Books published by SAGE Publications Inc

Authored by the expert in the field, the content of this book takes an IPE approach, covers practical as well as theoretical issues, and encourages critical analysis of globalisation by considering alternative approaches.

This work argues that the social construction of gender restricts women's lives and choices, and that this has negative consequences for women's health and wellbeing. It is organized around restrictive social myths about women, such as women being at the mercy of their hormones.

A introduction to social psychology for management students based on six topics: people; gender; flexibility; groups; learning; creativity. The authors offer a framework for analyzing the role of the individual in the group, the group in the organization, and the organization in the environment.

Introduces the rationale, theory and psychotherapeutic practice of psychodrama. This work provides an insight into its origins, outlining its techniques and bringing to life the dynamic interrelationships that form the core of the practice. It also explains psycho dramatic terms and processes and illustrates it using examples from practice.

This work addresses whether folk psychology provides a correct account of the mental causes of our behaviour and whether our everyday terms will be replaced by a language developed from computational models and neurobiology.

In a stimulating analysis of gender and AIDS, Wilton assesses safer sex health promotion and health education discourse, and considers their consequences for the construction of gender and sexuality. She links issues of power, gender, sexuality and nationalism to offer a theoretical foundation for an effective HIV/AIDS health promotion strategy.

Introducing a term to the sociological lexicon: 'postemotionalism', the author argues that the focus of postmodernism has been on knowledge and information, and he demonstrates how the emotions in mass industrial societies have been neglected to devastating effect.

This text highlights the significance of collecting in relation to the cultural process, contemporary attitudes to material culture, and collecting as postmodern activity.

'Cultural studies will never be the same again. Whether you're new to the field or a tired old jade, [it] will have you sitting bolt upright in your seat...brimming with insight and innovation. A landmark book' - Toby Miller Professor of Cultural Studies and Cultural Policy, New York University

This excellent resource was designed to help school administrators, teachers, and board of education members choose from a wide variety of proven practices to attract and retain the best professional staff in this competitive market.

Foreword by Emmy E. Werner This updated edition offers scores of new resources for resilience education as well as an action plan that can be used immediately to build inner strength and flexibility in your students and staff.

The book's in-depth coverage analyzes and compares features, frameworks, tools, methods, outcomes, and reform components for 17 major reading programs.

By surveying both teachers and administrators, and applying her own experiences as both teacher and a principal, Grady examines crucial errors from several key categories.

This curricula-based single resource for K-6 educators addresses the best teaching practices and methods available today and provides teachers with real classroom examples.

See how teamwork and modeling can empower you to better yourself while strengthening instruction for students to become lifelong learners.

Award-winning educator Pearl Solomon presents a clear-headed and cogent analysis of today's high-stakes standards-based testing movement.

This groundbreaking text compiles 20 years of research to prove the link between effective literacy programs and the crucial role administrators play in developing successful literacy instruction.

This comprehensive, easy-to-use guide includes detailed information on 130 common disorders, covering signs and symptoms, primary groups affected, attendance guidelines, medications, and much more.

In this book, you will find all you need to recognize and utilize the valuable rewards uncovered throughout the mentoring process.

This user-friendly guide presents practical solutions for ensuring quality education for all students, regardless of socioeconomic status and cultural heritage.

International best-selling author Noah benShea brings his trademark wit and wisdom to educators once again with a collection that celebrates "the splendor of a sudden thought."

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This comprehensive quick-reference manual empowers educators with the knowledge and strategies necessary to cultivate engaged, proactive students.

This step-by-step guidebook offers effective strategies for writing program grants-advice and insight for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

Veteran school administrators, Streshly and Frase, have taken their classic "quick reference" and combined it with the insight and experience of a practicing school attorney for a comprehensive, updated edition.

Topics include getting started, staffing, collaborating, involving parents, funding, and working in rural and urban settings. A groundbreaking work from experts in the field!

Reaching Out is an invaluable resource for compassionate educators interested in building strong relationships with their students' families.

This dynamic resource demonstrates how imaginative teachers adjust to changes in today's classroom.

Explains the central ideas, debates and theories of work and offers an overview of the social, political and economic contexts of work illustrated from diverse industrial societies. This book is intended as a reference guide for students in sociology, business studies, management learning about work, employment, organizations and labour markets.

In this updated version of the bestseller, you will learn tangible ways to supercharge your teaching skills while avoiding the pitfalls common to beginning teachers.