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The Sixth Edition of Corporate Communication: A Guide to Theory and Practice continues to be the market leading text in its field, having been fully revised by the author to reflect new trends and developments in social media and to capture emergent topics such as CEO activism and corporate character and purpose. …
Praise for the Second Edition: ”In opposition to most literature on how to conduct good social science research which is either empirically oriented or gives priority to theoretical and philosophical considerations, which tends to make empirical research look odd or irrelevant, this volume on ’Reflexive…
Kategorier: Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap
Netnography is an adaptation of ethnography for the online world, pioneered by Robert Kozinets, and is concerned with the study of online cultures and communities as distinct social phenomena, rather than isolated content. In this landmark third edition, Netnography: The Essential Guide provides the theoretical and…
How do people make sense of each other? How do people make sense of themselves?Social cognition attempts to explain the most fundamental of questions. It looks at why other people are not simply ’objects’ to be perceived and how the social world provides dramatic and complex perspectives on the Self and…
This book is not available as a print inspection copy. To download an e-version click here or for more information contact your local sales representative. Now in its Second Edition, Studying Leadership continues to provide a comprehensive overview of the key theories, topics, research debates and major developments…
The ultimate guide to the `what’, `how’ and `why’ of literature reviewing, the second edition of the classic text shows how the literature review will unlock the full potential of one’s research with:A thorough exploration of the literature review process from start to finishTwo brand new…
A research-focused introductory text written by a stellar contributor line-up including Linda Holbeche, Stephen Taylor and Jim Stewart. The Second Edition integrates an international perspective using examples and case studies from a broad range of regions and industries including Microsoft, Volkswagen and…
This book is the definitive approach to thematic analysis, offering a highly accessible and practical discussion of doing TA.
Kategorier: Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap
In his beautifully balanced, clear and broad-ranging account of a fast-changing field, Paul Hodkinson has successfully brought together myriad perspectives with which to critically analyse today’s media culture and media society.’- Sonia Livingstone, Professor of Media & Communication, LSEPaul…
Kategorier: Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap
Most people engage in crime at some point in their lives, but why does almost everybody stop soon after? And, why do a small number of offenders persist in crime? These two questions constitute the core of the field often known as life-course criminology. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to life-course…
Kategorier: Informationsteknik
What can flame-throwing squirrels tell us about human emotion? Can social media empower political activism? How has the internet changed the way we form our identities? Do algorithms have a social role?What is digital society?In the early 21st century, digital media and the social have become irreversibly intertwined.…
Clear, intuitive and written with the social science student in mind, this book represents the ideal combination of statistical theory and practice. It focuses on questions that can be answered using statistics and addresses common themes and problems in a straightforward, easy-to-follow manner. The book carefully…
Lecturers/Instructors – Request a free digital inspection copy hereUniquely providing a comprehensive overview in one place, Marketing Theory introduces and explains the role of theory in marketing by uncovering its histories, disciplinary underpinnings, subfields, discourses and debates. From strategy and…
Kategorier: Medicin och omvårdnad
Kategorier: Ekonomi, finansväsen, näringsliv och management Företagsekonomi och management Organisationsteori och beteende
Exploring the fields of organization theory and management, this text makes sense of complex theories and encourages critical thinking.
This book is not available as a print inspection copy. To download an e-version click here or for more information contact your local sales representative. Get 24 months FREE access to an interactive eBook when purchasing the paperback* The Sixth Edition continues to give students a comprehensive overview of what is…
From selecting appropriate methods to publishing your findings, this second edition offers a multidisciplinary introduction to the qualitative research process built around the authors’ Qualitative Research Cycle – consisting of the design, data collection and analytic cycles.
Kategorier: Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap
Providing a comprehensive and critical examination of the complex issues involved in the management and organisational contexts of social work practice, this book will help readers to: – Critically evaluate organisational theory, managerial techniques and organisational structures. – Develop strategies…
The world of Research Methods is always changing and becoming ever more complex. Now completely up to date with the latest innovations, this book engages with recent controversies to give you the best start with your research.
In each chapter you will find:
* Key concept boxes to help you stay on track and focus on…
Kategorier: Informationsteknik
Timely new chapters on China and the ’sharing economy’ of Uber and Airbnb strengthen an already vital contribution to communication studies. Through the lens of critical theory, Fuchs provides the essential text for students of our new media world.-Vincent Mosco, Queen’s University, OntarioWith…
’Since its very first edition, Social Cognition has been the undisputed bible of the field. Insightful, authoritative and beautifully written by two of the field’s most eminent researchers, it is an indispensable guide for students and scientists alike’ -Daniel Gilbert, Harvard University
A realist’s guide to management, the authors capture the complex life of organizations, providing not only an account of theories, but also an introduction to their practice with examples from everyday life and culture discussing the key themes and debates along the way. Used by nearly 50,000 students and…
As a teacher you are in a position of power. It is the school system which is the starting point for how children learn to view the world and accept knowledge; and you have the power to impact change to create a more inclusive and diverse society. Written by the leading voice in championing antiracist education, this…
Now in its Fourth Edition, Visual Methodologies: An Introduction to Researching with Visual Materials is a bestselling critical guide to the study and analysis of visual culture. Existing chapters have been fully updated to offer a rigorous examination and demonstration of an individual methodology in a clear and…
Kategorier: Ekonomi, finansväsen, näringsliv och management Företagsekonomi och management Organisationsteori och beteende
Jesper Blomberg explores the fields of organization theory and management, making sense of complex theories and encouraging critical thinking.
Instructors – Electronic inspection copies are available or contact your local sales representative for an inspection copy of the print version. Revisiting the Classic Studies is a series of texts that introduces readers to the studies in psychology that changed the way we think about core topics in the…
Kategorier: Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap Sociologi Sociologi och antropologi Sociologisk forskning och statistik
Now with entertaining and inspiring videos from the author and a wealth of online resources to support the text the approachable, clear and friendly Sixth Edition of David Silverman’s classic text equips you with the tools to tackle key issues faced by qualitative researchers and establish good practice in your…
Lecturers, request an ebook inspection copy, if preferred. Concise and unintimidating, the fifth edition of this bestselling book is the only pragmatic, quick-start guide to the main theories, issues, and approaches to insider action research. With an encouraging and approachable tone, David is the perfect mentor…
Your personal toolkit for critical thinking provides a power pack of resources to help you succeed in your essays and coursework – and in life!
An Introduction to Child Development, Third Edition provides undergraduate students in psychology and other disciplines with a comprehensive survey of the main areas of child development, from infancy through to adolescence, in a readily accessible format. It equips students with an appreciation of the critical…
This hands-on guide takes students from start-to-finish through the research process while showcasing the complexities and interrelationships of different methods, schools of thought, and associated analytical strategies.
Encouraging students to think of qualitative research as a flexible, cyclical process rather than…
Kategorier: Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap Sociologi Sociologi och antropologi Sociologisk forskning och statistik
In his signature pragmatic and friendly style, David Silverman acts as your stand-in supervisor in the seventh edition of this book, taking you step-by-step through different methods for making sense of qualitative data.
Whether you are interested in analysing visual images, interviews, focus groups or online data,…
Kategorier: Medicin och omvårdnad
Are some therapies more effective than others? How important is the relationship? Which clients do best in therapy? Essential Research Findings in Counselling and Psychotherapy answers these questions and many more, providing trainees, practitioners and researchers with a comprehensive introduction to the latest…
Kategorier: Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap
Electronic Inspection Copy available for instructors hereThe literature review is a compulsory part of research and, increasingly, may form the whole of a student research project. This highly accessible book guides students through the production of either a traditional or a systematic literature review, clearly…
Kategorier: Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap Socialt arbete Socialtjänst och social omsorg Socialtjänst, välfärd och kriminologi
This excellent introduction to sociology for social work students explains how sociology is connected to and fundamental for effective social work practice. Co-written by a sociologist, social worker and service user, this essential guide to sociology also comes with access to an exciting companion website offering the…
Kategorier: Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap
Social work is a human profession founded on social justice. It is difficult, however, to negotiate this in the constantly changing context of the 21st century. Drawing on her own experiences and the experiences of others, Jan Fook returns to address the critical tradition of social work, supporting students in their…
Written and edited by leading experts in the field, this authoritative account sets UK and European practices firmly within a global context. It offers an in-depth and contextual account of enduring, contemporary and cutting edge theories and approaches to diversity and inclusion management. With workforce…
This popular, market-leading textbook for corporate communication continues to be the authoritative and definitive textbook for students and educators.
The text has been fully updated to include:
* changes to the workplace in light of the Covid-19 pandemic and its impacts on employee communication via platforms such…