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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…
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…
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…
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…
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: 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
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…
*Shortlisted for the BPS Book Award 2014 in the Textbook Category**Winner of the 2014 Distinguished Publication Award (DPA) from the Association for Women in Psychology (AWP)*Successful Qualitative Research: A Practical Guide for Beginners is an accessible, practical textbook. It sidesteps detailed theoretical…
Kategorier: Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap Sociologi Sociologi och antropologi Sociologisk forskning och statistik
Combining theory with plenty of practical, technical advice – and accompanied by original case studies and data sets – this book makes sure that students both understand Stata and know exactly what to do to make it meet their needs.
Straightforward, clear, and applied, this book will give you the…
’Indispensable and subversive’ – Simon Caulkin, The Observer’A highly entertaining polemic…. This slim volume more than lives up to its title’ – Stefan Stern, Financial TimesThe Fourth Edition of Studying Organizations explains the unfolding consequences for organizations of…
Kategorier: Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap
This book guides you through the complexities of working with difference and diversity in counselling and psychotherapy. It introduces you to contemporary thinking on the construction of difference, social identity and culture, and applies the theory to therapy practice. With reflective exercises and case examples, it…
Kategorier: Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap
Since 1997 Representation has been the go-to textbook for students learning the tools to question and critically analyze institutional and media texts and images. This long-awaited second edition:* updates and refreshes the approaches to representation, signalling key developments in the field* addresses the emergence…
In Managing Change in Organizations, Stefan Sveningsson and Nadja Soergarde explore a broad range of perspectives on change management, encouraging critical reflection and making sense of a complex field of theories. Their unique approach based around three key perspectives of change will help students understand:…
Kategorier: Kulturvetenskap och medievetenskap Medievetenskap Samhälle och kultur: allmänt Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap
Never look at social media the same way again.
Social media are an integral part of contemporary society. From news and politics to language and everyday life, they have changed the way we communicate, use information and understand the world. So we have to ask critical questions about social media. We have to dig…
Kategorier: Medicin och omvårdnad
This bestselling guide to the basic theory, skills and applications of cognitive behaviour therapy is fully updated to reflect recent developments in CBT theory. It includes in-depth material on working with diversity, and new case studies and exercises to help you reflect and explore how theory can be used to develop…
Kategorier: Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap
”A conceptually power-packed volume that is at once erudite and accessible, expansive and focused, true to sociological traditions yet stimulatingly exploratory. Scholars and students will be served very well by this absorbing, far-reaching enquiry into ethnicity and race.”- Raymond Taras, Tulane…
Kategorier: Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap
Lecturers, request your electronic inspection copyKathy Charmaz presents the definitive guide to doing grounded theory from a constructivist perspective. This second edition of her groundbreaking text retains the accessibility and warmth of the first edition whilst introducing cutting edge examples and practical tips.…
Kategorier: Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap
This book unpacks the role of the media in social, cultural and political contexts and encourages you to reflect on the power relationships that are formed as a result.
Structured around the three cornerstones of media studies; production, content and participation, this is an ideal introduction to your studies in…
The definitive textbook from one of the most-cited scholars in the field of peace and conflict research. Understanding Conflict Resolution – the updated Sixth Edition – is a contemporary and fully revised introduction to resolving wars within and between states. It illustrates the ways to secure peace in…
This fifth edition of Tony Bush’s bestselling text explores the links between educational management theories and the main models of leadership, and their application to policy and practice globally across varied educational contexts. This fully updated new edition is informed by an enhanced global perspective…
Kategorier: Ekonomi, finansväsen, näringsliv och management Företagsekonomi och management Organisationsteori och beteende
Following the impacts of the financial crisis and growing awareness around climate change, this accessible textbook aimed at ’Introduction to Management’ courses empowers students to become responsible managers in today’s modern world.
This clearly written and provocative text outlines the wide range of epistemological and metaphysical pillars of research. In a clear, easy to follow style, the reader is guided through an array of concepts that are defined, explained and made simple. With the aid of helpful examples and case studies, the book…
Kategorier: Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap
Taking a global and critical perspective, this textbook presents the concepts, theories and applications from the field of intercultural communication in a lively and easy-to-follow style.
Used by nearly 25,000 students in over 50 countries, this book incorporates current thinking and developments on corporate communication from both the academic and practitioner worlds. Combining a comprehensive theoretical foundation with numerous practical guidelines, insights will assist managers (or soon to be…
Kategorier: Ekonomi, finansväsen, näringsliv och management Företagsekonomi och management Management och företagsledning Management: särskilda områden
A stellar author team guides you through the key topics of human resource management from strategic and international perspectives in this updated edition.
An engaging guide through the cacophony of competing perspectives and models of leadership, the new edition includes an expanded discussion of contemporary topics like followership, gender, ethics, authenticity, and leadership and the arts, set against the backdrop of the global financial crisis. Conceived by Chris…
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…