This book provides a timely and expansive study on the subject of the impact that academic social science has across a broad societal canvas, including on government and public policy, commerce and business, and the third sector and public engagement.

This is a guide to a theoretical awareness and understanding of the role of creativity in teaching and learning across the primary curriculum.

A concise introduction to the contexts, theories and practicalities of health provision in a globalised world.

This book provides an introduction to the technology and techniques of EEG in the context of social neuroscience research that will appeal to investigators (students or researchers) wishing to broaden their research aims to include EEG, and to those already using EEG but wishing to expand their analytic repertoire.

This is a step-by-step guide to the key skills and techniques of the psychodynamic approach used at each stage of the therapeutic process. It not only addresses how to implement skills, but also why they are being implemented.

This book engages with key intellectual challenges facing social science today, at a time when it is under considerable pressure to demonstrate its value. It addresses questions that carry implications for research practice, quantitative or qualitative, by making use of contemporary examples, such as the London riots.

Essential course reading that draws on contemporary research on the brain and mind to provide a comprehensive overview of the central aspects of young children's health and well-being - a key component of the revised EYFS curriculum. Coverage includes key areas like attachment theory and brain development.

This manageable guide provides students with not only the nuts and bolts needed to get started, but also guidance on ethics, preparation strategies and advice for tackling the unexpected - making it the ideal companion for all students starting out on their research project

Supports and inspires practitioners on how to research their implementation of meaningful and sustainable change in early childhood contexts.

A complete guide to the mandatory units of the new Certificate in Education and Training.