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Physiological Psychology for Psych Students

by Dr. Ilyse O'Desky, PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Chief of Psychology at Saint Barnabas Medical Centre, Associate Professor of Psychology at Kane University

This is a basic textbook for an undergraduate course in physiological psychology. It discusses the basic physiological processes involved in human behavior. Fundamentals of neuronal and synaptic activity in the nervous system and endocrine system, and their impact on behavior are presented. Also included are chapters detailing perceptual systems,…

Planning Canadian Communities, 7th Edition

by Gerald Hodge et al.

Previously published by Nelson. With this edition, Planning Canadian Communities begins its 34th year of analysis of the public endeavour of community planning in the cities, towns, and regions of Canada. The past three decades have been a time of immense learning, both for the field of community planning and for the authors. Winner of the Canadian…

Popular Culture: A User's Guide, 4th Edition

by Susie O'Brien et al.

Previously published by Nelson. Popular Culture: A User’s Guide is an introduction to the critical study of popular culture. The authors aim to provide students with the analytical tools to understand everyday practices and their role both as consumers of and participants in popular culture. The authors believe that because of our common familiarity…

Programming for Behavioural Science

by Tim Martin

Whether it's called programming, coding, or software engineering, many people find it almost as intimidating as formal mathematics, and as a result avoid learning to use a computer to its fullest potential. This is particularly true of behavioural scientists. Computers can be used to conduct tightly controlled experiments, analyze data in new and unique…

Public Administration in Canada, 2nd Edition

by Paul Barker, Tim Mau

Nelson - This second edition of Public Administration in Canada tackles the current and emerging trends, the changing and evolving institutions of government, ethics, and many other challenges in public administration. It brings the study to life for students, demonstrating the intersection of theory with the practice of government program and service…

Reaching Out: Working Together to Identify and Respond to Child Victims of Abuse, 2nd Edition

by Pearl Rimer et al.

Previously published by Nelson. Everyone has a role to play in identifying and responding to child abuse and family violence. This book is written for professionals and paraprofessionals who work with children and their families, and post-secondary students. Early childhood educators, teachers, nurses, social workers, and others are in unique positions…

Research Methods in Psychological Science

by Laura Freberg et al.

Research Methods in Psychological Science engages students in critical thinking as consumers and producers of research. Developed in a digital-first approach with interactive data and digital class activities, this comprehensive textbook covers psychological research with engaging examples that students can relate to and apply in their own lives. Each…

School Leadership for Learning: Learning Theory to Improve Professional Practice

by Jess L. Gregory et al.

School Leadership for Learning occupies a unique space in that it can support pre-service and in-service educators to promote growth of the students and adults in a school community. This interactive, online text includes videos, images, cases, supplemental resources, and questions designed to assist the reader in mastering the content. Section…

Social Problems and Silver Linings

by Naomi Latini Wolfe

Social Problems and Silver Linings is designed to help students develop a sense of agency in resolving inherently complex social issues through self-reflection, participation, and discussion. With an ethnographic approach based on living theory, social problems will become more relevant to students and guide them towards using social theory in their…

Social Psychology, Seventh Edition

by Stephen Franzoi

Social Psychology, from BVT Publishing, is a traditional, comprehensive textbook with all of the content required to teach a typical Social Psychology course. This Top Hat version contains everything you need for before, during, and after class. Students can read fully customizable chapters with built-in active learning components and formative assessment…

Social Welfare in Canadian Society, 5th Edition

by Rosalie Chappell

In this new fifth edition of Social Welfare in Canadian Society, author Rosalie Chappell provides a critical look at chronic and emerging social issues, as well as the diverse and sometimes confounding influences that have shaped them. Readers will gain an appreciation for the impact of government policy and globalization as they come to see the importance…

Social Work Practice: Problem Solving and Beyond, 3rd Edition

by Tuula Heinonen, Len Spearman

Nelson - Social Work Practice: Problem Solving and Beyond presents a view of social work that incorporates, not without criticism, problem solving as foundational to traditional practice. While drawing upon international and American content, the text emphasizes Canadian social work experience and developments. Tuula Heinonen and Len Spearman also argue…