Sociology and Social Policy
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Advanced Introduction to Political Networks
Volker Schneider
Providing a comprehensive overview of the key fields in political network research, Volker Schneider demonstrates that relational structures play a crucial role in many areas and levels of politics and policymaking as interaction, commun... -
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Rethinking Rural Studies
David L. Brown, Mark Shucksmith
Rethinking Rural Studies presents an explicitly trans-disciplinary perspective on rural social science. David L. Brown and Mark Shucksmith identify emerging issues and research avenues on the topic, highlighting opportunities for rural s... -
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A Research Agenda for Gender and Health
Edited by Jasmine Gideon, Sarah Hawkes
A Research Agenda for Gender and Health critically examines a diverse range of health topics relating to gender. Employing a global range of empirical case studies, expert authors assert that gender equality is fundamental to creating he... -
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Framing the Economy of the Future
Edited by Niels Faber, Sjors Witjes
This book explores fundamental socio-economic trends that are radically changing perspectives on the relationship between people and the world around them. Focusing on the principles of sustainability, circularity and inclusivity, it ill... -
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Handbook of Research Methods in Behavioural Economics
Edited by Morris Altman
This comprehensive Handbook addresses a wide variety of methodological approaches adopted and developed by behavioural economists, exploring the implications of such innovations for analysis and policy.eBook:Find out more$55.96
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Handbook of Gender and Technology
Edited by Eileen M. Trauth, Jeria L. Quesenberry
Written in an accessible style with comprehensive coverage, the Handbook of Gender and Technology provides an excellent foundation examining gender equity in technology fields. Covering the state of the art, chapters consider three key i...eBook:Find out more$53.56
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Teaching Social Policy
Edited by Zoë Irving
Drawing together international perspectives and disciplinary sub-fields of comparative and global social policy, this book provides an insightful guide for educators and academics embarking on or revisiting the design and teaching of cla...eBook:Find out more$35.16
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Teaching Social Inequality
Garth Massey
The growing chasm between rich and poor, within societies and between nations, has enormous implications not only for people’s well-being and life chances but for the prospects for democracy throughout the world. From the interpersonal t...eBook:Find out more$34.36
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Research Handbook on Housing, the Home and Society
Edited by Keith Jacobs, Kathleen Flanagan, Jacqueline De Vries, Emma MacDonald
This dynamic Research Handbook explores key perspectives, topics and methodologies used to understand housing, the home and society. Pairing social theory with a broad range of case studies from the Global North and South, it offers a un... -
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Handbook on Religion and Health
Edited by James R. Cochrane, Gary R. Gunderson, Teresa Cutts
This revelatory Handbook explores the relationship between religion and health, emphasising the effects of organised religion and spirituality on community, population, and public health. While comprehensively summarising the current sta... -
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Handbook on Evaluation
Edited by Reinhard Stockmann
In this Handbook, Reinhard Stockmann and other esteemed experts in the field provide a systematic and comprehensive exploration into the planning, process, implementation and utilisation of evaluations. Covering the process and individua... -
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Research Handbook on Communication and Prejudice
Edited by Elvis Nshom, Stephen Croucher
This informative Research Handbook brings together a unique combination of methodological, philosophical and theoretical perspectives to present a comprehensive overview of communication and prejudice research