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The Practice of Cultural Studies (Paperback)

`This is a tour de force... It combines luminous discussion of the core conceptual issues of cultural studies with a hard-headed practical sense of how research in the field gets done. The result is a seriously smart comprehensive survey of the... more

Pre-Owned Evaluation and Social Work Practice (Paperback) 0761957936 9780761957935

The authors are obviously experts in their respective fields and they conduct competent and readable overviews of their topics.... [their work] would make an excellent text for graduate research students seeking an overview of various contemporary... more

Survey of research on Latin America by United States scientists and institutions. [By] Alexander Lesser for the Committee on Latin American anthropology Division o [Leather Bound]

Select Your Preferred Color at No Additional Cost! Explore More Options by Clicking on More Images and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition expertly crafted by the prestigious organization “Rare... more

The Human Pursuit of Well-Being (Paperback)

This book brings together the latest research on positive psychology from an international cast of researchers and particularly from the growing body of European researchers. The chapters describe research and practice from diverse fields of... more

Working for Justice: A Handbook of Prison Education and Activism (Paperback)

This collection documents the efforts of the Prison Communication Activism Research and Education collective (PCARE) to put democracy into practice by merging prison education and activism. Through life-changing programs in a dozen states (Arizona... more

American Experience in Archaeological Pespective: The Archaeology of Antislavery Resistance (Paperback)

Weik s comprehensive survey of the archaeology of freedom represents a critical contribution to African Diaspora studies and serves as an admirable standard to which future research in this area should strive to achieve. --Maria Franklin University... more

Pre-Owned The Practice of Social Research 9780534620288

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Pre-Owned The Practice of Social Research 9781133050094

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Groups in Social Work : Application of Small Group Theory and Research to Social Work Practice 9780231083591 Used / Pre-owned

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Pre-Owned Constructive Conflicts: From Escalation to Resolution (Paperback) by Louis Kriesberg Bruce W Dayton

This comprehensive analysis of all kinds of social and political conflicts reveals an important but neglected truth: conflicts often are waged constructively. Drawing on past and current theory research and practice Constructive Conflicts presents a... more

Context and Method in Qualitative Research (Hardcover)

A critical examination of the principles and practice of qualitative research is provided in this book which examines the interplay between context and method making it invaluable for both the experienced and the beginning researcher. A range of... more

Approaches to Social Inequality and Difference: Research Methodologies and Ethical Challenges in Digital Migration Studies: Caring for (Big) Data? (Paperback)

This Open Access book investigates the methodological and ethical dilemmas involved when working with digital technologies and large-scale datasets in relation to ethnographic studies of digital migration practices and trajectories. Digital... more

Genders and Sexualities in the Social Sciences: Men Masculinity and Contemporary Dating (Paperback)

At a time when traditional dating practices are being replaced with new ways to meet potential partners this book provides fresh insights into how are men responding to new ways of dating. Drawing upon original research this book examines a wide... more

Pre-Owned The Practice of Social Research (Hardcover) 0495128244

Known as the gold standard for research methods Babbie s THE PRACTICE OF SOCIAL RESEARCH gives you a definitive guide to research as practiced by social scientists. Combining a straightforward approach with the author s renowned sense of humor this... more

Social Work Research and Evaluation : Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice 9780199734764 Used / Pre-owned

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Lenyalo: Marriage Cultures and Processes in Botswana: Past and Present (Paperback)

This research sought to find out the commonalities and variations in lenyalo marriage culture and practices in past and present Botswana. It was hoped that the research would culminate in an elaborate account of the series of stages events as well... more

Safe Motherhood Needs Assessment (Other)

A complete toolbox of guidelines training manuals model survey forms step-by-step instructions checklists and pre-programmed computerized routines developed by WHO to assist countries in their efforts to promote safe motherhood more

Pre-Owned School Social Work: Practice Policy and Research (Paperback) 1933478020 9781933478029

School Social Work: Practice Policy and Research Sixth Edition is a comprehensive guide to social work practice in schools. This edition includes new chapters on confidentiality mental health issues attendance personal safety and child welfare. Case... more

Routledge Research in Religion and Devel Secular and Religious Dynamics in Humanitarian Response (Paperback)

This book investigates the ways in which the humanitarian system is secular and understands religious beliefs and practices when responding to disasters. The book teases out the reasons why humanitarians are reluctant to engage with what are seen as... more

IMISCOE Research: Boundaries Within: Nation Kinship and Identity Among Migrants and Minorities (Paperback)

This volume investigates the relationship between migration identity kinship and population. It uncovers the institutional practices of categorization as well as the conducts and the ethics adopted by social actors that create divisions between... more

Understanding Welfare: Social Issues Policy and Practice: Understanding Research for Social Policy and Social Work : Themes Methods and Approaches (Edition 2) (Paperback)

It is vital for students policy makers and practitioners engaged in social policy social work and other related academic disciplines and fields of practice to understand the importance of research and how to interpret research evidence and findings.... more

Routledge Research in Culture Space and Artistic Approaches to Cultural Mapping: Activating Imaginaries and Means of Knowing (Paperback)

Making space for imagination can shift research and community planning from a reflective stance to a future forming orientation and practice. Cultural mapping is an emerging discourse of collaborative community-based inquiry and advocacy. This book... more

Conservation Practices on Archaeological Excavations : Principles and Methods (Paperback)

The relationship between archaeology and conservation has long been complex and at times challenging. Archaeologists are often seen as interested principally in excavation and research while conservators are concerned mainly with stabilization and... more

BAR British: Prehistory in Practice: A Multi-Stranded Analysis of British Archaeology 1975-2010 (Paperback)

This study examines developments in British archaeology over the last 30 years or so (between 1975-2010) focusing in particular on transformations in prehistoric research. Ultimately it seeks to foreground the extent to which recent historical... more

Pre-Owned School Social Work: Practice Policy and Research (Hardcover) 0925065951 9780925065957

School Social Work: Practice Policy and Research Sixth Edition is a comprehensive guide to social work practice in schools. This edition includes new chapters on confidentiality mental health issues attendance personal safety and child welfare. Case... more

Routledge Revivals The Ties That Bind (Routledge Revivals) (Paperback)

First published in 1984 this book made an important and timely contribution to the development of the idea that the law is a major source of women s oppression. Based on research of the theory and practice of family law it examines the way in which... more

BAR International: Survey above the Fourth Nile Cataract (Paperback)

Sudan Archaeological Research Society Publication Number 10 In December 1952 the new Egyptian Government decided to construct the Aswan High Dam. In the late 1970s and 1980s the construction of a dam at the Fourth Cataract known as the Merowe Dam... more

Contemplative Practices and Anti-Oppressive Pedagogies for Higher Education: Bridging the Disciplines (Hardcover)

This volume explores mindfulness and other contemplative approaches as strategic tools for cultivating anti-oppressive pedagogies in higher education. Research confirms that simply providing students with evidence and narratives of economic social... more

Immigration and Refugee Policy: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice (Hardcover)

Unstable social climates are causing the displacement of large numbers of people around the world. Thus the issue of safe replacement arises causing the need for examining and improving the policies and strategies regarding immigration and helping... more

Pre-Owned School Social Work: Practice Policy and Research Perspectives (Hardcover) 092506565X 9780925065650

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Children Risk and Safety on the Internet : Research and Policy Challenges in Comparative Perspective 9781847428820 Used / Pre-owned

Based on an impressive in-depth survey of 25 000 children carried out by the EU Kids Online network this timely book examines the prospect for young internet users of enhanced opportunities for learning creativity and communication set against the... more

Longitudinal Research in the Social and Behavioral Sciences:: Premarital Prediction of Marital Quality or Breakup: Research Theory and Practice (Paperback)

This book should be of interest to scholars researchers students and practitioners alike. Scholars researchers and students of personal relationship development will recognize in this book the first serious attempt in over 40 years to do a... more

Clinical Sociology: Research and Practice: Handbook of Clinical Sociology (Paperback)

Clinical sociology is an action-oriented field that seeks to prevent reduce or resolve the seemingly overwhelming number of social problems confronting modern society. In an extensive revision of the first edition of this classic text and reference... more

Clinical Sociology: Research and Practice: Trust and the Health of Organizations (Paperback)

Leaders are usually held responsible for the trust health and success of an organization but it is the culture of organizations that provides the true foundation for these important factors. The leader s personality and skills influence how a... more

Heritage Matters Conserving and Managing Ancient Monuments: Heritage Democracy and Inclusion Book 14 (Hardcover)

A survey of the theory and methods of conservation from the nineteenth century to the present day highlighting future pathways. The origins and use of conservation principles and practice from the nineteenth century to the present day are charted in... more

Routledge Research in Gender Sexuality Digital Media Friendship and Cultures of Care (Paperback)

This book explores how digital media can extend care practices among friends and peers researching young people s negotiations of sexual health mental health gender/sexuality and dating apps and highlighting the need for a multifocal approach that... more

Children s Well-Being: Indicators and Research: Young Children s Rights in a Digital World: Play Design and Practice (Hardcover)

This volume focuses on very young children s (aged 0-8) rights in a digital world. It gathers current research from around the globe that focuses on young children s rights as agental citizens to the provision of and participation in digital devices... more

Research Methods for the Social Sciences: Practice and Applications 0023854510 (Paperback - Used)

This unique workbook is designed as a stand-alone book or hands-on applications supplement for any of the standard books on research methods in the social sciences. It presents examples from a wide range of current studies with a research summary... more