Focuses on 50 key issues across the public health discipline. Readers can dip into the book to find a snapshot of the definition of the concept, or read it through like a regular textbook from start to finish.

A brief and accessible text that provides undergraduate sociological theory students with the tools they need to think theoretically about their social world

With new chapters on ethnicity and immigration, and with material supported by 30 new case studies, this up to date resource provides students with an engaging - and international - introduction to the subject

This new approach to leadership focuses on how students can develop leadership skills right from the start of their nursing programme through to transitioning to their first role. Real stories from nursing leaders, practitioners and students are included to inspire students and show them how they can impact positively on practice, whatever level they are working at.

Evaluation research can assess the value and effectiveness of interventions and innovations involving people. While this has often been on a grand scale, this book focuses on small-scale projects carried out by an individual or small group, typically lasting for weeks or at most a few months, at a local rather than national level. Using limited jargon and featuring integrated, real-world examples, this second edition offers a clear, accessible background to evaluation and prepares you to unde...

This is an edited text that will explore the challenges faced by convicted offenders over the course of rehabilitation and reintegration.

With every chapter revised and new chapters on validation and recent advances in the field, this Second Editionprovides unrivalled support for the full-range model for facilitating, if not accelerating, the development of exemplary leadership.

A new core textbook for trainee science teachers, focusing on practical ways to foster meaningful learning.

Incorporating both theory and practice, this text provides students with an essential resource on how to do useful and effective evaluations.

A step-by-step approach to turning a research idea into a proposal worthy of funding, demystifying the process as a result.