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Introduction à la psychologie

by Meaghan Altman et autres

Introduction à la psychologie présente des sujets tel que les méthodes, la mémoire et les états de conscience de manière captivante. Par conséquent, les étudiants seront en mesure de comprendre et de synthétiser le contenu plus facilement. Ce livre est écrit en tenant compte des principes fondamentales à l'apprentissage et à la mémoire. L' objectif…

Introduction to Legal Studies 1e

by Frances E. Chapman

Previously published by Nelson. Introduction to Legal Studies, First Edition presents students with information surrounding the interpretation of laws, societal factors that are taken into account when creating laws, and the effects that those laws have on society, using the case law-based method employed at Canadian law schools. In this text, students…

Introduction to Psychology

by Meaghan Altman

For students to really retain information, they need to go beyond simply reading the course material. That’s the key driving force behind this assessment-rich title. Introduction to Psychology features 17 chapters that survey the major sub-disciplines of psychology with multi-modal, interactive presentations of key phenomena, cutting-edge research findings,…

New Society, Ninth Edition

by Robert J. Brym

Previously published by Nelson. New Society is an introductory sociology textbook overseen and edited by bestselling author Robert Brym, with contributed chapters by 15 well-respected sociological experts. Social problems are complex and controversial, and New Society is prided on its ability to build excitement for students around sociology as an academic…

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…

Procedures for the Canadian Legal Office 7e (+Workbook)

by M. Louise Winterstein

Procedures for the Canadian Legal Office, 7E is an essential resource for anyone pursuing a career in the Canadian legal field. This book offers a comprehensive and practical approach to understanding legal office procedures, making it an invaluable tool for students and professionals alike. The user-friendly format, with figures, charts, and tables…

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.

Boasting 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 topic is accompanied by a special section on Open Science for students to explore, helping them consider contemporary issues in research. By engaging students…

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. The rich interactive materials focus on social problems and how students can work to improve them—all while guiding them towards using social theory in their own…

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…