This book is about living with aphasia -- a language impairment which can result from a stroke. Drawing on in-depth interviews with fifty aphasic people, it explores the experience of aphasia from the
This accessible book explores key aspects of the learning environment for both teachers and children. An outstanding feature is the holistic approach to equality issues with an emphasis on diversity i
These days it seems that everyone has a view on what it means to be 'a man' and why men behave in the way they do. The irony is that very little of this debate is informed by what men themselves have
How can university teachers improve the quality of student learning? Prosser and Trigwell argue that the answer lies in determining how students perceive their unique learning situations. In doing so
This introductory volume illuminates current terrain in social theory by examining major classical theories (Saint-Simon, Comte, Marx, Durkheim, Dilthey, T÷nnies, Simmel and Weber), emphasizing recurr
Reviews of the 1st Edition:"....This book is a welcome addition to the sociology of technology, a field whose importance is increasingly recognised." - Sociology"....sets a remarkably high standard i
* What do we mean by discourse?* What are the different conceptions of discourse and methods of discourse analysis in the contemporary social sciences?* How can this concept help to clarify key theore
* What are the social policy processes and outcomes across different societies?* How are these shaped by social and economic conditions? * What are the limitations and potential of cross-national res
Erik H. Erikson is widely considered one of the most influential thinkers to have emerged from the field of psychoanalysis. His work is concerned with the relevance of psychotherapy to the everyday mo
Assessment really does matter in higher education. Internationally, academics - and those who support them - are seeking better ways to assess students, recognizing that diverse methods are available
The university has lost its way. The world needs the university more than ever but for new reasons. If we are to clarify its new role in the world, we need to find a new vocabulary and a new sense of
Contributors critically engage with issues arising from the historical and contemporary domination of portrayals of "the west" as advanced and exemplary, in contrast to the construction of "the rest o
* What is citizenship?* Is global citizenship possible?* Can cosmopolitanism provide an alternative to globalization?Citizenship in a Global Age provides a comprehensive and concise overview of the m
The Enquiring University Teacher is an engaging account of an approach to professional development in which one's own teaching is an exciting field of enquiry. It emphasizes the intrinsic interest of
Drawing on literature about argument and persuasion, originating in qualitative research, ethnomethodology, conversation analysis, and discursive psychology, this book provides a new perspective on th
Science in secondary schools has tended to be viewed mainly as a 'practical subject', and language and literacy in science education have been neglected. But learning the language of science is a majo
"The book offers a distinctive contribution to the literature of ethnography, taking readers beyond a simplistic "how to" approach towards an understanding of the wider contribution ethnography can ma
"...effectively demonstrates the enduring importance of 'classical' social movement theory...and provides a cutting edge critical review of recent theoretical developments. This is one of the most imp
* What happens to childhood when the nature of adulthood becomes uncertain?* What impact is globalization having on adult-child relationships?* How are we to study 'growing up' today?Traditionally, ch
