Nonprofit Sector

Nonprofit Sector Provides a multi-disciplinary survey of nonprofit organizations and their role and function in society. This book also examines the nature of philanthropic behaviours and an array of organizations, international issues, social science theories, and insights into philanthropic traditions.

Free Will and Modern Science

Free Will and Modern Science Do humans have the kind of free will which makes them morally responsible for their actions? Essays by distinguished scientists and philosophers investigate whether neuroscience, Quantum theory or mathematics show that human behaviour is or is not fully determined by prior brain states.

The Psychology of Sales Success

The Psychology of Sales Success Shares insights into three psychological dynamics driving the sales process: the salesperson, the salesperson's desire for success, and the customer. This book helps you to: develop a successful attitude, master the thinking habits of successful sales professionals, and harness their powers of concentration; and, handle customer anger.

Developmental Social Psychology

Developmental Social Psychology This book is the first to synthesise this exciting new area for undergraduates. Taking a topic-based approach, it emphasises the social contexts of development and the developmental aspects of social reasoning and social behaviour.

Rethinking Rational Choice Theory: A Companion on Rational and Moral Action

Rethinking Rational Choice Theory: A Companion on Rational and Moral Action The marriage of neuroscience and the science of choice behaviour gave birth to neuroeconomics. Jan de Jong explores this new discipline, investigating the relationship...

Progress in Biological Psychology Research

Progress in Biological Psychology Research In psychology, biological psychology or psychobiology is the application of the principles of biology to the study of mental processes and behaviour. Biopsychology is another synonym for biological psychology. This book presents research from around the globe.

Insider’s Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology

Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology This bestselling guide is the resource students rely on to find graduate clinical and counseling psychology programs that meet their needs--and gain admittance to them. A trusted resource with over 130,000 copies in print, the Insider's Guide...

Social Psychology

Social Psychology Presents thinking in social psychology which is the science that studies individual beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours in settings where other people are present.

Optical Illusions

Optical Illusions Gyles Brandreth, Michael A. DiSpezio, Katherine Joyce

Metamaterials

Metamaterials Metamaterials are artificial materials engineered to provide properties which may not be readily available in nature. These materials usually gain their properties from structure rather than composition, using the inclusion of small inhomogeneities to enact effective macroscopic behaviour. This book reviews research in the field of metamaterials.