This book will walk you through every step of crafting an excellent literature review. It will show you where to find sources, how to assess their quality, and how to combine and integrate these sources into the best possible literature review. From scoping the field to searching the literature to synthesising your findings, this book hits all the spots. Presenting a clear and detailed roadmap to ensure you don't miss a step, the book includes: ? Advice on the best ways to scan and search the literature. ? All the latest information and advice on using AI tools for searching literature. ? Case studies and real-life examples from a range of disciplines so you can learn from other researchers who have been in your shoes. ? DIY activities so you can practice your skills and get to grips with key concepts. ? Guidance on how to analyse and synthesise the findings from your literature searches. ? Advice and guidance on organising your writing. For tutors, each chapter is accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation that will map onto a 10 or 11 week module. Written in Gary's signature easy-to-read style, this book is an essential companion for anyone conducting a literature review in the applied social sciences.
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
Covering the fundamentals of organizational behaviour, as well critically reflecting on the institutions and practices of business life, the seventh edition of Managing and Organizations has been updated to include: * A new chapter on Managing Diversity and Inclusion written by Martyna Sliwa, Professor of Business Ethics and Organisation Studies at Durham University Business School. * A new chapter on Managing Motivation-what drives individuals and teams to excel. * New and revamped case studies and examples from well-known organizations such as Nike, Tiffany, Nokia, Walmart and OpenAI. * An increased focus on sustainability and ethics, demonstrating how organizations can thrive whilst protecting people and planet. This textbook is essential reading for anyone studying organizational behaviour at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Stewart Clegg is Professor at the University of Sydney, Australia and Emeritus Professor at the University of Technology Sydney, Australia. Tyrone S. Pitsis is Professor of Strategic Projects at the University of York, UK Matt Mount is Associate Professor of Strategy at the University of Adelaide, UK.
Covering the fundamentals of organizational behaviour, as well critically reflecting on the institutions and practices of business life, the seventh edition of Managing and Organizations has been updated to include: * A new chapter on Managing Diversity and Inclusion written by Martyna Sliwa, Professor of Business Ethics and Organisation Studies at Durham University Business School. * A new chapter on Managing Motivation-what drives individuals and teams to excel. * New and revamped case studies and examples from well-known organizations such as Nike, Tiffany, Nokia, Walmart and OpenAI. * An increased focus on sustainability and ethics, demonstrating how organizations can thrive whilst protecting people and planet. This textbook is essential reading for anyone studying organizational behaviour at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Stewart Clegg is Professor at the University of Sydney, Australia and Emeritus Professor at the University of Technology Sydney, Australia. Tyrone S. Pitsis is Professor of Strategic Projects at the University of York, UK Matt Mount is Associate Professor of Strategy at the University of Adelaide, UK.
You will never look at social media the same way again. Social media are an integral part of contemporary society. From news, warfare, politics, advertising, consumption, entertainment, friendships, labour, and economy to friendships, leisure, language, and everyday life, they have changed the way we communicate, use information and understand the world. Social media shape and are shaped by contemporary society. In order to understand contemporary society we have to ask critical questions about social media. This book is the ultimate guide for digging deeper into issues of ownership, power, class, and (in)justice. This book equips you with a critical understanding of the complexities and contradictions at the heart of social media's relationship with society. The Fourth Edition contains new chapters and has updated and revised versions of other chapters: ? The book includes a new chapter on TikTok in the context of global capitalism and the geopolitical conflict between China and the USA. ? It explores new topics such as information and social media warfare in the context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the implications of Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter for democracy and the public sphere, the prospects of Twitter-alternative Mastodon, digital fascism, influencers and the attention economy on TikTok, digital capitalism, the role of big data in digital capitalism, The Public Service Media and Public Service Internet Manifesto, social media's digital alienation, and Putinism and information warfare. ? It explores populism, racism, nationalism, militant patriarchy in a chapter on right-wing authoritarianism on social media that includes two case studies of Donald Trump and Putinism. ? It analyses the phenomenon of social media influencers in the age of TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat. ? It explains in an updated chapter what digital capitalism is and what role big data plays in it. ? It explores the growing prominence of platforms and platform capitalism. ? It analyses fake news, misinformation, and surveillance capitalism in the context of Facebook, WhatsApp, Cambridge Analytica, and the Internet Research Agency. ? It shows why Google is simultaneously the Internet's God and Satan. ? It discusses digital democracy and the digital public sphere in the context of Twitter. ? It challenges you to envision and achieve a truly social media that serves the purposes of a just and fair world. ? It introduces platform co-operatives and the Public Service Internet. There are winners and losers in the age of digital capitalism. This book is an essential guide for anyone who wants to critically understand how we got to digital capitalism and capitalist social media, what we can do about it, and what a democratic public sphere looks like.
Since 1997 Representation has been the go-to textbook for students learning the tools to question and critically analyze institutional and media texts and images. This long-awaited third edition has been updated throughout to engage with the impact of digital technology and culture, and the changes in political culture, social movements and the cultural industries. The new edition includes: A new introduction by Jessica Evans and Sean Nixon, focusing on digital media, politics, race and gender Revised chapters with additional content on digital media, de-westernising culture, imperialism and BLM, and new readings tying contemporary issues of race, gender and power Two new chapters exploring digital forms of self-representation and representation in/of Politics, looking at media spectacle, political imagery, Brexit, Trump and climate activism The Third Edition provides an indispensable resource for students and teachers in cultural and media studies.
Since 1997 Representation has been the go-to textbook for students learning the tools to question and critically analyze institutional and media texts and images. This long-awaited third edition has been updated throughout to engage with the impact of digital technology and culture, and the changes in political culture, social movements and the cultural industries. The new edition includes: A new introduction by Jessica Evans and Sean Nixon, focusing on digital media, politics, race and gender Revised chapters with additional content on digital media, de-westernising culture, imperialism and BLM, and new readings tying contemporary issues of race, gender and power Two new chapters exploring digital forms of self-representation and representation in/of Politics, looking at media spectacle, political imagery, Brexit, Trump and climate activism The Third Edition provides an indispensable resource for students and teachers in cultural and media studies.
Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards and written directly for nursing students, this practical and straightforward book covers everything you need to know when conducting a literature or research project plan. Why do you need this book? - A clear and straightforward guide to support you throughout your final year assessment - Updated to include additional types of assessment including service improvement project plans - Takes you step-by-step through the process, from choosing a topic and research question, using and critiquing research, all the way to writing up and completing your project - Case studies and activities hone the critical thinking and decision-making skills you will need to secure top marks
