Looking at the analysis of policies with a view to changing them, this book is written by an expert on policy research and shows ways of presenting alternatives to policy-makers

Broad in scope and edited by two massive names in geography, this is a critical exploration of how the field has emerged and fared over the course of its modern institutionalization.

Contributing to new debates and research on the city, this handbook looks both backwards and forwards to bring together key scholarship in the field

Written by internationally renowned author and scholar James Midgley, this book provides a comprehensive framework for examining social welfare from a global perspective.

A brief, yet in-depth examination of twelve major sociological theories.

2016 Outstanding Publication Award (The International Association for the Study of Organized Crime) Organized Crime: Analyzing Illegal Activities, Criminal Structures, and Extra-legal Governance provides a systematic overview of the processes and structures commonly labeled "organized crime," drawing on the pertinent empirical and theoretical literature primarily from North America, Europe, and Australia. The main emphasis is placed on a comprehensive classificatory scheme that highlights und...

This accessible book explores and demonstrates methodological tools used to guide qualitative relationships research, especially studies of interpersonal communication.

Virginia Government offers an excellent introduction to the political institutions, actors, and policy processes of the Old Dominion state.

Terrorism in Perspective combines original thematic overview essays with the best of the existing literature.

Best-selling author and futurist Mark R. Prensky's book of essays challenges educators to "reboot" and make the changes necessary to prepare students for 21st century careers.