An invaluable guide to a variety of core research concepts in both political science and international relations. Each entry is consistently structured and cross-relates entries, it contains examples and can be used across an entire degree.

Offers a guide to the nature of counselling contracts, why they are needed and how they are made. This book takes account of the BACP ethical framework and covers the legal aspects of contracting, and how to make contracts with trainees. It is intended for trainees and practitioners in counselling and psychotherapy.

Concise, accessible introduction to this expanding and interdisciplinary field of study.

An lively, approachable text, filling a gap in the market for a student-friendly introduction to the complex social, cultural, political and economic relationships within and across tourism.

Now fully updated to take account of the significant changes in the therapy professions in recent years, this book guides trainees through the practical skills and knowledge they'll need to make a success of their training - from writing essays, through case formulation, and on to preparing for their first meeting with a client.

Tackles disability from a broad range of interdisciplinary studies), and sets forth a new integrative theory and provides guidance on the advancement of social justice and human rights within a global perspective.

A practical and student-friendly text which offers students an enhanced understanding of the research process, and equips them with the necessary tools and skills to evaluate studies, translate relevant behavioral sci ence knowledge into practice principles, and implement evaluation procedures in their daily practice.

Updated edition of this popular student exploration of the effects of media on young people. Discusses the latest research on such issues as advertising, violence, video games, sexuality, drugs, body image and eating disorders, music, and the Internet.

This book provides an impressively comprehensive critical review of contemporary issues, debates and trends across the domain of organizational research. It will be an indispensible reference work for all organizational researchers.

Indispensable to understanding change, this unique text provides a comprehensive examination of how change can be sustained within organizations today.