Outlining the principles of research design, this second edition will help the reader think through the questions they need to ask before embarking on their research.

Introducing the theory and practice of conversation, discourse and document analysis, this book proves how useful these methods are in addressing key questions in the social sciences.

Without sacrificing technical integrity for the sake of simplicity, the author draws upon accessible, student-friendly language to provide approachable instruction perfectly aimed at statistics and Bayesian newcomers.

Constructing Social Research is an innovative text that can serve as an introduction to social research methods course, or as a capstone to an advanced course introducing a social scientific discipline. Rather than offer an inventory of data collection and analysis techniques, its primary goal is to show unity within the diversity of activities that are called social research.

This new edition introduces the underpinning theory and concepts required for the development of first class communication and interpersonal skills in nursing. By providing a simple to read overview of the central topics students are able to quickly gain a solid, evidence-based grounding in the subject.

A practical and accessible guide to the gestalt approach, now with updated content on trauma, mindfulness and awareness and new case examples and exercises.

Provides readers with the essential knowledge and skills to undertake effective assessments and appropriate interventions. It focuses on key issues such as resilience, professional values, ethics, complexity and reflective practice.

An engaging, practical introduction to research methods, guiding students through the challenges of developing a project, with abundant examples, activities and digital resources.

This title pushes our thinking about the dynamics involved in consulting with change leaders and intervening in the change process. It frames the changing nature of the organisational change challenge, explores the use of self in intervening in organisations, and examines different change frameworks and perspectives.

What can you do to make organisational changes successful, creating change that will

last, without the constant need to draw it out of people? How do you engage people in

change processes without becoming directionless?

This book answers these questions by focusing on letting changes emerge from within,

using clear frameworks and the knowledge of how behaviour (and particularly group

behaviour) changes naturally. In this way, you can work on creating sustainable change.

In this book, you’ll...