Introducing Communication Research teaches the basics of communication research in an accessible manner by using student-focused real-world examples, engaging application exercises, and up-to-date resources. The Fifth Edition adds coverage of social media and big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and changes in communication brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This text presents a comprehensive introduction to developing conventional, mainstream theories derived from qualitative inquiry. It shares multiple examples of theories from different disciplines and includes end-of-chapter activities for exercising the skills necessary to develop an original theory.

Positive Psychology offers comprehensive coverage of the science and application of positive emotions and human strengths. The Fifth Edition explores fresh examples and reflections on current events, recent and emerging scholarship, and a new focus on the diverse aspects of our society and the many strengths rooted in our multi-faceted cultures.

Organizational Change: An Action-Oriented Toolkit, Fifth Edition is the ultimate guide that combines theory, practical tools, and real-world examples to awaken, mobilize, and accelerate change while ensuring sustainable growth and achieving your organization's objectives.

Herman Aguinis′s Research Methodology provides a comprehensive guide to conducting high-impact empirical research. A valuable resource for all researchers, it offers step-by-step explanations of diverse methodologies with practical guidelines. This text aids readers in selecting compelling topics, reporting results, and evaluating published research.

The Sixth Edition of William A. Corsaro and Judson G. Everitt′s groundbreaking text discusses children and childhood from a sociological perspective—providing in-depth coverage of social theories of childhood, the peer cultures and social issues of children and youth, and children and childhood within the frameworks of culture and history.

A global look at social problems, using the UN′s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as a framework.