Suitable for Childhood Studies leadership modules and NPQICL courses, for professionals who work to become leaders and managers for services that support young children and their families (including childcare, education, health and family support), this textbook draw on the authors' own experiences in education and the public services sector.

Gilles Deleuze (1925-1995), a key figure in post-structuralism, was Professor of Philosophy at the University of Paris VIII. In this book, Deleuze examines his philosophical pluralism in a series of discussions with Claire Parnet. He describes his own philosophical background, relationships, and some of the central themes of his work.

This book delves into the changes in technology regarding higher education and seeks to define what it means to be a scholar in the digital age.

This vital handbook for directors just starting out offers an overview of historic and current practice as well as key theories, professional advice, interviews with practitioners and a series of exercises to develop the director's own approach and practical skills.

Presents the accounts of the creative journeys of 21 Hollywood filmmakers into the industry's most coveted positions. This book provides an in-depth exploration of each director's artistic roots and the very different environments and attitudes that these outstanding filmmakers have experienced and embraced in their careers and personal lives.

Presents an insightful analysis of the discourse produced by blogs and wikis. This book looks at how blogs and wikis: allow for easier than ever publication; can claim to challenge institutional hierarchies; provide alternate perspectives on events; exemplify globalization; and, challenge demarcations between the personal and the public.

Taking an ethnographic approach, this work offers a critical assessment of the "development encounter", emphasizing that "development" is a multi-faceted process, and a complex site of contestation.