Books published by SAGE PUBLICATIONS

Congress A to Z provides ready-reference insight into the national legislature, its organization, processes, major legislation, and history. No other volume so clearly and concisely explains every key aspect of the national legislature. The Seventh Edition of this classic, easy-to-use reference is updated with new entries covering the dramatic congressional events of recent years, including a demographically younger Congress, the urban-rural divide, and climate change.

A fresh introduction to the European Union that helps students take an analytical look at this dynamic institution.

When it comes to school initiatives, more isn't always better. Today's educators are buried under old practices, new ideas, and recommended initiatives. Before you're tempted to add just one more idea to the pile, take a step back-and an objective look-so that you and your teachers can decide which practices to keep, which to modify, and which to eliminate altogether. This guide provides: A research- and evidence-based framework for determining efficacy Practical steps for removing, reducing, or replacing ineffective practices Action steps, examples, and tips for beginning the work Templates for charting your school's individual path to de-implementation

Logically organized and accessible, this updated Fifth Edition of Gujarati¿s classic text provides students with an overview of the basics of econometric theory from ordinal logistic regression to time series.

How to reach the pinnacle of academic achievementThe dissertation is a tough mountain to climb; half of all doctoral students never make it to the top. To overcome the practical, social, and psychological obstacles along the way, you need a knowledgeable guide and the right tools. This comprehensive how-to guide to developing and writing a quality dissertation provides: Expanded and updated coverage of crucial topics such as conducting a literature review, dissertation support groups, and harnessing technology to conduct research Progress tracking tools, sample forms, resource lists, and other user-friendly elements Thoroughly updated and revised chapters with the most current need-to-know information

In Managing Change in Organizations, Stefan Sveningsson and Nadja Srgrde explore a broad range of perspectives on change management, encouraging critical reflection and making sense of a complex field of theories. Their unique approach based around three key perspectives of change will help students understand: How change is accomplished the tool perspective What change means for those involved the process perspective And Why is change initiated (and is it necessary) the critical perspective This focus on the common how, what and why questions offers students the chance to learn pragmatic tools for managing change, as well as gain an in-depth understanding of different theories and their value.The book is complemented by a range of online resources including PowerPoint Slides, Multiple Choice Questions, and a selection of SAGE Business Cases and journal articles.Stefan Sveningsson is Professor of Business Administration at the School of Economics and Management, Lund University, Sweden.Nadja Srgrde is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Economics and Management, Lund University, Sweden.

Structured around one of the concepts students struggle with the mostthe research questionthis book begins with how to understand the role of good questions before demonstrating how questions underpin good research designs and how social research can be framed as asking and answering questions. Perfect for undergraduate students new to methods, it teaches students how qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research can be used to answer these questions."e;An incredibly resourceful book that contains a forensic insight into social research methods, offering the full range of contemporary approaches. Students will find particular value in the accessibility and detail of the text. Each chapter provides a set of learning outcomes, study questions and further reading."e; - Dr Ruth McAreavey, Newcastle UniversitySupported by a website that maps online resources to key stages of the learning process, it helps students:- Understand the scientific method- Learn the vocabulary of social science research- Plan and design research- Practice with and interpret data- Explore social science literature and improve assignments with good citations- Improve critical thinking.- Extensive visualizations, overviews, examples, exercises, and other learning features, make this the perfect introductory text to build confidence and best practice around research methods.

This third edition continues to guide students through the challenging field of special educational needs and disability. Contextualising SEND in relation to historical, ideological and political developments, this book offers essential support to students as they develop a critical and up-to-date understanding of the practical challenges and opportunities concerning inclusion. New edition features include: *; Up-to-date legislation, such as the SEND Code of Practice *; Material surrounding social, emotional and mental Heath *; New practical case studies, reflections and activities *; Revised chapter summaries *; More on the future of SEND