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An Introduction to State and Local Politics

by Tom Brunell et al.

While often neglected in the study of American government, state and local politics are crucial to understanding the wide range of policies that affect citizens' everyday lives. An Introduction to State and Local Government provides students with the information they need to understand the world around them with a focus on concise explanations of key…

Behavior Analysis and Learning, 6th Edition

by W. David Pierce, Carl D. Cheney

Taylor and Francis: Using a consistent Skinnerian perspective, Behavior Analysis and Learning: A Biobehavioral Approach, Sixth Edition provides an advanced introduction to the principles of behavior analysis and learned behaviors, covering a full range of principles from basic respondent and operant conditioning through applied behavior analysis into…

Beyond Policy Analysis: Public Issue Management in Turbulent Times, 6th Edition

by Leslie A. Pal et al.

Previously published by Nelson. With an authoritative and courageous approach, Beyond Policy Analysis examines public policymaking in Canada at all areas of governance, including Heath Care, Education, Economic Development and Trade. This title goes beyond conventional categories and concepts to examine how the world of policymaking has changed with…

Bones, Stones and Human Evolution

by Thomas Morgan

Bones, Stones & Human Evolution combines text, images, videos and embedded questions to introduce you to the essentials of evolutionary anthropology.

Canadian Corrections, 5th Edition

by Curt T. Griffiths and Danielle Murdoch

Previously published by Nelson. Canadian Corrections, Fifth Edition, is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the dynamics of corrections in Canada, and to explores the unique attributes of the Canadian correctional enterprise. The materials presented in this text are both descriptive and analytical. Key themes have been woven throughout,…

Canadian Corrections, 6e

by Curt T. Griffiths and Danielle Murdoch

Studying the Canadian correctional enterprise merits a clear, thoughtful approach to the dynamics of corrections. From its origins, structure and design, and the ongoing ways in which Canada’s correctional landscape is impacted by judicial and government decision making, the sixth edition of Canadian Corrections provides a comprehensive overview of…

Canadian Criminal Justice: A Primer, 6th Edition

by Curt T. Griffiths

Griffiths’ Canadian Criminal Justice: A Primer provides a succinct yet thorough introduction to the dynamic and complex Canadian criminal justice system for students without significant prior exposure to the field. In brief chapters, the text presents a current, accessible overview of the distinct parts of the criminal justice system as they are evolving…

Canadian Law: An Introduction, 7th Edition

by Neil Boyd

Canadian Law: An Introduction, seventh edition, is a core text for the Introduction to Canadian Law courses found in universities and colleges. It is written for students who do not want to become legal professionals but still need an understanding of the law. These students will pursue careers in criminology or other legal jobs such as customs officers,…

Canadian Police Work, 5th Edition

by Curt T. Griffiths

Previously published by Nelson. The new edition of Canadian Police Work has been updated to reflect the most contemporary issues facing policing today while giving students a detailed overview of the profession. Students will learn the history of policing in Canada, the structure and operation of policing, the legal contexts of police work, and issues…

Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches, 9th Edition

by Rand Dyck et al.

Previously published by Nelson. For more than 30 years, Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches has presented the reality of Canadian government and politics in a comprehensive yet lean and readable manner. It provides the tools and foundational knowledge to help students become better informed, more involved, and more critical citizens. Students will…

Career Readiness

by Leslie McLees et al.

"Students (and their parents) know that earning a college degree can be key to increased earning potential and opportunities in their careers... but few students are taught how a college degree prepares them for a job or a career. This text is designed to help majors in the liberal arts connect their studies and expereinces for which employers are…

Children and Families: A Social Work Practice Perspective

by Tamika Baldwin-Clark, PhD, LCSW-S, LCDC et al.

This textbook seeks to introduce and elaborate on a few of the variety of significant topics in the child welfare field, including substance use and mental health, teenage parenting, and military families. This book can be used as a starting point for broadening one’s horizons in this specialization. It offers a global perspective to help professionals…