'The New Early Years Professional' will support the reader in understanding the background to & context of the current situation, as well as helping them reflect on the challenges & possibilities of future early years & interagency working.

Features an inquiry into the historical process of globalization. This work offers a fresh view of the process of globalization and discusses the most important themes, such as policy, trade, cultural imperialism and warfare. It is useful for students of history, politics and international studies.

Conveying through 16 essays the continuing importance of American Studies and the excitement to be gained from its study, this book provides an evaluation of America's place in the world and the often tangled paths that led her there. It also examines ideals such as the commitment to liberty, equality and material progress.

Presents a comprehensive introduction to the culture, history, technologies and theories of new media. This book considers the ways in which 'new media' really are new, assesses the claims that a media and technological revolution has taken place and formulates various ways for media studies to respond to various technologies.

This comparative text examines the rise of non-orthodox medicine and theorizes the changing nature of health care in modern societies. It engages with sociological debates on modernity and postmodernity, anthropological work.

New Perspectives in Special Education opens the door to the fascinating and vitally important world of theory informing contemporary special education. It examines theoretical and philosophical orientations such as 'positivism', 'poststructuralism' and 'hermeneutics', relating these to contemporary, global views of special education.

Drawing on interviews with 75 leaders from multinational corporations and NGOs, Schein explores the psychological motivations of sustainability leaders. Applying theories from developmental psychology, Schein demonstrates how the complexity of sustainability is driving new approaches to leadership.

A powerful and comprehensive survey of the early years of the American Republic.