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Democracy Third Edition 3rd Edition © 2002 | Published: October 16, 2002In praise of previous editions: "...brilliant introduction." - New Statesman and Society "From start to finish, Arblaster's book is stimulating and highly readable." - Times Higher Educational Supplement "...an ideal first book to place in the hands of a student embarking on the study of democrac…
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Crime Scene Investigation: Methods and Procedures 2nd Edition © 2010 | Published: July 16, 2010"Pepper strikes a number of goals in one text simultaneously. It is a fine tool to assist CSI practitioners with their day-to-day duties; it is also a guide for career development and, in the comprehensive table of relevant statutes, Pepper provides commonly used abbreviations and academic reference…
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Theorizing Sexuality 1st Edition © 2010 | Published: March 16, 2010This book surveys and evaluates the sociological contribution to the study of sexuality. It not only maps major theoretical shifts and debates, but also offers a unique examination of the topic that emphasises the sociality of sexuality. In particular, it considers the institutional, biographical an…
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Essentials of Social Research 1st Edition © 2008 | Published: October 16, 2008“Essentials of Social Research is a well-balanced and engaging treatment of the many facets of doing research. Capturing a trend toward the use of multiple methods and perspectives, the authors weave theoretical insights with interesting findings and applications on a variety of topics. Their use …
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Researching Criminology 1st Edition © 2007 | Published: November 16, 2007"...what makes the book stand out is the inclusion of real research into various criminal justice institutions that have actually been undertaken by the authors. In doing so, what is produced is a book that stimulates interest and injects research passion, as well as offering research ‘know how’…
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Understanding Criminology 3rd Edition © 2007 | Published: June 16, 2007"Provides a very clear, easily readable introduction to the wide range of criminological theories." Anne Rees, University of Portsmouth, UK What does contemporary criminological theory look like? What impact, if any, does it have on policy? The new edition of this bestselling text updates a key …
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Understanding Youth in Late Modernity 1st Edition © 2007 | Published: April 16, 2007"Understanding Youth in Late Modernity is a highly readable book which lends itself both as a solid introduction and a reference point to the historical developments and theoretical debates taking place within the discipline of youth studies. This book provides a highly accessible text for anybody i…
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Young People and Social Change 2nd Edition © 2006 | Published: December 16, 2006Reviews of the first edition “Not only does the clarity of the authors’ writing make the book very accessible, but their argument is also illustrated throughout with a broad range of empirical material … undoubtedly a strong contribution to the study of both contemporary youth and ‘late-mod…
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Families, Violence and Social Change 1st Edition © 2005 | Published: March 16, 2005“This comprehensive analysis on abuse committed in the home provides insights at both the micro and macro levels... The book combines legal and social science approaches in a way that makes it essential reading for anyone studying or working on violence-related issues.” Kevät Nousiainen, Univ…
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Simulation for the Social Scientist 2nd Edition © 2005 | Published: February 16, 2005What can computer simulation contribute to the social sciences? Which of the many approaches to simulation would be best for my social science project? How do I design, carry out and analyse the results from a computer simulation? Interest in social simulation has been growing rapidly worldwide as …
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