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| ACCOUNTING FOR LAW STUDENTS & PRACTITIONERS [Sheeda Kalideen & Lester Sullivan] Few professions are free of the need to understand accounting, least of all the legal profession. Legal accounting is a category all on its own, because attorneys are expected to keep trust accounts for most of their clients, deal with conveyancing and understand the issues around shared accounts -- whether at a corporate or domestic level. This book deals with the fundamentals of accounting, such as debits and credits and how income statements and balance sheets are created. The book also takes you through the transfer journal, bank reconciliations, VAT, correspondent accounts, accounting in conveyancing matters, legislation applying to attorneys' accounting and partners' capital accounts. Easy-to-understand examples clearly explain the principles involved. { 121pp, 180x260mm, January 2007; PB, £14.00, 0702176699:9780702176692 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| ACCOUNTING STANDARDS : 12th Edition [HRB Oppermann, SF Booysen, CS Binnekade & JGI Oberholster] "Accounting Standards" introduces students to general accounting principles and the disclosure requirements of company financial statements. The emphasis is on the requirements of Accounting Statements and Interpretations issued by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, which form the basis of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) in South Africa. Incorporated into this latest edition are the changes brought about by new accounting standards, issued as a consequence of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants' Harmonisation and Improvement of Accounting Standards Project. The book is intended to satisfy the specific requirements of students and to reduce the workload of educators. { 721pp, 180x260mm, January 2007; PB, £38.00, 0702172707:9780702172700 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| APPLIED BUSINESS STATISTICS : Methods & Excel-Based Applications: Second Edition [Trevor Wegner] Book & CD. This is an introductory Statistics text written specifically for Management students who require an understanding of the role of Statistics in analysing business data from the areas of Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Production and Logistics. This text shows the importance of Statistics as a decision support tool in management decision making. Emphasis is therefore placed on (i) the data requirements for the various techniques and issues of data quality; (ii) identifying likely application areas through numerous illustrative examples; (iii) noting the limitations of techniques for decision analysis, and, of great importance, (iv) the valid management interpretation of statistical findings. The text is divided into three major sections -- exploratory data analysis, statistical inferences, and statistical modelling -- with each section focusing on a different role of Statistics as a decision support tool. Overall, the primary focus of the text is to empower students of management with statistical decision making skills so that they become active participants rather than passive observers in business situations where statistical findings are reported and discussed as part of a management decision making process. A new feature of this edition is the use of computer software such as Excel to perform statistical analysis. This text illustrates Excel's statistical capabilities through numerous worked examples. It also gives management students the opportunity to develop hands-on familiarisation with Excel's statistical capabilities by applying them to datasets of business problems which are available on the accompanying CD. By having a working knowledge of Excel's statistical capabilities, managers can design and conduct their own statistical analysis, thus building confidence in their use of statistical analysis and findings. The text assumes only a basic level of mathematical ability. Each statistical technique is developed through business-related worked illustrations. In this way, a student can readily grasp the basic concept of the technique as well as see how it would apply in practice. This approach emphasises the strong business application orientation of the text, hence its carefully chosen title of Applied Business Statistics. { 625pp, 170x245mm, January 2007; PB, £30.99, 0702172863:9780702172861 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| APPLIED BUSINESS STATISTICS : Methods & Excel-Based Applications: Second Edition [Trevor Wegner] This manual provides worked examples of all of the exercises in the accompanying textbook, thus enabling students to check their own workings, develop analytical and statistical business skills, and build up their confidence in being able to solve business problems statistically. It contains solutions to exercises at the end of each chapter of Wegner's handbook that are to be solved manually to highlight the rationale of the technique. { 220pp, 180x260mm, July 2008; PB, £16.99, 0702177350:9780702177354 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| AUXILIARY NURSE [L Booysen, H M Erasmus & M D van Zyl] "The Auxiliary Nurse" covers the entire curriculum for learners preparing to write the South African Nursing Council (SANC) examination. Arranged in learning units, the book uses an outcomes based educational strategy to guide both learners and lecturers to essential information. This richly illustrated text has sections on the history of nursing, anatomy and physiology, basic nursing, food and nutrition, first aid and comprehensive health care, which has a strong emphasis on community nursing. { 407pp, 180x260mm, January 2004; PB, £22.00, 070216643X:9780702166433 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| BUSINESS MANAGEMENT FOR ENTREPRENEURS [Professor Cecile Nieuwenhuizen (ed)] Book & CD-ROM. In South Africa, small and medium entrerprises fail mainly because of a lack of management skills. If smaller businesses are to be a success, entrepreneurship and good management must go hand in hand. Most entrepreneurs start off with a small business. But a small business is not just a small, big business. SMMEs have their own requirements that are quite different from those of larger concerns. Business Management for Entrepreneurs introduces entrepreneurs and managers of small and medium-sized businesses to all the functions needed to manage these organisations successfully. These functions include: Management; Finance; Marketing; Operations management; Purchasing; Human resources; Administration; Public relations. Written by specialists in the different areas of business management, Business Management for Entrepreneurs is an essential guide to the small business management competencies that are essential for the success of a smaller business. It will be invaluable to students of business management as well as entrepreneurs starting up enterprises. { 265pp, 170x245mm, January 2007; PB, £20.50, 0702176826:9780702176821 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| BUSINESS RESEARCH MADE EASY [Rene Pellissier, MBA, Ph.D.] Are you interested in postgraduate studies but worried about the research component? Are you faced with a complex business problem and do not know how to go about solving it? With changes in the world of work come new theories, new meanings and new applications. These require scientific methodologies and research strategies to obtain data and analyse it in such a way that the outcomes are reliable and generalisable. Research is synonymous with knowledge-creating which, in turn, is linked to innovation. Both of these are critical for economic and social development, as well as business development. But not all business practitioners are good researchers. And the broad landscape of the modern business world begs for a set of plans and models that can simultaneously provide stability and a breadth of development. This book offers this. The book provides easy referencing to most research techniques in the business domain. Depending on the problem at hand, there are numerous quantitative and qualitative methods described, as well as ways and means to write down the main problem. Beginners and specialists are reminded how to read and write academically and how to become good researchers. { 96pp, 170x245mm, January 2007; PB, £13.50, 0702177032:9780702177033 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| CAPE LANDSCAPES : Sir John Herschel's Sketches 1834-1838: Standard Edition [Brian Warner] In 1834, Sir John Herschel, perhaps the most celebrated astronomer of his time, arrived at the Cape of Good Hope to spend four years observing the southern sky. Among his many other talents he was an accomplished artist, skilled in the use of an optical device known as a camera lucida. During these four years Herschel produced more than a hundred exquisite landscape sketches, some depicting the Feldhausen estate in the suburb of Wynberg, where he and his family lived, others meticulously recording scenes that enlivened his trips to Cape Point, to Table Mountain, to Hout Bay and to places in the farther reaches. Among the latter were Caledon, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl. These Herschel landscape drawings are an almost unmatched contribution to the artistic and historical record of the Cape in the early nineteenth century. They are reproduced in this book, together with a narrative text and background material that firmly set the illustrations in their social and geographical context. The result is an evocative picture of the Cape Peninsula and its environs at a time when they were still largely wild. { 180pp, 300x290mm, January 2006; HB, £77.99, 1919713751:9781919713755 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| CAREER COUNSELLING AND GUIDANCE IN THE WORKPLACE : A Manual for Career Practioners [M Coetzee & H Roythorne-Jacobs] The average 21st-century career is one of constant change: an individual can no longer expect to remain with one organisation his or her entire life, achieving managerial status through natural progression. Today's job market requires constant re-training and adjustment because of skills obsolescence, age discrimination and technological illiteracy. On the other hand, younger or less qualified workers find it difficult to enter the labour market because of a lack of skills or experience. Career counsellors should be able to help clients to navigate this difficult and changing role. The book offers a practical framework within which the career counsellor can work. The text explains the role of the career counsellor within the organisation; discusses the key concepts that influence career behaviour; explains the use of counselling and guidance tools and techniques; offers insight into the profession and practice of career counselling; and provides guidance within an international and a South African context. Integrating theoretical and practical perspectives, this book offers a comprehensive overview of career counselling and guidance services, practices, tools and techniques in an organisational context. It consists of five chapters, each of which has a summary, key terms and review an discussion questions. { 216pp, 180x260mm, January 2006; PB, £18.00, 0702172774:9780702172779 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| CAREER PLANNING IN THE 21ST CENTURY : Strategies for Inventing a Successful Career in a Workplace without Jobs [Melinde Coetzee] This book introduces a career planning process that will help individuals to deal with the complexities of the turbulent, uncertain and rapidly changing work environment of today. It offers a flexible alternative to traditional career-management approaches, showing how one can continuously reinvent one's work identity and career in a boundaryless, deconstructed workplace. { 88pp, 180x260mm, January 2006; PB, £16.00, 0702171743:9780702171741 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| CLINICAL GYNAECOLOGY : 3rd Edition [Professor Kruger & Dr Botha] 2 books & DVD. "Clinical Gynaecology" covers the full spectrum of gynaecological information, making this publication applicable internationally, invaluable not only for the general practitioner but also the practicing gynaecologist. The Quick Reference Guide summarises points of the chapters and the DVD shows live techniques and procedures and is an extremely useful teaching aid. { 800pp, 170x245mm, January 2007; PB, £48.50, 0702173053:9780702173059 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| COMMUNICATION : A Hands-On Approach [Sandra Cleary (ed)] Book & CD. The ability to communicate well is a key marker of success in any environment, particularly in the world of work. This book is based on the widely used and respected "The Communication Handbook", written by a team of dedicated communicators and higher education specialists. Although the material has been substantially reworked and expanded, the focus remains on different forms of communication. The emphasis is placed on writing as a communication tool, particularly within the business environment. To support this, each chapter contains numerous exercises to enable the student to practise the skills learnt. An exciting addition to this text is the inclusion of online interactive exercises for students. The drilling exercises will enable students to reinforce the principles that have been explained and tested in the book, but in a fun, interactive and learning-enabled way. Lecturers can use the range of exercises to ensure that students are prepared before class and to reinforce the theories and techniques taught in the classroom. (The package is being piloted at a major South African university). The authors draw from substantial experience in the classroom and from close contact with business and industry. For that reason a student working through this book will be well prepared to communicate with success in the business environment. { 432pp, 170x250mm, March 2008; PB, £17.99, 0702177148:9780702177149 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT : Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: 4th Edition [Hennie Swanepoel & Frik de Beer] Now in its fourth edition, the extremely successful "Community Development" continues to be a definitive guide for community development workers. This useful, practical book contextualises poverty and explains the process of community development, with specific reference to the community development worker's role. Apart from context and process, it details the kinds of skills required by a community development worker, with particular attention being paid to the importance of communication. The book focuses on enabling the development worker to train others, thereby building capacity in the community and working towards breaking the poverty cycle. The authors have been involved in research projects locally and internationally. These projects have included rural development, housing, energy use, local government, training, and culture and medicine. { 317pp, 170x245mm, January 2006; PB, £20.50, 0702171581:9780702171581 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY : Analysis, Context & Action [N Duncan (ed)] Book & CD. "Community Psychology" contains a rich diversity of insights and critical debates on the key theoretical, analytic, teaching, learning and action approaches in community psychology. The book offers an incisive examination of a range of contextual factors that influence the practice of community psychology in South Africa { 463pp, 170x245mm, January 2007; PB, £30.50, 1919713972:9781919713977 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| CONCISE HIGHER ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING [Dr Edward Chikuni, Dr Ogbonnaya Inya Okoro & Professor Mohamed Toriq Khan] "Concise Higher Electrical Engineering" integrates, in one volume, the most important topics in Electrical Engineering at college or university level. The integrated nature of the book means that the Electrical Engineering student will not have to purchase multiple textbooks in order to cover the entire Electrical Engineering curriculum. The chapter on modelling or power systems compares manual examples with computerised methods. Other chapters in this book include electrical distribution design, illumination and electrical network protection. The chapter on industrial automation includes examples with real programmable controllers. "Concise Higher Electrical Engineering" includes a large number of examples and exercises. The book contains a wealth of illustration that aids the students understanding of the subject matter. The international contributors to this book are world-acclaimed experts in their fields. The authors bring to the book over 50 years of combined international industrial experience, ranging from railways and electricity supply to manufacturing. { 622pp, 190x240mm, March 2008; PB, £41.50, 0702177237:9780702177231 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS : An International Perspective [M R Howe] Most accounting examinations, whether at university or professional level, expect candidates to be conversant with the accounting requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). The main reason for this is the internationalisation of business operations, as a result of which, it has increasingly become necessary to harmonise international accounting practices. The other reason appears to be linked to an increasing world-wide use of International Financial Reporting Standards, particularly in countries where no indigenous standards exist, for example, in most developing countries. This book deals with the financial accounting techniques required to compile consolidated financial statements covering the operations of an enterprise which, at the end of its financial year, has a subsidiary or subsidiaries under its control and also those with both subsidiaries and associated companies. These techniques are discussed and demonstrated in the light of the requirements of the relevant international accounting standards. These are IAS27 (revised 2003), IFRS3 and IAS28 (revised 2003). { 258pp, 170x245mm, January 2005; PB, £25.99, 070217162X:9780702171628 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| CORPORATE MECHANIC : The Analytical Strategist's Guide [J Magliolo] This book represents the cutting-edge of the theory and practice of business strategy -- written in Jacques Magliolo's trademark exciting and accessible style. As the author says, many companies fail in South Africa for lack of a strategy, and in this text Magliolo -- himself an experienced business analyst and strategist presents entrepreneurs, corporate owners and managers with the tools for creating a plan that will enable them to survive and grow a profitable enterprise in a rapidly changing and hostile global corporate environment. Using a blend of theory and practical exercises, the author lays the foundation for creating a business plan, the keys to which are detailed research, due diligence and proper valuation. "The Corporate Mechanic" includes the author's unique model for devising, implementing and monitoring strategy, called The Chairman's Office. Techniques for carrying out research, assessing corporate problems, identifying new trends and conducting thorough due diligence are highlighted throughout the book with practical examples. Topics covered include: the importance of strategy; strategic techniques; troubleshooting; corporate deals; due diligence; valuation. The book also contains a glossary of important terms and a detailed case study of a valuation of a company. { 288pp, 170x245mm, January 2007; PB, £20.99, 0702172820:9780702172823 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| CRIMINAL PROCEDURE HANDBOOK : 8th Edition [Tertius Geldenhuys, BA, Peet M Bekker, BA, J P Swanepoel, BA, S S Terblanche, Biur & Steph E van der Merwe, B Iuris. Edited by J J Joubert] Initially aimed at students, the "Criminal Procedure Handbook" is increasingly being relied on by legal practitioners as a first port of call. As in previous editions, the 8th edition introduces readers to the fundamental principles and values underlying this area of the law, systematically guiding them through the rules of procedure that apply in criminal cases. { 425pp, 180x260mm, December 2007; PB, £24.00, 0702176966:9780702176968 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| CULTURAL TOURISM [Milena Ivanovic] Cultural tourism is a growing area of special interest in the field of tourism, and South Africa is a key participant in this area. Increasingly, its cultural heritage sites, museums and galleries, cultural villages and other sites of cultural interest are heavily visited stops on the tourism routes. To make sure that cultural heritage is accessible and an authentic source of information and experiences for the tourist, it is critical that people involved in the tourism industry have a thorough understanding of the interconnectedness of tourism and culture, and be well trained and knowledgeable. This book equips the student of cultural tourism to carry out, successfully and responsibly, all the tasks relating to the development of cultural tourism. Each chapter concludes with a comprehensive series of self-assessment questions and sets a hands-on task to enrich the student's learning experience. { 340pp, 165x245mm, March 2008; PB, £26.50, 0702171859:9780702171857 , Juta Publishing (General) } |
| DESIGNING YOUR FIRST RESEARCH PROPOSAL [Renuka Vithal & Jonathan Jansen] This manual presents a simple, clear and coherent strategy for preparing research proposals. It is a practical, application-focused guide to writing a proposal for basic and advanced research projects. { 50pp, 210x295mm, December 2006; PB, £10.00, 0702140376:9780702140372 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| E OF MARKETING [Japie Swanepoel] Do I need a website? Is Internet marketing successful? These are two of the questions many businesses are asking. The E of Marketing answers them by showing you how to make the most of your website for communication, information, marketing, sales and also internal management and administration. The text: explains how to optimise your site to make it search engine friendly, by reviewing keywords, search phrases and meta tags; discusses 'pay-per-click' advertising; presents the good and bad features of banner advertising; shows how to make the most of e-mail marketing; explains viral marketing and affiliate marketing. This text simplifies the process of e-marketing and gives readers tools that they can use immediately, without spending lots of money. The text is also supported by a companion website, which will be updated regularly to keep readers informed of the latest developments. { 200pp, 145x210mm, January 2006; PB, £21.00, 070217226X:9780702172267 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| EFFECTIVE GUEST HOUSE MANAGEMENT : 3rd Edition [Ronelle Henning] "Effective Guest House Management" will provide essential information on how to manage the many challenges of your business to become even more successful. The updated version includes current legal and insurance requirements, business management, electronic reservations and online marketing, tips on promoting your guest house, and colour photographs. { 218pp, 170x245mm, January 2007; PB, £23.50, 0702177059:9780702177057 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| EMERGING RESEARCHER : Nurturing Passion, Developing Skills, Producing Output [John W de Gruchy & Lyn Holness] The Emerging Researcher: Nurturing passion, developing skills, producing output is an account of what has been done in the ERP, the challenges encountered along the way, and what has been learnt in the process. { 194pp, 170x245mm, January 2007; PB, £15.99, 1919895019:9781919895017 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE CLASSROOM : The Secret of Happy Teachers [Melinde Coetzee & Cecilia Jansen] The role of the teacher is not limited to providing cognitive and intellectual support to learners. In working towards a holistic approach to education, the authors of this book highlight the importance of an emotionally supportive environment in the classroom. This ensures that learners are able to become fully integrated and functioning members of the society. This book introduces educators and students in the education field to the concept of emotional intelligence as it relates to the classroom. Emotional intelligence forms a critical part of the curriculum for the development of educators. It entails the intelligence that ail successful educators bring to their daily interactions with learners. Student teachers, educators and education managers can use this book as a hands-on guide to more effective and satisfactory learner interaction to enhance their teaching practice. Parents and others who interact with children of all ages will be fascinated by the insights shared in this book. { 154pp, 170x245mm, January 2007; PB, £16.00, 0702172642:9780702172649 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| ENGLISH FOR LAW STUDENTS : Second Edition [C van der Walt and A G Nienaber] "English for Law Students" is written by experts in communication and aims to encouraging dialogue and interaction between lecturer and student. As such the methodology used is not only useful to law students but also to those lecturers who do not have a legal background. This second edition incorporates feedback form lecturers who have used the book since 1997. New exercises and reading material have been included. Legal English and other similar courses are to be incorporated into the new curriculum. This book will make an essential and highly significant contribution to this development. { 276pp, 170x245mm, January 2002; PB, £30.00, 070215928X:9780702159282 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| ENVIRONMENTAL LAW [Michael Kidd] Environmental law has become an exceedingly important branch of the law in South Africa over the past 15 years. Over the past decade, a number of Acts have been passed which define the essence of South African environmental law, and several landmark environmental law judgements have been handed down by the courts. This book covers the entire South African environmental law landscape and does so in a comprehensive and succinct manner. Among the new Acts covered in this book are the National Water Act 36 of 1998, the National Heritage Resources Act 25 of 1999, the Air Quality Act 39 of 2004, and the Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004. { 270pp, 180x260mm, February 2008; PB, £25.99, 0702176818:9780702176814 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| EVENT MANAGEMENT : A Professional Approach: 2nd edition [Dimitri Tassiopoulos] This edition of event management -- a professional and developmental approach provides a definitive grounding in event management. It takes a managerial and developmental approach, linking concepts to actual events within the context of international best practice. Event management features three main sections: basic theory; best practice and applied event management. The text covers a wide range of activities that are required to successfully host and manage events; is interactive and user-friendly, incorporating graphics, drawings, photographs, graphs, tables and discussion questions. Is written in outcomes-based mode: includes references; uses case studies to exemplify concepts and ideas; provides a blend of theoretical principles and practical examples; lists and explains relevant key legislation; includes a comprehensive index. { 480pp, 170x245mm, January 2005; PB, £28.00, 0702166588:9780702166587 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| FROM BOYS TO MEN [T Shefer] This highly original work comprises a collection of papers presented at the conference From Boys to Men, held in January 2005. It represents the work of some of the best-known theorists and researchers in masculinities and feminism in South Africa, on the continent and internationally. { 296pp, 170x245mm, January 2007; PB, £23.99, 1919895035:9781919895031 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| FROM INNOVATION TO PROFIT : An Entrepreneur's Guide [J P Roelofse & C Nieuwenhuizen] This guide includes: how to get started; protecting your idea, by understanding the basics of intellectual property rights; commercialise the idea and progress to the start-up phase; set-up your business and understand the basics of the legal, administrative and procedural requirements correctly; and manage and grow your business. { 255pp, 170x245mm, January 2006; PB, £19.99, 0702171190:9780702171192 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| FUNDAMENTAL ACCOUNTING : 5th Edition [David K Flynn & Carolina Koornhof] The book has been specifically designed to include all topics covered in first courses in accounting in higher education. In addition, it caters for the curriculum of professional bodies which examine students for entry into business and accounting careers. { 848pp, 170x245mm, January 2005; PB, £34.99, 0702166529:9780702166525 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| FUNDAMENTALS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS : An African Perspective: 4th Edition [Claire Bless, Craig Higson-Smith & Ashraf Kagee] Researchers are continually challenged to find new ways of investigating political, economic and social issues in Africa. This user-friendly, expanded fourth edition of "Social Research Methods" includes new research designs and a comprehensive discussion of research ethics. In this way the book continues to provide an up-to-date and accessible text on social research methods and applications within African contexts. This book spans a broad spectrum and areas of focus include agriculture, public health, community development and regional planning. The material is compatible with the syllabi of social science methods courses in many African training institutions. The text presents clearly and concisely the fundamentals of research methods in a range of social sciences, including sociology, economics, political science, psychology and education. The content is illustrated throughout with actual examples of social research conducted in various African countries. This text has been written for the non-professional researcher and the student of research methods. It will prove invaluable to university students, government administrators, development planners, business managers, social workers, educationists and all those interested in conducting social research, including novices. { 190pp, 180x260mm, January 2006; PB, £19.00, 0702171948:9780702171949 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| GENDER OF PYSCHOLOGY [Floretta Boonzaier, Peace Kiguwa & Tamara Shefer] "Gender of Psychology" is a South African based textbook looking at the relationship between gender and psychology. Psychology as a discipline has historically been criticised for perpetuating sexism, reproducing gender inequality and neglecting women's and other marginalised perspectives. There has been an increasing attempt internationally to provide a critical gender analysis of the discipline and practice, and to theorise the contributions that psychology may indeed make to addressing such issues. This collection of chapters, contextualised within contemporary South Africa, attempts to span the diversity of psychological knowledge and practice through the lens of gender. The text is divided into three broad key sections. The first is a section entitled (Re)production of knowledge in psychology. It includes chapters that focus on gendered issues relating to knowledge production, research, authorship and publishing in psychology. The second section is entitled De/re-constructing psychological knowledge about gender. This section addresses key areas of psychology that have theorised and researched gender issues, critically reflecting on the ways in which psychology has set itself up as an authority on issues of gender and sexuality -- frequently to the detriment of women and other gender/sexual minorities. The final section looks at some of the professional areas of psychology, critically assessing the extent to which the applied aspects of psychology are sensitive to gender difference, as well as exploring the ways in which psychology has tended to reproduce relations of power and control and perpetuate normative, oppressive practices with respect to gender, sex and sexuality. Written in an accessible and interactive format, the text should stimulate critical and applied thinking. { 355pp, 180x260mm, January 2007; PB, £36.00, 1919713921:9781919713922 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| GENDER, LAW & JUSTICE [Elsje Bonthuys & Catherine Albertyn] Feminist lawyers have long been engaged in critiquing the gendered nature of South African law. This project has increased in importance and scope as a result of the centrality of gender equality, as a value and a substantive right, in the South African Constitution. Gender, Law and Justice provides both theoretical and practical tools to enable academic and practising lawyers to apply concepts of gender equality to the law. It introduces readers to basic feminist concepts and arguments, and to a wealth of local, comparative and international material on gender and the law. It also illustrates how the law may be shaped to transform the social, cultural and economic conditions of women's lives in South Africa, at the same time as it acknowledges the limits of legal strategies for change. This book has three main objectives. The first is to identify the different positions of women in South Africa and to examine the disparate impact of the legal system on their lives. Secondly, it aims to expose the gender bias in legal concepts and in the content and application of legal rules. Thirdly, it suggests changes to the law, and evaluates those changes that have already occurred, with a view to developing the law so that it is better able to ensure justice and meet the diverse needs of women in South Africa. { 424pp, 170x245mm, January 2007; PB, £36.50, 0702176648:9780702176647 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| GRADED TUTORIALS ON AUDITING : 6th Edition [Peter Bourne, Rod Clayton, Tessa Minter, George Puttick & Joanne Shev] The tutorial questions in this sixth edition cover the latest auditing syllabi of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (Part 1 of the Qualifying Examination) and the Public Accountants' and Auditors' Board (Part 2 of the Qualifying Examination -- Audit specialisation). Hundreds of questions span various topics and are graded into three categories according to their levels of difficulty, in compliance with the South African accounting profession's definition of levels of knowledge: B: Basic (Level 1: Knowledge and comprehension) I: Intermediate (Level 2: Application) A: Advanced (Level 3: Integration). The sequence of questions in each section runs from basic through intermediate to advanced. { 720pp, 180x260mm, January 2006; PB, £26.00, 0702172030:9780702172038 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| GUERRILLA PRINCIPLE : Winning Tactics for Global Projects Managers [Jacques Magliolo] Book & CD. Guerrilla tactics are the unconventional use of closely knit small teams, with a sole leader, to combat less mobile, format entities through discipline, dedication and complete focus. This is Jacques Maglioto's ninth financial book. The book presents a new, no-nonsense methodology for securing and managing global billion-rand projects in a fast-paced, rapidly changing international business arena. Its approach is especially useful for project managers who find themselves continually beleaguered by in-house politics and changing project objectives, resources and schedules. The Guerrilla Principle features: comprehensive case studies; all the basics as well as more advanced theoretical principles a host of guidelines; notes for learners and useful templates. This book is a modern approach to project management that marries strategy, research and corporate finance with general project management tools. By distilling theoretical business and financial concepts into practical and useful advice, the book helps consultants plan, organise and run even the most challenging of projects. { 386pp, 180x260mm, May 2008; PB, £26.99, 0702177318:9780702177316 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| GUIDE TO MANAGING RESEARCH [William Fox & Mohamed Saheed Bayat] It explains the fundamentals of research in the management sciences in a logical way and describes the research process in detail. An outstanding feature of the book is the explanation of the role of research design in both the qualitative and quantitative traditions of research. { 180pp, 170x245mm, January 2007; PB, £17.50, 0702176842:9780702176845 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| GUIDE TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT [William Fox & Gerrit van der Waldt] Book & CD-ROM. If you are starting out in project management, or wanting to improve your skills, this book A Guide to Project Management will be an invaluable resource. The comprehensive, accessible text introduces concepts, guides you through the necessary organisation skills, and explores the use of technology. { 173pp, 170x245mm, January 2007; PB, £17.50, 0702176877:9780702176876 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| HANDBOOK ON THE LAW OF NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS : Third Edition [Leonard Gering] This is the last work of the late Leonard Gering who for decades has been an authoritative voice on the law of negotiable instruments, a subject described as ‘notoriously difficult’, which view is echoed by the learned Chief Justice in the foreword of this book. This work, like its two predecessors, is divided into two parts. Part One sets out in a clearly understandable manner the main principles underlying the law of negotiable instruments. Part Two contains the text of the Bills of Exchange Act 34 of 1964 (as amended by Act 56 of 2000) and conveniently and methodically deals consecutively with each section accompanied by a detailed commentary thereon. { 458pp, 180x260mm, December 2007; PB, £29.50, 0702172634:9780702172632 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| HIGHLIGHTS & FOOTLIGHTS : A Tribute to South African Stage & Screen [Bob Martin] A unique collection of black and white photographs. Bob Martin shares some of the work he so passionately created and collected in the 40 years he spent as a South African theatre and movie publicity stills photographer. A testament to the extraordinary talent that is Bob Martin. Through his magical lens, Bob not only reveals his chameleon-like empathy with all his subjects but his charming and witty recollections of his various studies also reveal a fascinating and enviable memory of the period. The book portrays a glamorous and artistically rich era, it is also an important record for those South Africans who love and appreciate the beauty, art and culture of theatre and the movies. { 164pp, 290x290mm, May 2008; HB, £28.50, 0702173835:9780702173837 , Juta Publishing (General) } |
| HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT : 3rd Edition [Trevor L Amos, Adrian Ristow, liezel Ristow & Noel J Pearse] This book has been written specifically for those who need to manage people effectively for business success. It is designed to provide practical insight into the management of the human resources of an organisation. It is an indispensable book for those individuals holding management positions in organisations and for all learners seeking insight into the most important aspects of human resource management. This 3rd edition has been completely restructured to provide not only in-depth and practical insight into HRM but also a focus on outcomes designed to help readers and learners develop their ability to practice HRM. To support this focus, chapter content is aligned to the outcomes and each chapter has a "Practicing HRM" section with tasks designed to assist readers and learners to put the content into practice and meet the chapter outcomes. This is a comprehensive HRM book, covering: the role of HRM in organisations; strategic HRM; South African labour legislation; the South African labour relations system; managing labour relations at the workplace; HR planning and staffing; managing diverse and unique individuals; attracting, motivating, and retaining staff; leading people; managing relational capital, structural capital, organisational culture, and change; managing employee performance; compensation and rewarding performance; training, development, and learning; strategic leadership. Although there is a comprehensive theoretical basis, the emphasis is also on the practical implications of the theory. Example documents are included, such as an employment contract and other relevant HRM information management documents and policies, which, besides being available in the book, can also be accessed on a specially designed website. { 448pp, 170x250mm, March 2008; PB, £23.99, 0702172839:9780702172830 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| INFECTION CONTROL MADE EASY : A Hospital Guide for Health Professionals [Ansie Minnaar] Infection control is a vital part of risk management in any health service environment -- and is the responsibility of all health professionals, particularly when new diseases are continually emerging. Health professionals therefore need access to accurate, up-to-date information in order to contain infections and protect themselves against infective diseases. This book provides a practical, accessible set of principles and guidelines which will improve the quality of patient care in hospitals and be an invaluable asset to all health professionals. { 88pp, 155x230mm, January 2008; PB, £11.99, 0702177202:9780702177200 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS : A Perpetual Challenge? [Marie Huchzermeyer & Aly Karam (eds)] The United Nations Millennium Development Declaration of 2000 has brought informal settlements, or 'slums' as they are often referred to, squarely onto national and international development agendas. One of the Millennium Development Goals is to significantly improve, by 2020, the lives of 100 million slum dwellers globally. Country governments have responded varyingly to this challenge. A group of colleagues in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa recognised this challenge, and embarked on a two-year collaborative research project on informal settlement policy, funded by the National Research Foundation (NRF). This project sought to bring international experience into the changing policy environment in South Africa, and included four workshops in Johannesburg involving local, provincial and national government, policy makers, NGOs and international scholars. This book comprises a selection of the November 2004 workshop papers and was made possible by generous funding from CORDAID. Informal settlements focuses on the complex challenges faced by those living in informal settlements as well as by local and national authorities around the world seeking to alleviate this situation. It draws on examples from South Africa, Swaziland, Angola, Zambia, Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, Ethiopia, Cambodia, Thailand and Brazil. This book will be indispensable to those working in NGOs, development agencies and local, provincial and national government in the field of land policy, housing and urban management. Students and academics in Development Studies, Urban and Development Planning, Town and Regional Planning, Housing, Land Management, Urban Sociology, Urban Geography, Geography, Town & Regional Planning, Public Policy and Public Management should equally find this text useful. Addressing the housing problem has been one of the key concerns in post-apartheid South Africa, and the last two years have seen a major shift from the policy, which was in place during the first ten years of democracy. The upgrading of informal settlements comes as a new addition in the revised housing policy, at a time when international bodies have prioritised the improvement of the lives of slum dwellers. The subject matter of this book is therefore highly topical, and is likely to be of interest to a wide audience both within South Africa and elsewhere. The continuing challenge of informal settlements: An introduction; Policy, data and civil society: Reflections on South African challenges through an international review; The new instrument for upgrading informal settlements in South Africa: Contributions and constraints; Principles, bases and challenges of the National Programme to Support Sustainable Urban Land Regularisation in Brazil; Informal settlements: Infernal and eternal? The role of research in policy advocacy and urban informal settlements in Angola; Understanding the complexities of informal settlements: Insights from Cape Town; Clash of civilisations: Reflections on the problems of upgrading informal settlements in Ethiopia, Kenya, Swaziland and Zambia; An HIV and Aids lens for informal settlement policy and practice in South Africa; Barking dogs and building bridges: A contribution to making sense of Hernando de Soto's ideas in the South African context; Forced evictions, development and the need for community-based, locally appropriate alternatives: Lessons and challenges from South Africa, Ghana and Thailand; Market-driven evictions and displacements: Implications for the perpetuation of informal settlements in developing cities ; Informal settlement upgrading in Cape Town: Challenges, constraints and contradictions within local government; Local governance and social conflict: Implications for piloting South Africa's new housing plan in Cape Town's informal settlements; The local government challenge of healthy development in informal settlements especially in a time of HIV/AIDS; Slum upgrading in the complex context of policy change: The case of Nairobi. { 318pp, 170x245mm, January 2006; PB, £20.00, 1919713948:9781919713946 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| INTERNAL AUDITING : An Integrated Approach: 2nd Edition [Richard Cascarino & Sandy van Esch] Book & CD. This book is designed primarily for undergraduate and postgraduate students intending to pursue a career in internal auditing, as well as those chartered accountants with a specialist interest in governance and control issues. This book covers the basic concepts, philosophy and principles underlying the practice of internal auditing -- the relationships between the internal auditor, management and the external auditor. In addition, the student will gain a knowledge and understanding of the nature of an organisation. Risk management and the role of internal auditing in managing organisational risks in the context of current developments in corporate governance in both the public and private sectors are dealt with. The book is now prescribed for those studying for the Certified Internal Auditor professional qualification since it addresses the syllabus requirements of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Competency Framework for Internal Auditors. This book represents a practical integrated approach to the Institute of Internal Auditors' recommended internal audit approach, and may be implemented within an internal audit department in a cost-effective manner. Accordingly, the text may be useful as a reference manual for internal audits in practice. { 432pp, 180x260mm, January 2006; PB, £51.00, 0702172693:9780702172694 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| INTERNATIONAL LAW : A South African Perspective: 3rd Edition [John Dugard] The world has experienced traumatic events and witnessed dramatic changes since the appearance of the second edition of this book. The attack on the World Trade Centre in New York in 2001, followed by the United States intervention in Afghanistan, and the invasion of Iraq in 2003, have challenged the foundations of the international order. The establishment of the African Union and the creation of the International Criminal Court have added two important new institutions to international life. International law has addressed these developments by adjusting old and creating new rules. Less spectacularly, international law has undergone major changes in the fields of state responsibility, immunities, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. In South Africa, statutes and judicial decisions have emphasised the unity of international law and municipal law. The third edition of this book addresses these developments and integrates them into the body of established international law. Most treatises on international law approach the subject from some national perspective. This book follows this course. International and South African sources of law are invoked to provide both a picture of international law and a study of international law as applied in South African municipal law. The book is intended for law students, legal practitioners and those engaged in the study and practice of foreign relations. { 582pp, 170x240mm, December 2005; PB, £35.00, 0702171212:9780702171215 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| INTRODUCING JOURNALISM & MEDIA STUDIES [Graham Greer (ed)] In this resource for learners an attempt is made to bridge the gap between media studies and journalism. Journalists and media workers should be critical thinkers, and for that reason the authors explain key media concepts and provide the key skills for good journalistic writing. { 260pp, 170x245mm, June 2008; PB, £19.50, 0702176672:9780702176678 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION STUDIES [Sheila Steinberg] In this introductory textbook, the author contextualises approaches and theories on cornmunication studies by making use of local examples from the mass media, as well as relevant political and social experiences. The book is divided into two parts. The first provides students with a strong foundation in communication while the second focuses on the areas of specialisation within communication studies. Each chapter starts with the learning Outcomes and a short overview of the chapter. Students can monitor their learning by using the summaries and 'test yourself' questions at the end of every chapter. Scenarios provide examples of how the theory can be applied in practice. This makes for a learner-friendly and accessible book which will prove invaluable to Students and professionals alike. Beginner students majoring in Communication Studies, as well as those studying towards various degrees or qualifications where communication is a prerequisite will find this book useful. { 341pp, 170x245mm, January 2007; PB, £25.99, 0702172618:9780702172618 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT : 3rd Edition [S W Booyens] This third edition describes the broad environment and the more functional environment -- with all its restrictions, functions and responsibilities -- of the first-level health manager in charge of a nursing unit in a hospital or other related health facility. { 296pp, 170x245mm, February 2008; PB, £28.99, 070217730X:9780702177309 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY : 2nd Edition [Lionel Nicholas (ed)] Book & CD-ROM. This second edition is a visually appealing, comprehensive and accessible text designed to help students make sense of psychology and its relationship to their everyday lives. The areas it covers include: Research methods and statistics; Biological bases of behaviour; Sensation and perception; Developmental psychology; Learning; Industrial psychology; Sexuality. A number of new chapter authors provide fresh perspectives and stimulating South African case materials to an expanded selection of topics. A range of cultural viewpoints are discussed and current debates about psychology are presented from different perspectives to allow students to develop their capacity to think critically. Chapter overviews, suggested further readings and a comprehensive index make the book easy to use. For lecturers there is a CD containing chapter-by-chapter PowerPoint slides providing direct assistance in teaching the subject. Students and lecturers alike will find this book offers a detailed overview and perfect introduction to the subject of psychology. { 414pp, 210x275mm, February 2008; PB, £35.50, 1919895027:9781919895024 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| JUTA'S CLINICAL GUIDE FOR MIDWIVES [Dr Diana Du Plessis] Skilled care during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period is vital to the survival and health of mothers and new-borns. In fact, the wellbeing of a society is represented by the health of mothers, new-borns and children. To this end, the United Nations has determined that the number of births assisted by a skilled attendant is one of the indicators of progress in a country. This is a user-friendly, highly illustrated clinical manual developed to provide all midwives with up-to-date knowledge and practical skills. For ease of use, the book has been split into three parts: the antenatal months, the second and third stages of labour, and the postnatal period. These parts are split into modules, each one covering a specific topic, which contain: step-by-step instructions for carrying out procedures, along with a rationale for each; clinical tips drawn from years of midwifery experience; clear illustrations to demonstrate difficult procedures or concepts. The guide has been created to assist students of midwifery and as a continuing education resource for practising midwives, tutors and medical students. The information within it is essential for the achievement of Millennium Development Goals four and five -- the reduction of infant and maternal mortality and morbidity. It is an appropriate and timely guide for midwives today. { 215pp, 170x245mm, January 2007; PB, £20.99, 0702172847:9780702172847 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| JUTA'S COUNSELLING HANDBOOK FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS [Robin Hamilton & Natalya Dinat] This handbook will professionals to apply practical counselling principles to healthcare situations in a South African context. Given the shortage of qualified counsellors and other health professionals in South Africa, healthcare workers without specialist knowledge are often called upon to counsel clients. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for many of the issues discussed. However, this handbook will sensitise readers, so that they can design an appropriate counselling intervention that is helpful to clients and their families. The handbook comprises three sections: Section one outlines essential principles of communication useful in most interactions between the health professional and the client; Section two describes basic generic principles of counselling. The focus falls on the development and practice of skills; Section three describes the application of counselling skills to specific situations in a medical setting, such as talking about treatment options, delivering bad news, and helping with adherence to antiretroviral treatment. The emphasis throughout is on the practical application of theory. Features include: Tips which describe briefly how to deal with the issue under discussion Common pitfalls to avoid which highlight the most frequent errors made in dealing with the issue in question. { 139pp, 150x210mm, January 2007; PB, £13.50, 0702172758:9780702172755 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| KNOWLEDGE : Living & Working with it [Anthon Botha] Book & CD-ROM. We glibly talk about living and working in the knowledge era. Do we know what this means? Do we know knowledge? Do we know what we know or don’t know? In the world of increasingly rapid change we are confronted with problems and opportunities guided by the confluence of several economies -- industrial, information, bio-, nano- and hydrogen, and others to come. We are challenged by the rapids of decision making where knowledge expands faster than we can learn, changes shape depending on who owns it and disappears in its own volatility. This book takes the reader on a journey through knowing, generating, finding, selecting, keeping, measuring, managing, networking, valuing, protecting, selling and respecting knowledge. { 210pp, 170x245mm, January 2007; PB, £17.50, 0702177024:9780702177026 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| LAND, POWER & CUSTOM : Controversies Generated by the Communal Land Rights Act of 2004 [A Claasens & Professor B Cousins] "Land, Power and Custom" is written from research generated in the course of preparing a legal challenge to the constitutionality of the Act. Many of the chapters argue that the Act entrenches key distortions that derive from colonialism and apartheid. { 170x245mm, August 2008; PB, 1919895051:9781919895055 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| LEGAL ISSUES FOR ENTREPRENEURS [Lisa Gordon-Davis & Peter Cumberlege] This is a comprehensive guide to the complex legal requirements involved in the planning, registering and operating of small business enterprises. Set within the context of South African corporate practice and experience, this book is applicable to both emerging and established SMMEs. It offers the reader an all-inclusive breakdown of legal procedures surrounding the start-up and operational facets of entrepreneurship, covering such topics as employment equity and BEE, good governance standards and skills development requirements. { 252pp, 180x260mm, December 2007; PB, £20.00, 0702172766:9780702172762 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| MANAGEMENT FOR ENGINEERS, TECHNOLOGISTS & SCIENTISTS : 2nd Edition [W P Nel (ed)] Book & CD-ROM. This updated and comprehensive second edition is an introductory level management textbook written specifically for those working in an engineering discipline -- it will be an invaluable tool for the existing or aspirant technical manager. The text introduces the reader to management and related issues, which are essential when dealing with customers, suppliers, contractors, accountants and managers, either inside or outside of an organisation. This new edition has been substantially revised and includes an all-new chapter on environmental management and sustainable development, as well as additional information vital to those working in small and medium-sized enterprises. Topics covered include: the business environment and strategic management; human resource management; managing labour relations; marketing; law of contract; production and operations management; introduction to safety management; principles of project management; managing technology and knowledge; accounting, economics and financial management basics; entrepreneurship. The Deuteronics C Tutor software for financial management included with this text gives the reader the option of practising various exercises and may be used by lecturers to generate assessment and examination papers. { 500pp, 170x245mm, January 2006; PB, £26.99, 0702171611:9780702171611 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES : A Contemporary Edition for Africa [P J Smit & J G de J Cronje] Book & CD. To improve on an award-winning book poses a major challenge to its authors. The authors of this book took the challenge head-on by conducting a major research study to determine what exactly the outcomes are that managers at different levels must deliver in contemporary organisations in South Africa, and the rest of Africa. The findings of this study, which dealt with current and near-future management issues, as well as classical and contemporary thinking about management, were used as the blueprint for the updating of this book. After placing management in context, the authors deal with the knowledge, skills and dispositions required of managers to perform the management functions of planning, organising, leading and controlling in a volatile business world. Examples of how the functions are applied in practice are cited throughout the book. These examples refer mainly to South African organisations and situations that managers in South Africa, and Africa, have to deal with to create and sustain a competitive advantage for their organisations. The book endeavours to break down the silo effect of seeing the management functions as separate activities. This is done by continuously placing the management function at hand in a bigger context. This enables learners of management to assess the implications of management decisions on different people, processes, systems and so on that make up the organisation. { 468pp, 170x245mm, January 2007; PB, £38.99, 0702172952:9780702172953 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| MANAGING E-COMMERCE IN BUSINESS : Second Edition [J Botha, C Bothma & Pieter Geldenhuys] Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is becoming indispensable in the spheres of business, government, education and entertainment. It makes Internet marketing, e-government, e-learning and online chat services possible. And its commercial aspect, e-commerce, is part of this trend. Today, no business training is complete without the inclusion of at least the basics of e-commerce. But although e-commerce has opened up new opportunities, it also presents threats and risks. The success of e-commerce hinges on security and trust. Every business manager should therefore have a fundamental awareness of the meaning of e-commerce and ICT security and risk management. This second edition provides guidelines for overcoming these challenges by exploring the ways in which entrepreneurs and managers should co-operate with IT experts to exploit opportunities and combat the threats imposed by new technologies. { 632pp, 180x260mm, February 2008; PB, £33.50, 0702173045:9780702173042 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| MEDIA STUDIES : Volume 1 -- Media History, Media & Society: 2nd Edition [Pieter Fourie (ed)] "Media Studies" encompasses the systematic, critical and analytical study of the media in all its forms, and sees the media as one of the most important generators and disseminators of meaning in contemporary society. It investigates who owns the media, who produces the media, media content and the users of the media { 436pp, 170x245mm, January 2007; PB, £22.99, 0702176923:9780702176920 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT : Serving the People [Gerrit van der Waldt (ed)] Book & CD. In a developmental state like South Africa, municipalities have the specific responsibility of generating growth and development in their areas of jurisdiction. Through consultative processes, municipal goals and functioning are in the public domain. As co-creator of the future of local communities, municipalities must master the totality of local governance. To do this, current and prospective municipal managers need to understand, for example: the role and functions of municipalities in South Africa; the constitutional dispensation as it affects municipalities; the strategic orientation of municipalities within the global and national contexts; the capacities and resources available; best practices as far as management processes, procedures and methods are concerned. The book explores the multifaceted nature of municipal management in South Africa and focuses the reader’s attention on selected key strategic issues such as: local economic development; local democracy; disaster risk reduction. { 258pp, 180x260mm, December 2007; PB, £20.00, 0702171220:9780702171222 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| NEW TOURISM VENTURES : An Entrepreneurial & Managerial Approach [Dimitri Tassiopoulos] An entrepreneurial and managerial approach. Continual increases in wealth and leisure time have given a sharp rise to tourism, which resulted in the rapid development of tourism-related ventures such as hotels, bed and breakfast accommodation, travel agencies, restaurants, theme parks, event companies, resorts, tourist guides and tour operators, to mention a few. New Tourism Ventures: An entrepreneurial and managerial approach provides a definitive grounding of how to create and manage such tourism ventures. It takes an entrepreneurial and managerial approach to the subject, underpinning the various concepts associated with entrepreneurship and demonstrating the linkages of the subject with the tourism economy within the context of international best practice and research. { 514pp, 180x260mm, March 2008; PB, £19.00, 0702177261:9780702177262 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| NEWBORN BABY : 5th Edition [Dr Vincent Harrison] The fifth edition of this popular and well-established textbook for nurses, meddical students, doctors and other health workers has been fully updated. Both asphyxia and hypoxic brain damage remain the major causes of death and severe handicap in full-term infants on the African continent. This edition pays particular attention to these problems. The acutely-ill infant receives significant attention and conditions such at respiratory distress and infection are emphasised. Updated sections describe the importance and structure of community perinatal services and the simple yet highly effective 'kangaroo care' for premature babies. Parental grief, pain relief and moral and ethical issues are highlighted. The text also covers normal features, behaviour and care after birth, as well as common minor problems such as jaundice, allergy and failure to thrive. Contributions from primary care physicians are particularly relevant for those who work in primary care clinics. Management issues are tailored for those who work in units with restricted funds and a limited number of personnel. This accessible new edition addresses the continuing crisis of HIV transmission from mother to infant and the most recent methods of prevention. It also serves as a reference for less common and rare disorders and includes up-to-date information on recent gene discoveries. Problems are described in relevant chapters devoted to a particular system, such as the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and neurological systems. { 339pp, 170x245mm, February 2008; PB, £28.50, 0702177083:9780702177088 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| NUMBER CRUNCHING FOR BUSINESS PEOPLE [René Pellissier, MBA, Ph.D.] This book has been written with the non-specialist statistician in mind. The text supplies practical information which will enable the business person to make sound decisions. It provides information on the basic statistical tools available for quantitative decision-making. Unique features: Makes the generation and use of statistical data both accessible and fun, thereby taking the 'sting' out of Mathematics; Focuses on the practical philosophy of exploratory data analysis (EDA) to assist with making justifiable business decisions; Includes notes on economic indicators for use in the bargaining forum and introductory principles of forecasting, regression and correlation; Introduces the notion of chaos theory for use in the field of forecasting. { 150pp, 170x245mm, January 2007; PB, £17.50, 0702176656:9780702176654 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| NURSE EDUCATOR IN PRACTICE [Dr Salomé Meyer & Dr Susan van Niekerk] There is a great need for qualified nurse educators in South Africa to enhance the quality of the development of student nurses, and therefore to enhance the quality of nursing care. This book applies didactics in theoretical as well as clinical nursing education, using examples to illustrate the text. { 216pp, 170x245mm, April 2008; PB, £22.99, 0702172995:9780702172991 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES FOR CONTACT CENTRES [Esther Hoffman, Dennis Farrell, Neil Lilford, Mariaan Ellis & Michael Cant] Book & CD-ROM. This is the first SAQA--aligned, academic title on contact centre operations, produced by a collective of professionals representing the academic dimension of the contact centre industry in South Africa. Contact centre operations is a relatively new industry. Several South African agencies, institutes, organisations and professional bodies are promoting and developing it in order to satisfy international and national market demands. Accordingly, additional information, knowledge and experience are needed to improve on how organisations integrate core business processes into these centres. In response to this need the industry is now being represented in higher education. Extensive supplementary material has been created to accompany the main text. The enclosed CD contains material for the student/CSR, which includes questions, role-plays, assignments and an industry-specific dictionary. The lecturer support material, available from the Juta website at www.juta.co.za, includes industry video clips, the industry-specific dictionary and answers to the student questions. { 452pp, 170x245mm, January 2007; PB, £18.99, 0702177040:9780702177040 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| PARTOGRAPH & HOW TO ASSESS LABOUR : The Partograph & How to Assess Labour [A Nolte] A midwife is responsible for recording the progress of labour on a partograph or partogram. The partograph helps caregivers detect whether labour is progressing normally or not, indicates when augmentation of labour is appropriate and assists in recognising potential problems before they occur. { 80pp, 170x245mm, January 2007; PB, £8.99, 0702176869:9780702176869 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| PERSONAL SELLING [M C Cant & C H van Heerden] Making and securing a sale is a process and top sales people have a system that they follow. This book explains this system, and outlines the ten steps in the personal selling process -- from prospecting for new business, right through to closing the deal. This accessible guide to the art of selling describes the options available to those wanting a career in sales and provides the tools to succeed. The authors make the point that everyone is involved in selling, and explore the impact of the sales profession on the economy. They stress the importance of listening to the customer, explain how a company's marketing and sales efforts can be maximised, and discuss the difference between selling a product and a service. They also emphasise the importance of ethics in selling: Objections; Closing the sale; Follow-up; Ethics in selling; Selling of services; Personal selling in business markets; Information and communication technology. Topics covered include: Introduction to personal selling; The art of selling; Communication; Sales knowledge; Managing yourself and your time; Prospecting; Planning the sales call; Sales presentation methods. The book is aimed at students at tertiary institutions, but those already involved in the field of personal selling will find a wealth of invaluable information to help them hone their skills. { 280pp, 170x245mm, January 2005; PB, £20.50, 0702166367:9780702166365 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| PNS : Infection Control [Dr Ansie Minnaar] Health professionals need access to accurate, up-to-date information in order to contain infections and protect themselves against infective diseases. This book provides a practical, accessible set of principles and guidelines which will improve the quality of patient care in hospitals and be an invaluable asset to all health professionals. { 96pp, 170x245mm, June 2008; PB, £12.00, 0702177245:9780702177248 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| POCKET GUIDE FOR HIV & AIDS NURSING CARE [Ansie Minaar & Candice Bodkin] Offers practical solutions to the problems associated with nursing HIV and AIDS patients. Adopts a holistic approach and includes chapters on HIV and pregnancy, paediatric management, dealing with opportunistic infections and the principles of anti-retroviral therapy, as well as chapters on counselling and living positively with HIV and AIDS. { 232pp, 180x110mm, January 2006; PB, £18.50, 070217193X:9780702171932 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| POWER, WEALTH AND GLOBAL EQUITY : An International Relations Textbook for Africa: 3rd Edition [Patrick J McGowan, Scarlett Cornelissen & Philip Nel] This is a revised and updated edition of Power, Wealth and Global Equity, the highly successful and innovative textbook on International Relations aimed at students in and of Africa. Like its predecessors, this edition is aimed at students taking introductory courses in International Relations and in African Studies. However, many of the chapters will also appeal to readers interested in contemporary African affairs, and can be used by students in the fields of Foreign Policy, Comparative Politics, History and Political Economy. Challenging the intellectual hegemony of 'the North', the authors show what the world and its patterns of power, wealth and privilege/marginalisation look like from an African perspective. By helping the reader to understand the origins and dynamics of the structures and institutions and trans-border political and economic interaction in today's world, the book also empowers students to become active players on the global stage and to contribute to changing these structures and institutions for the better. This textbook is extremely user friendly, providing the student an extensive glossary, list of acronyms, bibliography, index, maps and biographies of important people mentioned in the text. This edition includes completely new chapters on the international relations of the East and West African regions, as well as an updated chapter on southern Africa. Teachers of International Relations will benefit from the way in which material has been selected and presented with the educational challenges of young students in mind. { 442pp, 215x280mm, January 2006; PB, £32.00, 191971393X:9781919713939 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| PRACTISING EDUCATION, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT : in South African Organisations [Melinde Coetzee (ed) , Jo-Anne Botha, Jerome Kiley & Kiru Truman] The book contains a unique and refreshingly new perspective on education, training and development (ETD) practices in the 21st century workplace context. It moves away from merely revamping known and traditional principles of ETD to providing the reader and student with practical tools and new perspectives on the changing and broadening role of the ETD practitioner in the workplace. It contains new and transformative models, practical applications and guidelines for students and readers on the South African outcomes-based approach to ETD, the profession and practice of ETD, including quality assurance aspects. { 418pp, 180x260mm, December 2007; PB, £24.99, 070217694X:9780702176944 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| PREVENTING DISEASES : Health for All [S Knight, D Prozesky, M Clarke & C van Rensburg] Community health workers (CHW) play a vital role in the provision of healthcare services in South Africa, and the need for the training and development of these CHWs is obvious and urgent. A major obstacle to the provision of such training is the low level of literacy among CHWs. It is for this reason that Juta Academic has teamed up with a number of key organisations and professionals involved in community health and adult education to develop the Health for All series. With over 150 illustrations, these outcomes-based training materials will develop the healthcare knowledge and skills of CHWs and bolster their literacy, language and communication skills. The series can be used for healthcare training courses, with each of the six books forming a separate module. The publications can also serve as reference books for use in the field. { 84pp, 180x260mm, December 2007; PB, £10.00, 0702158135:9780702158131 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| PRIMARY HEALTHCARE PSYCHIATRY : A Practical Guide for South Africa: 2nd Edition [Sean Exner Baumann (ed)] Psychiatric disorders are important causes of disability in the developing world. Healthcare workers at the primary level are increasingly required to deal with a wide range of psychological problems and psychiatric disorders. Primary Health Care Psychiatry aims to equip these workers with the basic information they need to identify and manage most of these problems. It also offers guidelines on when and how to refer to more specialised levels of care. Features of the book include: 50 chapters written by a wide range of practitioners drawn from academic institutions throughout southern Africa Clear and accessible text; Case studies that illustrate common clinical problems A simple, problem-based approach; An easy-to-follow synopsis at the end of most chapters, offering a practical scheme for assessment and management that may be read at a glance, with guidelines for referral; A southern African context which addresses the particular challenges faced by a developing and transforming society with limited financial resources; An extensive list of resources. The book will be useful to general practitioners, medical officers, nurses, social workers, psychologists and others involved in primary health care. It will also be of use to medical students and students of allied disciplines. Patients and their families, too, will find the information contained in the book helpful, enabling them to make informed choices about the care they receive. { 800pp, 170x245mm, January 2007; PB, £25.00, 0702172987:9780702172984 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| PRINCIPLES & PRACTICE OF AUDITING : 9th Edition [George Puttick & Sandy van Esch] The 9th edition of this standard reference for students and practitioners has been completely revised and restructured in line with recent far-reaching global and local changes in the auditing profession. { 1271pp, 170x245mm, January 2007; PB, £39.99, 0702172685:9780702172687 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| PRINCIPLES OF GAAP [G K Everingham, J E Kleynhans & L C Posthumus] This book sets out the key principles of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) in South Africa. It outlines the essential requirements and implications of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) which now form the basis of South African GAAP, in a concise manner, with numerous examples. "Principles of GAAP" provides an easy and efficient way of understanding these increasingly complex accounting standards. Each chapter introduces and explains the concepts involved, illustrates how figures should be computed, and indicates how items should be disclosed. { 357pp, 170x245mm, January 2007; PB, £25.99, 0702166707:9780702166709 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| RECORD KEEPING [Nelouise Geyer] This is the first in a series of books aimed primarily at the registered nurse wishing to continue with his/her professional development (CPD). The series follows a consistent format and covers issues such as key ethical and legal considerations, relevant legislation, case studies, and practical applications. { 89pp, 170x245mm, January 2005; PB, £11.50, 0702171182:9780702171185 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH : Health for All [S Knight, D Prozesky, M Clarke & C van Rensburg] Community health workers (CHW) play a vital role in the provision of healthcare services in South Africa, and the need for the training and development of these CHWs is obvious and urgent. A major obstacle to the provision of such training is the low level of literacy among CHWs. It is for this reason that Juta Academic has teamed up with a number of key organisations and professionals involved in community health and adult education to develop the Health for All series. With over 150 illustrations, these outcomes-based training materials will develop the healthcare knowledge and skills of CHWs and bolster their literacy, language and communication skills. The series can be used for healthcare training courses, with each of the six books forming a separate module. The publications can also serve as reference books for use in the field. { 54pp, 180x260mm, January 2007; PB, £10.00, 0702158143:9780702158148 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| RETHINKING OUR WORLD : 2nd Edition [Philip Higgs & Jane Smith] "Rethinking our World" will be invaluable to undergraduate students and to a more general readership seeking an understanding of the major philosophies. Philip Higgs and Jane Smith outline the basic tenets of each philosophy, analyse the type of thinking it encourages, and discuss its history and the major figures who influenced it. This text is an accessible and interactive introduction to critical thinking and covers the following major philosophies: logic and post-empiricism; critical rationalism; critical theory; phenomenology; hermeneutics; systems theory; postmodernism; feminism; African philosophy. { 150pp, 180x260mm, January 2008; PB, £17.00, 0702172553:9780702172557 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| RETHINKING TRUTH : 2nd Edition [Philip Higgs & Jane Smith] What is truth? Can it be discovered objectively, as science claims? Or is truth a created, highly contested and changing entity, lasting but a moment? Is there more than one truth? Do we pursue it or does it pursue us? People have sacrificed their lives for it. What is it about truth that can elicit such a reaction? Think about it: "The truth or truths we accept determine what our lives are and will be." The contemporary world is full of contradictions. Starvation, Aids, illiteracy and serial killings exist alongside sophisticated digital technology, the human genome project, the money markets of Wall Street and Tokyo, and unsurpassed wealth. These realities and the human beings who create and inhabit these realities are driven by certain notions of truth. Our own reality -- whatever that is, and whatever form it takes -- is not a given. It is based on certain notions of truth. If we rethink our truth, we alter our reality. This means that we can change the way we live and relate to the world. In this interactive, accessible text, the authors examine the truth propounded by a range of philosophies, as well as their practical applications, and give their own responses to the issues raised. { 139pp, 180x260mm, January 2006; PB, £20.00, 0702172626:9780702172625 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| STRATEGY : Sustaining Competitive Advantage in a Globalised Context [Geoff Goldman & Cecile Nieuwenhuizen] This book introduces learners to the fundamental concepts of strategic management of a small business, in the context of increasing globalisation. The text is designed to provide learners with the tools to analyse, formulate and implement strategies that will enhance the performance of any small business. { 180pp, 170x245mm, January 2006; PB, £18.99, 0702171956:9780702171956 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| TOURISM ENTREPRENEURS [Melodi Botha, Felicité Fairer-Wessels & Berendien Lubbe] So, you want to start your own business? Where do you begin? Entrepreneurship plays a major role in reforming and revitalising economies because it establishes new businesses and helps to grow existing ones. Entrepreneurial activity is a prerequisite for the success of economic growth, development, social well-being, job creation and political stability in a country such as South Africa. Tourism is the world's fastest growing sector and is regarded as one of the industries that can alleviate poverty through job creation. For tourism to play a pivotal role in our economy, skills must be developed at every level. Educating entrepreneurs is vital because entrepreneurs are the people who will drive our economy. Tourism Entrepreneurs has been written to fulfil this need. This well-written and exciting text provides guidance on all aspects of starting one's own business, including: recognising a business opportunity; understanding ten simples rules for a successful start-up; choosing a location; creating a business plan; assembling the necessary resources and managing and growing the new venture. { 142pp, 170x245mm, January 2006; PB, £18.50, 0702171697:9780702171697 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| UNJUSTIFIED ENRICHMENT [Daniel Visser] Unjustified Enrichment is structured in an accessible way to make possible for anyone easily to locate the law relevant to the specific problem that is being investigated - and to allow those who are not familiar with the subject to find their way into it. { 795pp, 170x245mm, June 2008; PB, £62.99, 0702176915:9780702176913 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |
| WORKING WITH HIV/AIDS @ WORK [J Page, M Louw & D Pakkirri] Book & CD. This updated publication addresses various issues around HIV/Aids, what it is, how it is spread, what can be done to avoid becoming HIV positive and how to live positively once someone is infected; all discussed in the context of the workplace. { 172pp, 170x245mm, January 2007; PB, £14.50, 0702176680:9780702176685 , Juta Publishing (Academic) } |