Illustrates the process of carrying out research through thirteen 'research stories'. Here, each story includes a piece of published research, with a commentary from the author of the research explaining: the origins of the research; how research questions were formed; and problems that arose and how these were dealt with.
Illustrates the process of carrying out research through thirteen 'research stories'. Here, each story includes a piece of published research, with a ...
The Reality of Research with Children and Young People illustrates the process of carrying out research through thirteen research stories.' Each story includes a piece of published research accompanied by a commentary from the author of the research explaining the origins of the research; how research questions were formed; factors influencing the choice of methodology and data collection techniques; problems that arose and how these were dealt with; and personal reflections on the project.
The research examples included in this volume have been carefully selected to demonstrate the...
The Reality of Research with Children and Young People illustrates the process of carrying out research through thirteen research stories.' Each story...
Visual Culture provides an invaluable resource of over 30 key statements from a wide range of disciplines, including four editorial essays which place the readings in their historical and theoretical context. Although underpinned by a focus on contemporary cultural theory, this reader puts issues of visual culture and the rhetoric of the image at center stage.
Visual Culture provides an invaluable resource of over 30 key statements from a wide range of disciplines, including four editorial essays which pl...
Alertness to the changing terms of debate, familiarity with the latest scholarship and a shrewd, practical sense of what works in teaching make this collection a very worthwhile addition to course reading lists' - "John Corner, University of Liverpool
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The Media Reader is an essential sourcebook of key statements about transformations in media culture. The Reader explores the technological, economic, social and cultural processes implicated in the production, regulation, circulation and consumption of media forms. It applies theoretical approaches, supported by a range of case studies,...
Alertness to the changing terms of debate, familiarity with the latest scholarship and a shrewd, practical sense of what works in teaching make this c...
Provides an overview of the theory and practice of public service management. Using a number of key contributions to the field, the text outlines the social, political and economic contexts in which management has emerged as a central issue in the public sector of industrial nations.
Provides an overview of the theory and practice of public service management. Using a number of key contributions to the field, the text outlines the ...
The social, political and technological implications of the information revolution are the focus of this textbook. It explores the major social and technological issues surrounding the introduction of information technology into everyday life.
The social, political and technological implications of the information revolution are the focus of this textbook. It explores the major social and te...
Explores the nature and extent of racial discrimination, and the successes and failures of equal opportunities programmes. This text presents analyses of institutional racism in immigration law, housing, social work, employment training and the criminal justice system.
Explores the nature and extent of racial discrimination, and the successes and failures of equal opportunities programmes. This text presents analyses...
Examines the significance of human resources management for effective organizational and competitive strategy and considers such issues as the development of appropriate organizational structures and cultures.
Examines the significance of human resources management for effective organizational and competitive strategy and considers such issues as the develop...
Bringing together key issues in the provision and use of caring services, this volume is an invaluable training resource for health and social work practitioners. Roles and relationships are central themes: their complexity is stressed, as is their relevance to a better understanding of practice.
The book's first three sections explore: the distinctions between health and welfare occupations, and informal helping roles; different approaches for practitioners to develop sensitivity to diverse experiences and to challenge unfairly discriminatory responses, attitudes and stereotyped...
Bringing together key issues in the provision and use of caring services, this volume is an invaluable training resource for health and social work pr...
