Spanning the new evidence that has emerged in the last 20 years, this book appraises the best available evidence to date on scientific claims of the paranormal.

This new English translation of Francois Jullien's work is a compelling summation of his thinking on the comparison between Western and Chinese thought. The title, From Being to Living, summarises his essential point: that western thinking is obsessed by - and determined as well as limited by - the notion of Being, whereas traditional Chinese thought was always situated in Living.

An introductory guide to the key concepts, themes, and topics in the discipline of sociology, providing sociology students with comprehensive coverage of all the main areas of study for their first year and beyond.

Designed for both students and newly-qualified social workers, this dip in and out of guide introduces students to over 60 key skills in a concise and no-nonsense way. Test your knowledge and how to apply skills in practice with Skills in Action, Stop, Reflect and Top Tips boxes.

A focused look into the business and management practices across Asia, from an author team located across three Asian-Pacific countries and experience of leading organisations spanning over more than two decades.

A comprehensive textbook providing a full overview of the multifaceted nature of public health practice. The book takes a life-span approach and discusses cultural and societal change with direct links to the UK health and social care context.

This comprehensive introduction examines key theories, practices and debates and treats international, strategic and contemporary issues as central to the study and practice of Human Resource Management.

This practical text for new teachers empowers them to develop their knowledge and understanding of teaching about climate change and sustainability.

An expert and accessible exploration of the increasing number and influence of authoritarian regimes. It explains the realities of recent trends to ‘autocratization’, the tools these regimes use, what we can do to resist, and why we might even allow ourselves some optimism.

This practical urban studies research guide for students, revised and with new chapter additions, focuses on the city and on the different ways to research it.