sage publications ltd apr 2023 (29 résultats)

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Struggling to know why arguments are important at university Unsure about what an argument is, how they work, or how to produce one Then you have come to the right place! Covering both written and verbal arguments, this practical guide will demystify academic conventions. It will show you what an argument is and how it works, providing you with a framework for producing great arguments of your own.Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, theStudent Successseries helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. 216 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This is the ideal textbook for students and practitioners of all levels. Using over 130 frequently asked questions and corresponding answers, the style makes you feel as though you're talking to an expert. The layout is easy to use and accessible, with all answers written in line with Nursing and Healthcare regulations. Questions include:If I have concerns about a colleague what should I do Can a patient demand a specific treatment When is it possible to treat a patient without their consent What happens at a Coroner s Inquest Find answers to these and many more questions to unravel the complexities of accountability and professionalism in nursing and healthcare. 232 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book introduces quality improvement for anyone studying or working in healthcare. Written in clear, straightforward language, it explores quality improvement from multiple perspectives and outlines a range models and toolkits you can use in practice. Encouraging you to reflect on your role as an improver, the book equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to work through each stage of the improvement process from troubleshooting an issue, to working with others to make an improvement, through to its evaluation. Key features:- Case studies and activities help you to apply theory and methodology to your everyday role.- A comprehensive glossary introduces quality improvement terminology and concepts.- A logical four-part structure moves from the basics up, building your knowledge and understanding as you go. 176 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Cognitive Psychology: Revisiting the Classic Studies critically reflects upon 15 of the most influential cognitive psychology papers ever published by researchers such as Chomsky, Loftus, Tulving, and Stroop. This book will familiarise you with the classic studies and show you how they have influenced subsequent research, right up to the present day. This second edition has been updated in light of new research and now contains comments from the living classic researchers on the chapters about their work.This book is ideal for those studying cognitive psychology at the undergraduate level.Revisiting the Classic Studies is a series of texts that introduces readers to the studies in psychology that changed the way we think about core topics in the discipline today. It provokes students to ask more interesting and challenging questions about the field by encouraging a deeper level of engagement both with the details of the studies themselves and with the nature of their contribution. Edited by leading scholars in their field and written by researchers at the cutting edge of these developments, the chapters in each text provide details of the original works and their theoretical and empirical impact, and then discuss the ways in which thinking and research have advanced in the years since the studies were conducted.Michael W. Eysenck is Emeritus Professor at the University of Roehampton and Emeritus Professor and Honorary Fellow at Royal Holloway University of London.David Groome was Senior Academic and Head of the Psychology Department at the University of Westminster, London. 296 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This textbook links theory to policy and practice and takes a comparative, international focus on current issues, making it vital reading for any student of Youth Justice.The authors draw on examples from Belgium, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand and US as well as the UK, and include both well founded research and their own personal practical experiences. Comprehensive learning features include:chapter objectives, case studies with questions for reflection, a glossary of key terms 280 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book guides you through designing and implementing an online experiment in social science research in a clear and straightforward manner.At an approachable pace, it covers foundational principles of good experimental design before setting out best practice for how to design and conduct web experiments, taking into account the specific methodological challenges of working online with digital tools. The book: Offers practical advice for approaching every stage of the research process Breaks real-world examples into easy to follow steps Focuses on how to make good decisions and choose the right design for your research projectThis pragmatic guide helps beginner researchers get started with online experiments confidently. It is supported by online resources such as case studies which allow you to see the concepts in practice, and weblinks to tools and resources to aid you. 232 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -What do we know about identity processes and how does this relate to the world we live in This book answers this question by considering the contemporary major developments in identity process theory a framework founded by the author in the 1980s for understanding the coping strategies used when identity is threatened. With a focus on issues ranging from group conflict to dementia and mental illness, as well as contemporary events and phenomena such as the rise of the Digital Era and the COVID-19 pandemic,Identityexplores how building and defending a unique identity motivates our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Breakwell brings together ideas of personal identity and social identity to show us how they intersect with one another.This book is essential reading for psychology students and researchers, and those interested in the concept of identity in the social sciences more broadly.Dame Glynis M. Breakwellis Professor Emeritus at the University of Bath and has Visiting Professorships at Imperial College, London and University of Surrey. 192 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Influencers and content creators have profoundly impacted business and culture. This textbook combines cutting-edge conceptual and critical thinking on the subject with practical advice to go above and beyond what existing social media marketing textbooks offer. Using examples from around the world, it examines the influencer phenomenon from a variety of perspectives and also explains why influencers are becoming indispensable to governments, platforms, and brands. Key topics explored are: the influencer phenomenon as a form of persuasion as a structural change in media as a culture shift as a challenge to equality regulations impacting the phenomenon ethical implicationsWith useful features, readers will gain a 360-degree view of one of the world's most important new media phenomena. 384 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This practical, step-by-step introduction to quantitative social science using R will provide low-level undergraduates with a foundation of understanding, ready to build upon as students advance throughout statistics 390 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Taking a global and critical perspective, this textbook presents the concepts, theories and applications from the field of intercultural communication in a lively and easy-to-follow style. Covering all the essential topics, from immigration and intercultural conflict, to intercultural health communication and communication in the workplace, this cutting-edge 4th edition: Explains the key theories and concepts you need to know. Brings theory to life with a range of global case studies. Ties key ideas and debates to the reality of intercultural skills and practice. Adds a new chapter on intercultural communication and business. Expands coverage of topical areas such as health and crisis communication and virtual communication in the workplace.Introducing Intercultural Communicationis the ideal guide to becoming a critical consumer of information and an effective global citizen. It is essential reading for students of intercultural communication across media and communication studies, and international business and management. 368 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Frameworks of Poweris a coherent and comprehensive account of the different frameworks for understanding power that have been advanced by influential thinkers across the social sciences.A true classic in the field, the original edition proved hugely influentialand a major point of reference for scholars at all levels concerned with power.Looking back to the classical literature on power, with special emphasis on Machiavelli and Hobbes, the book concentrates on the analysis of power - from both British and American social and political theorists, and from German Critical Theory and French theorists such as Foucault - and develops upon its theory and its application.The second edition includes a completely new chapter,A History of the Present, which offers a timely, engaging and provocative intervention by analysingthree contemporary crises- the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and climate change -using the circuits of power framework that wasthe central concept of the original work.As well as being an essential textbook for all students in social science disciplines, this wide-ranging and innovative analysis will appeal to scholars in sociology, politics, organization studies and other disciplines. 400 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Business Analysts and Data Scientists are in huge demand, as global companies seek to digitally transform themselves and leverage their data resources to realize competitive advantage.This book covers all the fundamentals, from statistics to programming to business applications, to equip you with the solid foundational knowledge needed to progress in business analytics.Assuming no prior knowledge of programming or statistics, this book takes a simple step-by-step approach which makes potentially intimidating topics easy to understand, by keeping Maths to a minimum and including examples of business analytics in practice.Key features: Introduces programming fundamentals using R and Python Covers data structures, data management and manipulation and data visualization Includes interactive coding not Elektronisches Buch so that you can build up your programming skills progressivelySuitable as an essential text for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying Business Analytics or as pre-reading for students studying Data Science.Ram Gopalis Pro-Dean and Professor of Information Systems at the University of Warwick.Daniel Philpsis an Artificial Intelligence Researcher and Head of Rothko Investment Strategies.Tillman Weydeis Senior Lecturer at City, University of London. 512 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Key Methods in Geography is the perfect introductory companion, providing an overview of qualitative and quantitative methods for human and physical geography. The fourth edition of this essential and accessible primer covers the breadth of the discipline and offer critical and contextual perspectives on research methods. New coverage takes account of newer technologies and practice, and 9 new chapters bring greater diversity of positionality and perspective to the volume, including decolonial methods, predicting, visualizing and modelling climate and environmental change, and writing up research. Case study examples, summaries and exercises have been included in each chapter to enable learning.This is vital reading for any student undertaking a Geography Methods module as well as a valuable resource for any student embarking on independent research as part of their degree. 784 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In a globalised world, entrepreneurial ventures and innovation projects today tend to function internationally across a range of different countries and regions in order to be successful. It is vital therefore for entrepreneurs, innovators and indeed all business professionals to be thinking and acting with a global mindset.This comprehensive textbook helps you to develop such a mindset by drawing on theory, research, examples and case studies. There is a strong focus on developing countries and emerging economies throughout the text given the centrality of these markets to successful business today. Dedicated chapters shine a unique spotlight on timely topics such as migration, immigration, ethnicity and digitalisation in relation to entrepreneurship. Case studies and examples are included from around the world and include small start-ups, SMEs and well-known international brands such as Amazon, Dyson and Uber.Written in an accessible style for readers, there are additionally a wide range of learning features in each chapter including learning outcomes, summaries and discussion questions, alongside visual aids.This text is essential reading for university and college courses related to international entrepreneurship and global innovation.Sarika Pruthi is Associate Professor in the School of Global Innovation and Leadership at Lucas College and Graduate School of Business, San José State University, USA.Jay Mitra is Professor of Business Enterprise and Innovation and Director of the Venture Academy at Essex Business School, University of Essex, UK, and Visiting Professor at Luneburg University, Germany. 520 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Struggling to know why arguments are important at university Unsure about what an argument is, how they work, or how to produce one Then you have come to the right place! Covering both written and verbal arguments, this practical guide will demystify academic conventions. It will show you what an argument is and how it works, providing you with a framework for producing great arguments of your own.Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, theStudent Successseries helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. 216 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -This book introduces 15 foundational studies in cognitive psychology, inviting you to consider the limitations and lasting impact of these studies on the field. This second edition has been updated with the most recent research. 290 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This is the ideal textbook for students and practitioners of all levels. Using over 130 frequently asked questions and corresponding answers, the style makes you feel as though you're talking to an expert. The layout is easy to use and accessible, with all answers written in line with Nursing and Healthcare regulations. Questions include:If I have concerns about a colleague what should I do Can a patient demand a specific treatment When is it possible to treat a patient without their consent What happens at a Coroner s Inquest Find answers to these and many more questions to unravel the complexities of accountability and professionalism in nursing and healthcare. 232 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book introduces quality improvement for anyone studying or working in healthcare. Written in clear, straightforward language, it explores quality improvement from multiple perspectives and outlines a range models and toolkits you can use in practice. Encouraging you to reflect on your role as an improver, the book equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to work through each stage of the improvement process from troubleshooting an issue, to working with others to make an improvement, through to its evaluation. Key features:- Case studies and activities help you to apply theory and methodology to your everyday role.- A comprehensive glossary introduces quality improvement terminology and concepts.- A logical four-part structure moves from the basics up, building your knowledge and understanding as you go. 176 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Taking a global and critical perspective, this textbook presents the concepts, theories and applications from the field of intercultural communication in a lively and easy-to-follow style. 364 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Cognitive Psychology: Revisiting the Classic Studies critically reflects upon 15 of the most influential cognitive psychology papers ever published by researchers such as Chomsky, Loftus, Tulving, and Stroop. This book will familiarise you with the classic studies and show you how they have influenced subsequent research, right up to the present day. This second edition has been updated in light of new research and now contains comments from the living classic researchers on the chapters about their work.This book is ideal for those studying cognitive psychology at the undergraduate level.Revisiting the Classic Studies is a series of texts that introduces readers to the studies in psychology that changed the way we think about core topics in the discipline today. It provokes students to ask more interesting and challenging questions about the field by encouraging a deeper level of engagement both with the details of the studies themselves and with the nature of their contribution. Edited by leading scholars in their field and written by researchers at the cutting edge of these developments, the chapters in each text provide details of the original works and their theoretical and empirical impact, and then discuss the ways in which thinking and research have advanced in the years since the studies were conducted.Michael W. Eysenck is Emeritus Professor at the University of Roehampton and Emeritus Professor and Honorary Fellow at Royal Holloway University of London.David Groome was Senior Academic and Head of the Psychology Department at the University of Westminster, London. 296 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -An essential textbook on Contemporary Cross-Cultural Management covering theory, practice and skills. 454 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -What do we know about identity processes and how does this relate to the world we live in This book answers this question by considering the contemporary major developments in identity process theory a framework founded by the author in the 1980s for understanding the coping strategies used when identity is threatened. With a focus on issues ranging from group conflict to dementia and mental illness, as well as contemporary events and phenomena such as the rise of the Digital Era and the COVID-19 pandemic,Identityexplores how building and defending a unique identity motivates our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Breakwell brings together ideas of personal identity and social identity to show us how they intersect with one another.This book is essential reading for psychology students and researchers, and those interested in the concept of identity in the social sciences more broadly.Dame Glynis M. Breakwellis Professor Emeritus at the University of Bath and has Visiting Professorships at Imperial College, London and University of Surrey. 192 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This textbook links theory to policy and practice and takes a comparative, international focus on current issues, making it vital reading for any student of Youth Justice.The authors draw on examples from Belgium, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand and US as well as the UK, and include both well founded research and their own personal practical experiences. Comprehensive learning features include:chapter objectives, case studies with questions for reflection, a glossary of key terms 280 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book guides you through designing and implementing an online experiment in social science research in a clear and straightforward manner.At an approachable pace, it covers foundational principles of good experimental design before setting out best practice for how to design and conduct web experiments, taking into account the specific methodological challenges of working online with digital tools. The book: Offers practical advice for approaching every stage of the research process Breaks real-world examples into easy to follow steps Focuses on how to make good decisions and choose the right design for your research projectThis pragmatic guide helps beginner researchers get started with online experiments confidently. It is supported by online resources such as case studies which allow you to see the concepts in practice, and weblinks to tools and resources to aid you. 232 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Influencers and content creators have profoundly impacted business and culture. This textbook combines cutting-edge conceptual and critical thinking on the subject with practical advice to go above and beyond what existing social media marketing textbooks offer. Using examples from around the world, it examines the influencer phenomenon from a variety of perspectives and also explains why influencers are becoming indispensable to governments, platforms, and brands. Key topics explored are: the influencer phenomenon as a form of persuasion as a structural change in media as a culture shift as a challenge to equality regulations impacting the phenomenon ethical implicationsWith useful features, readers will gain a 360-degree view of one of the world's most important new media phenomena. 384 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Taking a global and critical perspective, this textbook presents the concepts, theories and applications from the field of intercultural communication in a lively and easy-to-follow style. Covering all the essential topics, from immigration and intercultural conflict, to intercultural health communication and communication in the workplace, this cutting-edge 4th edition: Explains the key theories and concepts you need to know. Brings theory to life with a range of global case studies. Ties key ideas and debates to the reality of intercultural skills and practice. Adds a new chapter on intercultural communication and business. Expands coverage of topical areas such as health and crisis communication and virtual communication in the workplace.Introducing Intercultural Communicationis the ideal guide to becoming a critical consumer of information and an effective global citizen. It is essential reading for students of intercultural communication across media and communication studies, and international business and management. 368 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Frameworks of Poweris a coherent and comprehensive account of the different frameworks for understanding power that have been advanced by influential thinkers across the social sciences.A true classic in the field, the original edition proved hugely influentialand a major point of reference for scholars at all levels concerned with power.Looking back to the classical literature on power, with special emphasis on Machiavelli and Hobbes, the book concentrates on the analysis of power - from both British and American social and political theorists, and from German Critical Theory and French theorists such as Foucault - and develops upon its theory and its application.The second edition includes a completely new chapter,A History of the Present, which offers a timely, engaging and provocative intervention by analysingthree contemporary crises- the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and climate change -using the circuits of power framework that wasthe central concept of the original work.As well as being an essential textbook for all students in social science disciplines, this wide-ranging and innovative analysis will appeal to scholars in sociology, politics, organization studies and other disciplines. 400 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Key Methods in Geography is the perfect introductory companion, providing an overview of qualitative and quantitative methods for human and physical geography. The fourth edition of this essential and accessible primer covers the breadth of the discipline and offer critical and contextual perspectives on research methods. New coverage takes account of newer technologies and practice, and 9 new chapters bring greater diversity of positionality and perspective to the volume, including decolonial methods, predicting, visualizing and modelling climate and environmental change, and writing up research. Case study examples, summaries and exercises have been included in each chapter to enable learning.This is vital reading for any student undertaking a Geography Methods module as well as a valuable resource for any student embarking on independent research as part of their degree. 784 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Influencers and content creators have profoundly impacted business and culture. This textbook combines cutting-edge conceptual and critical thinking on the subject with practical advice to go above and beyond what existing social media marketing textbooks offer. Using examples from around the world, it examines the influencer phenomenon from a variety of perspectives and also explains why influencers are becoming indispensable to governments, platforms, and brands. Key topics explored are: the influencer phenomenon as a form of persuasion as a structural change in media as a culture shift as a challenge to equality regulations impacting the phenomenon ethical implications With useful features, readers will gain a 360-degree view of one of the world's most important new media phenomena.