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Japan and China in the World Political Economy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pekkanen Saadia / Pekkanen, Saadia / Tsai, Kellee, PUBLISHER: Routledge, Two powers in East Asia today stong>andong> to define the region's economic ong>andong> commercial future: Japan, which rose in a spectacular industrial burst to become at present the world's second largest economy; ong>andong> ong>Chinaong>, which is rapidly advancing towards a market economy under the watchful eye of the world. While much has been made of Japan ong>andong> ong>Chinaong>'s particular economic institutions ong>andong> ong>developmentong>al paths, few works analyze them in a comparative framework. Including contributions from leading academics, the text focuses on the period from the s to the onset of the s, reviewing the experiences of Japan ong>andong> ong>Chinaong> across the areas of ong>developmentong>, trade, investment, finance ong>andong> technology. Drawing on a combination of official documents, economic statistics, case studies ong>andong> original fieldwork, this book will give political scientists, political economists, business concerns, ong>andong> policy analysts a firmer grasp of the role Japan ong>andong> ong>Chinaong> stong>andong> to play in the world political economy.

The Western Heritage: -Present

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kagan, Donald / Turner, Frank M. / Ozment, Steven E., PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, Present a strong, clear narrative account of the central ong>developmentong>s in Western history.. The book calls attention to certain critical themes--the ong>developmentong> of political freedom ong>andong> constitutional government; the shifting relations among religion, society, ong>andong> the state; the ong>developmentong> of science ong>andong> technology ong>andong> their impact on thought ong>andong> social institutions; ong>andong> the major religious ong>andong> intellectual currents that have shaped Western culture. Acquista Ora

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Development Microeconomics

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bardhan, Pranab K. / Udry, Christopher, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, ong>Developmentong> Microeconomics is the first in a series of books which looks at the entire spectrum of ong>developmentong> economics issues ong>andong> combines the strengths of conventional ong>developmentong>al thought with the insights of contemporary mainstream economics. The main new conceptual tool used is the application of the theory of imperfect information ong>andong> the effects this has on the behavior of economic agents. This book is designed specifically for graduate students.

Software Engineering: Principles and Practice

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: van Vliet, Hans, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, Software Engineering: Principles ong>andong> Practice challenges the reader to appreciate the issues, design trade-offs ong>andong> teamwork required for successful software ong>developmentong>. This new edition has been brought fully up to date, with complete coverage of all aspects of the software lifecycle ong>andong> a strong focus on all the skills needed to carry out software projects on time ong>andong> within budget. Highlights of the third edition include: * Fully updated chapters on requirements engineering ong>andong> software architecture. * New chapters on component-based software engineering, service orientation ong>andong> global software ong>developmentong>. * Extensive coverage of the human ong>andong> social aspects of software ong>developmentong>. * Balanced coverage of both traditional, heavyweight ong>developmentong> ong>andong> agile, lightweight ong>developmentong> approaches such as Extreme Programming (XP). Written to support both introductory ong>andong> advanced software engineering courses, this book is invaluable for everyone in software ong>developmentong> ong>andong> maintenance who wants an accessible account of the problems incurred in large-scale software ong>developmentong> ong>andong> the proposed solutions. A companion website with additional resources for students ong>andong> instructors can be found at www.wileyeurope.com/college/van vliet

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Transforming Capitalism and Patriarchy: Gender and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gordon, April A., PUBLISHER: Lynne Rienner Publishers, Gordon analyzes the interplay between capitalism, ong>developmentong> ong>andong> the status of African women. Drawing on the work of both African ong>andong> Western researchers, she shows that capitalist ong>developmentong> projects have mainly benefited a small stratum of African elites ong>andong> proposes concrete strategies for making it more equitable for women.

Game Theory and National Security

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brams, Steven / Kilgour, D. Marc, PUBLISHER: Wiley-Blackwell, In this path-breaking theoretical work, political scientist Steven Brams ong>andong> mathematician Mark Kilgour show how game theory can be applied to the rigorous ong>developmentong> ong>andong> thoughtful analysis of several critical problems that afflict the security of nations, from the deterrence of foes who might launch attacks, to the stabilization of crises that could explode into wars. In addition, they analyze a variety of related questions, including the interlocking preferences that fuel arms races, the strategic impact that Star Wars may have on nuclear deterrence, ong>andong> optimal strategies for verifying arms control treaties. Of interest to students on international relations ong>andong> foreign policy as well as those concerned with the formal analysis of conflict, Game Theory ong>andong> National Security provides new foundations for understong>andong>ing the rational basis of international conflict.

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E-Learning Theory and Practice

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Haythornthwaite, Caroline / ong>Andong>rews, Richard, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), In" "E-learning Theory ong>andong> Practice the authors set out different perspectives on e-learning. The book deals with the social implications of e-learning, its transformative effects, ong>andong> the social ong>andong> technical interplay that supports ong>andong> directs e-learning. The authors present new perspectives on the subject by exploring the way teaching ong>andong> learning are changing with the presence of the Internet ong>andong> participatory media; providing a theoretical grounding in new learning practices from education, communication ong>andong> information science; addressing e-learning in terms of existing learning theories, emerging online learning theories, new literacies, social networks, social worlds, community ong>andong> virtual communities, ong>andong> online resources; ong>andong> emphasizing the impact of everyday electronic practices on learning, literacy ong>andong> the classroom, locally ong>andong> globally.This book is for everyone involved in e-learning including teachers, educators, graduate students ong>andong> researchers.

Learning to Revolt: The Role of Students in the National

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Natsis, James J., PUBLISHER: University Press of America, This historical monograph offers a unique look at the independence movement in Tunisia, during French colonial rule, from a perspective largely neglected by scholars: the voice of the students who were major participants. The experience of Tunisia's students lends to a better comprehension of the relationship between Western education ong>andong> the inception ong>andong> ong>developmentong> of a nationalist movement. James Natsis takes a sweeping look at student/youth associations ong>andong> organizations from their beginnings in to independence in . The theoretical framework of this study is based on colonial educational policy ong>andong> its resulting effects on conflict theory ong>andong> alienation theory. Natsis also considers the impact of external influences such as Communism ong>andong> Pan-Arabism.

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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 ong>andong> managerial practices. This proven textbook leads advanced undergraduates ong>andong> MBAs through a discussion of individual behavior influences to a consideration of the social influences the individual encounters upon contact with groups ong>andong> organizations. Bridges cutting-edge theory with modern leadership ong>andong> managerial practices. Contains new material on diversity, international OB, ong>andong> ethics. Applies theory ong>andong> research with new ong>andong> superior pedagogy. Provides strong teaching resources within an Instructor's Manual ong>andong> Test Bank.

Evolutionary Theory: Paths Into the Future

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pollard, Jeffrey W., PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, Disputes the current neo-Darwinian theory of evolution while suggesting alternative patterns of evolutionary change. It presents some considerations ong>andong> constraints that a new ong>andong> more adequate theory must have. Discusses the importance of ong>developmentong>al mechanics on both the large-scale (macroevolutionary) ong>andong> small-scale (microevolutionary) levels. Includes a range of contributions by important ong>andong> sometimes controversial authors, among them Sir Karl Popper--one of the greatest living scientific philosophers, ong>andong> Howard Temin--a Nobel Laureate.

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Gender

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Colebrook, Claire, PUBLISHER: Palgrave MacMillan, This book offers a clear introductory overview of the concept of gender. It places gender in its historical contexts ong>andong> traces its ong>developmentong> from the Enlightenment to the present, before moving on to the evolution of the concept of gender from within the various stances of feminist criticism, ong>andong> recent ong>developmentong>s in queer theory ong>andong> post-feminism. Close analysis of key literary texts, including Frankenstein, Paradise Lost ong>andong> A Midsummer Night's Dream, shows how specific styles of literature enable reflection on gender.

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Marcello D'Orta Short texts by junior school children on the Bible ong>andong> religious theory ong>andong> practice.

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Statistical Learning Theory

Come nuovo. Volume universitario sulla teoria statistica dell'autoapprendimento di Vapkin. Vendo causa errato acquisto. A comprehensive look at learning ong>andong> generalization theory. The statistical theory of learning ong>andong> generalization concerns the problem of choosing desired functions on the basis of empirical data. Highly applicable to a variety of computer science ong>andong> robotics fields, this book offers lucid coverage of the theory as a whole. Presenting a method for determining the necessary ong>andong> sufficient conditions for consistency of learning process, the author covers function estimates from small data pools, applying these estimations to real-life problems, ong>andong> much more.

Revelation of Love: Scripture, Prayers, and Reflections for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Turoldo, David M., PUBLISHER: Pauline Books & Media, Scripture, Prayers ong>andong> ong>Reflectionsong> for Eucharistic Adoration.

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Elementary Probability Theory with Stochastic Processes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chung, K. L. / Chung, Kai Lai, PUBLISHER: Springer, This book provides an elementary introduction to probability theory ong>andong> its applications. The emphasis is on essential probabilistic reasoning, amply motivated, explained ong>andong> illustrated with a large number of carefully selected samples. The fourth edition adds material related to mathematical finance, as well as expansions on stable laws ong>andong> martingales.

The New Complete Keeshond

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cash, Ron / Cash, Carol / Stark, Robin, PUBLISHER: Howell Books, Incorporating material from Clementine Peterson's masterpiece, The Complete Keeshond, this completely updated edition features thorough sections on history ong>andong> ong>developmentong>, character ong>andong> versatility, achievements in the show ring ong>andong> Obedience competition, ong>andong> care ong>andong> training.

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Marriages & Families: Intimacy, Diversity, and Strengths

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Olson, David / DeFrain, John / Skogrong>andong>, Linda, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Langua, An introductory text, "Marriages ong>andong> Families" accentuates the positive aspects of relationships ong>andong> focuses on enriching students' knowledge ong>andong> experience in building strong, successful couple ong>andong> family relationships. The authors, seasoned family scholars ong>andong> therapists, integrate research, theory, ong>andong> practical applications with an interdisciplinary perspective on marriage ong>andong> family. To enhance teaching ong>andong> student learning, an updated AWARE (Awareness of Attitudes ong>andong> Relationships Expectations) Online computerized assessment contains 15 categories that match the chapters of the book.

Direct Methods in the Theory of Elliptic Equations

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Necas, Jindrich / Tronel, Gerard / Kufner, Alois, PUBLISHER: Springer, Necas's famous book Direct methods in the theory of elliptic equations has become stong>andong>ard reference material on the mathematical theory of linear elliptic equations ong>andong> systems, ong>andong> also on the related function spaces framework. It provides a concise ong>andong> self-contained introduction to the modern theory of partial differential equations, the theory of weak solutions ong>andong> related topics. It is recommended to scientists working in the field of partial differential equations, postgraduate ong>andong> graduate students, ong>andong> applied mathematicians. The first chapter is devoted to directs methods, introduction to the Sobolev spaces, weak solution, Lax-Milgram theorem, Galerkin metods ong>andong> spectral theory. The second chapter deals with the basic properties of Sobolev spaces (imbeddings, traces, compact imbeddings, fractional spaces).The third chapter contains existence ong>andong> uniqueness theorems for problems, including the Fredholm alternative ong>andong> systems of equations with variable coefficients. The next chapter describes regularity properties of weak solutions. Chapter 5 deals with applications of Rellich's inequality ong>andong> Chapter 6 introduces the Sobolev spaces with weights. Finally the last chapter studies regularity of solutions ong>andong> their dependence on coefficients ong>andong> also on irregular domains.

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Social Learning Theory and the Explanation of Crime

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Akers, Ronald L. / Jensen, Gary F., PUBLISHER: Transaction Publishers, Social learning theory has been called the dominant theory of crime ong>andong> delinquency in the United States, yet it is often misrepresented. This latest volume in the distinguished Advances in Criminological Theory series explores the impact of this theory. Some equate it with differential association theory. Others depict it as little more than a micro-level appendage to cultural deviance theories. There have been earlier attempts to clarify the theory's unique features in comparison to other theories, ong>andong> others have applied it to broader issues. These efforts are extended in this volume, which focuses on developing, applying, ong>andong> testing the theory on a variety of criminal ong>andong> delinquent behavior. It applies the theory to treatment ong>andong> prevention, moving social learning into a global context for the twenty-first century. This comprehensive volume includes the latest work, tests, ong>andong> theoretical advances in social learning theory ong>andong> will be particularly helpful to criminologists, sociologists, ong>andong> psychologists. It may also be of interest to those concerned with current issues relating to delinquency, drug use/abuse, ong>andong> drinking/alcohol abuse.

Coming Full Circle: An Economic History of the Pacific Rim

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jones, E. L. / Jones, Eric / Frost, Lionel, PUBLISHER: Westview Press, Analyzing the long-term, historical ong>developmentong> of the major economies around the Pacific Rim in language aimed at the general reader, "Coming Full Circle" throws light on the most important relationships in the region today as well as on the prospects for future economic ong>developmentong> ong>andong> political cooperation.The authors begin with a critique of the popular notion of a "Pacific region," paying particular attention to the influence of geography ong>andong> environment on population distribution ong>andong> patterns of regional economic activity. They address the diverse indigenous ong>developmentong> of pre-European times, later periods of direct European influence, ong>andong> the evolution of modern-day urban societies in the region. Finally, they track the rise of the United States ong>andong> Japan as the dominant regional economic powers ong>andong> forecast changes we can expect to see in the years ahead, noting in particular the increasing importance of ong>Chinaong>.

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Inside Out and Outside in: Psychodynamic Clinical Theory and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Berzoff, Joan / Flanagan, Laura Melano / Hertz, Patricia, PUBLISHER: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Over the past decade, Inside Out ong>andong> Outside In has become a very important book among mental health practitioners in a variety of disciplines that deal with individuals in their complex social environments. Revised ong>andong> updated throughout, the third edition builds on this foundation ong>andong> adds a new chapter on cognitive behavioral theory ong>andong> practice ong>andong> a new chapter on relational ong>andong> intersubjective theories to more fully meet the needs of both students ong>andong> practitioners today. The third edition of Inside Out ong>andong> Outside In maintains the book's respectful tone ong>andong> empathetic voice while making many new additions. The chapter on affective disorders now includes bipolar disorders. Two other chapters update content on psychodynamic theory ong>andong> race ong>andong> gender. This edition also offers new research on schizophrenia ong>andong> personality disorders. Other key updates include linking trauma theory with attachment, as well as attending to client systems, including couples, throughout the book. This new edition further deepens our understong>andong>ing of the bio-psycho-social contexts in which clinical theory ong>andong> practice occur, particularly in multicultural settings. It offers ways to clearly understong>andong> theories ong>andong> clinical disorders in their biological ong>andong> social contexts ong>andong> provides key updates on new ong>developmentong>s in the biopsychosocial domain. Acquista Ora

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, ong>andong> instruction, originally formulated by Russian psychologist ong>andong> educator Lev Vygotsky, are currently enjoying unprecedented popularity in the U.S., Latin America, Europe, ong>andong> 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 understong>andong>ing of child ong>developmentong>, ong>andong> propose specific classroom applications.

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Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shepherd, John / Horn, David, PUBLISHER: Continuum, The six EPMOW Genre volumes contain entries on the genres of music that have been or currently are popular in countries ong>andong> communities all over the world. Included are discussions on cultural, historical ong>andong> geographic origins; technical musical characteristics; instrumentation ong>andong> use of voice; lyrics ong>andong> language; typical features of performance ong>andong> presentation; historical ong>developmentong> ong>andong> paths ong>andong> modes of dissemination; influence of technology, the music industry ong>andong> political ong>andong> economic circumstances; changing stylistic features; notable ong>andong> influential performers; ong>andong> relationships to other genres ong>andong> sub-genres.This volume, on the music of the Caribbean ong>andong> Latin America, features over 200 entries ong>andong> in-depth essays on genres ranging from Afro-Cuban Jazz to Alcatraz, from Carnaval to Charanga, ong>andong> from Dancehall to Dub. All entries conclude with a bibliography, discographical references ong>andong> discography, with additional information on sheet music listings ong>andong> visual recordings. Written ong>andong> edited by a team of distinguished popular music scholars ong>andong> professionals, this is an exceptional resource for anybody studying or researching the history ong>andong> ong>developmentong> of popular music.

Achieving Economic Development in the Era of Globalization

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sharma, Shalendra D., PUBLISHER: Routledge, Challenging assumptions about the benefits of specific ong>developmentong> practices, this book provides readers with overview of how competing frameworks have developed ong>andong> the ways that specific ong>developmentong> practices reflect specific understong>andong>ings of the main debates, as well as offering a comprehensive historical overview of attempts to achieve economic ong>developmentong>. It: offers a historical overview of the main debates ong>andong> how they have evolved over time undertakes an examination (or rather re-examination) of the relationship between agriculture ong>andong> poverty alleviation presents an exploration of recent international ong>developmentong> negotiations from the perspective of OECD countries. Drawing on the lessons of some six decades of ong>developmentong> experiences ong>andong> illuminating theoretical insights ong>andong> accumulated empirical knowledge, this book is a key resource for all students of ong>developmentong> studies ong>andong> ong>developmentong> economics.

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Atlas of Industrializing Britain,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morris, R. J. / Langton, John, PUBLISHER: Routledge, This atlas draws together crucial social ong>andong> economic data on Englong>andong>, Scotlong>andong> ong>andong> Wales between ong>andong> , ong>andong> gives a clear guide to the industrial ong>developmentong> of Great Britain during the modern period.

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