This book provides a conceptual systematization and a practical tool for the randomization of between-subjects and within-subjects experimental designs.

Written by award-winning scholar Jonathan H Turner, this is a comprehensive, in-depth and detailed review of present-day theory in sociology.

A comprehensive exploration of classical social theory portraying the historical context (Renaissance Europe to the Industrial Age), covering all major developments in sociological theory (the Enlightenment to George Herbert Mead) and focusing on all the key figures you would expect: Comte, Spencer, Marx, Weber, Simmel, Durkheim and Mead.

This handy guide can be used in conjunction with any introductory or intermediate statistics book where the focus is on in-depth presentation of how graphs are used.

Packed with skill building activities, this guide takes you through all the stages of producing your social or behavioural sciences dissertation, from start to finish.

Making an important new contribution to the field of narrative research, this text provides both a new theoretical orientation as well as a set of practical techniques that students can use to conduct narrative inquiry.

Hailed by "The New York Times" as "a book that must be read to understand the first thing about the role of oil in modern history," Yergin's bestselling Pulitzer Prize-winner was made into an exciting eight-part miniseries that aired on PBS. 32 pages of photos.

Using concise and direct language, Betsy McCoach's book imparts a wide range of modeling techniques for use with quantitative data, including: From 2-level multilevel models to longitudinal modeling using multilevel and stuctural equation modeling (SEM) techniques. Part of The SAGE Quantitative Research Kit, this book offers the know-how and confidence needed to succeed on your quantitative research journey.

This edited volume explores significant themes in modern, global sociology, including inequality, structures of power, conceptions of justice and sustainable futures.

This book provides guidance on how to set up mentorship programmes in your institutions, and the skills of an effective mentor.