A clear favourite among students and lecturers, this bestselling book introduces the main theoretical models in a clear and accessible way before applying them to various stages of the life course. From infants to older adults, the author uses case studies and practice examples to bring social work methods, skills and principles to life.

This book covers all major learning theories and theorists in an accessible and engaging way. Using comprehensive explanations and photographs, this book will help students to build a foundational understanding that will support them through their degree.

Principles of Comparative Politics by William R. Clark, Matt Golder, and Sona N. Golder offers a view into the rich world of comparative inquiry, research, and scholarship. The Fourth Edition of this groundbreaking book gives readers meaningful insight into how cross-national comparison is actually conducted and why it matters.

This book is about research designs for projects that collect both qualitative and quantitative data, so that their combined strengths will accomplish more than would have been possible with any one method.

An enormously accessible account of the key philosophical ideas that have informed geographical research. A complete student guide to the theories, methodologies and histories of both human and physical geography.

In the quest for competitive advantage, navigating change can be daunting. Following a unique, four-part structure focussing on confronting strategic issues, sensing opportunities and threats, choosing strategies and transforming organizations, this essential textbook offers a fresh and provocative perspective on strategic management.

Delving into the real issues of policing, and fully updated to cover recent changes in the field, this is the introduction to your Police Studies course.