Carol Atkinson

What difference does culture make?Coping with Alcohol and Drug Problems: The Experiences of Family Members in Three Contrasting Cultures aims to deepen and extend understanding of the experiences of family members trying to cope with the excessive drinking or drug taking of a relative. Comprehensive and thoroughly up to date, this book draws on the results of the cross-cultural study of alcohol and drug problems in the family, and places these results within the broader context of the international literature on the subject. By investigating the similarities and differences in the experiences of family members in three parts of the world, the authors reveal results which have far-reaching implications for professional intervention and prevention. Subjects covered include: models of understanding: how families continue to be pathologised and misunderstood. how family members cope.an integrated view of alcohol and drug problems in the family.ways of empowering family members. This book aims to demonstrate the possibility of a constructive alliance between professionals, substance misusing relatives, and the affected family members by thoroughly investigating the dilemmas that face family members and the lack of support they experience.This fascinating insight into the impact of alcohol and drug problems on family members will be a valuable resource for all those who are interested in substance misuse in family and cultural contexts, and particularly those who are interested in the treatment of alcohol and other drug problems.

What difference does culture make?Coping with Alcohol and Drug Problems: The Experiences of Family Members in Three Contrasting Cultures aims to deepen and extend understanding of the experiences of family members trying to cope with the excessive drinking or drug taking of a relative. Comprehensive and thoroughly up to date, this book draws on the results of the cross-cultural study of alcohol and drug problems in the family, and places these results within the broader context of the international literature on the subject. By investigating the similarities and differences in the experiences of family members in three parts of the world, the authors reveal results which have far-reaching implications for professional intervention and prevention. Subjects covered include: models of understanding: how families continue to be pathologised and misunderstood. how family members cope.an integrated view of alcohol and drug problems in the family.ways of empowering family members. This book aims to demonstrate the possibility of a constructive alliance between professionals, substance misusing relatives, and the affected family members by thoroughly investigating the dilemmas that face family members and the lack of support they experience.This fascinating insight into the impact of alcohol and drug problems on family members will be a valuable resource for all those who are interested in substance misuse in family and cultural contexts, and particularly those who are interested in the treatment of alcohol and other drug problems.

Explore the fundamental principles in HR management and develop practical skills to excel in your career in the field Human Resource Management, 12th Edition, by Torrington, Hall, Taylor and Atkinson provides a comprehensive coverage of human resource management backed up by latest academic research, practical examples and an approach that encourages you to question new ideas in the field. Well-known for its scope of topics, reader-friendly content and succinctness, the new edition of this text has been thoroughly updated with the economic, social and legal employment practice changes and is specifically designed to cover the issues and debates facing HRM today. It incorporates recent case studies, skills support and real-world references to apply your understanding of the chapter to a practical business scenario. The textbook is an ideal introduction to human resources for students pursuing undergraduate business and management courses, as well as those on CIPD accredited courses. The new edition offers: Discussion on persistent skills shortages and the permanent changes to work brought about by the aftermath of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic New content on the use of artificial intelligence (AI), analytics and surveillance in different parts of HR Recognition of the focus on recruiting and retaining talent to reflect changing labour market pressures 'Theory into Practice' and 'Putting it into Practice' boxes at the end of chapters help to apply your understanding of the chapter to a practical business scenario. Updated content on the work and role of HRM in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) Updated chapter on organisational agility and flexibility to reflect working practices in the post-Covid world Greater emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace Updated content on long term sickness and mental health issues to reflect growing focus on mental health and well-being 'Window on Practice' boxes provide examples of organizational practice, survey results and court cases to build up your knowledge of real-world practice About the authors: Derek Torrington was an Emeritus Professor of Management at the University of Manchester, Chartered Companion for the CIPD, and a previous Chief Examiner. He was the founding author of this textbook and made a huge contribution to the field of HRM. Laura Hall is a freelance academic and a Fellow of the CIPD. She has carried out work for a wide range of bodies, including the CIPD. Stephen Taylor is an Associate Professor in HRM at the University of Exeter Business School and a Companion for the CIPD. Carol Atkinson is a Professor of HRM and Associate Dean for Research at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School. Pearson, the world's learning company.

Expand your learning in HR Management from theory to practice, using academic research and developing the practical skills necessary for your career in the field. Human Resource Management, 11th Edition, by Torrington, Hall, Taylor, and Atkinson, is an acclaimed, market-leading text, well known for its comprehensive scope of topics, coverage of important HR Management issues, and reader-friendly content. A complete introduction to Human Resources, this text is ideal for students pursuing Undergraduate Business and Management Courses alongside those on CIPD-accredited courses. Human Resource Management is an accessible text aiming to help those aspiring to or working within HR or Management roles. The latest version of the text, thoroughly updated with the economic, social, and legal employment practice changes, is specifically designed to cover issues and debates HR Management faces today. The contribution of academic research further supports the theory and content reflecting the recent developments in the field, making this text a must-read on the principles and aspects of the discipline.

The military has long been associated with hard power, yet it is engaged in public diplomacy as it represents the U.S. abroad and facilitates the diffusion of ideas. Military Soft Power examines one such aspect of U.S. public diplomacy: how the United States extends its influence or “soft power” worldwide through military educational exchange programs hosted by the United States’ elite military schools, its war and staff colleges. The presence of international officers at U.S. military schools is substantial, yet very little is known about the long-term impacts of these exchanges. This study shows how the exchanges build personal and professional networks that then serve as important conduits of ideas between the United States and other countries. These networks help to improve interoperability between the U.S. military and its partner nations and to extend U.S. influence through military soft power rather than through hard power. This is an alternative bottom-up view of how military organizations can influence political processes and decisions through the development of cross-border communities of military professionals. This involves a two-step model of socialization. First, individuals (military officers) are socialized by a large political institution (the U.S. through its war and staff colleges). Second, these individuals function as idea entrepreneurs, bringing new ideas, beliefs, and practices home with them. There is a need for policies and programs that help countries successfully transition from authoritarian governance to democratic rule as well as countries undergoing democratic revolutions and those seeking more gradual change. Exchange programs are one pathway, in which an important group of citizens (military officers and their families) can experience the everyday functioning of democratic practices and institutions. This unique survey provides timely insights into the important political impacts of military exchange programs and how military institutions and their personnel influence international politics beyond simply being used as an instrument of coercion.

First published in 2009. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.