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...

With over 25,000 copies sold since its first edition, this book provides an unrivalled introduction to the core concepts and basic techniques of transactional analysis (TA).

Providing a full account of victimisation across the social spectrum of class, race, age and gender, this new edition has new material on defining and constructing victims, fear and vulnerability, sexuality, white collar crime, and implications of policy.

This bestselling text is an essential primer for undergraduate students in Criminology, mapping out key course content and offering helpful tips for both students and lecturers on making the most out of lectures and seminars.

New to Andrew Reeves' Essential Issues series, this book introduces what is meant by boundaries in counselling and psychotherapy, as well as the surrounding issues and debates. It shows students how to use boundaries as the basis for a positive therapeutic alliance and as a consistent framework for the counselling process.

Designed for students and practitioners, this book uses a unique problem-solving framework to demonstrate how behavior change principles can be applied to practice situations.

Helps support students to learn how the Mental Capacity Act operates, what its key principles are when applied to safeguarding adults and how these two principles interact and inform one another.

This book takes a new and innovative approach to looking at the commonalities and disparities between counselling/psychotherapy and forensic psychology. It aims to develop a critical understanding of the themes and issues related to crime and therapy that are highly relevant to theory and practice, yet are often ignored or neglected.

Focusing on the use of technology in survey research, this book integrates both theory and application and covers important elements of survey research including survey design, implementation and continuing data management.