This book is essential reading for any Early Years or Early Childhood Studies student. Bringing you up-to-date with latest developments and key issues, this book helps you to understand the child in relation to society. The book is divided into three parts which focus on the influence on childhood, children's experiences and children's mind, with topics including: ? the Digital Child ? Childhood and Crime ? The refugee crisis ? Working therapeutically with Children Taking a fresh approach, this book introduces the reader to interdisciplinary approaches to child development and extends thinking outside the traditional topics.
This book takes you step-by-step through the Low-intensity CBT interventions, competencies and clinical procedures. It provides a comprehensive manual for trainee and qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners within NHS Talking Therapies anxiety and depression services or for other roles that support Low-intensity CBT. New to this edition: Updated research and references Updated further reading and resources New chapters covering the different modalities available for remote LI-CBT and their benefits and drawbacks: telephone, email, and video New chapter on CBT Self-help in Groups New chapter on Working with People from Ethnic Minority Backgrounds New chapter on Working with Long-term Health Conditions Updated chapter on patient Assessment Updated chapter on Clinical Decision-Making Revised chapter on Using Behaviour Change Models Updated to reflect changes in the new LI-CBT National Curriculum
Extensively updated and expanded to reflect the evolving landscape of online crime, this fourth edition of Cybercrime and Society is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to this complex and fascinating topic. But just what are cybercrimes? And who are the cybercriminals? You will learn how the internet and communication technologies present new challenges to individual and collective safety, social order and stability, economic prosperity and political liberty. From hacktivism and digital disobedience to online harassment and sexual exploitation, Cybercrime and Society is the definitive book for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying modules in cybercrime and cybersecurity. The fourth edition covers new and contemporary issues such as AI and preventative approaches to counter cybercrimes and also includes two new chapters: * Online Falsehoods provides coverage of fake news, disinformation, and conspiracies, each of which have rapidly become a major online problem with significant consequences * Illegal Goods and Illicit Markets combines discussion of issues such as the trade in prohibited goods online and via crypto-markets with discussion of piracy and copyright crime In addition to the extensive updating and expansion of the topics covered in the 2019 edition, all kinds of new developments are introduced and assessed. New case studies and examples are presented, and the international scope and coverage of the book has been further expanded, with treatment of the Canadian and Australian contexts being given greater consideration. Majid Yar is Professor Emeritus of Criminology at Lancaster University. Kevin F. Steinmetz is a Professor of Criminology at Kansas State University.
Inequality lies at the heart of many of the challenges you will face as a social worker as you prepare to work with some of the most excluded, disadvantaged and vulnerable individuals, families and communities. This book is designed to help you think critically about the skills and knowledge you need to understand and tackle inequality, and provide meaningful help to those people most in need. Key topics include: - what is inequality and the role of social work - social inequalities - health and welfare inequalities - global inequalities - the role of social policy - intersectional social work, radical social work and community-based approaches.
Evidence-based practice is central to safe, high-quality and effective nursing. However, learning how to critique evidence and apply it to practice can be challenging at first. Written in clear, student-friendly language, this book builds your understanding of the terminology, theory and practice of using evidence. Learn how to evaluate different sources of evidence, apply this to your clinical decision making and, ultimately, contribute to an evidence-based culture in your workplace. Key features o Each chapter is mapped to the new 2018 NMC standards, showing how what you have learned relates to the requirements of a registered nurse o Filled with activities and student case studies to help you understand how to identify, evaluate and implement evidence-based practice o Promotes an evidence-based culture in all aspects of nursing practice, supporting your professional identity and development
Everything you need to know about Learning Theories in Early Childhood practice. This book explores the key theorists and theories that form the foundation of learning and development in early childhood. Building your own understanding and knowledge of children's learning, it then helps you develop the skills of translating theory into practice. How does this book support you? * The structure of the book mirrors your student learning journey, to compliment your course and seminar reading. * Parts 1 and 2 help you develop your reflective and analytical skills through critical questions, photographs and discussion points. * Part 3 gives real life case studies to help you understand how the theories can be practically applied in settings to improve your own practice.
The ABC of CBT introduces you to the basics of CBT, guiding you through how to apply the key principles, techniques and strategies across a range of disorders. Featuring case studies and worksheets, the book will support you to successfully incorporate CBT into your professional practice.
This is the perfect companion to Derek Haylock's Mathematics Explained for Primary Teachers, 7th edition. It contains 900 questions with detailed solutions and explanatory notes. Test your knowledge of key concepts and principles Apply mathematical skills and knowledge in real-life situations and to mathematical problems and investigations Consider how to respond to children's errors and misunderstandings and how to evaluate different teaching approaches Be inspired to develop classroom ideas that promote understanding and mastery Use me with Haylock: Mathematics Explained for Primary Teachers, 7th edition (978-1-5296-2629-2)
Written by leaders of qualitative methodology, this book provides up-to-date and interdisciplinary insight into a range of qualitative methods. Bringing together different perspectives, contributors discuss theoretical underpinnings of these methods before taking readers through the process of each approach and helping them develop skills needed to carry out this type of research autonomously and with confidence. Highlights include: New chapters on multimethod qualitative research, using digital data and video, and addressing social issues in research. More guidance on how to store and manage data appropriately. Advice on how to publish research in journals. Full of practical tips, exercises and summaries, this book continues to be a masterclass in qualitative research for students and researchers across the social sciences and beyond.
