First-person narratives are a fundamental tool of the qualitative researcher. One of the latest volumes in the Qualitative Research Methods series, The Life Story Interview provides specific suggesti
The eight contributions in this book for administrators, researchers, and students discuss service integration in terms of its various meanings, research on assessment methods, and the relevance of so
Providing a unified coverage of the latest research and applications methods and techniques, this book is devoted to two interrelated techniques for solving some important problems in machine intellig
Design encompasses some of the highest cognitive abilities of human beings, including creativity, synthesis and problem solving. A substantial and varied range of research methods has been developed a
Designing safety into every facet of your construction organization isn t just sensible, it s also profitable.... Featuring proven safety management methods gathered from fifteen years or research at
In his most probing and expansive work to date, Jerome Kagan—one of this country's leading psychologists—demonstrates that innovative research methods in the behavioral sciences and neurobiology, toge
A lucid presentation of the meditative methods, mantras, mandalas and other devices used, as well as a penetrating interpretation of their significance in the light of contemporary meditative research
This book provides a straightforward introduction to child development. It also covers the methods and problems of research into children, and the application of new findings in practical life.
First published as What is Rhythmanalysis?, this title is now available as part of the Bloomsbury Research Methods series.In recent years, there has been growing interest in Henri Lefebvre’s posthumou
First published as What is Rhythmanalysis?, this title is now available as part of the Bloomsbury Research Methods series.In recent years, there has been growing interest in Henri Lefebvre’s posthumou
Noise, apart from dust, is one of the most common pollutants in the environment. This book will include information on new, innovative, advanced research and evaluation methods characterising the acou
This book addresses one of the most important research activities in empirical macroeconomics. It provides a course of advanced but intuitive methods and tools enabling the spatial and temporal disagg
How cutting-edge economics can improve decision-making methods for doctorsAlthough uncertainty is a common element of patient care, it has largely been overlooked in research on evidence-based medicin
Using a mix of quantitative methods and case study research, this book critically assesses the impact of party governments in different institutional settings on welfare state generosity and labour ma
This book offers an updated overview of the most recent research advances in the field, a comparison of established techniques and methods, a discussion on current experimental and translational chall
A variety of modern research in analysis and discrete mathematics is provided in this book along with applications in cryptographic methods and information security, in order to explore new techniques
This book reports on the latest research and developments in the field of cybersecurity, particularly focusing on personal security and new methods for reducing human error and increasing cyber awaren
This book offers a broad overview of mobile communications and its databases, focusing on the processes and methods used in mobile communication networks. Drawing upon the insights of leading research
The second edition of this best-selling Handbook presents a fully updated and expanded overview of research, providing the latest perspectives on the analysis of theories, techniques, and methods used
This book introduces state-of-the-art approaches, methods and research, focusing on smart management of rainwater. In addition, it provides an overview of projects from across the world, illustrating
Teach students to master the most proven methods in project management as well as new techniques and today's most recent research with Kloppenborg's CONTEMPORARY PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 4E. This edition p
Originally published in 1989, this title for the first time in one volume, organized and discussed the fundamental advances in theory, technology, and research methods in educational psychology, at th
Eugene Burns worked tirelessly and meticulously to research and understand the fundamentals of fly fishing. He questioned traditional fishing methods and ideas used for hundreds of years and honed in
The book is a timely report on advanced methods and applications of computational intelligence systems. It covers a long list of interconnected research areas, such as fuzzy systems, neural networks,
This volume explores specific approaches that have shown to result in crop yield increases. Research on the physiological understanding of these methods has led to the development of practical applica
This book explores methods to reduce the rate of clients not improving or deteriorating after couple or family therapy by integrating research into clinical practice. The chapter authors present routi
Natural Fiber Textile Composite Engineering sheds light on the area of the natural fiber textile composites with new research on their applications, the material used, the methods of preparation, the
This book presents the first comprehensive overview of the properties and fabrication methods of GaN-based power transistors, with contributions from the most active research groups in the field. 
"This book explores emerging research on the ever-growing field of big data and facilitates further knowledge development on methods for handling and interpreting large data sets, providing multi-disc
This book addresses the impact of the "Action Systems" formal method in Computer Science research. Formal Methods in general address the question of transforming software engineering into a
The tenth and final volume in the series Research Advances in Sustainable Micro Irrigation, this valuable book focuses on new and recent innovations in technology, methods, and applications for micro
Severus of Antioch presents the latest research and offers many fresh insights into the exegetical methods, theology, reception history, and asceticism of Severus, a key figure in the Oriental Orthodo
This brief text on social research methodology teaches students of sociology and related disciplines how standard methods can be adapted towards critical ends. The second edition has been updated thro
This brief text on social research methodology teaches students of sociology and related disciplines how standard methods can be adapted towards critical ends. The second edition has been updated thro
Paul Stoneman and Nigel Gilbert breathe new energy into this classic bestselling textbook providing clear, relevant advice and extensive coverage of all the research methods you need to understand tod
Paul Stoneman and Nigel Gilbert breathe new energy into this classic bestselling textbook providing clear, relevant advice and extensive coverage of all the research methods you need to understand tod
Analysis, assessment, and data management are core competencies for operation research analysts. This volume addresses a number of issues and developed methods for improving those skills. It is an out
With Absolutely Positively Gundog Training, Milner has taken the latest scientific research into how dogs learn and combined it with his own vast experience and commonsense training methods. The resul
This book covers the latest results in the field of risk analysis. Presented topics include probabilistic models in cancer research, models and methods in longevity, epidemiology of cancer risk, engin
How is medical knowledge made? New methods for research and clinical care have reshaped the practices of medical knowledge production over the last forty years. Consensus conferences, evidence-based m