Key Themes in Media Theory (Laughey Dan)(Paperback)

Key Themes in Media Theory (Laughey Dan)(Paperback)

'''Key Themes in Media Theory' is wonderfully wide-ranging and deservedly destined to become a key text for students of Media Studies.' Professor John Storey, University of Sunderland, UK' ''The very best text books are not just summaries of complex ideas for a student audience or an introduction

Key Themes in Social Policy (Kennedy Patricia)(Paperback)

'Key Themes in Social Policy' provides an accessible and authoritative introduction to the key concepts used in social policy, from autonomy to wellbeing. With over 100 ideas discussed, this is a comprehensive student guide and is designed to help readers to gain a deeper understanding of major

Offender Rehabilitation: Theory, Research and Practice (Robinson Gwen)(Paperback)

This comprehensive text explains all the key themes in the development and practice of offender rehabilitation. It explores how the issue fits within its wider social and political contexts, giving an insight into its current and future relevance to criminal justice. The book covers the full range

Disorder in Domain Theory (Martin Keye)(Paperback)

Domain theory, a subject that arose as a response to natural concerns in the semantics of computation, studies ordered sets which possess an unusual amount of mathematical structure. This book explores its connection with quantum information science and the concept that relates them: disorder. This

Media Theory in Japan (Steinberg Marc)(Paperback)

Providing an overview of Japanese media theory from the 1910s to the present, this volume introduces English-language readers to Japan's rich body of theoretical and conceptual work on media for the first time. The essays address a wide range of topics, including the work of foundational Japanese

An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge (O'Brien Dan)(Paperback)

An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge, 2nd Edition guides the reader through the key issues and debates in contemporary epistemology. Lucid, comprehensive and accessible, it is an ideal textbook for students who are new to the subject and for university undergraduates. The book is divided into

Advertising Theory (Rodgers Shelly)(Paperback)

Advertising Theory provides detailed and current explorations of key theories in the advertising discipline. The volume gives a working knowledge of the primary theoretical approaches of advertising, offering a comprehensive synthesis of the vast literature in the area. Editors Shelly Rodgers and

Archaeological Theory: An Introduction (Johnson Matthew)(Paperback)

A lively and accessible introduction to themes and debates in archaeological theory for students of all levels Archaeological Theory is a relatable, accessible, reader-friendly first step into the world of theory for archaeology students. Recognizing that many students shy away from the study of

Sociocultural Theory in Second Language Education: An Introduction Through Narratives (Swain Merrill)(Paperback)

In this accessible introduction to Vygotskian sociocultural theory, narratives illuminate key concepts of the theory. These key concepts include mediation; Zone of Proximal Development; collaborative dialogue and private speech; everyday and scientific concepts; the interrelatedness of cognition

Understanding the Media (Devereux Eoin)(Paperback)

This is a lucid and lively introduction to key concepts and developments in media and media studies. The new edition, with updated case studies and a good range of online reading, is a valuable resource for both students and lecturers. - Chindu Sreedharan, Bournemouth University 'Has expanded the

Postmodern Theory and Blade Runner (Flisfeder Matthew)(Paperback)

Matthew Flisfeder introduces readers to key concepts in postmodern theory and demonstrates how it can be used for a critical interpretation and analysis of Blade Runner, arguably 'the greatest science fiction film'. By contextualizing the film within the culture of late 20th and early 21st-century

Philosophy: Key Themes (Baggini J.)(Paperback)

Philosophy: Key Themes is a beginner's guide to understanding and critiquing philosophical arguments. Each chapter introduces one of the major themes in philosophy. Baggini's approach combines explanation with summary while encouraging the reader to question the arguments and positions

An Introduction to Using Theory in Social Work Practice (Forte James A.)(Paperback)

An Introduction to Using Theory in Social Work Practice equips the reader to use fourteen key social work theories to guide each phase of the planned change process, from engagement through to evaluation. Suitable for a generalist approach, this book illustrates the value of applying theory to

Key Concepts and Theory in Social Work (Hodgson David)(Paperback)

This books introduces key ideas in social work, but with an interdisciplinary focus. It describes these ideas first by drawing on established social work theory and other social work literature, and then extends the discussion by drawing on interdisciplinary literature, theories, and concepts. It

Media Economics (Cunningham Stuart)(Paperback)

A concise introduction to the key ideas and issues in the study of media economics, drawing on a broad range of case studies - from Amazon and Twitter, to Apple and Netflix - to illustrate how economic paradigms are not just theories, but provide important practical insights into how the media

Key Concepts in the Gothic (Hughes William)(Paperback)

An essential quick-reference book for students of Gothic literature, theatre and literary theory Key Concepts in the Gothic provides a one-stop resource which details and defines, in accessible language, those contexts essential for the study of the Gothic in all periods and media. The volume is

Media Effects: Advances in Theory and Research (Oliver Mary Beth)(Paperback)

Now in its fourth edition, Media Effects again features essays from some of the finest scholars in the field and serves as a comprehensive reference volume for scholars, teachers, and students.This edition contains both new and updated content that reflects our media-saturated environments,

Themes to Inspire for Ks3 Pupil'sbook 3 (Clarke Steve)(Paperback)

'Themes to InspiRE for KS3' covers the National Curriculum programme of study in religion at Key Stage 3 through an exploration of thematic issues and concepts. It covers all the major religions of Great

Leading Professional Practice in Education (Wise Christine)(Paperback)

Written by leading academics, this volume provides an overview of key contemporary themes in educational leadership. It focuses on developing professional capacity, organizational improvement and the implementation of change, looking at theoretical frameworks and concepts, recent research studies,

Electrodynamics of Continuous Media: Volume 8 (Landau L. D.)(Paperback)

Covers the theory of electromagnetic fields in matter, and the theory of macroscopic electric and magnetic properties of matter. There is a considerable amount of new material particularly on the theory of the magnetic properties of matter and the theoryof optical phenomena with new chapters on

Key Concepts of Lacanian Psychoanalysis (Nobus Dany)(Paperback)

An Analysis of Leon Festinger's a Theory of Cognitive Dissonance (Morvan Camille)(Paperback)

Leon Festinger's 1957 A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance is a key text in the history of psychology - one that made its author one of the most influential social psychologists of his time. It is also a prime example of how creative thinking and problem solving skills can come together to produce work

The Mediated Construction of Reality: Society, Culture, Mediatization (Couldry Nick)(Paperback)

Social theory needs to be completely rethought in a world of digital media and social media platforms driven by data processes. Fifty years after Berger and Luckmann published their classic text The Social Construction of Reality, two leading sociologists of media, Nick Couldry and Andreas Hepp,

The Real Economy: Essays in Ethnographic Theory (Neiburg Federico)(Paperback)

This collection highlights a key metaphor in contemporary discourse about economy and society. The contributors explore how references to reality and the real economy are linked both to the utopias of collective well-being, supported by real monies and good economies, and the dystopias of financial