Books published by SAGE Publications Ltd

An introduction to conducting educational research for trainee teachers or anyone undertaking classroom-based research.

Clear, focused and informative, this student friendly text is the perfect introduction to a diverse field. Written by an acknowledged authority, it defines, applies and explains the core topics needed to understand the body in modern society.

An essential guide to mentorship in health and social care.

Written by authoritative figures in the field, this unique textbook provides students with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental theoretical and conceptual groundings of political marketing.

This innovative guide to research in early childhood takes you step-by-step through the research process.

An introductory guide to best practice in report writing for social workers

An essential introduction to what nursing is all about for first year nursing students and those applying to nursing courses.

A fully revised, accessible yet critical analysis of the key issues surrounding the curriculum for trainee teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

An essential text for primary trainees providing guidance on embedding primary ICT across the curriculum and strengthening ICT subject knowledge.

Written by high-calibre contributors, this new edition covers the ethical issues relevant to researchers today (e.g. digital data sharing/regulation) with a real world focus and practical examples.

Tried and tested approaches to help students who are at risk of exclusion.

This important set captures the diversity of post-Soviet politics so as offer a timely collection of seminal excerpts on the subject, thereby giving insight into how we understand Russia today.

A new edition of this popular companion to childhood studies. The first edition was adopted heavily in both education and sociology departments, and the authors have made a timely, well-written update.

A practical and accessible text for trainee primary school teachers examining the 'new literacies' and exploring their place in primary schools.

A guide to study skills for students on health and social care foundation degree programmes.

This book gives nursing students a robust foundation for understanding and developing skills to work with people experiencing dementia.

An essential text for primary trainees providing guidance on embedding primary English across the curriculum and strengthening English subject knowledge.

A step-by-step, interactive guide for students covering every stage of doing their education research project.

Practical ideas and advice to help dyslexic students with their studies.

Accessible step-by-step guide for all those involved in curriculum planning and in the preparation of nursing education.

In nine parts, Graham Walden explores what a focus group is, how they are best used, the strengths and weaknesses of focus groups as well the ethical issues surrounding focus groups and more.

An agenda setting new edition of a classic text. Chris is a leading authority in body studies and this comprehensive text provides chapter-by-chapter coverage of the major theories, approaches and studies.

Responding to the growing need for integrative practice and the recent explosion of CBT, this book objectively compares and contrasts CBT and person-centred approaches. It subsequently shows how counsellors can incorporate relevant cognitive and behavioural skills into their work without betraying their humanistic values.

The acclaimed British Social Attitudes survey is the essential guide to the topical issues and debates facing British Society today. The 28th Report looks at both life under Labour, and also the prospect of life under the Coalition.

This is a complete guide on how to become a successful teacher of English in the secondary school.

Mike Rowe has brought the issues of race and crime bang up to date in this compelling, accessible, pedagogically informed book.

Contemporary and forward looking, The SAGE Handbook of Marketing Theory provides conceptual cohesion by drawing together a wide range of perspectives in one volume.

Comprehensive coverage on the state of research, critical analysis and promising avenues for further study on prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination.

The SAGE Handbook of Power is the first touchstone for any student or researcher wishing to initiate themselves in the state of the art.