This book explores the relationship between contemporary theatre, particularly contemporary theatre directors, and the dramatic canon of plays.

Introducing a conceptual framework called the Paradox Model, this book assesses the challenge of developing sustainability in higher education in the 21st century. For academics and educators from a wide range of disciplines in higher educational settings interested in translating sustainability theory into educational practice.

This book presents a study of the news coverage of extended reality technologies (virtual, augmented and mixed reality; or XR) and how this news corresponds with the marketing of XR products.

Now in its second edition, Parenting Culture Studies seeks to understand how parenting is taken as a particular mode of childrearing that reflects broader social trends.

Explores how the publication of women's life writing influenced the reputation of its writers and of the genre itself during the long nineteenth century -- .

When a football match changes your life for ever . . . a brilliantly compelling novel about the worst sporting disaster in British history: Hillsborough 1989

This student reference A-Z book supports trainee teachers to learn the 'language' of schools and teaching. It covers a wide range of terms used in schools and education in the UK.

With a focus on improving student experiences in higher education, this book explores the challenge through a 'third space' perspective.

A clever and twisty crime novel.

Learn how to think like a sociologist with this short, up-to-date and accessible introduction to studying A Level Sociology or starting Sociology at university. Find out how sociology works and what it can do, as well as where it can take you.

A wide-ranging history of the geography and communities of Kent from the earliest times to the present day.

Employing a generational analysis, this book offers an original approach to the study of Higher Education and documents the changing nature of the relationship between academics and students. Examining wider issues of culture and socialisation, this is a timely contribution to current debates about the University around higher education.

Exploring research methods in the context of early childhood, this popular guide approaches complex ideas in a clear style linking directly to practice. It covers all students need to know about undertaking research in early childhood, including action research, ethics and carrying out a research project. Introducing Research in Early Childhood explains exactly what `research' is, and provides a clear understanding of its importance to an early years or early childhood studies degree. Understand what it means to think critically, and unpick childhood research. Appreciate the importance of ethics . Get to know how research is designed and carried out . Learn how to analyse, examine and understand the importance of others research . Get to grips with translating research into real life in a classroom setting. This title is co-authored with Jo Josephidou, Senior Lecturer in the School of Childhood and Education Sciences at Canterbury Christ Church University

Presents ten essays that explore the point where social justice meets the Justice League. Ranging from comics to video games, Netflix, and cosplay, this volume builds a platform for important voices in comics research, engaging with controversy and community to provide deeper insight and thus inspire change.

Learn how to be a rigorous social researcher with this incisive and engaging book for students studying A level Sociology or starting sociology at university. Examine each major sociological method where research into crime, family life and education is explored in depth, and illustrated using classic and contemporary sociological studies.

A book for primary teachers and those training to teach in primary schools on how to develop positive socially-aware teaching that offers deep learning across different curriculum subjects.

An engaging and accessible book looking at 1970s sf writing, film and television - alongside music and architecture - to reclaim the decade as a crucial period in the history of science fiction.

This book provides new and experienced Special Educational Needs Coordinators with a critical approach to understanding the importance of Outstanding SEN Leadership and how to effectively meet the current SEN policy requirements.