Highly anticipated Second Edition of one of the most popular and influential books ever written in media and cultural studies. A genuine classic, expertly updated for a new generation of students and researchers.

A practical guide that breaks down the complexities of sexuality and gender whilst understanding the interpretations and manifestations which can be placed on both, this important text familiarises the reader with all of the common and many of the less common sexualities, genders and relationship forms, and explains experiences and issues relating to each.

Exploring essential topics, this text covers themes and issues for students studying social policy or related disciplines such as sociology, social work, or nursing and social care.

Fully updated throughout, and with a new chapter looking at regeneration and large scale schemes like the London 2012 Olympics, this is a new edition of a popular and well established book. It's widely adopted across urban regeneration and planning courses, and is well thumbed by practitioners in the field too.

An ideal starter text for those new to the field, this second edition has new examples from a range of social science disciplines, as well as a brand new companion website, making it even more valuable to even more students

An accessible text exploring current themes in early childhood education and encouraging and supporting readers to engage with topical debates.

A practical and user-friendly text to help education students develop their understanding of critical analysis.

Examining current research on group counseling and psychotherapy, this is an essential resource for advanced students and researchers alike. Major topics in the field of groups are included: history; best practices; settings; groups across the lifespan; special topics; multicultural groups; as well as critical issues and emerging themes in group counselling and psychotherapy.

A student focused exploration of economic, political, social, and ethical perspectives on advertising, covering issues such stereotyping, controversial products, consumer culture, and new technology.

Long waited second edition of this popular exploration of media economics. Will be adopted on courses across media management, media policy and the creative industries.