Books

Inclusive Education
Topping, K. J. & Maloney, S. (Eds.)
London & New York: RoutledegeFalmer
ISBN 0 415 33665 1

This book addresses the sub-set of the social inclusion agenda that is within educational contexts, including early years' provision, primary and secondary education, further and higher education, and community education. It addresses inclusion issues arising from special educational needs and disability, but goes far beyond that to consider those arising from social class, socio-economic disadvantage, race, gender, and other factors.

It offers students, lecturers and researchers some of the best material in the area, saving time and effort in developing their own collections of relevant papers and chapters. It incorporates prompts to onward reading and reflection designed to add continuing value to the reader. The book will also appeal to other professionals engaged in self-managed continuous professional development and to academic staff interested in applied and interdisciplinary research.

Keith Topping is Professor of Educational & Social Research.

Child Neglect - Practice Issues for Health and Social Care
Edited by Julie Taylor and Brigid Daniel
Jessica Kingsley
ISBN 1-84310-160-2

This book addresses the key themes in child neglect, draws on current research and practice knowledge and sets out the implications for practice. With a joint health and social work focus, this interdisciplinary book is an essential resource for practitioners, academics and policymakers working towards integrated and collaborative childcare services.

The book was launched at a one day conference on neglect recently held in London.

Julie Taylor is Research Dean in the School of Nursing and Midwifery. Brigid Daniel is Professor in Child Care and Protection and will be one of the new professors presenting at the 2005 Discovery Days in January.

Postmodernism for Historians
Callum Brown
Pearson
ISBN 0582506042

This is the first dedicated primer on postmodernism for the history student. The book offers a step-by-step guide to postmodern theory, discusses how historians have used it in their research and writing, and assesses criticisms and ways of responding to them.

Postmodernism for Historians is the ideal companion to courses on Historical Theory and Historiography. Designed for the beginner, written by an ordinary historian, and compelling your attention to the revolution in history-writing, this is the essential postmodern starting point for the student of history.

Callum Brown is Professor of Religious and Cultural History.

Book of the month

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: University

Learn how to write a last minute essay, deal with a nightmare flatmate, date three people at once, eat for nothing and open a bottle without an opener.

RRP:£9.99 Our price £7.99.