Combining inter-disciplinary resources from sociology, history, communication and media studies and cultural studies, Matthew David unpacks the economics, psychology and philosophy of file-sharing.

Covering a core topic on the curriculum, this book provides students with the key knowledge and skills that they need for practice and is fully up-to-date, incorporating the findings of the Munro Report (2011).

Now in its Second Edition, this straightforward book introduces students to research. Specific to social work, it is widely used on undergraduate programmes.

An introduction to performance management for social workers

Community-Based Corrections covers the necessary topics in community corrections enriched with edited articles taken from current research literature. This unique text/reader format presents a more practical viewpoint than other texts on the market. The authors' expertise with both special needs populations and in the comparative field give the book a unique perspective.

Provides an overview of the field of policing, and includes a collection of carefully selected classic and contemporary articles that have previously appeared in leading journals, along with original material in a mini-chapter format that contextualizes the concepts.

As well as using concept maps, mind maps and other visual techniques used to consider theory-based inquiry, this text combines an exploration of the core elements of 'theory' with relevant theoretical examples drawn from biology, psychology, sociology, critical traditions, and integrative efforts.

The authors outline the historical and emerging trends in the field of medical social work, from end-of-life and palliative care to the role of the social worker and health disparities.

The go-to resource for supporting students through difficulties they may face when completing their studies online.

Provides law enforcement professionals with a comprehensive, easy-to-follow model designed specifically to improve communications with victims, witnesses, subjects, and other members of the public.