cognella academic publishing jul 2012 (27 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'In a globalized age, the need to understand the lives of others throughout the world has become increasingly important. The Nonwestern World: Perspectives on the Developing World and its Peoples examines the people, places and issues facing the developing world (non-Western) and the future of its relationship with the developed world (Western). This text brings together scholarship from a variety of academic perspectives to explore the issues and themes central to the study of the developing world and its peoples. Each section of The Nonwestern World includes a variety of discussion questions that are designed to give instructors the tools needed to engage their students in broader discussions on the developing world. With a range of relevant and current topics, students will be able to apply the lessons they learned from the book to their observations of events happening in the real-world today. This is an ideal text for courses dealing with the politics of the developing world, developing world culture, and globalization.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Contemporary Issues in Southeast Asian American Studies is the first anthology to critically examine Southeast Asian Americans and their communities. It offers contemporary perspectives of renowned Southeast Asian American scholars to complement insightful primary-source documents. Together, these selections highlight Southeast Asian American experiences from interdisciplinary and cross-cultural comparative approaches, and explore such topics and themes as: history, cultural productions, political activism and apathy, and economic and social integration. The essays are written in clear, jargon-free language accessible to undergraduate students, and each is followed by pedagogically engaging and provocative discussion questions. Students are encouraged to not only identify challenges and struggles but also to devise solutions to the difficult topics discussed in each chapter.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A Portrait of Humankind: Current Readings in Physical Anthropology contains articles that represent some of the most recent, cutting-edge research being done in physical anthropology. They include essays on the perceived conflicts between science and faith, work in forensic anthropology, primate social behavior, human origins and evolution, and aspects of modern human variability. These readings will enhance both lecture and laboratory classes in physical anthropology, and will allow students to study a variety of topics in greater detail. This reader is intended for undergraduates attending Intro to biological anthropology classes. It can be used to facilitate discussions during the lab period and to spark student interest as they write short papers on specific topics in biological anthropology.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Communicating Identity: Critical Approaches provides a poststructuralist engagement with contemporary theories of identity, which view identity as a construction, negotiation, and a process of communicative messages. Embracing an intersectional investigation of identity and examining the critical interworkings of race, class, gender, sexuality, and nation, this edited anthology contemplates the shifting and fluid dimensions of identities within spatial, temporal, and discursive contexts.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Ain't Nobody Worryin' was developed to provide a critical analysis of the unanswered question 'What does it mean to be a Black Man in America ' This text tackles some of the problems that have placed societal limitations on black men from all walks of life. The essays span a broad array of issues and concerns voiced about the lives of Black men in America from both a historical and contemporary perspective. The straightforward selections deliver a focused and engaging reading experience for students. This volume highlights specific topics found in popular discourse about African American Males and their experiences in America, including Black Male identity, sexuality, education, mentorship, relationships, and socialization. Coming from some of the most knowledgeable scholars in the field, the selected readings are certain to stimulate further research and meaningful discussion in classrooms, as well as in focus groups or educational think tanks.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Patterns in Politics offers a balanced mix of historical documents on American politics, readings on American political history, and recent political data. This text is designed to frame questions about American Government within a broader context of how people in societies manage their relationships and resolve conflicts. A wealth of current and historical data on public opinion and political behaviors is utilized to give instructors the opportunity to develop a wide range of open- and closed-ended questions. They also facilitate critical thinking about changing patterns in American politics and government. The selected historical documents present a respectful view of the role religion and faith played in the founding period, in addition to providing unique insights into American political culture during this time.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What do infants understand about the physical world What influence do parents have in their child's development of a conscience Are popular teens more at-risk for substance use problems What are the characteristics of a successful marriage Growing Up, Growing Older: Perspectives on Lifespan Development answers these questions and more.The book brings together classic and cutting-edge research on human development from the prenatal period to late adulthood. Focusing on the broad themes of perceptual, cognitive, social, and emotional development, this volume includes essential readings from leaders in the fields of attachment, language development, peer relations, gender, moral development, marriage, and others. Growing Up, Growing Older is designed to introduce students of lifespan development to research and theory that shape the way we understand the developing person.Growing Up, Growing Older: - Allows an in-depth examination of key issues addressed in developmental research.- Provides the flexibility to be used as a stand-alone textbook for advanced courses or as a supplement for general courses.- Facilitates a deeper understanding of developmental theories and research methods.- Enriches students' understanding of topics that can be summarized only briefly in traditional textbooks.>Lara Mayeux received her Ph.D. in developmental psychology from the University of Connecticut in 2003. She is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Oklahoma, where she teaches developmental psychology courses at both the graduate and undergraduate level. Her research interests include peer status, aggression, and social self-perceptions in childhood and adolescence. Dr. Mayeux co-edited the book Popularity in the Peer System, and her research on popular adolescents has been widely cited.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Psychology majors often have difficulty transitioning from being a college student to a working psychology graduate. Introduction to Academic and Career Opportunities in Psychology is designed to help psychology majors plan for careers after graduation, before they graduate.

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Few ideas are as taken for granted in modern society as the notion that people have selves. The Self in Society provides students with a thought-provoking set of readings to ignite their curiosity about this assumption. Most sociology courses aim to examine the relationship between the individual and society, but give scant attention to the individual side of the equation. Beginning with the established classic statements on the self, the readings trace the social origins of the idea that people have unique destinies they must understand and fulfill. They consider how to approach the self as a topic of study. They investigate how culture and individual experiences shape the personal self. The readings relate to sociological subfields such as race and ethnicity, sex and gender, religion, and inequality. They examine the possibility of selfhood among animals, and introduce recent research from neuroscience. Discussion questions and further readings after each chapter promote additional study. Whether used alone or as a supplement to a traditional text, The Self in Society can be a key to enhancing the sociological imagination.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Critical Issues in Broadcast News explores the functions, roles, and impact of broadcast and electronic news. The book is intended as a general introduction to the most critical issues in contemporary broadcast and electronic news. It works to enhance student appreciation and critical evaluation of various public and commercial broadcast and electronic news sources, as well as provide an understanding of how radio, television, and online news is defined and produced. The readings offer a wide range of theoretical and practical issues associated with the production, consumption, and dissemination of radio, television, and online news. This book is essential reading for students aspiring to careers in broadcast and electronic news, and for news consumers looking for an overview of critical issues facing television, radio, and online news today.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Applied Concepts in Communication Studies is an introductory level textbook designed for instructors teaching large, lecture-style courses. While covering all the basic concepts in communication, performance related elements, such as student speeches, are limited. Instead, this text incorporates content not found in traditional introductory communication textbooks, including the Internet, social media, and culture. Each chapter begins with an outline of the learning objectives and concludes with discussion questions a bridge to the next chapter. An extensive set of references is also provided to give students instant access to more in-depth resources on each topic. Adopting instructors will have access to a complete set of Power Point slides.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Traditional textbooks on American government focus on the foundations and structures of our political system. Seldom do such texts explore American government, its processes, procedures, challenges, and opportunities, from the unique perspectives of individuals with a developing awareness of their responsibilities as citizens. American Democracy and Citizenship departs from the norm of introductory texts by weaving the personal stories of individuals new to political consciousness into its discussion of American government. Rather than relate these personal stories through a third-person narrative, the book is written as a collection of personal essays. These are based on the long-form interviews Dr. Brian Calfano has conducted with his students in introductory American government courses during the past eight years.

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Computer Science Applications: Object Oriented Programming is a comprehensive anthology of reference articles for first and second semester Computer Science courses. These articles, drawn from a wide variety of sources and experiences, include detailed discussions, explanations and examples that deliver an engaging learning experience for students. Using high-level concepts, rather than simply focusing on the syntax of Java, this text delivers a complete and in-depth coverage of all the essential topics typically found in the CS1 and CS2 syllabi.Computer Science Applications is divided into seven sections, each prefaced by an overview of the topic:

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Mass Media Socialization Research introduces a variety of theoretical tools, concepts and frameworks to help readers better understand and analyze mass media socialization studies. Designed for both graduate and advanced undergraduate students, this anthology contains a unique selection of twenty-four essays covering the various mass media channels, including television, film, and the Internet. The essays in Mass Media Socialization Research are grouped into three parts:

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Few ideas are as taken for granted in modern society as the notion that people have selves. The Self in Society provides students with a thought-provoking set of readings to ignite their curiosity about this assumption. Most sociology courses aim to examine the relationship between the individual and society, but give scant attention to the individual side of the equation. Beginning with the established classic statements on the self, the readings trace the social origins of the idea that people have unique destinies they must understand and fulfill. They consider how to approach the self as a topic of study. They investigate how culture and individual experiences shape the personal self. The readings relate to sociological subfields such as race and ethnicity, sex and gender, religion, and inequality. They examine the possibility of selfhood among animals, and introduce recent research from neuroscience. Discussion questions and further readings after each chapter promote additional study. Whether used alone or as a supplement to a traditional text, The Self in Society can be a key to enhancing the sociological imagination.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Shades of Blue: Practice and Possibility in Policing explores issues essential to understanding the complex purposes and effects of contemporary law enforcement in a democratic society. Through seminal writings by noted policing pioneers, students are introduced to the philosophies and strategies associated with the professional and community eras in policing. Articles on officer desirability, as expressed in recruitment policies and through citizen feedback, accord students insight into who is, and should be, empowered to implement the policing mandate. Readings on controversial policing practices, including seemingly extralegal acts of racial profiling and 'street justice,' bespeak ways in which the police potentially foster and sustain public resentment through perpetuation of perceptible injustice. Shades of Blue concludes with selections on the ostensible dissolution of the greatly heralded and hyped community policing epoch in American policing, underscoring the evidenced increase in preoccupation with public security and ensuant surveillance. This is an ideal text for use in introduction to criminal justice and policing classes, or as a read for anyone interested in learning more about the American law enforcement system.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.