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Child Abuse and Neglect

Child Abuse and Neglect

Child Abuse and Neglect examines the latest research on this important topic discussing what it entails how to recognize it and how to report it. The book begins with an overview of child maltreatment including its history a summary of the research and the risk factors before exploring issues of mandated reporting. It then considers different forms of maltreatment – physical abuse neglect psychological maltreatment sexual abuse fetal abuse and Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome. The authors discuss incidence estimates and consequences as well as resiliency for each type of maltreatment and then review legal issues including forensic interviewing. The book concludes by providing an overview of what happens to a child after a report is filed along with suggestions for preventing child maltreatment. This edition has been thoroughly updated throughout to cover the latest theory and research. Referencing the DSM-V the book also features updated coverage of state and federal laws to reflect new legislation and additional case studies covering real-world events such as the sexual abuse scandals within USA Gymnastics the Boy Scouts of America and the Southern Baptist Convention. Written with students in mind the book features a wealth of engaging learning tools throughout including: Theory Highlight boxes Focus on Research boxes Case Examples Legal Examples Focus on Law boxes Discussion Questions and Key Terms. It will be essential reading for all students taking courses on child abuse child maltreatment family violence or sexual and intimate violence taught in psychology human development education criminal justice social work sociology women’s studies and nursing. This book will also be an invaluable resource to workers who are mandated reporters of child maltreatment and/or anyone interested in the problem. This book is based on the legal system and the Child Protection System in the United States of America. It is accompanied by a set of online instructor resources.

GBP 105.00
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Criminal Law

Sales Management Analysis and Decision Making

Women's Lives A Psychological Exploration

Women's Lives A Psychological Exploration

Women’s Lives integrates the most current research and social issues to explore the psychological diversity of girls and women varying in age ethnicity social class nationality immigrant experience sexual orientation gender identity ableness and body size and shape. The text embeds a lifespan perspective within each topical chapter and has an intersectional approach that integrates women’s diverse identities. It includes rich coverage of women with disabilities and on middle-aged and older women throughout. Taking a deeper transnational focus it also examines the impact of social cultural and economic factors in shaping women’s lives around the world. This edition explores the latest areas of research and tackles important contemporary topics such as: feminization of immigration media portrayals of LGBTQ individuals and immigrants regulating testosterone levels in women’s sports; disorders of sexual development; nonbinary identity the effects of social media on body image; sizeism new classification of sexual disorders menstrual equity and the tampon tax migrant women as transnational mothers academic environment for low-income ethnic minority and immigrant women effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on women’s employment and work-family balance the dilemma of unpredictable work hours healthcare barriers experienced by immigrant women and LGBTQ individuals #MeToo movement; vigilante gender violence the fourth wave of feminism the role of immigrant women and ethinc minority women in grassroots feminist activism men’s support of feminist issues and more Boasting a new full-color design and rich with pedagogy the book includes several boxed elements in each chapter. In The News boxes present current news items designed to engage students in thinking critically about current gender-focused events and issues. The What You Can Do boxes give students examples of applied activities that they can engage in to promote a more egalitarian society. Get Involved boxes ask students to collect data and to critically think about the explanations and implications of the activity’s findings. Learn About the Research boxes expose students to a variety of research methods and highlight the importance of diversity in research samples by including studies of underrepresented groups. At the end of each chapter What Do You Think questions foster skills in critical thinking synthesis and evaluation by asking the student to apply course material or personal experiences to provocative issues from the chapter. The If You Want to Learn More feature provides names of the most current books available on various topics that are discussed in the chapter. Combining up-to-date research with an approachable and engaging writing style Women’s Lives is an invaluable resource for all students of gender from psychology women’s studies gender studies sociology and anthropology. | Women's Lives A Psychological Exploration

GBP 120.00
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Social Psychology

Vacuum and Ultravacuum Physics and Technology

Energy And Life

Principles of Research in Behavioral Science Fourth Edition

The Broadcast Journalism Handbook

The Broadcast Journalism Handbook

This exciting and comprehensive text takes students trainees and professionals into the world of the modern-day newsroom covering both key techniques and theory in detail. The second edition has been revised and updated to include all the technical regulatory and theoretical advances in recent broadcast custom and practice and is influenced by newsrooms around the country. Main features:Complete coverage of all the key skills: news gathering interviewing writing and story-telling live/location-reporting online editing graphics and presentation. Expert advice and contributions from leading broadcast journalists from the BBC ITV and Sky News. The Essential Guide a section on how to get a job the law and an up-to-date glossary of broadcasting terms. Workshops and Exercises which provides the opportunity to practise key skills. Case Study A Closer Look and Thinkpiece boxes help put the theory into context. Remember and Tip boxes summarise key concepts and offer guidance. Downloadable resources demonstrating filming techniques and editing ideas. New for the second edition:Greater emphasis on online elements of broadcast journalism and the role of social media in news gathering. A focus on the interactive nature of the contemporary news process - how to find user-generated content empower audiences and engage listeners and viewers. The key skills required for students taking the new NCTJ Broadcast Journalism exams. Ideal for students on journalism courses at all levels this text is also useful for professionals and trainees working in broadcast print and other media and those looking at broadcast journalism in the wider context of media studies. | The Broadcast Journalism Handbook

GBP 130.00
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Clinical Pediatric Nephrology

Vintage Games An Insider Look at the History of Grand Theft Auto Super Mario and the Most Influential Games of All Time

Animate to Harmony The Independent Animator's Guide to Toon Boom

Drugs and Pregnancy A Handbook

Cross-Cultural Psychology Critical Thinking and Contemporary Applications Seventh Edition

Cross-Cultural Psychology Critical Thinking and Contemporary Applications Seventh Edition

Written in a conversational style that transforms complex ideas into accessible ones this international best-selling textbook provides an interdisciplinary review of the theories and research in cross‐cultural psychology. The text’s unique critical thinking framework including Critical Thinking boxes helps students develop analytical skills. Exercises interspersed throughout promote active learning and encourage class discussion. Case in Point sections review controversial issues and opinions about behavior in different cultural contexts. Cross‐Cultural Sensitivity boxes underscore the importance of empathy in communication. Numerous applications prepare students for working in various multicultural contexts such as teaching counseling health care and social work. New to the 7th Edition: over 190 recent references particularly on studies of non-Western regions such as the Middle East Africa Asia and Latin America as well as the United States and Europe. broader discussion of gender roles and health behaviors across cultures. new discussions related to the psychological fallout of both globalization and anti-globalization tendencies. greater attention shifted from general psychological theories to specific challenges of cross-cultural psychology. new or revised chapter openings that draw upon current events. more examples related to the experiences of international students in the United States and indigenous people. updated figures tables and graphs that are also available for download for instructors to utilize in their online teaching. new research on global trends nationalism gender race religious beliefs parenting styles sexual orientation ethnic identity and stereotypes immigration intelligence substance abuse states of consciousness DSM-5 cultural customs evolutionary psychology treatment of psychological disorders and acculturation. online resources for instructors and students. The dynamic author team brings a diverse set of experiences in writing this text that provides cross-cultural perspectives on topics such as sensation perception consciousness intelligence human development emotion motivation social perception personality psychological disorders and various applied topics. | Cross-Cultural Psychology Critical Thinking and Contemporary Applications Seventh Edition

GBP 115.00
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Biotic Stress Management in Tomato Biotechnological Approaches

Understanding Solid State Physics

Understanding Solid State Physics

Keeping the mathematics to a minimum yet losing none of the required rigor Understanding Solid State Physics Second Edition clearly explains basic physics principles to provide a firm grounding in the subject. This new edition has been fully updated throughout with recent developments and literature in the field including graphene and the use of quasicrystalline materials in addition to featuring new journalistic boxes and the reciprocal lattice. The author underscores the technological applications of the physics discussed and emphasizes the multidisciplinary nature of scientific research. After introducing students to solid state physics the text examines the various ways in which atoms bond together to form crystalline and amorphous solids. It also describes the measurement of mechanical properties and the means by which the mechanical properties of solids can be altered or supplemented for particular applications. The author discusses how electromagnetic radiation interacts with the periodic array of atoms that make up a crystal and how solids react to heat on both atomic and macroscopic scales. She then focuses on conductors insulators semiconductors and superconductors including some basic semiconductor devices. The final chapter addresses the magnetic properties of solids as well as applications of magnets and magnetism. This accessible textbook provides a useful introduction to solid state physics for undergraduates who feel daunted by a highly mathematical approach. By relating the theories and concepts to practical applications it shows how physics is used in the real world. Key features: Fully updated throughout with new journalistic boxes and recent applications Uses an accessible writing style and format offering journalistic accounts of interesting research worked examples self-test questions and a helpful glossary of frequently used terms Highlights various technological applications of physics from locomotive lights to medical scanners to USB flash drives A Solutions Manual is available for qualifying course adoptions and can be requested under the Support Material tab. There is also a dedicated Companion Website available with further student and instructor resources.

GBP 94.99
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Public Opinion

An Introduction to Forensic Genetics for Non-geneticists

A History of the World's Religions

Microbial Remediation of Azo Dyes with Prokaryotes

Course Notes: Constitutional and Administrative Law

Digital Nature Photography The Art and the Science

eMarketing Digital Marketing Strategy

Marine Microbiology Ecology & Applications