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Researching the COVID-19 pandemic : a critical blueprint for the social sciences (2021)
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Briggs, D., Ellis, A., Lloyd, A., & Telford, L. (2021). Researching the COVID-19 pandemic : a critical blueprint for the social sciences. Bristol: Policy Press

In challenging social science’s established orthodoxies, this first in a series of books is a call for its disciplines to embrace new theoretical paradigms and research methods to better understand the reality of life in a post-COVID world. By off... Read More about Researching the COVID-19 pandemic : a critical blueprint for the social sciences.

The Psychology of Journalism (2021)
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Coen, S., & Bull, P. (2021). The Psychology of Journalism. Oxford University Press (OUP). https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780190935856.001.0001

This book provides insights on psychological processes involved in the production, delivery, and consumption of news. At a time when the role and function of news journalism are under intense public scrutiny, this book takes a media psychological app... Read More about The Psychology of Journalism.

Supervising and assessing student nurses and midwives in clinical practice : a practical guide (2021)
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Leigh, J., & Roberts, D. (2021). J. Leigh, & D. Roberts (Eds.), Supervising and assessing student nurses and midwives in clinical practice : a practical guide. Lantern Publishing Limited

Nursing and midwifery practice along with the provision of nurse and midwife education are in a constant state of flux. The practice of these two professions and the provision of nurse and midwife education are and should always be dynamic entitie... Read More about Supervising and assessing student nurses and midwives in clinical practice : a practical guide.

Welfare and Punishment : from Thatcherism to austerity (2021)
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Cummins, I. (2021). Welfare and Punishment : from Thatcherism to austerity. Bristol University Press (Policy Press)

In this enlightening study, Ian Cummins traces changing attitudes to penal and welfare systems. From Margaret Thatcher’s first cabinet to austerity politics via New Labour, the book reveals the ideological shifts that have led successive governme... Read More about Welfare and Punishment : from Thatcherism to austerity.

The Kindness Workbook : creative and compassionate ways to boost your wellbeing (2020)
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Beaumont, E., & Welford, M. (2020). The Kindness Workbook : creative and compassionate ways to boost your wellbeing. London: Robinson (Little, Brown Book Group)

Growing up is a juggling act. Our bodies and hormones change, usually at the same time as important decisions about our future need to be made. We often put extra pressure on ourselves, compare ourselves unfavourably to others and excessively worry a... Read More about The Kindness Workbook : creative and compassionate ways to boost your wellbeing.

A Comprehensive Guide to Sports Physiology and Injury (2020)
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Porter, S., & Wilson, J. (Eds.). (2020). A Comprehensive Guide to Sports Physiology and Injury. Elsevier

Divided into two parts, physiology and sports injury management, this is an innovative clinical- and evidence-based guide, which engages with the latest developments in athletic performance both long and short term. It also considers lower level exer... Read More about A Comprehensive Guide to Sports Physiology and Injury.

Anti-microbial resistance in global perspective (2020)
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Ackers, L., Ackers Johnson, G., Welsh, J., Kibombo, D., & Opio, S. (2020). Anti-microbial resistance in global perspective. Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62662-4

This open access book provides an accessible introduction to the mechanics of international development and global health text for policy-makers and students across a wide range of disciplines. Antimicrobial resistance is a major threat to the well-b... Read More about Anti-microbial resistance in global perspective.

Mothering from the inside : research on motherhood and imprisonment (2020)
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Lockwood, K. (2020). K. Lockwood (Ed.), Mothering from the inside : research on motherhood and imprisonment. Emerald Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1108/9781789733433

The book takes a holistic approach to highlight and explore the range of issues specifically associated with mothering and imprisonment, from sentencing, through custody to resettlement and focusing on the perspective of mothers and their children.

Brexit in the workplace : a psychology of survival? (2020)
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(2020). A. Weinberg, A. Antoniou, & C. Cooper (Eds.), Brexit in the workplace : a psychology of survival?. Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781788977012

This timely book explores the psychological repercussions of Brexit in the workplace. Illustrating the mental and emotional impact of the Brexit process, interdisciplinary chapters demonstrate its effect on the wellbeing of workers and its implicatio... Read More about Brexit in the workplace : a psychology of survival?.

Dementia : the basics (2020)
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Innes, A., Calvert, L., & Bowker, G. (2020). Dementia : the basics. London and New York: Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315709000

Dementia: The Basics provides the reader with a clear and compassionate introduction to dementia and an accessible guide to dealing with different parts of the dementia journey, from pre-diagnosis and diagnosis to post-diagnostic support, increasing... Read More about Dementia : the basics.

Remote and rural dementia care : policy, research and practice (2020)
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Innes, A., Morgan, D., & Farmer, J. (2020). A. Innes, D. Morgan, & J. Farmer (Eds.), Remote and rural dementia care : policy, research and practice. Bristol: Policy Press

As the number of people affected by dementia continues to rise, this is the first in-depth examination of related services dedicated to the unique demands of remote and rural settings. Contributors from the UK, Australia, North America and Europe... Read More about Remote and rural dementia care : policy, research and practice.

Mental health services and community care : a critical history (2020)
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Cummins, I. (2020). Mental health services and community care : a critical history. Bristol: Policy Press

This critical interdisciplinary study charts the modern history of mental health services, reflects upon the evolution of care in communities, and considers the most effective policies and practices for the future. Starting with the development of... Read More about Mental health services and community care : a critical history.

The psychology of extreme violence : a case study approach to serial homicide, mass shooting, school shooting and lone-actor terrorism (2020)
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Allely, C. (2020). The psychology of extreme violence : a case study approach to serial homicide, mass shooting, school shooting and lone-actor terrorism. Routledge

Featuring a unique overview of the different forms of extreme violence, this book considers the psychology of extreme violence alongside a variety of contributing factors, such as brain abnormalities in homicide offenders. Featuring several contempor... Read More about The psychology of extreme violence : a case study approach to serial homicide, mass shooting, school shooting and lone-actor terrorism.

Towards a Malaysian criminology : conflict, censure and compromise (2020)
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Quraishi, M. (2020). Towards a Malaysian criminology : conflict, censure and compromise. London, UK: Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-49101-5

This book provides a critical analysis of criminological scholarship in Malaysia, presenting a focused exploration of the key qualities and limitations to studies on crime, deviance, victimization and criminal justice in this country. This text conne... Read More about Towards a Malaysian criminology : conflict, censure and compromise.

Assessment in Social Work 5th Edition (2020)
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Myers, J., Milner, J., & O'Byrne, P. (2020). Assessment in Social Work 5th Edition. Red Globe Press (Macmillan)

Assessment is a core component of social work. Since first publication, Assessment in Social Work has provided students and practitioners with a clear overview of the complex issues they face and a map of the theory they need to draw on in order to c... Read More about Assessment in Social Work 5th Edition.

Developing skills and knowledge for social work practice (2nd edition) (2020)
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Rogers, M., Whitaker, D., Edmondson, D., & Peach, D. (2020). Developing skills and knowledge for social work practice (2nd edition). London: Sage

This very practical guide will teach students everything they need to know to successfully apply theory, methods and approaches in real-life practice. It will assist in developing and hone their skills to make the best start in their practice placeme... Read More about Developing skills and knowledge for social work practice (2nd edition).

Social Work and Society Political and Ideological Perspectives (2019)
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Pollock, S., Parkinson, K., & Cummins, I. (Eds.). (2019). Social Work and Society Political and Ideological Perspectives. Bristol: Policy Press

It is essential that social work students understand the lasting impact political decision making can have on service users, yet little guidance exists on this subject. This valuable book provides a comprehensive introduction to politics in social wo... Read More about Social Work and Society Political and Ideological Perspectives.

NSFW: sex, humor, and risk in social media (2019)
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Paasonen, S., Jarrett, K., & Light, B. (2019). NSFW: sex, humor, and risk in social media. Boston, MA: MIT Press

An exploration of how and why social media content is tagged as “not safe for work” and an argument against conflating sexual content with risk. The hashtag #NSFW (not safe for work) acts as both a warning and an invitation. NSFW tells users, “We... Read More about NSFW: sex, humor, and risk in social media.

SPARC 2019 Fake news & home truths : Salford postgraduate annual research conference book of abstracts (2019)
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Aarons, T., Abduljawad, S. A. S., Aboelkheir, A., Addis, M. C., Adeboye, O., Adeniyi, I. A., …Yusup, N. H. (2019). E. M. Barnes, D. Greensmith, M. Griffiths, U. Hurley, T. Ireland, C. Starbuck, …D. Whitnall (Eds.), SPARC 2019 Fake news & home truths : Salford postgraduate annual research conference book of abstracts. Salford, UK: University of Salford

Welcome to the Book of Abstracts for the 2019 SPARC conference. This year we not only celebrate the work of our PGRs but also our first ever Doctoral School Best Supervisor awards, which makes this year’s conference extra special. Once again we have... Read More about SPARC 2019 Fake news & home truths : Salford postgraduate annual research conference book of abstracts.

Mental health placements : pocket guides for student nurses (2019)
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Chadwick, A., Tudor, E., Womack, M., & Woodhouse, L. (2019). Mental health placements : pocket guides for student nurses. Banbury: Lantern Publishing

Mental health nursing placements can be daunting – you’ll be working in a variety of settings and supporting individuals with a range of mental health problems. There are new colleagues to work with, and newly learned nursing theory to put into pract... Read More about Mental health placements : pocket guides for student nurses.