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Earthscan Reader Series: The Earthscan Reader on Risk (PDF)
by Ragnar LofstedtThis new anthology is a comprehensive introduction to the field of risk theory. The introduction provides the ideal starting point for students and professionals new to risk studies and offers a concise refresher for researchers and practitioners. Coverage includes the origins of the 'concept of risk' and its often misunderstood cousin 'uncertainty,' before moving on to address risk perception, risk communication, the idea of trust and post trust as well as risk in policy and regulation with a close look at the Precautionary Principle. Following the introduction, the volume includes a selection of the most significant and influential works on risk in their entirety. These selections, organized thematically to cover the breadth and depth of the field, provide greater detail and elaborate on the key themes and major developments in risk studies. Together they comprise the essential literature necessary for a full understanding of risk theory and practice on any issue and in any context.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Social Work (Fourth Edition) (PDF)
by Juliet KoprowskaAlthough communication and interpersonal skills are widely-taught as a core element of the social work degree, understanding the theory and processes around them can be a challenge. This book starts with the fundamentals and looks at individual theories and approaches, relating them directly to social work practice. This approach will help you to understand the benefits that good communication skills can bring to your practice placements and work with clients. The content is grounded in social work practice and is totally skills-focused. There are new sections on groupwork, working with vulnerable clients and communicating effectively with children. Key updates: A new chapter on working with groups A revised chapter on working with families More material on emotional intelligence More material on relationship based social work This book is in the Transforming Social Work Practice series. All books in the series are affordable, mapped to the Social Work Curriculum, practical with clear links between theory amp; practice and written to the Professional Capabilities Framework.
Interpreting Qualitative Data (PDF)
by David SilvermanIn this fifth edition of his field-defining text, David Silverman, a true guru of qualitative research, walks the reader through the basics of gathering and analyzing qualitative data. The book offers beginners unrivalled hands-on guidance to help them get the best out of a research methods course or research project. New to the fifth edition: A streamlined structure to aid navigation and guide readers smoothly through the research process. A new chapter on generalizing from case-study research which addresses the perennial issue of 'how many cases do you need?' New material on doing qualitative research online and the ethics of internet research. Additional sections covering organizational documents and documents of everyday life, including blogs and diaries. Many more recent case study examples drawn from a broad range of disciplines including business, education, social work and geography as well as health studies. A new and improved companion website, full of additional resources for students and lecturers. This is the perfect companion for all those new to qualitative research.
Managing And Organizations: An Introduction To Theory And Practice (PDF)
by Martin Kornberger Stewart Clegg Tyrone PitsisThis text relates theory to practice at every step to equip students with a real understanding of how to apply organizational behaviour ideas in the real world. Case studies, examples and boxed features will stimulate and challenge students and encourage them to develop critical thinking skills.
AS AQA History: Life In Nazi Germany, 1933-1945 (PDF)
by Steve Ellis Barbara WarnockUnlock your full potential with this revision guide which focuses on the key content and skills you need to know for AQA AS History: Life in Nazi Germany, 1933-45. Written by experienced teachers, this series closely combines the content of AQA AS History: Life in Nazi Germany, 1933-45 with revision activities and advice on exam technique. Each section has a model answer with exam tips for you to analyse and better understand what is required in the exam. - Makes revision manageable by condensing topics into easy-to-revise chunks- Encourages active revision by closely combining content with a variety of different activities- Helps improve exam technique through tailor-made activities and plenty of guidance on how to answer questions- Includes access to quick quizzes at www. hodderplus. co. uk/myrevisionnotes CONTENTS: Section 1: The Nazi consolidation of power, 1933-34 Coming to power, January 1933 Nazi ideology Creating a dictatorship Terror and the destruction of the opposition The appearance of moderation Co-ordination Exam focus Section 2: Nazi propaganda and mass indoctrination The organisation of propaganda Methods of propaganda (1) Methods of propaganda (2) The 'Fuhrer Myth' Propaganda and the Nazi 'economic miracle' Exam focus Section 3: Nazi organisations and the co-ordination of German society Schools and universities The Hitler Youth and the League of German Maidens Workers Peasants and farmers The Churches The security services: the SS, SD and Gestapo Conformity and resistance by 1939 Exam focus Section 4: The impact of war on the German people, 1939-45 Changes in attitudes and daily lives, 1939-41 The invasion of the Soviet Union, 1941-42 Mass bombings and military defeats Germany in 1945 The impact of 'total war' on the Nazi regime The impact of the invasion of the USSR and 'total war' on Nazi propaganda Opposition during wartime The impact on the people of military defeat and 'total war' Exam focus
BTEC Level 2 Firsts in Children's Play, Learning and Development Student Book (1st edition) (PDF)
by Penny TassoniResources designed to support learners of the new next generation BTEC First in Children's Play, Learning and Development specification*. Covers the underpinning knowledge and understanding for all core , mandatory and optional units for the Award and Certificate and all core and mandatory units for the Extended Certificate. The attractive, accessible layout is packed with learning features, which draw out key points and bring topics to life. Provides support and practice for learners as they work towards the Award, Certificate and Extended Certificate. Units include plenty of activities and assessment guidance to help learners achieve their potential. Case Studies reflect the work-related nature of the qualification, so that learners are more able to put theory into practice in real-world settings. Assessment activities help learners to achieve their potential in internally-assessed units and support external assessment. * From 2012, Pearson Education's BTEC First qualifications have been under re-development, so schools and colleges could be teaching the existing 2010 specification or the new next generation 2012-2013 specification. There are different Student Books to support each specification. If learners are unsure, they should check with their teacher or tutor.
Challenging the Third Sector: Global Prospects for Active Citizenship (PDF)
by Susan Kenny Majorie Mayo Marilyn Taylor Jenny OnyxThis is the first book to explore the relationship between active citizenship and civil society, particularly the third sector within civil society. Written by experts in the field, this important book draws on a range of theory and empirical studies to explore these questions in different socio-political contexts and will be a useful resource for researchers and practitioners.
Social Cognition: An Integrated Introduction (PDF)
by Ngaire Donaghue Martha Augoustinos Iain WalkerThe Third Edition of this much celebrated textbook continues to focus on the four major and influential perspectives in contemporary social psychology - social cognition, social identity, social representations, and discursive psychology. A foundational chapter presenting an account of these perspectives is then followed by topic-based chapters from the point of view of each perspective in turn, discussing commonalities and divergences across each of them. Key Features of the Third Edition: - Now includes coverage of the social neuroscience paradigm and research on implicit social cognition - Updated pedagogical features and visual material - An extended conclusion covers the ways in which the different approaches of the field intersect as well as a general discussion of the direction in which the field is moving. Social Cognition: An Integrated Introduction is an integrative, holistic textbook that will enhance the reader's understanding of social cognition and of each of the topical issues considered. It remains a key textbook for psychology students, particularly those on courses in social psychology and social cognition.
Becoming A Social Worker (PDF)
by Viviene E. CreeThis is a book about social workers and social work. It tells the story of the journey into and through social work of thirteen social workers living and working in the UK today. We hear what has brought them into social work and what has kept them in it since. Their lively accounts demonstrate that commitment and passion remain at the heart of social work today. Becoming a Social Worker describes what it is like to be a social worker in different practice settings, what it is like to be a social work manager and what is happening in social work education. Some of the contributors will be recognised as those who have played a key part in shaping social work over the years and they provide valuable insights into how the profession of social work has developed in that time. Other contributors, less well known but no less interesting, give us a vivid idea of what social work practice and social work education is like 'on the ground'. Social work is a demanding and difficult job which goes largely unseen within society. We only ever hear about social work and social workers when something goes wrong and a vulnerable adult or child is hurt. Becoming a Social Worker sets out to change th
Becoming A Social Worker
by Viviene E. CreeThis is a book about social workers and social work. It tells the story of the journey into and through social work of thirteen social workers living and working in the UK today. We hear what has brought them into social work and what has kept them in it since. Their lively accounts demonstrate that commitment and passion remain at the heart of social work today. Becoming a Social Worker describes what it is like to be a social worker in different practice settings, what it is like to be a social work manager and what is happening in social work education. Some of the contributors will be recognised as those who have played a key part in shaping social work over the years and they provide valuable insights into how the profession of social work has developed in that time. Other contributors, less well known but no less interesting, give us a vivid idea of what social work practice and social work education is like 'on the ground'. Social work is a demanding and difficult job which goes largely unseen within society. We only ever hear about social work and social workers when something goes wrong and a vulnerable adult or child is hurt. Becoming a Social Worker sets out to change th
Handbook of Studies on Men and Masculinities (PDF)
by Michael S. Kimmel Jeff R. Hearn R. W. ConnellIn the past, research in the field of gender has mainly addressed issues about women, and has for the most part been developed by women. Recently, the study of gender has rapidly expanded and there has been a growing interest in men's and boys' identities, conduct, and problems. The Handbook of Studies on Men and Masculinities is an interdisciplinary and international culmination of the growth of men's studies that also offers insight about future directions for the field. The Handbook provides a broad view of masculinities primarily across the social sciences, with the inclusion of important debates in some areas of the humanities and natural sciences. The various approaches presented in this Handbook range across different disciplines, theoretical perspectives, methodologies, and conceptualizations in relation to the topic of men. Editors Michael S Kimmel, Jeff Hearn, and Robert W Connell have assembled an esteemed group of contributors who are among the best-known experts in their particular fields. The Handbook of Studies on Men and Masculinities examines the construction of masculinities in four different frames: the social organization of masculinities in their global and regional iterations; the institutional reproduction and articulation of masculinities; the ways in which masculinities are organized and practiced within a context of gender relations; and the ways in which individual men express and understand their gendered identities. The Handbook is organized in a way that moves from the larger, global, and institutional articulations of masculinities, to the more intimate and personal expressions. The Handbook of Studies on Men and Masculinities provides scholars, researchers, and students with the most current, incisive scholarship available for the men's studies area of gender studies. It is a vital resource for those interested in the practical or cultural issues about men, boys, and gender, as well as an excellent addition to any academic library.
Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches (3rd edition) (PDF)
by John Creswellimg border=0 src=/IMAGES/companionwebsite.jpg alt=A companion website is available for this text width=75 height=20 In this Third Edition of his bestselling text John W. Creswell explores the philosophical underpinnings, history, and key elements of each of five qualitative inquiry traditions: narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and case study. In his signature accessible writing style, the author relates research designs to each of the traditions of inquiry. He compares theoretical frameworks, ways to employ standards of quality, and strategies for writing introductions to studies, collecting data, analyzing data, writing a narrative, and verifying results.
Child Development: Theory and Practice 0-11 (1st edition) (PDF)
by Jonathan Doherty Malcolm HughesThis accessible, pedagogically-rich and UK-authored text on Child Development links psychological theory to real classroom settings and scenarios, and is tailored specifically for those training to teach. The text brings together key concepts and theories in developmental psychology and applies them to a range of classroom and educational settings. The book also emphasises the continuing partnership between child, parent and educator and real life scenarios from home and educational settings are presented to help the reader bridge the gap from theoretical study to practical application. Supplementary material will include a companion website that will support the material in the book and encourage sudents to undertake wider reading and independent learning.
The Culture Industry: Selected Essays on Mass Culture (2nd edition) (PDF)
by Theodor AdornoThe creation of the Frankfurt School of critical theory in the 1920s saw the birth of some of the most exciting and challenging writings of the twentieth century. It is out of this background that the great critic Theodor Adorno emerged. His finest essays are collected here, offering the reader unparalleled insights into Adorno's thoughts on culture. He argued that the culture industry commodified and standardized all art. In turn this suffocated individuality and destroyed critical thinking. At the time, Adorno was accused of everything from overreaction to deranged hysteria by his many detractors. In today's world, where even the least cynical of consumers is aware of the influence of the media, Adorno's work takes on a more immediate significance. The Culture Industry is an unrivalled indictment of the banality of mass culture.
Essential Skills for Youth Work Practice (PDF)
by Kate SapinThis popular textbook gives students a practical understanding of the broad range of skills they will need during the course of their studies and throughout their youth work career. Topics covered include: - Reaching out to young people - Developing young people's participation - Working in different settings - Bringing young people together - Practice placements The new edition will be essential reading for all foundation and undergraduate students of youth work. It will also be a valuable resource for qualified health, social care and education professionals who wish to understand the intricacies of working with young people. 9780857028334
Bodies at Work
by Carol Wolkowitz'After reading this book it will be more difficult to e;doe; the sociology of work and the sociology of the body in the absence of the other. In some quite exquisite ways it throws down a challenge which practitioners in both fields will find difficult to ignore' - Paul Stewart, former editor of Work, Employment and Society, University of the West of EnglandBodies at Work provides the first full-length, accessible account of the body/work relation in contemporary western societies. Bringing together fields of sociology that have hitherto developed mainly along separate lines, the book demonstrates the relevance of concepts developed in the sociology of the body for enriching our understanding of changing patterns of work and employment. Bodies at Work begins by establishing key concerns in both the sociology of the body and the sociology of work. Drawing on existing research, the author proceeds to examine a wide range of employment sectors: industrial employment; customer relations; health practice; care work; the beauty industry; and sex work. The contribution of feminist theory and research is highlighted throughout, and analyses of photographs help the reader conceptualise the changing nature of the body/work relationship over time. Bodies at Work helps readers think more clearly and creatively about how work relations shape bodily experience.
OCR GCSE Sociology
by Jannine Jacobs-Roth Lynn Taylor Karen WaterworthTailored to the 'OCR GCSE Sociology' specifications, this student book contains information and tools to help build the confidence and skills of every student.
Disabling Barriers, Enabling Environments (PDF)
by Carol Thomas Sally French Colin Barnes John SwainSince it was first published in 1993, Disabling Barriers, Enabling Environments has established itself as the essential introduction to disability studies, tackling a wide range of issues in numerous succinct chapters. The multidisciplinary nature of the book ensures that readers can appreciate a myriad of issues related to disability, and the personal accounts and case studies used throughout help students get to grips with the fundamental nature of disability. The third edition is made up of 45 chapters, 7 of which are completely new to this edition, including: globalisation life and death issues psychology and disability Internal opposition. This seminal textbook conveys the continuing developments in the lives and experiences of disabled people, and explores the different perspectives in understanding them. It is important reading for students and professionals in the fields of social work, health, nursing, social policy and sociology.
Child Language: Acquisition and Development (1st edition) (PDF)
by Matthew SaxtonPresented with the latest thinking and research on how children acquire their first language, the reader is taken from a standing start to the point where they can engage with key debates and current research in the field of child language. No background knowledge of linguistic theory is assumed and all specialist terms are introduced in clear, non-technical language. A theme running through the book is the nature-nurture debate, rekindled in the modern era by Noam Chomsky, with his belief that the child is born with a rich knowledge of language. This book is rare in its balanced presentation of evidence from both sides of the nature-nurture divide. The reader is encouraged to adopt a critical stance throughout and weigh up the evidence for themselves. Key features for the student include: boxes and exercises to foster an understanding of key concepts in language and linguistics; a glossary of key terms; suggestions for further reading; a list of useful websites at the end of each chapter; discussion points for use in class; and separate author and subject indexes. 9781412902328
Young Children's Personal, Social and Emotional Development (3rd edition) (PDF)
by Marion DowlingWith the introduction of the Early Years Foundation Stage, young children's personal, social and emotional development is an area of ever-increasing interest to those working in the field of early childhood. This fully revised third edition of Marion Dowling's best selling book has been updated and expanded to include: personal ,social and emotional development in children 0-6 years an update on recent and current national developments which impact on young children's personal development comprehensive references to the Early Years Foundation Stage links to Early Years Professional Standards research on brain development and links to young children's well-being and learning aspects of work with children from culturally diverse backgrounds multi-agency working, including Children's Centres, extended schools and communities. Easy to read and including new case studies and points for practice this book is essential for students and practitioners. Alternate ISBNs 97811848601055 9781848601062
Contemporary Social and Sociological Theory: Visualizing Social Worlds (2nd edition) (PDF)
by Kenneth AllanAn accessible and provocative survey of contemporary social and sociological theories Written in a conversational style that conveys the author's enthusiam for theory, this updated edition of Ken Allen's acclaimed text appeals to the reader to consider the theoretical you, as an individual in 21st-century society. This book introduces students to an array of social theories, each presented from the perspective of a well-known theorist: Peter Blau Janet Saltzman Chafetz George Homans Jean Baudrillard Michel Foucault Talcott Parsons Herbert Blumer Harold Garfinkel Dorothy E. Smith Pierre Bourdieu Anthony Giddens Immanuel Wallerstein Judith Butler Erving Goffman William Julius Wilson Manuel Castells J rgen Habermas Cornel West Filled with examples drawn from daily life, this edition highlights diversity in contemporary society, exploring theories of race, gender, and sexuality that address today's most important social concerns. Students will learn to think theoretically and apply theory to their own lives. The book is organized around the concept of modernity and the significant impact on social thought of Talcott Parsons and the Frankfurt School.nbsp; The book includes five new chapters: In the Beginning There Was Modernity Defining Moments in 20th Century Theory-Talcott Parsons and the Frankfurt School Social Exchanges Structures of Racial and Gender Inequality The Network Society-Manuel Castell. New Features: The Theorist's Digest: gives a brief biography Taking the Perspective: presents an overview of the theorist's perspective. New and Updated Pedagogy: The book's popular Building Your Theory Toolbox sections include updated issues and resources; and a new Glossary of Theoretical Concepts is provided.
Fifty Key Concepts in Gender Studies (PDF)
by Imelda Whelehan Jane Pilcher`Lively and impressive. I can easily imagine this text being used by both gender and women's studies undergraduates and postgraduates. In particular it will enable students to get a sense of how older and more contemporary theoretical movements and debates relate to one another' - Lisa Adkins, Department of Sociology, University of Manchester. Part of a new `Key Concepts' series published by SAGE, Key Concepts in Gender Studies offers 1,500 word expositions of 50 topics central to the field. Jane Pilcher and Imelda Whelehan's introduction gives an account of gender studies - what it is and how it originated. Their selection of topics is authoritative and the 50 entries reflect the complex, multi-faceted nature of the field in an accessible dictionary format. Each of the 50 key concepts:nbsp;nbsp; begins with a concise definitionnbsp; includes illustrations of how the concept has been applied within the fieldnbsp;nbsp; offers examples which allow a critical re-evaluation of the conceptnbsp;nbsp; is cross-referenced with the other key conceptsnbsp;nbsp; makes further reading suggestions. The level of detail offered encourages understanding of gender studies without sacrificing depth, detail and critical evaluation essential to convey the complexity of the issues dealt with. As such, the book appeals both to undergraduate and postgraduate students across a range of social science disciplines. 50 Key Concepts in Gender Studies gives testimony to the health of gender studies and related disciplines and looks forward to an ever-shifting dynamic of debates and ideas.
Changing Bodies (PDF)
by Chris ShillingWhere are we at with studies of Body and Society? What are the key accomplishments in the field? This book provides the clearest and most comprehensive account of work in this area to date. Based on a novel theory of action it surveys the terrain by arguing that human identity, social relationships and moral figurations develop as a result of people living in and seeking to reach beyond the limits of their bodily being. From this starting point the author undertakes a series of studies on sport, transgenderism, migration, illness, survival and belief which illuminate the relationship between bodily change and action. The book provides an unrivalled survey of theory and empirical research and explores the hitherto neglected tradition of American 'body studies'. Wide in scope, systematic and incisive the book represents a landmark addition to the field of studies in body and society.
Ageing in Society: European Perspectives on Gerontology (PDF)
by John BondAgeing in Society brings forth exciting new questions, fresh perspectives, and a necessary critical approach to key issues - this is indeed an authoritative introduction.nbsp;The authors not only have made significant contributions to gerontology, but offer the reader considerations for what could be, not just what is, the design of old age in society.nbsp;The book will inform students in ways that so many texts in the area, satisfied with comfortable bromides, do not - Jaber Gubrium, Editor of Journal of Aging Studies , University of Missouri-Columbia. This completely revised Third Edition of Ageing in Society presents one of the most comprehensive pictures of ageing today. Emphasising the dual processes of ageing societies and the experience of ageing, the book offers the reader - student or researcher alike - cogent discussions of the most up to date perspectives and evidence available.nbsp;The contributors are all leading experts in their fields - comprising a range of important disciplines as they apply to ageing.nbsp;Ageing in Society is a cutting edge text on one of the most important subjects facing the modern world - a must for all students of ageing - Mike Bury, Emeritus Professor of Sociology, University of London The Third Edition of the comprehensive textbook Ageing in Society extends its scope to include continental Europe, allowing broader as well as deeper insights into recent trends in gerontology. Gerontologists and practitioners are urged not to stop reading before they have reached the insightful last chapter 'Ageing into the future'! - Professor Dorly Deeg, Editor-in-Chief European Journal of Ageing The Third Edition of this popular and widely-used text provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of ageing, exploring the key theories, concepts and methods which the behavioural and social sciences contribute to the subject. Thoroughly revised and updated, Ageing in Society reflects new trends in gerontology, incorporating recent developments in theory and research as well as major international and interdisciplinary perspectives. A new chapter on cognitive ageing has been added and key themes, such as social protection, retirement, health and illness, and cultural images of old age are also critically examined. Ageing in Society was developed by the British Society of Gerontology to fulfil the need for an authoritative introduction to social gerontology. As such, it is an ideal resource for students and lecturers in the social and behavioural sciences, as well as for students and practitioners in health and social care.
Rediscovering Voluntary Action: the beat of a different drum (PDF)
by Colin RochesterIn recent years, volunteering and voluntary organizations have come to play an increasingly important role in British society. But this recognition has come at the cost of losing sight of the distinctive characteristics of voluntary action and its claims to independence of thought and action. Drawing on 45 years' experience of working in and researching the sector, Colin Rochester shows how conventional wisdom about how voluntary action is understood and undertaken ignores a variety of important activities which have contributed so much to our quality of life and living conditions. He revisits the history of voluntary action; identifies the forces that have created modern misunderstandings and misrepresentations; explores the role of voluntary action and the forms it takes; and argues that the reality of voluntary activity is very different from the picture painted by contemporary researchers and practitioners. In a final chapter Rochester spells out the implications of his vision for research and practice.