A study of institutions, management, ethics and contemporary society.

An abundantly illustrated, cross-cultural exploration of a near-universal category of mythical beings.

Hall offers a wide-ranging exploration of the issues surrounding cultural identity. He outlines the reasons why the question of identity is so compelling and yet so problematic. Outstanding contributors then interrogate different dimensions of the crisis of identity providing both theoretical and substantive insights into different approaches to understanding identity.

'In an era of "big data" and evidence based practice, this book provides students and practitioners with an engaging and informative way into the world of counselling and psychotherapy research. It is essential reading for those starting to make sense of and engage in empirical study' - Andy Hill, Head of Research, BACP

The definitive introduction to the theory and practice of emotion-focused counselling.

'At last - answers to a multitude of questions on the complexities of the therapeutic relationship. This is a gem of a book.'Carole Smith, Course Leader, BSc Counselling Studies, Huddersfield University

It is essential that social work students have a clear grasp of the history and the evolution of social work practice and this classic text explores the fundamental questions: What is social work? How has social work been defined over the years? What does social work look like now? And what is to come?

Many students struggle when it comes to incorporating theories of human growth and behaviour into their practice. This book takes students right back to basics, explaining and analysing key theories in an accessible way before going on to discuss, in detail, how theory can be incorporated into every day social work practice.

Accessible graduate text and scholarly resource, revised and updated: 30% new material includes new genres (slam poetry, comics/graphic novels, installation art, and others), new exemplars, guidance on research design, and tips for getting started. *Well-known author uses nontechnical language for an interdisciplinary audience; competing titles are discipline-specific or more advanced.

The only book on ABR to cover all eight arts genres (narrative inquiry, fiction-based research, poetry, mus...

A fully updated introductory text for first year criminology students, the second edition of Criminology covers the key questions, debates and theoretical models that are essential for their learning.