sage publications ltd sep 2019 (12 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Written for undergraduates, this book will become crucial to any student wanting a key to unlock the world of child development, by ensuring they understand the main concepts in the discipline.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Key Texts for Latin American Sociologyis the first book to curate and translate into English key texts from the Latin American Sociological canon. By bringing together texts from leading sociologists in Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, Bolivia, and Uruguay, the book provides comprehensive coverage of a wide range of issues in Latin American Sociology; drawing attention to embedded issues such as inequalities, identities, development,oppression and representation.This volume is the result of five years of collaboration between colleagues from 15 Latin American Countries,coordinated by Fernanda Beigel (CONICET, UNCuyo, Mendoza-Argentina) with the collaboration of the'Key Texts Scientific Committee', the Committee consists of the following members: Nadya Araujo Guimaraes (PPGS-USP, Brazil), Manuel Antonio Garretón (Universidad de Chile), Raquel Sosa Elizaga (CELA-UNAM, México), Jorge Rovira Mas (Universidad de Costa Rica), Breno Bringel (IESP-UERJ, Brazil), Joao Ehlert Maia (FGV, Brazil), Hebe Vessuri (IVIC, Venezuela), André Bothelo (UFRJ, Brazil), Carlos Ruiz Encina (Universidad de Chile), Eloisa Martin (UFRJ, Brazil), Sergio Miceli (PPGS- USP, Brazil), Alejandro Moreano (UCE, Ecuador), Elizabeth Jelin (CONICET-IDES, Argentina), Patricia Funes (UBA-CONICET, Argentina), Claudio Pinheiro (FGV, Brazil), Pablo de Marinis (UBA, CONICET, Argentina), Diego Pereyra (UBA, CONICET, Argentina), José Gandarilla Salgado (CIICH-UNAM, México), Juan Piovani (UNLP-CONICET, Argentina). 456 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Do you want to: Learn how to embed mindfulness in your everyday life Understand how to manage feelings of anxiety or depression Find a healthy balance between course work, job and social life Face the future with a positive attitude More than ever students are reporting high levels of stress, depression and loneliness while at university so looking after your mental wellbeing is just as important as academic preparation.This book provides grounded guidance on how mindfulness can be used to cope with the main sources of anxiety while you are completing your studies, so you can find balance and make the most of student life. Combined with practical and recorded mindfulness exercises, learn how to master techniques and tools to reconnect with the present and yourself, and approach life at uniin a stress-free way. 184 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -New to university and not sure what you should be doing, or when This book shows you how to make university work for you.Taking into account academic, personal, and practical experiences, it helps you make the most of all the opportunities your course has to offer:Offers savvy insider hints to help you prepare yourself for university firsts , like tutorials, lectures, group projects and dissertationsEncourages you to think about how your achievements and experiences help you curate the skills and qualities future employers want to seeDemonstrates how making the right choices at university can be a springboard into professional and personal development.With a confidence-building tone, helpful tips and a host of relatable examples, this book doesn't just help you get started at university it helps you make it count.The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. 280 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Good mental health is essential for students to manage the challenges that university life presents. This book offers pragmatic guidance to support academic and student services staff in engaging with this critical issue, both in terms of being proactive within their role to promote a positive approach to wellbeing,and understanding how to care appropriately for students who may not be flourishing in the university environment.Key topics include: The pressure points and transitions of student life The crucial role of departmental and academic staff How to make mental health policies work The legal obligations and limits of student support Creating the conditions for confident support 242 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Exploring questions of both exploitation and empowerment,Understanding Social Mediaprovides a critical conceptual toolbox for navigating the evolution and practices of social media.Taking an interdisciplinary and intercultural approach, it explores the key themes and concepts, going beyond specific platforms to show you how to place social media more critically within the changing media landscape.Updated throughout, theSecond Editionof this bestselling text includes new and expanded discussions of: Qualitative and quantitative approaches to researching social media Datafication and algorithmic cultures Surveillance, privacy and intimacy The rise of apps and platforms, and how they shape our experiences Sharing economies and social media publics The increasing importance of visual economies AR, VR and social media play Death and digital legacyTying theory to the real world with a range of contemporary case studies throughout, it is essential reading for students and researchers of social media, digital media, digital culture, and the creative and cultural industries. 234 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In Social Life, the authors highlight, explain, and scrutinize socio-theoretical analyses of contemporary social relations and conditions -put forward by eight modern social theorists -and analyse how these have informed sociological inquiries into people s lives in today s social world. The bookdiscusses the works of the followingsocial theorists: Anthony Giddens Pierre Bourdieu Bruno Latour Donna Haraway Zygmunt Bauman Jean-Francois Lyotard Michel Foucault Jean Baudrillard In each chapter, the authors identifythe key components of each theorist s conception ofsociety andapplythe theories outlinedto specific, modern phenomena. This connection with modern-day phenomena allows for a critical interrogation ofissues incontemporary society, including: Inequality and Capital,Power, Fear and Terrorism, Immune System Discourse,Suffering, and Climate Change. Essentialreading for all sociology students studying social theory and the works of modern socialtheorists. 184 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -New to university and not sure what you should be doing, or when This book shows you how to make university work for you.Taking into account academic, personal, and practical experiences, it helps you make the most of all the opportunities your course has to offer:Offers savvy insider hints to help you prepare yourself for university firsts , like tutorials, lectures, group projects and dissertationsEncourages you to think about how your achievements and experiences help you curate the skills and qualities future employers want to seeDemonstrates how making the right choices at university can be a springboard into professional and personal development.With a confidence-building tone, helpful tips and a host of relatable examples, this book doesn't just help you get started at university it helps you make it count.The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. 280 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Exploring questions of both exploitation and empowerment,Understanding Social Mediaprovides a critical conceptual toolbox for navigating the evolution and practices of social media.Taking an interdisciplinary and intercultural approach, it explores the key themes and concepts, going beyond specific platforms to show you how to place social media more critically within the changing media landscape.Updated throughout, theSecond Editionof this bestselling text includes new and expanded discussions of: Qualitative and quantitative approaches to researching social media Datafication and algorithmic cultures Surveillance, privacy and intimacy The rise of apps and platforms, and how they shape our experiences Sharing economies and social media publics The increasing importance of visual economies AR, VR and social media play Death and digital legacyTying theory to the real world with a range of contemporary case studies throughout, it is essential reading for students and researchers of social media, digital media, digital culture, and the creative and cultural industries. 234 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Good mental health is essential for students to manage the challenges that university life presents. This book offers pragmatic guidance to support academic and student services staff in engaging with this critical issue, both in terms of being proactive within their role to promote a positive approach to wellbeing,and understanding how to care appropriately for students who may not be flourishing in the university environment.Key topics include: The pressure points and transitions of student life The crucial role of departmental and academic staff How to make mental health policies work The legal obligations and limits of student support Creating the conditions for confident support 242 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In Social Life, the authors highlight, explain, and scrutinize socio-theoretical analyses of contemporary social relations and conditions -put forward by eight modern social theorists -and analyse how these have informed sociological inquiries into people s lives in today s social world. The bookdiscusses the works of the followingsocial theorists: Anthony Giddens Pierre Bourdieu Bruno Latour Donna Haraway Zygmunt Bauman Jean-Francois Lyotard Michel Foucault Jean Baudrillard In each chapter, the authors identifythe key components of each theorist s conception ofsociety andapplythe theories outlinedto specific, modern phenomena. This connection with modern-day phenomena allows for a critical interrogation ofissues incontemporary society, including: Inequality and Capital,Power, Fear and Terrorism, Immune System Discourse,Suffering, and Climate Change. Essentialreading for all sociology students studying social theory and the works of modern socialtheorists. 184 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Key Texts for Latin American Sociologyis the first book to curate and translate into English key texts from the Latin American Sociological canon. By bringing together texts from leading sociologists in Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, Bolivia, and Uruguay, the book provides comprehensive coverage of a wide range of issues in Latin American Sociology; drawing attention to embedded issues such as inequalities, identities, development,oppression and representation.This volume is the result of five years of collaboration between colleagues from 15 Latin American Countries,coordinated by Fernanda Beigel (CONICET, UNCuyo, Mendoza-Argentina) with the collaboration of the'Key Texts Scientific Committee', the Committee consists of the following members: Nadya Araujo Guimaraes (PPGS-USP, Brazil), Manuel Antonio Garretón (Universidad de Chile), Raquel Sosa Elizaga (CELA-UNAM, México), Jorge Rovira Mas (Universidad de Costa Rica), Breno Bringel (IESP-UERJ, Brazil), Joao Ehlert Maia (FGV, Brazil), Hebe Vessuri (IVIC, Venezuela), André Bothelo (UFRJ, Brazil), Carlos Ruiz Encina (Universidad de Chile), Eloisa Martin (UFRJ, Brazil), Sergio Miceli (PPGS- USP, Brazil), Alejandro Moreano (UCE, Ecuador), Elizabeth Jelin (CONICET-IDES, Argentina), Patricia Funes (UBA-CONICET, Argentina), Claudio Pinheiro (FGV, Brazil), Pablo de Marinis (UBA, CONICET, Argentina), Diego Pereyra (UBA, CONICET, Argentina), José Gandarilla Salgado (CIICH-UNAM, México), Juan Piovani (UNLP-CONICET, Argentina). 456 pp. Englisch.