This text is both a practical account of the research process, and an invitation to think more deeply and reflexively about the imperfect, multifaceted nature of social research itself.

Written by two of the most prominent criminologists in the field, Race and Crime, 6th Edition takes an incisive look at the intersection of race and ethnicity and the criminal justice system.

This is an important and timely scholarly contribution that will appeal to academics, students, activists, and advocates in the fields of eugenics, sociology, reproductive health, reproductive rights, social justice, and policy making.

Experienced researcher and clinican Keith Morgen summerizes cutting-edge research into an applied introduction in Substance Use Disorders and Addictions, Second Edition. Updated with the DSM-5-TR's diagnostic criteria, Morgen provides a holistic approach to treating individuals with addiction and co-occurring psychiatric disorder.

An accessible and thought-provoking survey of this vast field. Emphasising the underlying concepts students need to understand and authored by world-renowned experts.

Deviance, Second Edition leaves no stone unturned in its exploration of the sociology of deviance, presenting a well-rounded, sociologically-grounded look into the vast spectrums of deviant behavior. Through this comprehensive approach, students will not only learn to analyze, but also question social and criminal justice policies, ultimately enhancing their critical thinking skills.

This book will equip social work students with the skills they need to meet the new and perennial challenges to achieving empowering practice with carers and people who use services.

This book helps students and researchers understand thematic analysis as a process that is a part of many qualitative methods, and provides clear guidance about learning to develop techniques to apply to research.

In an increasingly data-centric world, we all need to know how to read and interpret statistics. But where do we begin?This book breaks statistical terms and concepts down in a clear, straightforward way. From understanding what data are telling you to exploring the value of good storytelling with numbers, it equips you with the information and skills you need to become statistically literate.

It also:Dispels misconceptions about the nature of statistics to help you avoid common traps. Helps ...