Strategic Communication Research Methods provides students with the knowledge and tools they will need to use and conduct research effectively in their careers. While theory and methods are emphasized throughout, the focus on cultivating transferable skills and the relevant application of knowledge reinforce the book's practicality. Students ......
Making Sociological Sense is an engaging anthology that introduces students to the field of sociology through exposure to the work of sociologists. Through a collection of research-based articles, students learn how to articulate the sociological perspective and its contribution to the understanding of human behavior and society. They develop ......
An Integrated Approach for a Diverse and Changing World
Teaching Literacy and Social Studies: An Integrated Approach for a Diverse and Changing World focuses on merging literacy development with social studies education. The book provides future educators with strategies to enhance students' literacy skills while simultaneously deepening their understanding of social studies content. Tools for ......
The fifth edition of this cutting-edge, comprehensive textbook on crime scene investigation. Using a systematic approach, Crime Scene Investigation Reconstruction outlines techniques for students and law enforcement professionals on how to answer the critical what, who, and when questions of crime scene investigations. With a focus on crime ......
Research Methods in Social Work helps students develop evidence-based practice by involving them in the process of research methodology. An innovative storytelling approach follows two students engaged in internships who go through the steps and tasks required to design a program and evaluate it in their practicum. Readers can see how realistic ......
A Reflective Approach to Critical Thinking and College Success focuses on the introspective aspects of learning, aiding students in developing an understanding of their thinking patterns, which is integral to fostering a growth mindset and academic excellence. The book emphasizes metacognition as a means of personal growth, equipping students with ......
Customer Oriented Safety: Implementation, Management, and Culture addresses the imperative field of safety management, focusing on the practical aspects of safety implementation, management strategies, and cultivating a culture of safety within organizations. The text presents safety through historical perspectives, charting its evolution and ......
Child Abuse and Neglect: Culture, Research, and Theory explores the complex issue of child maltreatment through diverse lenses, addressing cultural nuances, research methodologies, and theoretical frameworks. The book integrates global perspectives on the rights of the child with rigorous research standards and theoretical analysis to offer a ......
Gangs and Crime: Explanations and Interventions presents readers with a curated collection of readings that explore various issues, challenges, and proposed solutions related to street gangs in the United States. The book is organized into two distinct units, which focus on the history and causes of gangs and societal responses to gangs, ......
