Sarkozy came to power promising radical political and social change while simultaneously developing a presidential persona that melded the public and the personal under the glare of media attention, unparalleled in the French Fifth Republic. This volume provides a detailed analysis of the fit between his ambitions and the outcomes of his presidency

This comprehensive introduction to schizophrenia is an ideal starting point for students. It covers the theoretical foundations of different perspectives of schizophrenia, including medical, evolutionary and social, to give readers a solid grounding and then discusses the various forms of treatments and the arguments surrounding each perspective.

Science is an active discipline, with the emphasis on 'doing' rather than 'reading' about it. Written for undergraduate scientists, this handy guide outlines the skills expected of them. It provides guidance on tackling different types of assignments, in addition to how to make the most of feedback and prepare for exams.

Drawing on comparisons with historical shake-ups in the film industry, Screen Distribution Post-Hollywood offers a timely account of the changes brought about in global online distribution of film and television by major new players such as Google/YouTube, Apple, Amazon, Yahoo!, Facebook, Netflix and Hulu.

"The search for health needs" was first identified in the 1970s as a key principle that informs and underpins the practice of health visiting. This book draws together pertinent research in this area, and presents the practical implications.

In Search: Theory and Practice in Journalism Online, Murray Dick provides a practical and theoretical overview of the journalistic research potential in various online tools. Written by a leading expert in the field, the book offers experience-based guidance into online search for journalism.

Europe's traditional problem of war between states is being displaced by a new and equally daunting set of security challenges.