Police Occupational Culture: Research and Practice (Cockcroft Tom)(Paperback)

Police Occupational Culture: Research and Practice (Cockcroft Tom)(Paperback)

Taking an evidence-based approach to understanding police culture, this thorough and accessible book critically reviews existing research and offers new insights on theories and definitions. Tom Cockcroft, an authority on the subject, addresses a range of contemporary issues including diversity,

Promoting Health: Knowledge and Practice (Katz Jeanne)(Paperback)

Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect changes in health promotion practice, policy and research, this book is a core text for the Open University course K301: 'Promoting Health: Skills, Perspectives and Practice'. It will be of continued interest to all those committed to promoting health,

Re-Imagining Education for Democracy (Riddle Stewart)(Paperback)

Contemporary education research, policy and practice are complex and challenging. The political struggle over what constitutes curriculum and pedagogy is framed by quasi-markets and technocratic models of education. This has had a significant effect on larger issues of policy. But it has also had

Phonics: Practice, Research and Policy (Lewis Maureen)(Paperback)

This resource brings a balanced approach to phonics, helping teachers find the right practical solutions to suit the children in their

Transforming Infant Wellbeing: Research, Policy and Practice for the First 1001 Critical Days (Leach Penelope)(Paperback)

Transforming Infant Wellbeing brings together science and policy to highlight the critical importance of the first 1001 days of infancy: the period from conception to the second birthday. Introduced and edited by Penelope Leach, who uniquely combines academic knowledge of infant development with

The Challenge of Promoting Health: Exploration and Action (Sidell Moyra)(Paperback)

Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect changes in health promotion practice, policy and research, The Challenge of Promoting Health explores the potential at the local level for communities to be involved in promoting their own health and examines the role of statutory agencies and other

Ambulance Care Practice (Pilbery Richard)(Paperback)

Brought up-to-date with the latest guidance, research and policy, this second edition of Ambulance Care Practice is an essential guide for paramedic students, trainee associate ambulance practitioners, those studying towards a certificate in first response emergency care and other ambulance

Social Policy: Theory and Practice (Spicker Paul)(Paperback)

Social Policy: Theory and practice is a fully revised, updated and extended edition of a bestselling social policy textbook, extensively reworked and adapted to meet the needs of its international readership. The book lays out the architecture of social policy as a field of study, binding the

Raitt on Evidence: Principles, Policy and Practice (Keane Eamon)(Paperback / softback)

Enterprise and Small Business - Principles, Practice and Policy (Carter Sara)(Paperback / softback)

Developing Multiprofessional Teamwork for Integrated Children's Services: Research, Policy, Practice (Frost Nick)(Paperback / softback)

Practical resource for professionals engaged with planning, implementing and evaluating multi-professional teamwork and

Evidence-Based Policing: Translating Research Into Practice (Lum Cynthia)(Paperback)

Today's police agencies are in a period of both crisis and reform as they try to improve their ability to deliver public safety to citizens in ways that are effective, legitimate, and sustainable. Evidence-based policing offers one such solution - an approach which emphasises the value that

Sustainable Development Strategies: Engineering, Culture and Economics (Roy Mousumi)(Paperback)

Sustainable Development Strategies: Engineering, Culture and Economics provides policy guidance on good practice in developing and implementing strategies for sustainable development. The book integrates social, economic and environmental objectives, taking into account of their implications for

Irresistible Learning: Embedding a Culture of Research in Schools (Chisnell Graham)(Paperback)

This book will strengthen your research practice and help build a culture of research across your school. Whether you are a class teacher or school leader, you will be guided to use the power of research to strengthen practice in yourself and others. The author offers a practical guide on how to

Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners: Research, Policy, and Practice (Wright Wayne E.)(Paperback)

This comprehensive textbook prepares all teachers to teach English language learners (ELLs). It is widely used in undergraduate and graduate programs, including: - Elementary and secondary teacher education - Literacy and special education - TESOL and bilingual education Wayne Wright's deep respect

English Medium Instruction - Content and language in policy and practice (Macaro Ernesto)(Paperback / softback)

Mental Health Policy and Practice (Glasby Jon)(Paperback)

This highly regarded text offers a clear and considered guide to modern mental health policy and practice. This edition has been completely updated to reflect recent developments in the law; it highlights key changes and developments for today's students and practitioners and explores the

Special Educational Needs: A Guide for Inclusive Practice (Peer Lindsay)(Paperback)

This guide to inclusive practice covers contemporary policy issues, perspectives from practice and specialist guidance from across a wide range of common syndromes. Bringing together the important combination of theory, knowledge and practice, each chapter is written by experts from fields within

Compassion in Nursing: Theory, Evidence and Practice (Hewison Alistair)(Paperback)

Compassion has become a prominent issue in health policy and practice and the recommendations of the Francis Report and the Berwick Review emphasised the need for compassion in care. This timely and important text book provides a valuable resource for practicing and student nurses which examines

The Public Policy Theory Primer (Smith Kevin B.)(Paperback)

Public policy is a broad and interdisciplinary area of study and research in the field tends to reflect this. Yet for those teaching and studying public policy, the disjointed nature of the field can be confusing and cumbersome. This text provides a consistent and coherent framework for uniting the

Sanders & Young's Criminal Justice (Burton Mandy)(Paperback)

Sanders and Young's Criminal Justice brings together fresh research findings, policy initiatives and relevant legislation to provide a comprehensive overview and critique of the criminal justice system in England and Wales. The authors trace the procedures surrounding the apprehension,

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

Policing Practices and Vulnerable People (Asquith Nicole L.)(Paperback / softback)

Doing Realist Research (Emmel Nick)(Paperback)

Bringing together leading theorists, researchers and policy makers with expertise in using realist methods, this book is a definitive guide to putting realist methodologies into practice. Not just an overview of the field, this book looks to extend current debates and apply realist methods to new