This completely revised and up-to-date Second edition covers the most urgent social issues facing the UK today, including an analysis of the Black Lives Matter movement, the Covid-19 health crisis, and the new 'gig' economy.

Covers classic theories of group behaviour - a core area of social psychology - and their main applications in organizations.

Each article in this collection has exerted a tremendous impact on the field of organizational behavior.

An essential introduction to rights-based approaches in social policy, this text critically explores how social rights underpin human wellbeing and is ideal for students and researchers in social policy and related applied social science, socio-legal studies and social development fields.

Social Theory and Education Research is an advanced and accessible text that illustrates the diverse ways in which social theories can be applied to educational research methodologies.

A complete guide to preparing for, carrying out and writing up a social work assignment or project, this book uses friendly advice and practical guidance to support students at every stage, whether writing up quantitative research findings or carrying out a literature review.

Placements can be one of the most exciting parts of your social work training but also one of the most daunting. This guide helps you to make the most of your practice learning opportunities. It highlights how you can make the most of your placement, as well as anticipating some of the problem areas and pitfalls to avoid.