Culturally Alert Counseling: A Comprehensive Introduction is a reader-friendly introduction to the cultural dimensions of counseling and psychotherapy. Editor Garrett McAuliffe, along with international experts in their fields, provides an accessible presentation of culturally alert counseling techniques that broadens the discussion of culture from ethnicity and race to include social class, religion, gender, and sexual orientation. Culture is defined broadly in the text, which features a min...

This core and interdisciplinary text aims to provide a broad understanding of the problem of modern trafficking. It will provide an explication of the history of slavery critical to understanding the relationships between past and present forms of trafficking; it also provides contemporary perspectives and theoretical frameworks for the study of modern human trafficking.

"Arguably, the complete package. A very good overview of topics and additional learning opportunities together with research articles all in one place. This book is a ‘one-stop shop.’" —Stuart Agnew, University of Suffolk Criminological Theory: A Text/Reader, Third Edition helps students understand criminological theory, with each authored section of the text enhanced by empirical research articles that put theory into context. Key criminological theories are introduced and followed by...

Accessible and hands on guidebook for social work students on how to navigate through their placement. Packed with case studies and activities. Â

Designed for both students and newly-qualified social workers, this dip in and out of guide introduces students to over 350 key theories, theorists and concepts in a concise and no-nonsense way. Careful cross-referencing will help students make important connections, while selected further reading will prove you with a springboard to further learning.

A sophisticated, original book by a rising star. Steve Hall provides a comprehensive critique of existing theories, contextualises the philosophies and policy which have informed criminological theory and sets out a new theoretical perfective for criminology and sociology.

Two of the world's leading experts explore the connections between crime and economic conditions, covering a range of theoretical and empirical approaches, in a lively and readable manner.

High quality, compelling criminology text on terrrorism - much needed in the market.

An introductory student guide to working with diversity in social work