Theoretical Sociology

Written by award-winning scholar, Jonathan Turner, Theoretical Sociology: 1830 to the Present is a monumental book that offers like no other book in sociology both in-depth and comprehensive coverage...

A Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book about Qualitative Research

The Second Edition of Qualitative Research provides a refreshing introduction to doing and debating qualitative research. The author uses updated content, ranging from photographs to novels and newspa...

Classroom-based Research and Evidence-based Practice

An introduction to conducting educational research for trainee teachers or anyone undertaking classroom-based research.

Essential Theory for Social Work Practice

Focusing on what students really need to know, this book breaks down all of the key social work theory covered across a students' training, demystifying complex concepts by demonstrating their applica...

Crossroads, Directions and A New Critical Race Theory

Its opponents call it part of u0022the lunatic fringe,u0022 a justification for u0022black separateness,u0022 u0022the most embarrassing trend in American publishing.u0022 u0022Itu0022 is Critical Rac...

Web Survey Methodology

Web Survey Methodology guides the reader through the past fifteen years of research in web survey methodology. It both provides practical guidance on the latest techniques for collecting valid and rel...

Social Work and Domestic Violence

Domestic violence affects all areas of social work. This book shows how social workers can intervene in everyday practice with victims, their families and perpetrators of domestic abuse. It provides s...

Class and Race Formation in North America

On August 13, 1521, the largest and most developed of North America's societies, the Aztec empire, fell to Spanish invaders who, along with later European colonizers, built new societies in which they...

Onderzoeksreeks Politieacademie - Aanpak multi-problematiek bij gezinnen met een Roma-achtergrond

Multi-problematiek binnen gezinnen met een Roma-achtergrond is zeer complex. De ernst van de gesignaleerde problematiek is vooral de mate of frequentie waarin problemen als overlast, schoolverzuim en...

Folk Devils and Moral Panics

'Richly documented and convincingly presented' -- New Society Mods and Rockers, skinheads, video nasties, designer drugs, bogus asylum seeks and hoodies. Every era has its own moral panics....

Social Work Practice with Older People

Older people are the biggest service user group for social workers and an increasing proportion of the population. In this refreshingly positive and practical textbook, Rory Lynch draws on years of pr...

Foundation Myths in Ancient Societies

Throughout the ancient world, origin stories were told across the ancient world in many different ways: through poetry, prose, monumental and decorative arts, and performance in civic and religious ri...

Community Resources for Older Adults

The substantially revised Fifth Edition includes new topics and updated research to help build reader awareness of programs and how to better understand help-seeking behavior, as well as explain ways...

Researching Social Life

Paul Stoneman and Nigel Gilbert breathe new energy into this classic bestselling textbook providing clear, relevant advice and extensive coverage of all the research methods you need to understand tod...

An A-Z of Social Work Law

Puzzled 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 stud...

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Je kunt het wel zelf

De nieuwste opvattingen over signalering, omgang met, preventie en oplossen van aangeleerde hulpeloosheid. We hebben er allemaal mee te maken: Aangeleerde hulpeloosheid. Daar wordt onder verstaan dat...

Intervisie leren

Intervisie leren is bedoeld voor studenten en professionals die doelbewust en gestructureerd willen werken aan hun professionele ontwikkeling door gebruik te maken van intervisie. In het boek wordt ui...

Superfandom

Fandom isn't a noun, it's a verb. Fans create; they engage; they discuss. From comics to clothing, boundaries between fans and creators are blurring, and in this new fandom-based economy, it's clear:...

Disability Studies

A long awaited new edition of Dan Goodley's acclaimed introduction to disability studies. A critical, multidisciplinary text used by students and researchers across the social sciences.