"Foucault - The Key Ideas" is a concise introduction to the life, works and ideas of this ground-breaking modern philosopher. This book will not only guide you through the events of Foucault's life and help you to understand his most complex ideas with ease; it will also demonstrate the practical impact of those ideas on life today. Covering everything from Foucault's views on the philosophy and sociology of knowledge to his analysis of power and institutions in society, this book offers a fascinating insight into the legacy of this revolutionary thinker.NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and...

Why should every researcher consider the ethical implications of their work? What constitutes ethical research? How can best practice be maintained throughout a research project? This reader-friendly book examines the ethical issues and questions that occur in university and professional research and will help both beginning and experienced researchers to identify ethical issues when they are conducting research.

The book thoroughly examines the broader ethical issues that arise throughout research, from the design stage through to data collection and analysis. It also investigates topical...

""An excellent and accessible text that will help all students and scholars to develop a strong review and enable them to outline and analyse the key ideas for their study. The structure of the book is really well thought out and the chapters are written in a way which readers will find helpful and easy to understand. I would highly recommend this book to research students."
Professor Mark Brundrett, Liverpool John Moores University, UK

" This step-by-step handbook provides comprehensive and practical guidance on the process of researching a range of relevant literature on a subject, as...

'Written in an authoritative and accessible style, this is a must-read for anyone planning, researching and writing a doctoral thesis or dissertation. I will certainly be recommending this book to my research students.'
- Professor Goeffrey Elliott, University of Worcester

'Paul's book was a lifeline during my doctorate: it is now the first book that I recommend for my research students His book is easily accessible, full of practical advice, and provides useful study strategies to carefully guide you - this third edition is a valuable asset...

Sociology: A Complete Introduction is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place. It covers the key areas that students are expected to be confident in, outlining the basics in clear jargon-free English and providing added-value features like key ideas, memorable quotations and even lists of questions you might be asked in a seminar or exam.
The book uses a structure that mirrors the way Sociology is taught in many university courses. It is spilt into four parts, with the first part covering theoretical issues including research methods. The second part...

This title was first published in 2001. What impact has the National Curriculum for England and Wales had on pupils, teachers, academic and social standards in the ten years since its introduction? The distinguished contributors to this volume examine the history and development of the National Curriculum to date and assess its effects.