The SAGE Dictionary of Cultural Studies
Author: Chris Barker
Publisher: SAGE
Published: 2004-06-09
Total Pages: 238
ISBN-13: 9780761973416
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Contains over 200 entries on key concepts and theorists of cultural studies.
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Dictionary of Race, Ethnicity and Culture
Author: Guido Bolaffi
Publisher: SAGE
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 376
ISBN-13: 9780761969006
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Race, ethnicity and culture are concepts that are interpreted in various and often contradictory ways. This dictionary provides the historical background and etymology of a wide range of words related to these concepts and ideas.
The SAGE Dictionary of Leisure Studies
Author: Tony Blackshaw
Publisher: SAGE
Published: 2009-09-14
Total Pages: 274
ISBN-13: 1446202321
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →What is Leisure Studies? Who are the key figures in the field? How can we evaluate the relevance of concepts in the field? This is the first full length Dictionary of Leisure Studies. It examines the key concepts, assesses the work of central figures and helps students zero-in on essential issues and conceptual distinctions. The Book: • Provides an unprecedented critical survey of the field • Offers students authoritative, comprehensive accounts of the basic concepts and leading figures • Provides students with core resources to write essays and pass exams Written by teachers experienced with the needs of undergraduates and postgraduates in the field, the book will be quickly recognized as a vital asset in making sense of Leisure Studies.
The SAGE Dictionary of Social Research Methods
Author: Victor Jupp
Publisher: Pine Forge Press
Published: 2006-04-18
Total Pages: 619
ISBN-13: 1446238563
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Bringing together the work of over eighty leading academics and researchers worldwide to produce the definitive reference and research tool for the social sciences, The SAGE Dictionary of Social Research Methods contains more than 230 entries providing the widest coverage of the all the main terms in the research process. It encompasses philosophies of science, research paradigms and designs, specific aspects of data collection, practical issues to be addressed when carrying out research, and the role of research in terms of function and context. Each entry includes: - A concise definition of the concept - A description of distinctive features: historical and disciplinary backgrounds; key writers; applications - A critical and reflective evaluation of the concept under consideration - Cross references to associated concepts within the dictionary - A list of key readings Written in a lively style, The SAGE Dictionary of Social Research Methods is an essential study guide for students and first-time researchers. It is a primary source of reference for advanced study, a necessary supplement to established textbooks, and a state-of-the-art reference guide to the specialized language of research across the social sciences.
Making Sense of Cultural Studies
Author: Chris Barker
Publisher: SAGE
Published: 2002-04-22
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 9780761968962
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In Chris Barker's sequel to Cultural Studies, the author addresses the strengths and weaknesses of the discipline and investigates its practical and academic boundaries. The author also clarifies its underlying themes of study.
The SAGE Dictionary of Quantitative Management Research
Author: Luiz Moutinho
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Published: 2011-02-09
Total Pages: 371
ISBN-13: 1412935296
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Electronic Inspection Copy available for instructors here A must-have reference resource for quantitative management researchers, the Dictionary contains over 100 entries covering the fundamentals of quantitative methodologies; covering both analysis and implementation and examples of use, as well as detailed graphics to aid understanding. Every entry features: -An introduction to the topic, -Key relevant features, -A worked example, -A concise summary and a selection of further reading suggestions -Cross-references to associated concepts within the dictionary
The SAGE Dictionary of Qualitative Management Research
Author: Richard Thorpe
Publisher: SAGE
Published: 2007-12-19
Total Pages: 314
ISBN-13: 1849203415
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →′This comprehensive work extends general ideas, concepts, and techniques of qualitative research into the realm of management research...This is a crucial reference tool for anyone conducting research in this field of study′ - CHOICE With over 100 entries on key concepts and theorists, the Dictionary of Qualitative Management Research provides full coverage of the field, explaining fundamental concepts and introducing new and unfamiliar terms. This book provides: - Definitions - Examples in the field of management studies - Criticisms and possible future directions Engagingly written by specialists in each area, this dictionary will be the definitive and essential companion to established textbooks and teaching materials in qualitative management research.
The SAGE Dictionary of Statistics
Author: Duncan Cramer
Publisher: SAGE
Published: 2004-06-09
Total Pages: 204
ISBN-13: 9780761941385
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The SAGE Dictionary of Statistics provides students and researchers with an accessible and definitive resource to use when studying statistics in the social sciences, reading research reports and undertaking data analysis.
The SAGE Dictionary of Criminology
Author: Eugene McLaughlin
Publisher: SAGE
Published: 2012-11-30
Total Pages: 538
ISBN-13: 1446271765
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Now in its third edition, this bestselling reference text has established itself as the authoritative source covering the key concepts, theories, and methods in criminology and criminal justice. Edited by two of the leading figures in the field, the book is: Comprehensive: with now over 300 entries, the third edition has been updated to include new entries and an expanded editorial introduction Definitive: concepts are precisely defined so students have a clear understanding of the history and development of each topic and debate Student-focused: each entry maps connections across various fields and issues and includes further reading to extend students′ knowledge throughout their studies International: contributions from internationally renowned academics and practitioners ensure that this book is global and comparative throughout This wide-ranging reference and research tool will be an essential companion for students and academics within criminology, criminal justice and legal studies and related fields including sociology, social policy, psychology and cultural studies.
Dictionary of Multicultural Psychology
Author: Lena E. Hall
Publisher: SAGE
Published: 2004-10-28
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 1452236585
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This dictionary is an up-to-date volume that contains numerous references to relevant concepts and terms in the field of multicultural psychology. Professor Lena Hall has collected, studied, and analyzed a multitude of terms in her eleven years of teaching multicultural psychology, and she has gathered them together in this handy, accessible reference book.
