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Essential, 04 Sep 2008
Really great book that can be used throughout A level study or as a last minute revision guide.
This would be a good investment, 23 Mar 2004
I'm studying Hamlet at the moment and due to the nature of Shakespeare's over descriptive and complicated yet beautiful language, it's quite hard to follow and concentrate upon the plot. Though when I got this guide, I easily grasped what was happening and was able to concentrate more on the themes and language etc which you have to comment on in exams. It is helpful and gives lots of hints and info into what you're supposed to be focusing on in the scenes. It gives you ideas and pushes you in the right direction if you are struggling. It even has a glossary to simplify meanings and words. A more thorough understanding can be made from Hamlet and in the end you'll wonder why you didn't get this sooner. For five pounds, it's worth it, if you get an 'a' in your exams.
Getting to the Heart of Hamlet?, 23 Feb 2004
This is one of the most thorough study guides on the market, not likely to confuse anyone and particularly well informed on the latest developments in critical approaches to the play though never too dense for the average school student to digest. The scene summaries and commentaries are models of clarity and precision whilst the textual analyses are searching, provocative and incisive. There is an excellent bibliography and useful pointers to websites, films and theatrical tradition. An invaluable introduction to advanced studies and a handy revision tool for teachers pressurised to work on the play at short notice!
Nice clear summary of the action, 15 Apr 2002
The best aspect of this guide to Hamlet is the careful scene-by-scene summary of the action. The plot seems not so tricky to follow, after all. It's also good to be reminded of the significant differences between the quarto and folio versions of the play. Perhaps the authors should have devoted a bit more space to the really big issue raised by the play: the intermingling of good and evil in human existence. The assessment of Ophelia's character is strangely thin, as well. But it's very helpful, all in all.
A difficult task, 10 Apr 2000
To make an "informative" notebook on such a vast and complicated work, will never be easy. There are simply too many interpretative opportunities. But York Notes list up most of the basics, in a comprehensive manner.
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Customer Reviews
Essential, 04 Sep 2008
Really great book that can be used throughout A level study or as a last minute revision guide.
This would be a good investment, 23 Mar 2004
I'm studying Hamlet at the moment and due to the nature of Shakespeare's over descriptive and complicated yet beautiful language, it's quite hard to follow and concentrate upon the plot. Though when I got this guide, I easily grasped what was happening and was able to concentrate more on the themes and language etc which you have to comment on in exams. It is helpful and gives lots of hints and info into what you're supposed to be focusing on in the scenes. It gives you ideas and pushes you in the right direction if you are struggling. It even has a glossary to simplify meanings and words. A more thorough understanding can be made from Hamlet and in the end you'll wonder why you didn't get this sooner. For five pounds, it's worth it, if you get an 'a' in your exams.
Getting to the Heart of Hamlet?, 23 Feb 2004
This is one of the most thorough study guides on the market, not likely to confuse anyone and particularly well informed on the latest developments in critical approaches to the play though never too dense for the average school student to digest. The scene summaries and commentaries are models of clarity and precision whilst the textual analyses are searching, provocative and incisive. There is an excellent bibliography and useful pointers to websites, films and theatrical tradition. An invaluable introduction to advanced studies and a handy revision tool for teachers pressurised to work on the play at short notice!
Nice clear summary of the action, 15 Apr 2002
The best aspect of this guide to Hamlet is the careful scene-by-scene summary of the action. The plot seems not so tricky to follow, after all. It's also good to be reminded of the significant differences between the quarto and folio versions of the play. Perhaps the authors should have devoted a bit more space to the really big issue raised by the play: the intermingling of good and evil in human existence. The assessment of Ophelia's character is strangely thin, as well. But it's very helpful, all in all.
A difficult task, 10 Apr 2000
To make an "informative" notebook on such a vast and complicated work, will never be easy. There are simply too many interpretative opportunities. But York Notes list up most of the basics, in a comprehensive manner.
Superb chemistry book, 11 Apr 2008
Rescued me from chemistry confusion. A must-have title. I've recommended this book to all my classmates and they have all thanked me again and again. Most thanks must go to Jim Clark though, who wrote it. Brilliant.
Look no further, 24 Feb 2008
If you are going to buy one book for your Chemistry A-level, then without doubt get this one. All the calculations you will ever need are explained here in detail, with plenty of worked-through examples, questions and crucially, answers (a lot of textbooks have lots of exercises but no means to check them). The answers are also worked through, with pointers towards parts that are potentially problematic, so that you can see where you went wrong.
The layout and formatting of the book is extremely user-friendly, with helpful notes in the margin - but not overly friendly/personal such that relevant information is masked by waffle. Moreover, it is not only calculations; the book explains some of the key concepts and content as well (the chapter on redox equilibria is particularly excellent - everything in this complex topic became clear after reading the book).
Jim Clark's website, Chemguide, is also fantastic as well. I cannot praise the man enough!
Chemistry Student, 28 Sep 2007
This book has made my life easy, this book is worth it if you struggle to understand chemistry calculations.
I love Jim Clark, 08 May 2007
I purchased this book during my AS revision after struggling with the calculations, it is probably the only reason i passed my AS level. It covers all the necessary calculations in worked examples which are easy to follow as well as providing problems to practise on. I would recommend this book to anyone doing chemisrty A level, definately worth buying!! This book and chemguide have made chemistry a level alot more managable. THANKS JIM!!
Higher or advanced Higher Chemistry, 04 Apr 2007
If you are doing higher or advanced higher chemistry you do need this book. It is the best out there to help you! As a chemistry tutor I recommend this book to everyone that I see...... so much so that once they have the book I doubt I am needed as much..... especially for Unit 1&3 of Higher and Unit 2 of advanced higher...
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Customer Reviews
Essential, 04 Sep 2008
Really great book that can be used throughout A level study or as a last minute revision guide.
This would be a good investment, 23 Mar 2004
I'm studying Hamlet at the moment and due to the nature of Shakespeare's over descriptive and complicated yet beautiful language, it's quite hard to follow and concentrate upon the plot. Though when I got this guide, I easily grasped what was happening and was able to concentrate more on the themes and language etc which you have to comment on in exams. It is helpful and gives lots of hints and info into what you're supposed to be focusing on in the scenes. It gives you ideas and pushes you in the right direction if you are struggling. It even has a glossary to simplify meanings and words. A more thorough understanding can be made from Hamlet and in the end you'll wonder why you didn't get this sooner. For five pounds, it's worth it, if you get an 'a' in your exams.
Getting to the Heart of Hamlet?, 23 Feb 2004
This is one of the most thorough study guides on the market, not likely to confuse anyone and particularly well informed on the latest developments in critical approaches to the play though never too dense for the average school student to digest. The scene summaries and commentaries are models of clarity and precision whilst the textual analyses are searching, provocative and incisive. There is an excellent bibliography and useful pointers to websites, films and theatrical tradition. An invaluable introduction to advanced studies and a handy revision tool for teachers pressurised to work on the play at short notice!
Nice clear summary of the action, 15 Apr 2002
The best aspect of this guide to Hamlet is the careful scene-by-scene summary of the action. The plot seems not so tricky to follow, after all. It's also good to be reminded of the significant differences between the quarto and folio versions of the play. Perhaps the authors should have devoted a bit more space to the really big issue raised by the play: the intermingling of good and evil in human existence. The assessment of Ophelia's character is strangely thin, as well. But it's very helpful, all in all.
A difficult task, 10 Apr 2000
To make an "informative" notebook on such a vast and complicated work, will never be easy. There are simply too many interpretative opportunities. But York Notes list up most of the basics, in a comprehensive manner.
Superb chemistry book, 11 Apr 2008
Rescued me from chemistry confusion. A must-have title. I've recommended this book to all my classmates and they have all thanked me again and again. Most thanks must go to Jim Clark though, who wrote it. Brilliant.
Look no further, 24 Feb 2008
If you are going to buy one book for your Chemistry A-level, then without doubt get this one. All the calculations you will ever need are explained here in detail, with plenty of worked-through examples, questions and crucially, answers (a lot of textbooks have lots of exercises but no means to check them). The answers are also worked through, with pointers towards parts that are potentially problematic, so that you can see where you went wrong.
The layout and formatting of the book is extremely user-friendly, with helpful notes in the margin - but not overly friendly/personal such that relevant information is masked by waffle. Moreover, it is not only calculations; the book explains some of the key concepts and content as well (the chapter on redox equilibria is particularly excellent - everything in this complex topic became clear after reading the book).
Jim Clark's website, Chemguide, is also fantastic as well. I cannot praise the man enough!
Chemistry Student, 28 Sep 2007
This book has made my life easy, this book is worth it if you struggle to understand chemistry calculations.
I love Jim Clark, 08 May 2007
I purchased this book during my AS revision after struggling with the calculations, it is probably the only reason i passed my AS level. It covers all the necessary calculations in worked examples which are easy to follow as well as providing problems to practise on. I would recommend this book to anyone doing chemisrty A level, definately worth buying!! This book and chemguide have made chemistry a level alot more managable. THANKS JIM!!
Higher or advanced Higher Chemistry, 04 Apr 2007
If you are doing higher or advanced higher chemistry you do need this book. It is the best out there to help you! As a chemistry tutor I recommend this book to everyone that I see...... so much so that once they have the book I doubt I am needed as much..... especially for Unit 1&3 of Higher and Unit 2 of advanced higher...
Better Books Out There!, 19 Mar 2008
As an A Level psychology student using both the AS and A2 versions, i feel that i am eligible to comment.
There are so many other text books out there that would better equip studets with the knowledge needed to pass exams. Fair enough, the descriptions of subtopics are thorough. However, the commentary (evaluation) boxes, rather pretentiously, go all around the houses, and do not explain evaluative points concisively.
The layout of the book is poor, and the use of a KEY to have to work out which sections are explaining what just makes the book altogether confusing.
This review has been written after having to copy out of the book for a day's lesson - so i know that my notes are definately not sufficient enough to revise for a single topic for my exam.
The Collins Psycology books for A and AS level are much better!
Textbook, 26 Dec 2006
I'm mainly writing this review, to make the point that has not necessarily been made clear. This is the textbook version of this series for the A2 exams, 'The Exam Companion' equivalant is the book specifically for revision.
As a textbook, it depends what your needs are for the book. If you are buying one for your own personal use, you should find this very useful as it is written by the right people and not overly detailed like many textbooks out there. If, however, you are using it to compliment your classwork, all psychology textbooks use different studies etc. and this textbook (while probably contatining everything you need) is without a doubt concise.
To be clear this would not be suitable as a revision guide, but depending on your needs, could be a useful textbook.
Why people giving this low score - this book great, 15 Dec 2006
I see that 2 teachers are slating this book, but my whole class uses this book and is teacher recommended. Fair enougth people may not like the fact that it is very concise and doesnt elaborate too much. But i believe thuis is what makes a perfect a level book - just gives you the facts you need to do well in the exam, which thias book does. Its great for taking the notes you need. It has no unneccesary information, and doesnt waffle on about irrlevant stuff. A level is hard enough without a book that gives you an information overload and assumes you want to know everything about psychology.
Great book - great layout - exam advice - I PASSED!!!!!!, 15 Dec 2006
I used this book last year as part of a2 psychology and thought this book was the best of the lot (admittedly the eysenck one is pretty good also) but this one was just that bit better because it was more concise and was layed out in a way that meant the info was easier to remeber. When you go to a page it clearly states all the differetn approaches on the left hand page including the theories etc... than on the right hand side concluded them including critisicms and advantages.
This layout is perfect for exams because it covers the Ao1 and Ao2 in a easy way to folloew. You can just easily ectract the arguments and can have some good notes ready for your exams.
I strongly advise this book if you are doing a2 psychology.
Not very complete and not much of a companion either, 07 Dec 2006
I am a psychology teacher and graduated in the subject at a good uni so am no stranger. I use the AS and A2 versions and have to agree with the negative review. The AS version is excellent and is working really well with my L6 but the A2 is poorly written. I have trouble understanding what it is trying to say sometimes and have to spend ages going back over it - not what you want from a text book. It flits in and out of research especially in AO2 areas meaning you never really get any meat on the bones and instead have to end up getting students to rote learn minor studies rather than promoting real understanding. When I read other A2 textbooks I can skim through them in no time by comparison. Overall NOT RECOMMENDED...
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Customer Reviews
Essential, 04 Sep 2008
Really great book that can be used throughout A level study or as a last minute revision guide.
This would be a good investment, 23 Mar 2004
I'm studying Hamlet at the moment and due to the nature of Shakespeare's over descriptive and complicated yet beautiful language, it's quite hard to follow and concentrate upon the plot. Though when I got this guide, I easily grasped what was happening and was able to concentrate more on the themes and language etc which you have to comment on in exams. It is helpful and gives lots of hints and info into what you're supposed to be focusing on in the scenes. It gives you ideas and pushes you in the right direction if you are struggling. It even has a glossary to simplify meanings and words. A more thorough understanding can be made from Hamlet and in the end you'll wonder why you didn't get this sooner. For five pounds, it's worth it, if you get an 'a' in your exams.
Getting to the Heart of Hamlet?, 23 Feb 2004
This is one of the most thorough study guides on the market, not likely to confuse anyone and particularly well informed on the latest developments in critical approaches to the play though never too dense for the average school student to digest. The scene summaries and commentaries are models of clarity and precision whilst the textual analyses are searching, provocative and incisive. There is an excellent bibliography and useful pointers to websites, films and theatrical tradition. An invaluable introduction to advanced studies and a handy revision tool for teachers pressurised to work on the play at short notice!
Nice clear summary of the action, 15 Apr 2002
The best aspect of this guide to Hamlet is the careful scene-by-scene summary of the action. The plot seems not so tricky to follow, after all. It's also good to be reminded of the significant differences between the quarto and folio versions of the play. Perhaps the authors should have devoted a bit more space to the really big issue raised by the play: the intermingling of good and evil in human existence. The assessment of Ophelia's character is strangely thin, as well. But it's very helpful, all in all.
A difficult task, 10 Apr 2000
To make an "informative" notebook on such a vast and complicated work, will never be easy. There are simply too many interpretative opportunities. But York Notes list up most of the basics, in a comprehensive manner.
Superb chemistry book, 11 Apr 2008
Rescued me from chemistry confusion. A must-have title. I've recommended this book to all my classmates and they have all thanked me again and again. Most thanks must go to Jim Clark though, who wrote it. Brilliant.
Look no further, 24 Feb 2008
If you are going to buy one book for your Chemistry A-level, then without doubt get this one. All the calculations you will ever need are explained here in detail, with plenty of worked-through examples, questions and crucially, answers (a lot of textbooks have lots of exercises but no means to check them). The answers are also worked through, with pointers towards parts that are potentially problematic, so that you can see where you went wrong.
The layout and formatting of the book is extremely user-friendly, with helpful notes in the margin - but not overly friendly/personal such that relevant information is masked by waffle. Moreover, it is not only calculations; the book explains some of the key concepts and content as well (the chapter on redox equilibria is particularly excellent - everything in this complex topic became clear after reading the book).
Jim Clark's website, Chemguide, is also fantastic as well. I cannot praise the man enough!
Chemistry Student, 28 Sep 2007
This book has made my life easy, this book is worth it if you struggle to understand chemistry calculations.
I love Jim Clark, 08 May 2007
I purchased this book during my AS revision after struggling with the calculations, it is probably the only reason i passed my AS level. It covers all the necessary calculations in worked examples which are easy to follow as well as providing problems to practise on. I would recommend this book to anyone doing chemisrty A level, definately worth buying!! This book and chemguide have made chemistry a level alot more managable. THANKS JIM!!
Higher or advanced Higher Chemistry, 04 Apr 2007
If you are doing higher or advanced higher chemistry you do need this book. It is the best out there to help you! As a chemistry tutor I recommend this book to everyone that I see...... so much so that once they have the book I doubt I am needed as much..... especially for Unit 1&3 of Higher and Unit 2 of advanced higher...
Better Books Out There!, 19 Mar 2008
As an A Level psychology student using both the AS and A2 versions, i feel that i am eligible to comment.
There are so many other text books out there that would better equip studets with the knowledge needed to pass exams. Fair enough, the descriptions of subtopics are thorough. However, the commentary (evaluation) boxes, rather pretentiously, go all around the houses, and do not explain evaluative points concisively.
The layout of the book is poor, and the use of a KEY to have to work out which sections are explaining what just makes the book altogether confusing.
This review has been written after having to copy out of the book for a day's lesson - so i know that my notes are definately not sufficient enough to revise for a single topic for my exam.
The Collins Psycology books for A and AS level are much better!
Textbook, 26 Dec 2006
I'm mainly writing this review, to make the point that has not necessarily been made clear. This is the textbook version of this series for the A2 exams, 'The Exam Companion' equivalant is the book specifically for revision.
As a textbook, it depends what your needs are for the book. If you are buying one for your own personal use, you should find this very useful as it is written by the right people and not overly detailed like many textbooks out there. If, however, you are using it to compliment your classwork, all psychology textbooks use different studies etc. and this textbook (while probably contatining everything you need) is without a doubt concise.
To be clear this would not be suitable as a revision guide, but depending on your needs, could be a useful textbook.
Why people giving this low score - this book great, 15 Dec 2006
I see that 2 teachers are slating this book, but my whole class uses this book and is teacher recommended. Fair enougth people may not like the fact that it is very concise and doesnt elaborate too much. But i believe thuis is what makes a perfect a level book - just gives you the facts you need to do well in the exam, which thias book does. Its great for taking the notes you need. It has no unneccesary information, and doesnt waffle on about irrlevant stuff. A level is hard enough without a book that gives you an information overload and assumes you want to know everything about psychology.
Great book - great layout - exam advice - I PASSED!!!!!!, 15 Dec 2006
I used this book last year as part of a2 psychology and thought this book was the best of the lot (admittedly the eysenck one is pretty good also) but this one was just that bit better because it was more concise and was layed out in a way that meant the info was easier to remeber. When you go to a page it clearly states all the differetn approaches on the left hand page including the theories etc... than on the right hand side concluded them including critisicms and advantages.
This layout is perfect for exams because it covers the Ao1 and Ao2 in a easy way to folloew. You can just easily ectract the arguments and can have some good notes ready for your exams.
I strongly advise this book if you are doing a2 psychology.
Not very complete and not much of a companion either, 07 Dec 2006
I am a psychology teacher and graduated in the subject at a good uni so am no stranger. I use the AS and A2 versions and have to agree with the negative review. The AS version is excellent and is working really well with my L6 but the A2 is poorly written. I have trouble understanding what it is trying to say sometimes and have to spend ages going back over it - not what you want from a text book. It flits in and out of research especially in AO2 areas meaning you never really get any meat on the bones and instead have to end up getting students to rote learn minor studies rather than promoting real understanding. When I read other A2 textbooks I can skim through them in no time by comparison. Overall NOT RECOMMENDED...
Worth the money, 24 Feb 2008
Great book, I use it more than the main one we have been set for my course at uni. Used it at A level too, it's not too complex, not too basic, but rather heavy to carry!
Excellent , 24 Jan 2008
I found this book really helpful, I am currently in my second year of an access course on health and welfare. This book was really intresting and so easy to follow so many topics. I have flew through my assignments-a great help....
Brilliant book!, 01 Dec 2007
I am a year 2 social work student and bought this book for my psychology module. It is an absolutely fantastic book and I would recommend it to anyone who would like to know anything at all about psychology. The book is understandable and addictive and the cd that accompanies it is just an added bonus. This is a great book and would be an amazing read for anyone. Thoroughly recommended.
Great book, 09 Dec 2006
This book is easy to read and very imformative. If you are going to buy a book for studying psychology, I would strongly recommend this book.
The Foremost Psychology Overview Textbook, 01 Nov 2006
With bulky introductions to all the main areas of psychology - social, cognitive, clinical, etc, this book presents both lots of detail and lots of scope. It made me interested in areas of psychology I hadn't previously thought much of. R. Gross excels at presenting psychology theories, studies and information in a clear way, even when explaining conflicting opinions.
This is an awesome book for anyone interested in not only psychology (as a textbook/bible), but also in humanity in general.
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Essential, 04 Sep 2008
Really great book that can be used throughout A level study or as a last minute revision guide.
This would be a good investment, 23 Mar 2004
I'm studying Hamlet at the moment and due to the nature of Shakespeare's over descriptive and complicated yet beautiful language, it's quite hard to follow and concentrate upon the plot. Though when I got this guide, I easily grasped what was happening and was able to concentrate more on the themes and language etc which you have to comment on in exams. It is helpful and gives lots of hints and info into what you're supposed to be focusing on in the scenes. It gives you ideas and pushes you in the right direction if you are struggling. It even has a glossary to simplify meanings and words. A more thorough understanding can be made from Hamlet and in the end you'll wonder why you didn't get this sooner. For five pounds, it's worth it, if you get an 'a' in your exams.
Getting to the Heart of Hamlet?, 23 Feb 2004
This is one of the most thorough study guides on the market, not likely to confuse anyone and particularly well informed on the latest developments in critical approaches to the play though never too dense for the average school student to digest. The scene summaries and commentaries are models of clarity and precision whilst the textual analyses are searching, provocative and incisive. There is an excellent bibliography and useful pointers to websites, films and theatrical tradition. An invaluable introduction to advanced studies and a handy revision tool for teachers pressurised to work on the play at short notice!
Nice clear summary of the action, 15 Apr 2002
The best aspect of this guide to Hamlet is the careful scene-by-scene summary of the action. The plot seems not so tricky to follow, after all. It's also good to be reminded of the significant differences between the quarto and folio versions of the play. Perhaps the authors should have devoted a bit more space to the really big issue raised by the play: the intermingling of good and evil in human existence. The assessment of Ophelia's character is strangely thin, as well. But it's very helpful, all in all.
A difficult task, 10 Apr 2000
To make an "informative" notebook on such a vast and complicated work, will never be easy. There are simply too many interpretative opportunities. But York Notes list up most of the basics, in a comprehensive manner.
Superb chemistry book, 11 Apr 2008
Rescued me from chemistry confusion. A must-have title. I've recommended this book to all my classmates and they have all thanked me again and again. Most thanks must go to Jim Clark though, who wrote it. Brilliant.
Look no further, 24 Feb 2008
If you are going to buy one book for your Chemistry A-level, then without doubt get this one. All the calculations you will ever need are explained here in detail, with plenty of worked-through examples, questions and crucially, answers (a lot of textbooks have lots of exercises but no means to check them). The answers are also worked through, with pointers towards parts that are potentially problematic, so that you can see where you went wrong.
The layout and formatting of the book is extremely user-friendly, with helpful notes in the margin - but not overly friendly/personal such that relevant information is masked by waffle. Moreover, it is not only calculations; the book explains some of the key concepts and content as well (the chapter on redox equilibria is particularly excellent - everything in this complex topic became clear after reading the book).
Jim Clark's website, Chemguide, is also fantastic as well. I cannot praise the man enough!
Chemistry Student, 28 Sep 2007
This book has made my life easy, this book is worth it if you struggle to understand chemistry calculations.
I love Jim Clark, 08 May 2007
I purchased this book during my AS revision after struggling with the calculations, it is probably the only reason i passed my AS level. It covers all the necessary calculations in worked examples which are easy to follow as well as providing problems to practise on. I would recommend this book to anyone doing chemisrty A level, definately worth buying!! This book and chemguide have made chemistry a level alot more managable. THANKS JIM!!
Higher or advanced Higher Chemistry, 04 Apr 2007
If you are doing higher or advanced higher chemistry you do need this book. It is the best out there to help you! As a chemistry tutor I recommend this book to everyone that I see...... so much so that once they have the book I doubt I am needed as much..... especially for Unit 1&3 of Higher and Unit 2 of advanced higher...
Better Books Out There!, 19 Mar 2008
As an A Level psychology student using both the AS and A2 versions, i feel that i am eligible to comment.
There are so many other text books out there that would better equip studets with the knowledge needed to pass exams. Fair enough, the descriptions of subtopics are thorough. However, the commentary (evaluation) boxes, rather pretentiously, go all around the houses, and do not explain evaluative points concisively.
The layout of the book is poor, and the use of a KEY to have to work out which sections are explaining what just makes the book altogether confusing.
This review has been written after having to copy out of the book for a day's lesson - so i know that my notes are definately not sufficient enough to revise for a single topic for my exam.
The Collins Psycology books for A and AS level are much better!
Textbook, 26 Dec 2006
I'm mainly writing this review, to make the point that has not necessarily been made clear. This is the textbook version of this series for the A2 exams, 'The Exam Companion' equivalant is the book specifically for revision.
As a textbook, it depends what your needs are for the book. If you are buying one for your own personal use, you should find this very useful as it is written by the right people and not overly detailed like many textbooks out there. If, however, you are using it to compliment your classwork, all psychology textbooks use different studies etc. and this textbook (while probably contatining everything you need) is without a doubt concise.
To be clear this would not be suitable as a revision guide, but depending on your needs, could be a useful textbook.
Why people giving this low score - this book great, 15 Dec 2006
I see that 2 teachers are slating this book, but my whole class uses this book and is teacher recommended. Fair enougth people may not like the fact that it is very concise and doesnt elaborate too much. But i believe thuis is what makes a perfect a level book - just gives you the facts you need to do well in the exam, which thias book does. Its great for taking the notes you need. It has no unneccesary information, and doesnt waffle on about irrlevant stuff. A level is hard enough without a book that gives you an information overload and assumes you want to know everything about psychology.
Great book - great layout - exam advice - I PASSED!!!!!!, 15 Dec 2006
I used this book last year as part of a2 psychology and thought this book was the best of the lot (admittedly the eysenck one is pretty good also) but this one was just that bit better because it was more concise and was layed out in a way that meant the info was easier to remeber. When you go to a page it clearly states all the differetn approaches on the left hand page including the theories etc... than on the right hand side concluded them including critisicms and advantages.
This layout is perfect for exams because it covers the Ao1 and Ao2 in a easy way to folloew. You can just easily ectract the arguments and can have some good notes ready for your exams.
I strongly advise this book if you are doing a2 psychology.
Not very complete and not much of a companion either, 07 Dec 2006
I am a psychology teacher and graduated in the subject at a good uni so am no stranger. I use the AS and A2 versions and have to agree with the negative review. The AS version is excellent and is working really well with my L6 but the A2 is poorly written. I have trouble understanding what it is trying to say sometimes and have to spend ages going back over it - not what you want from a text book. It flits in and out of research especially in AO2 areas meaning you never really get any meat on the bones and instead have to end up getting students to rote learn minor studies rather than promoting real understanding. When I read other A2 textbooks I can skim through them in no time by comparison. Overall NOT RECOMMENDED...
Worth the money, 24 Feb 2008
Great book, I use it more than the main one we have been set for my course at uni. Used it at A level too, it's not too complex, not too basic, but rather heavy to carry!
Excellent , 24 Jan 2008
I found this book really helpful, I am currently in my second year of an access course on health and welfare. This book was really intresting and so easy to follow so many topics. I have flew through my assignments-a great help....
Brilliant book!, 01 Dec 2007
I am a year 2 social work student and bought this book for my psychology module. It is an absolutely fantastic book and I would recommend it to anyone who would like to know anything at all about psychology. The book is understandable and addictive and the cd that accompanies it is just an added bonus. This is a great book and would be an amazing read for anyone. Thoroughly recommended.
Great book, 09 Dec 2006
This book is easy to read and very imformative. If you are going to buy a book for studying psychology, I would strongly recommend this book.
The Foremost Psychology Overview Textbook, 01 Nov 2006
With bulky introductions to all the main areas of psychology - social, cognitive, clinical, etc, this book presents both lots of detail and lots of scope. It made me interested in areas of psychology I hadn't previously thought much of. R. Gross excels at presenting psychology theories, studies and information in a clear way, even when explaining conflicting opinions.
This is an awesome book for anyone interested in not only psychology (as a textbook/bible), but also in humanity in general.
good for everything but, 09 Oct 2008
I am an 2nd year A-level student and was presented with the choice of either this book or a more condesensed focused book. My teacher instructed the class that this one would make her very happy if we bought it. THNX ALOT TEACHER!!!
Although this book has an extreme amount of information on a wide variety of subjects, and would probably please other scholars of sociology, i for one am not. I am 5 weeks into my 2nd year A-level and this book has already shown how useless it can be. Sometimes it presents information you're looking for in an easy way, however, much critical information is missing from this book, and many important sociologists are missed out, while other insignificant sociologists are given huge amounts of depth.
HOW CAN THIS BOOK THINK EDWARD SHILS AND MICHAEL YOUNG ARE NOT WORTH EVEN A SENTENCE, YET THEY CAN DEVOTE PAGES TO SOME MORON WHO STUDIED HOW OFTEN PEOPLE WHO VOTED FOR GEORGE BUSH WENT TO CHURCH!!!!!!!!!!!!
Decide yourself, I feel it was a waste of £20, on top of which i'll have to buy the correct guide for another £20.
PRetty bad time for Goverment EMA to go Haywire
This book is great for lecturers!, 05 Sep 2008
I have been a Social Policy lecturer for 17 years and I've lost count of how many plagiarists I've caught using this book. The 'problem' is that students who plagiarise are almost always unfamiliar with the literature. The one book they have heard of Haralambos and it's so well laid out that it's easy to find the material to use in an essay. What students forget is that if it was easy for them to find the material, it's going to be easy - indeed, easier - for the tutor to find the same material. I have several editions of Haralambos on a bookshelf just a few feet away and they're invaluable.
Thank you, Michael Haralambos!
Uhhh...where's the chapter on "World Sociology"?, 11 Jul 2008
Ceci n'est pas un compte-rendu. This is not a review. It could not be a review as I have only got as far as page 4/899, where however it is clearly stated that "Chapter 15 (World Sociology) looks at inequality between societies". Having a particular interest in this question, I turned to Ch.15 only to find that it is devoted to "Sociological Theory", and that there is no chapter on "World Sociology" in the book. What happened? Was the original plan for this chapter shelved? The rest of the book looks very comprehensive at a first glance of the chapters, index and bibliography, but this omission seems a pity as this would seem an area of great interest, to me at least (and especially as my appetite was whetted on p.4!)
A stimulating and comprehensive introduction to sociology., 11 Apr 2008
'Sociology Themes and Perspectives' was first published in 1980 and this 954-page, 7th edition(2008) is probably the best yet. Clearly written and extensively revised with an entirely new chapter on 'Age and the Life Course' this intellectually stimulating, comprehensive and detailed introduction to sociology is an ideal guide for A-level students, undergraduates and the general reader who wishes to make sense of our complex society.
It got me an 'A'!!!!, 19 Sep 2007
I loved this book and read most of it during A-level. The layout is sometimes a bit annoying because some of the information could be abbreviated into one sentence instead of a whole page. But i can safely say because of this book i got my A in my Sociology A-level. I would definatly recommend this book to anyone who is studying sociology at A-level it includes both an introduction and further study into sociology. The text is simple, accurate and includes all the information you possibly need to pass Sociology A-level in flying colours. It's a must buy !!!! well worth the money. In sociology there is a politics module originally i got an 'E' but after using the politics section in this book it increased my grade to 2 marks off an 'A', that shows how amazing this book is.
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Essential, 04 Sep 2008
Really great book that can be used throughout A level study or as a last minute revision guide. This would be a good investment, 23 Mar 2004
I'm studying Hamlet at the moment and due to the nature of Shakespeare's over descriptive and complicated yet beautiful language, it's quite hard to follow and concentrate upon the plot. Though when I got this guide, I easily grasped what was happening and was able to concentrate more on the themes and language etc which you have to comment on in exams. It is helpful and gives lots of hints and info into what you're supposed to be focusing on in the scenes. It gives you ideas and pushes you in the right direction if you are struggling. It even has a glossary to simplify meanings and words. A more thorough understanding can be made from Hamlet and in the end you'll wonder why you didn't get this sooner. For five pounds, it's worth it, if you get an 'a' in your exams. Getting to the Heart of Hamlet?, 23 Feb 2004
This is one of the most thorough study guides on the market, not likely to confuse anyone and particularly well informed on the latest developments in critical approaches to the play though never too dense for the average school student to digest. The scene summaries and commentaries are models of clarity and precision whilst the textual analyses are searching, provocative and incisive. There is an excellent bibliography and useful pointers to websites, films and theatrical tradition. An invaluable introduction to advanced studies and a handy revision tool for teachers pressurised to work on the play at short notice! Nice clear summary of the action, 15 Apr 2002
The best aspect of this guide to Hamlet is the careful scene-by-scene summary of the action. The plot seems not so tricky to follow, after all. It's also good to be reminded of the significant differences between the quarto and folio versions of the play. Perhaps the authors should have devoted a bit more space to the really big issue raised by the play: the intermingling of good and evil in human existence. The assessment of Ophelia's character is strangely thin, as well. But it's very helpful, all in all. A difficult task, 10 Apr 2000
To make an "informative" notebook on such a vast and complicated work, will never be easy. There are simply too many interpretative opportunities. But York Notes list up most of the basics, in a comprehensive manner. Superb chemistry book, 11 Apr 2008
Rescued me from chemistry confusion. A must-have title. I've recommended this book to all my classmates and they have all thanked me again and again. Most thanks must go to Jim Clark though, who wrote it. Brilliant. Look no further, 24 Feb 2008
If you are going to buy one book for your Chemistry A-level, then without doubt get this one. All the calculations you will ever need are explained here in detail, with plenty of worked-through examples, questions and crucially, answers (a lot of textbooks have lots of exercises but no means to check them). The answers are also worked through, with pointers towards parts that are potentially problematic, so that you can see where you went wrong.
The layout and formatting of the book is extremely user-friendly, with helpful notes in the margin - but not overly friendly/personal such that relevant information is masked by waffle. Moreover, it is not only calculations; the book explains some of the key concepts and content as well (the chapter on redox equilibria is particularly excellent - everything in this complex topic became clear after reading the book).
Jim Clark's website, Chemguide, is also fantastic as well. I cannot praise the man enough! Chemistry Student, 28 Sep 2007
This book has made my life easy, this book is worth it if you struggle to understand chemistry calculations. I love Jim Clark, 08 May 2007
I purchased this book during my AS revision after struggling with the calculations, it is probably the only reason i passed my AS level. It covers all the necessary calculations in worked examples which are easy to follow as well as providing problems to practise on. I would recommend this book to anyone doing chemisrty A level, definately worth buying!! This book and chemguide have made chemistry a level alot more managable. THANKS JIM!! Higher or advanced Higher Chemistry, 04 Apr 2007
If you are doing higher or advanced higher chemistry you do need this book. It is the best out there to help you! As a chemistry tutor I recommend this book to everyone that I see...... so much so that once they have the book I doubt I am needed as much..... especially for Unit 1&3 of Higher and Unit 2 of advanced higher... Better Books Out There!, 19 Mar 2008
As an A Level psychology student using both the AS and A2 versions, i feel that i am eligible to comment.
There are so many other text books out there that would better equip studets with the knowledge needed to pass exams. Fair enough, the descriptions of subtopics are thorough. However, the commentary (evaluation) boxes, rather pretentiously, go all around the houses, and do not explain evaluative points concisively.
The layout of the book is poor, and the use of a KEY to have to work out which sections are explaining what just makes the book altogether confusing.
This review has been written after having to copy out of the book for a day's lesson - so i know that my notes are definately not sufficient enough to revise for a single topic for my exam.
The Collins Psycology books for A and AS level are much better! Textbook, 26 Dec 2006
I'm mainly writing this review, to make the point that has not necessarily been made clear. This is the textbook version of this series for the A2 exams, 'The Exam Companion' equivalant is the book specifically for revision.
As a textbook, it depends what your needs are for the book. If you are buying one for your own personal use, you should find this very useful as it is written by the right people and not overly detailed like many textbooks out there. If, however, you are using it to compliment your classwork, all psychology textbooks use different studies etc. and this textbook (while probably contatining everything you need) is without a doubt concise.
To be clear this would not be suitable as a revision guide, but depending on your needs, could be a useful textbook. Why people giving this low score - this book great, 15 Dec 2006
I see that 2 teachers are slating this book, but my whole class uses this book and is teacher recommended. Fair enougth people may not like the fact that it is very concise and doesnt elaborate too much. But i believe thuis is what makes a perfect a level book - just gives you the facts you need to do well in the exam, which thias book does. Its great for taking the notes you need. It has no unneccesary information, and doesnt waffle on about irrlevant stuff. A level is hard enough without a book that gives you an information overload and assumes you want to know everything about psychology. Great book - great layout - exam advice - I PASSED!!!!!!, 15 Dec 2006
I used this book last year as part of a2 psychology and thought this book was the best of the lot (admittedly the eysenck one is pretty good also) but this one was just that bit better because it was more concise and was layed out in a way that meant the info was easier to remeber. When you go to a page it clearly states all the differetn approaches on the left hand page including the theories etc... than on the right hand side concluded them including critisicms and advantages.
This layout is perfect for exams because it covers the Ao1 and Ao2 in a easy way to folloew. You can just easily ectract the arguments and can have some good notes ready for your exams.
I strongly advise this book if you are doing a2 psychology. Not very complete and not much of a companion either, 07 Dec 2006
I am a psychology teacher and graduated in the subject at a good uni so am no stranger. I use the AS and A2 versions and have to agree with the negative review. The AS version is excellent and is working really well with my L6 but the A2 is poorly written. I have trouble understanding what it is trying to say sometimes and have to spend ages going back over it - not what you want from a text book. It flits in and out of research especially in AO2 areas meaning you never really get any meat on the bones and instead have to end up getting students to rote learn minor studies rather than promoting real understanding. When I read other A2 textbooks I can skim through them in no time by comparison. Overall NOT RECOMMENDED... Worth the money, 24 Feb 2008
Great book, I use it more than the main one we have been set for my course at uni. Used it at A level too, it's not too complex, not too basic, but rather heavy to carry! Excellent , 24 Jan 2008
I found this book really helpful, I am currently in my second year of an access course on health and welfare. This book was really intresting and so easy to follow so many topics. I have flew through my assignments-a great help.... Brilliant book!, 01 Dec 2007
I am a year 2 social work student and bought this book for my psychology module. It is an absolutely fantastic book and I would recommend it to anyone who would like to know anything at all about psychology. The book is understandable and addictive and the cd that accompanies it is just an added bonus. This is a great book and would be an amazing read for anyone. Thoroughly recommended. Great book, 09 Dec 2006
This book is easy to read and very imformative. If you are going to buy a book for studying psychology, I would strongly recommend this book. The Foremost Psychology Overview Textbook, 01 Nov 2006
With bulky introductions to all the main areas of psychology - social, cognitive, clinical, etc, this book presents both lots of detail and lots of scope. It made me interested in areas of psychology I hadn't previously thought much of. R. Gross excels at presenting psychology theories, studies and information in a clear way, even when explaining conflicting opinions.
This is an awesome book for anyone interested in not only psychology (as a textbook/bible), but also in humanity in general. good for everything but, 09 Oct 2008
I am an 2nd year A-level student and was presented with the choice of either this book or a more condesensed focused book. My teacher instructed the class that this one would make her very happy if we bought it. THNX ALOT TEACHER!!!
Although this book has an extreme amount of information on a wide variety of subjects, and would probably please other scholars of sociology, i for one am not. I am 5 weeks into my 2nd year A-level and this book has already shown how useless it can be. Sometimes it presents information you're looking for in an easy way, however, much critical information is missing from this book, and many important sociologists are missed out, while other insignificant sociologists are given huge amounts of depth.
HOW CAN THIS BOOK THINK EDWARD SHILS AND MICHAEL YOUNG ARE NOT WORTH EVEN A SENTENCE, YET THEY CAN DEVOTE PAGES TO SOME MORON WHO STUDIED HOW OFTEN PEOPLE WHO VOTED FOR GEORGE BUSH WENT TO CHURCH!!!!!!!!!!!!
Decide yourself, I feel it was a waste of £20, on top of which i'll have to buy the correct guide for another £20.
PRetty bad time for Goverment EMA to go Haywire This book is great for lecturers!, 05 Sep 2008
I have been a Social Policy lecturer for 17 years and I've lost count of how many plagiarists I've caught using this book. The 'problem' is that students who plagiarise are almost always unfamiliar with the literature. The one book they have heard of Haralambos and it's so well laid out that it's easy to find the material to use in an essay. What students forget is that if it was easy for them to find the material, it's going to be easy - indeed, easier - for the tutor to find the same material. I have several editions of Haralambos on a bookshelf just a few feet away and they're invaluable.
Thank you, Michael Haralambos! Uhhh...where's the chapter on "World Sociology"?, 11 Jul 2008
Ceci n'est pas un compte-rendu. This is not a review. It could not be a review as I have only got as far as page 4/899, where however it is clearly stated that "Chapter 15 (World Sociology) looks at inequality between societies". Having a particular interest in this question, I turned to Ch.15 only to find that it is devoted to "Sociological Theory", and that there is no chapter on "World Sociology" in the book. What happened? Was the original plan for this chapter shelved? The rest of the book looks very comprehensive at a first glance of the chapters, index and bibliography, but this omission seems a pity as this would seem an area of great interest, to me at least (and especially as my appetite was whetted on p.4!) A stimulating and comprehensive introduction to sociology., 11 Apr 2008
'Sociology Themes and Perspectives' was first published in 1980 and this 954-page, 7th edition(2008) is probably the best yet. Clearly written and extensively revised with an entirely new chapter on 'Age and the Life Course' this intellectually stimulating, comprehensive and detailed introduction to sociology is an ideal guide for A-level students, undergraduates and the general reader who wishes to make sense of our complex society. It got me an 'A'!!!!, 19 Sep 2007
I loved this book and read most of it during A-level. The layout is sometimes a bit annoying because some of the information could be abbreviated into one sentence instead of a whole page. But i can safely say because of this book i got my A in my Sociology A-level. I would definatly recommend this book to anyone who is studying sociology at A-level it includes both an introduction and further study into sociology. The text is simple, accurate and includes all the information you possibly need to pass Sociology A-level in flying colours. It's a must buy !!!! well worth the money. In sociology there is a politics module originally i got an 'E' but after using the politics section in this book it increased my grade to 2 marks off an 'A', that shows how amazing this book is. Excellent book, 10 Jul 2008
This has everything you need to get your head round research methods. One tiny criticism - it good do with a bit of colour to cheer the pages up. A very good introductory textbook, 07 Nov 2007
As a first year psychology student I found this an invaluable resource to simplify understanding of statistical tests and methods which other textbooks over-complicated, and generally did not explain very well.
Ironically, it simplifies more complex material rather nicely but misses out some key points on some of the simpler statistical analyses, such as measures of central tendency.
The most useful part of the textbook is telling users how to perform the tests and analyses talked about in the book into SPSS, which will aid any psychology student no end. Very pleased, 30 Jan 2007
This book just arrived and it is as good as other reviews say. I've dreaded this assignment, but the book has changed my mind. Extremely accessible and fun, takes the dread away. Research methods and statistics in psychology, 19 Oct 2003
When this arrived I was lost on my first psychology report, the easy to follow instructions helped me through. I will continue to let it guide me and recommend it to all other psychology students. Extensive, but a little annoying at times, 18 Jan 2003
This is a pretty good introduction to statistics, especially for complete beginners. I had to buy it for a course, and at first wasn't too impressed with it, primarily because of the writing style. The author keeps the tone very light and says many jokes and funny things, which never bothered me. What did irritate me was that he also has a tendency to really "dumb-down" everything, to the point where you feel like it has been written for younger students, rather than university students (which I gather it sort of was). However, I figured out after working my way through the course that the text is actually pretty good: it covers several statistical tests that other texts skip. Tests detailed include: binomial sign test, Chi-square, Wilcoxon matched pairs signed ranks, Mann-Whitney U, Wilcoxon rank sum, t test, Pearson's correlation, Spearman's rho, regression (including multiple), Kruskal-Wallis, Jonkheere trend, Friedman, Page trend, ANOVA (one-way, two-way, more-than-two-way, unrelated and related), MANOVA, ANCOVA. It also covers the design of experiments in detail. And the author really does make an effort to explain everything fully, for readers who have neither a statistical background nor even a strong maths background. It serves as a really good reference, even if reading it is a bit painful. In short, I doubt this is the best statistics book out there, but it is the best statistics reference book I've seen yet. So I would recommend it if you are starting from scratch. But if you are comfortable with maths or even basic statistics, I wouldn't bother this book, as I'm sure you'll find it as irritating to read as I did.
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Customer Reviews
Essential, 04 Sep 2008
Really great book that can be used throughout A level study or as a last minute revision guide. This would be a good investment, 23 Mar 2004
I'm studying Hamlet at the moment and due to the nature of Shakespeare's over descriptive and complicated yet beautiful language, it's quite hard to follow and concentrate upon the plot. Though when I got this guide, I easily grasped what was happening and was able to concentrate more on the themes and language etc which you have to comment on in exams. It is helpful and gives lots of hints and info into what you're supposed to be focusing on in the scenes. It gives you ideas and pushes you in the right direction if you are struggling. It even has a glossary to simplify meanings and words. A more thorough understanding can be made from Hamlet and in the end you'll wonder why you didn't get this sooner. For five pounds, it's worth it, if you get an 'a' in your exams. Getting to the Heart of Hamlet?, 23 Feb 2004
This is one of the most thorough study guides on the market, not likely to confuse anyone and particularly well informed on the latest developments in critical approaches to the play though never too dense for the average school student to digest. The scene summaries and commentaries are models of clarity and precision whilst the textual analyses are searching, provocative and incisive. There is an excellent bibliography and useful pointers to websites, films and theatrical tradition. An invaluable introduction to advanced studies and a handy revision tool for teachers pressurised to work on the play at short notice! Nice clear summary of the action, 15 Apr 2002
The best aspect of this guide to Hamlet is the careful scene-by-scene summary of the action. The plot seems not so tricky to follow, after all. It's also good to be reminded of the significant differences between the quarto and folio versions of the play. Perhaps the authors should have devoted a bit more space to the really big issue raised by the play: the intermingling of good and evil in human existence. The assessment of Ophelia's character is strangely thin, as well. But it's very helpful, all in all. A difficult task, 10 Apr 2000
To make an "informative" notebook on such a vast and complicated work, will never be easy. There are simply too many interpretative opportunities. But York Notes list up most of the basics, in a comprehensive manner. Superb chemistry book, 11 Apr 2008
Rescued me from chemistry confusion. A must-have title. I've recommended this book to all my classmates and they have all thanked me again and again. Most thanks must go to Jim Clark though, who wrote it. Brilliant. Look no further, 24 Feb 2008
If you are going to buy one book for your Chemistry A-level, then without doubt get this one. All the calculations you will ever need are explained here in detail, with plenty of worked-through examples, questions and crucially, answers (a lot of textbooks have lots of exercises but no means to check them). The answers are also worked through, with pointers towards parts that are potentially problematic, so that you can see where you went wrong.
The layout and formatting of the book is extremely user-friendly, with helpful notes in the margin - but not overly friendly/personal such that relevant information is masked by waffle. Moreover, it is not only calculations; the book explains some of the key concepts and content as well (the chapter on redox equilibria is particularly excellent - everything in this complex topic became clear after reading the book).
Jim Clark's website, Chemguide, is also fantastic as well. I cannot praise the man enough! Chemistry Student, 28 Sep 2007
This book has made my life easy, this book is worth it if you struggle to understand chemistry calculations. I love Jim Clark, 08 May 2007
I purchased this book during my AS revision after struggling with the calculations, it is probably the only reason i passed my AS level. It covers all the necessary calculations in worked examples which are easy to follow as well as providing problems to practise on. I would recommend this book to anyone doing chemisrty A level, definately worth buying!! This book and chemguide have made chemistry a level alot more managable. THANKS JIM!! Higher or advanced Higher Chemistry, 04 Apr 2007
If you are doing higher or advanced higher chemistry you do need this book. It is the best out there to help you! As a chemistry tutor I recommend this book to everyone that I see...... so much so that once they have the book I doubt I am needed as much..... especially for Unit 1&3 of Higher and Unit 2 of advanced higher... Better Books Out There!, 19 Mar 2008
As an A Level psychology student using both the AS and A2 versions, i feel that i am eligible to comment.
There are so many other text books out there that would better equip studets with the knowledge needed to pass exams. Fair enough, the descriptions of subtopics are thorough. However, the commentary (evaluation) boxes, rather pretentiously, go all around the houses, and do not explain evaluative points concisively.
The layout of the book is poor, and the use of a KEY to have to work out which sections are explaining what just makes the book altogether confusing.
This review has been written after having to copy out of the book for a day's lesson - so i know that my notes are definately not sufficient enough to revise for a single topic for my exam.
The Collins Psycology books for A and AS level are much better! Textbook, 26 Dec 2006
I'm mainly writing this review, to make the point that has not necessarily been made clear. This is the textbook version of this series for the A2 exams, 'The Exam Companion' equivalant is the book specifically for revision.
As a textbook, it depends what your needs are for the book. If you are buying one for your own personal use, you should find this very useful as it is written by the right people and not overly detailed like many textbooks out there. If, however, you are using it to compliment your classwork, all psychology textbooks use different studies etc. and this textbook (while probably contatining everything you need) is without a doubt concise.
To be clear this would not be suitable as a revision guide, but depending on your needs, could be a useful textbook. Why people giving this low score - this book great, 15 Dec 2006
I see that 2 teachers are slating this book, but my whole class uses this book and is teacher recommended. Fair enougth people may not like the fact that it is very concise and doesnt elaborate too much. But i believe thuis is what makes a perfect a level book - just gives you the facts you need to do well in the exam, which thias book does. Its great for taking the notes you need. It has no unneccesary information, and doesnt waffle on about irrlevant stuff. A level is hard enough without a book that gives you an information overload and assumes you want to know everything about psychology. Great book - great layout - exam advice - I PASSED!!!!!!, 15 Dec 2006
I used this book last year as part of a2 psychology and thought this book was the best of the lot (admittedly the eysenck one is pretty good also) but this one was just that bit better because it was more concise and was layed out in a way that meant the info was easier to remeber. When you go to a page it clearly states all the differetn approaches on the left hand page including the theories etc... than on the right hand side concluded them including critisicms and advantages.
This layout is perfect for exams because it covers the Ao1 and Ao2 in a easy way to folloew. You can just easily ectract the arguments and can have some good notes ready for your exams.
I strongly advise this book if you are doing a2 psychology. Not very complete and not much of a companion either, 07 Dec 2006
I am a psychology teacher and graduated in the subject at a good uni so am no stranger. I use the AS and A2 versions and have to agree with the negative review. The AS version is excellent and is working really well with my L6 but the A2 is poorly written. I have trouble understanding what it is trying to say sometimes and have to spend ages going back over it - not what you want from a text book. It flits in and out of research especially in AO2 areas meaning you never really get any meat on the bones and instead have to end up getting students to rote learn minor studies rather than promoting real understanding. When I read other A2 textbooks I can skim through them in no time by comparison. Overall NOT RECOMMENDED... Worth the money, 24 Feb 2008
Great book, I use it more than the main one we have been set for my course at uni. Used it at A level too, it's not too complex, not too basic, but rather heavy to carry! Excellent , 24 Jan 2008
I found this book really helpful, I am currently in my second year of an access course on health and welfare. This book was really intresting and so easy to follow so many topics. I have flew through my assignments-a great help.... Brilliant book!, 01 Dec 2007
I am a year 2 social work student and bought this book for my psychology module. It is an absolutely fantastic book and I would recommend it to anyone who would like to know anything at all about psychology. The book is understandable and addictive and the cd that accompanies it is just an added bonus. This is a great book and would be an amazing read for anyone. Thoroughly recommended. Great book, 09 Dec 2006
This book is easy to read and very imformative. If you are going to buy a book for studying psychology, I would strongly recommend this book. The Foremost Psychology Overview Textbook, 01 Nov 2006
With bulky introductions to all the main areas of psychology - social, cognitive, clinical, etc, this book presents both lots of detail and lots of scope. It made me interested in areas of psychology I hadn't previously thought much of. R. Gross excels at presenting psychology theories, studies and information in a clear way, even when explaining conflicting opinions.
This is an awesome book for anyone interested in not only psychology (as a textbook/bible), but also in humanity in general. good for everything but, 09 Oct 2008
I am an 2nd year A-level student and was presented with the choice of either this book or a more condesensed focused book. My teacher instructed the class that this one would make her very happy if we bought it. THNX ALOT TEACHER!!!
Although this book has an extreme amount of information on a wide variety of subjects, and would probably please other scholars of sociology, i for one am not. I am 5 weeks into my 2nd year A-level and this book has already shown how useless it can be. Sometimes it presents information you're looking for in an easy way, however, much critical information is missing from this book, and many important sociologists are missed out, while other insignificant sociologists are given huge amounts of depth.
HOW CAN THIS BOOK THINK EDWARD SHILS AND MICHAEL YOUNG ARE NOT WORTH EVEN A SENTENCE, YET THEY CAN DEVOTE PAGES TO SOME MORON WHO STUDIED HOW OFTEN PEOPLE WHO VOTED FOR GEORGE BUSH WENT TO CHURCH!!!!!!!!!!!!
Decide yourself, I feel it was a waste of £20, on top of which i'll have to buy the correct guide for another £20.
PRetty bad time for Goverment EMA to go Haywire This book is great for lecturers!, 05 Sep 2008
I have been a Social Policy lecturer for 17 years and I've lost count of how many plagiarists I've caught using this book. The 'problem' is that students who plagiarise are almost always unfamiliar with the literature. The one book they have heard of Haralambos and it's so well laid out that it's easy to find the material to use in an essay. What students forget is that if it was easy for them to find the material, it's going to be easy - indeed, easier - for the tutor to find the same material. I have several editions of Haralambos on a bookshelf just a few feet away and they're invaluable.
Thank you, Michael Haralambos! Uhhh...where's the chapter on "World Sociology"?, 11 Jul 2008
Ceci n'est pas un compte-rendu. This is not a review. It could not be a review as I have only got as far as page 4/899, where however it is clearly stated that "Chapter 15 (World Sociology) looks at inequality between societies". Having a particular interest in this question, I turned to Ch.15 only to find that it is devoted to "Sociological Theory", and that there is no chapter on "World Sociology" in the book. What happened? Was the original plan for this chapter shelved? The rest of the book looks very comprehensive at a first glance of the chapters, index and bibliography, but this omission seems a pity as this would seem an area of great interest, to me at least (and especially as my appetite was whetted on p.4!) A stimulating and comprehensive introduction to sociology., 11 Apr 2008
'Sociology Themes and Perspectives' was first published in 1980 and this 954-page, 7th edition(2008) is probably the best yet. Clearly written and extensively revised with an entirely new chapter on 'Age and the Life Course' this intellectually stimulating, comprehensive and detailed introduction to sociology is an ideal guide for A-level students, undergraduates and the general reader who wishes to make sense of our complex society. It got me an 'A'!!!!, 19 Sep 2007
I loved this book and read most of it during A-level. The layout is sometimes a bit annoying because some of the information could be abbreviated into one sentence instead of a whole page. But i can safely say because of this book i got my A in my Sociology A-level. I would definatly recommend this book to anyone who is studying sociology at A-level it includes both an introduction and further study into sociology. The text is simple, accurate and includes all the information you possibly need to pass Sociology A-level in flying colours. It's a must buy !!!! well worth the money. In sociology there is a politics module originally i got an 'E' but after using the politics section in this book it increased my grade to 2 marks off an 'A', that shows how amazing this book is. Excellent book, 10 Jul 2008
This has everything you need to get your head round research methods. One tiny criticism - it good do with a bit of colour to cheer the pages up. A very good introductory textbook, 07 Nov 2007
As a first year psychology student I found this an invaluable resource to simplify understanding of statistical tests and methods which other textbooks over-complicated, and generally did not explain very well.
Ironically, it simplifies more complex material rather nicely but misses out some key points on some of the simpler statistical analyses, such as measures of central tendency.
The most useful part of the textbook is telling users how to perform the tests and analyses talked about in the book into SPSS, which will aid any psychology student no end. Very pleased, 30 Jan 2007
This book just arrived and it is as good as other reviews say. I've dreaded this assignment, but the book has changed my mind. Extremely accessible and fun, takes the dread away. Research methods and statistics in psychology, 19 Oct 2003
When this arrived I was lost on my first psychology report, the easy to follow instructions helped me through. I will continue to let it guide me and recommend it to all other psychology students. Extensive, but a little annoying at times, 18 Jan 2003
This is a pretty good introduction to statistics, especially for complete beginners. I had to buy it for a course, and at first wasn't too impressed with it, primarily because of the writing style. The author keeps the tone very light and says many jokes and funny things, which never bothered me. What did irritate me was that he also has a tendency to really "dumb-down" everything, to the point where you feel like it has been written for younger students, rather than university students (which I gather it sort of was). However, I figured out after working my way through the course that the text is actually pretty good: it covers several statistical tests that other texts skip. Tests detailed include: binomial sign test, Chi-square, Wilcoxon matched pairs signed ranks, Mann-Whitney U, Wilcoxon rank sum, t test, Pearson's correlation, Spearman's rho, regression (including multiple), Kruskal-Wallis, Jonkheere trend, Friedman, Page trend, ANOVA (one-way, two-way, more-than-two-way, unrelated and related), MANOVA, ANCOVA. It also covers the design of experiments in detail. And the author really does make an effort to explain everything fully, for readers who have neither a statistical background nor even a strong maths background. It serves as a really good reference, even if reading it is a bit painful. In short, I doubt this is the best statistics book out there, but it is the best statistics reference book I've seen yet. So I would recommend it if you are starting from scratch. But if you are comfortable with maths or even basic statistics, I wouldn't bother this book, as I'm sure you'll find it as irritating to read as I did.
Amazing, 17 Oct 2008
This book is amazing - i'm doing my a-levels now and this is really helping me. It explains thing so well.
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Customer Reviews
Essential, 04 Sep 2008
Really great book that can be used throughout A level study or as a last minute revision guide.
This would be a good investment, 23 Mar 2004
I'm studying Hamlet at the moment and due to the nature of Shakespeare's over descriptive and complicated yet beautiful language, it's quite hard to follow and concentrate upon the plot. Though when I got this guide, I easily grasped what was happening and was able to concentrate more on the themes and language etc which you have to comment on in exams. It is helpful and gives lots of hints and info into what you're supposed to be focusing on in the scenes. It gives you ideas and pushes you in the right direction if you are struggling. It even has a glossary to simplify meanings and words. A more thorough understanding can be made from Hamlet and in the end you'll wonder why you didn't get this sooner. For five pounds, it's worth it, if you get an 'a' in your exams.
Getting to the Heart of Hamlet?, 23 Feb 2004
This is one of the most thorough study guides on the market, not likely to confuse anyone and particularly well informed on the latest developments in critical approaches to the play though never too dense for the average school student to digest. The scene summaries and commentaries are models of clarity and precision whilst the textual analyses are searching, provocative and incisive. There is an excellent bibliography and useful pointers to websites, films and theatrical tradition. An invaluable introduction to advanced studies and a handy revision tool for teachers pressurised to work on the play at short notice!
Nice clear summary of the action, 15 Apr 2002
The best aspect of this guide to Hamlet is the careful scene-by-scene summary of the action. The plot seems not so tricky to follow, after all. It's also good to be reminded of the significant differences between the quarto and folio versions of the play. Perhaps the authors should have devoted a bit more space to the really big issue raised by the play: the intermingling of good and evil in human existence. The assessment of Ophelia's character is strangely thin, as well. But it's very helpful, all in all.
A difficult task, 10 Apr 2000
To make an "informative" notebook on such a vast and complicated work, will never be easy. There are simply too many interpretative opportunities. But York Notes list up most of the basics, in a comprehensive manner.
Superb chemistry book, 11 Apr 2008
Rescued me from chemistry confusion. A must-have title. I've recommended this book to all my classmates and they have all thanked me again and again. Most thanks must go to Jim Clark though, who wrote it. Brilliant.
Look no further, 24 Feb 2008
If you are going to buy one book for your Chemistry A-level, then without doubt get this one. All the calculations you will ever need are explained here in detail, with plenty of worked-through examples, questions and crucially, answers (a lot of textbooks have lots of exercises but no means to check them). The answers are also worked through, with pointers towards parts that are potentially problematic, so that you can see where you went wrong.
The layout and formatting of the book is extremely user-friendly, with helpful notes in the margin - but not overly friendly/personal such that relevant information is masked by waffle. Moreover, it is not only calculations; the book explains some of the key concepts and content as well (the chapter on redox equilibria is particularly excellent - everything in this complex topic became clear after reading the book).
Jim Clark's website, Chemguide, is also fantastic as well. I cannot praise the man enough!
Chemistry Student, 28 Sep 2007
This book has made my life easy, this book is worth it if you struggle to understand chemistry calculations.
I love Jim Clark, 08 May 2007
I purchased this book during my AS revision after struggling with the calculations, it is probably the only reason i passed my AS level. It covers all the necessary calculations in worked examples which are easy to follow as well as providing problems to practise on. I would recommend this book to anyone doing chemisrty A level, definately worth buying!! This book and chemguide have made chemistry a level alot more managable. THANKS JIM!!
Higher or advanced Higher Chemistry, 04 Apr 2007
If you are doing higher or advanced higher chemistry you do need this book. It is the best out there to help you! As a chemistry tutor I recommend this book to everyone that I see...... so much so that once they have the book I doubt I am needed as much..... especially for Unit 1&3 of Higher and Unit 2 of advanced higher...
Better Books Out There!, 19 Mar 2008
As an A Level psychology student using both the AS and A2 versions, i feel that i am eligible to comment.
There are so many other text books out there that would better equip studets with the knowledge needed to pass exams. Fair enough, the descriptions of subtopics are thorough. However, the commentary (evaluation) boxes, rather pretentiously, go all around the houses, and do not explain evaluative points concisively.
The layout of the book is poor, and the use of a KEY to have to work out which sections are explaining what just makes the book altogether confusing.
This review has been written after having to copy out of the book for a day's lesson - so i know that my notes are definately not sufficient enough to revise for a single topic for my exam.
The Collins Psycology books for A and AS level are much better!
Textbook, 26 Dec 2006
I'm mainly writing this review, to make the point that has not necessarily been made clear. This is the textbook version of this series for the A2 exams, 'The Exam Companion' equivalant is the book specifically for revision.
As a textbook, it depends what your needs are for the book. If you are buying one for your own personal use, you should find this very useful as it is written by the right people and not overly detailed like many textbooks out there. If, however, you are using it to compliment your classwork, all psychology textbooks use different studies etc. and this textbook (while probably contatining everything you need) is without a doubt concise.
To be clear this would not be suitable as a revision guide, but depending on your needs, could be a useful textbook.
Why people giving this low score - this book great, 15 Dec 2006
I see that 2 teachers are slating this book, but my whole class uses this book and is teacher recommended. Fair enougth people may not like the fact that it is very concise and doesnt elaborate too much. But i believe thuis is what makes a perfect a level book - just gives you the facts you need to do well in the exam, which thias book does. Its great for taking the notes you need. It has no unneccesary information, and doesnt waffle on about irrlevant stuff. A level is hard enough without a book that gives you an information overload and assumes you want to know everything about psychology.
Great book - great layout - exam advice - I PASSED!!!!!!, 15 Dec 2006
I used this book last year as part of a2 psychology and thought this book was the best of the lot (admittedly the eysenck one is pretty good also) but this one was just that bit better because it was more concise and was layed out in a way that meant the info was easier to remeber. When you go to a page it clearly states all the differetn approaches on the left hand page | | |