Books published by SAGE Publications Ltd

'This is a practical and engaging guide to completing a dissertation or thesis. Drawing on the author's extensive experience and expertise, the book contains a raft of insights, hints and tips. It will be of great value to all post-graduate students of nursing and midwifery' - David Barrett, Deputy Head of Department of Nursing, University of Hull

A critical exploration of the constructions of childhood across the social sciences. It questions common global Northern conceptions of childhood and children by providing a wider lens through which to challenge inherent Eurocentrism.

With chapter sequencing following the new Curriculum, this book supports trainee teachers to make use of the opportunities presented in the National Curriculum for effective and engaging Primary Science teaching.

A collection of cutting edge essays from leading international names in social theory, social movement studies, political sociology and social contestation.

A collection of cutting edge essays from leading international names in social theory, social movement studies, political sociology and social contestation.

This five-volume Major Work brings together classic and recent papers which examine the topic from all angles and through the lenses of different disciplines.

Remains an indispensable guide to: Power and inequality; Class politics; Post-industrial society; Globalization; and The crisis in democracy.

Remains an indispensable guide to: Power and inequality; Class politics; Post-industrial society; Globalization; and The crisis in democracy.

This interdisciplinary introduction to urban theory explains how the concepts that help us understand the contemporary urban experience have developed and been applied. It discusses a wide range of work - within political science, economics, g

This book engages with key intellectual challenges facing social science today, at a time when it is under considerable pressure to demonstrate its value. It addresses questions that carry implications for research practice, quantitative or qualitative, by making use of contemporary examples, such as the London riots.

Focussing on children aged from 2-11, this book centres on outstanding outdoor practice and how children can learn and develop in natural environments.

Develop your own writing voice and successfully engage readers in your research, with this creative and inspirational academic writing guide.

This new collection brings together the best existing work in assessment education and is introduced by a newly written contextualizing chapter by the major work's esteemed editor, John Gardner.

Using features such as case studies, exercises and points for reflection, this title presents an introduction to managing the supervisory relationship for both trainee and supervisor.

This practical book is a one-stop shop for anyone wanting - or needing - to integrate social media tools into their studies and research. Megan Poore shares the secrets of how to harness the power of social media tools to improve academic productivity.

Combining an examination of theory and research with practical case studies and real examples of teaching practice, this book shows how to engage and motivate children to develop a range of primary English skills.

Childhood social development is an enormous field of research addressing issues to do with emotional development, peer relations, self-esteem and bullying amongst other topics, and through the inclusion of both contemporary and classic papers, these volumes outline the development of the area, our current conceptions, and growing points and controversies.

Whether working in children's centres, outreach and dual-focused services, preschools, kindergartens or schools, this book helps readers develop the skills and strategies to work alongside parents whatever their role.

Covering both general and advanced aspects of multivariate methods, this handbook focuses on regression analysis of cross-sectional and longitudinal data with an emphasis on causal analysis and provides readers with an introduction to and exploration of a large range of techniques.

This Handbook includes extended analysis of critical issues in the ever-expanding field of globalization; the topics covered are interdisciplinary in their approach, reaching well beyond the confines of international relations and political science to encompass sociology, anthropology, history, media and many more.

This essential introduction to the practice and principles of CAQDAS helps readers to choose the most appropriate package for their needs and get the most out of the software once they are using it.

This book seeks to go beyond the vast body of skills-based literature that dominates the study of coaching and mentoring, and focus on the contribution that coaching can make to human resource strategy and organizational strategy.

Focusing on organisation improvement and strategical leadership, this book offers a bank of creative ideas and guidance for teachers already in management positions, and those just starting out reflect on their leadership development.

'First rate and comprehensive. This book has got it just right: a rich blend of academic underpinning and practical examples in a very readable style. You are encouraged to participate in the almost distance-learning approach and via the innovative and thought provoking "stop-points" - Martin Evans, Senior Fellow, Cardiff Business School

A multi-disciplinary overview of key contemporary issues surrounding the excitement, contradictions, conflicts, and tensions arising from the social experience of the city and the emergent trends linked to resolving its problems. A student-focused text, it reviews the theoretical literature, examines policy implications and provides comparative case study material throughout.

Part of the Lessons in Teaching series, this book provides exemplar lessons in phonics and uses them as a starting point for learning, exploring the theory behind them, what makes them good, and how they can be adapted to suit different year groups and different schools.

This book guides practitioners to not only meet the requirements, but improve outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in line with the new SEND Code of Practice.

Talking readers through each step in the research process, and providing practical advice based on years of experience, this text presents the practical realities of doing fieldwork