Books in the Routledge International Handbooks series

The Routledge Handbook of Graffiti and Street Art integrates and reviews current scholarship in the field of graffiti and street art. 43 original contributions are organized around five sections: Definitions, History, And Types; Theoretical Explanations of Graffiti and Street Art; Municipal Variations/Differences; Causes of Graffiti and Street Art; and Effects of Graffiti And Street Art. Chapters are written by experts from around the world with expertise that spans the fields of Art Theory, the Social Sciences, and Visual Studies.

The Routledge Handbook of Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise is the first book to offer a fully comprehensive survey of established and emerging qualitative methods, from conceptual first principles to practice and process. Written by world-leading qualitative researchers, the book reflects upon the nature of qualitative research in sport and introduces the full range of research traditions within which qualitative researchers work.

Few issues have engaged sport scholars more than that of race and ethnicity. This is the first book to offer a comprehensive survey of the full sweep of approaches to the study of race, sport and ethnicity. Exploring subjects such as the global politics of racism in sport, this is essential reading for any student or researcher of sport studies.

The first fully comprehensive review of theory, research and practice in physical education to be published in over a decade, this handbook represents an essential, evidence-based guide for all students, researchers and practitioners working in PE. Showcasing the latest research, it offers insights into programme development, student learning, and teaching across a variety of learning environments.

This handbook provides an authoritative and comprehensive outline of the current state of research across a wide range of areas within Consumer Psychology.It is unique in the international breadth of its contributors and the cross-cultural nature of much of its content.

The Routledge Handbook of Scandinavian Politics is a comprehensive overview of Scandinavian politics provided by leading experts in the field and covering the polity, the politics and the policy of Scandinavia.

This Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the philosophical, conceptual and managerial issues in the field of health tourism.

The Routledge Handbook of Religion and Ecology provides the most comprehensive and authoritative overview of the field. Written by a team of leading international experts, the Handbook discusses dynamics of change within religious traditions as well as their roles in responding to global challenges such as climate change, water, conservation, food and population. It explores the interpretations of indigenous traditions regarding modern environmental problems drawing on such concepts as lifeway and indigenous knowledge. This volume uniquely intersects the field of religion and ecology with new directions within the humanities and the sciences. The sections on environmental humanities and environmental sciences explore the history and significance of other key areas and disciplines of environmental studies in which religion and ecology can be fruitfully located as a dialogue partner for environmental solutions.

The Routledge Handbook of Human Trafficking will provide an interdisciplinary introduction to trafficking in human beings (THB). 50 original essays will guide the reader into the full interdisciplinary range of trafficking in human beings (THB), providing the necessary understanding of the scope of THB and the most pressing challenges to law, policy makers, academia and civil society, as well as to trafficked persons and those assisting them.

This book brings together leading international scholars and offers the first comprehensive and holistic overview of global research on technology, crime and the contemporary criminal justice process

A study in the transformation of the energy security policy arena brought on by two developments - the increased availability of energy in many parts of the world and increasing concerns over the harmful effects of fossil fuels on the environment.

In the context of the increasing global movement of people and a growing evidence base for differing outcomes in child welfare, Routledge Handbook of Global Child Welfare provides a compelling account of child welfare, grounded in the latest theory, policy and practice. Drawing on eminent international expertise, the book offers a coherent and comprehensive overview of the policies, systems and practices that can deliver the best outcomes for children. It considers the challenges faced by children globally, and the difference families, services and professionals can make. This ambitious and far-reaching handbook is essential reading for everyone working to make the world a better and safer place for children.

The Routledge International Handbook of Thinking and Reasoning is an authoritative reference work providing a well-balanced overview of current scholarship spanning the full breadth of the rapidly developing and expanding field of thinking and reasoning. The Handbook contains 35 chapters written by internationally-leading researchers, covering foundational issues as well as state-of-the-art developments in thinking and reasoning research, both in relation to empirical evidence and theoretical analyses.

The Routledge Handbook of Environmental Policy in China focuses on the environmental challenges of China's rapidly growing economy and provides a comprehensive overview of the policies developed to address the environmental crisis. Leading international scholars and practitioners examine China's environmental governance efforts from an interdisciplinary perspective. Divided into five parts, the handbook covers the following key issues: Part I: Development of Environmental Policy in China Part II: Key issues and Strategies for Solution Part III: Policy Instruments and Enforcement Part IV: Related Policy Fields - Conflicts and Synergies Part V: China's Environmental Policy in the International Context