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  • Leisure and Human Rights

    by A.J Veal ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    This book argues for, while critically engaging with, the proposition that leisure is a human right. The structure of the book sets this proposition within historical and international legal human rights contexts, particularly exploring the human rights/legal conception of leisure as time and activities compared with other conceptualisations arising in the field of leisure studies.The implications ... Read more

    $134.09 USD

  • Whatever Happened to the Leisure Society?

    by A. J. Veal ...
    Series series Routledge Critical Leisure Studies
    The idea of a ‘leisure society’ was in its heyday in the 1960s and 1970s, when it was predicted that the pattern of falling working hours which had been experienced in Western societies in the first half of the twentieth century would continue indefinitely. The leisure society has clearly not been realised. On the contrary: contemporary industrial societies seem to be characterised by a shortage ... Read more

    $59.99 USD

  • Leisure and the Future

    by A. J. Veal ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Leisure Studies
    First published in 1987. In the context of the debate about the changing structure of modem economies, the growth of leisure, and the place of work and leisure in society, this book reviews the ‘state of the art’ of leisure forecasting and the study of leisure futures. It traces man's concern with future leisure from classical and utopian writings to science fiction and ‘futurology’. Contemporary ... Read more

    $49.99 USD

  • Research Methods in Sport Studies and Sport Management

    A Practical Guide

    by A.J. Veal, Simon Darcy ...
    Research can be a challenging but rewarding activity. All degree-level students studying sport, and all effective professionals working in the sport sector need to have a sound understanding of research methods and how to critically interpret research findings. This broad-ranging, in-depth and practical textbook introduces research methods for students on sport-related degree courses, outlining ... Read more

    $99.99 USD

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    A Guide to Doing Your Research Project

    by Jonathan Wilson ...
    Written specifically for business students, this best-selling, jargon-free textbook highlights each stage of the research process, guiding the reader through actionable steps and explicitly setting out how best to meet a supervisor′s expectations.Easy to navigate and full of practical advice, it shows you how to choose a topic and write a proposal, with easy to follow tips and detailed screenshots ... Read more

    $170.09 USD

  • Doing Real Research

    A Practical Guide to Social Research

    by Charles Laurie, Eric A. Jensen ...
    Challenging the formality and idealized settings of conventional methods teaching and opting instead for a real world approach to social research, this book offers frank, practical advice designed to empower students and researchers alike.Theoretically robust and with an exhaustive coverage of key methodologies and methods the title establishes the cornerstones of social research. Examples reflect ... Read more

    $78.29 USD

  • Research Methods for Leisure and Tourism

    by A. Veal ...

    $42.99 USD

  • Practising Social Work Research

    Case Studies for Learning, Second Edition

    by Rick Csiernik, Rachel Birnbaum ...
    Research skills are as critical to social work practitioners as skills in individual and group counselling, policy analysis, and community development. Adopting strategies similar to those used in direct practice courses, this book integrates research with social work practice, and in so doing promotes an understanding and appreciation of the research process.This second edition of Practising ... Read more

    $38.69 USD

  • Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

    A Handbook for Higher Level Teaching Assistants

    Edited by Sarah Younie, Susan Capel, Marilyn Leask ...
    Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is an accessible, user-friendly handbook designed to provide practical guidance and ideas to support Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs). It covers the knowledge and skills needed by HLTAs to work effectively with pupils, teachers, parents and other professionals concerned with the well-being of children.The book relates directly to the standards ... Read more

    $47.99 USD

  • Research Methods in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management

    by Paul Brunt, Susan Horner, Natalie Semley ...
    In Research Methods in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management, the authors use a step-by-step approach to guide students through the whole research process, from initial ideas, through to writing up and presenting the findings.Coverage of the Internet and the digital environment as a space to carry out research has been included, and the use of technology in analysis such as SPSS, NVivo and ... Read more

    $105.29 USD

  • An Introduction to Evaluation

    by Robert Grimm, Rute Caldeira, Chris Fox ...
    Both practical and theoretical in approach, this book is the perfect companion for student researchers and policy makers alike. It provides actionable advice for planning and implementing evaluations, while also instilling an ability to assess the evaluations of others and consider the ways in which evaluation evidence could influence policy and practice.Drawing upon a wide range of examples from ... Read more

    $78.29 USD

  • Research Skills for Social Work

    by Andrew Whittaker ...
    Series series Transforming Social Work Practice Series
    Social Work students often find research an intimidating and complex area of study, with many struggling to understand the core concepts and their application to practice. This book presents these concepts in an accessible and user-friendly way. Key skills and methods such as literature reviews, interviews, and questionnaires are explored in detail while the underlying ethical reasons for doing ... Read more

    $65.69 USD