SAGE Publications

From Postgraduate to Social Scientist is essential reading for any postgraduate or new researcher who is interested in a career in the social sciences. The book describes the skills needed for success in moving from being a student to becoming an academic or professional social scientist. Written by experts in the field, Gilbert et al. offer a...

This volume is devoted to understanding the politics in, and of, communication. The contributors explore the political terrain on which various processes of communication unfold, as well as investigating the political configurations of communication processes. Through conceptual articulations, theoretical constructs and empirical data, the...

Globalization Crime brings together the closely related subjects of criminology and global sociology. Ideal for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students, it examines established topics such as transnational policing and organised crime. It also delves into new territory and explores the issues surrounding international criminal justice,...

This is the book that criminology students have been waiting for. Written in a lively and conversational style, it introduces and familiarizes students with a set of basic notions which are essential to the study of crime and its control. The book explains the background to the ideas that underpin current debates about crime. It explores the...

"A concise introduction to existential counselling is a superb addition to the literature on existential counselling and psychotherapy. Martin Adams provides an excellent overview of the field for those who are new to it at the same time as distilling key features in a way which will be valuable for experienced practitioners". (Meg Barker, Senior...

Designed for users already familiar with basic computer operations, Neil J. Salkind's Excel Statistics: A Quick Guide shows readers how to utilize the features of Microsoft Excel to answer both simple and complex questions about data analysis. Excel novices and experts alike will find this text not only practical but easy to use and engaging. Key...