Taking an interdisciplinary approach, An Introduction to Global Studies presents readers with a solid introduction to the complex, interconnected forces and issues confronting today's globalized world.

• Introduces readers to major theories, key terms, concepts, and notable theorists
• Equips readers with the basic knowledge and conceptual tools necessary for thinking critically about the complex issues facing the global community
• Includes a variety of supplemental features to facilitate learning and enhance readers' understanding of the material

The Psychology of Diversity presents a captivating social-psychological study of diversity, the obstacles confronting it, and the benefits it provides.

• Goes beyond prejudice and discrimination to discuss the personal and social implications of diversity for both majority and minority group members
• Considers how historical, political, economic, and societal factors shape the way people think about and respond to diversity
• Explains why discrimination leads to bias at all levels in society - interpersonal, institutional, cultural, and...

Updated to reflect developments in wireless wide, local, and personal area networks, the second edition of Principles of Wireless Networks: A Unified Approach is a comprehensive introductory text that takes a holistic approach to the convergence of wireless and fixed Internet technologies.

Empire, Colony, Postcolony provides a clear exposition of the historical, political and ideological dimensions of colonialism, imperialism, and postcolonialism, with clear explanations of these categories, which relate their histories to contemporary political issues. The book analyzes major concepts and explains the meaning of key terms.

• The first book to introduce the main historical and cultural parameters of the different categories of empire, colony, postcolony, nation, and globalization and the ways in which they are analyzed today
• Explains in clear...

Highly Commended at the British Medical Association Book Awards 2016

Abdominal X-rays for Medical Students is a comprehensive resource offering guidance on reading, presenting and interpreting abdominal radiographs. Suitable for medical students, junior doctors, nurses and trainee radiographers, this brand new title is clearly illustrated using a unique colour overlay system to present the main pathologies and to highlight the abnormalities in abdomen x-rays.

Abdominal X-rays for Medical Students

• Covers the key knowledge and...