Social Science - Research

Help sixth grade students build social studies content knowledge with fun and effective daily practice activities.180 Days(TM) Social Studies for Sixth Grade Focuses on a new topic each week covering one of the four social studies disciplines: history, civics, geography, and economics Builds students'...

A Classroom With Purpose: A Guide to Teaching Social Studies Today is a roadmap for new social studies educators navigating the early stages of a teaching career. Drawing on the wisdom of experienced educators and field experts, this book offers practical strategies, thoughtful resources,...

The New York Times bestselling "manifesto for the future that is grounded in practical solutions addressing the world's most pressing concerns: overpopulation, food, water, energy, education, health care and freedom" (The Wall Street Journal). Since the dawn of humanity, a privileged few have lived...

The indispensable classic on marketing by the bestselling author of Tribes and Purple Cow. Legendary business writer Seth Godin has three essential questions for every marketer: "What's your story?" "Will the people who need to hear this story believe it?" "Is it true?" All...

A vital guide to centering community knowledge to generate effective solutions to inequalityWhen organizations take on social problems, from school reform to conservation to healthcare disparities, community members are sometimes "invited to the table" to share their insights. But if the table has already...

*ONE OF THE NEW YORKERS BEST BOOKS OF 2024*"A powerful argument for reforming this system."--The New York TimesAn urgent investigation of student debt in America revealing the corrupt systems, rotten policies, and bad actors that have created a $1.7 trillion crisis.College costs more today...

An ideal textbook for complete beginners--teaches from scratch R, statistics, and the fundamentals of quantitative social science Data Analysis for Social Science provides a friendly introduction to the statistical concepts and programming skills needed to conduct and evaluate social scientific studies. Assuming no prior...

The inside story of the crisis within the country's most classic sport--horseracing--and why money is killing thoroughbreds at the top of their game. Every year, hundreds of horses die on the racetrack. Why? In this deeply reported and propulsive narrative, CNN reporter Katie Bo...

From Oceania to North America, indigenous peoples have created storytelling traditions of incredible depth and diversity. The term 'indigenous storywork' has come to encompass the sheer breadth of ways in which indigenous storytelling serves as a historical record, as a form of teaching and...

Crónica del surgimiento, desarrollo y transformaciones del Cártel de las drogas más peligroso de México. El cártel de Sinaloa explica y detalla el mundo del narco: desde los pioneros del negocio como Pedro Avilés, los sicarios desalmados que matan gobernadores como el Gitano, policías...

Useful and informative for seasoned and emerging professionals, as well as for students, Family Life Education: The Practice of Family Science, Second Edition provides a comprehensive examination of the profession from the perspectives of many leading family scholars and educators.The second edition includes four...

A common goal in virtually all social science courses is to teach students to think critically. Most students who sign up for this "fun" archaeology course have not been asked to think deeply about how we know what we know. Clearly, it is important...

"A groundbreaking look at the controversial topic of sexism and gender politics within African American communities."--Ebony In the Black community, rape, violence against women, and sexual harassment are as much the legacy of slavery as is racism. In Gender Talk, Johnnetta Betsch Cole and...

A groundbreaking, "lavishly informative" (The New York Times) portrait of the six generations that currently live in the United States and how they connect, conflict, and compete with one another--from the acclaimed author of Generation Me and iGen. Upending the conventional theory that generational...

The landmark, prize-winning, international bestselling examination of how a gender gap in data perpetuates bias and disadvantages women. #1 International Bestseller * Winner of the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award * Winner of the Royal Society Science Book Prize...

The landmark, prize-winning, international bestselling examination of how a gender gap in data perpetuates bias and disadvantages women. #1 International Bestseller * Winner of the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award * Winner of the Royal Society Science Book Prize...

Learning From Strangers is the definitive work on qualitative research interviewing. It draws on Robert Weiss's thirty years of experience in interviewing and teaching others how to do it. The most effective interviews, says Weiss, rely on creating cooperation -- an open and trusting...

Stop guessing and start thriving. When you first arrive in the USA and feel overwhelmed by the new culture and financial systems, you need a simple, reliable roadmap to avoid common pitfalls and maximize your financial and career potential. Our book is the mentor...

The JASP Guide's purpose is to assist the novice social science and education researcher in interpreting statistical output data using the JASP Statistical Analysis application. Or, I could say that this guide helps you understand quantitative analysis without the tears. Through the examples and...

Are you overwhelmed by the complexities of research design?Do you struggle to decide between qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods? You're not alone. Many new (and even experienced) researchers feel lost in the maze of conceptual, methodological, and practical decisions.This comprehensive guide demystifies research design...