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In introducing this collection of 14 chapters, Cortina (industrial/organizational psychology, George Mason U., Virginia) and Landis (psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology) emphasize the role of
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Written by a prominent figure in the field, this book provides an accessible introduction to comparative methodology. Drawing on a wide range of approaches throughout, it is essential reading for anyo
The volume contains the proceedings of the Conference on Operator Theory and its Applications, held in Gothenburg, Sweden, April 26-29, 2011, in honour of Professor Victor Shulman, on the occasion of
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This volume examines the EU’s changing educational context and its challenges. Based on an extensive survey of more than 2000 European Studies courses in 30 European countries, it maps and analyses th
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There is a growing interest in, and acceptance of, qualitative research approaches in the health science disciplines, both as standalone methodologies and integrated with quantitative designs in mixed
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