Appropriate for beginners & established researchers the book represents SNA in its entirety; as theory as well as method
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Director David Fincher from Fight Club & Seven teams with screenwriter Aaron Sorkin from The West Wing to explore the meaning of success in the early 21st century from the perspectives of the technological innovators who revolutionised the way we all communicate The year was 2003 As prohibitively expensive technology became affordable to the masses & the Internet made it easy to stay in touch with people who were halfway across the world Harvard undergrad & computer programming wizard Mark Zuckerberg Jesse Eisenberg in a fury of blogging & programming launched a website with the potential to alter the very fabric of our society At the time Zuckerberg was just six years away from making his first million But his hearty payday would come at a high price because despite all of Zuckerberg&s wealth & success his personal life began to suffer as he became mired in legal disputes & discovered that many of the 500 million people he had befriended during his rise to the top were eager to see him fall Chief among that growing list of detractors was Zuckerberg&s former college friend Eduardo Saverin played by Andrew Garfield whose generous financial contributions to Facebook served as the seed that helped the company to sprout & some might argue that Zuckerberg&s bold venture wouldn&t have evolved into the cultural juggernaut that it ultimately became had Napster founder Sean Parker played by Justin Timberlake not spread the word about Facebook to the venture capitalists from Silicon Valley Meanwhile the Winklevoss twins Armie Hammer & Josh Pence engage Zuckerberg in a fierce courtroom battle for ownership of Facebook that left many suspecting the young entrepreneur might have let his greed eclipse his better judgment THE SOCIAL NETWORK is based on the book The Accidental Billionaires by Ben Mezrich ...

Social psychology is about the people who populate our everyday lives & how they affect our 'personal universe' defining who we are & shaping our behaviour beliefs attitudes & ideology In an age where we've mapped the human genome & explored much of the physical world the study of people's behaviour is one of the most exciting frontiers of scientific endeavor In this Very Short Introduction Richard Crisp tells the story of social psychology its history concepts & major theories Discussing the classic studies that have defined the discipline Crisp introduces social psychology's key thinkers & shows how their personal histories spurred them to understand what connects people to people & the societies in which we live Taking us from the first ideas of the discipline to its most cutting edge developments Crisp demonstrates how social psychology remains profoundly relevant to everyday life From attitudes to attraction prejudice to persuasion health to happiness
- social psychology provides insights that can change the world & help us tackle the defining problems of the 21st century ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable
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This groundbreaking collection explores the profound power of Social Reproduction Theory to deepen our understanding of everyday life under capitalism While many Marxists tend to focus on the productive economy this book focuses on issues such as child care health care education family life & the roles of gender race & sexuality all of which are central to understanding the relationship between economic exploitation & social oppression In this book leading writers such as Lise Vogel Nancy Fraser David Mc Nally & Susan Ferguson reveal the ways in which daily & generational reproductive labour found in households schools hospitals & prisons also sustains the drive for accumulation Presenting a more sophisticated alternative to intersectionality these essays provide ideas which have important strategic implications for anti-capitalists anti-racists & feminists attempting to find a path through the seemingly ever more complex world we live in ...

This best-selling introduction to research methods provides students & researchers with unrivalled coverage of both quantitative & qualitative methods making it invaluable for anyone embarking on social research Bridging the gap between theory & practice Social Research Methods is packed full of engaging examples & practical tips to equip students with the tools & knowledge needed for them to complete their own research projects In addition to providing practical advice Bryman deftly explores the nature of social research & the wider issues impinging on it This book is supported by an Online Resource Centre which

Includes:: For Students A researcher's toolkit to take students step by step through the research process Multiple choice questions to help students test their knowledge & understanding A guide to using Excel in data analysis to help develop analytical skills For Lecturers A test bank of questions which can be customized to meet teaching needs Power Point slides for each chapter New seminar outlines including suggested activities & tasks New exam & course work questions to set in class

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Social Security For Dummies 2nd Edition (9781119293330) was previously published as Social Security For Dummies 2nd Edition (9781118967560) While this version features a new Dummies cover & design the content is the same as the prior release & should not be considered a new or updated product Praise for Social Security For Dummies " Social Security for Dummies is a must read for people of any age who want a comfortable retirement Jonathan Peterson does a great job of explaining this complicated system & helps you understand how to get the most from the benefits you've earned The difference between a smart claiming strategy & a dumb one can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars so you'll want to invest in this book" Liz Weston personal finance columnist & author of The 10 Commandments of Money " This is your go-to book on Social Security Chock-full of useful tips easy to use & well organized it answers all your questions about Social Security" Steve Vernon author of Money for Life Turn Your IRA & 401 (k) Into a Lifetime Retirement Paycheck & CBS Money Watch commentator " Social Security for Dummies is indispensable for anyone who wants to get the best possible deal from Social Security & that means all of us young & old because everyone will need Social Security benefits in this era of disappearing pensions & dwindling savings Strategies for single people for married couples for survivors for divorced people You can find expert advice on all these subjects & more in this easy-to-understand guide to a very complex subject" Bob Rosenblatt editor of Helpwith Agingcom & Senior Fellow at the National Academy of Social Insurance About the book Take the mystery out of Social Security & maximize your benefits when you retire Social Security For Dummies is the definitive resource to navigating the often-complex world of Social Security retirement benefits & the US Social Security Administration If you're nearing retirement age or assisting someone who is this guide will show you how to avoid common pitfalls determine when you should claim your benefits & figure out how much you can expect to receive each month This newest edition provides updates to relevant dates & resources as well as an in-depth look at policy changes that will affect those about to retire Packed with information that will help you make decisions that will maximize your financial well-being this great resource makes it easy to understand everything you need to know quickly & easily Understand new Social Security Administration policies & what they mean for you Determine how to incorporate Social Security into your overall retirement plan Get answers to common questions Find resources to use when you're stumped With Social Security For Dummies you can take charge of your retirement & successfully navigate the US Social Security Administration ...

With 1 in 4 people experiencing a mental health problem in any given year mental health is a more important part of social work training than ever before & all successful social workers need to understand the core values skills & knowledge that underpin excellent practice in a modern mental health system Written as an accessible introduction to the complex issues around mental health this book has become a classic in its field Law & policy are clearly outlined while the authors give space to important ethical considerations when working with the most vulnerable in society There are clear links between policy legislation & real life practice as well as a wealth of learning features ...

This book examines key sociological theories that have contributed to the understanding of the nature of social work its organisation & delivery It provides key sociological concepts & theories to help student social workers better understand the nature of their work & the social & political context within which they will be working Taking a practical approach to social work & focusing on the application of theory the book also provides insightful discussions to important thinkers such as Douglas Beck & Furedi & how their ideas have direct relevance for understanding the risk averse nature of social work ...

Social Work in Health Settings Practice in Context maintains its use of the Practice in Context (Pi C) decision-making framework to explore a wide range of social work services in health care settings The PIC framework is used to cover a broad range of social work practice sites settings & populations over 30 case chapters Fully updated to reflect the landscape of health care provision in the US since the Affordable Care Act was passed the cases are grounded by primer' chapters to illustrate the necessary decisional & foundational skills for best practices in social work in health settings The cases cover working with both individuals & groups of clients across the life course & the Pi C framework helps maintain focus on each of the practice decisions a social worker must make when working with a variety of clients from military veterans to HIV positive children The ideal textbook for social work in health care & clinical social work classes this thought-provoking volume thoroughly integrates social work theory & practice & provides an excellent opportunity for understanding particular techniques & interventions ...

This brilliantly systematic & comprehensive textbook provides an integrated approach to social work theory methods & skills as the bedrock of all social work practice ...