Research, References and Encyclopedias Books

This book delves into the evolving dynamics of out-migration from Northeast India: a region historically associated with in-migration. It examines the shifting migration patterns, particularly the...

This book explores Indian nuclear diplomacy in post May 1998 and deconstructs the discourse presented in public and private sphere. It shows how India discursively constructed its self image as the...

Women Unsilenced: Hope, Freedom, and Music in Palestine explores how Palestinian women use music to express, protest, and celebrate their identities. Divided into two parts, the book is told through...

This concise, clear, accessible book is meant to truly engage students by using personal stories, solid research, and key theories that illustrate how sociologists look at life, the way we understand...

This book offers a comprehensive account of social media as a tool for connecting the world, and how its amoeboid growth pattern has led it to where it is today. Fuelled by rapid advances in...

An Introductory Guide to Quantitative Data Analysis and Interpretation using SPSS 30 is a comprehensive guide to quantitative analysis. It integrates knowledge of research methods, data analysis, and...

Utilizing the African Oral Traditional Storytelling (AOTS) Framework and African feminist perspectives, this book boldly confronts the pervasive issue of sexual harassment prevalent in schools across...

This book serves as a comprehensive overview of the principles, tools, and techniques of scientific research methodology. It guides readers through various research methodologies and techniques,...

This book engages with the critical issue of nutrition and its relationship with the full spectrum of human development challenges in India. It examines concerns around both undernutrition and...

The Cost of Peace (1991) presents an authoritative analysis of the issues in the development of European security. The study distinguishes between security within Europe, the security of Europe...

Daisaku Ikeda, Transnationalism, and American Literature: Dialogues of the Heart examines the writings of Nichiren Buddhist philosopher, poet, and peacebuilder Daisaku Ikeda (1928–2023), focusing on...

The rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is reshaping urban computing and intelligence, marking the next frontier of sustainable smart cities. This book explores the...

In this insightful book, Beverley Costa explores the crucial role of the group facilitator in shaping reflective groups that can move beyond disorganised and stagnant group dynamics, contain anxiety...

This book examines ten of the most common myths surrounding the Korean Wave in relation to its histories, theories, and practices.Dal Yong Jin explores several major misconceptions that are...

Methods for Systems Thinking is a practical workbook with more than 65 methods you can apply right away. It helps you explore complex systems, involve the right people, and respond effectively to...

In the early 1980s, the survey was the most widely used method of social research, but it had been the object of much damaging criticism. Critics maintained that there were philosophical flaws...

Dalit Studies: Key Terms and Concepts undertakes a critical engagement with nearly fifty foundational terms and concepts that have shaped—and continue to shape—the field of Dalit Studies.The entries...

This book offers a comprehensive analysis of India’s healthcare challenges and the pathways to achieving universal health coverage. It critically examines the current healthcare landscape,...

This book critically examines the ever-evolving relationship between gender, identity and technology, investigating how identity is shaped, expressed, and contested within virtual environments.It...

Human-Centered Automation (HCA) is becoming indispensable for organizations seeking to implement AI-driven systems, robotic process automation, and other advanced tools while keeping human needs at...

This book explores Indian English writing and English translations of Indian works through the framework of famine. It examines literary representations of famine across time, from ancient and...

This edited volume explores the complex and varied pathways to citizenship that migrants navigate in both sending and receiving countries. By examining the diverse strategies which migrants employ to...

Christianity in the Indian subcontinent is as old as Christianity itself, although Christians have consistently remained a small minority within the broader population. This book delves into the...

This book focuses on the conceptualisation and practice of student- teacher research (STR). Despite existing practices and global discourse on the importance of STR in foregrounding teaching as a...

A bumper book of powerful problem-solving tools and techniques presented clearly and concisely by a highly respected author.Practitioners across the range of human services and managers in all...

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are enabling the construction of “digital ghosts”: algorithmic reconstructions of deceased individuals based on patterns of interaction in their text...

Businesses do not operate in a vacuum but rather in a dynamic environment that has a direct influence on how they perform and whether they will achieve their objectives. There are several internal...

Resilience and sustainability are essential in navigating today’s global challenges. Towards Resilient Societies: The Synergy of Religion, Education, Health, Science, and Technology presents...

In an era where digital algorithms dictate visibility, creative professionals are struggling to attract audiences and sustain long-term careers. Yet, K-pop has seemingly mastered the art of digital...

Media Freedom in an Evolving Journalism Landscape offers an international account of changes and continuity in media freedom and the emergence of new threats in the evolving journalistic sphere...

The application of quality tools and techniques in construction projects has a great influence on the cost-effectiveness results of construction projects and achieving successful project performance...

Apartheid and Fragmented Protest in Contemporary Southern Africa examines protest movements through the lens of Apartheid Studies, the first general theory of apartheid which explores how oppression,...

European Political Parties (1969) looks at the parties of Western Europe on a country by country basis, examining their roles in the increasing political integration in the European Economic...

This book offers a comprehensive overview of the ways in which research and perspectives from the social sciences and humanities can be combined for a more effective understanding of climate change...

Gaullism (1972) is a historical-analytical study of the social and political movement of Gaullism, examining its political philosophy and practice, and its originator Charles de Gaulle. Starting with...

This book takes a deeper look at the history of the Russian Empire and the USSR from the perspective of ethno-national minorities. It focuses on Buryat intellectuals who traveled and worked across...

For the past two decades, workplace safety has improved in reducing minor injuries, yet the rate of serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) has remained unchanged. Research has revealed that the...

This book offers a comprehensive exploration into the role of Large Language Models (LLMs) in modern healthcare. It focuses specifically on the lifecycle of LLM deployment in healthcare settings,...

Comparing design policies in Finland and China, this book explores how their distinct cultural and technological contexts shape innovation, sustainable development, and social well-being.Bridging...

This volume explores the intersection of political history and consumption history by conceptualizing the "politics of consumption" as a discursive process in which consumers and acts of consumption...

States of Mind critiques the traditional paradigms that shape our mental health and school systems, from diagnostic labels to high-stakes assessment, unravelling what they are, how they came into...

This book explores the most unique contemporary forms of Taiwanese dance theatre and the theatre of movement created by renowned choreographers whose productions are committed to the Eastern body...

Participatory Action Research in Post-Colonial Contexts provides a comprehensive exploration of Participatory Action Research (PAR) as a transformative methodology uniquely suited to post-colonial...

This volume uses “Networked China” as a lens to explore a complex communication landscape, characterized by digital platforms, algorithms, and global connectivity. Essays and empirical case studies...

Research Design Using Systemic Thinking: Describing the General Scientific Method provides a fresh approach to conducting research, emphasizing the importance of systemic thinking as a framework for...

Research Design Using Systemic Thinking: Describing the General Scientific Method provides a fresh approach to conducting research, emphasizing the importance of systemic thinking as a framework for...

This book addresses a persistent gap in the political ethics literature: The disconnect between political ethics as a theoretical discipline and the ethical dilemmas that politicians face in...

This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of US naval presence and strategy in one of the world’s most strategically significant regions. Spanning from the Cold War era to the...