First published in hardback by Search Press 2001; reprinted in paperback in 2005--Title page verso 128 pages 400 Illustrations color Fletcher Adelene ...

Visually & pedagogically rich this wide-ranging introduction to key concepts & debates in welfare uses an innovative question-based narrative to highlight the importance of theory to understanding welfare 282 pages Publisher's extent note; Publisher's extent note Gregory ...

The new edition of Key Concepts in Gender Studies is a lively & engaging introduction to this dynamic field Thoroughly revised throughout the second edition benefits from the addition of nine new concepts including Gender Social Movements Intersectionality & Mainstreaming Each of the entriesbegins with a concise definitionoutlines the history of each term & the debates surrounding it
Includes: illustrations of how the concept has been applied within the fieldoffers examples which allow a critical re-evaluation of the conceptis cross-referenced with the other key conceptsends with guidance on further reading A must-buy for undergraduate & postgraduate students in a range of social science & humanities disciplines
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Now in its 4th edition this text continues to give you a complete & concise overview of mental health & all the issues that surround it from a theoretical & practical perspective Restructured into 4 sections the book starts by defining mental health & mental abnormality before examining the mental health services & the place mental health takes in society Fully updated the book offers 66 bite-sized chapters including new ones on the Biopsychosocial Model trauma & mindfulness Key points summarising what you need to know for study & practice Examples of further reading to help you expand your knowledge It is essential reading for students of health nursing mental health social work & social care It is also valuable reading for students of counselling & psychotherapy ...

Key Concepts in Urban Studies is written in an accessible concise way & introduces students to the key topics in urban studies Drawing examples from different parts of the world this authoritative resource exposes students to the diverse forms that cities take & the social spatial & temporal

Dimensions of urban living It is an essential resource for students across disciplines interested in the city
- Lily Kong Singapore Management University An insightful multidisciplinary introduction to the multifarious places processes & problems that constitute modern cities Its short digestible entries unpack the complexity & evolution of urban conditions offering cross-references between concepts & links to key literature & to useful current & historical examples The book's clear often sharp critical edge also encourages deeper enquiry- Quentin Stevens School of Architecture & Design RMIT University Key Concepts in Urban Studies is an essential companion for students of urban studies urban sociology urban politics urban planning & urban development This revised edition has been updated & expanded to provide a keen global focus particularly in emerging economies with discussions on the creation of dream cities in the Gulf States & a renewed emphasis on building mega-scaled downtowns in India & China New features include Contemporary & international examples throughout Detailed entries on environmental concerns & the sustainability of urban development Discussion of the role of consumption in city culture & urban development New entries on modern urban planning & adaptive urbanism Key Concepts in Urban Studies is a must-have text with an explicit focus on contemporary urbanism which students will find invaluable during their studies Mark Gottdiener is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at The University at Buffalo (SUNY) Leslie Budd is Reader in Social Science at the Open University Panu Lehtovuori is Professor of Planning Theory at Tampere University of Technology


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Part of three separate series focusing on comprehension spelling & grammar to help focus teaching on the skills the children most need to improve All three series offer comprehensive support for assessment & marking ...

Part of three separate series focusing on comprehension spelling & grammar to help focus teaching on the skills the children most need to improve All three series offer comprehensive support for assessment & marking ...

Part of three separate series focusing on comprehension spelling & grammar to help focus teaching on the skills the children most need to improve All three series offer comprehensive support for assessment & marking ...

A comprehensive & extensively researched overview of key issues in language teaching today 848 pages Worked examples or Exercises Richards Jack C ...

Understanding & engaging critically with the field of special educational needs & disability (SEND) is a difficult task However the new edition of this bestselling book continues to help students contextualize SEND in relation to historical ideological & political developments as well as support them in developing a critical understanding of the complexities associated with inclusion Completely up to date with recent legislation such as the SEND Code of Practice (2014) there are case studies reflections & activities which will help students question practice they have seen & experienced Covering the 0-25 age range this book is suitable for all those working with children & young people across education health & social work ...