A textbook-toolkit that teaches students the basics of cultural theory by unpacking its complexities with real-life examples and student focused pedagogy. Goes beyond showing how others have analysed and interpreted the world to demonstrate to students how to do cultural theory themselves

Timely textbook to lead students through their essential fieldwork module. University level, up to date, and packed with applied content, it teaches students how to get the best out of fieldwork, link with their methods courses and use it in their research projects.

A text for primary trainees on embedding primary mathematics across the curriculum and strengthening mathematics subject knowledge. Linked to the 2012 Teachers' Standards.

Instructs readers on how to use realism to conceptualize and conduct their qualitative study to get results with greater validity.

Covers the influence of natural selection on behaviour an animal s struggle to survive and reproduce by exploiting and competing for resources, avoiding predators, selecting mates and caring for offspring, and how animal societies reflect both cooperation and conflict among individuals.

The Pearson Longman Vocational English series is designed to meet the English language needs of learners in a range of vocational specialisations. Designed for both pre-work and in-work learners these titles combine a strong grammar syllabus with the essential vocabulary that these students will need in their working lives.

A new edition of this popular companion to childhood studies. The first edition was adopted heavily in both education and sociology departments, and the authors have made a timely, well-written update.

Easy to use guide on assessment for learning, answering common questions about 21st century standards and grading considerations.

The first book on the market giving step-by-step guidance to students on how to do qualitative content analysis.

English for Academic Study: Writing This fully updated 2012 edition of English for Academic Study: Writing will help you develop the academic writing skills you need to deal effectively with the written element of your academic study, as well as to develop other important skills such as reading research and critical thinking. The units are organized as follows: * Introduction to academic writing * Sustainable energy * The business of science * Telemedicine * Food security * Human resource man...