Explores the biological basis of drug and alcohol use, considering a wide scope of topics from the scientific determination of substance misuse, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, mechanisms of intoxication, overdose and death; and new approaches and controversies such as new types of addictions, decriminalisation, and cultural influences.

The text includes newly contributed and updated articles utilizing the latest research and studies in the areas of violence, abuse and victims' rights from experts in the field.

This text presents biological and genetic research associated with criminality and examines research into specific environmental agents that cause, facilitate or maintain criminal propensity.

Explaining the techniques and applications of exponential random graph modeling (ERGM) for social scientists, this is a uniquely sophisticated volume for examining social systems.

This comprehensive text integrates cutting-edge neuroscience research and traditional psychological theories on emotions. Written in an engaging format, the book enables readers to appreciate the role emotions play in their lives.

Looking at the hard choices writers confront when crafting any kind of factual narrative, this book helps journalism students to improve specifically their non-fiction storytelling skills.

Providing a contemporary approach to the nature versus nurture debate, this book encourages reflection on the contest between environmental factors and the interplay between biology/genetics and environmental factors on criminal behaviour.

An introductory text for students new to the concepts of social science measurement.

The Handbook of Multicultural Counseling is a well-respected resource and textbook which is often referred to as the most widely used reference in the arena of multicultural counseling. It helped solidify Sage's position as a leader in promoting issues of multiculturalism and diversity and in the fields of counseling, psychology and social work.

Taking as her starting point the need for students to conduct research for themselves in the `real world', Zina O'Leary guides those new to research through the whys and how-tos of the entire research process. This student-focused book offers a hands on and practical guide to the research process.