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Bestselling titles include the Little Guide For Teachers series Formative Assessment and Teacher Wellbeing and Self-care as well as student guides such as How To Do Your Research Project
Book SynopsisQualitative Research Methods for Business Students: A Global Approachprovides a practical and accessible overview of qualitative research methods and their philosophical underpinnings. The textbook will empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the dynamic landscape of qualitative research. Key features include: Case Studies which showcase how qualitative research has been instrumental in shaping business decisions and strategies. Exercises and Activities that give you the opportunity to apply your learning. Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in using qualitative methods in their research project or dissertation. Dr Kingsley O. Omeiheis an Associate Professor for Marketing and Small Business at the University of the West of Scotland Prof Christian Harrisonis a Professor of Leadership and Enterprise at the University of Bolton.
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Book SynopsisWe now live in a world where all aspects of everyday life are thoroughly mediated by digital technologies. Making sense of digital life is accordingly an essential undertaking for social science and humanities scholars. This multidisciplinary book provides an essential guide to researching digital life: Orienting readers with respect to methodologies, research design, and research ethics. Detailing key research methods, including interviews, surveys, ethnographies, walking methodologies, arts-based and participatory approaches, historical analysis, data visualisation, mapping and data analytics. Demonstrating these methods in action in real-world studies that have investigated apps and interfaces, social and locative media, mobilities, smart cities, and digital labour and work. The authors provide: Non-Eurocentric perspectives and case studies from diverse disciplines Annotated further reading to help you situate your research alongside existing research in your field An outline of future directions for researching digital life. Accessible in style and richly illustrated, the chapters provide a wealth of key insights and practical information to ensure research projects are successfully planned and implemented.
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Book SynopsisPreparing nurses for prescribing with a complete overview of the knowledge, theory and skills for safe and effective practice. This accessible and engaging textbook covers the full spectrum of knowledge from the policy and legal aspects of working with medicines, through to the pharmacology of drugs as well as the practical skills required to make a diagnosis and work effectively with patients. It is structured around the Royal Pharmaceutical Society framework for all prescribers and the Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses. A complete resource that will ensure students are fully prepared and ready to prescribe.
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Book SynopsisAdvertising is everywhere. Whether you realise it or not, it's there when you watch your favourite Netflix show, when you scroll through Instagram, and when you search on Google. What's more, advertisers are becoming more savvy than ever, using new technologies to target adverts to you specifically. So what are we to make of all this? This book will equip you with a thorough understanding of today's media environment and how 'online' advertising differs from traditional 'offline' models. In an age of influencers, big data, AI and social media, the world of advertising looks very different from how it did a generation ago. You will learn not only about various types of advertising, but also about its impact on viewers, from our buying habits to possible harm. Tying theory and concepts to practice, this volume is the ideal complement to courses in advertising, digital media and communication, and will enable you to form a clear picture of the reality of working across promotional media industries.
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Book SynopsisKickstart your research with this practical, bestselling guide to doing social network analysis. Get to grips with the mathematical foundations and learn how to use software tools such as NeTDraw and UCINET to reach your research goals. Supporting you step-by-step through the entire research process, from design and data collection to coding, visualisation, and analysis, the book also offers: Case studies and examples using real data Exercises drawn from the authors' decades of teaching experience Online access to datasets, worked examples and a software manual to help you practice your skills. Whether you are new to social network analysis or an experienced researcher, this approachable book is your technical toolbox and research companion all in one.
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Book Synopsis Never has good policy been so important. From unemployment and a lack of affordable housing to regulating cryptocurrencies and protecting against cybersecurity threats, the challenges we face are complex and global. The text explains how policymaking works: from the emergence of policy ideas to deciding between cutting-edge solutions, from evaluating policies to improving policymaking practices, using examples from around the world. Open up the black box of government to see where policies are made. This introductory text takes you beyond theory and into the messy world of policymaking, offering a toolkit for making better policy. Drawing from insights earned through years of interactions with policymakers and extensive teaching experience, Boin and Lodge offer a comprehensive introduction to the inner workings of government and how to produce policies that address societal problems of today and tomorrow. The Politics of Policymaking teaches you the connections between policies, their effects, and the society they impact. It explores the interplay between citizens, policymakers and politicians, and the intricate web of policy decisions. Reflective questions help to engage readers with the key themes and to reflect on the challenges of policymaking in practice. A global perspective enables you to learn from diverse viewpoints and see examples from around the world. Timely and cutting-edge, this book tackles contemporary policy issuesplatform economies, climate change, and more - while delving into crucial theoretical tools like political legitimacy and reform. An assignment feature provides you with the opportunity to consolidate your learning and put it into practice. This text is an essential companion for any undergraduate or postgraduate student of Politics, International Relations, and Public Administration and for anyone aspiring to work in public policy. Arjen Boin is Professor of Public Institutions and Governance at Leiden University, the Netherlands. Martin Lodge is Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at London school of Economics and Political Science.
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Book SynopsisIn light of seismic global events including the Covid-19 pandemic; the Black Lives Matter movement; the war in Ukraine; and extreme weather incidents propelled by climate change, there has never been a more important time to learn about management in ways that not only benefit business, but also help confront the world's challenges, support people and planet, and contribute to peace and prosperity for all. Fully revised and once again endorsed by the UN's Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative, this popular textbook equips you with the skills to become a responsibly, ethically and sustainably minded business professional. Featuring two brand-new chapters on Behaving and Digitalizing, over 50 new and updated case studies, pioneer interviews and practitioner profiles, as well as a wide range of exercises and worksheets, the book also integrates the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to help promote sustainable development as essential to business and management today. This essential textbook can be used for a wide range of courses from introductory business/management to responsible/sustainable management, business ethics, business and society, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Oliver Laaschis a Chaired Professor of Responsible Management at ESCP Business School, and an Adjunct Professor of Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Manchester.
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Book SynopsisSuccessful science teaching in primary schools requires a careful understanding of key scientific knowledge. This book covers all the major areas of science relevant for beginning primary school teachers, explaining key concepts from the ground up, helping trainees and recently qualified teachers develop into confident science educators. This new edition comes with: An exploration of scientific misconceptions on key topics How to take action to protect the environment through primary science teaching A newly streamlined focus prioritising essential primary school subject knowledge Links to national curricula for England and Scotland Videos of useful science experiments and demonstrations for the primary classroom
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Book SynopsisNursing Associates work in a culturally diverse world and care for people with a variety of backgrounds, identities and beliefs. This book introduces you to the key principles of equity, diversity and inclusion that you need to follow in order to challenge poor practice and provide excellent person-centred care. Covering important topics such as unconscious bias, legal requirements and professional standards, this book will guide you through applying what you've learnt and maintaining EDI principles within your career. Key features Fully mapped to the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates (2018) Explains the key legal, professional and ethical EDI standards you need to understand in order to provide excellent person-centred care to a diverse range of patients Case studies and activities encourage self-reflection and illustrate what EDI looks across different healthcare settings Written speci
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Book SynopsisThe first medicines management textbook for trainee nursing associates! Effectively managing and administering medicines is a core responsibility for all nursing associates. This book covers everything a trainee nursing associate needs to master, from understanding the fundamental legal and professional requirements to developing essential drug calculations skills. This often-overwhelming subject is broken down into manageable chunks, with students taken step-by-step through the theory before practicing what they've learnt with the help of insightful case studies and activities. Key features: Written specifically to address the unique experiences, challenges and requirements of the nursing associate role and fully mapped to the NMC standards of proficiency (2018). Activities help trainees get to grips with the key skills and responsibilities of the role and allow them to practice calculations. Wide-ranging case studies cover all fields and a variety of clinical settings to show how this knowledge applies to practice. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Understanding Nursing Associate Practice series (UNAP) is a new collection of books uniquely designed to support trainee nursing associates throughout their training and into a professional career.
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Book SynopsisFrom grammar and punctuation, to proofreading and fixing mistakes, this is your one-stop guide to improving your academic writing to achieve better grades at university. Including quotes from tutors and examples of good and bad practice, this book provides step-by-step guidance on Basic conventions of academic writing Critical thinking Conciseness and clarity Proofreading and referencing Common mistakes and how to avoid them. Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, theStudent Successseries helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.
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Book SynopsisA key step for researchers wanting to produce interesting and influential theory development is formulating innovative research questions. In this text, Alvesson and Sandberg have developed a problematization methodology for identifying and challenging the assumptions underlying existing knowledge, and for generating research questions that can lead to more impactful theories. The second edition of this popular text has been fully updated, with more illustrative examples and insights from a diverse range of recent studies which explore methods for conducting more innovative research. This book is essential reading for students and researchers looking to formulate interesting research questions and conduct more engaging and original research. Mats Alvesson is Professor of Business Administration at the University of Bath, and also affiliated with Lund University, Stockholm School of Economics and Bayes Business School, City, University of London. Jörgen Sandberg is Professor in the University of Queensland (UQ) Business School and Honorary Professor at Warwick Business School.
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Book SynopsisWith its unique combination of humour and step-by-step instruction, this award-winning book is the statistics lifesaver for everyone. From initial theory through to regression, factor analysis and multilevel modelling, Andy Field animates statistics and SPSS software with his famously bizarre examples and activities. Features: Flexible coverage to support students across disciplines and degree programmes Can support classroom or lab learning and assessment Analysis of real data with opportunities to practice statistical skills Highlights common misconceptions and errors A revamped online resource that uses video, case studies, datasets, testbanks and more to help students negotiate project work, master data management techniques, and apply key writing and employability skills Covers the range of versions of IBM SPSS Statistics. All the online resources above (video, case studies, datasets, testbanks) can be easily integrated into your institution's virtual learning environment or learning management system. This allows you to customize and curate content for use in module preparation, delivery and assessment.
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Book SynopsisIf you are keen to succeed in your studies as a Trainee Nursing Associate, then this is the study skills book for you. Written specifically for students and apprentices, this 2nd edition prepares you for higher education by helping you to develop key academic skills like time management, independent learning, academic writing, referencing, and literature searches. The book also covers important skills for your future career as a Nursing Associate, including portfolio development, delivering presentations, and using digital technologies to support your learning. Key features: Fully mapped to the new NMC standards of proficiency for nursing associates (2018) Case studies, activities and other learning features help you master the skills, whatever your level. Focused specifically on the skills you will need in your studies and practice, both now and in the future. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Understanding Nursing Associate Practice
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Book SynopsisAre you looking to use counselling skills to enhance your existing helping role? Are you taking the first steps towards becoming a professional counsellor? This practical guide will provide you with the ideal introduction, showing you what helping and counselling is all about. Part 1: Counselling Skillswill introduce readers to the underpinning knowledge and practical tools needed to develop a range of helping skills for use in a variety of helping roles, showing what it means to work safely and ethically. Part 2: Counselling Studieswill help them take their understanding further by considering in detail important theories and professional issues, preparingthemto work as a professional counsellor. Part 3: Counselling Study Skillswill offer practical advice and hints and tips to helpthem make the best start on their counselling portfolio, including journal and essay writing skills, research skills and how to get inspired and overcome blocks to learning. The Third Edition includes new content on counselling skills competencies; working with diverse client groups; online counselling; new case studies, tips and activities. Packed full of practical activities and written in a supportive conversational style, this book is essential reading for anyone wanting to learn counselling skills or embarking on their first stage of training to be a counsellor.
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Book SynopsisHow can greater expectations lead to greater outcomes for schools and the students they teach? The London Academy of Excellence (LAE), Newham, is one of the leading sixth-form schools in the UK. The LAE's mission is to combat disadvantage by providing ambitious young people from lower-income homes with an education on a par with the best available in the independent sector. In its first decade, the LAE sent over 1,300 students to Russell Group universities, over 200 to medical schools and more than 150 to Oxford or Cambridge. Most of those students were the first in their family to attend a university. The authors sift through the school's practices to reveal universal concepts and ideas that school leaders, in any context, can consider for their own schools. These ideas include: Understanding the curriculum as a source of social mobility Planning for high quality destinations from first contact with prospective students Exploring challenge strategies to achieve academic excellence across subjects The book culminates in a list of strategies that can drive greater expectations in any school. Alex Crossmanis Headteacher andIan Warwickis Chair of the Education Committee at the London Academy of Excellence.
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Book SynopsisA complete guide for trainees and teachers To prepare to teach the PrimaryNational Curriculum,trainee teachers need more than just the Programmes of Study. They need a resource to help them understand, plan for, teach and assess the curriculum. This is their guide to planning the Primary National Curriculum. This book explores how to plan in primary schools. It covers curriculum design and structure, challenges to learning, and how children learn.This 4th edition includes a new chapter on Adaptive Teaching. For each curriculum subject the programme of study is included, with notes to help students interpret it in practice. The text covers how the teaching of each subject can be organised, assessment opportunities, key and essential resources in each subject, and how ICT can best be used in each subject to enhance teaching. Sequenced lesson examples in all subject chapters link theory to practice and highlight prog
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Book SynopsisThis core, concise guide sets out the Core Content requirements for accredited Initial Teacher Training in England (the Core Content Framework (CCF)). It outlines, for primary trainees, what is expected of them exploring what they need to *Learn that'and *Learn how to'. This second edition includes case studies in all chapters exemplifying good practice and making clear links between theory and practice. Also includes a new chapter on the Early Career Framework, supporting new teachers into their first years in the classroom.
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Book SynopsisStudent mental health is a huge issue in the education sector, and due to overwhelmed mental health systems, greater pressures are placed on teachers to offer pastoral support to students. This book is packed with practical strategies to help teachers with supporting their students. The Little Guide for Teachers series is little in size but BIG on all the support and inspiration you need to navigate your day-to-day life as a teacher. Authored by experts in the field Easy to dip in-and-out of Interactive activities encourage you to write into the book and make it your own Read in an afternoon or take as long as you like with it! Purvi Gandhi has beenShortlisted for Psychology Teacher of the Year award by the British Psychological Society.
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Book SynopsisIf ever there was a time for love and nurture it is now. Love and Nurture approaches are intertwined and impossible to focus on in isolation. This practical book for Early Years students and practitioners includes real-life case studies and practical examples alongside academic underpinning and essential theory. It supports students to understand and explore the need for and importance of Love and Nurture in early years practice. The book focuses on key child developmental factors including brain development, attachment awareness, love languages and nurturing touch, the science of nurture, the theory of love and nurture and building relational practice.
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Book SynopsisWhat does 'Good progress' in primary schools look like? How do new teachers ensure they are planning for it? How can they evidence it? This text is a focused exploration of, and guide to, the concept of 'progress' for trainee primary school teachers and their mentors. It examines what we mean by 'good progress' in the context of the CCF and other frameworks and accountabilities operating in primary schools today. It outlines different understandings of progress, explores the relationship with other concepts such as knowledge, curriculum and assessment, and highlights the links between progress and social justice. Offers practical support for trainees on how to plan for, identify, promote, evidence and communicate information about progress.
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Book SynopsisA pocket-sized, A-Z glossary that provides nursing students with clear definitions and guidance on pronunciation for over 1,900 key biological terms commonly used in nursing.
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Book SynopsisAll the subject knowledge you need to teach primary science. The essential subject knowledge text for primary science. Secure subject knowledge and understanding is the foundation of confident, creative and effective teaching. This comprehensive text, covering the whole primary curriculum, includes interactive tasks, self-assessment questions and links to other resources in all chapters. Primary science matters. This 10th edition includes links to the ITT Core Content Framework and new content on children's common misconceptions in science.
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Book SynopsisA guide for trainee and beginning teachers on Adaptive Teaching. This book explores what we mean by 'Adaptive Teaching' and considers this in the current context of schools and teaching in the UK. It includes key theory to support trainee teachers' foundation knowledge. Importantly, the text focuses on practical support for classroom teaching and includes suggested approaches and examples of good practice to learn from and adapt. 'How to' guidance supporting trainees on placements and in their first years of teaching.
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Book SynopsisThis book offers an accessible and comprehensive new introduction to thesubjectand practise of creativity in early years education. Taylor takes a uniquely rights-based and inclusive approach to creativity, providing students with a holistic, internationally-minded overview of creativity and its place both inside and outside the classroom. Sections focus on: Defining creativity and its benefits Different modes of creativity Creativity in a policy and social context Creative pedagogy in practice Creative leadership Each chapter offers questions for critical reflection, illustrative contemporary case studies, and ample suggestions for further reading.
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Book SynopsisSpace and place are at the heart of how geographers and sociologists think. This updated edition of the essential undergraduate text will introduce you to the most influential thinkers in the tradition of social theory, with a new focus on the past fifty years. This book is designed to engage with theoretical debates in human geography through the individuals who have made the most significant contributions to this field. This will show you how ideas are shaped by contexts, and how those ideas in turn effect change. This book shows how theoretical understandings evolve, shift and change. It also highlights the connections between different thinkers, whose ideas are developed in collaboration with or in reaction to others. Spatial thought is never developed in a vacuum, but is always constructed by individuals and groups of people located in particular institutional and social structures, with their own sets of personal and political beliefs. The biographical approach of this book reveals how individual thinkers draw on a rich legacy of ideas from past and contemporary generations. With increased coverage of international and female thinkers, as well as those who work against Eurocentric notions of space and place, this book reveals the exciting reorientation of Geography towards new ideas and methods in the last decade. Each entry contextualises its subject within on-going (inter)disciplinary debates and important political moments, as well as highlighting connections between different thinkers. Together the chapters uncover the rich and diverse evolution of social theory, equipping you with the foundational ideas of geographical thought. Each entry offers the following components: i) a short biography ii) an explanation of ideas iii) an exploration of how their ideas have been used and critiqued iv) a selective bibliography of key publications (and key publications which review or critique)
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Book SynopsisSave money on these two essential Anatomy and Physiology books by buying them together!Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing Practice, Second Edition:Brings together text, video, full-colour illustrations, interactive activities, and more, to provide you with a comprehensive introduction to understanding the healthy functioning of the human body, and help you feel confident when learning anatomy and physiology for the first time.Key Features: Use yourphone or tablet to scan QR codes throughout the book and instantly watch informative animations, mini-tutorials, and other useful videos. Introduces you to all the essential anatomy and physiology information in a carefully structured way, helping you to steadily build your knowledge and successfully apply it to nursing practice. All content is based around the person-centred nursing framework and a fictional family
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Book SynopsisAll teachers are responsible for assessing the children they teach, and the outcomes of any assessment are important for individual learners, schools and wider education systems. Designed as a pragmatic guide for new teachers and those training to teach, this book is your one-stop-shop for understanding assessment in schools. It covers formative and summative approaches used across primary and secondary education, supporting a balanced overview with policy examples drawn from the UK, Ireland and wider international contexts. This updated second edition reflects recent trends in assessment and includes: more balanced coverage across primary and secondary age phases with a broader range of examples across curriculum subject areas a new chapter on the potential of digital assessment for both formative and summative purposes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on assessment in general, and examinations in particular Damian Murchanis Associate Professor in the School of Education at Trinity College Dublin. Gerry Shielis a Research Fellow at the Educational Research Centre, Dublin, Ireland.
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Book SynopsisStatistics is made simple with this award-winning guide to using R and applied statistical methods. With a clear step-by-step approach explained using real world examples, learn the practical skills you need to use statistical methods in your research from an expert with over 30 years of teaching experience. With a wealth of hands-on exercises and online resources created by the author, practice your skills using the data sets and R scripts from the book with detailed screencasts that accompany each script. This book is ideal for anyone looking to: • Complete an introductory course in statistics • Prepare for more advanced statistical courses • Gain the transferable analytical skills needed to interpret research from across the social sciences • Learn the technical skills needed to present data visually • Acquire a basic competence in the use of R and RStudio. This edition also includes a gentle introduction to Bayesian methods integrated throughout. The author has created a wide range of online resources, including: over 90 R scripts, 36 datasets, 37 screen casts, complete solutions for all exercises, and 130 multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge. Trade ReviewThis book is a treasure for both instructors and students. It is written by a master, award-winning teacher with an unparalleled expertise of getting difficult concepts across in a deceptively simple fashion. Written in clear functional English, it both teaches the usual applied statistical methods, as well as provides a gentle introduction to Bayesian methods throughout the book. This is, in essence, more of a new book than just a new edition of an existing one. However, the features that made the first edition so successful have been retained: a student needs only basic algebra to understand the conceptual formulations that are illustrated with hands-on real-life examples that will appeal to students and motivate them to understand the importance of statistics in their daily lives. -- Swati MukerjeeIntroduction to statistics is a busy field, and Stinerock explains the subject in a careful and friendly manner. The inclusion of Bayesian methods in the second edition is an important contribution — when it is encountered at the beginning of the statistical journey, it allows the reader to appreciate the richness of the Bayesian approach without dealing with the analytical and computational complexities of the subject. -- Eric NovikThis book is a wonderful primer for learning both statistics and introductory R programming. It is clearly written, provides straightforward explanations of traditional and Bayesian methods, has a lot of supporting material for instructors and students including numerous practice data sets and solved exercises. -- Saroja SubrahmanyanTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction and R Instructions Basic Terminology Data: Qualitative or Quantitative Data: Cross-Sectional or Longitudinal Descriptive Statistics Probability Statistics: Estimation and Inference Chapter 2: Descriptive Statistics: Tabular and Graphical Methods Methods of Summarizing and Displaying Qualitative Data Methods of Summarizing and Displaying Quantitative Data Cross Tabulations and Scatter Plots Chapter 3: Descriptive Statistics: Numerical Methods Measures of Central Tendency Measures of Location Exploratory Data Analysis: The Box Plot Display Measures of Variability The z-Score: A Measure of Relative Location Measures of Association: The Bivariate Case The Geometric Mean Chapter 4: Introduction to Probability Some Important Definitions Counting Rules Assigning Probabilities Events and Probabilities Probabilities of Unions and Intersections of Events Conditional Probability Bayes′ Theorem and Events Chapter 5: Discrete Probability Distributions The Discrete Uniform Probability Distribution The Expected Value and Standard Deviation of a Discrete Random Variable The Binomial Probability Distribution The Poisson Probability Distribution The Hypergeometric Probability Distribution The Hypergeometric Probability Distribution: The General Case Bayes′ Theorem and Discrete Random Variables Chapter 6: Continuous Probability Distributions Continuous Uniform Probability Distribution Normal Probability Distribution Exponential Probability Distribution Optional Material: Derivation of the Cumulative Exponential Probability Func- tion Bayes′ Theorem and Continuous Random Variables Chapter 7: Point Estimation and Sampling Distributions Populations and Samples The Simple Random Sample The Sample Statistic: x, s, and p The Sampling Distribution of x The Sampling Distribution of p Some Other Commonly Used Sampling Methods Bayes′ Theorem: Approximate Bayesian Computation Chapter 8: Confidence Interval Estimation Interval Estimate of µ When σ Is Known Interval Estimate of µ When σ Is Unknown Sample Size Determination in the Case of µ Interval Estimate of p Sample Size Determination in the Case of p Bayes’ Theorem: Confidence Intervals or Credible Intervals Chapter 9: Hypothesis Tests: Introduction, Basic Concepts, and an Example Chapter 10: Hypothesis Tests about Means and Proportions: Applications The Lower-Tail Hypothesis Test about μ: σ Is Known The Two-Tail Hypothesis Test about μ: σ Is Known The Upper-Tail Hypothesis Test about μ: σ Is Unknown The Two-Tail Hypothesis Test about μ: σ is Unknown Hypothesis Tests about p Calculating the Probability of a Type II Error: β Adjusting the Sample Size to Control the Size of β Bayes’ Theorem and an Inferential Approach to p Chapter 11: Comparisons of Means and Proportions The Difference between μ1 and μ2: Independent Samples The Difference between μ1 and μ2: Paired Samples The Difference between p1 and p2: Independent Samples Bayes’ Theorem and the Difference between p1 and p2 Chapter 12: Simple Linear Regression Simple Linear Regression: The Model The Estimated Regression Equation Goodness of Fit: The Coefficient of Determination, r2 The Hypothesis Test about β1 Alternative Approaches to Testing Significance So Far, We Have Tested Only b1. Will We Also Test b0? Assumptions: What Are They? Assumptions: How Are They Validated? Optional Material: Derivation of the Expressions for the Least-Squares Estimates of β0 and β1 Bayes’ Theorem: Using Stan to Estimate the Relationship between Two Variables Chapter 13: Multiple Regression Simple Linear Regression: A Reprise Multiple Regression: The Model Multiple Regression: The Multiple Regression Equation The Estimated Multiple Regression Equation Multiple Regression: The 2 Independent Variable Case Assumptions: What Are They? Can We Validate Them? Tests of Significance: The Overall Regression Model Tests of Signicance: The Independent Variables There Must Be An Easier Way Than This, Right? Using the Estimated Regression Equation for Prediction Independent Variable Selection: The Best-Subsets Method Logistic Regression: The Zero-One Dependent Variable Bayes′ Theorem: Stan and Multiple Regression Analysis
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Book SynopsisThis is a lucid and lively introduction to key concepts and developments in media and media studies. The new edition, with updated case studies and a good range of online reading, is a valuable resource for both students and lecturers. - Chindu Sreedharan, Bournemouth University Has expanded the possibilities of what a textbook can be. Incisive questions framed through accessible and detailed examples provide a platform for a wealth of different activities that engage readers in the critical study of media. - Dr Daniel Ashton, Bath Spa University Accessibly written and very well-structured, the book will be one of those you go back to time and time again throughout your studies. In addition it also offers that much-needed, little-found extra in a textbook: critical engagement with media and society.Ajoy for those of us teaching
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Book SynopsisIn an era marked by unprecedented challenges, from the climate crisis to the rise of populism, the ways to manage public sector organisations have dramatically changed. In the eighth edition of this bestselling textbook, Flynn and Asquer offer the definitive introduction to public administration. Now substantially revised and updated throughout, this text reflects the latest approaches, tools and techniques that help governments respond to the multifaceted problems facing societies today and pre-empt those of tomorrow. Recognising the importance of context, Public Sector Managementunderscores that one-size-fits-all management practices are inadequate. Learn how public sector management adapts to changing political climates and societal pressures and be guided through the intricacies of making evidence-based policies while acknowledging the political dynamics that shape them. Updates to the eighth edition include: A Global Perspective: Explore variations in public sector management shaped by cultural, historical, and institutional contexts, and gain a deep understanding of how governments address challenges in unique ways. Balancing Theory and Practice: the new edition offers amore detailed and holistic perspective on public sector management by bringing in the latest theoretical insights and real-world public sector management practices. Adapting to Change and tacking today's issues: Confront the challenges faced in the age of technology, from artificial intelligence to Big Data; the climate crisis and clean energy transitions; and resulting from the latest geopolitical shifts including workforce migration to the erosion of trust in democracies. A Call for Contextual Understanding: Learn how factors such as heterogeneity, population, income inequality, and technological access influence public sector management practices. Public Sector Management is essential reading for upper undergraduate and postgraduate students studying public sector management or public administration and is perfect for those studying on a Master of Public Administration programme. Norman Flynn was Director of the Centre for Financial and Management Studies, SOAS, University of London and Programme Director of the MSc in Public Policy and Management. Alberto Asquer is Head of the School of Finance and Management, Programme Director, MSc Public Policy and Management, and Senior Lecturer of Public Policy and Management at SOAS University of London
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Book SynopsisWritten from a European perspective, this comprehensive and regularly updated textbook covers both the theory and practice of global business-to-business (b2b) marketing. New to this sixth edition: Increased and updated coverage covering digital transformation and responsible business as well as new content on small firms New organizational coverage, including companies and brands such as Airspares Unlimited, Optel Group, Pfizer, Royal FloraHolland, Toyota, Trellebord,ValCo Engineering Ltd and Volkswagen Updated online resources for instructors to use and share in their teaching with students, including PowerPoint slides, a testbank, and an instructor's manual containing guidance and links to online content such as video material, reports, websites and relevant journal articles for each chapter The textbook is suitable for students taking a b2b/industrial marketing module at undergraduate or postgraduate levels. It will also be useful to researchers and practitioners involved in b2b/industrial marketing. Ross Brennan was the former professor of industrial marketing at the University of Hertfordshire, UK. Louise Canning is Associate Professor of Marketing at Kedge Business School, Marseille France. Helen McGrath is Lecturer in Marketing at University College Cork, Ireland.
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Book SynopsisPsychology, as it is taught in the Global North, strives to be an objective science beyond reproach but what happens when we examine the discipline critically, through an anti-colonial lens? This text pulls back the curtain on the existing canon to reveal the historical power structures that shaped the discipline, and examines the extent to which psychology today continues to uphold oppression. Colonised Minds situates current teaching and research of major topics in the field of psychology within the context of colonialism to better understand how some ideas were allowed to flourish while others were suppressed, censored, or left behind. This book will also direct you to critical, antiracist, and feminist approaches for the field and the modern university more generally looking to voices and perspectives that have been marginalised for ways to rethink the way we see, and teach, psychology. Akira O'Connor is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology and the Institutional Race Equality Charter Chair at the University of St Andrews. Erin Robbins is a Lecturer in Psychology and the Director of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for the School of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of St Andrews.
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Book SynopsisWe are never just a label, much like a child with ADHD is never just an ADHD child either. Labels often encourage us to interpret and define our students' behaviours through the narrow lens of the dominant culture. A culture that encourages conformity and places blame on the individual when they can't or won't comply with its expectations. Drawing from lived experience and expertise educational consultant and host of Neurodivergent Narratives Podcast, Sandra Coral, offers educators a resource that will help widen the lens for understanding students with ADHD. It's also not just a book about ADHD symptoms, strategies, and accommodations either. It's so much more than that, much like the ADHD children that you know, care about, and work with every day.
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Book SynopsisUpdated with new chapters on multiple regression and high-level research methods, this 4th edition of Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology delivers all you need to develop a practical understanding of both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research in psychology. In particular, this book guides you through the range of choices and considerations involved in research design, data analysis and report presentation. Your learning is supported by a range of features, both in the book and online. These include: Research Bites, to provide you with practical insights that arise from the most current research practice Test yourself questions, to check your understanding Exercises, to test your knowledge Glossary, to help you with key terms Research evaluation and improvement checklists quick summaries of best practice for you to refer to Online appendices, including data sets to practice with! And much more S. Alexander Haslam is Professor of Psychology and Laureate Fellow at the University of Queensland Craig McGarty is an adjunct professor at Western Sydney University Tegan Cruwys is Associate Professor and NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow at the Australian National University Niklas K. Steffens is Associate Professor and Director of the Centre for Business and Organisational Psychology at the University of Queensland
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Book SynopsisEntrepreneurship is not just about building businesses: it encompasses a set of skills, competencies and linked behaviours to support the creation of new ideas to create value. Entrepreneurial thinking is relevant across all aspects of life, personal and professional, and closely linked to both employability and life skills. This new textbook, via an array of pedagogical features, quizzes and worksheets, guides you in developing your own entrepreneurial thinking skills to support the development of ideas to tackle problems and challenges for yourself, for organisations and for society generally. It will challenge you to look beyond standard narratives of heroic' entrepreneurial individuals to identify how you yourself can become a creator of value in our volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world. Suzanne Mawson is an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Strathclyde Business School. Lucrezia Casulli is an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Strathclyde Business School.
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Book SynopsisThis is your complete guide to success in navigating, writing, thinking, and communicating at university. Packed with tips, diagnostic tools, guided exercises, and full text examples, it equips you to boost your grades, ace your assignments, and get the most out of your time at university. This book helps you: Prepare for and navigate university culture Develop the academic skills needed for success at university Communicate your ideas with confidence and clarity Watch your skills grow with diagnostic tools Create your own study plan tailored to the skills you need Know what your tutor is looking for and how to deliver Turn your skills into success after university The Academic Skills Handbook is specially designed to show you where your strengths are and what you need to work on, so you get a practice plan that is perfect for your needs. It then arms you with the principles and practice to get ahead in your academic writing, presentations and group work. What's new to this edition?Three chapters on university culture, writing blogs, and online and blended learning (including best practices for using AI as a support tool), as well as new annotated examples of course work and increased coverage of wellbeing. Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.
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Book Synopsis"A perfect book for any Hospitality program, excellent instructor support, and a good resource for students." –Denise A. Braley, Mitchell College Today’s economy is dominated by the rapidly growing service sector. Even businesses primarily selling goods are reinventing their image and positioning themselves as service providers. Managing Hospitality Organizations: Achieving Excellence in the Guest Experience takes students on a journey through the evolving service industry. Each chapter focuses on a core principle of hospitality management and is packed with practical advice, examples, and cases from some of the best companies in the service sector. Authors Robert C. Ford and Michael C. Sturman emphasize the critical importance of focusing on the guest and creating that unforgettable customer experience. Whether your students will be managing a neighborhood café, a convention center, or a high-end resort hotel, they will learn invaluable skills for managing the guest experience in today’s ultracompetitive environment. The Second Edition includes new coverage of technology, sustainability, sexual harassment, diversity and inclusion, and ethical leadership. Give your students the SAGE edge! SAGE edge offers a robust online environment featuring an impressive array of free tools and resources for review, study, and further exploration, keeping both instructors and students on the cutting edge of teaching and learning.Trade Review"A perfect book for any Hospitality program, excellent instructor support, and a good resource for students." -- Denise A. Braley"The book is a great addition to both classroom instruction and scholarly literature of the hospitality and service field. It covers various management tactics on service responsibilities, problems, and approaches to solutions. It challenges readers to identify issues associated with the problem and think outside the box to solve problems in the workplace. This is one of the most needed and highest-quality books we have in the field." -- Wei Wang"This detail oriented book not only covers key concepts but utilizes real-life examples to make the content more convincing and validated. It is also a good book for in-class discussions and application practices." -- Chih-Lun Yen"A wide-ranging comprehensive text, looking at key contemporary issues in hospitality." -- Alistair Williams"We all know how important it is to turn customers into "Raving Fans"—but getting everyone in an organization on board takes thoughtful action. Managing Hospitality Organizations offers fourteen principles of service that prove when you serve your people well, they will pass that service on to your customers. Whether you are a student or a manager on the front lines, if you want to create "Raving Fans", this book is for you!" -- Ken Blanchard"Although Bob credits me as the ‘Father of Guestology’, he and Mike have developed the concept of Guestology into an entire book that perfectly captures what it means to manage an organization from the guest′s point of view. This is an excellent text to learn how to use the management philosophy I and my team pioneered to ensure that in every phase of the business, from the planning and design of new parks and attractions to their everyday operations, all Disney cast members are focused on satisfying and exceeding the Guest′s wants, needs, and expectations." -- Bruce Laval"The second edition of Robert Ford and Michael C. Sturman′s excellent text, Managing Hospitality Organizations, is a must read for students pursuing careers in the business of hospitality and the faculty who facilitate their learning. This new edition retains the right mix of theory and practice that students need, call it the art and science of hospitality, while incorporating key changes to how hospitality businesses interact with and satisfy their customers today, including the evolving role of technology in service strategies, systems and staffing and the changing nature of customers themselves. I congratulate the authors on a job well done!" -- Michael D. Johnson, Ph.D., PresidentTable of ContentsForeword Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Introduction SECTION I. THE HOSPITALITY SERVICE STRATEGY 1. The Basics of Wow! The Guest Knows Best Introduction Guestology: What is it? The Guest Experience Guest Expectations Quality, Value, and Cost Defined The Importance of Guestology Lessons Learned 2. Meeting Guest Expectations through Planning Introduction Three Generic Strategies The Hospitality Planning Cycle Assessing the Environment Assessing the Organization Itself: The Internal Assessment Vision and Mission Statements Developing the Service Strategy Action Plans Involving Employees in Planning The Uncertain Future Lessons Learned 3. Setting the Scene for the Guest Experience Introduction Creating “The Show” Why is the Environment Important? A Model: How the Service Environment Affects the Guest Lessons Learned 4. Developing the Hospitality Culture: Everyone Serves! Introduction The Importance of Leaders The Importance of Culture Culture as a Competitive Advantage Beliefs, Values, and Norms Culture and the Environment Communicating the Culture Changing the Culture Lessons Learned SECTION II. THE HOSPITALITY SERVICE STAFF 5. Staffing for Service Introduction The Many Employees of the Hospitality Industry The First Step: Study the Job The Second Step: Recruit a Pool of Qualified Candidates The Third Step: Select the Best Candidate The Fourth Step: Hire the Best Applicant The Fifth Step: Make the New Hire Feel Welcome The Sixth Step: Turnover—Retaining the Best and Selecting People out of an Organization Lessons Learned 6. Training and Developing Employees to Serve Introduction Employee Training Developing a Training Program Types of Training Training Methods Challenges and Pitfalls of Training Employee Development Lessons Learned 7. Serving with a Smile: Motivating Exceptional Service Introduction Motivating Employees The Needs People Have The Rewards Managers can Provide Ways Rewards Can Motivate How Managers and Leaders Provide the Right Direction Lessons Learned 8. Involving the Guest: The Co-Creation of Value Introduction The Guest Can Help! Strategies for Involving the Guest Determining Where Co-Production Makes Sense One Last Point: Firing the Guest Lessons Learned Section III. The Hospitality Service Delivery System 9. Communicating for Service Introduction The Challenge of Managing Information Information and the Service Product Information and the Service Setting Information and the Delivery System Decision Support Systems The Hospitality Organization as an Information System Lessons Learned 10. Planning the Service Delivery System Introduction Planning and Designing the Service Delivery System Developing the Service Delivery System Planning Techniques Targeting Specific Problem Areas in Service Delivery Systems Lessons Learned 11. Waiting for Service Introduction Capacity and Psychology: Keys to Managing Lines Queuing Theory: Managing the Reality of the Wait Managing the Perception of the Wait Service Value and the Wait Lessons Learned 12. Measuring and Managing Service Delivery Introduction Techniques and Methods for Assessing Service Quality Measuring Service Quality After the Experience SERVQUAL Finding and Using the Technique that Fits Lessons Learned 13. Fixing Service Failures Introduction Service Failures: Types, Where, and Why The Importance of Fixing Service Failures Dealing With Service Failures Recovering From Service Failure Lessons Learned 14. Service Excellence: Leading the Way to Wow! Introduction The Three Ss: Strategy, Staffing, and Systems Hospitality and the Future Leading the Way Into the Future Leading and Managing It all Begins—and Ends—with the Guest Lessons Learned Glossary Additional Readings Index
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Book SynopsisAn exploration into the important strategic function HR plays in today's organizations that uses a wide variety of applications, self-assessments, and experiential exercises to help students develop the skills they need to recruit, select, train, and development talent.
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Book SynopsisPacked full of useful exercises, checklists, and how-to sections, this robust lab manual gives students hands-on guidance and practice conducting their own psychological research projects.
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Book SynopsisFundamentals ofHuman Resource Management: Functions, Applications, and Skill Development,Second Editionhelps students of all majors build the skills they need to recruit, select, train, and develop people. Bestselling authors Robert N. Lussier and John R. Hendon explore the important strategic function HR plays in today's organizations. A wide variety of applications, self-assessments, and experiential exercises keep students engaged and help them see the relevancy of HR as they learn skills they can use in their personal and professional lives.The Second Edition includes 13 new case studies and new coverage of the agile workplace, generational differences, gamification, social media, and diversity and inclusion. Key Features: Five types of application activitiesin every chapter engage students in active learning while developing their critical thinking skills. Four types of
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Book SynopsisThe bestselling Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics is now in its Seventh Edition with new co-author Bruce B. Frey. This text teaches an often intimidating and difficult subject in a way that is informative, personable, and clear. The authors take students through various statistical procedures, beginning with correlation and graphical representation of data and ending with inferential techniques and analysis of variance. In addition, the text provides instruction in SPSS, and includes reviews of more advanced techniques, such as reliability, validity, introductory non-parametric statistics, and more. The text includes a key feature called The Path to Wisdom and Knowledge: a flowchart in each of the main chapters showing readers how to select the appropriate test statistic. The new edition includes more on multiple regression, power and effect size, and a new feature on statisticians throughout history called People Who Loved Statist
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Book SynopsisThe active learning features integrated within this book foster a truly dynamic and personal learning process for students. Within each chapter, authors Laura E. Levine and Joyce Munsch introduce students to a wide range of real-world applications of psychological research to child development. The in-text pedagogical features and the accompanying ancillary package will help students discover the excitement of studying child development and equip them with skills they can use long after completing the course.
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Book SynopsisWith practical tips to help with written exercises, interview technique and role plays, this book clearly explains the new nationwide PCSO assessment system. Packed with advice, and including coverage of the National Competencies for the PCSO role, this manual guides the reader on how to succeed at every stage, from completing the application pack to preparing for and passing the written assessment exercises.
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Book SynopsisIn this latest edition of Key Thinkers on Space and Place, editors Phil Hubbard and Rob Kitchin provide us with a fully revised and updated text that highlights the work of over 65 key thinkers on space and place. Unique in its concept, the book is a comprehensive guide to the life and work of some of the key thinkers particularly influential in the current ′spatial turn′ in the social sciences. Providing a synoptic overview of different ideas about the role of space and place in contemporary social, cultural, political and economic life, each portrait comprises: Biographical information and theoretical context. An explication of their contribution to spatial thinking. An overview of key advances and controversie. Guidance on further reading. With 14 additional chapters including entries on Saskia Sassen, Tim Ingold, Cindi Katz and John Urry, the book covers ideas ranging from humanism, Marxism, feminism and post-structuralism to queer-theory, post-colonialism, globalization and deconstruction, presenting a thorough look at diverse ways in which space and place has been theorized. An essential text for geographers, this now classic reference text is for all those interested in theories of space and place, whether in geography, sociology, cultural studies, urban studies, planning, anthropology, or women′s studies. Trade ReviewThe best encyclopaedic tool for human geographers since the Dictionary of Human Geography. It is hugely useful for students who want an easy way to access the roots of the major themes and debates in contemporary geographyStuart AitkenSan Diego State University Space is now at the forefront of the social sciences and humanities. This compendium sets out the twists and turns of the thinkers who brought us to this place. In doing so, it sets out an effervescent intellectual landscape. Invaluable Professor Nigel ThriftVice-Chancellor, University of Warwick A most welcome and expanded version of the original Key Thinkers, this work more than any other guides readers through the complex theoretical landscape of space and place. An outstanding volume that articulates, through analyses of the visionary writings of some of the most important theorists in and beyond geography, the migrations of thought produced around our most important objects of analysis. The contributors excel in this effortProfessor John-Paul Jones IIIUniversity of Arizona, USA The second edition of Key Thinkers on Space and Place sharpens and refines its project. Written in highly accessible language, the book will be a dependable source of inspiration and reflection to anyone with an interest in space and place as knowledge categoriesProfessor Richard Le HeronUniversity of Auckland, New Zealand This is a helpfully updated version of an already well-researched and accessibly written text. As with the first edition, this version is invaluable for anyone seeking to understand the life and work of key thinkers who have shaped the "spatial turn" in the social sciences. It recognizes the contributions of those from all the major intellectual traditions from positivism to post-structuralism, and from a variety of disciplines, from geographers, anthropologists, economists, philosophers and more. And it consciously acknowledges intellectual traditions beyond the Anglo-American academyLily KongProfessor of Geography, National University of Singapore An accessible, authoritative and comprehensive introduction to the individuals who have shaped contemporary geographical thought. The book covers an impressive and thought-provoking selection of thinkers and writers, representing a variety of traditions and approaches. Each of the sixty-six entries provides a lively summary of the subject′s life and work, and an expert critical analysis of their contribution to spatial theory. Key Thinkers on Space and Place is an invaluable reference resource for students of Human Geography and anyone interested in the development of spatial theoryProfessor Michael WoodsAberyswyth UniversityTable of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition - Phil Hubbard and Rob Kitchin Introduction: Why Key Thinkers? - Phil Hubbard and Rob Kitchin Benedict Anderson - Euan Hague Mark Augé - Peter Merriman Trevor Barnes - Suzanne Reimer Jean Baudrillard - David B Clarke and Marcus A Doel Zygmunt Bauman - David B Clarke and Marcus A Doel Ulrich Beck - Lewis Holloway Brian Berry - Gordon L Clark Homi K Bhabha - Constantina Papoulias Pierre Bourdieu - Gary Bridge Judith Butler - Minelle Mahtani Anne Buttimer - Tom Mels Manuel Castells - Phil Hubbard Michel de Certeau - Mike Crang Stuart E Corbridge - Simon Batterbury Denis Cosgrove - Keith Lilley Mike Davis - Donald McNeill Michael Dear - Donald McNeill and Mark Tewdwr-Jones Gilles Deleuze - Marcus A Doel and David B Clarke Peter Dicken - Jonathan A Beaverstock Arturo Escobar - Simon Batterbury and Jude L Fernando Michel Foucault - Chris Philo J K Gibson-Graham - Wendy Larner Anthony Giddens - Barney Warf Reginald Golledge - Rob Kitchin Derek Gregory - Barney Warf Torsten Hagerstrand - Robin Flowerdew Peter Haggett - Robin Flowerdew Stuart Hall - Don Mitchell Donna Haraway - Lewis Holloway J Brian Harley - Keith Lilley David Harvey - Noel Castree bell hooks - Katherine McKittrick Tim Ingold - Hayden Lorimer Peter Jackson - Don Mitchell Cindi Katz - Tracey Skelton Bruno Latour - Eric Laurier Henri Lefebvre - Rob Shields David Ley - Paul Rodaway Kevin Lynch - John R Gold Doreen Massey - Felicity Callard Linda McDowell - Sarah Hall Anssi Paasi - Rhys Jones Allan Pred - Alan Latham Gillian Rose - Minelle Mahtani Edward W Said - Karen M Morin Saskia Sassen - James Faulconbridge Andrew Sayer - Andy C Pratt Amartya Sen - Simon Batterbury and Jude L Fernando David Sibley - Minelle Mahtani Neil Smith - Noel Castree Edward J Soja - Alan Latham Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak - Robina Mohammad and James D Sidaway Michael Storper - Suzanne Reimer Peter Taylor - Jim Glassman Nigel Thrift - Barney Warf Gerard Toal - Euan Hague Waldo Tobler - Robin Flowerdew Yi-Fu Tuan - Paul Rodaway John Urry - Peter Adey Paul Virilio - David B Clarke and Marcus A Doel Immanuel Wallerstein - Jim Glassman Michael J Watts - Thomas Perreault Benno Werlen - Roland Lippuner Raymond Williams - Don Mitchell and Carrie Breitbach Alan Wilson - Graham Clarke Iris Marion Young - Felicity Callard Glossary
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Book SynopsisIntroduction to Quantitative Research Methodsis a student-friendly introduction to quantitative research methods and basic statistics. It uses a detective theme throughout the text to show how quantitative methods have been used to solve real-life problems. The bookfocuses on principles and techniques that are appropriate to introductory level courses in media, psychology and sociology. Examples and illustrations are drawn from historical and contemporary research in the social sciences.The original CD-ROM accompanying the book and its content are no longer available.Table of ContentsOrder at All Points Counting and Accounting Starting the Inquiry `But What Happened Then?′ Defining the Inquiry `Then How Do You Know?′ Methods of Inquiry `It Is a Capital Mistake to Theorize before One Has Data!′ `Data! Data! Data!′ Analyzing Data from the Inquiry Finding Answers from the Inquiry `Elementary, My Dear Watson!′ Summarizing and Presenting Results `Quite So!′
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Book SynopsisFollowing the Second World War, modern systems of urban and regional planning were established in Britain and most other developed countries. In this book, Nigel Taylor describes the changes in planning thought which have taken place since then.He outlines the main theories of planning, from the traditional view of urban planning as an exercise in physical design, to the systems and rational process views of planning of the 1960s; from Marxist accounts of the role of planning in capitalist society in the 1970s, to theories about planning implementation, and more recent views of planning as a form of `communicative action'.Trade Review`The author has created a short and readable overview of the main theories of planning, an achievement which students will surely appreciate′ - Netherlands Journal of Housing and the Built Environment `I would use Nigel Taylor′s book as a first point of entry. The text is peppered with very good illustrations of planning theory in practice and Nigel Taylor is very careful to show the implications, impacts, and contradictions of theoretical ideas when applied to a range of planning contexts′ - European Planning Studies Table of ContentsPART ONE: EARLY POST-WAR PLANNING THEORY Town Planning as Physical Planning and Design The Values of Post-War Planning Theory Early Critiques of Post-War Planning Theory PART TWO: PLANNING THEORY IN THE 1960S The Systems and Rational Process Views of Planning Planning as a Political Process PART THREE: PLANNING THEORY FROM THE 1970S TO THE 1990S Theory about the Effects of Planning Rational Planning and Implementation Planning Theory after the New Right PART FOUR: CONCLUSIONS Paradigm Shifts, Modernism, and Postmodernism
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