Video is an increasingly important topic in the social sciences, particularly in the US, UK, Europe and the Far East, where researchers and students are using this widely available technology to gather data about a wide range of social activities.

A much needed retrospective and prospective look at how GIS technology influences and is influenced by today's post-industrial society.

This text looks closely at interdisciplinary research, covering topics such as applying theory and practice to problems, the importance of finding a common ground and suggests new solutions to problems that cover multiple disciplines.

This book presents a method for bringing data analysis and statistical technique into line with theory.

This interdisciplinary text examines five different components of family health--biology, behavior, social-cultural circumstances, the environment, and health care--and the ways they affect the abilities of family members to perform well in their homes, workplaces, and communities.

A fresh look at the numbers of daily living, particularly in light of current economic troubles, where modern economic practices, mathematical concepts, and everyday moral dilemmas are discussed.

An up to date, topical book which explores how society and politics are being shaped by the rise of technology, for good and for bad. Written for both an academic and general audience, this book examines how technology has the power to reshape our civic participation, our economic and political governance, and our entire existence.

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

Drawing on real world data to showcase different techniques, this practical book helps you use R for data analysis in your own research.