With contributions from experts across disciplines, this edited collection gives beginner researchers a sound understanding of the theory and practice of conducting social research.

In this fresh and friendly introduction to the key concepts, debates and theories of digital media, Simon Lindgren explores what it means to live in a digital society.

This book introduces you to the relevant law and policy on record keeping and confidentiality, and uses case studies and vignettes to apply this to practical situations or dilemmas.

This book looks at the essential communication skills required to become an effective social worker.Â

As one of the few teaching books that looks at fieldwork in the broadest of contexts, this book provides a strong foundation in the fundamentals of fieldwork within social research. It not only teaches theory but puts into practice planning, designing, conducting and sharing social research.Â

Cybercrime and Society is a student focused and pedagogically developed introduction to the area of cybercrime, which over the past few decades has seen an explosion of growth due to new global forms of electronic communication. Â

Innovative and practical, this is the perfect methods book for anyone looking to apply intersectionality to their research and their multifaceted data.

A comprehensive undergraduate textbook on research methods in education combining a broad overview of principles and practice with practical guidance to support your own educational research projects.

This accessible and introductory text explores a range of approaches to reflective practice, it's main aim being to help students become more confident in answering key questions, including 'what is reflective practice?', 'how do I develop as a reflective practitioner?', 'how do I maintain reflective practice in key contexts?'.