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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Covering three centuries of unprecedented demographic and economic changes, this textbook is an authoritative and comprehensive view of the shaping of Irish society, at home and abroad, from the famine of 1740 to the present day. The first major work on the history of modern Ireland to adopt a social history perspective, it focuses on the experiences and agency of Irish men, women and children, Catholics and Protestants, and in the North, South and the diaspora. An international team of leading scholars survey key changes in population, the economy, occupations, property ownership, class and migration, and also consider the interaction of the individual and the state through welfare, education, crime and policing. Drawing on a wide range of disciplinary approaches and consistently setting Irish developments in a wider European and global context, this is an invaluable resource for courses on modern Irish history and Irish studies. Features Summary This is the first textbook on the history of modern Ireland to adopt a social history perspective. Author Eugenio F Biagini (Editor), Mary E Daly (Editor) Publisher Cambridge UniversityPress Release date 20170427 Pages 648 ISBN 1-107-47940-1 ISBN 13 978-1-107-47940-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days This textbook equips social work students with the tools to develop a social work identity. It provides a critical examination of the knowledge base of social work - from human growth and development to social work research - and explores how a practitioner's own values, principles and experience combine to shape their social work identity and practice alongside this. Linked to a range of core modules on pre-qualifying social work programmes but written also for those practitioners committed to nurturing their own social work identities, this is a must have text from one of social work's most up-and-coming authors that brings together all areas of the classroom and practice curriculum to make learning a novel, creative and interactive process. Features Summary Linked to a range of core modules on pre-qualifying social work programmes, but written also for those practitioners committed to nurturing their own social work identities... Author Priscilla Dunk-West Publisher Red Globe Press Release date 20180814 Pages 202 ISBN 1-137-60804-8 ISBN 13 978-1-137-60804-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days Contemporary Sociology is an introductory textbook with angles and arguments. Responding to the need for a different kind of introductory textbook, it provides more focused, in-depth explorations of the most exciting and contemporary aspects of sociology. The 21 chapters, written by leading experts in each field, offer a thought-provoking portrait of sociology. Each chapter tackles key issues at the centre of contemporary sociological research in an exceptionally clear, engaging and relevant way, focusing on critical approaches and analyses. The book includes: * A strong focus on making sociological thinking relevant to the contemporary world * Illustrative examples and analysis of recent real-world events * Coverage of all major sociological topics of continuing or emerging interest, from class, ethnicity and global social change to human rights, the environment, and science and technology * Carefully thought-out questions and further readings to probe understanding and encourage critical thinking * Additional, regularly updated online resources Contemporary Sociology is a serious yet accessible text and should be required reading for both new and more advanced undergraduates. It will fire students imaginations to explore the latest dynamics driving the study of our social world. Features Summary Contemporary Sociology is an introductory textbook with angles and arguments. Responding to the need for a different kind of introductory textbook, it provides more focused... Author Martin Holborn (Author), Michael Drake (Author), Beverley Skeggs (Author), Mark Erickson (Author), Kath Woodward (Author), Andy Pilkington (Author), Lorraine Green (Author) Publisher Polity Press Release date 20150424 Pages 720 ISBN 0-7456-6183-1 ISBN 13 978-0-7456-6183-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days Business Economics builds on the authority, clarity and real-world relevance of Economics by Gregory Mankiw and Mark Taylor (two of the world's leading economists) to create an introductory economics textbook fully focused on the curriculum and pedagogical needs of business economics students. Business Economics has a superb logical structure. The classic ten principles approach to economics is retained and right at the outset the text considers the business environment so immediately establishing the book's business focus. Both microeconomics and macroeconomics are then comprehensively covered and each perspective is carefully mined for insights directly relevant to business economics students. A final part examines the implications of economic globalization for the conduct of business internationally. Business Economics is a global textbook with a particular focus on Europe, the Middle East and Africa; it is replete with examples from all these regions. This text is ideal for use on both business economics degrees and on business economics modules on business, engineering and social science courses at undergraduate level. It is also ideal for use on MBA courses. Features Summary Examines the implications of economic globalization for the conduct of business internationally. This title focuses on Europe, the Middle East and Africa... Author Mark P. Taylor (Author), Andrew Ashwin (Author), N. Gregory Mankiw (Author) Publisher Cengage Learning (Emea) Ltd Release date 20130221 Pages 640 ISBN 1-4080-6981-4 ISBN 13 978-1-4080-6981-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The new edition of this exciting textbook introduces students to the ways in which the theories and tools of international relations and other social science disciplines can be used to analyse and address global environmental problems. Kate O'Neill develops an innovative historical and analytical framework for understanding global environmental issues, integrating insights from different disciplines, and she identifies the main actors and their roles, thereby encouraging readers to engage with the issues and equip themselves with the knowledge they need to apply their own critical insights. Revised and updated, the new edition features new figures, examples, textboxes, and a new chapter on the emergence and politics of market mechanisms as a new mode of global environmental governance. The latest developments in the field, including the December 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, along with new perspectives and recent thinking, are incorporated throughout. This will be invaluable for students of environmental issues both from political science and environmental studies perspectives. Features Summary An introduction to the ways in which the tools and theories of international relations can be used to analyse global environmental problems. Author Kate O'Neill Publisher Cambridge UniversityPress Release date 20170206 Pages 298 ISBN 1-107-67171-X ISBN 13 978-1-107-67171-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Lecturers, request your electronic inspection copy Kathy Charmaz presents the definitive guide to doing grounded theory from a constructivist perspective. This second edition of her groundbreaking text retains the accessibility and warmth of the first edition whilst introducing cutting edge examples and practical tips. This expanded second edition: - explores how to effectively focus on data collection - demonstrates how to use data for theorizing - adds two new chapters that guide you through conducting and analysing interviews in grounded theory - adds a new chapter on symbolic interactionism and grounded theory - considers recent epistemological debates about the place of prior theory - discusses the legacy of Anselm Strauss for grounded theory. This is a seminal title for anyone serious about understanding and doing grounded theory research. Available with Perusall-an eBook that makes it easier to prepare for class Perusall is an award-winning eBook platform featuring social annotation tools that allow students and instructors to collaboratively mark up and discuss their SAGE textbook. Backed by research and supported by technological innovations developed at Harvard University, this process of learning through collaborative annotation keeps your students engaged and makes teaching easier and more effective. Learn more. Features Summary Presenting readers with a reflective view of Grounded Theory from a constructivist perspective, this Second Edition continues to expertly introduce key debates in the field. Author Kathy Charmaz Publisher Sage Publications Ltd Release date 20140320 Pages 388 ISBN 0-85702-914-2 ISBN 13 978-0-85702-914-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days While providing a rock-solid foundation on all the basic topics and concepts in sociology, George Ritzer focuses on three of today's most compelling sociological phenomena: globalization, consumption, and the Internet. A fourth focus throughout the book is one of Ritzer's signature interests, the McDonaldization of Society (the process by which social organizations and institutions adopt the rational, efficient, means-to-an-end principles of a fast food restaurant). Key features include: Globalization features and international case studies throughout expose students the realities of their changing world. Consumer Culture and its increasing preeminence in the world is discussed throughout. Living Digital features allow students to take an objective look at the Internet and its profound effect on individuals and society. Public Sociology exhibits in every chapter demonstrate that sociology is more than an academic discipline. Biographical "Bits" in every chapter introduce students to influential sociologists (some in their own words!). The Interactive eBook version of the text is available for students in online and traditional courses who prefer a more contemporary, multimedia-integrated presentation for learning. In addition to a full electronic textbook, they can link directly from the "page" to video, audio, additional enrichment readings, glossary terms, and other relevant resources, bringing sociology to life in a way that a traditional print text can't. Features Summary Interactive eBook version of George Ritzer's bestselling undergraduate introduction. Students can link directly from the page to video, audio, journal articles... Author George Ritzer Publisher Sage Publications Ltd Release date 20140313 ISBN 1-4833-4558-0 ISBN 13 978-1-4833-4558-1