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Social Research Methodology Qualitative and Quantitative Designs

Social Research Methodology Qualitative and Quantitative Designs

This book provides unrivalled coverage of both quantitative and qualitative research methods making it invaluable for anyone embarking on social research. Divided into five parts/sections it introduces tools techniques critical aspects and knowledge of conducting social research which include a detailed discussion about the basics of social research social research problem review of literature hypothesis sampling research design tools of research statistics and report writing. The volume helps acquire knowledge develop an understanding apply the concepts in social research and curate checklists and rating scales designed to evaluate the statement of a problem research proposal hypothesis different methods of research and writing research reports. It also includes a brief discussion about statistics the style of reporting and the criteria for evaluating social research. This book will be a helpful reference/text for graduates postgraduates doctoral scholars and all those interested in societal development. It would also be useful to students researchers and teachers of the various social sciences disciplines like psychology sociology education social work and other allied subjects. It would be an invaluable companion to professionals and data scientists working in the field of analytics. | Social Research Methodology Qualitative and Quantitative Designs

GBP 35.99
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New Media and Public Diplomacy Political Communication in India the United States and China

New Media and Public Diplomacy Political Communication in India the United States and China

This book examines the role of new media and digital technologies in public diplomacy and political communication. Exploring political communication in India as well as in the US and China it highlights the fundamental changes that new technology has brought about in public diplomacy. While facilitating direct engagement with constituents and tapping into territories and audiences which were harder to reach before the new media’s power to influence perceptions has revolutionised public diplomacy and engagement like never before. While managing national brands utilizing digital tools has emerged imperative for contemporary nation states they are equally engaged in online disinformation and influence campaigns. This book analyzes these activities and also emphasizes the critical role of social media in defining and shaping political attitudes while empowering the ordinary public and the leadership alike. The author through examples from India the US and China also examines the challenges of using digital tools in diplomacy and its effects on democracies across the world. Lucid and engaging this book will be an essential read for students and scholars of communication studies political studies diplomacy and foreign policy defence and strategic analysis media and culture studies and international relations. | New Media and Public Diplomacy Political Communication in India the United States and China

GBP 36.99
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Agricultural Sector in India Accelerating Growth and Enhancing Competitiveness

Agricultural Sector in India Accelerating Growth and Enhancing Competitiveness

This book presents a comprehensive overview of a range of concepts methods strategies and policies in agriculture and natural resource management environmental economics production economics and sustainable agricultural development. It explores effective analytical tools and science innovations and management solutions to enhance yields manage the supply chain strengthen institutional mechanisms and service and support systems for farmers. It highlights the importance of enabling policies which can benefit farmers resulting in cost-efficient and quality-improving farm practices increased profits and income for farmers and better management of natural resources. The essays in the book honour the academic teaching and research contributions of Professor R. Ramanna in the field of agricultural economics. They also address issues which are relevant to the growing research in sustainable agricultural development and natural resource management including the use of new concepts tools analyses technologies innovations and policy strategies modelled in local contexts that can easily be scaled and applied to similar contexts elsewhere. This book will be of interest and use to students researchers practitioners and policymakers working in varied fields of agricultural economics sustainable development public policy rural sociology political economy economics of innovation institutional economics and industrial organisation. | Agricultural Sector in India Accelerating Growth and Enhancing Competitiveness

GBP 130.00
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What Is Critical in Language Studies Disclosing Social Inequalities and Injustice

What Is Critical in Language Studies Disclosing Social Inequalities and Injustice

This volume examines the notion of criticality in language studies. Drawing on the work of the Frankfurt School – Adorno Habermas Horkheimer and Marcuse among others – the chapters in the volume examine a variety of linguistic contexts: from gender activism to web journalism from the classroom to the open streets. It also presents theoretical and methodological guidelines to researchers interested in • Expanding their critical outlook for meaning brought on by the notion of criticality in contemporary language studies. • Understanding criticality in languages through historical political and social perspectives. • Using linguistics and language studies as tools to dissect and disclose social injustices. This book will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of language studies and linguistics philosophy politics and sociology and social policy. | What Is Critical in Language Studies Disclosing Social Inequalities and Injustice

GBP 38.99
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Contemporary ELT Strategies in Engineering Pedagogy Theory and Practice

Contemporary ELT Strategies in Engineering Pedagogy Theory and Practice

This book explores innovative pedagogical practices and teaching and learning strategies in the engineering curriculum for empowered learning. It highlights the urgency for developing specific skill sets among students that meet the current market recruitment needs. The authors present a detailed framework for fostering a higher level of competence in students especially in their communication skills their knowledge of media and technology tools and their leadership skills. The book offers examples of new and effective teaching strategies including cognitive metacognitive and socio-affective strategies which align well with the existing and evolving technical curriculum. The book will be of interest to teachers students and researchers of education engineering and higher education. It will also be useful for English language teachers educators and curriculum developers. | Contemporary ELT Strategies in Engineering Pedagogy Theory and Practice

GBP 38.99
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Predictive Analytics in Human Resource Management A Hands-on Approach

Predictive Analytics in Human Resource Management A Hands-on Approach

This volume is a step-by-step guide to implementing predictive data analytics in human resource management (HRM). It demonstrates how to apply and predict various HR outcomes which have an organisational impact to aid in strategising and better decision-making. The book: Presents key concepts and expands on the need and role of HR analytics in business management. Utilises popular analytical tools like artificial neural networks (ANNs) and K-nearest neighbour (KNN) to provide practical demonstrations through R scripts for predicting turnover and applicant screening. Discusses real-world corporate examples and employee data collected first-hand by the authors. Includes individual chapter exercises and case studies for students and teachers. Comprehensive and accessible this guide will be useful for students teachers and researchers of data analytics Big Data human resource management statistics and economics. It will also be of interest to readers interested in learning more about statistics or programming. | Predictive Analytics in Human Resource Management A Hands-on Approach

GBP 44.99
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Elementary Education in India Policy Shifts Issues and Challenges

Elementary Education in India Policy Shifts Issues and Challenges

This book examines the policy shifts over the past three decades in the Indian education system. It explores how these shifts have unequivocally established the domination of neoliberal capital in the context of elementary education in India. The chapters in the volume:• Discuss a range of elementary education policies and programs in India with a focus on the policy development in recent decades of neoliberalism. • Analyse policy from diverse perspectives and varied vantage points by scholars activists and practitioners illustrated with contemporary statistics. • Introduce the key curriculum assessment and learning debates from contemporary educational discourse. • Integrate the tools and methods of education policy analysis with basic concepts in education like equality quantity equity quality and inclusion. A definitive inter-disciplinary work on a key sector in India this volume will be essential for scholars and researchers of education public policy sociology politics and South Asian studies. | Elementary Education in India Policy Shifts Issues and Challenges

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Macroeconomic Policies for Emerging and Developing Economies

Macroeconomic Policies for Emerging and Developing Economies

This book examines the relevance of the concepts and hypotheses of macroeconomics in the contemporary world. It discusses the current debates on theory and practices of macroeconomic policies with a focus on developing economies emerging from the impact of Covid-19 pandemic. The volume advocates for a symbiotic relationship between macroeconomic policies and development strategies. It analyses several issues related to macroeconomic tools which include openness capital flows exchange rate and financial strategies. It underscores the need to design a development strategy that accounts for the economic context of the countries concerned. Further the book advocates for well-regulated macrofinancial policies promoting sustainable growth. It also provides recommendations to policy makers on formulating a sound and inclusive macroeconomic policy essential for financial stability. This book will be of interest to students and researchers of macroeconomics public administration development studies management and policymaking. It will also be useful to economists policymakers and journalists working on emerging and developing economies. | Macroeconomic Policies for Emerging and Developing Economies

GBP 35.99
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Population Geography A Systematic Exposition

Population Geography A Systematic Exposition

This book studies the origins and development of population geography as a discipline. It explores the key concepts tools and statistical and demographic techniques that are widely employed in the analysis of population. The chapters in this book: Provide a comprehensive geographical account of population attributes in the world with a particular focus on India; Study the three major components of population change – fertility mortality and migration – that have remained somewhat neglected in the study of human geography so far; Examine the salient social demographic and economic characteristics of population along with topics such as size distribution and growth of population; Discuss major population theories policies and population–development–environment interrelations thus marking a significant departure from the traditional pattern-oriented approach. Well supplemented with figures maps and tables this key text will be an indispensable read for students researchers and teachers of human geography demography anthropology sociology economics and population studies. | Population Geography A Systematic Exposition

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Research Methodology for Social Sciences

Research Methodology for Social Sciences

Research Methodology for Social Sciences provides guidelines for designing and conducting evidence-based research in social sciences and interdisciplinary studies using both qualitative and quantitative data. Blending the particularity of different sub-disciplines and interdisciplinary nature of social sciences this volume: Provides insights on epistemological issues and deliberates on debates over qualitative research methods; Covers different aspects of qualitative research techniques and evidence-based research techniques including survey design choice of sample construction of indices statistical inferences and data analysis; Discusses concepts techniques and tools at different stages of research beginning with the design of field surveys to collect raw data and then analyse it using statistical and econometric methods. With illustrations examples and a reader-friendly approach this volume will serve as a key reference material for compulsory research methodology courses at doctoral levels across different disciplines such as economics sociology women’s studies education anthropology political science international relations philosophy history and business management. This volume will also be indispensable for postgraduate courses dealing with quantitative techniques and data analysis.

GBP 38.99
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India’s Great Power Politics Managing China’s Rise

India’s Great Power Politics Managing China’s Rise

This book examines India’s foreign and defence policy changes in response to China’s growing economic and military power and increased footprint across the Indo-Pacific. It further explores India’s role in the rivalry between China and the United States. The book looks at the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean Region in the Indo-Pacific geopolitical landscape and how India is managing China’s rise by combining economic cooperation with a wide set of balancing strategies. The authors in this book critically analyse the various tools of Indian foreign policy including defence posture security alignments and soft power diplomacy among others and discuss the future trajectory of India’s foreign policy and the factors which will determine the balance of power in the region and the potential risks involved. The book provides detailed insights into the multifaceted and complex relationship between India and China and will be of great interest to researchers and students of international relations Asian studies political science and economics. It will also be useful for policymakers journalists and think tanks interested in the India–China relationship. | India’s Great Power Politics Managing China’s Rise

GBP 44.99
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The Social Context of Technological Experiences Three Studies from India

The Social Context of Technological Experiences Three Studies from India

This book demonstrates how technology and society shape one another and that there are intrinsic connections between technological experiences and social relationships. It employs an array of theoretical concepts and methodological tools to examine the technology–society nexus among three urban groups in India (traditional caste-based handloom weavers subaltern Dalit communities and informal female labour). It provides evidence of how innovations such as industrial technologies communication technologies and workplace technologies are not only about strides in science and engineering but also about politics and sociology on the ground. The book contributes to the growing research in innovation studies and technology policy that establishes how technological processes and outcomes are contingent on complex sociological variables and contexts. The author offers an inclusive holistic and interdisciplinary approach to understanding the field of innovation and technological change and development by involving various methodologies (network analysis archival work oral histories focus group discussions interviews). The book will serve as reference for researchers and scholars in social sciences especially those interested in development studies science and technology policy and innovation studies information and communication technology (ICT) policy public policy management social work and research methods economics sociology social exclusion and subaltern studies women’s studies and South Asian studies. It will also be useful to nongovernmental organisations activists and policymakers. | The Social Context of Technological Experiences Three Studies from India

GBP 38.99
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Contextualising Educational Studies in India Research Policy and Practices

Contextualising Educational Studies in India Research Policy and Practices

This volume presents an interdisciplinary framework to map out contemporary educational studies in India. Based on conceptual tools quantitative methods and ethnographic accounts drawn from extensive fieldwork it addresses emerging discourses on educational policies their operation in the everyday functioning of institutions and actual practices in teaching and learning. Individual chapters discuss the intersectionality in the current educational system of region gender class caste and minorities. With comparative perspectives and case studies from across states including under-studied rural and urban regions of India the book explores a wide range of issues affecting the educational system including socioeconomic and gender inequalities; the educational status of tribal settlements in the hinterlands and their respective urban areas; the marginalisation of minorities; challenges in accessing educational avenues and choices; and the model for imparting vocational education and training. It navigates complex sites of discrimination and exclusion in the institutional spaces of the educational system and assesses the consequences of market dynamics and ideological undercurrents. Presenting first-hand information from the field it evaluates educational policies practices and research; investigates challenges and failures; provides suggestions and fosters critical thinking for a knowledge society. The findings in this book will be of interest to researchers scholars and teachers of education economics sociology urban education and the politics of education as well as of public policy governance and development studies. It will also be useful to research institutions policymakers educationists social scientists education professionals and governmental and non-governmental bodies working on education. | Contextualising Educational Studies in India Research Policy and Practices

GBP 38.99
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Business Statistics Using Excel A Complete Course in Data Analytics

Business Statistics Using Excel A Complete Course in Data Analytics

This book gives readers a hands-on understanding of Excel-assisted statistical techniques to take effective business decisions. It showcases applications of the tools and techniques of statistics for analysing business data from the domain of business statistics. The volume provides an exhaustive introduction to the application of statistics in solving business problems and implementing data analytics for effective decision making in all kinds of business situations around the world. With an emphasis on simplicity in presentation of concepts of statistical methods and associated Excel functions the volume explores the implementation of Excel functions through well-defined sequences of steps. It covers an array of key topics which include Discussions on real-world problems decision support systems scope of business statistics types and steps of research; Introduction to Excel and its mathematical and preliminary statistical functions; usage of different types of average functions; mean median and mode functions; measures of variation; measures of skewness of Excel; In-depth discussions on probability distributions sampling distributions testing of hypothesis chi-square test non-parametric tests of Excel; Extensive coverage on correlation and covariance forecasting analysis of variance charts in Excel; and Analysis of the concept of linear programming problem formulations and techniques of linear programming followed by the application in Excel. Comprehensive in scope and simple in approach this book will be key for students and researchers of business studies business administration economics finance commerce data analytics/science and computer science. This will also serve as useful guidebook for business executives and working professionals across the globe. | Business Statistics Using Excel A Complete Course in Data Analytics

GBP 34.99
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