Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 178220377X ISBN 13 : 9781782203773
Vendeur : BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Nature in Mind explores a kind of madness at the core of the developed world that has separated the growth of human cultural systems from the destruction of the environment on which these systems depend. It is now becoming increasingly clear that the contemporary Western lifestyle not only has a negative impact on the ecosystems of the earth but also has a detrimental effect on human health and psychological wellbeing. The book compares the work of Gregory Bateson and Henry Corbin and shows how an understanding of the 'imaginal world' within the practice of systemic psychotherapy and ecopsychology could provide a language shared by both nature and mind. This book argues the case for bringing nature-based work into mainstream education and therapy practice. It is an invitation to radically reimagine the relationship between humans and nature and provides a practical and epistemological guide to reconnecting human thinking with the ecosystems of the earth. 176 pp. Englisch.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1412865190 ISBN 13 : 9781412865197
Vendeur : BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Sports are the opiate of the people, particularly in the United States, Europe, and parts of South America. Globally, billions of fans feverishly focus on the summer and winter Olympics. In theory, international fraternalism is boosted by these 'friendly competitions,' but often national rivalries eclipse the theoretical amity. How the Olympics have dealt with racism over the years offers a window to better understanding these dynamics. Since their revival in 1896, the modern Olympics were periodically agitated by political and moral conundrums. Racial tensions, the topic of this volume, reached their apex under the polarizing presidency of Avery Brundage. Race in sports cannot be disentangled from societal problems, nor can race or sports be fully understood separately. Racial conflict must be contextualized. Racism and the Olympics explores the racial landscape against which a number of major disputes evolved. The book covers various topics and events in history that portray discrimination within Olympic games, such as the Nazi games of 1936, the black American protest on the victory stand in Mexico City's Olympics, as well as international political forces that removed South Africa and Rhodesia from the Olympics. Robert G. Weisbord considers the role of international politics and the criteria that should be used to determine nations that are selected to take part in and serve as venues for the Olympic Games. 214 pp. Englisch.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1138289604 ISBN 13 : 9781138289604
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Who develops which eating disorder and why When do eating disorders begin and what fuels them In Hunger for Connection, psychoanalyst and eating-disorder specialist Alitta Kullman expands on the 'body/mind' personality organization she calls the 'perseverant personality,' illustrating how food and thought are linked from infancy, and for some, can become the primary source of nurturance and thought-processing for a lifetime-leading to what we call an eating disorder.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1138181757 ISBN 13 : 9781138181755
Vendeur : BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Granet's original work delves deep into the religious and spiritual customs of ancient China by analysing their festivals and songs from the Book of Odes including the original Chinese script. This translation, originally published in 1932, aimed to present Granet's observations to a wider English readership by omitting the Chinese characters and providing an in-depth insight into one of the most important early civilisations. This title will be of interest to students of Asian studies. 282 pp. Englisch.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 178220332X ISBN 13 : 9781782203322
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - This important volume traces an impressive range of descriptions, all clinically based, of the work of the remarkable Fitzjohn's Unit, which has about 60 patients under its care at any one time. The book also evokes a clear sense of collective commitment, one that has lasted over seventeen years.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1138071102 ISBN 13 : 9781138071100
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - This essential guide provides clear and comprehensive support for those looking to introduce creative woodwork into early years settings. With theory, practical advice, stunning colour images and case studies, the book will inspire practitioners to embrace woodwork and encourage children's independent creative learning.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1138683388 ISBN 13 : 9781138683389
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The contributors of this text, first published in 1988, provide a dynamic view of the social functioning of texts, taking account of linguistic, literary and cultural elements. They bring together innovative perspectives on literary analysis and theory, on pragmatics and discourse analysis, as well as on text linguistics and reception theory. Various text types are examined, and the editor introduces each chapter in order to draw them all together to make a fascinating and cohesive whole.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1138988642 ISBN 13 : 9781138988644
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1138507563 ISBN 13 : 9781138507562
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - This book presents the case studies of children who are identified as emotionally disturbed as well as those labeled as learning disabled or educable mentally retarded from both a deviancy and ecological perspective for a more complete understanding of the children and the labeling process.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1138508500 ISBN 13 : 9781138508507
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Performance is the yardstick by which the quality of individual and collective human effort is assessed. Everywhere, performance shapes the lives of people and organizations according to its logic and demands. The quest for performance has spread to societies worldwide; it has become of central importance for our perception of our activities and our understanding of the world. Such importance calls for reflection within the context of organizations. First, all important social processes are strongly affected by organizations. Second, performance holds a commanding position in organizations.In Stories of Achievements, Herve Corvellec explains performance as a matter of telling, recounting, and communicating an organization's actions or the results of those actions. He describes how organizations work with the notion of performance and examines its connections with efficiency and competition. Corvellec begins with an assessment of management literature, discussing the various ways different professions define performance. What is considered to be performance in one profession may be at odds with its definition in another. The author examines what performance means in the world of sports, and provides a look at performance throughout sports history. He then draws parallels between sports and organizations, detailing similarities and differences between performance and the notions of competitions, measurement and hierarchy.This study covers particular aspects of the notion of performance linguistic, semantic, theoretical, logical, historical, and narrative. Drawing on various methodologies, each chapter represents a smaller study of how performance is manifested in a particular context. Together, they provide a general presentation of how the notion of performance is used in organizations, where it comes from, and what is meant by performance in general managerial discourse. Stories of Achievements will be engrossing reading for management, accounting,
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1138659606 ISBN 13 : 9781138659605
Vendeur : BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This new edition of Arabic: An Essential Grammar is an up-to-date and practical reference guide to the most important aspects of the language. Suitable for beginners, as well as intermediate students, the book offers a strong foundation for learning the fundamental grammar and structure of Arabic. The complexities of the language are set out in short, readable sections, while exercises and examples are provided throughout. Features of this new edition include:coverage of the Arabic script and alphabeta chapter on Arabic handwritinga guide to pronunciationfull examples throughout.Ideal for independent learners and for classroom study, Arabic: An Essential Grammar is the complete reference guide to the most important aspects of modern literary Arabic. 476 pp. Englisch.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1138477974 ISBN 13 : 9781138477971
Vendeur : BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book puts military doctrine into a wider perspective, drawing on military history, philosophy, and political science. Military doctrines are institutional beliefs about what works in war; given the trauma of 9/11 and the ensuing 'War on Terror', serious divergences over what the message of the 'new' military doctrine ought to be were expected around the world. However, such questions are often drowned in ferocious meta-doctrinal disagreements. What is a doctrine, after all This book provides a theoretical understanding of such questions. Divided into three parts, the author investigates the historical roots of military doctrine and explores its growth and expansion until the present day, and goes on to analyse the main characteristics of a military doctrine. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the book concludes that doctrine can be utilized in three key ways: as a tool of command, as a tool of change, and as a tool of education.This book will be of much interest to students of military studies, civil-military relations, strategic studies, and war studies, as well as to students in professional military education. 272 pp. Englisch.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1138211028 ISBN 13 : 9781138211025
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - This edition has been updated to reflect changes to legislation and practice relating to special educational needs and will ensure that you are able to maximisze the learning opportunites for young people wih acquired brain injury.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1138487007 ISBN 13 : 9781138487000
Vendeur : BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Disability is a widespread phenomenon, indeed a potentially universal one as life expectancies rise. Within the academic world, it has relevance for all disciplines yet is often dismissed as a niche market or someone else's domain. This collection explores how academic avoidance of disability studies and disability theory is indicative of social prejudice and highlights, conversely, how the academy can and does engage with disability studies. This innovative book brings together work in the humanities and the social sciences, and draws on the riches of cultural diversity to challenge institutional and disciplinary avoidance. Divided into three parts, the first looks at how educational institutions and systems implicitly uphold double standards, which can result in negative experiences for staff and students who are disabled. The second part explores how disability studies informs and improves a number of academic disciplines, from social work to performance arts. The final part shows how more diverse cultural engagement offers a way forward for the academy, demonstrating ways in which we can make more explicit the interdisciplinary significance of disability studies - and, by extension, disability theory, activism, experience, and culture. Disability, Avoidance and the Academy: Challenging Resistancewill interest students and scholars of disability studies, education studies and cultural studies. 212 pp. Englisch.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1138476331 ISBN 13 : 9781138476332
Vendeur : BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book critically and comprehensively examines China's welfare development amidst its rapid economic growth and increasing social tensions. It covers the main policy areas from China's inception of the open door policy in 1978 to the new administration of Jinping Xi and Keqiang Li, including social security, health, education, housing, employment, rural areas, migrant workers, children and young people, disabled people, old age pensions and non-governmental organisations. In particular, it critically analyses the impact of policy changes on the well-being of Chinese people 288 pp. Englisch.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1138305391 ISBN 13 : 9781138305397
Vendeur : BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The world contains over 6000 languages and less than 200 states to accommodate them. This creates the important normative question of how to respond politically to linguistic diversity. What is a just language policy Are language minorities entitled to language protection Should language rights be accorded to immigrants Is the universal rise of English as a lingua franca to be applauded or to be regretted The most important and comprehensive thinker within this debate over linguistic justice is Philippe Van Parijs. In his bold and controversial theory of linguistic justice, Van Parijs argues that the rise of English is a good thing, as well as that all language groups are entitled to grab a territory on which only their language receives public recognition. This collection, bringing together some of the most influential contemporary political philosophers, presents a critical review of Van Parijs's theory and gives a state-of-the-art overview of the prevailing positions on linguistic justice within political philosophy. It will be of interest to students and scholars studying philosophy, politics, linguistics, international relations and law. This book was published as a special issue of Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosophy. 172 pp. Englisch.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1138648515 ISBN 13 : 9781138648517
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Originally published in 1936, Issues discussed include ownership of land and capital, administration and finances of industry, organisation of trade and marketing, labour and recruitment, trade unions, housing and other aspects which impact on the standard of life. This title will be of interest to students of Economics and Industrial History.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 0815386524 ISBN 13 : 9780815386520
Vendeur : BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In cognitive research, metaphors have been shown to help us imagine complex, abstract, or invisible ideas, concepts, or emotions. Contributors to this book argue that metaphors occur not only in language, but in audio visual media well. This is all the more evident in entertainment media, which strategically 'sell' their products by addressing their viewers' immediate, reflexive understanding through pictures, sounds, and language. This volume applies cognitive metaphor theory (CMT) to film, television, and video games in order to analyze the embodied aesthetics and meanings of those moving images. 314 pp. Englisch.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1138478229 ISBN 13 : 9781138478220
Vendeur : BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Virtue ethics is on the move both in Anglo-American philosophy and in the rest of the world. This volume uniquely emphasizes non-Western varieties of virtue ethics at the same time that it includes work in the many different fields or areas of philosophy where virtue ethics has recently spread its wings. Just as significantly, several chapters make comparisons between virtue ethics and other ways of approaching ethics or political philosophy or show how virtue ethics can be applied to 'real world' problems. 582 pp. Englisch.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1782205268 ISBN 13 : 9781782205265
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The heart of the book lies in the exploration of the inner lives of these young people, whether or not they find their way to clinical services. It sets out to illuminate the sorts of things that go wrong, and how we can help to address them - the crises of identity, gender, loss, self-harm, bullying, depression, anger, suicidal impulses, anxiety.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1138293032 ISBN 13 : 9781138293038
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - This book describes what practitioner enquiry is and what the research says about the benefits and possible pitfalls on any journey with enquiry for yourself and your school. Offering a step-by-step guide, it looks at how you can create the conditions for practitioner enquiry and the role of school leaders and teachers in making it successful.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1138280542 ISBN 13 : 9781138280540
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Time to Talk provides a powerful and accessible resource for practitioners working to improve children's language and communication skills. It summarises research on what helps children and young people develop good communication skills, and highlights the importance of key factors: a place to talk, a reason to talk and support for talk.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1138229725 ISBN 13 : 9781138229723
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Each chapter in this textbook has been written to provide a thorough yet engaging introduction to one particular theoretical school and style. Beginning with an introduction which reflects on the substantive themes which tie the chapters together, the book ends with an afterword by Marilyn Strathern reflecting on broader themes in the use of history and anthropological concepts. Presenting a detailed and comprehensive critical introduction to the most salient areas of the field, this book is essential reading for all undergraduate students undertaking a course on anthropological theory or the history of anthropological thought.
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ISBN 10 : 1138689777 ISBN 13 : 9781138689770
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - In this text, first published in 1994, the author examines the interdisciplinary significance of the theory of science, literature and philosophy according to the figures who achieved prominence in those fields - Kuhn, Bloom and Derrida. Each scholar's theory is discussed in terms of its major concepts, and the book then relates their fields within the context of deconstruction's interdisciplinary movement. This title will be of interest to students of literature and philosophy.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 113868547X ISBN 13 : 9781138685475
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - By exposing the theory of romance to the romance of theory, Diane Elam explores literature's most uncertain, least easily definable and most tenacious genre, assessing its implications for both feminism and the understanding of history.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1138671312 ISBN 13 : 9781138671317
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - First published in 1981, this book brings together different types of work by numerous fragmented groups in the field of Marxist history and puts them in dialogue with each other. It takes stock of then recent work, explores the main new lines, and looks at the political and ideological circumstances shaping the direction of historical work, past and present. The scope of the book is international with contributions on African history, fascism and anti-fascism, French labour history, and the transition from feudalism to capitalism. It also incorporates feminist history and gives attention to some of the leading questions raised for social history by the women's movement.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 113894176X ISBN 13 : 9781138941762
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Crime and Society in England 1750-1900 explores the developments in policing, the courts, and the penal system as England became increasingly industrialised and urbanised. This updated new edition explores the most recent research, such as the increased focus on ethnicity and gender, and is the ideal introduction for students of modern crime.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1138693677 ISBN 13 : 9781138693678
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - American writers in the 1830's and 1840's felt the need for a new terminology to express their awakening perception of 'new' aspects of the mind. Without words like the 'unconscious' vast areas of the psyche would have remained unexpressed and thus unapproachable. This 'discovery' of the unconscious constitutes to the theme of this study, which was first published in 1987. This title will be of interest to students of literary theory.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1138243558 ISBN 13 : 9781138243552
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The Third Reich provides an accessible analysis of the origins, course and downfall of the Nazi regime. This edition is updated to cover the latest research, containing new material on topics such as ethnic cleansing, the role of the Wehrmacht, the Holocaust, attitudes of ordinary Germans, the German opposition and Nazi foreign policy.
Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan 2018, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1138080950 ISBN 13 : 9781138080959
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Interviewing in a Changing World offers students the broadest coverage of interviewing available today as this text demonstrates that interviewing techniques differ in accordance with varying situations and contexts.