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"In this era of bountiful visual, qualitative and informationalised
knowledge of the social world a conscientious guide to social
research is ever more valuable...this is a knowledgeably written,
highly engaging and genuinely interesting book." Dr Pamela Odih
BSoc.Sc. PhD. Senior Lecturer Goldsmiths University of London, UK
"A timely focus on intersectionality, decoloniality, as well as
digital, participatory, collaborative methods and the relationship
between knowledge, power and action, are all compelling new
additions" Anastasia Christou, Associate Professor of Sociology,
Middlesex University, UK "This is the best kind of companion for
social researchers: a clear, concise, and practical overview of the
foundations of the field...grounded in critical reflection about
ethics and power, and skilfully assembled to both support and
inspire." Dr Oliver Escobar, Senior Lecturer, University of
Edinburgh, UK "The longevity of May and Perry's 'Social Research'
is richly deserved...combining a sophisticated approach to the
unity of theory, method, and context, with clarity and
approachability." Malcolm Williams, Professor and Co-Director of
the Q-Step Centre, Cardiff University, UK "Equally valuable for the
newcomer and the experienced researcher, the book is elegantly
structured and beautifully written, as is always the case with May
and Perry's work." Davydd J. Greenwood, Goldwin Smith Professor of
Anthropology Emeritus, Cornell University, USA Corresponding
Member, Spanish Royal Academy of Moral and Political Sciences Fully
revised and updated, Social Research: Issues, Methods and Process
5th edition bridges the gap between theory and methods in social
research and clearly illuminates these essential components for
understanding the dynamics of social relations. The book is divided
into three parts. Part One examines the issues and perspectives in
social research, Part Two discusses the methods and Part Three is
devoted to reflections on the process of research. Updates to this
edition include: * Two new chapters on working across boundaries
and digital research, reflecting critical developments that are
shaping the landscape of social research * Broadening consideration
of issues including intersectionality and de-colonial research
methods, along with the relationship between knowledge, power, and
action * Revised 'Discuss, Discover, Do' sections with expanded
suggestions for follow-on activities * Carefully integrated
reflections and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic
throughout to draw attention to critical issues The authors aim to
support and inspire, with a clear and accessible writing style that
enables students to identify the key issues in social research and
how to successfully navigate them. Social Research 5e is the ideal
companion to social research for students across the social
sciences and for academics and practitioners wishing to remain
well-informed on key developments in the field. Beth Perry is
Professor of Urban Knowledge and Governance, and Director of the
Urban Institute at the University of Sheffield, UK. Tim May is a
Professorial Fellow at the University of Sheffield, UK and an
Honorary Distinguished Professor at the University of Cardiff, UK.
Cities and the Knowledge Economy is an in-depth, interdisciplinary,
international and comparative examination of the relationship
between knowledge and urban development in the contemporary era.
Through the lenses of promise, politics and possibility, it
examines how the knowledge economy has arisen, how different cities
have sought to realise its potential, how universities play a role
in its realisation and, overall, what this reveals about the
relationship between politics, capitalism, space, place and
knowledge in cities. The book argues that the 21st century city has
been predicated on particular circuits of knowledge that constitute
expertise as residing in elite and professional epistemic
communities. In contrast, alternative conceptions of the knowledge
society are founded on assumptions which take analysis,
deliberation, democracy and the role of the citizen and communities
of practice seriously. Drawing on a range of examples from cities
around the world, the book reflects on these possibilities and asks
what roles the practice of 'active intermediation', the university
and a critical and engaged social scientific practice can all play
in this process. The book is aimed at researchers and students from
different disciplines - geography, politics, sociology, business
studies, economics and planning - with interests in contemporary
urbanism and the role of knowledge in understanding development, as
well as urban policymakers, politicians and practitioners who are
concerned with the future of our cities and seek to create
coalitions of different communities oriented towards more just and
sustainable futures.
Based on original research, this book looks at the role of
community organisations as intermediaries between community and
culture, analysing the role they play in mitigating the worst
effects of social exclusion. The authors examine the necessity to
engage communities with different forms of cultural consumption and
production, and consider issues surrounding power, governance, and
future practice.
Learn to become a better writer the SMART way. An Introduction to
Writing for Health Professionals: The SMART Way, 4th Edition
explores quick-and-easy methods to help you improve your writing
skills. Thoroughly updated to reflect APA style guidelines, the
fourth edition illustrates various forms of common written
communication, such as email, instant messaging, blogs, letters,
memos, reports, resumes, briefs, articles, presentations, research
papers and more. You are introduced to the essential elements of
writing using the SMART approach - Source, Message, Audience, Route
and Tone, as well as steps to use when crafting academic papers
(PROCESS), and key takeaway for becoming a better writer (LAST).
These acronyms provide quick-and-easy ways to help you get started
and organize your writings. It also includes handy quick reference
lists and free additional resources on the companion evolve
website. UNIQUE! SMART, PROCESS, and LAST acronyms help facilitate
learning by making the material easier to remember. Clear and
straightforward writing style provides a reader-friendly approach
to writing for learners of all levels. Common Error sections and
Exercises featured throughout to reinforce content. APA style
examples throughout text include those most commonly used in the
health professions. NEW! Expanded coverage of research, digital
literacy, communication on social media, and electronic mediums
reflects advances in online culture. NEW! Fully revised SMART Ways
for Other Routes chapter includes principles of documentation and
charting, electronic communication (including email, instant
messaging, social networking, and blogs), curriculum vitae, and
dissertations. NEW! Points to Remember section at the end of each
chapter (formerly SUMMARY) highlights key information using bullet
points.
Available Open Access under CC-BY-NC licence. Reporting on the
innovative, transdisciplinary research on sustainable urbanisation
undertaken by Mistra Urban Futures, a highly influential research
centre based in Sweden (2010-19), this book builds on the Policy
Press title Rethinking Sustainable Cities to make a significant
contribution to evolving theory about comparative urban research.
Highlighting important methodological experiences from across a
variety of diverse contexts in Africa and Europe, this book surveys
key experiences and summarises lessons learned from the Mistra
Urban Futures' global research platforms. It demonstrates best
practice for developing and deploying different forms of
transdisciplinary co-production, covering topics including
neighbourhood transformation and housing justice, sustainable urban
and transport development, urban food security and cultural
heritage.
Cities and the Knowledge Economy is an in-depth, interdisciplinary,
international and comparative examination of the relationship
between knowledge and urban development in the contemporary era.
Through the lenses of promise, politics and possibility, it
examines how the knowledge economy has arisen, how different cities
have sought to realise its potential, how universities play a role
in its realisation and, overall, what this reveals about the
relationship between politics, capitalism, space, place and
knowledge in cities. The book argues that the 21st century city has
been predicated on particular circuits of knowledge that constitute
expertise as residing in elite and professional epistemic
communities. In contrast, alternative conceptions of the knowledge
society are founded on assumptions which take analysis,
deliberation, democracy and the role of the citizen and communities
of practice seriously. Drawing on a range of examples from cities
around the world, the book reflects on these possibilities and asks
what roles the practice of 'active intermediation', the university
and a critical and engaged social scientific practice can all play
in this process. The book is aimed at researchers and students from
different disciplines - geography, politics, sociology, business
studies, economics and planning - with interests in contemporary
urbanism and the role of knowledge in understanding development, as
well as urban policymakers, politicians and practitioners who are
concerned with the future of our cities and seek to create
coalitions of different communities oriented towards more just and
sustainable futures.
Based on a four-year research project which highlights the
important role of community organisations as intermediaries between
community and culture, this book analyses the role played by
cultural intermediaries who seek to mitigate the worst effects of
social exclusion through engaging communities with different forms
of cultural consumption and production. The authors challenge
policymakers who see cultural intermediation as an inexpensive fix
to social problems and explore the difficulty for intermediaries to
rapidly adapt their activity to the changing public-sector
landscape and offer alternative frameworks for future practice.
Many of today's learning environments are dominated by technology
or procedure-driven approaches that leave learners feeling alone
and disconnected. The authors of Centring Human Connections in the
Education of Health Professionals argue that educational processes
in the health disciplines should model, integrate, and celebrate
human connections because it is these connections that will foster
the development of competent and caring health professionals.
Centring Human Connections in the Education of Health Professionals
equips educators working in clinical, classroom, and online
settings with a variety of teaching strategies that facilitate
essential human connections. Included is an overview of the
educational theory that grounds the authors' thinking, enabling the
educators who employ the strategies included in the book to assess
their fit within curriculum requirements and personal teaching
philosophies and understand how and why they work.
Reflexivity - the critical examination of how we see the world - is
integral to good research practice. From this state-of-the-art,
accessible tour of its history and contemporary relevance, readers
will learn of its importance to social research and to society
generally. The text introduces a host of influential thinkers and
their key ideas on reflexivity, and incorporates examples from a
range of disciplines and research settings. Drawing on the authors'
extensive experience of real research settings, this book:
Pinpoints the importance of reflexivity in social research
Demonstrates its relevance to everyday life Firmly locates the
concept in the history of ideas Explores key questions about the
bases of knowledge and understanding Presents key thinkers,
concepts and issues in easy-to-understand learning boxes The result
is a book that provides students and researchers in the social
sciences with the knowledge and understanding necessary not only to
examine the role of reflexivity in contemporary life, but to apply
it in their own research practice.
Creative Clinical Teaching in the Health Professions is an
indispensable guide for educators in the health professions.
Interspersed with creative strategies and notes from the field by
clinical teachers who offer practical suggestions, this volume
equips healthcare educators with sound pedagogical theory. The
authors focus on the importance of personal philosophies,
resilience, and professional socialization while evaluating the
current practices in clinical learning environments from technology
to assessment and evaluation. This book provides instructors with
the tools to influence both student success and the quality of care
provided by future practitioners.
The proposed volume is distinctive in that it offers different and
even competing perspectives on loss, grief and bereavement, which
is essential given the complexities of the tragic human experience
of perinatal, neonatal, and pediatric death. The Editors have
selected an impressive array of contributors who have provided new
theoretical approaches and explored extant concepts in new ways.
The book is foundational for both novice scholars in the field of
perinatal and pediatric grief and bereavement and for clinicians
who seek a trusted resource in their care of bereaved women and
families. Combining all of the theories into one provides easy
access for the emerging canon on perinatal and pediatric loss.
"Teaching Health Professionals Online: Frameworks and
Strategies" is a must-read for professionals in the health
care
field who strive to deliver excellence in their online
classes.
Intended for a wide range of professionals, including nurses,
social
workers, occupational and radiation therapists, chiropractors,
dietitians, and dental hygienists, this compendium of
teaching
strategies will inspire both new and experienced instructors in
the
health professions. In addition to outlining creative,
challenging
activities with step-by-step directions and explanations of why
they
work, each chapter in the text situates practice within the context
of
contemporary educational theories such as instructional immediacy,
invitational theory, constructivism, connectivism,
transformative
learning, and quantum learning theory. Melrose, Park, and Perry
also
address other issues familiar to those who have taught online
courses.
How can a distance instructor build teacher-student relationships?
How
does one transform the assumptions often held by students in the
health
fields from the confines of the virtual classroom? Most
importantly,
how can the instructor support his or her students in their
future
pursuits of knowledge and their development as competent
professionals?
By considering these and other concerns, this handbook aims to
help
instructors increase student success and satisfaction, which,
the
authors hope, will ultimately produce the best possible patient
care.
Sherri Melrose, Caroline Park, and
Beth Perry teach in the Faculty of Health Disciplines
at Athabasca University. Melrose has published widely on
educating
health professionals and is a winner of the Canadian Association
of
Schools of Nursing Award for Excellence in Nursing Education.
Park
developed her first online nursing course for the University
of
Manitoba in 1997 and has subsequently developed and taught many
courses
for Athabasca University. Perry is currently principal investigator
of
a SSHRC-funded study that explores how artistic pedagogical
technologies influence interaction, social presence, and community
in
the online post-secondary classroom.
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