Sage Publications Inc imprint: 1562 books
The Social Lens
An Invitation to Social and Sociological Theory
Language: English
Release Date: May 13, 2013
This fully updated Third Edition of Kenneth Allan’s acclaimed The Social Lens emphasizes the diversity of classical and contemporary theory, critical thinking, and the importance of historical context. Chosen for the diversity of their perspectives and their suitability for introducing students...
Contemporary Social and Sociological Theory
Visualizing Social Worlds
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2012
In the Third Edition of Ken Allan's highly-praised Contemporary Social and Sociological Theory book, sociological theories and theorists are explored using a straightforward approach and conversational, jargon-free language. Filled with examples drawn from everyday life, this edition highlights...
by Dr. Andrew P. Johnson
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2009
A practical, holistic approach to integrating social studies with language arts and other content areas
This comprehensive, reader-friendly text demonstrates how personal connections can be incorporated into social studies education while meeting standards of the National Council for the Social...
Literacy Assessment and Instructional Strategies
Connecting to the Common Core
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2014
Literacy Assessment and Instructional Strategies by Kathy B. Grant, Sandra E. Golden, and Nance S. Wilson prepares literacy educators to conduct reading and writing assessments and develop appropriate corrective literacy strategies for use with their grade K–5 students. Connecting Common Core Literacy...
by Anne M. Geroski
Language: English
Release Date: January 4, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: January 4, 2016
Written specifically for non-clinical undergraduate students, but also relevant to graduate studies in helping professions, Skills for Helping Professionals, by Anne M. Geroski focuses on helping students develop the skills they need to effectively initiate and maintain helping relationships. After...
Social Justice and Social Work
Rediscovering a Core Value of the Profession
Language: English
Release Date: March 26, 2013
Social Justice and Social Work: Rediscovering a Core Value of the Profession introduces and connects social justice to the core values of social work across the curriculum. This unique and timely book, edited by Michael J. Austin, presents the history and philosophy that supports social justice and...
by Stacy L. Henning, Dr. Donna S. Sheperis, Michael M. Kocet
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2015
Ethical practice is an essential aspect of counselor training. In order for counselors to competently work with clients, they must be well versed in ethical codes, ethical decision making, and legal issues impacting the profession. Ethical Decision Making for the 21st Century Counselor provides the...
Literature-Based Teaching in the Content Areas
40 Strategies for K-8 Classrooms
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2011
Grounded in theory and best-practices research, this practical text provides teachers with 40 strategies for using fiction and non-fiction trade books to teach in five key content areas: language arts and reading, social studies, mathematics, science, and the arts. Each strategy provides everything...
Integrating Teaching, Learning, and Action Research
Enhancing Instruction in the K-12 Classroom
Language: English
Release Date: March 26, 2009
Helping teachers engage K–12 students as participatory researchers to accomplish highly effective learning outcomes
Integrating Teaching, Learning, and Action Research: Enhancing Instruction in the K–12 Classroom demonstrates how teachers can use action research as an integral component...
Psychological Testing in Everyday Life
History, Science, and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2018
Psychological Testing in Everyday Life explores how psychological testing is used in real-life settings tomake the study of psychometrics interesting, relevant, and highly accessible. Author Karen B. Goldfinger examines a broad range of carefully selected topics to capture student interest, encourage...
Evaluating Sex Offenders
A Manual for Civil Commitments and Beyond
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2002
Evaluating Sex Offenders is the first and only "how to" book describing the complete sex offender civil commitment evaluation. Aimed at helping practitioners, clinicians, counselors, and parole officers assess risk and evaluate offenders who have been convicted of a sex crime,...
Documenting Psychotherapy
Essentials for Mental Health Practitioners
Language: English
Release Date: September 9, 1997
This concise volume examines exactly what is involved in keeping adequate clinical records of individual, family, couple and group psychotherapy. The authors discuss: limits of confidentiality; retention and disposing of records; documentation of safety issues; client access to records; treatment...
Handbook of Counselor Preparation
Constructivist, Developmental, and Experiential Approaches
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2010
This definitive single-volume guide is the first of its kind on teaching and developing counselor educator programs that embrace constructivist and developmental theory. Leading scholars and experts offer practical advice on teaching courses in every area of counseling practice. As a result, the book...
Women in Medicine
Getting In, Growing, and Advancing
Language: English
Release Date: April 21, 2000
Women in Medicine is a concise, practical resource for anyone considering a medical career, but especially women. Drawing on all the best available literature and the experience of thousands of women doctors, the book covers: getting into medical school; overcoming gender stereotypes; finding a mentor;...