A clear, bold book which provides a contemporary account of why medicine and health matter in our modern society. Written by an expert in both sociology and medicine, it critically explores key areas of debate and policy whilst explaining the practical realities of medicine today.

A diverse, detailed, and thought provoking exploration of modern society, focusing on Scott Lash's concept of 'intensive' (as opposed to expansive) culture. An innovative new work from a major theorist.

An accessible introduction to statistics written specifically for education students in the changing educational landscape.

Focusing on descriptive statistics, and some more advanced topics such as tests of significance, measures of association, and regression analysis, this brief, inexpensive text is the perfect companion to help those students who have not yet taken an introductory statistics course or are confused by the statistics used in the articles they are reading.

Covering a range of concepts and methodological techniques, this second edition provides readers with an original examination of critical ethnography.

Provides a view of Narrative Analysis to include personal documents, interactive dimensions of storytelling and how circumstances shape narrative production.

The handy guide that helps readers better understand the process of research, from the initial asking of questions through to the analysis and interpretation of data leading to a final report - and everything in between.

An introduction to the concepts, assumptions, and practical implementation procedures involved in common types of projects based on hierarchical linear modelling, multilevel modelling, or linear mixed modelling.

This book offers a much needed critical introduction to data mining and 'big data'. Supported by multiple case studies and examples, the authors provide everything needed to explore, evaluate and review big data concepts and techniques.

Part of The SAGE Quantitative Research Kit, this concise text breaks down the complex topic of inferential statistics with accessible language and detailed examples. Covering a range of topics, it provides you with the know-how and confidence needed for a successful quantitative research journey.