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This bestseller explores the principles of each of five qualitative inquiry traditions: narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography and case study. The Fourth Edition features more visual representations of the five approaches.

An introductory text to peace and conflict studies covering an abundance of important global topics from pre-history to the present.

`The book is a good read. Gabriel has an engaging writing style, liberally interspersed with vignettes, cases, and quotes...[T]he author presents his material in a non-judgemental manner... Maybe Gabriel is foreshadowing some new directions in organizational theory and even new research methodology' - Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology

One of the founders of humanistic psychology, Abraham Maslow, developed theories on human behaviour and motivation that have had a major impact on the public consciousness. His theories shaped not only psychology but many other fields, including counselling, education and management. At the time of his death 25 years ago, Maslow left a vast collection of articles, essays and letters intended for publication: now the noted Maslow biographer, Edward Hoffman, has compiled the most compelling of these writings into one volume.In these articles, Maslow shares his thoughts on a wide range of topics, from self-actualization and well-being to American politics and organizational management. Hoffman provides a biographical introduction to Maslow's life and work, introductions to each article and a glossary of terms.

This text demonstrates that identities are constructed "live" in the actual exchange of talk. It identifies how a person can be ascribed to a category, and the ways in which people are able to create their own "identity" beyond the classic categories of age, gender, class and ethnicity.

The antidote to heavy-going, complex and lengthy textbooks on studying strategy.

The Sixth Edition of Robert K. Yin's bestseller provides a complete portal to the world of case study research.

Giving readers an insight into the minds of researchers, this book brings together the reflections of various authors on the qualitative theoretical framework they used, and how they made research design decisions based on the chosen theoretical framework.

The chapters in this innovative guide share a common belief that thinking alongside ideas is an integral part of the research process. This book encourages the researcher to think through three key moments of the research process: the production of a research question; fieldwork; and analysis and writing.

This book provides clear guidelines to enable novice practitioner researchers to move comfortably through a process of inquiry that provides effective solutions to problems in their work lives, whether the setting is in education, health, social work, or business.

In the revised Fourth Edition of the best-selling text, John W. Creswell and new co-author Cheryl N. Poth explore the philosophical underpinnings, history, and key elements of five qualitative inquiry approaches: narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and case study. Preserving Creswell′s signature writing style, the authors compare the approaches and relate research designs to each of the traditions of inquiry in a highly accessible manner. Featuring new content, articles, pedagogy, references, and expanded coverage of ethics throughout, the Fourth Edition is an ideal introduction to the theories, strategies, and practices of qualitative inquiry.

The bestseller that pioneered the comparison of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research design continues in its Fourth Edition to help students and researchers prepare their plan or proposal for a scholarly journal article, dissertation or thesis

Combining the latest thinking about mixed-methods research designs with practical, step-by-step guidance, the Second Edition of this text now covers six major mixed-methods designs

How do the many theoretical, methodological and espistemological approaches relate to research and practical studies in development? How are development research and practice linked? This book is suitable for students of development studies who require a concise, penetrating overview of its foundations.

An integrated, accessible and humorous guide to why research methods are the way they are and how they do what they do.

Focusing on teaching students with communication disorders, the authors offer practical teaching strategies and provide brief definitions, indicators, and behaviors associated with speech and language disorders.

Why are i-pods and mobile phones fashion accessories? Why do people spend thousands remodelling their perfectly functional kitchen? Why do people crave shoes or handbags? Is our desire for objects unhealthy, or irrational? This book offers a systematic overview of the diverse ways of studying the material as culture.

Providing a map of the entire process, this is the perfect textbook and guide to the often bewildering world of experimental design and statistics.

Introduces practitioners to the principles of using a constructive and collaborative approach with families. This book explores ways in which therapists can use their 'inner' conversation during a session as a tool to overcome obstacles to the therapeutic process.

Learn to teach like a pro and have fun, too!The more you know about your students¿ brains, the better you can be at your profession. Brain-based teaching boosts cognitive functioning and graduation rates, decreases discipline issues, and fosters the joy of learning. This innovative, new edition of the bestselling Brain-Based Learning by Eric Jensen and master teacher Liesl McConchie provides an up-to-date, evidence-based approach that reveals how the brain learns best. Based on neuroscience, biology and psychology research, it includes:  Insights about the impact of relationships, senses, movement, and emotions on learning Strategies for creating high-quality learning environments Tools for motivating struggling students

provides a thorough overview of the principles of deception and its uses in intelligence operations. This masterful guide focuses on practical training in deception for both operational planners and intelligence analysts using a case-based approach. Authors Robert M. Clark and William L. Mitchell draw from years of professional experience to offer a fresh approach to the roles played by information technologies such as social media. By reading and working through the exercises in this text, operations planners will learn how to build and conduct a deception campaign, and intelligence analysts will develop the ability to recognize deception and support deception campaigns. New channels for deception, such as social media, are explored to show you how to conduct and detect deception activities through information technology. Multichannel deception across the political, military, economic, social, infrastructure, and information domains provides you with insight into the variety of ways deception can be used as an instrument for gaining advantage in conflict. Contemporary and historical cases simulate real-world raw intelligence and provide you with opportunities to use theory to create a successful deception operation. The exercises have several possible answers, and conflicting raw material is designed to lead readers to different answers depending on how the reader evaluates the material. to proceed through the exercises in any order and assign exercises based on what works best for the classroom setup.

Making a case for a reflexive approach to leadership that is informed by in-depth studies of managers. The book aims to facilitate reflexivity in terms of challenging one's position - understanding of leadership - and considering alternatives.

A hands-on guide supporting both students and supervisors on the doctoral journey, helping make the process of achieving a PhD both enjoyable and productive.

Providing a comprehensive foundation for planning, executing, and monitoring public health research of all types, this book goes beyond traditional epidemiologic research designs to cover technology-based approaches emerging in the new public health landscape.

A guidebook of community practice grounded in social justice and human rights. It Utilizes the social development perspective and employs analyses of persistent poverty, asset development, policy practice, and community research approaches as well as providing strategies for advocacy and social and legislative action.

The Second Edition continues to offer an accessible introduction to the important basics of project management while providing key issues and pointers on team leadership.

In easy-to-understand language, this hands-on guidebook helps principals analyze and use data to make informed choices to improve their schools.

This concise guide helps principals introduce a data-driven school improvement planning cycle, create a team to gather relevant data, and embed data practices into a school's culture.

Survey Questions is a highly readable guide to the principles of writing survey questions. The authors review recent research on survey questions, consider the lore of professional experience and finally present those findings which have the strongest implications on writing these questions.

Reflecting the many changes that have occurred in the study of focus groups over the years, this book begins with an introduction that offers a discussion of the social science approaches to focus groups. It also includes examples from social scientists who have established their own practices and methodological research on focus groups.