Written by renowned author Cara Flanagan Phil Banyard & Caroline Farnsworth the Fourth Edition of this immensely popular student book has been completely revised to support the new course & is endorsed by OCR Designed to be the most motivating student-friendly resource available its engaging visual style & tone will support you through every step of the course & help you thoroughly prepare for your exams A stunning visual style will help you engage with & absorb the information; Clear support for the new assessment objectives are provided with descriptive application & evaluative information made apparent & distinct; New requirements for research methods & mathematical skills are given a special focus & help you get to grips with these challenging aspects of the course; Just the right amount of detail & depth of information will give you just what you need to learn & understand the core studies & the associated themes & perspectives; Skills guidance & exam support sections introduce you to the new assessment objectives & mark schemes & guide you on the skills you need for your exams