This volume examines these patterns of demographic and economic change in developing nations by focusing on urbanization and migration in Taiwan, and by investigating the linkages between these proces
This book documents the creation and evaluation of the Al Manaahil television series, which set out to teach Arabic language and reading skills to Arab children of elementary-school age. It also discu
This book argues that the area of special education namely, pre-service and in-service teachers, counsellors, and psychologists can better prepare individuals with disabilities in making a successful
The transition to democracy in Latin America encompasses adjustments in norms and institutions regarding the strictures of the rule of law. This book addresses the critical role of the judiciary in th
This book represents the first attempt to conceptualize the social and cultural impact of transnational enterprises on host nations and to provide empirical and analytical material on the subject.
This book examines NATO and the state of transatlantic security relations, as well as the challenges that the Alliance is likely to face, in the early 21st century.
This interdisciplinary volume explains how the current world information war began and how it has developed, as well as examining how the West is learning to defend itself and where it remains vulnera
This book provides a clear guide for companies to understand cyber from a business perspective rather than a technical perspective, and to build resilience for their business. Written by a world-
This book provides a clear guide for companies to understand cyber from a business perspective rather than a technical perspective, and to build resilience for their business. Written by a world-
Analyzing the current ‘authoritarian’ political moment in different areas of the world, this book elicits and addresses the paradoxical persistence of neoliberal economics, politics and policies and t
First published in 1984, most of the contributors were trained as or by social psychologists. All share a common approach, focusing on the individual as s/he is buffeted about by social forces and cop
Originally published in 1984, this work is organised in three parts. Part 1 explores what a structure is. Part 2 critically explores the dynamic (energic) conceptualization of psychological and s
This text examines the rise to power of William Pitt, the Younger (1759-1806), Britain's youngest head of government, and explores how he achieved this.
What makes girls avoid math, science, and technology in school? And what can teacher educators do to help new teachers keep this from happening so that all of our children's talents can find expressio
This volume offers a thorough analysis of the institutions of government in South Korea, their transformation by the introduction of political pluralism, and the impact of that on the country's econom
This book gives new teachers an idea of how to get the most out of primary school work relationships. It uses actual experiences, questionnaires and check lists to help the inexperienced.
This handbook allows rapid reference to conditions commonly encountered in school-aged children, and to rare diseases as well. It focuses particularly on the impact of the condition on the child's abi
This text focuses on religious education, history, geography and cross-curricular planning in the primary school. It includes discussion of the purpose of education, and how the humanities fit into th
First published in 2012, this title presents the basics of how ‘to do’ philosophy - what it is, how we can think, the nature of logic, some special terms - in a straightforward and easy to understand
This text outlines the future roles of schools, business and industry, higher and adult education. Using examples of learning communities that are adapting for the future, the author describes the con
Tackling Truancy in Schools is an up-to-date comprehensive text on the subject of truancy. It synthesises and brings together in a practical way recent knowledge and ideas on truants and truancy.
Topics in this volume include: foundations and principles; teaching the proccesses of language arts; teaching the content of language arts; and connecting teaching and learning.
This study treats the Weimar Republic and the Third Reich as a continuum, exploring a series of key themes through the 1920s and 1930s, without artificial breaks. It considers political, economic, soc
A guide to publishing content in the DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, and WebDVD formats. It helps readers learn what they need to create, produce, and master DVDs - including a firsthand look at professional prod
Boris plug-in applications, including Graffiti, FX, and Red, permit video editors to add titling, effects, compositing, and 3D capabilities to their nonlinear editing systems. This guide - for users o
In this title, first published in 1978, the authors survey the historical and contemporary research relating to two-dimensional visual-geometric illusions. They summarise and evaluate theories of
Originally published in 1966 On the Syllogism and Other Logical Writings assembles for the first time the five celebrated memoirs of Augustus De Morgan on the syllogism.
This book illustrates the intricacies and interdependencies of our climate system, the sea ice of the polar regions, and the chaotic weather systems of middle latitudes. It discusses the objective eva
In this original interpretation and critique of Paul Ramsey’s ethical thought, D. Stephen Long traces the development of one of the mid-twentieth century’s most important and controversial religious s
Exploring the future of strategic analysis, this book identifies problems at the heart of the historical U.S. failure to perform effective strategic analysis, then explains and dramatizes how new appl
This text is designed to provide students and others with a theoretical and factual base for understanding the complex questions posed by continued reliance on nuclear weapons to protect geopolitical
This text is designed to provide students with a solid theoretical and methodological base for understanding how the present international system works, how that system is likely to evolve given curre
In the spring of 1983, concerned representatives from the communication technology, education, and government sectors gathered at a conference to explore possibilities for tele-education. This book pr
Reservation politics certainly affect the quality of life in Indian communities, and the outlook for Indian self-determination movement cannot be assessed without an understanding of tribal government
This book explores developments in environmental policy and politics in recent years and assesses the likely long-term effects of the dramatic economic and political trends in the post-Soviet era.
Two into One provides the first systematic and comparative study of the politics and processes involved in the change from a bicameral to a unicameral national legislature.
The authors of this book assess the prospects for production of oil and gas from U.S. domestic reserves and resources to the year 2000, using different scenarios with varying assumptions about numbers
