The Sociology of Mental Health and Illness covers sociology's key contributions to our understanding of mental health, discusses the material conditions of social stress, describes how individuals interact with mental health professionals, and explores connections between mental health and social problems.

The latest edited title published in association with the ISA. Twenty chapters from a very strong group of international authors identify, question and transform key assumptions within modern sociology.

As modern technology multiplies radio's reach, the June issue of Index on Censorship examines the medium and its messengers. Includes contributions from Joe Queenan, Alexei Venediktov and Shirazuddin Siddiqi.

A truly unique textbook that bridges the gap between neuroscience on the one hand and qualitative/cultural psychology on the other. A landmark and student-friendly book for psychology.

Sustainability is a key word in the environmental vocabulary informing how research projects in the social sciences are framed. This book provides a systematic and critical review of the key research methods used when studying sustainable strategies and outcomes.

This third edition builds on the strengths of the previous two editions while recognising that most people know how to use the internet at least at a basic level now so provides more advanced ideas for harnessing the web in your research.

This is the only comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the history, theory, research and practice of solution-focused therapy (SFT) within mental health care and beyond. This new edition draws on contemporary research, recent developments in SFT training and the integration of SFT with other approaches.

The new edition of this much-loved handbook has been revised and updated to retain its cutting-edge focus on emergent and important areas of research in early childhood literacy.

An accessible text exploring the wider principles around ethics and values in education and supporting students in establishing their own professional identity.

Explores the essential role of managerial theory and practice within the public relations/communications function of organizations.