discourse in educational and social research

Configurational Comparative Methods: Qualitative Comparative

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rihoux, Benoit / Ragin, Charles C., PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), Configurational Comparative Methods paves the way for an innovative approach to empirical scientific work through a strategy that integrates key strengths of both qualitative (case-oriented) and quantitative (variable-oriented) approaches. This first-of-its-kind text is ideally suited for "small-N" or "intermediate-N" research situations, which both mainstream qualitative and quantitative methods find difficult to address. Benoit Rihoux and Charles C. Ragin, along with their contributing authors, offer both a basic, comparative research design overview and a technical and hands-on review of Crisp-Set QCA (csQCA), Multi-Value QCA (mvQCA), and Fuzzy-Set QCA (fsQCA). Key Features Discusses existing applications in many different fields and disciplines along with state-of-the-art coverage of the strengths and limitations of these techniquesDemonstrates further inventive ways of using QCA techniquesProvides advice on how to develop a comparative research design (case and variable selection) as well as a specific technique called MSDO/MDSO (most similar, different outcome/most different, same outcome).Shows how to perform the technical operations linked to three specific QCA techniques: csQCA, mvQCA, and fsQCAIncludes a glossary, an extensive bibliography, and a detailed list of good practices at every stage of the research process Intended Audience A must for any student or researcher who wants to engage in systematic cross-case comparison in the social and behavioral sciences, the book is ideal for use in upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level social science research methods courses.

Doing Management Research: A Comprehensive Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thietart, Raymond Alain / Et Al, N/A / Thietart, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), Doing Management Research, a major new textbook, provides answers to questions and problems which researchers invariably encounter when embarking on management research, be it quantitative or qualitative. This book will carefully guide the reader through the research process from beginning to end. An excellent tool for academics and students, it enables the reader to acquire and build upon empirical evidence, and to decide what tools to use to understand and describe what is being observed, and then, which methods of analysis to adopt. There is an entire section dedicated to writing up and communicating the research findings. Written in an accessible and easy-to-use style, this book can be read from cover to cover or dipped

The Handbook of Electrical Engineering

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Research & Education Association / Rea / Staff of Research Education Association, PUBLISHER: Research & Education Association, This handbook is a review of the important facts and concepts in electrical engineering. Comprehensive and concise, it is a handy reference source at all times for the professional and the student. It condenses the vast amount of detail characteristic of the subject mater and summarizes the essentials of the field. The book provides quick access to the important facts, principles, theorems, and equations in electrical engineering.

Research Linking Teacher Preparation and Student

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Guyton, Edith M. / Dangel, Julie Rainer, PUBLISHER: R&l Education, The case studies, research, and projects presented here strike at the very heart of effective teaching. The specific practices to improve student performance outlined here will spark classroom discussion and improve teacher practice.

Design and Launch an Online Social Networking Business in a

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sharp, Julien, PUBLISHER: Entrepreneur Press, WWW.(Your Social Network).COM Are you a virtual social butterfly? Captivated by the buzz of new media? Interested in setting the online social scene for others? And making a profit doing so? Tap into the millions of MySpace users and Facebook friends to create your own specialized social site In just seven days, identify your network niche; develop an inviting, interactive website; drive traffic and membership; build profitable online advertising relationships; and more Design an attractive, interactive social networking website using inexpensive, turnkey solutions that require no programming knowledge Define your community and set the tone Offer interactive features including profile pages, member search options, media add-ons, and more Generate traffic and membership using search engine optimization, viral and social marketing, and other techniques Cash in on your site with proven, revenue-generating solutions Use included resources to stay on the cutting-edge Sign on for social networking success

The Navigation of Feeling: A Framework for the History of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Reddy, William M., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, The Navigation of Feeling critiques recent psychological and anthropological research on emotions. William M. Reddy offers a new theory of emotions and historical change, drawing on research from many academic disciplines. This new theory makes it possible to see how emotions change over time, how emotions have a very important impact on the shape of history, and how different social orders either facilitate emotional life or make it more difficult. This theory is fully explored in a case study of the French Revolution.

Green Energy: An A-To-Z Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mulvaney, Dustin / Robbins, Paul, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), This initial volume in the SAGE Series on Green Society provides an overview of the social and environmental dimensions of our energy system, and the key organizations, policy tools, and technologies that can help shape a green-energy economy. Each entry draws on scholarship from across numerous social sciences, natural and physical sciences, and engineering. The urgency of climate change underscores the importance of getting the right technologies, policies and incentives, and social checks-and-balances in place. This reference resource will prepare those with a sparking interest in the topic to participate in what will hopefully become an equitable and intergenerational conversation about the impacts of our energy consumption and how to make it cleaner and greener. Via its 150 signed entries, Green Energy: An A-to-Z Guide" "provides students, professors, and researchers an invaluable reference, presented in both print and electronic formats. Its clear and accessible writing style, together with vivid photos, numerous cross-references, extensive resource guide, and other pedagogical tools make it a valuable tool for the classroom as well as for research purposes.

Her Voices: Hermeneutics of the Feminine

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kanjirathinkal, Matthew J. / Dasilva, Fabio B. / Kanjiranthinkal, Mathew J., PUBLISHER: University Press of America, Her Voices is a compilation of intriguing studies that explore some of the key issues and understandings that have become focal points of feminist discourse in recent times. This work examines subordination, marginalization and even the outright suppression of 'Her' voices by the linquistic, philosophical and other symbolic structures of a patriarchal and phallocratic society. Contents: Preface, Fabio B. Dasliva and Matthew Kanjirathinkal; Introduction: Her Voices: Toward a Feminist Social Theory, Fabio B. Dasilva, Matthew Kanjirathinkal and Kerry Rockquemore; Woman's Voice and the Discourse of Rape: An Analysis of Three Texts, Vasilkie Demos; No Man's Land: Definitions of 'Women Space' in Diana Rivers' Feminist Utopian Novels, Andrew James Cognard-Black; Visibility and the 'Speculum of Woman': What If He Went Back Into the Cave and Found Instead of Children, A Crone?, Mary Jeanne Larrabee; Tactile Sociality, Cynthia Willett; Queering the Phallus, Debra B. Bergoffen; Women in Dark Times: Rahel Varnhagen, Rosa Luxemburg, Hannah Arendt, and Me, Bat-Ami Bar On; Marxist Voices in Feminism, Frances Kominkiewicz; Women as Laborer and Product: A Marxist Analysis of Sexuality and Pornography in Late Capitalism, Michelle Y. Janning; Feminism and the Problem of Georges Batille, Ken Itzkowitz.

Introduction to Operations Research

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hillier, Frederick S., PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math, The 8th edition of" Introduction to Operations Research" remains the classic operations research text while incorporating a wealth of state-of-the-art, user-friendly software and more coverage of modern OR topics. The hallmark features of this edition include solid coverage of fundamentals and state-of-the-practice operations research software used in conjunction with examples from the text. This edition will also feature the latest developments in OR, such as metaheuristics, simulation, and spreadsheet modeling.

The Internet on Earth: A Geography of Information

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kellerman, Aharon / Thomas, Larry, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, A fascinating and vital area of research, the geography of information describes the role of information as both economic and commercial product and its distribution and movement across boundaries of cyberspace and conventional geography. Written by a pioneer in telecommunications geography research, this prize winning title (AAG award ) applies information geography to the world of high-tech, examining the latest wrinkles in the Internet, Silicon Valley, mobile telephony, and other key areas. the first book to provide both a context for the geography of information and a critical overview of recent research. Includes location-specific references and case studies. Examines the information society, information economy, telecommunications and its geographical impact.

Spreading the Gospel of the Modern Dance: Newspaper Dance

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Conner, Lynne / Conner, Lynn, PUBLISHER: University of Pittsburgh Press, In the fall of , newspaper dance writing in the United States evolved from a haphazard and largely throw-away subspecies of music criticism (covered by music and drama critics and sometimes sports and society columnists) into a specialized field of arts reporting and commentary. Lynne Conner investigates the watershed moment when New York City's three leading daily newspapers -- the New York World, the New York Herald Tribune, and the New York Times -- all hired full-time dance writers. Her investigation reveals the relationship between the rise of American concert dance, the solo and modern dance movements, and the emergence of its corresponding critical discourse, dance writing in American dailies. Conner analyzes the social, economic, and cultural issues affecting both forms, and presents a more complex interaction between the modern dance and its critical discourse than has been previously understood. At the center of her research is the work of three pioneering dance writers: Lucile Marsh, Mary E Watkins, and John Martin. A pioneering book in its own right, Spreading the Gospel of the Modern Dance is the first comprehensive history of American dance criticism. "Spreading the Gospel of the Modern Dance intertwines a history of modern dance with a history of newspaper publishing in a way that sheds new light on both histories. It is persuasive in the argument that the growth of an art form depends not simply upon the creation of innovative works by artists but also upon the education and cultivation of its audience, through the medium of mass journalism". Noel Carroll, University of Wisconsin "A fascinating account of American newspaper dance criticism.... Offers apanoramic view of changing styles in the format and content of American newspapers, and is therefore of interest not only to dance lovers, but also to anyone concerned with trends in the media". Jack Anderson, New York Times

Vygotsky's Educational Theory in Cultural Context

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kozulin, Alex / Ageyev, Vladimir / Miller, Suzanne, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Innovative ideas in educational psychology, learning, and instruction, originally formulated by Russian psychologist and educator Lev Vygotsky, are currently enjoying unprecedented popularity in the U.S., Latin America, Europe, and Russia. An international team of scholarly contributors provides comprehensive coverage of all the main concepts of Vygotsky's sociocultural theory. They emphasize its importance for the understanding of child development, and propose specific classroom applications.

Discourse Analysis â€" H.G. Widdowson

Discourse Analysis In perfette condizioni, fotocopiato, senza sottolineature Autore: Henry G. Widdowson Editore: Oxford University Press

Ethics in Research

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gregory, Ian, PUBLISHER: Continuum, This book encourages reflection upon the inescapable ethical dimensions of the conduct of research. Gregory explores how ethical concerns inform not only the conduct of research but how they enter into the very decision to engage in a piece of research, the interpretation of data and what is done with research findings. Issues arising from the reflections of the text will be brought to bear upon the character of the researcher, the place (if any) of codes in practice for researchers and whether if in deference to ethical considerations there are limitations upon what can be countenanced in the name of research.>

Managing Organizational Behavior

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tosi, Henry L. / Rizzo, John / Mero, Neal P., PUBLISHER: Wiley-Blackwell, "Managing Organizational Behavior, Fourth Edition," bridges cutting-edge theory with modern leadership and managerial practices. This proven textbook leads advanced undergraduates and MBAs through a discussion of individual behavior influences to a consideration of the social influences the individual encounters upon contact with groups and organizations. Bridges cutting-edge theory with modern leadership and managerial practices. Contains new material on diversity, international OB, and ethics. Applies theory and research with new and superior pedagogy. Provides strong teaching resources within an Instructor's Manual and Test Bank.

Guide to Federal Taxation

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Covins, Susan, Covins, PUBLISHER: Delmar Thomson Learning, This practical book teaches the basics of federal income taxation for both individuals and corporations with an emphasis on tax research and the legal aspects of dealing with the IRS. Detailed coverage of tax research shows students step-by-step how to utilize the IRS, Administrative Regulations and Rulings, Judicial System, and more. Numerous examples support every concept so students can see the concepts in action. Detailed calculations and explanations of the principles behind tax computations show readers step-by-step how to execute calculations. Hands-on review questions emphasize tax research to further hone student's research skills.

Cost-Effectiveness: A Primer

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Levin, Henry M., PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), Published in cooperation with the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory "Cost-Effectiveness will occupy a unique and important niche in the literature on normative economic analysis.... What Henry M. Levin does far better than other economic observer is to address the practical considerations in implementing cost analyses, with attention to the particular challenges of educational program evaluation. The educational evaluator with interest in costs will prize this book." --Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis "A very useful text for educational administrators as well as administrators in other public sectors. It would make an excellent textbook for students enrolled in educational or public administration courses. The concise text and numerous examples make the primer an interesting and useful guide and a valuable addition to the library of all those in public administration." --Resources in Review "Well organized, examining cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit, cost-utility, and cost-feasibility studies. It also highlights the benefits and pitfalls of these tools for decision making. The examples and applications used throughout the book are directed at educators but can be readily generalized to other professions and services... It is an excellent start... for the uninitiated who is interested in making or influencing decisions when dividing our society's resources." --American Journal of Occupational Therapy "A clear and concise guide to understanding-and using-cost- effectiveness techniques, this primer will be an essential resource for policymakers, evaluators, social researchers and students." --Institute for Research on Educational Finance and Governance "Twoattractive features of this book are the extensive use of examples to illustrate the concept and methodology of cost-effectiveness analysis and the excercises presented at the end of each chapter.... A very worthwhile publication for policymakers, administrators, and the beginning program evaluators." --Economics of Education Review "Henry M. Levin's Cost-Effectiveness seeks to help evaluators and administrators to understand the concepts, uses, and applications of cost-effectiveness, and also to provide a basic course of study for those who will then move on to higher levels. And, by and large, it succeeds.... Appendixes offer feedback on exercises and a very useful annotated bibliography. There is a brief list of references and a commendably full index.... A competent and useful text." --Evaluation in Higher Education In the midst of budget slashing and diminishing resources, the need for efficient public policies has never been greater. Henry M. Levin introduces the concepts, uses, and applications of cost analysis-demonstrating step-by-step methods of resolving evaluation and decision-making dilemmas through four key approaches: cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit, cost-utility, and cost-feasibility. Wh

Mastering Economic and Social History by David Taylor

Mastering Economic and Social History by David Taylor - Macmillan Education, Prima Edizione Ottime condizioni. Spedizione con raccomandata. Ritiro in zona gratuito.

The Science Question in Feminism

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harding, Sandra, PUBLISHER: Cornell University Press, Can science, steeped in Western, masculine, bourgeois endeavors, nevertheless be used for emancipatory ends? In this major contribution to the debate over the role gender plays in the scientific enterprise, Sandra Harding pursues that question, challenging the intellectual and social foundations of scientific thought.Harding provides the first comprehensive and critical survey of the feminist science critiques, and examines inquiries into the androcentricism that has endured since the birth of modern science. Harding critiques three epistemological approaches: feminist empiricism, which identifies only bad science as the problem; the feminist standpoint, which holds that women's social experience provides a unique starting point for discovering masculine bias in science; and feminist postmodernism, which disputes the most basic scientific assumptions. She points out the tensions among these stances and the inadequate concepts that inform their analyses, yet maintains that the critical discourse they foster is vital to the quest for a science informed by emancipatory morals and politics. Acquista Ora

From Tree to Table

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ring, Susan / Myott, Larry, PUBLISHER: Yellow Umbrella Books, Help young readers enjoy learning about social studies concepts with these colorful, photo-illustrated books. This series relates such areas as history, geography, and social relationships to the reader's everyday world. Yellow Umbrella Books feature engaging photos that closely correlate to the text. This series explores and supports social studies standards as required by the National Council for the Social Studies.

The Social Market Economy: Theory and Ethics of the Economic

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Koslowski, P. / Koslowski, Peter, PUBLISHER: Springer, The social market economy forms a fundamental theory of the market economy and an integrated economic and ethical theory of the economic order in which the political and societal conditions for the working of the market are included in the theory of the market economy. The social market economy is presented as a universal theory of the decisions to be made about the economic order in all cultures and is analysed in its basic theoretical foundations and in its application to the transition process from the planned to the market economy, particulary in the privatisation of socialised property in Russia and former East Germany. Leading German and Russian experts in the field as well as four classical texts present a systematic analysis of the social market economy from the point of view of economics, law, and ethics.

Criminal Injustice: Racism in the Criminal Justice System

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Neugebauer, Robynne, PUBLISHER: Canadian Scholars Press, This volume examines racism within the process of criminal justice. In every society criminal justice plays a key role establishing social control and maintaining the hegemony of the dominant economic classes. The contributors to this anthology argue that the differential treatment of people of colour and First Nations peoples is due to systemic racism within all levels of the criminal justice system, which serves these dominant classes. Ideological and cultural changes are preconditions for the success of anti-racist policies and practices within the criminal justice system and within other state institutions. Recommendations for transformations in justice policy and practice are provided. Robynne Neugebauer is Assistant Professor in Sociology at York University. Her research and teaching focus on criminology, policing, inequality in criminal justice, and wife assault; racism; education; and aging. Her books include Seniors and Sexuality: Experiencing Intimacy in Later Life; Aging and Inequality: Cultural Constructions of Differences; Racism and Institutional Change: Readings in Anti-Racism in Criminal Justice, Education, Health and Social Services; and Police-Community Relations (forthcoming).

Modern Science and Human Values

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lowrance, William W., PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Engaging in spirited debate and making reference to a broad range of issues in the physical and biological sciences, the social sciences, engineering, and medicine, this perceptive study analyzes how technical progress influences social thought and public policy, and how technical people play their complex roles as professional practitioners, advisors, and leaders. A major contribution to the debate over public policy and technology, this work will generate much discussion among engineers, physicians, academic and institutional researchers, and concerned politicians. For anyone concerned about the effects of technology on culture, it offers a lively, readable portrait of the modern scientific community and an insightful discussion of the influence of technology on social philosophy and individual belief.

Paying for Agricultural Productivity

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Alston, Julian M. / Smith, Vincent H. / Pardey, Philip G., PUBLISHER: International Food Policy Research Insitute, Agricultural research and development has stimulated enormous increases in agricultural productivity in the twentieth century. Now, in response to common pressures, countries the world over are changing how they manage and pay for agricultural R & D. Paying for Agricultural Productivity reviews agricultural R & D policy in Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States and assesses whether the new approaches are raising or lowering the efficiency and effectiveness of R & D. To complement the case studies, the book analyzes trends in R & D investment in twenty-two developed countries. Paying for Agricultural Productivity will be an invaluable resource for economic and development specialists concerned with agricultural research and development, as well as for farmers, food processors, agricultural wholesalers and retailers, environmentalists, and research scientists.

The Structuring of Labor Markets: The Steel and Construction

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Villa, Paola, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, With a wealth of empirical evidence, this study proposes that the social interaction of employers, workers, and unions are important factors in the structure of Italian labor markets. Incorporating research on job structure, employment conditions, recruitment methods, training programs, and workforce mobility, Dr. Villa offers a comprehensive, comparative study of the Italian steel and construction industries while shedding new light on the labor market field.

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