This book introduces several core areas of developmental psychology, examining empirical research as well as theoretical debates, looking at new areas of research such as cognitive neuroscience and how it has impacted on our understanding of how children develop.

Now available in paperback: With a particular focus on the utility of scholarly theory and the extent to which government practices inform the development of this theory, this second edition provides a complete review and guide to past and present knowledge in the field

Based on the theory of the Rhetorical Arena and the multivocal approach, this guide explores a new perspective on crisis communication, and what happens when external voices start communicating as a crisis breaks out.

Written by award-winning scholar Jonathan H Turner, this 936 page resource is a comprehensive, in-depth and detailed review of both classical and present-day theory in sociology.

A volume that is at the forefront of engaging in the conversation about the future of the American prison.

An anthology of both original and reprinted articles on sexuality from a sociological perspective. The readings in this collection focus on the diverse and multi-layered meanings of sexuality, sexual behaviors and sexual identities, while essays explore sexuality as a social process.

An accessible and engaging introduction to sociology to help you understand and make our complex social worlds better.

A complete solution for modern clinical skills education. Accompanied by over 25 videos and written by an experienced team of nursing educators and practitioners, this innovative textbook supports clinical skills training across all years of the nursing degree.

Part of the New Approaches to Sociology series, Race, Ethnicity & Society, offers a thoughtful and critically engaging exploration of some of the key issues around race and ethnicity in contemporary society.

Political Analysis offers a comprehensive introduction to the use of statistics in political science. It is an instructive, helpful, and entertaining guide to the most common and up-to-date techniques used by political scientists and non-academic policy researchers alike.