Books published by SAGE Publications Ltd

This book sees leading national and international scholars provide a critical assessment of the relation between 'evidence' and contemporary youth justice policy formation, and it has been fully updated to recognize the major reforms of recent years in the youth justice policy environment.

An authoritative exploration of the current state of the creative industries, showing how students, researchers, entrepreneurs, practitioners and policy makers can make use of recent advances in the systematic study of the creative process on a population-wide scale.

A major statement on the field from one of the world's foremost authorities on ethnography in the social sciences.

A student introduction to the history, present and future of global communication from one of Europe's most respected communication scholars.

Examines the role of public skills policy from a new perspective. This book extends a theoretical analysis to examine the implications for the sectoral approach to skills development as a more effective form of public skills policy.

A cutting edge and cross-disciplinary exploration of the broad field of Japanese Studies. An international team of experts explore land, history and culture, society, medicine, the economy, and politics and foreign relations.

A interdisciplinary, student focused exploration of contemporary global urban economies. It covers the theoretical alongside the empirical, with boxed examples and suggested reading and websites for every chapter.

A interdisciplinary, student focused exploration of contemporary global urban economies. It covers the theoretical alongside the empirical, with boxed examples and suggested reading and websites for every chapter.

The International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) has developed and systematically updated the system of radiological protection, which now recommends optimisation of protection measures within or guided by appropriate restrictions, such as dose constraints or reference levels, in all circumstances. This book deals with this topic.

Fully-updated in line with the new National Curriculum and Teachers' Standards, this Second Edition provides a coherent overview of teaching and learning languages, combining practical strategies for use in the classroom informed by theory and research.

'In an era of "big data" and evidence based practice, this book provides students and practitioners with an engaging and informative way into the world of counselling and psychotherapy research. It is essential reading for those starting to make sense of and engage in empirical study' - Andy Hill, Head of Research, BACP

Two globally respected geomorphologists explain the basics of landform science in 20 concepts. An accessible and student focused companion to the field.

An introduction to the major theoretical approaches in counselling and psychotherapy. It includes two chapters on mindfulness and positive therapy, as well as additional content on ethics, and new developments in each approach, including the research and references.

The chapters in this book develop a working framework and contain worked examples and exercises to make sure that readers get the best results from their research and are fully versed in all the practical aspects of doing action research.

The literature compiled in this four-volume collection explores the real and potential linkages between environmental change and security.

A best-practice guide to teaching in the further education and skills sector, and in professional organizational learning contexts, this volume examines the key concepts underpinning effective teaching and learning.

By examining the historic background of observing and planning, and describing examples of good practice in different group settings, this book will help to monitor a child's progress - what is needed now and to work out what is needed next.

With an emphasis on describing concepts, showing through example and illustrating points with graphs and displays, this book provides readers with a step-by-step introduction to using statistics.

This new edition of the previously titled Improving Working Memory, introduces readers to the topic; and provides strategies to use in the classroom to support student's additional learning needs.

With a unique focus on theory, this introduction to business ethics provides students with all the tools they need to make ethical decisions in practical business contexts.

Can baboons read? That is the thought-provoking question that opens this wonderfully accessible book for trainee and practising primary school teachers to fully understand the process of reading comprehension. It develops subject knowledge and provides practical strategies and lesson ideas to teach comprehension confidently.

The Handbook brings together scholars from around the world to address the global significance of, controversies over and alternatives to intellectual property today. A major statement in a booming field of study.

Introducing students to the research process in a range of educational contexts, this updated Second Edition contains everything they need if they are studying on a research methods course or doing a research project for themselves.

Covering all the key topics and concepts of early childhood, this book teaches students to think critically and encourages questioning and evaluation.

Covering all the key topics and concepts of early childhood, this book teaches students to think critically and encourages questioning and evaluation.

Designed to equip those doing research with the knowledge and tools they need to inform their methodological decisions when planning and conducting studies, this book describes both commonly used methods for health intervention research and outlines the theoretical reasoning underlying these different approaches.

Drawing on the approach used at the NatCen Social Research, this book provides practical, hands-on guidance for implementing cognitive interviewing methods in the context of applied social policy research.

This book helps student teachers learn how to adopt a creative approach to teaching primary science by discussing key aspects of science teaching and how creative approaches can be developed and embedded appropriately.

Practical in its orientation, the text equips students with the tools needed to make strategic marketing decisions and find solutions in a global business environment.