A step-by-step guide to the underpinning theoretical knowledge in social work helping your students to confidently apply theory in practice.

From finding participants to writing your questions, this hands on book tells you everything you need to know when doing qualitative interviews.

This book is a first steps introduction to cognitive behaviour therapy that will appeal to the interested reader and professionals wanting to learn about the approach.

Teaches students in counseling, psychotherapy, and clinical psychology how to develop the case conceptualization and treatment planning skills necessary to help clients achieve change.

Not just another psychology textbook, this book combines practical social work alongside sound academic analysis.

The Handbook for Social Research Methods is a must for every social-science researcher. It charts the new and evolving terrain of social research methodology, covering qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods in one volume.

This clear and accessible book, which both describes what comparative-historical research is used for and also introduces what these methods actually are, is an easy to follow introduction to the subject.

Forensic Psychology: An Inside Perspective on Criminal Thinking and Behavior offers a concise, accessible introduction to the field of forensic psychology. Grounded in the cognitive-behavioral approach and evidence based-practices and research, this text focuses on often-overlooked areas, such as the experiences of victims and first responders and the psychopathy of individuals convicted of mass murder, spree killing, and serial killing.

Deviance, Second Edition leaves no stone unturned in its exploration of the sociology of deviance, presenting a well-rounded, sociologically-grounded look into the vast spectrums of deviant behavior. Through this comprehensive approach, students will not only learn to analyze, but also question social and criminal justice policies, ultimately enhancing their critical thinking skills.