books by Sage Publications, Inc     books:       Images of Organization16 reviews Gareth Morgan Sage Publications, Inc, 2006 This book can profoundly change your thinking about orgs This is not a "three steps to understanding organizations" type book. The people posting negative reviews for this were looking for something simple and digestable - this book is not that. However, if you take the time, you will find it profoundly alters your thinking about understanding organizations. This book provides solid theoretical models for understanding what is occuring in ...             Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics9 reviews Neil J. Salkind Sage Publications, Inc, 2007 Great Experience The book was brand new and arrived very promptly! The only thing I would caution you when buying this book, is that is does NOT include the CD with it...so research a little further before purchasing. Overall, great experience and a great book!             Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches25 reviews John W. Creswell Sage Publications, Inc, 2008 Delivers as promised Book is an excellent introduction to research design for qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods designs. It explains all the components of a research design and walks you through each one, inclding the literature review, research question and hypotheses. Also, the first chapter goes through the different theoretical perspectives from which reseach proceeds, so you can understand the ...             Case Study Research: Design and Methods, Third Edition, Applied Social Research Methods Series, Vol 514 reviews Robert K. Yin Sage Publications, Inc, 2002 Great advice, even for a non fiction book I read this book to help me understand how to conduct case studies for a project I was doing, that eventually turned into a book. I did a pretty good canvas of other books about case study research and was impressed with the other reviews here on Amazon, and ended up buying this book as a result. I used the advice from the book about preparing consistent questions and following a protocall ...             Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches12 reviews John W. Creswell Sage Publications, Inc, 2006 basic foundation for beginning research students This book is helpful in explaining the different approaches to qualitative methods. The comparison charts in the book helps you to compare and contrast against the methods and helps in choosing a method to undertake your research study.             Evaluation: A Systematic Approach7 reviews Peter H. Rossi, Mark W. Lipsey, ... Sage Publications, Inc, 2003 A primo primer This book works well as an introductory textbook to the field of Evaluation -- including a brief history of its origins, essential components of evaluation, theory, and designs. If you are looking for a class in Evaluation 101, or a refresher course on the principles of evaluation, this is a good textbook for you. I am in the process of reading the 6th edition cover to cover (something I ...             Decoding the Ethics Code: A Practical Guide for Psychologists6 reviews Celia B. Fisher Sage Publications, Inc, 2003 Essential reference book for psychologists This book is essential for the shelf of any practicing psychologist or psychology student. It explicates the newest revision of the American Psychological Association's Ethics Code in a way that is interesting and understandable. My copy never gathers dust.             Leadership: Theory and Practice29 reviews Peter G. Northouse Sage Publications, Inc, 2006 A High Quality Book According to Kurt Lewin, "There is nothing as practical as a good theory". This is an apt comment in reference to Peter Northouse's book "Leadership: Theory and Practice". The author methodically and clearly explained the major theories and concepts of leadership in a readable and easily understandable manner, in a way that readers can easily implement them. Northouse stresses the need to link ...             Qualitative Research & Evaluation Methods13 reviews Michael Quinn Patton Sage Publications, Inc, 2001 As good as it gets for a qualitative research text I purchased this book for a graduate level qualitative research methods course. The book is well written and will be an important reference in the future. Patton's writing style is engaging and he uses examples throughout the text. He is a well known qualitative researcher who has valuable experience in the subject matter. I would highly recommend this text to those interested in learning ...             Curriculum Leadership: Development and Implementation1 review Allan A. Glatthorn, Floyd Boschee, ... Sage Publications, Inc, 2005 Curriculum Leadership I liked this text because it is comprehensive and easy to read. The end of chapter summaries are great!             Writing Up Qualitative Research (Qualitative Research Methods)2 reviews Harry F. Wolcott Sage Publications, Inc, 2001 Got me through my dissertation... I found this book more helpful than any dissertation-writing manual, and will rely on it for future projects beyond the PhD. Wolcott's honest and funny writing style makes you feel like a friend, and his advice is truly useful. The book is a great motivator as well, particularly during those frustrating stages of writing/revising. I highly recommend this book to anyone sitting on a mound of ...             Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Biological Psychology Bob Garrett Sage Publications, Inc, 2008 The Innovative Biopsychology Text is Now Published By SAGE! Thoroughly updated from the previous edition, Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Biological Psychology, Second Edition  is the only text that focuses on the “big picture” to provide a highly accessible introduction to the biology of behavior, from emotions to perception to consciousness Author Bob Garrett engages students right from the start by providing ...             Gender, Race, and Class in Media: A Text-Reader5 reviews Sage Publications, Inc, 2002 Media, stereotypes, white ideologies, marginalization. An excellent reader explaining the media's role in perpetrating common stereotypes of historically marginalized people. Includes analysis of advertising, sexual representation, TV and music. An excellent textbook for cultural studies.             Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research and Application Curt R. Bartol, Anne M. Bartol Sage Publications, Inc, 2008 This extensive, up-to-date core text introduces students to new, emerging fields of study within forensic psychology. Emphasizing a contemporary developmental approach toward the understanding of crime and delinquency, the Second Edition of Introduction to Forensic Psychology features a multicultural perspective and focuses on the application of psychological knowledge and research. The authors introduce students to the many careers related ...             Proposals That Work: A Guide for Planning Dissertations and Grant Proposals (Proposals That Work: A Guide for ...1 review Lawrence F. Locke, Waneen Spirduso, ... Sage Publications, Inc, 2007 The Only Proposal Guide You Need As any graduate student will tell you acceptance onto a Ph.D program is largely based on submitting a successful proposal. Thereafter, as long as the researcher adheres to the proposal, graduation is virtually guaranteed. I am a Ph.D student who used the book to construct my proposal, which was summarily accepted by the research committee with minor changes. This appears to be contrary to what ...             Dimensions of Human Behavior: Person and Environment (Series in Social Work)2 reviews Elizabeth D. Hutchison Sage Publications, Inc, 2007 Great textbook! This textbook is well written. It catches your attention with case studies and then in a way that makes sense, teaches the concepts.             Designing Qualitative Research5 reviews Catherine Marshall, Gretchen B. Rossman Sage Publications, Inc, 2006 Great Overview on Qualitative Research If you are in graduate school and decide to do your thesis as a qualitative research project, I would highly recommend this book. Even though the authors describe what qualitative research is, I would recommend that you read one of the texts they mention for the individual techniques. For example, even though it has a nice overview of case study, one should read Yin's book on case study research.             Qualitative Research Design: An Interactive Approach6 reviews Joseph A. Maxwell Sage Publications, Inc, 2004 Maxwell provides roadmap Having acquired a veritable library of qualitative methods books and journal articles, I still felt like I was floundering. This book gave me not only a new and more valuable way of thinking about what I was doing, but a step-by-step action guide, practical, practicable, and with a depth (both explicated and in specific references) that makes me much more confident about eventual orals. Short ...             Music Business Handbook and Career Guide3 reviews David Baskerville Sage Publications, Inc, 2005 Provides the latest insights into the industry, which is going through extensive changes The new updated edition of Music Business Handbook And Career Guide provides the latest insights into the industry, which is going through extensive changes. For one, digital downloads and piracy are changing how music itself is available to the public. Online music, iPods, and other computer-based changes are transforming not only how the industry does business, but how it presents products and ...             Designing and Managing Programs: An Effectiveness-Based Approach (SAGE Sourcebooks for the Human Services)2 reviews Peter M. Kettner, Robert M. Moroney, ... Sage Publications, Inc, 2007 Book review This book was purchased for a class. 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