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Power, Politics, and Society / 2nd Edition
An Introduction to Political Sociology
2019 || Paperback || Betty Dobratz e.a. || Taylor & Francis
Power, Politics and Society: An Introduction to Political Sociology discusses how sociologists have organized the study of politics into conceptual frameworks, and how each of these frameworks foster a sociological perspective on power and politics in society. This includes discussing how these frameworks can be applied to understanding current issues and other "real life" aspects of politics. This second edition incorporates new material on cultural divides in American politics, emerging rol...
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Psychology and Crime
A Transdisciplinary Perspective
2019 || Paperback || Craig Webber || SAGE
Now in an updated second edition, this book continues to explore the links between psychology and crime, taking the reader through psychological explanations of crime and the use of psychology within the criminal justice system.
Comparative Criminal Justice / 4th edition
Fourth Edition
2019 || Paperback || Francis Pakes || Taylor & Francis
This book offers an accessible and scholarly introduction to comparative criminal justice, examining the ways different countries and jurisdictions deal with its main stages, from policing, to systems of trial, to sentencing, to punishment.
Societal Problems as Public Bads
2019 || Paperback || Nan de Graaf e.a. || Taylor & Francis
Corruption, crime, economic inequality, religious fundamentalism, financial crises, environmental degradation, population ageing, gender inequality, large-scale migration... This book tackles many of the most pressing problems facing societies today. The authors demonstrate that similar social mechanisms lie behind many of these seemingly disparate problems.
Indeed, many societal problems can be traced back to behaviours that are perfectly rational and often well-intended from an individual p...
Analyzing Media Messages / 4th edition
Using Quantitative Content Analysis in Research
2019 || Paperback || Daniel Riffe e.a. || Taylor & Francis
Analyzing Media Messages, Fourth Edition provides a comprehensive guide to conducting content analysis research. It establishes a formal definition of quantitative content analysis; gives step-by-step instructions on designing a content analysis study; and explores in depth several recurring questions that arise in such areas as measurement, sampling, reliability, data analysis, and the use of digital technology in the content analysis process. The fourth edition maintains the concise, access...
The Age of Migration / 6th edition
International Population Movements in the Modern World
2019 || Paperback || Hein de Haas e.a. || Bloomsbury Publishing
Long established as the leading textbook on migration and used by students and scholars alike all over the world, this fully revised and updated sixth edition continues to offer an authoritative and cutting-edge account of migration flows, why they occur, and their consequences for both origin and destination societies. International migration is one of the most emotive issues of our times, reforging societies around the world and shaping debates on security, national identity and sovereignty...
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Social Life
Contemporary Social Theory
2021 || Paperback || Matthias Benzer e.a. || SAGE
In Social Life, the authors highlight, explain, and scrutinize socio-theoretical analyses of contemporary social relations and conditions - put forward by eight modern social theorists - and analyse how these have informed sociological inquiries into people's lives in today's social world.
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Advanced Coaching Practice
Inspiring Change in Others
2020 || Paperback || Christian van Nieuwerburgh e.a. || SAGE
Structured around three points of focus - experience, practice and reflection - this highly practical book, provides the knowledge and confidence needed to become a skilled coach practitioner.
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Globalization and Crime
2019 || Paperback || Katja Franko || SAGE
Now in its third edition, Globalization & Crime provides students with a comprehensive overview of the essential themes and conceptual debates surrounding globalization and global criminology. The new edition features two new chapters and a collection of modern case-studies.