Using genuine examples from across the social sciences the Second Edition provides extensive in depth treatment of the subject matter to provide readers with both a conceptual understanding of each method as well as showing them how to apply it.

Supports the growing demand for courses in leadership and ensures that such courses and instruction are developed with multiple considerations and best practices in mind.

An essential introduction to the cognitive sciences which examines both historical and contemporary research findings of the core cognitive science disciplines.

This provocative book discusses a new turn in mixed methods research: merged methods. Moving beyond the binary quantitative-qualitative distinction, it shows you how to integrate methods in social research.

This book will guide trainee teachers through each step of the teaching training process, from initial stages of planning and research, through to how to analyse data and write up a research project.

A short, innovative book that outlines what we know about the declining state of social mobility in the UK and proposes what we should do to reverse this downward trajectory and make Britain a more mobile and just society.

A complete resource covering the key subjects nursing students need to know. It addresses all fields of practice and all settings, with a wealth of activities designed to encourage critical thinking, reflection and evidence-based practice.

A practical book for students of health promotion and public health. Grounded in the real world, it explains how to design, implement and evaluate public health improvement projects.

A stellar author team guides you through the key topics of human resource management from strategic and international perspectives in this updated edition.