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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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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.

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.

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.

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>.

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.

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.

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.

Spatial Dynamics and Female Development in Victorian Art and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Piehler, Liana F. / Hewitt, Regina, PUBLISHER: Lang, Peter, Publishing Inc., Spatial dynamics ong>andong> imagery surface as distinctive ong>andong> insightful elements for investigating female figures in Victorian art ong>andong> literature. This book explores the concept that space can be a productive ong>andong> creative realm, rather than merely an empty or confining category, for personal ong>developmentong>. Through discussing representative Victorian paintings of the mid- to late- s, as well as novels by women authors, Spatial Dynamics ong>andong> Female ong>Developmentong> in Victorian Art ong>andong> Novels illustrates the ways visual ong>andong> literary genres utilize space. This book sharpens our view of nineteenth-century women's perspectives on themselves, ong>andong> recognizes connections between the visual ong>andong> literary arts.

Real Analysis

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Royden, H. L. / Fitzpatrick, Patrick M., PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, Real Analysis, Fourth Edition, covers the basic material that every reader should know in the classical theory of functions of a real variable, measure ong>andong> integration theory, ong>andong> some of the more important ong>andong> elementary topics in general topology ong>andong> normed linear space theory. This text assumes a general background in mathematics ong>andong> familiarity with the fundamental concepts of analysis. Classical theory of functions, including the classical Banach spaces; General topology ong>andong> the theory of general Banach spaces; Abstract treatment of measure ong>andong> integration. For all readers interested in real analysis.

The Rise of Neoconservatism: Intellectuals and Foreign

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ehrman, John, PUBLISHER: Yale University Press, This is the first book to analyze the history of neoconservatism ong>andong> trace its influence on foreign policy, using new information from interviews ong>andong> archives. Ehrman focuses on key individuals-Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Jeane Kirkpatrick, Norman Podhoretz, ong>andong> Elliott Abrams, showing the ong>developmentong> of their ideas ong>andong> their place in American conservatism today

Cultural Theory and Cultural Change

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Featherstone, Mike, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), Recent years have seen a significant reappraisal of the idea of culture within the social sciences, ong>andong> a growing integration of theoretical concerns between the social sciences ong>andong> the humanities. Debates over concepts such as postmodernism ong>andong> cultural globalization have been symptomatic of a broader interdisciplinary interest in the social context of cultural practice. In this book an international cast of eminent theorists examines a series of key questions on the borders of the cultural ong>andong> the social. Ranging across a broad canvas, the contributors focus on different elements of cultural theory ong>andong> cultural process: discourse, lifestyle, the emotions, the intelligentsia, social movements, postmodernism. Linking the chapters is a concern with the central role of European social theory in the current reappraisal of culture, ong>andong> an assessment of its relation to other international traditions. This book, for an interdisciplinary readership, will serve as an outline of key concerns in cultural theory ong>andong> an insight into the central insights of Theory, Culture ong>andong> Society. The book is also published as issue 9.1 of Theory, Culture ong>andong> Society.

The Saloon on the Rocky Mountain Mining Frontier

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: West, Elliott, PUBLISHER: University of Nebraska Press, Elliott West's careful analysis of the role ong>andong> ong>developmentong> of the saloon as an institution on the mining frontier provides unique insights into the social ong>andong> economic history of the American West. Drawing on contemporaneous newspapers ong>andong> many unpublished firsthong>andong> accounts, West shows that the physical evolution of the saloon, from crude tents ong>andong> shanties into elegant establishments for drinking ong>andong> gaming, reflected the growth ong>andong> maturity of the surrounding community.

The Practice of Liberal Pluralism

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Galston, William, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, William Galston defends a theory, liberal pluralism, based on three core concepts--value pluralism, political pluralism, ong>andong> expressive liberty--ong>andong> explores the implications of this theory for politics. Liberal pluralism helps clarify some of the complexities of real-world political action ong>andong> points toward a distinctive conception of public philosophy ong>andong> public policy.

A History of Anthropological Theory, Third Edition

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Erickson, Paul A. / Murphy, Liam D. / Murphy, Pae Liam D., PUBLISHER: University of Toronto Press, Recognizing that anthropology--"the integrated study of humanity in its biological, social, ong>andong> cultural dimensions--"has deep roots in the Western experience, this concise survey begins in antiquity, then moves forward through the Middle Ages ong>andong> the Renaissance to the modern era. The authors focus on the twentieth century, covering American, British, ong>andong> French anthropological traditions ong>andong> discussing ong>developmentong>s in theory that point to future directions in archaeology, physical anthropology, ong>andong> linguistic anthropology. This edition features a new preface ong>andong> new ong>andong> expong>andong>ed sections on transactionalism, feminist anthropology, postmodernity, medical anthropology, ong>andong> globalization.

Nature and Nurture During Infancy and Early Childhood

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Plomin, Robert / Defries, J. C. / Fulker, D. W., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, In light of work by quantitative geneticists, the authors reconsider the interaction of heredity ong>andong> environment in the ong>developmentong> of individual differences during infancy ong>andong> early childhood. Quantitative genetics offers a general theory of the ong>developmentong> of individual differences that suggests novel concepts ong>andong> research strategies: the idea that genetic influences operate in age-to-age change as well as in continuity, for example. Quantitative genetics also provides powerful methods to address questions of change ong>andong> continuity which are helpfully introduced in this study. Longitudinal quantitative genetic research is essential to the understong>andong>ing of ong>developmentong>al change ong>andong> continuity. The largest ong>andong> longes longitudinal adoption study is the Colorado Adoption Project, which has generated much of the rich data on the progress from infancy to early childhood on which the authors draw throughout the book.

Inequality, Democracy, and Economic Development

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Midlarsky, Manus I., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, The relationship between inequality ong>andong> democracy is a compelling one for the contemporary social scientist. This book addresses questions raised as early as the time of Aristotle, ong>andong> continue through Marx to the present day. Theories of inequality in relation to democracy are explored, ong>andong> the book focuses on the sources of democracy, the relationship between economic ong>developmentong> ong>andong> thresholds of democracy, ong>andong> finally responses to democratization. As the gap between rich ong>andong> poor widens within ong>andong> between nations, the subject of this book becomes increasingly important worldwide.

Mother & Child: Reflections on Our First Year Together

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rogers, April R., PUBLISHER: U-Talk Publications, A memory book ong>andong> journal that not only focuses on the important milestones ong>andong> events that occur during a baby's first year, but also captures the thoughts, feelings, ong>andong> experiences that are unique to every mother. Combines structured ong>andong> blank journal pages to record the complete experience of motherhood.

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