip Boen, Daniel L. Wann, Iouri Bernache-Assollant, S. Alexander Haslam & Katrien Fransen Chapter 18: Crowd behaviour and hooliganism - Clifford Stott Section 6: Politics Chapter 19: Comparing the social identity approach with self-determination theory - Michael J. Platow & Diana M. Grace Chapter 20: The political psychology of sport - Stephen D. Reicher, Meredith Schertzinger & Fergus Neville

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Book SynopsisThe world of Research Methods is always changing and becoming ever more complex. Now completely up to date with the latest innovations, this book engages with recent controversies to give you the best start with your research. In each chapter you will find: · Key concept boxes to help you stay on track and focus on what’s most important · Real life examples which make the theory easier to understand · Exercises to check you’ve understood the chapter · Questions to help you develop your critical thinking. Also available online are: · Multiple choice questions to test your understanding · Datasets to allow you to practice your skills · A flashcard glossary to help with revision. Offering a complete package to anyone taking a research methods course as part of their degree.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Research Questions, Design, Strategy and Choice of Methods - Glynis M Breakwell, Daniel B. Wright and Julie Barnett Chapter 2: Ethics - Daniel B Wright, Julie Barnett and Glynis M Breakwell Chapter 3: Big Questions and New Methods - Glynis M Breakwell, Daniel B Wright and Julie Barnett Chapter 4: Capturing and Recording Information - Julie Barnett and Konstantina Vasileiou Chapter 5: Telling Others about Your Research - Julie Barnett, Glynis M Breakwell and Daniel B Wright Chapter 6: Psychology as a Science: What is Science? - Daniel B. Wright, Julie Barnett, and Glynis M. Breakwell Chapter 7: Accessing Difficult to Access Information - Glynis Breakwell and Julie Barnett Chapter 8: Quasi-experimental Designs (including observational methods) - Chris Fife-Schaw Chapter 9: Experimental Design - Graham Hole Chapter 10: Interviewing and Focus Groups - Glynis M. Breakwell and Lada Timotijevic Chapter 11: Descriptive Statistics: Graphical and Numerical Methods - Marianna E. Carlucci and Daniel B. Wright Chapter 12: Content Analysis, Thematic Analysis and Discourse Analysis - Rusi Jaspal Chapter 13: Self-Report Data - Jeff Gavin and Karen Rodham Chapter 14: Questionnaire Design - Chris Fife-Schaw Chapter 15: Surveys and Sampling - Patrick Sturgis Chapter 16: Inferential Statistics - Marianna E. Carlucci and Daniel B. Wright Chapter 17: Factorial ANOVA - Katherine McGuire and Kamala London Chapter 18: Correlation and Regression - Jeremy Miles Chapter 19: Creating Latent Variables - Daniel B. Wright and Sarah M. Wells

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Book SynopsisProfessional Skills for Psychology covers key professional, ethical and career development issues. Whether you′re a student or a professional, this book provides you with a thorough grounding in how to develop a successful career in psychology. Written by the module leader of ‘Professional Skills in Psychology’ at Bangor University, and with a strong focus on practical skills, each chapter includes case studies with a range of scenarios, allowing you to consolidate the key points covered. From leadership to working in teams, and from equality and diversity to practitioner resilience, this book is essential reading for anyone considering a career in practitioner psychology, or for practitioners seeking to nurture their skills. Judith Roberts is a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience of working in Health and Social Care.Table of ContentsEvidence-Based Practice Multidisciplinary Teams Supervision Ethical Practice Working with Risk Equality and Diversity Reflective Practice Leadership Practitioner Resilience

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Book SynopsisConfused by citations and referencing? Cite Your Source helps you master the essentials, giving you the know-how to reference your writing with confidence. Understand the importance of citing (and getting it right) Pick up tips on how to avoid unintentional plagiarism Get to grips with different referencing styles. Super Quick Skills provides the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies. Learn core skills quickly Apply them right away and see results Succeed in your studies and in life Super Quick Skills gives you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.Table of ContentsWhy Do I Have to Cite? What Do I Have to Cite? What’s Your Style? What Am I Reading? How Many Do I Cite? Does Citation Size Matter? Why Should I Use A Note Management System? Why Worry About Plagiarism?

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Book Synopsis′The Roger Federer, the Steffi Graf, the Usain Bolt of all books about the psychology of sport, packed with insight and wisdom’ - Brian Viner, Sports writer and author of Pelé, Ali, Lillee, and Me This is the first textbook to explore and explain the contribution of social groups and social identity to all aspects of sports and exercise — from leadership, motivation and communication to mental health, teamwork, and fan behaviour. In the context of increasing recognition of the importance of group processes for athletic performance, engagement in exercise and the business of sport, this book offers a new way of understanding, researching and practicing sport and exercise psychology Written by an international team of researchers at the cutting edge of efforts to apply social identity principles to the world of sport and exercise, this will be an essential resource for students, teachers and practitioners who are keen to be at the forefront of thinking and practice. Trade ReviewComing up with new ways of thinking about the psychology of sport and exercise is a challenge that we should all embrace and be excited about. Social identity research provides an opportunity for us to do just this. This volume provides fascinating insights across a number of different areas which resonate strongly with my own professional journey within high-performance sport. Its currency lies in its ability to articulate a current and authentic approach which has been overlooked in the literature. This will be a game changer. -- Ian Mitchell, PhDI have loved sport all my life and written about it for much of my career. I didn’t think I could ever see it anew, from a fresh perspective. But this fascinating, compelling book has enabled me to do just that, giving a truly valuable insight not just into how sportsmen and women tick, but also into what drives and shapes the multitudes who lionise them. -- Brian VinerThis first-rate volume offers a new and comprehensive approach to sport. The social identity analysis it presents systematizes a wide range of topics and disparate findings under a single theoretical umbrella. This will re-invigorate thinking and provide a guiding light for creative research and practice across many fields. An amazing must-read text that speaks powerfully to the crucial role of social identity in all facets of sport. -- Nyla R BranscombeSport and exercise psychology likes its theories. Unfortunately, though, we have been a little too narrow in developing, studying and applying these. For this reason, I’m delighted to see social identity theorising given such extensive and accessible coverage in this masterful book. Through their focus on individuals as group members situated and acting within the social contexts of sport and exercise, the authors really move the field forward. This is vital if we are to properly understand and harness people’s involvement in this increasingly important domain. -- Stuart BiddleLeans toward being a recruitment drive for future research with each chapter listing areas for future consideration. It is this contributory yet collaborative tone that sets this book apart from the pack and adds something special to the sport and exercise psychology space. -- Toby Richards and Dr Sean Figgins * The Psychologist *Providing the clearest framework to date on how best to utilise social identity approaches to sport and exercise, the book opens up a communication channel for scholars trained in sport and exercise and social psychologists to develop unique collaborations to further test social identity approaches, in as real-world a context as one could get. -- Dr Gareth Hall * The Psychologist *Table of ContentsSection 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Towards a new psychology of sport and exercise - Filip Boen, Katrien Fransen & S. Alexander Haslam Chapter 2: The social identity approach to sport and exercise psychology - S. Alexander Haslam, Katrien Fransen, Filip Boen & Stephen Reicher Section 2: Performance Chapter 3: Leadership - Niklas K. Steffens, Katrien Fransen & S. Alexander Haslam Chapter 4: Communication - Kim Peters Chapter 5: Teamwork and group performance - Matthew J. Slater, Will Thomas & Andrew L. Evans Chapter 6: Motivation - Katharine H. Greenaway, Sindhuja Sankaran, Svenja A. Wolf & Jardine Mitchell Chapter 7: Cognition and performance - Jessica Salvatore, Sindhuja Sankaran & DaZané Cole Chapter 8: Attribution - Pete Coffee, Patti Parker, Ross Murray & Simon Kawycz Chapter 9: Emotion and emotion regulation - Svenja A. Wolf, Amit Goldenberg & Mickaël Campo Section 3: Participation Chapter 10: Physical activity - Mark Stevens, Tegan Cruwys, Tim Rees, S. Alexander Haslam, Filip Boen & Katrien Fransen Chapter 11: Group-based physical activity participation - Mark R. Beauchamp & Joseph J. O’Rourke Chapter 12: Youth development - Mark W. Bruner, Luc J. Martin, M. Blair Evans & Alex J. Benson Chapter 13: Team identity development - Jamie B. Barker, S. Alexander Haslam, Katrien Fransen, Matthew J. Slater, Craig White & Niels Mertens Section 4: Physical and Psychological Health Chapter 14: Social support - Christopher Hartley, S. Alexander Haslam, Tim Rees & Pete Coffee Chapter 15: Mental health and resilience - Tegan Cruwys, Mark Stevens, Catherine Haslam, S. Alexander Haslam & Lisa Olive Chapter 16: Career transitions - Lisa M. O’Halloran & Catherine Haslam Section 5: Partisanship Chapter 17: Fan behaviour and loyalty - Filip Boen, Daniel L. Wann, Iouri Bernache-Assollant, S. Alexander Haslam & Katrien Fransen Chapter 18: Crowd behaviour and hooliganism - Clifford Stott Section 6: Politics Chapter 19: Comparing the social identity approach with self-determination theory - Michael J. Platow & Diana M. Grace Chapter 20: The political psychology of sport - Stephen D. Reicher, Meredith Schertzinger & Fergus Neville

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Book SynopsisWritten specifically for student nurses developing their communication and interpersonal skills in any field of nursing. The book addresses all the competencies for communication skills outlined in the 2018 NMC standards and features insightful contributions from experienced nurses and healthcare leaders across different clinical fields. As communication and interpersonal skills have become essential to modern nursing, this book will focus on demonstrating how the theory behind these skills can be successfully applied in practice. Helping students to become confident, assured communicators when interacting with patients, whilst on placement and into their post-registration nursing career. The new edition includes the following updates: · A new chapter on person-centred care and intercultural communication. · Further content on modern forms of communication such as social media and other new technologies. · A new theme ‘Emotional intelligence’ integrated throughout the book.Table of ContentsSection 1: Theories of Communication Chapter 1: Introduction to communication skills - Lucy Webb Chapter 2: The nurse-patient relationship - Eula Miller and Gayatri Nambiar-Greenwood Chapter 3: How to relate to others effectively - Lucy Webb Chapter 4: Active listening and attending: communication skills and the environment - Eula Miller and Lucy Webb Chapter 5: Groups and work - Lucy Webb Chapter 6: Effective person-centred and intercultural communication - Gayatri Nambiar-Greenwood & Sarah Rutherford Section 2: Applying Communication Skills in Nursing Chapter 7: Theory to practice: communicating therapeutically - Eula Miller and Lucy Webb Chapter 8: Facing challenges in healthcare communication - Lucy Webb and Clementinah Rooke Chapter 9: Health promotion and communication techniques - Maxine Holt and Lucy Webb Chapter 10: Professional communication skills for student survival: self-management writing and presenting - Lucy Webb Section 3: Advancing Application of Communication Skills Chapter 11: Communicating in immediate and short-term care situations - Anne-Marie Borneuf and Jacqui Gladwin Chapter 12: Communicating with people with chronic and long-term health needs - Gary Witham Chapter 13: Communicating with children, young people and their families - Caroline Ridley Chapter 14: Communication and the cognitively impaired patient - Duncan Mitchell and Garry Diack Chapter 15: Engagement, motivation and changing behaviour - Maxine Holt and Clementinah Rooke Chapter 16: Communication for personal and professional development: pre-registration and post-registration - Lucy Webb

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Book SynopsisWhether you’re in a lecture or the library, it’s easy to get information overload. Take Great Notes helps you figure out which points matter most, and how to digest information efficiently and effectively. Identify and set good notetaking habits Take clear concise notes at every study session Pick the best notetaking method to suit you Use to improve your assignments right away. Super Quick Skills provides the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies. Learn core skills quickly Apply them right away and see results Succeed in your studies and in life Super Quick Skills gives you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.Trade ReviewThis book develops students′ understanding of note taking. It is easy to read and engage with: it would be beneficial to students whom are enrolling onto university programmes as preparation material for their course. -- Alice Evans * Journal of Perioperative Practice *Packed with concise information to help students succeed at university. Whether you are an undergraduate student or undertaking a postgraduate programme, you will be able to find a book that will help you develop your study skills. Of the three books I reviewed [Take Great Notes, Find Your Source and Plan Your Essay], all of them were easy to read and follow, with each book providing a 60 second summary before moving onto more detail in each section and providing reasoning throughout. -- Julie Quick * Journal of Perioperative Practice *Table of ContentsWhy and What? Chapter 1. Why should I take notes? Chapter 2. What are good notes like? Chapter 3. How do I take notes in a digital age? Methods of Notetaking Chapter 4. What is the Outline Method of notetaking? Chapter 5. What is the Cornell (layout) Method? Chapter 6. What is the Charting Method? Chapter 7. What are Visual Methods of notetaking? Chapter 8. What are Electronic Methods of notetaking? Notetaking in Context Chapter 9. How do I take notes of a lecture or lesson? Chapter 10. How do I take notes from an article or book?

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Book SynopsisOur ability to communicate is a key part of everyday life and is an essential skill, particularly when communicating with vulnerable people in a health and social care setting. Presented in a unique and easy-to-use dictionary format, this practical guide will help students and practitioners understand and apply the principles of effective communication. From the ‘how to’ practicalities through to challenges and honing existing skills, this book will ensure they have the confidence and knowledge to communicate skilfully and successfully in many different contexts and settings. The new edition features: New chapter entries covering empathy, documentation and simulation Group exercises added in each chapter New information on National Accessible Information Standards on learning difficulties Essential reading for anyone working in the helping professions for whom good communication skills are an essential part of their role. Table of ContentsAcceptance Active Listening Advising Advocacy Anti-discriminatory Practice Assertiveness Assessment Barriers to Good Communication Breaking Bad News Chairing Meetings Challenging Complaints Confidentiality Conflict Management Counselling Court Room Skills Documentation, Recording and Form Filling Ecomaps Emotional Intelligence (EI) Empathy Empowerment, Resilience and a Strengths Perspective Endings Establishing a Professional Relationship Feedback: Giving and Receiving Genograms Getting Unstuck Group Work Information & Communication Technology (ICT) and Health Informatics Interpreters Interprofessional Collaboration Interviewing Children Labyrinths Learning Difficulties Loss Mediation Skills Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Non-verbal Communication Overcoming Fears and Anxieties Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) Reflective Practice Religion Simulation Social Media Spirituality Suicide Supervision Talks and Presentations Telephone, Skyping and Video Conferencing Skills Time Management Tricky Topics: Sexuality and Death Whistle Blowing Wrong Messages

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Book SynopsisBetween the comfort of using a medium they use daily and the perceived easiness of access and use, students are increasingly quick to choose online methods for their research projects. However getting data online isn’t as easy as it seems. No matter how data is collected (through existing materials, through elicited responses, or through work with participants) or what type of online data is used (e.g. blogs, websites, interviews, etc.), there are a lot of unique and complex considerations that must be factored in to every step of the research process. This Little Quick Fix boils down all these potentially thorny issues into a speedy guide so students thinking about working with online data can be prepared for (and avoid) any unexpected circumstances like access issues or ethical dilemmas. It will also help students decide what, if any, online data is best suited to their particular research question so they don’t end up fighting unnecessary complications for little benefit. It covers: What types of data collection do researchers conduct online? How do I choose which type(s) fit my research? How can I find, and get permission to use, data that exists online? How can I find, and gain consent from, participants online? How can I interact with participants online to collect data? What practical steps should I take to prepare for online research? Little Quick Fix titles provide quick but authoritative answers to the problems, hurdles, and assessment points students face inthe research course, project proposal, or design—whatever their methods learning is. Lively, ultra-modern design; full-colour, each page a tailored design. An hour′s read. Easy to dip in and out of with clear navigation enables the reader to find what she needs—quick. Direct written style gets to the point with clear language. Nothing needs to be read twice. No fluff. Learning is reinforced through a 2-minute overview summary; 3-second summaries with super-quick Q&A. DIY tasks create a work plan to accomplish a task, do a self-check quiz, solve a problem, get students to what they need to show their supervisor. Checkpoints in each section make sure students are nailing it as they go and support self-directed learning. How do I know I’m done? Each Little Quick Fix wraps up with a final checklist that allows the reader to self-assess they’ve got what they need to progress, submit, or ace the test or task. Table of ContentsSection 1: What types of data collection can I conduct online? Section 2: How do I choose which type(s) of online data collection to fit my research? Section 3: How can I find and get permission to use data that exists online? Section 4: How can I find and gain consent from participants online? Section 5: How can I interact with participants to conduct interviews, surveys or questionnaires? Section 6: What steps should I take to prepare for online research?

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Book SynopsisViewing data as the heart of qualitative research, this book provides clear guidance on the steps involved in collecting and managing primary & secondary data while equipping you with a toolkit that they can apply to data in any context. In her positive and jargon-free style, the author discusses how setting up, working with, making sense of and presenting data can be a springboard into learning key research skills and reflecting on methodological issues. New to this edition: Ethical practice learning features, such as exercises and reflective questions Thoughtful guidance on the newer challenges in handling qualitative data, like data security and access to online data New chapters provide clear advice on communicating data to different audiences, and creating impactful data visualizations Online resources that illustrate how to work with data in real research projects; including a ‘stepping into software’ space that provides practical tips and guidance on using qualitative analysis software effectivelyTrade ReviewThis book provides helpful tips and easy-to-follow guidelines for carrying out rigorous qualitative data-collection and analyses. Lyn Richards’ straight to the point explanations of various techniques and methodological procedures can help novice students and seasoned researchers conduct systematic qualitative research. -- Rudy LeyvaStrengthening an already impressive publication, Richards has produced an excellent addition to the literature on qualitative research. The signposting of additional resources within the text allows readers to further hone their analytical skills. Written in an accessible format, I would recommend this to both experienced researchers and those beginning their research journey. -- Lyndsey HarrisTable of ContentsPart 1 Setting up Chapter 1 Setting up your project Chapter 2 Qualitative data Chapter 3 Data records Part 11 Working with the data Chapter 4 Up from the data Chapter 5 Coding Chapter 6 Handling Ideas Part III Making sense of your data Chapter 7 What are you aiming for? Chapter 8 Searching the data Chapter 9 Seeing a whole Part IV Telling your project Chapter 10 Getting it together Chapter 11 Writing the project report Chapter 12 Telling it

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Book SynopsisViewing data as the heart of qualitative research, this book provides clear guidance on the steps involved in collecting and managing primary & secondary data while equipping you with a toolkit that they can apply to data in any context. In her positive and jargon-free style, the author discusses how setting up, working with, making sense of and presenting data can be a springboard into learning key research skills and reflecting on methodological issues. New to this edition: Ethical practice learning features, such as exercises and reflective questions Thoughtful guidance on the newer challenges in handling qualitative data, like data security and access to online data New chapters provide clear advice on communicating data to different audiences, and creating impactful data visualizations Online resources that illustrate how to work with data in real research projects; including a ‘stepping into software’ space that provides practical tips and guidance on using qualitative analysis software effectivelyTrade ReviewThis book provides helpful tips and easy-to-follow guidelines for carrying out rigorous qualitative data-collection and analyses. Lyn Richards’ straight to the point explanations of various techniques and methodological procedures can help novice students and seasoned researchers conduct systematic qualitative research. -- Rudy LeyvaStrengthening an already impressive publication, Richards has produced an excellent addition to the literature on qualitative research. The signposting of additional resources within the text allows readers to further hone their analytical skills. Written in an accessible format, I would recommend this to both experienced researchers and those beginning their research journey. -- Lyndsey HarrisTable of ContentsPart 1 Setting up Chapter 1 Setting up your project Chapter 2 Qualitative data Chapter 3 Data records Part 11 Working with the data Chapter 4 Up from the data Chapter 5 Coding Chapter 6 Handling Ideas Part III Making sense of your data Chapter 7 What are you aiming for? Chapter 8 Searching the data Chapter 9 Seeing a whole Part IV Telling your project Chapter 10 Getting it together Chapter 11 Writing the project report Chapter 12 Telling it

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Book SynopsisWorking with data from a questionnaire may seem easy to students since the data is limited to set questions and responses, but it is not. Even if students have designed an effective questionnaire and/or used all closed questions, they still have to collate a lot of data, develop a system that evaluates responses, and compare/group responses to determine overall results. This Little Quick Fix makes this type of data more accessible and teaches students how to manage, code, and interpret it effectively. Little Quick Fix titles provide quick but authoritative answers to the problems, hurdles, and assessment points students face in the research course, project proposal, or design—whatever their methods learning is. Lively, ultra-modern design; full-colour, each page a tailored design. An hour′s read. Easy to dip in and out of with clear navigation enables the reader to find what she needs—quick. Direct written style gets to the point with clear language. Nothing needs to be read twice. No fluff. Learning is reinforced through a 2-minute overview summary; 3-second summaries with super-quick Q&A DIY tasks create a work plan to accomplish a task, do a self-check quiz, solve a problem, get students to what they need to show their supervisor. Checkpoints in each section make sure students are nailing it as they go and support self-directed learning. How do I know I’m done? Each Little Quick Fix wraps up with a final checklist that allows the reader to self-assess they’ve got what they need to progress, submit, or ace the test or task. Table of ContentsWhat is data analysis? What is data preparation? What is quantitative data coding? How can I analyse quantitative data? How can I code and analyse qualitative data? How can I interpret my findings?

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Book SynopsisThe field of research on the paranormal has changed enormously in the last 20 years. Examining experiences of ESP, psychokinesis, precognition, ganzfeld, dissociative states, out-of-the-body experiences, alien abductions and near-death experiences, David Marks appraises the best available evidence to date on scientific claims of the paranormal. Each chapter also provides a description of the psychological processes that are likely to contribute to these experiences, and to the high prevalence of paranormal beliefs. Importantly, this book does not take a fixed sceptical or ‘disbelieving’ view of the phenomena but, as far as possible, offers a neutral gaze which will equip readers to make up their own minds, as well as providing them with the critical skills to defend their conclusions. Table of ContentsPart I: Basic Principles and Processes Chapter 1: Science and Anomalous Experience Chapter 2: The Origins of Subjective Anomalous Experience Chapter 3: Psychological Processes and Anomalous Experience Part II: Subjective Anomalous Experience Claimed to be Paranormal Chapter 4: Synchronicity Chapter 5: Remote Viewing and Psychic Staring Chapter 6: The Ganzfeld, Subjective Validation, and the Newly Discovered Sixth Sense Chapter 7: Precognition and Dream ESP: Methodological Lessons in the Search For Deep Truth Chapter 8: Psychokinesis, Dice and Random Number Generators: ‘Mind Over Matter’ en route to Neverland Part III: Subjective Anomalous Experience Usually Not but Occasionally Claimed to be Paranormal Chapter 9: The Hypnotic Trance as an Altered State Of Consciousness Chapter 10: Out-of-Body and Near Death Experiences Chapter 11: Homeostasis: Letting The Genie Out Of The Bottle Part IV: Conclusions Chapter 12: Take Home Message: Psi is a Spontaneous Process that Cannot Be Summoned at Will

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