Showing 103 results for Social Sciences titles

Human Violence, Victimization, and Individual Changes

by Dr. Alexandrea Park

A biopsychosocial perspective: Genetic, developmental, interpersonal, and cultural etiologies for violence to transform into individual changes for our greater good.

Introduction to Criminology

by Deanna Behnke-Cook

Embark on a comprehensive exploration of Canadian society with this thought- provoking collection tailored for college or university students in criminology or sociology classes. Each case study meticulously examines critical issues, from the social impact of movements like Black Lives Matter and #MeToo, to the criminological dimensions of high-profile…

Introduction to Popular Culture

by Raymond Schuck

The text offers brief introductions to major concepts, themes, theories, and topics in Popular Culture.

Lifespan Development: A Psychological Perspective

An OER book on developmental psychology, covering important topics from birth to death.

Personality

by C. Emily Durbin

This text is an introduction to personality science, using a lifespan developmental approach and incorporating a multi-level understanding of personality.

Research Methods in Education and the Social Sciences

by Charles Kivunja

Theories, Principles, Strategies and Analytical Skills Needed to Complete a Higher Degree Research Proposal and Thesis.

Sex, Food, Death: A Learner's Manual

by Andrew Wade

Sex, Food, Death: A Learner's Manual is an introduction to understanding how Anthropologists investigate issues relating to sex, food and death.

The Art of Being Human

by Michael Wesch

“Anthropology requires strength, valor, and courage,” Nancy Scheper-Hughes noted. Real anthropology cannot be contained in a book. You have to go out and feel the world’s jagged edges, wipe its dust from your brow, and at times, leave your blood in its soil. Here, the 10 Big Lessons of Anthropology are put into practice in 10 Challenges that help us…

The Child, Family, School, and Community: A Developmental Perspective

by Susan Ferguson

This text encourages practical, and relevant application to further our understanding of developmental processes in early childhood education.

The Human Planet: Human Geography in the Anthropocene

by Demian Hommel

The Human Planet redefines how we teach human geography by connecting foundational concepts to the most urgent issues of our time—from climate change and migration to inequality, urbanization, and health. Built for interdisciplinary appeal and grounded in systems thinking, this engaging, media-rich textbook helps students see the relevance of geography…

The Republic

Plato's The Republic, a foundational philosophical text.

There Is No Plan(et) B: Human-Environment Geography for a Changing World

by Demian Hommel

There Is No Plan(et) B transforms the way students engage with human-environment geography by placing real-world complexity at the heart of learning. From climate justice to food systems, energy transitions to disaster resilience, this textbook helps students connect what they learn in the classroom to the decisions that shape our shared future. Designed…