Introduction to Cognitive Ethnography and Systematic Field Work by G. Mark Schoepfle guides readers on the fundamentals of cognitive ethnography. The focus of this qualitative technique is collecting data from interviews. This brief text covers using this method from starting a research project to writing a report.

This text helps students learn how to select, read, understand, and evaluate the research they read. Many texts focus on the process of conducting research and not as much on how students in applied disciplines can assess and apply that research in their future professional lives; this text aims to fill that gap.

Peace and Conflict Studies introduces learners to this critical topic via a comprehensive exploration and analysis of 21st-century world events. The text examines current conflicts, explores the important aspects of positive peace, individual violence, nationalism, and terrorism.

A straightforward, easy-to-use resource on the core principles of critical thinking in intelligence analysis.

Understanding the Psychology of Diversity offers a highly accessible examination of diversity to show students how to understand social and cultural differences in today’s society.

An anthology of textual analysis methodologies, this book outlines the advantages and challenges of each approach and demonstrates how to use it so readers have both the tools to decide which methodology would work best for them and the understanding of how to implement it successfully. Â