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Advanced Introduction to Social Movements and Political Protests
Karl-Dieter Opp
This Advanced Introduction is an accessible and critical review of the most important theories and concepts in the field of social movements and political protests. Karl-Dieter Opp precisely outlines the strengths and weaknesses of the d...eBook:Find out more$19.96
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How to Manage International Multidisciplinary Research Projects
Edited by Linda Hantrais
This insightful How to guide is expertly crafted to assist mid-career academic and non-academic researchers in preparing for new and innovative ways of working in international multidisciplinary environments.eBook:Find out more$28.00
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Teaching Social Work
Neil Thompson
There are particular challenges involved in teaching social work. As with other professional disciplines, it is not simply a matter of passing on the key elements of the knowledge base; there is also the need to equip students to be able...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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Handbook on Academic Freedom
Edited by Richard Watermeyer, Rille Raaper, Mark Olssen
Identifying academic freedom as a major casualty of rapid and extensive reforms to the governance and practices of academic institutions worldwide, this timely Handbook considers the meaning of academic freedom, the threats it faces, the...eBook:Find out more$65.00
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How to Lead Academic Departments Successfully
Edited by Adam Lindgreen, Alan Irwin, Flemming Poulfelt, Thyra U. Thomsen
It is an old cliché that leading and managing academics is like herding cats. This book challenges this myth and presents a way to deal with the many challenges of academic leadership, from managing departments, research groups and teams...eBook:Find out more$44.00
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How to Enhance Your Research
Don J. Webber
Accessible in its style, yet comprehensive in content, this groundbreaking book provides a wealth of advice on how academics can enhance their research practices. It also highlights the fundamental role of research leaders and how their ...eBook:Find out more$36.00
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Speaking Truth to Power
Benjamin Ginsberg, Collin Paschall
Truth and power have a difficult relationship. Decision makers are often required to make judgements that depend upon specialized knowledge and thus reluctantly surrender power. They are apt to reject advice inconsistent with their perce...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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Advanced Introduction to Megaprojects
Nathalie Drouin, Rodney Turner
Taking an innovative look at how megaprojects are managed, including the important Why, What, Who and How elements, this insightful Advanced Introduction is enhanced with case studies of megaprojects from across the globe. Throughout, th...eBook:Find out more$25.16
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How to Write Differently
Edited by Monika Kostera
Responding to the trend of formulaic writing in the academic community, How To Write Differently offers a refreshing approach to academic writing in a practical format.eBook:Find out more$40.00
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How to Engage Policy Makers with Your Research
Edited by Tim Vorley, Syahirah Abdul Rahman, Lauren Tuckerman, Phil Wallace
Increasingly, academics are finding that engaging with external stakeholders can be both fruitful in undertaking research and an effective way to impact policy. With insightful and practical advice from a diverse range of contributors, i...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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Advanced Introduction to Sustainable Careers
Jeffrey H. Greenhaus, Gerard A. Callanan
This insightful Advanced Introduction provides a road map for building and maintaining a sustainable career. Delving into the meaning of a ‘sustainable career’, the book examines the factors that threaten a career’s sustainability, such ...eBook:Find out more$19.96
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Advanced Introduction to the Sociology of the Self
Shanyang Zhao
Shanyang Zhao provides a unique examination of this evolving topic with a framework to address the common questions: What is self? How is self formed? and Why does self matter? Drawing a fascinating distinction between self and self-conc...eBook:Find out more$19.96
