Books published by SAGE Publications Ltd

Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards, this book provides an overview of the principles and practice of contemporary mental health nursing care. It equips adult nursing students with the skills to respond to the needs of those in their care who face mental health challenges.

The perfect guide for pre-service teacher education students, in both primary and secondary education, to help you use technology in your classroom to effectively support your students' learning.

Mapped to the 2021 RPS Competency Framework and 2018 NMC Standards, this concise book introduces all aspects of nurse prescribing in clear, straightforward terms.

Systematically explains the concepts that have preoccupied medical sociologists from its inception, and which have shaped the field as it exists today.

A highly practical and accessible guide that throws a lifebelt to any counselling trainee or practitioner learning about the research process.

The ideal introduction to research methods in global politics, Lamont offers a broad survey of the leading methods and theories in IR with unrivalled clarity, packed with engaging examples throughout. This is the gold standard, step-by-step guide to embarking on research in IR.

Taking an international approach to the subject, Events Management combines theory and practice to address the challenges and opportunities of working in a global society to help prepare students for the realities of the events management sector.

Taking an international approach to the subject, Events Management combines theory and practice to address the challenges and opportunities of working in a global society to help prepare students for the realities of the events management sector.

Bringing together two core areas of the curriculum, play and literacy, this book offers an innovative approach to examining literacy and language development within the context of children's play.

With all nurses expected to demonstrate leadership, management and team working skills it is vital that students engage with this aspect of their training as early as possible. As well as covering all of the core theory and knowledge, the authors also encourage the reader to explore their own values and experiences.

Accessible, practical, and packed with indispensable advice, this bestselling textbook is the perfect hands-on guide for any student embarking on their own research that now comes with an interactive field guide.

This book gets you up and running with doing complex Bayesian statistics, focussing on applied analysis rather than maths.

As a teacher you are in a position of power. It is the school system which is the starting point for how children learn to view the world and accept knowledge; and you have the power to impact change to create a more inclusive and diverse society. Written by the leading voice in championing antiracist education, this book is your call to action.

Grounded in real examples, this book gives you the skills and confidence to conduct rich, systematic analysis of print and digital documents.

Now in its second edition, Studying Leadership continues to provide a comprehensive overview of the key theories, topics, research debates and major developments in the field of leadership studies.

This book offers a four-step framework for transforming data into innovative, persuasive visualisations that will appeal to different audiences.

This practical guide walks you through your whole research project, from first starting out and deciding on a topic or question to writing up and presenting research.

The standard teaching text for Data and Society modules explaining to undergraduates, in different social-science disciplines, the Big Data Revolution in an accessible and critical way.

Written by respected marketing academics, this popular textbook extends beyond a basic psychological approach to Consumer Behaviour by providing a more empirical understanding of the subject, helping students grasp marketing applications at both individual and market levels.

The gold standard for navigating the literature about policy implementation and governance, this modern classic is the leading introduction to the study of implementation.

This book builds your understanding so you can confidently consume research and conduct your own nursing or midwifery research project.

New to online qualitative research? This book equips you with the skills to make good research choices so you can confidently conduct a project using internet methods.

This book empowers you to take a fresh, effective approach to getting better data from your surveys.

Understanding the Sociology of Health, 3rd Edition is a truly 'readable' introduction to a subject which is often shrouded in jargon. Providing case studies and exercises to really get you thinking, this book shows how sociology provides the means to answer complex questions about health and illness, such as why health inequalities exist:The 3rd edition includes four new chapters on - history of health & healing- sexuality - sport, fitness & exercise - death & dyingThough aimed primarily at students on health and social care courses and professions allied to medicine, this textbook provides valuable insights for anyone interested in the social aspects of health.Visit the companion website at www.sagepub.co.uk/barryandyuill3e to find a range of teaching and learning material for lecturers and students.

From finding participants to writing your questions, this hands on book tells you everything you need to know when doing qualitative interviews.

With an emphasis on psychoanalytic theory, Business, Ethics and Society: Key Concepts, Current Debates and Contemporary Innovations provides a clear, concise introduction to the field of business ethics, while addressing contemporary issues and debates around the impacts of artificial intelligence, social media, the gig economy and populist politics on business and society.