Introduces both classical and contemporary sociological theory in a single comprehensive volume Introduction to Sociological Theory helps undergraduate and graduate students appreciate the diverse perspectives found in sociological analysis, apply theoretical concepts to contemporary issues, and think analytically about everyday occurrences beyond the classroom. Covering a diverse range of theorists and conceptual frameworks, this easily accessible textbook integrates carefully selected prima...

A practical toolkit for students needing an alternative introduction to doing research methods. Imaginative pedagogy and visual prompts support those students often neglected by more traditional textbooks.

In een tijdsgewricht waarin zorg, strafrechtspleging inclusief gevangeniswezen, onderwijs, wetenschappelijk onderzoek, kunst en cultuur onder grote druk staan, bestaat des te meer de noodzaak de essentie van het professioneel handelen onder ogen te zien. De teksten van Karel ‘t Lam, die het leven en werken in de Forensisch Psychiatrische Kliniek (FPK) Assen weerspiegelen, maar ook die van zijn vakgebied, bieden een heldere en onomwonden inkijk in het werk van deze professional. Zij vormen...

This book explores how people encounter, understand, live with and respond to health risks associated with social economic and political inequality.

Qualitative Research Writing: Credible and Trustworthy Writing from Beginning to End takes you through the writing process step by step, starting with how you think about your research, before you even consider writing. The authors offer practical guidance based on two decades working with faculty and doctoral students.

This important book introduces the Health in All Policies (HiAP) approach to health promotion, detailing how policy making at all levels can foster the right conditions for better public health, but also examining the inherent challenges to such an overarching approach.

This compelling collection of essays examines how historically significant marketing schemes have profoundly impacted women’s health and healthcare across the world, this book will find readers among students in Public Health, Allied Health, Gender Studies, Sociology and beyond.

This book explores the close connections between populism and conspiracy theory. It contributes to filling the gap in the research by providing in-depth analyses of specific configurations of populism and conspiracy theory, and nuanced considerations of more theoretical issues