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National Role Conceptions in a New Millennium Defining a Place in a Changing World

National Role Conceptions in a New Millennium Defining a Place in a Changing World

National Role Conceptions in a New Millennium examines the transformation of the international system through an examination of the role conceptions adopted by the different global actors. Advancing current role theory scholarship in International Relations the contributors take as their starting point the question of how international actors are responding to the reordering of the global system. They reflect on the rise of new actors and the reemergence of old rivalries the decline of established norms and the unleashing of internal political forces such as nationalism and parochialism. They argue that changes in the international system can impact how states define their roles and act as a variable in both domestic and international role contestations. Further they examine the redefinition of roles of countries and the international organizations that have been central to the US and western dominated world order including major powers in the world (the US Russia China Britain etc. ) as well as the European Union NATO and ASEAN. By looking at international organizations this text moves beyond the traditional subjects of role theory in the study of international relations to examine how roles are contested in non-state actors. National Role Conceptions in a New Millennium is the first attempt to delve into the individual motivations of states to seek role transition. As such it is ideal for those teaching and studying both theory and method in international relations and foreign policy analysis. | National Role Conceptions in a New Millennium Defining a Place in a Changing World

GBP 38.99
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Language and Learning in a Post-Colonial Context A Critical Ethnographic Study in Schools in Haiti

Language and Learning in a Post-Colonial Context A Critical Ethnographic Study in Schools in Haiti

This book explores the social political and historical forces that mediate language ideology and practices in post-colonial education and how such ideology and practices influence students’ academic achievement. Jean-Pierre provides empirical evidence that a relationship exists between language practices and school underperformance. He takes Haiti as the focus of study finding that students and teachers experience difficulty constructing knowledge in a setting in which the language they speak at home (Creole) differs from the language of instruction (French). The research is based on ethnographic data collected in classrooms in both private and public school settings in addition to different sectors of the society (e. g. state and private institutions). | Language and Learning in a Post-Colonial Context A Critical Ethnographic Study in Schools in Haiti

GBP 46.99
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Statistics in MATLAB A Primer

Statistics in MATLAB A Primer

Fulfilling the need for a practical user's guide Statistics in MATLAB: A Primer provides an accessible introduction to the latest version of MATLAB and its extensive functionality for statistics. Assuming a basic knowledge of statistics and probability as well as a fundamental understanding of linear algebra concepts this book covers capabilities in the main MATLAB package and the Statistics Toolbox. The student version of MATLAB presents examples of how MATLAB can be used to analyze data and offers access to a companion website with data sets and additional examples. It contains figures and visual aids to assist in application of the software and explains how to determine what method should be used for analysis. Statistics in MATLAB: A Primer is an ideal reference for undergraduate and graduate students in engineering mathematics statistics economics biostatistics and computer science. It is also appropriate for a diverse professional market making it a valuable addition to the libraries of researchers in statistics computer science data mining machine learning image analysis signal processing and engineering. | Statistics in MATLAB A Primer

GBP 175.00
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Methodism in Australia A History

Methodism in Australia A History

Methodism has played a major role in all areas of public life in Australia but has been particularly significant for its influence on education social welfare missions to Aboriginal people and the Pacific Islands and the role of women. Drawing together a team of historical experts Methodism in Australia presents a critical introduction to one of the most important religious movements in Australia's settlement history and beyond. Offering ground-breaking regional studies of the development of Methodism this book considers a broad range of issues including Australian Methodist religious experience worship and music Methodist intellectuals and missions to Australia and the Pacific. | Methodism in Australia A History

GBP 44.99
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Spirituality in Education in a Global Pluralised World

Spirituality in Education in a Global Pluralised World

A particular problem associated with international research in the field of spirituality and education is the reluctance of scholars to agree on what spirituality means with numerous descriptions increasing ambiguity and reducing the impact of research in the discipline. This book argues that it is important to understand spirituality as a unifying concept that has the potential to be meaningful in its application to the lives of children and young people in areas of learning and wellbeing. Chapters show why and how spiritual learning should be addressed across the curriculum with implications for the design of learning programs and environments. | Spirituality in Education in a Global Pluralised World

GBP 42.99
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Supply in a Market Economy

Supply in a Market Economy

Originally published in 1976 Supply in a Market Economy was a new kind of introductory micro-economics text which both assesses the usefulness of traditional theory in tackling social and economic problems and compares and contrasts the alternative approaches to the practical problems inherent in the allocation of scarce resources. Richard Jones has succeeded in bringing together the most useful features of a standard microeconomics theory book with empirical and applied material more usually dealt with separately in second year surveys of industrial organisation. The book gives full coverage to the standard theories of the firm of production of cost and scale and of location to recent critiques of these theories and to alternative approaches now being proposed. Integrated into this theoretical background is a clear analysis of the relationship of these theories to market structures and the economics of industry and a ‘real-world’ examination of markets in action – with individual sections on the control of rents on the water supply industry on the effect of taxation on commodities and on the economics of crime and its prevention. Supply in a Market Economy would prove to be an invaluable new course-book for first and second year students of microeconomics at the time and particularly for those non-specialists who were impatient to see the relevance and applications of traditional theory to real problems. Now it can be read in its historical context.

GBP 27.99
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A Reader in Visual Agnosia

A Reader in Visual Agnosia

The case study of John has provided a unique insight into the nature of visual agnosia and more broadly into the underlying processes which support human vision. After suffering a stroke John had problems in recognizing common objects faces seeing colours reading and finding his way around his environment. A Reader in Visual Agnosia brings together the primary scientific papers describing the detailed investigations for each visual problem which the authors carried out with John known as patient HJA. This work was summarised initially in To See But Not To See (1987) and 26 years later in A Case Study in Visual Agnosia Revisited (2013). The chapters are divided into 6 parts corresponding to the key areas of investigation: Integrative visual agnosia Perception of global form Face perception Colour perception Word recognition Changes over time Each part contains a short introduction written by the two leading researchers who worked with John which highlights the relations between the papers and demonstrates the pathway of the case analysis. The book will be invaluable to students and researchers in visual cognition cognitive neuropsychology and vision neuroscience.

GBP 48.99
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Policy Discourses in Malaysian Education A nation in the making

Policy Discourses in Malaysian Education A nation in the making

Since independence in 1957 Malaysia has become a globally-recognised industrial trading partner. With a 60% Muslim population it also enjoys the reputation of being a moderate and peaceful nation. However with just a short time left to realising its Vision 2020 of developed nationhood the pathway of nation building still seems ambiguous. There is a brewing tension in its race and ethnic relations which has permeated the various fronts namely politics society economics and education. This book analyses the education policies that have been formulated and implemented in Malaysia since independence. It demonstrates how these policy enactments have influenced the nation’s growth and transformation and the challenges faced in creating a model of equity and multicultural co-existence among its racially and ethnically diversified people. Shedding light on these issues it points towards the major mending that is needed for Malaysia to become a truly developed nation. Chapters include: Education of ethnic minorities in Malaysia: Contesting issues in a multiethnic society Access and equity issues in Malaysian higher education Graduate employability in government discourse: A critical perspective This comprehensive book is a case study on Malaysia that will supplement researchers and advance students in their understanding of a multi-racial society’s perspective and attitude towards education. | Policy Discourses in Malaysian Education A nation in the making

GBP 42.99
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A Textbook in Classical Tibetan

A Textbook in Classical Tibetan

A Textbook in Classical Tibetan is the first comprehensive course book in the Classical Tibetan language written in English. The textbook describes the grammar of pre-16th-century Classical Tibetan works for beginners and students of intermediate level. It is intended to cover the most essential topics that can be mastered within two semesters of an academic class. Classical Tibetan is a written Middle Tibetan language that has been in use in Tibet from the 9th century. Until the early 20th century it served all purposes from administrative to medical to religious. Nowadays Classical Tibetan remains an important part of religious identity and services for communities also outside of cultural Tibet foremost in India Nepal and Bhutan but also elsewhere most importantly in Europe North America and Australia. The main body of the textbook consists of an introduction to the Tibetan script eighteen lessons and a reading section. Each lesson elucidates several grammatical topics which are followed by an exercise and a word list. The chapter readings contain four supplementary readings. In addition to the main parts of the textbook a brief introduction to Tibetic languages provides linguistic context for the language taught in the textbook whereas the chapter Translations of Exercises and Readings contains translations and explanatory notes to the exercises provided at the end of each lesson as well as to the readings. A Textbook in Classical Tibetan is essential reading for both undergraduate and graduate students without any knowledge of Classical Tibetan but also for those who would like to deepen their experience of the language by reading annotated excerpts from well-known pieces of Tibetan literature.

GBP 44.99
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Writing in a Technological World

Writing in a Technological World

Writing in a Technological World explores how to think rhetorically act multimodally and be sensitive to diverse audiences while writing in technological contexts such as social media websites podcasts and mobile technologies. Claire Lutkewitte includes a wealth of assignments activities and discussion questions to apply theory to practice in the development of writing skills. Featuring real-world examples from professionals who write using a wide range of technologies each chapter provides practical suggestions for writing for a variety of purposes and a variety of audiences. By looking at technologies of the past to discover how meanings have evolved over time and applying the present technology to current working contexts readers will be prepared to meet the writing and technological challenges of the future. This is the ideal text for undergraduate and graduate courses in composition writing with technologies and professional/business writing. A supplementary guide for instructors is available at www. routledge. com/9781138580985

GBP 29.99
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Geomorphological Hazards in Los Angeles A Study of Slope and Sediment in a Metropolitan County

Geomorphological Hazards in Los Angeles A Study of Slope and Sediment in a Metropolitan County

This book first published in 1984 deals authoritatively with the nature and management of slope failures and sediment movement and their impact on the hazardous landscape of Los Angeles county. Bringing together for the first time a wide range of information derived from field observations interviews manuscript records local agency reports and published sources the book presents an analysis of the ways in which a rapidly developing metropolis has come to terms with complex geomorphological hazards. In particular the events accompanying the major storms of 1914 1934 1969 and 1978 are reconstructed in detail. | Geomorphological Hazards in Los Angeles A Study of Slope and Sediment in a Metropolitan County

GBP 27.99
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