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An Introduction to Global Studies

An Introduction to Global Studies

Since the 1950s globalization has been an increasingly irresistible trend and one that has exerted a tremendous impact on the political economic military environmental and social fortunes of mankind – and yet existing theories in humanities and social sciences have been fundamentally built upon the traditional “nation-state” model. These two volumes a pioneering work on global studies to be published out of China aims at creating a new theoretical framework against the backdrop of globalization. Volume 1 introduces the core concepts and discusses the critical issues of globalization while the editors redefine notions of politics economics law and globality while deploying globalization as a theoretical framework. Volume 2 examines the multi-level and multi-dimensional nature of globalization analysing processes and systems of global society in the light of globalization and exploring the construction of a stable and rational global order. These two volumes of global studies are an essential reference for scholars and students in politics economics international relations and law. | An Introduction to Global Studies

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The Global Casino An Introduction to Environmental Issues

The Global Casino An Introduction to Environmental Issues

The Global Casino is an introduction to environmental issues which deals both with the workings of the physical environment and with the political economic and social frameworks in which the issues occur. Using examples from all over the world the book highlights the underlying causes behind environmental problems the human actions which have made them issues and the hopes for solutions. It is a book about the human impact on the environment and the ways in which the natural environment impacts human society. The sixth edition has been fully revised and updated throughout with new case studies figures and online resources including a complete lecture course for tutors and multiple-choice questions for students. New concepts and topics covered for the first time in this edition include the green economy the forest transition model marine microplastic pollution urban disasters decommissioning of big dams and the start of the Anthropocene. Recent international initiatives covered include the Paris Agreement on climate change the Aichi Biodiversity Targets and the Sendai Framework for managing disaster risk. New case studies include Morocco’s Noor concentrated solar power plant desert recovery in Kuwait and river management on the Huang Ho. Eighteen chapters on key issues follow three initial chapters which outline the background contexts of the physical and human environments and the concept of sustainable development. Each chapter provides historical context for key issues outlines why they have arisen and highlights areas of controversy and uncertainty to appraise how issues can be resolved both technically and in political and economic frameworks. Each chapter also contains an updated critical guide to further reading – many of them open access – and websites as well as discussion points and essay questions. The text can be read in its entirety or individual chapters adopted as standalone reading. This book is an essential resource for students of the environment geography earth sciences and development studies. It provides comprehensive and inspirational coverage of all the major global environmental issues of the day in a style that is clear and critical. | The Global Casino An Introduction to Environmental Issues

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Introduction to Global Politics

Introduction to Global Politics

Introduction to Global Politics Fourth Edition is an accessible comprehensive and well-written introductory textbook which emphasizes the evolution of major global issues from the past to the present. By integrating theory and political practice at individual state and global levels students are introduced to key developments in global politics helping them make sense of major trends that are shaping our world. This completely revised and updated edition includes new material on: the dramatic shift in US policies under President Donald Trump and the post-Trump moves to redo the global scene the coronavirus pandemic and its impact around the world Brexit and its consequences for the European Union the rise of China and Russia in the international order technological developments in weaponry and the militarization of outer space the growing importance of the politics of identity the environment nationalism and populism while retaining much of the structure and many of the features of past editions including a revised range of faculty and student aids– a test bank flashcards glossary web links PowerPoint slides chapter outlines suggested video clips map exercises cultural references and boxed features Stimulating and provocative the book is designed to appeal to students and instructors interested in international relations as a broadly defined multidisciplinary subject encompassing politics history economics military science psychology sociology anthropology and philosophy.

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An Introduction to the Psychology of Humor

An Introduction to the Psychology of Humor

An Introduction to the Psychology of Humor provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of psychologists’ research on humor. Drawing on research from a variety of psychological perspectives from cognitive and biological to social and developmental the book explores factors that affect our detection comprehension liking and use of humor. Throughout the book theories and paradigms of humor are explored with each chapter dedicated to a distinct field of psychological research. Covering topics including humor development in children and older adults humor’s effectiveness in advertisements cross-cultural psychology and humor’s functions in the workplace the book addresses the challenges psychologists face in defining and studying humor despite it being a universal and often daily experience. Featuring a wealth of student-friendly features including learning objectives and classroom activities An Introduction to the Psychology of Humor is an essential read for all students of humor.

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Performance Studies An Introduction

Performance Studies An Introduction

Richard Schechner's pioneering textbook is a lively accessible overview of the full range of performance with primary extracts student activities key biographies and over 200 images of global performance. The publication of Performance Studies: An Introduction was a defining moment for the field. This fourth edition has been revised with two new chapters up-to-date coverage of global and intercultural performances and an in-depth exploration of the growing international importance of performance studies. Among the book’s topics are the performing arts and popular entertainments rituals play and games social media the performances of the paleolithic period and the performances of everyday life. Supporting examples and ideas are drawn from the social sciences performing arts poststructuralism ritual theory ethology philosophy and aesthetics. Performance Studies: An Introduction features the broadest and most in-depth analysis possible. Performance Studies: An Introduction is the definitive overview for undergraduates at all levels and beginning graduate students in performance studies the performing arts and cultural studies. This new edition is also supported by a fully updated companion website offering a variety of interactive resources teaching tools and research links. | Performance Studies An Introduction

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Exploring Education An Introduction to the Foundations of Education

Exploring Education An Introduction to the Foundations of Education

This much-anticipated fifth edition of Exploring Education offers an alternative to traditional foundations texts by combining a point-of-view analysis with primary source readings. Pre- and in-service teachers will find a solid introduction to the foundations disciplines - history philosophy politics and sociology of education - and their application to educational issues including school organization and teaching curriculum and pedagogic practices education and inequality and school reform and improvement. This edition features substantive updates including additions to the discussion of neo-liberal educational policy recent debates about teacher diversity updated data and research and new selections of historical and contemporary readings. At a time when foundations of education are marginalized in many teacher education programs and teacher education reform pushes scripted approaches to curriculum and instruction Exploring Education helps teachers to think critically about the what and why behind the most pressing issues in contemporary education. | Exploring Education An Introduction to the Foundations of Education

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Listening to Rap An Introduction

Listening to Rap An Introduction

Over the past four decades rap and hip hop culture have taken a central place in popular music both in the United States and around the world. Listening to Rap: An Introduction enables students to understand the historical context cultural impact and unique musical characteristics of this essential genre. Each chapter explores a key topic in the study of rap music from the 1970s to today covering themes such as race gender commercialization politics and authenticity. Synthesizing the approaches of scholars from a variety of disciplines—including music cultural studies African-American studies gender studies literary criticism and philosophy—Listening to Rap tracks the evolution of rap and hip hop while illustrating its vast cultural significance. The text features more than 60 detailed listening guides that analyze the musical elements of songs by a wide array of artists from Afrika Bambaataa and Grandmaster Flash to Nicki Minaj Jay-Z Kanye West and more. A companion website showcases playlists of the music discussed in each chapter. Rooted in the understanding that cultural context music and lyrics combine to shape rap’s meaning the text assumes no prior knowledge. For students of all backgrounds Listening to Rap offers a clear and accessible introduction to this vital and influential music. | Listening to Rap An Introduction

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An Introduction to Electrical Science

An Introduction to Electrical Science

Heavily updated and expanded this second edition of Adrian Waygood’s textbook provides an indispensable introduction to the science behind electrical engineering. While fully matched to the electrical science requirements of the 2330 levels 2 and 3 Certificates in Electrotechnical Technology from City & Guilds (Electrical Installation) the main purpose of this book is to develop an easy understanding of the how and why within each topic. It is aimed at those starting careers in electricity and electronics as well as any hobbyists with an array of new material to reflect changes in the industry. New chapters include: Electrical drawings Practical resistors Measuring instruments Basic motor action Practical capacitors Basic transformer theory The electricity supply industry …and more The author details the historical context of each main principle and offers a wealth of examples images and diagrams all whilst maintaining his signature conversational and accessible style. There is also a companion website with interactive multiple choice quizzes for each chapter and more at www. routledge. com/cw/waygood | An Introduction to Electrical Science

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Awakening An Introduction to the History of Eastern Thought

Awakening An Introduction to the History of Eastern Thought

Awakening: An Introduction to the History of Eastern Thought provides the reader with a thorough and valuable overview of the historical development of the major Eastern religious and philosophical traditions primarily in India China and Japan. The book is written in an engaging style that contains a variety of anecdotes analogies definitions and supporting quotes from primary and secondary sources. Awakening helps the reader to recognize the interrelationships that exist among the various traditions to appreciate the relevance of these traditions to the concerns of modern times and to understand the major issues of interpretation regarding these traditions. The primary focus of Awakening is Hinduism and Buddhism and they serve as the broad umbrellas that include a number of specific schools each of which is treated individually. Other schools–such as Confucianism Daoism and Shinto–are included at the appropriate place. Awakening is for all students and interested readers whether new to the study of Eastern thought or not. New to the Seventh Edition:- A new Introduction- A clearer definition and explanation of Yoga (throughout Part 1)- A rewrite of the Aryan Migration section in Chapter 1 bringing it in line with current research- An added sub-chapter to Chapter 6 dealing with Kundalini Yoga- Further clarification of the meaning of Anatman in Chapter 10- Emphasis on the contribution of Daoism to Chan Buddhism- Clearer presentation of the Life of Buddha (Legend vs. Reality)- Updated Study Questions- Two new videos added to the companion website Key Features:- An historical overview that attempts to show the development of Eastern philosophies both within the individual traditions as well as within a broad but loosely unified system of thought- Abundantly uses stories in chapter overviews to engage student readers and to better explain Eastern thought- No background in Asian studies philosophy or religious studies is presumed allowing any student to greatly benefit from reading this book- A functional visually attractive web site www. patrickbresnan. com with author-produced videos on the content of the book scores of pictures and a comprehensive section on meditation | Awakening An Introduction to the History of Eastern Thought

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An Introduction to Economic Geography Globalisation Uneven Development and Place

An Introduction to Economic Geography Globalisation Uneven Development and Place

In the context of great economic turmoil and uncertainty the emergent conflict between continued globalisation and growing economic nationalism means that a geographical economic perspective has never been so important. An Introduction to Economic Geography guides students through the key debates of this vibrant area exploring the range of ideas and approaches that invigorate the wider discipline. This third edition includes new chapters on finance cities and the digital economy consumption and the environment. Underpinned by the themes of globalisation uneven development and place the text conveys the diversity of contemporary economic geography and explores the social and spatial effects of global economic restructuring. It combines a critical geographical perspective on the changing economic landscape with an appreciation of contemporary themes such as neoliberalism financialisation innovation and the growth of new technologies. An Introduction to Economic Geography is an essential textbook for undergraduate students taking courses in Economic Geography Globalisation Studies and more broadly in Human Geography. It will also be of much interest to those in Planning Business and Management Studies and Economics. | An Introduction to Economic Geography Globalisation Uneven Development and Place

GBP 52.99
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An Introduction to the Geography of Health

An Introduction to the Geography of Health

In the second edition of An Introduction to the Geography of Health Helen Hazen and Peter Anthamatten explore the ways in which geographic ideas and approaches can inform our understanding of health. The book’s focus on a broad range of physical and social factors that drive health in places and spaces offers students and scholars an important holistic perspective on the study of health in the modern era. In this edition the authors have restructured the book to emphasize the theoretical significance of ecological and social approaches to health. Spatial methods are now reinforced throughout the book and other qualitative and quantitative methods are discussed in greater depth. Data and examples are used extensively to illustrate key points and have been updated throughout including several new extended case studies such as water contamination in Flint Michigan; microplastics pollution; West Africa’s Ebola crisis; and the Zika epidemic. The book contains more than one hundred figures including new and updated maps data graphics and photos. The book is designed to be used as the core text for a health geography course for undergraduate and lower-level graduate students and is relevant to students of biology medicine entomology social science urban planning and public health.

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Music in the Human Experience An Introduction to Music Psychology

Music in the Human Experience An Introduction to Music Psychology

Music in the Human Experience: An Introduction to Music Psychology Second Edition is geared toward music students yet incorporates other disciplines to provide an explanation for why and how we make sense of music and respond to it—cognitively physically and emotionally. All human societies in every corner of the globe engage in music. Taken collectively these musical experiences are widely varied and hugely complex affairs. How did human beings come to be musical creatures? How and why do our bodies respond to music? Why do people have emotional responses to music? Music in the Human Experience seeks to understand and explain these phenomena at the core of what it means to be a human being. New to this edition: Expanded references and examples of non-Western musical styles Updated literature on philosophical and spiritual issues Brief sections on tuning systems and the acoustics of musical instruments A section on creativity and improvisation in the discussion of musical performance New studies in musical genetics Greatly increased usage of explanatory figures | Music in the Human Experience An Introduction to Music Psychology

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Science for the Curious Photographer An Introduction to the Science of Photography

Science for the Curious Photographer An Introduction to the Science of Photography

While there are many books that teach the how-to of photography Science for the Curious Photographer is a book for those who also want to understand how photography works. Beginning with an introduction to the history and science of photography Charles S. Johnson Jr. addresses questions about the principles of photography such as why a camera needs a lens how lenses work and why modern lenses are so complicated. Addressing the complex aspects of digital photography the book discusses color management resolution noise in images and the limits of human perception. The creation and appreciation of art in photography is discussed from the standpoint of modern cognitive science. A crucial read for those seeking the scientific context to photographic practice this second edition has been comprehensively updated including discussion of DSLRs mirror-less cameras and a new chapter on the limits of human vision and perception. | Science for the Curious Photographer An Introduction to the Science of Photography

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An Introduction to Evolutionary Cognitive Archaeology

An Introduction to Evolutionary Cognitive Archaeology

An Introduction to Evolutionary Cognitive Archaeology is the first concise introduction that lays out the epistemological foundations of evolutionary cognitive archaeology in a way that is accessible to students. The volume is divided into three sections. The first section situates cognitive archaeology in the pantheon of archaeological approaches and distinguishes between ideational cognitive archaeology and evolutionary cognitive archaeology. This is followed by a close look at the nature of cognitive archaeological inferences and concludes with brief summaries of the major methods of evolutionary cognitive archaeology. The second section of the book introduces the reader to a variety of cognitive phenomena that are accessible using the methods of cognitive archaeology: memory technical cognition spatial cognition social cognition art and aesthetics and symbolism and language. The third section presents a brief outline of hominin cognitive evolution from the perspective of evolutionary cognitive archaeology. The authors divide the archaeological record into three major phases: The Bipedal Apes—3. 3 million-1. 7 million years ago; The Axe Age—1. 7 million-300 000 years ago; and The Emergence of Modern Thinking—300 000–12 000 years ago. An Introduction to Evolutionary Cognitive Archaeology is an essential text for undergraduate students graduate students and scholars across the behavioral and social sciences interested in learning about cognitive archaeology including psychologists philosophers anthropologists and archaeologists.

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Inside Cultures An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Inside Cultures An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

This concise contemporary option for instructors of cultural anthropology breaks away from the traditional structure of introductory textbooks. Emphasizing the interaction between humans and their environment the tension between human universals and cultural variation and the impacts of colonialism on traditional cultures Inside Cultures shows students how cultural anthropology can help us understand the complex globalized world around us. This third edition: contains brand new material on many subjects including anthropological approaches to anti-racism social movements in the Global North during 2020; includes findings in anthropological research regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and its relation to other recent global events and conditions; updates the organization and presentation of cultural universals and cultural variations; presents updated and enhanced discussions of anthropological studies of humankind and the environment with expanded analysis of industrial agriculture in the age of globalization; includes more illustrations and updates to existing illustrations sidebars and guideposts throughout the volume; is written in clear supple prose that delights readers while informing on content of one of the important courses in a liberal arts education one that effectively bridges humanities and the sciences. | Inside Cultures An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

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An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology Processes and Disorders

An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology Processes and Disorders

An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology: Processes and Disorders provides a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the field for undergraduate students. The fourth edition has been thoroughly revised throughout to provide a comprehensive introduction to the core topics of cognition including memory perception thinking and language. Uniquely alongside coverage of normal cognitive function the book also includes chapters on clinical disorders such as agnosia amnesia and aphasia providing a more balanced insight into the nature of cognition and its related disorders. Key features: Completely revised and updated throughout to provide a comprehensive overview of current thinking in the field Accessibly written by experienced textbook authors and academic experts including Michael Eysenck and Sophie Scott A new chapter on Problem Solving written by Fernand Gobet a leading authority in the field Greater coverage of neuropsychological disorders with additional coverage of brain imaging research Features a wealth of real-world examples throughout to bring research to life Specially designed textbook features chapter summaries further reading and a glossary of key terms An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology will appeal to all students on an undergraduate psychology degree course as well as to those studying in related clinical professions. | An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology Processes and Disorders

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Restoring Justice An Introduction to Restorative Justice

Restoring Justice An Introduction to Restorative Justice

Restoring Justice: An Introduction to Restorative Justice Sixth Edition offers a clear and convincing explanation of restorative justice a movement within criminal justice with ongoing worldwide influence. The book explores the broad appeal of this vision and offers a brief history of its roots and development as an alternative to an impersonal justice system focused narrowly on the conviction and punishment of those who break the law. Instead restorative justice emphasizes repairing the harm caused or revealed by criminal behavior using cooperative processes that include all the stakeholders. The book presents the theory and principles of restorative justice and discusses its four cornerpost ideas: Inclusion Encounter Repair and Cohesion. Multiple models for how restorative justice may be incorporated into criminal justice are explored and the book proposes an approach to assessing the extent to which programs or systems are actually restorative in practice. The authors also suggest six strategic objectives to significantly expand the use and reach of restorative justice and recommended tactics to make progress towards the acceptance and adoption of restorative programs and systems. | Restoring Justice An Introduction to Restorative Justice

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Physiological Psychology An Introduction

Physiological Psychology An Introduction

Originally published in 1987 this title was designed as a textbook for first degree students of psychology and provides an introduction to the major topics within the subject of physiological psychology. The aim was to cover these major subject areas and at the same time to provide indications of advances made in the previous two decades. Today the book is still suitable for all levels of study from beginning students to final year level who wish to cover historical aspects of physiological psychology. | Physiological Psychology An Introduction

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An Introduction to Criminal Psychology

An Introduction to Criminal Psychology

This book offers a clear up-to-date comprehensive and theoretically informed introduction to criminal psychology exploring how psychological explanations and approaches can be integrated with other perspectives drawn from evolutionary biology neurobiology sociology and criminology. Drawing on examples from around the world it considers different types of offences from violence and aggression to white-collar and transnational crime and links approaches to explaining crime with efforts to prevent crime and to treat and rehabilitate offenders. This revised and expanded second edition offers a thorough update of the research literature and introduces several new features including: detailed international case studies setting the scene for each chapter promoting real-world understanding of the topics under consideration; a fuller range of crime types covered with new chapters on property offending and white-collar corporate and environmental crime; detailed individual chapters exploring prevention and rehabilitation previously covered in a single chapter in the first edition; an array of helpful features including learning objectives review and reflect checkpoints annotated lists of further reading and two new features: ‘Research in Focus’ and ‘Criminal Psychology Through Film’. This textbook is essential reading for upper undergraduate students enrolled in courses on psychological criminology criminal psychology and the psychology of criminal behaviour. Designed with the reader in mind student-friendly and innovative pedagogical features support the reader throughout. | An Introduction to Criminal Psychology

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An Introduction to the Mathematics of Planning and Scheduling

An Introduction to the Mathematics of Planning and Scheduling

This book introduces readers to the many variables and constraints involved in planning and scheduling complex systems such as airline flights and university courses. Students will become acquainted with the necessity for scheduling activities under conditions of limited resources in industrial and service environments and become familiar with methods of problem solving. Written by an expert author with decades of teaching and industry experience the book provides a comprehensive explanation of the mathematical foundations to solving complex requirements helping students to understand underlying models to navigate software applications more easily and to apply sophisticated solutions to project management. This is emphasized by real-world examples which follow the components of the manufacturing process from inventory to production to delivery. Undergraduate and graduate students of industrial engineering systems engineering and operations management will find this book useful in understanding optimization with respect to planning and scheduling. | An Introduction to the Mathematics of Planning and Scheduling

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Trancework An Introduction to the Practice of Clinical Hypnosis

Trancework An Introduction to the Practice of Clinical Hypnosis

For nearly four decades Trancework has been the definitive textbook for thousands of professionals undergoing training in the art and science of clinical hypnosis. Now in its 5th edition this classic text continues its legacy of encouraging sound clinical practice based in established scientific research. This latest edition incorporates new studies and emerging topics within the field of hypnosis including new chapters on depression and the construction of process-oriented interventions. Readers can expect to receive a comprehensive overview of current developments in the domain of hypnosis an in-depth consideration of the practical and ethical issues associated with its use and a greater appreciation for its many therapeutic applications. This thorough engaging text equips professionals with the essential skills to change clients’ lives by using hypnosis to enhance treatment of both medical and psychological issues. | Trancework An Introduction to the Practice of Clinical Hypnosis

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Women Music Culture An Introduction

Women Music Culture An Introduction

Women Music Culture: An Introduction Third Edition is the first undergraduate textbook on the history and contributions of women in a variety of musical genres and professions ideal for students in Music and Gender Studies courses. A compelling narrative accompanied by 112 guided listening experiences brings the world of women in music to life. The author employs a wide array of pedagogical aides including a running glossary and a comprehensive companion website with links to Spotify playlists and supplementary videos for each chapter. The musical work of women throughout history—including that of composers performers conductors technicians and music industry personnel—is presented using both art music and popular music examples. New to this edition: An expansion from 57 to 112 listening examples conveniently available on Spotify. Additional focus on intersectionality in art and popular music. A new segment on Music and #MeToo and increased coverage of protest music. Additional coverage of global music. Substantial updates in popular music. Updated companion website materials designed to engage all learners. Visit the author's website at www. womenmusicculture. com | Women Music Culture An Introduction

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Family Therapy An Introduction to Process Practice and Theory

Family Therapy An Introduction to Process Practice and Theory

Family Therapy: An Introduction to Process Practice and Theory is a primer for students professionals and trainees to understand how family therapists conceptualize the problems people bring to therapy utilize basic therapeutic skills to engage clients in the therapeutic process and navigate the predominant models of family therapy. This text walks readers through each of these main areas via a straightforward writing style where they are provided with exercises and questions to help them develop the basic concepts and tools of being a family therapist. Upon finishing this book students will have the foundational skills and knowledge needed to work relationally and systemically with clients. | Family Therapy An Introduction to Process Practice and Theory

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