This accessible and exciting new text looks at the implications of aesthetic labour for work and employment by contextualizing debates and offering a critical approach.

Through the analysis of theory, research and practice, this Handbook provides the reader with a clear, global picture of workplace learning.

A one-stop reference on the state of leadership, encompassing macro, political, philosophical, psychological and cultural perspectives, with contributions from a 'who's who' of scholars in leadership studies.

Written by two experienced teachers in youth studues, this is an accessible and straight-to-the-point inter-disciplinary resource for students engaging with youth studies and youth theory throughout the social sciences.

Eminent researchers share their expertise, not 'telling' users what to do, but 'showing' what different methods look like in action, using 'stories from the field' and explaining the key issues involved in reflecting on research.

This book discusses the nature of design, design notation, a flexible approach to new designs, a range of standard design models, and tips for real-life problems - all in an easy to understand style, for those wanting to design research and make critical judgements about the designs of others

With a wide range of contributions from highly respected researchers, this handbook examines historical, current and future research issues in play and learning scholarship, offering clarity and breadth in this dynamic and changing field.

Written by experts in the field, this book covers a range of contemporary developments, as well as providing coverage of the theory and practice of international development.

The long awaited new edition of this popular student text analyses contemporary issues in sport from a multi-disciplinary perspective.

Challenging current modes of thinking, and covering areas not usually found in qualitative research texts such as social reality/ontology and quantum reality/mechanics, this book helps readers to choose and defend their research methods and to take their work beyond standard perspectives