Disabled Children's Childhood Studies: Critical Approaches in a Global Context (Curran T.)(Paperback)

Disabled Children's Childhood Studies: Critical Approaches in a Global Context (Curran T.)(Paperback)

This collection offers first-hand accounts, research studies and in-depth theoretical explorations of disabled children's childhoods. The accounts oppose the global imposition of problematic views of disability and childhood and instead, offer an open discussion of responsive and ethical research

Childhood, Culture and Society: In a Global Context (Wyness Michael)(Paperback)

An Introduction to Global Studies (MacKinnon Aran)(Paperback)

Taking an interdisciplinary approach, An Introduction to Global Studies presents readers with a solid introduction to the complex, interconnected forces and issues confronting today's globalized world. Introduces readers to major theories, key terms, concepts, and notable theorists Equips readers

Media semiotics (Bignell Jonathan)(Paperback)

Media semiotics is a lucid investigation of the critical approach in contemporary media studies. Using examples such as Big Brother and Billy Elliot, Jonathan Bignell steps easily from basic concepts to more complex theories, while devoting chapters to specific media forms. New material in this

Early Childhood Studies: A Multidisciplinary Approach (Willan Jenny)(Paperback)

Set to be the new go-to text for Early Childhood Studies, this comprehensive book provides an essential introduction to the field. Written in a fresh and interesting style, the book covers topics such as early childhood in a global context; historical and contemporary theories of child development;

Liberalism, Childhood and Justice: Ethical Issues in Upbringing (Fowler Tim)(Paperback)

This radical and critical account of family justice explores children's wellbeing and ethical issues in children's upbringing through the lens of political philosophy. Fowler reconceptualises what constitutes children's wellbeing, the duties of parents to promote children's wellbeing and the

French Grammar in Context (Jubb Margaret)(Paperback)

Now in its fifth edition, French Grammar in Context presents a unique and exciting approach to learning grammar. Authentic texts from a rich variety of sources, literary and journalistic, are used as the starting point for the illustration and explanation of key areas of French grammar. Each point

Grammar in Context 3 (Elbaum Sandra N.)(Paperback)

The original contextualized approach brings grammar to life. Grammar in Context brings grammar alive through engaging and informative readings that are relevant to learners� lives. National Geographic photography and stories deliver real-world content to improve grammar awareness and retention

Spanish Grammar in Context (Ibarra Juan Kattan)(Paperback)

Spanish Grammar in Context provides an accessible and stimulating approach to learning grammar. Authentic texts are used to illustrate and explain the key areas of Spanish grammar, followed by a range of exercises to help students reinforce and test their understanding. An answer key is also

Cybercrimes: Critical Issues in a Global Context (Lavorgna Anita)(Pevná vazba)

This new textbook offers a systematic introduction to a wide array of cybercrimes, exploring their diversity and the range of possible responses to them. Combining coverage of theoretical perspectives with more technical knowledge, the book is divided into ten chapters which first lay the

Arabic Grammar in Context (Alhawary Mohammad)(Paperback)

Arabic Grammar in Context offers a unique and exciting approach to learning grammar. It presents grammar as a necessary and essential tool for understanding Arabic and for developing comprehension and production skills. Features include: authentic texts from a rich variety of sources, literary

Critical Approaches to Creative Writing (Harper Graeme)(Paperback)

What is creative writing? In Critical Approaches to Creative Writing, Graeme Harper draws on both creative and critical knowledge to look at what creative writing is, and how it can be better understood. Harper explores how to critically consider creative writing in progress, while also tutoring

Childhood in a Global Perspective (Wells Karen)(Paperback)

This popular book provides a compelling introduction to thinking about childhood in rigorous and critical ways. Karen Wells offers a unique global perspective on children's lives, showing how the notion of childhood varies widely and is continuously being radically re-shaped. Taking children

Key Concepts in Childhood Studies (James Allison)(Paperback)

This book has already proved itself as a course adoption leader in Childhood Studies. All of the strengths of the First Edition have been retained. The book is comprehensive and judged with the needs of students in mind. It is a model of clarity and precision and has been acknowledged as such in

Contemporary Issues in Childhood: A Bio-Ecological Approach (Brown Zeta)(Paperback)

Contemporary Issues in Childhood provides undergraduate students with a comprehensive introduction to the current influences and challenges that surround childhood, families and communities. The text carefully explores the lives of children and young people to make clear the link between this

Critical Marketing: Issues in Contemporary Marketing (Tadajewski Mark)(Paperback)

Critical Marketing, edited by Tadajewski and Brownlie, brings together both the historical context and recent developments in critical marketing in a single concise text which includes seminal journal articles by leading experts. Critical Marketing is publishing at a time when there is an

Critical Design in Context: History, Theory, and Practice (Malpass Matt)(Paperback)

Critical Design is becoming an increasingly influential discipline, affecting policy and practice in a range of fields. Matt Malpass's book is the first to introduce critical design as a field, providing a history of the discipline, outlining its key influences, theories and approaches, and

International Studies: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Global Issues (Toops Stanley)(Paperback)

This core text is the first to provide a much-needed interdisciplinary approach to international studies. Emphasizing the interconnected nature of history, geography, anthropology, economics, and political science, International Studies details the methodologies and subject matter of each

Film Studies: A Global Introduction (Davis Glyn)(Paperback)

Film Studies: A Global Introduction reroutes film studies from its Euro-American focus and canon in order to introduce students to a medium that has always been global but has become differently and insistently so in the digital age.Glyn Davis, Kay Dickinson, Lisa Patti and Amy Villarejo's approach

Quantitative Approaches in Business Studies (Morris Clare)(Paperback / softback)

Children's Literature (Pinsent Pat)(Paperback)

This invaluable Guide surveys the key critical works and debates in the vibrant field of children's literature since its inception. Leading expert Pat Pinsent combines a chronological overview of developments in the genre with analysis of key theorists and theories, and subject-specific

Political Ecology: A Critical Engagement with Global Environmental Issues (Benjaminsen Tor A.)(Paperback)

This textbook introduces political ecology as an interdisciplinary approach to critically examine land and environmental issues. Drawing on discourse and narrative analysis, Marxist political economy and insights from natural science, the book points at similarities, differences and

Global Media Studies (Miller Toby)(Paperback)

Global Media Studies is unique in its coverage of places, peoples, institutions, and discourses. Toby Miller and Marwan M. Kraidy provide a comprehensive �how-to� guide to the study of media, going far beyond the established English-language literature and drawing on the best methods and

Critical Perspectives on Roman Baroque Sculpture (Colantuono Anthony)(Paperback)

Examines seventeenth-century sculpture in Rome. Focuses on questions of historical context and criticism, including the interaction of theory and practice, the creative roles of sculptors and patrons, the relationship of sculpture to antique models and to contemporary painting, and contextual