Taking a distinctive, multi-theoretical look at popular music's place in contemporary society, this book is both an original inquiry and an assessment of the state of popular music - its protagonists, audiences and practices.

Extremely practical in its focus featuring examples, exercises and resources, this book is an ideal introduction to understanding survival and event history analysis

The only up-to-date, clear and practical guide to understanding and using MLM - authored by a world-renowned researcher in the field who can incorporate his own data to show how the method is applied

Implicit Measures is a key method used in experimental social psychology. Students and researchers often struggle to apply the method and this is the only up-to-date, clear and practical guide to understanding and using it.

Raises awareness and understanding of issues that will enhance even further the generally good conduct and interpretation of research in social and personality psychology.

Leading contributors combine practical pieces with overviews of the state of the art in the field, making this handbook essential reading for any student or researcher looking to apply multilevel techniques in their own research

This book presents, for the first time, a practical manual for psychodynamic-interpersonal therapy. This evidence-based conversational model places strong emphasis on the relational aspects of therapy, and provides a comprehensive approach to a wide variety of presenting issues.

Comprehensive coverage on the state of research, critical analysis and promising avenues for further study on prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination.

Looking at topics such as boot camps, the death penalty and parental responsibility, this is an important resource for students of criminology and related disciplines.