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Social Sciences & Humanities
In southern Africa, a diverse list covers Psychology and Social Work at an undergraduate level, and includes Research Methodology for the social sciences, the classic Handbook of Public Relations, and poetry anthologies and plays for southern African students in English and several African languages. Lecturers can also access Oxford’s deep list of literature and literature resources such as the Oxford World Classics via the Southern African sales team.
Development Studies
Oxford has a diverging list of student and academic works in the broad field of
Development Studies, including those dealing with communities, developing countries,
the politics of aid, and food security.
English
OUPSA publishes introductory texts on poetry and literature written with the socio
cultural context of South African students in mind.
Psychology
Oxford’s undergraduate Psychology textbooks provide a trusted foundation in the
discipline while offering ample application within the South African context. A range of
well-researched books at postgraduate level is available on our United Kingdom and
United States lists. Available with lecturer support.
Public Relations and the media
Oxford publishes books in this field which are applicable to students, yet are also
suitable for industry practitioners. Our flagship title is the market-leading
Handbook of Public Relations. Available with lecturer support.
Research Methodology
Many senior undergraduate and honours courses require students to have a thorough
knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods. Trusted research
methodology texts are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate students
within a broad range of disciplines. Available with lecturer support.
Social Work
We have a small list of specialised Social Work titles published in South Africa,
including Person Centred Facilitation, Working with
Groups, and Social Welfare and Social Development. Also, our
introductory titles in Psychology and Sociology are suited to Social Work students.
Sociology
OUPSA Sociology textbooks address key areas within the discipline while offering
ample application within the South African context.
