Sociology and Social Policy
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A Modern Guide to the Economics of Crime
Edited by Paolo Buonanno, Paolo Vanin, Juan Vargas
A Modern Guide to the Economics of Crime discusses the evolution of a field, whose growing relevance among scholars and policymakers is partly related to the persistence of crime and violence around the world and partly to the remarkable...eBook:Find out more£31.16
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Research Handbook on Populism
Edited by Yannis Stavrakakis, Giorgos Katsambekis
Examining one of the most hotly debated topics in contemporary politics, media and academia, the Research Handbook on Populism brings together a diverse range of academics from across the globe to provide a detailed and comprehensive ove...eBook:Find out more£48.00
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Handbook of Social Computing
Edited by Peter A. Gloor, Francesca Grippa, Andrea Fronzetti Colladon, Aleksandra Przegalinska
Responding to the increasingly blurred boundaries between humans and technology, this innovative Handbook reveals the intricate patterns of interaction between individuals, machines, and organizations. Using cutting-edge data and analysi...eBook:Find out more£48.00
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Handbook of Social Impact Assessment and Management
Edited by Frank Vanclay, Ana Maria Esteves
This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License. It is free to read, download and share on Elgaronline.com. This carefully conceived Handbook presents a state-of-the-art discussion of the field of so...eBook:Find out more£48.00
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Handbook of Quality of Life Research
Edited by Robert W. Marans, Robert J. Stimson, Noah J. Webster
This erudite Handbook demonstrates how multiple approaches have been used to conceptualize, measure, and model the complex issue of quality of life (QOL) and individual well-being, emphasizing place and space as critical factors in a mea...eBook:Find out more£48.00
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The Value of Theorizing
Alexander Styhre
In this compelling book, Alexander Styhre presents a comprehensive analysis of the role and purpose of theory within the university setting. Critiquing current university governance practices which assess research quality based on citati...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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Research Handbook on Inequalities and Work
Edited by Cynthia Forson, Geraldine Healy, Mustafa B. Öztürk, Ahu Tatli
This multidisciplinary, international Research Handbook on Inequalities and Work examines disparities within contemporary working life and comes at a critical juncture of socio-historical change. As the world reels from the impact of eco...eBook:Find out more£48.00
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Elgar Encyclopedia of Corporate Communication
Edited by Klement Podnar
This comprehensive Encyclopedia captures the intricacies of corporate communication, offering 87 clear, succinct definitions of important concepts within marketing, business, organizational communication and public relations followed by ...eBook:Find out more£48.00
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Research Methods in Deportation
Edited by Agnieszka Radziwinowiczówna
This prescient book explores how to confront the methodological and ethical challenges in researching deportation. Agnieszka Radziwinowiczówna introduces a ‘power-knowledge’ approach, crucially taking into account the power imbalances th...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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China’s Health Silk Road
Gerald Chan
In the fourth instalment of his ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ series, Gerald Chan provides a critical analysis of China’s vaccine diplomacy. Locating it within China’s wider infrastructure development strategy, Chan deploys geo-developmenta...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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Handbook on Social Innovation and Social Policy
Edited by Stephen Sinclair, Simone Baglioni
Applying a critical perspective to stimulate dialogue and mutual learning between the interconnected fields of social innovation and social policy analysis, this dynamic Handbook investigates the often-contested relationship between thes...eBook:Find out more£48.00
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Research Handbook on Transitions into Adulthood
Edited by Jenny Chesters
This prescient Research Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges that young people from across the globe face as they navigate the transition from adolescence to adulthood.eBook:Find out more£48.00