The pace at which media changes and new technologies are developed is unprecedented. Attempting to keep up with these evolutions, international and supranational organisations adopt legislative and non-legislative documents in order to clarify the roles, obligations and rights of governments, private actors and citizens. This codex offers students and practitioners an overview of the most relevant legislation and policy documents that have been adopted by the United Nations, the Council of Eu...

Beyond Multiple Linear Regression: Applied Generalized Linear Models and Multilevel Models in R is designed for undergraduate students who have successfully completed a multiple linear regression course, helping them develop an expanded modeling toolkit that includes non-normal responses and correlated structure. Even though there is no mathematical prerequisite, the authors still introduce fairly sophisticated topics such as likelihood theory, zero-inflated Poisson, and parametric bootstrapp...

Genetics: A Conceptual Approach engages students by focusing on the big picture of genetics concepts and how those concepts connect to one another. The Seventh Edition Digital Update continues its mission by expanding upon the pedagogy, tools, and online resources that have made this title so successful.

New question types, more learning guidelines for students, and an updated art program round out a powerful text, and improvements to the online resources in Macmillan Learning’s Achieve giv...

Introduces both classical and contemporary sociological theory in a single comprehensive volume Introduction to Sociological Theory helps undergraduate and graduate students appreciate the diverse perspectives found in sociological analysis, apply theoretical concepts to contemporary issues, and think analytically about everyday occurrences beyond the classroom. Covering a diverse range of theorists and conceptual frameworks, this easily accessible textbook integrates carefully selected prima...

Introducing Psychology utilises rich story-telling and fascinating examples to captivate student readers as they develop essential critical thinking and scientific literacy skills. Shaped by ongoing research and experience from the remarkable author team, this thoroughly updated new edition is anything but a typical textbook.

The SAGE Handbook of Sociology of Education offers a diverse and timely perspective on the intricate relationships between education and society, with expert contributions covering topics such as social stratification, educational policy, and the impact of COVID-19 on early childhood education.

Financial Accounting for Managers gives the flexibility to emphasize or deemphasize debits and credits in an undergraduate or graduate course by providing a modular structure to fit different course lengths, approaches, and assignments that can be easily filtered to fit the needs of individual instructor teaching styles. Each business transaction throughout the text is illustrated with its effects on the balance sheet and income statement. The focus prepares students to be business managers w...

A thoroughly updated edition of a beloved classic that has guided generations of researchers in conducting effective and meaningful research. With more than a million copies sold since its first publication, The Craft of Research has helped generations of researchers at every level--from high-school students and first-year undergraduates to advanced graduate students to researchers in business and government. Conceived by seasoned researchers and educators Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, ...

Business Accounting and Finance, sixth edition, offers an accessible, concise introduction to management and financial accounting for first-year year business students and those taking non-business degrees. With a wide variety of real-life examples of well-known brands such as Amazon, Samsung and Bosch, the author introduces relevant issues for accounting such as ethics and corporate governance . Packed with practical guidance including business scenarios and exercises, this resource will hel...

In light of seismic global events including the Covid-19 pandemic; the Black Lives Matter movement; the war in Ukraine; and extreme weather incidents propelled by climate change, there has never been a more important time to learn about management in ways that not only benefit business, but also help confront the world’s challenges, support people and planet, and contribute to peace and prosperity for all. Fully revised and once again endorsed by the UN’s Principles for Responsible Manage...