David Giles Livres

Focusing on a comprehensive array of research methodologies, this handbook covers both quantitative and qualitative techniques commonly taught in psychology courses worldwide. It includes detailed explanations of advanced statistical methods, qualitative research approaches, and unique techniques like Q methodology and meta-analysis. Recent literature examples illustrate each method, while additional chapters address ethics, significance testing, and writing for publication. This resource is essential for advanced students and researchers seeking a contemporary guide to psychological research methods.

Designed for students in Communications, Media studies, and Psychology, this introductory text offers a clear and engaging exploration of media's role in society. Its organized structure facilitates comprehension, making it suitable for those new to the subject. The book's readability and thoughtful presentation ensure that readers can easily grasp key concepts and apply them effectively in their studies.

The story follows two PhD students, struggling with financial woes and heartbreak, as they contemplate applying their academic knowledge of burglary to their dire situation. Set against the backdrop of a fictional South London, the narrative explores themes of morality, relationships, and the consequences of their actions. With a supervisor who has his own questionable ethics, the tension between academia and the gritty reality of the streets escalates, raising questions about who will ultimately confront their choices first.

From body image to social networking, the media has a huge influence on how we view ourselves and others and this engaging text is ideal for students studying media psychology for the first time. With coverage of media violence, celebrity culture and online behaviour, this is a comprehensive introduction to an important subject.

David Boarder Giles traces the work of Food Not Bombs-a global movement of grassroots soup kitchens that recover wasted grocery surpluses and redistribute them to those in need-to examine the relationship between waste and scarcity in global cities under late capitalism and the fight for food justice.

Od novin po sociální sítě hrají masmédia obrovskou roli v utváření způsobu, jakým nahlížíme sami sebe i ty druhé. Autor této poutavé knihy David Giles, který je lektorem psychologie médií při britské University of Winchester, zkoumá naše vztahy s médii, zabývá se účinky reklamy, adorací celebrit a vlivem médií na chování lidí. Studentům, odborníkům v praxi i zájemcům o mediální svět tento úvod do psychologie médií pomůže odhalit, v jaké míře a jakým způsobem média zasahují do našich životů.