This book is the ultimate guide for digging deeper into issues of ownership, power, class, and (in)justice, equipping you with a critical understanding of the complexities and contradictions at the heart of social media’s relationship with society.

Parenting: A Dynamic Process explores the interaction between parents and children as they shape each other over time. George Holden and Amanda Harrist present the latest interdisciplinary research on parenting in an engaging and accessible matter.

A step-by-step guide to social work practice; assessment, planning, intervention, and review

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 ...

Straightforward and insightful, this is the go-to book for any qualitative researcher who wants to use NVivo to conduct robust data analysis.

De Nederlandse Vereniging voor Criminologie is een halve eeuw jong! Geïnspireerd door het principe van intergenerationele overdracht, blikt deze bundel terug op de geschiedenis van de vereniging. Daarbij komen twee prikkelende vragen aan bod: op wat voor mooie erfenis van onze voorgangers bouwen wij voort? Zijn er daarnaast ook aspecten die we beslist niet door zouden moeten geven aan toekomstige generaties?

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.

Driven by both theory and practice, this accessible book will help you get to grips with understanding and doing grounded theory from a constructivist perspective.

This updated edition of what is becoming a classic text in the field of disability studies shows us how disability can challenge our thinking and help us to imagine a more inclusive society, offering an instructive and engaging introduction to a diverse and globally expanding subject.