With increasing interest in media power across media policy and the cultural industries, this is a timely revisting of the classic idea of 'media imperialism'. Boyd-Barrett presents a thorough retake for the 21st Century, exploring how structures of power still regulate our access to media.

This practical book is a one-stop shop for anyone wanting - or needing - to integrate social media tools into their studies and research. Megan Poore shares the secrets of how to harness the power of social media tools to improve academic productivity.

A much needed retrospective and prospective look at how GIS technology influences and is influenced by today's post-industrial society.

A great resource for teaching assistants, NQTs, and school leaders and principlas wishing to establish a collaborative and consistent SEN setting where their students feel safe and successful.

Now with 20 cases on major events with relevance for intelligence analysis, this text gives readers a hands-on opportunity to apply structured analytic techniques to tackle real-life problems.

This book is intended to help students and professionals become more aware of group decision making processes and how each member contributes to it to make better quality decisions.

Focussing on applied knowledge and providing straightforward coverage of R objects and functions, this introduction helps students with little or no background in statistics or programming to develop real-world R skills.

This revised edition is updated for the new qualification requirements and the Professional Standards for Teachers. Essential course support for the new Level 3 Award by best-selling author of Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

Introducing students to key theories and empirical findings of international conflict stemming from scientific research on core facets, this book covers the whole process of interstate war, from causes of conflict to escalation, conduct, resolution and recurrence.

Provides students with a snapshot of a particular theory/approach, the major thinkers associated with each theory, application to a single case study, and critical thinking and application questions to help students internalize the content presented and apply it to their own development as a counselor.