Examining the role of the media in the generation, circulation and contestation of racist ideas, this text provides the theoretical and analytical tools needed to interrogate how media dynamics and processes impact on racism and anti-racism

Explores the biological basis of drug and alcohol use, considering a wide scope of topics from the scientific determination of substance misuse, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, mechanisms of intoxication, overdose and death; and new approaches and controversies such as new types of addictions, decriminalisation, and cultural influences.

The text includes newly contributed and updated articles utilizing the latest research and studies in the areas of violence, abuse and victims' rights from experts in the field.

By helping students understand more fully the etiology, prevalence, treatment, policy issues and prevention of child maltreatment, the authors hope to further understanding of how to treat child maltreatment victims and how to prevent future child maltreatment.

Focusing on the experience of teaching and practicing international social work, rather than reflecting on the field, this book offers practical knowledge and strategies aimed at actively addressing issues that are critical to the well-being of people, communities, and nations around the world.

In the Third Edition of The Psychology Research Handbook expert researchers provide graduate students and research assistants with a comprehensive framework for conducting psychology research. The book is organized around the idea of a "research script," following the step-by-step process of planning, design, data collection, analysis, and dissemination.

This text presents biological and genetic research associated with criminality and examines research into specific environmental agents that cause, facilitate or maintain criminal propensity.

Explaining the techniques and applications of exponential random graph modeling (ERGM) for social scientists, this is a uniquely sophisticated volume for examining social systems.

This comprehensive text integrates cutting-edge neuroscience research and traditional psychological theories on emotions. Written in an engaging format, the book enables readers to appreciate the role emotions play in their lives.

Looking at the hard choices writers confront when crafting any kind of factual narrative, this book helps journalism students to improve specifically their non-fiction storytelling skills.