This handbook constitutes a single collection of well researched articles and essays on African politics, governance and development from the pre-colonial through colonial to the post-colonial eras. O
Eva Rass, a leading expert on the work of Allan Schore, presents a collection that provides an overview of his core ideas and makes accessible the evolution of his thought. Including interviews and or
"This book expands the fields of management, knowledge management, organizational development and learning. It facilitates in bench marking global practices in knowledge management but help the organi
"This book explores why creativity is so important to the global workplace and workforce. It provides information about the importance of creativity in this era of growing complexity and rapid change,
This edited collection presents recent developments, practical innovations, and policy reforms in the realm of microfinance in emerging markets. Microfinance has been hotly debated by ever-colliding c
"This book address existing disconnect between the mainstream of machine perception, based on bottom-up mathematical models of features, and new results of applied cognitive science that allows for cr
Assessment and Development Centres are very resource intensive, both in terms of time and money. Poorly trained assessors, resource people and role players can all have a huge adverse impact on the re
Educators in a number of disciplines and education researchers examine the impact technology is having on human development across a diverse group of disciplines. In sections on pedagogy and andra
This stimulating collection of essays by distinguished British, American, Australian and German scholars, originally published in 1985, offers a picture of the upsurge of New Unionism and the growth o
Contributing to the literature on using information and communication technology for sustainable development, computer and information scientists review applications and case studies in the use of
Contributors from accounting and business but also from industrial and mechanical engineering explore criteria for when a business can market its product or service as green or sustainable. Among t
This collection of papers aims to draw lessons and apply indigenous knowledge, wisdom and cultural traditions to suit policy contexts describing the (a) role of individuals (b) communities, and (
"This book covers issues which are broadly related to economic growth and sustainability in an era of global hyper competition and disruptive political events such as the recent Brexit vote in the Uni
Written primarily by Indian and Turkish authors, twenty papers examine the economic and social importance of infrastructure in SAARC countries, developing countries, Latin America, East Asia, Ghan
This collection examines the extent to which foreign capital from OECD member countries and BRICS has benefited the African continent's development over the last two decades. BRICS are still considere
This interdisciplinary edited collection presents original analysis on Mexico’s transition from the Millennium to the Sustainable Development Goals, departing from three main perspectives. In what are
Presenting a detailed look at the individuals, themes, and moments that shaped this important Progressive Era in American history, this valuable reference spans 25 years of reform and provides multidi
"This book provides business and government executives, researchers, and graduate students of I/O psychology with reference material that could be used in strategic human resource management operation
"This book summarizes the debate for the future and prospects of socio-economic and regional development of the European Union, under the fields of European, Economic-Geography, Sociology, Regional De
This anthology provides a collection of new essays on ethical and philosophical issues that concern the development, dispensing, and use of pharmaceuticals. This anthology brings together critical eth
A definitive reference on the thriving interdisciplinary field of applied early childhood development The cumulative scientific knowledge on early childhood is greater than at any other point across t
From sportswear and sweaters to lingerie and couture, knitwear accounts for most of the apparel we wear.Designing a Knitwear Collection is an all-in-one reference book: in addition to serving as an in
Davis, a library branch manager who has worked in collection development and electronic resources management, explains how libraries can help increase sharing of resources of cities and towns by c
Editors Narasimharao, Wright, Prasad, and Joshi present readers with a collection of research on the contemporary and emerging uses of outreach and science education as tools for regional developme
Business management researchers and others explore entrepreneurship and innovation in smart cities from such perspectives as digital swarms: social interaction and emergent phenomena in personal c
This book examines the policies, conducts, and performances of organizations tasked with developing medium and high technologies in Iran. This collection assists readers in understanding the interacti
The underlying notions in this collection of articles are that leadership can serve as a bridge between problems and solutions, that leadership theory stalled during the 1980s because it was all a
Explaining how to develop and evaluate decision support systems based on web data mining, computer scientists cover developing decision support systems, developing web mining systems, developing ef
This comprehensive reference uses an ecological perspective to sort out the complex mix of biological, psychological, social, and other factors influencing adolescent health as well as shaping profess
Editors Bas and Zhao present readers with a collection of academic essays and scholarly articles focused on contemporary approaches to the manufacturing of biotechnological products around the worl
This volume compiles 15 chapters by health and mental health researchers from North America, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, and the UK on workforce development in mental and behavioral heal
This detailed collection covers how the biological functions of histone deacetylases (HDACs) and histone acetyltransferases (HATs) can be detected in various experimental settings, both in vivo and in
Engineers, computer scientists, and others from Europe, Australia, South America, and the US present 16 articles on the design, development, and integration of reliable electronic health platforms.
A Comprehensive Guide to Toxicology in Nonclinical Drug Development, Second Edition is a valuable reference designed to provide a complete understanding of all aspects of nonclinical toxicology in the
Educators from the US provide 14 chapters on how coaches can conduct evaluations and facilitate professional development experiences in literacy programs from preschool through 12th grade. The chapter
Oceanographers and other environmental scientists, and engineers engaged with technology used in such fields, explore theoretical and historical aspects of cross-domain data management as applied to t
An international group of educators provides 35 essays on teacher education and professional development projects around the world. They describe programs and strategies, such as the implementation of
Scholars of engineering, business, art, medicine, and other fields explore methods and technologies for teaching creative problem solving in higher education. They discuss the context of higher educat
The 10 chapters in this volume examine the development, regulation, and consumption of functional foods like dietary supplements, phytonutrients, micronutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Biologists, bi
