SAGE Publications

Cultural theory has found a renewed interest in psychoanalysis, bringing many new readers to Freud and his work. This book is an introductory guide to that Freud and brings together for the first time: - an overview of Freud's work which enables the reader to see quickly where, and in which texts, Freud develops his main ideas; - a guide to reading...

There is virtually no record of work on sexuality and rights in South and Southeast Asia, and even less to show how theory can link to practice. This volume fills the gap by demonstrating how the ideas of scholars and activists can be converted into action that can make a difference to people's lives. The 15 original essays span eight countries...

Tailored to meet the needs of business students, this book allows readers to navigate the core legal provisions in employment law and get to grips with crucial issues. The language used is easy to follow and the structure of the book provides an accessible introduction to the subject.Throughout, the book provides relevant examples, gives...

'This accessibly written book is truly innovative in combining an introduction to key perspectives and topics in criminology with a very student friendly study guide to the problems of researching and writing in the discipline' Professor Kevin Stenson, Middlesex University This book offers a timely introduction both to the discipline of...

Aimed at both graduate and undergraduate students majoring in business administration and in other fields of social sciences, Qualitative Marketing Research unpacks the emerging cultural approach in the field of marketing and consumer research and provides an interesting and informed study for anyone interested in cultural approaches to economic...

This hands-on and user-friendly book uses illustrative case studies to demonstrate and explore the potential for change in real social situations. At a time when the term 'action research' is widely misused, and often reduced to a form of low-level evaluation of imposed educational initiatives, this book seeks to assert the academic integrity of...