A Comprehensive Introduction to Political Thought: Western and Non-Western Traditions familiarizes students with global political theories and perspectives. The book addresses Western and non-Western traditions of political thought, including a traditional emphasis on modern ideology such as liberal democracy. It also includes diverse traditions ......
Written for students who have had little to no experience in computer programming, A Comprehensive Introduction to Python: From the Basics to Data Analytics covers not only the syntax and structure of the Python programming language but fundamental computer programming concepts that are the same across all programming languages. It also prepares ......
A Contemporary Compendium of Modern Physics equips physics, astronomy, and astrophysics students with the essential knowledge they need to achieve success within their respective majors. The text is specifically written for upper-division students, but also well prepares readers from lower-division classes for more advanced elective courses and ......
Recognizing that counselors are often the primary source of therapeutic care, A Counselor's Guide to Psychopharmacology and Alternative Treatments provides readers with an overview of the fundamentals of psychopharmacology so they can help facilitate medication-based treatment plans and more fully meet their clients' needs. The text bridges the ......
A Field Guide for Social Workers grounds readers in a conceptualization of field that considers the history and evolution of the professional, social work education and field education. Throughout this thoroughly updated text, author Shelagh Larkin emphasizes context, "doing," mentorship with faculty and field instructors, professional development ......
A Film Theorist's Companion is both an accessible reader for today's film students and a focused examination of what critical film theorists consider important. The carefully curated readings featured in this anthology explore the methods, tropes, and codes by which auteurs tell stories. The selections in the second edition are organized into ......
A History of American Popular Music helps readers become more discerning consumers of American popular music through the study of its fascinating history. The text underscores the increased enjoyment and inherent discovery of new music styles and artists when one learns how to describe, analyze, and deconstruct music. Students are encouraged to ......
A History of the Modern Middle East provides students with a primer on the major historical events that have shaped the Middle East over time. The book integrates environmental considerations throughout the historical narrative and includes material on the Nile Valley Sudan, a region often missing from traditional Middle East texts. The opening ......
A History of the United States through High-Profile Assassinations presents a unique perspective on American history, framing the narrative through a sequence of notable assassinations and attempted assassinations. This approach offers a novel lens through which to examine historical continuity and change. The text emphasizes the broader social, ......
