With contributions from experts across disciplines, this edited collection gives beginner researchers a sound understanding of the theory and practice of conducting social research.

This book is essential reading for students and researchers looking to formulate interesting research questions and conduct more engaging and original research.Â

Drawing on the latest research and debates and featuring contributions from leading experts in the field, this new, introductory textbook demonstrates how political scientists are tackling some of the biggest questions in UK politics today.

How can we better understand global issues? And what does it mean to do international relations theory today? This textbook shows how key concepts like power, security, and race shape our world. It is the essential companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students approaching IR or IR theory for the first time.

If ever there was a time for love and nurture it is now. Love and Nurture approaches are intertwined and impossible to focus on in isolation. This practical book for Early Years students and practitioners includes real-life case studies and practical examples alongside academic underpinning and essential theory.

It supports students to understand and explore the need for and importance of Love and Nurture in early years practice. The book focuses on key child developmental factors including b...

In this fresh and friendly introduction to the key concepts, debates and theories of digital media, Simon Lindgren explores what it means to live in a digital society.

'Since its very first edition, Social Cognition has been the undisputed bible of the field. Insightful, authoritative and beautifully written .... it is an indispensable guide for students and scientists alike' -Daniel Gilbert, Harvard University

This guide aims to help both supervisors and supervisees use supervision to maximise learning, and to support best practice.

This book is a systematic, eight-step guide to qualitative content analysis, supporting you through each stage of your research project, no matter the type or amount of data.