Books published by SAGE Publications Inc

A research methods textbook that situates research in a larger, historical, cultural and global context with case studies from around the globe.

Cutting edge update of Sasia Sassen's popular exploration of how rapid and wide-spread developments in the areas of money, information, and people have led to the emergence of a new social formation: global cities.

Explores the essential role of managerial theory and practice within the public relations/communications function of organizations.

With new critical thinking questions, data-based exercises, tips on data presentation, and suggested reading lists, this workbook gets students comfortable applying each technique. Helpful software primers on SPSS and Excel provide essential skills. The workbook's CD includes seven data sets that cover a range of measures and applications (available in SPSS, SAS, SYSTAT, Stata, and Excel).

A clear, bold book which provides a contemporary account of why medicine and health matter in our modern society. Written by an expert in both sociology and medicine, it critically explores key areas of debate and policy whilst explaining the practical realities of medicine today.

A concise, engaging analysis of international journalism and foreign correspondence, from the acclaimed author of the bestselling Get Me A Murder A Day! (2009, 2nd Edition). A cutting edge book from a star author in journalism.

A revised second edition introducing students to the latest in media violence and aggression-related research.

An approachable yet critical introduction to the basics of media and communication studies from two experts in the field.

Captivating in content and style, this book is a concise and timely look at the impact of digital technologies for journalism and the journalist through a cultural, political and economic lens.

A user-friendly book that explores and reflects on effective practice in this key area of the social work curriculum, children and families.

In an engaging style, the author--founder of the Idaho Administrative Technology Leadership Center--explores the complexities of change and implementation of technology in schools.

Demonstrates how creative thinking is an essential element of leadership, especially when bringing about change.

This text offers basic generalist practice methods which emphasize the common elements in working with individuals, families and groups.

Examines the place of gender and feminist scholarship in contemporary critical organization studies. In this book, the authors address concerns of critical organizational scholarship, including issues of discourse, subjectivity, power, race, and class.

The ideal course companion or primer for any undergraduate student of IR - the skeleton of the entire discipline in one accessible book.

Focusing on the experience of teaching and practicing international social work, rather than reflecting on the field, this book offers practical knowledge and strategies aimed at actively addressing issues that are critical to the well-being of people, communities, and nations around the world.

Presenting cross-cultural research on a wide range of organizational topics, this book ranges from the individual to the macro level. Among the issues examined are: organizational trust in international settings, HRM issues in international joint ventures, developing strategic advantage across borders, and social partnerships for sustainable growth.

Walks readers step by step through the process of conducting the evaluation, including how to work with children and parents; when to consider and how to incorporate psychological testing; and how to write up the report, including the importance of providing a thorough analysis explaining the link between the data and your conclusions.

A contemporary and engaging student-friendly text with a multinational focus which conveys the dynamism of the science of psychology.

A well priced introductory student reference title for this popular, interdisciplinary field.

An agenda setting book from a major academic figure in the social sciences.

Supporting Families provides an examination of a large scale, privately funded initiative designed to assist families before child protective services needed to involved.

This primer on the mechanics of applying for NIH grants offers hands-on advice that simplifies, demystifies, and takes the fear out of writing a federal grant application

Introduces readers from any background to every step of the qualitative research process, from developing research topics and questions, all the way through writing a final report.

Integrates the most salient research within the interconnected fields of criminology and criminal justice.

Appropriate for beginners and established researchers the book represents SNA in its entirety; as theory as well as method - and is carefully supported by up-to-date statistical models.

The intelligently cross-referenced entries provide a concise overview of the key concepts in the field guiding you through the important debates, sources and research methods in the management and delivery of sport.

Written by internationally renowned scholar Armand Lauffer, the book focuses on how nonprofit agencies operate and not how they are managed. This text addresses the current trend to differentiate how nonprofits are disctint.

Presents an overview of the research, clinical insights, and ethical dilemmas relevant to clinicians who treat intersex youth and their families.

This essential guidebook takes readers step-by-step through the dissertation process, with checklists, illustrations, sample forms, and updated coverage of ethics, technology, and the literature review.