A pathbreaking introduction to the controversial, contested and deeply political topic of development. Written in an engaging and eminently readable style, leading authors invite readers to examine the political dynamics behind some of today’s most complex global issues, from rising inequality and social exclusion to the climate crisis. By confronting false assumptions and dispelling myths, the book challenges readers to see politics as not only the obstacle to development, but also the mea...

This updated edition of what is becoming a classic text in the field of disability studies shows us how disability can challenge our thinking and help us to imagine a more inclusive society, offering an instructive and engaging introduction to a diverse and globally expanding subject.

Integrating evolutionary psychology with behavioural ecology, anthropology, genetics, and neuroscience, this textbook is a critical exploration of how evolutionary approaches can be used to understand the human mind and behaviour.

This textbook provides a concise introduction to Management Information Systems. It introduces core concepts in an accessible style and adopts a contemporary approach that reflects the opportunities and challenges faced as businesses and technologies continue to evolve.

With a focus on storytelling, social media, and socially-conscious content, Public Relations Writing: Essential Skills for Effective Storytelling is a step-by-step "how-to" guide that helps students develop and hone the skills they need to become strong writers and versatile storytellers within the Public Relations field.

Best-selling author and educator Jason Ohler addresses how today's globally connected infosphere has broadened the definition of citizenship, and its impact on educators, students, and parents.

This methodology-focused textbook explores today's digital technologies in relation to our roles in society.  Exploring themes such as interaction, power, consumption, gender and the self, Orton-Johnson examines how digital technologies shape our lives.

With the latest theory and research, this book provides a multidimensional model of how positive psychology can be applied in far-ranging contexts such as society, religion, the classroom and the workplace.

As digital media come to saturate more and more of our societies, what benefits and challenges do they bring?Who holds power in contemporary media industries, and do they have our best interests at heart? What role do media play in our cultural identities and the relations between communities?How much control do media users have over the role of platforms, algorithms and data in their lives? Media increasingly dominate our social and cultural worlds, affecting issues of power, politics, knowl...

This text helps evaluation teams and commissioners of evaluations work together to achieve results that meet utilization and organizational learning goals. With plenty of practical guidance from many years of experience, the authors provide a valuable resource for student readers, experienced evaluators, and commissioners of evaluation.