Social Policy for Child and Family Development: A Systems/Dialectical Perspective is designed to help students think critically and dialectically about social policies that affect children and families. Based on the belief that no single policymaking position has all the answers, the book offers a model that reduces the tendency to present only ......
Filling a gap in the literature and featuring an emphasis on using new media in communication research, Social Media Research Methods introduces students to a variety of social media research methods and data analysis strategies. The text recognizes the richness of the data available within social media platforms and underscores the importance of ......
Featuring contributed chapters written by experts in the communication discipline, Social Media and Close Relationships provides readers with a dynamic exploration of the interplay between technology, social media, and personal interactions. The book begins with an introduction to the core framework of social media affordances, examining how ......
The second edition of Social Justice Movements is a reader about democracy in action. The anthology examines past movements for social, political, and economic justice and their impact on existing political and social structures. Each carefully curated reading speaks to historical events and movements that transcended human consciousness and moved ......
Social Context of Education provides readers with a thorough understanding of how historical and current societal factors influence educational systems and practices, making it a valuable resource for students preparing to become educators or policymakers in the field of education. The textbook is well suited for courses and programs in education, ......
This thoroughly updated edition of Social and Behavioral Foundations of Public Health emphasizes the importance of social environmental and cultural dimensions of health by examining current issues in health from a wide range of social and behavioral science perspectives. The book uses a social-ecological framework to address multilevel influences ......
A Guide to Anchoring, Hosting, Voice-overs, and More
So You Want to Be on Air? A Guide to Anchoring, Hosting, Voice-overs, and More introduces readers to the most important components a dynamic on-air personality must have, including voice, body language, being on-camera, and appearance. The text underscores how each element requires dedicated training, consistent practice, and the ability to adapt ......
Small Group Communication: Readings and Reflections provides students with a collection of articles that introduce key concepts, ideas, and theories regarding the dynamics of communication within small groups. Unit I provides strategies for creating effective teams, including building relationships and improving cohesiveness. Additional units ......
A Nurse Educator's Guide to Innovative Program Development
Aligned with the clinical judgement competencies developed for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)'s RN-NCLEX licensure exam, Simulation and NCSBN Clinical Judgement Measurement Model: A Nurse Educator's Guide to Innovative Program Development guides nursing faculty through the process of integrating the Clinical Judgement ......
