From the palace courts of Henry VIII to the perennial glorious failures of British players on Wimbledon’s Centre Court, the history of tennis in Britain reflects important themes in Britain’s social h
This book validates the prolific contribution of Dr. Vera John-Steiner to the social sciences and extends her scholarship, teaching, and mentoring to a new generation of thinkers. Compiled as a compa
As a companion to John-Steiner's (linguistics and education, U. of New Mexico-Albuquerque) Selected Works educators and creativity specialists write letters to readers about the social construction of
Lake (multicultural education, Georgia Southern U.) introduces key themes in the education theory of Soviet psychologist Lev Vygotsky. This primer focuses in particular on his idea of the zone of prox
Paulo Freire's critical pedagogy has had a profound influence on contemporary progressive educators around the globe as they endeavor to rethink education for liberation and the creation of more human
Paulo Freire's critical pedagogy has had a profound influence on contemporary progressive educators around the globe as they endeavor to rethink education for liberation and the creation of more human
"Robert Lake has brought together the various pieces of Maxine Greene's life in these pages: Here are teachers, dancers, graphic artists, educational philosophers, and others. No one in these pages is
Droughts are a major hazard to both natural and human-dominated environments and those, especially of long duration and high intensity, can be highly damaging and leave long-lasting effects. This book
In a world where obesity has now reached epidemic proportions, a thorough understanding of the underlying causes of the problem is essential if society, public health initiatives and government polici
The development of the Internet has changed the environment for Geographical Information Systems (GIS), with the emphasis shifting from analysis to the sharing of data and information over the Interne
Exploring how Christianity became a world religion, this brief history examines Christian missions and their relationship to the current globalization of Christianity. A short and enlightening histor
Exploring how Christianity became a world religion, this brief history examines Christian missions and their relationship to the current globalization of Christianity. A short and enlightening histor
Nitty Gritty Grammar, Second edition, focuses on essential areas of English grammar that cause difficulty for developing writers at the high beginning to low intermediate levels. This Teacher's Manual
