Set against trends toward psychological standardization and medicalization, the handbook provides a rich tapestry of reflection by the leading person-centered scholars of our time.

Exploring essential topics, this text covers themes and issues for students studying social policy or related disciplines such as sociology, social work, or nursing and social care.

Fully updated throughout, and with a new chapter looking at regeneration and large scale schemes like the London 2012 Olympics, this is a new edition of a popular and well established book. It's widely adopted across urban regeneration and planning courses, and is well thumbed by practitioners in the field too.

Case Theory in Business and Management takes a fresh and expansive approach to case study research, viewing the topic through the lenses of real world complexity and introducing the 'case theory' concept, an expanded version of case study research which includes both methodology and the types of results that emerge.

Each chapter in this introduction features existing data sets and hands-on exercises to present readers with all the practical tools needed to successfully use panel data in their research

This book helps student teachers learn how to adopt a creative approach to teaching primary science by discussing key aspects of science teaching and how creative approaches can be developed and embedded appropriately.

An accessible text exploring current themes in early childhood education and encouraging and supporting readers to engage with topical debates.

Whether working in children's centres, outreach and dual-focused services, preschools, kindergartens or schools, this book helps readers develop the skills and strategies to work alongside parents whatever their role.