Bij de strafrechtspleging in Nederland zijn veel verschillende partijen betrokken. Sommige van deze partijen werken nauw samen, terwijl andere juist tegenover elkaar staan. Dit boek probeert inzichtelijk te maken welke partijen betrokken zijn, wat hun taken zijn in de verschillende fasen van het strafproces, en hoe zij zich tot elkaar verhouden. In acht hoofdstukken worden achtereenvolgens de politie, de bijzondere opsporingsdiensten, het Openbaar Ministerie, de strafrechtadvocatuur, de rech...

Als kleuterleider, opvoeder of ouder aan de slag gaan met een kind met een ontwikkelingsvoorsprong is een boeiende uitdaging. Zo'n kleuter kan nét iets meer aan. Maar hoe kan je dit kind blijven prikkelen en inspireren, zodat het (weer) zin heeft, krijgt of behoudt in leren en leven? Heel wat kleuterbegeleiders zijn hiertoe bereid. Maar hoe begin je eraan?

Dit boek verduidelijkt wat een ontwikkelingsvoorsprong bij kleuters kan inhouden. Meer dan 400 tips en voorbeelden zetten kleuterleiders, ...

This text provides a comprehensive and critical exploration of food from the unique perspective of place. It shows that our experiences with food are deeply influenced by their cultural, social, economic, and political contexts. The authors explore a wide range of questions such as: Do GMOs threaten rural livelihoods? Why don't we eat dogs? Does your neighborhood make you fat? Do community gardens encourage urban gentrification? Can cheese save a local economy? Why are gourmet burgers appeari...

Looking at the intersection of religion and popular culture through a theoretical lens, this new text offers an insightful treatment of this topical area of study. Each chapter outlines different theories and explores how key ideologies inform and interact with aspects of popular culture, including television, film, music, and the Internet.

Winner of the James Coleman Award for Best Book from the Rationality and Society section of the American Sociological Society Winner of the Outstanding Recent Contribution from the Social Psychology section of the American Sociological Association. Winner of the Best Publication Award from the Mental Health section of the American Sociological Association Honorable Mention, PROSE Book Award, Cultural Anthropology and Sociology, from the Association of American Publishers. When people are faci...

One of the most groundbreaking sociology texts of the 20th century, Howard S. Becker's Outsiders revolutionized the study of social deviance. Howard S.

Becker's Outsiders broke new ground in the early 1960s-and the ideas it proposed and problems it raised are still argued about and inspiring research internationally. In this new edition, Becker includes two lengthy essays, unpublished until now, that add fresh material for thought and discussion. "Why Was Outsiders a Hit? Why Is It Still a Hi...

The essential handbook for doing historical research in the twenty-first centuryThe Princeton Guide to Historical Research provides students, scholars, and professionals with the skills they need to practice the historian's craft in the digital age, while never losing sight of the fundamental values and techniques that have defined historical scholarship for centuries. Zachary Schrag begins by explaining how to ask good questions and then guides readers step-by-step through all phases of hist...

In an increasingly data-centric world, we all need to know how to read and interpret statistics. But where do we begin?This book breaks statistical terms and concepts down in a clear, straightforward way. From understanding what data are telling you to exploring the value of good storytelling with numbers, it equips you with the information and skills you need to become statistically literate.

It also:Dispels misconceptions about the nature of statistics to help you avoid common traps. Helps ...

Research Methods: A Practical Guide for the Social Sciences is an essential resource for the social researcher. It offers a comprehensive introduction for first time researchers right through to thorough and practical advice for those undertaking more advanced work. The book draws on real life experiences from a wide variety of disciplines to show how theory translates into practice, and offers a rigorous analysis of why researchers choose the methods they use.

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