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Education
Hardback. While conventional approaches tend to view education as the accumlation of knowledge, skill and understanding, there is a growing appreciation that it is concerned with the development of the mind. This book discusses education as enculturation. Editor(s): Wells, Gordon; Claxton, Guy. Num Pages: 320 pages, 12. BIC Classification: JFC; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 260 x 185 x 24. Weight in Grams: 754.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631223306
- ISBN
- 9780631223306
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Condition: New
€ 152.50
€ 152.50
Paperback. United by the belief that the most significant factor in shaping the minds of young people is the cultural setting in which learning takes place, the twenty eminent contributors to this volume present new thinking on education across the boundaries of school, home, work and community. Editor(s): Wells, Gordon; Claxton, Guy. Num Pages: 320 pages, 12. BIC Classification: 3JM; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 173 x 23. Weight in Grams: 524.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631223313
- ISBN
- 9780631223313
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Condition: New
€ 52.06
€ 52.06
Hardback. A study of the links between schooling and the workplace in modern society. It examines links between schooling and the modern workplace, from a sociological perspective. It combines and analyzes theory and studies in the sociology of education and the sociology of work. Num Pages: 264 pages, 12. BIC Classification: JHBL; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 167 x 23. Weight in Grams: 536.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631223627
- ISBN
- 9780631223627
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Condition: New
€ 127.82
€ 127.82
Paperback. Examines links between schooling and the modern workplace, from a sociological perspective. This book combines and analyzes theory and studies in the sociology of education and the sociology of work. It includes case studies to illustrate conclusions drawn from a combined study of education and work. Num Pages: 264 pages, 12 illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBL; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 388.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631223634
- ISBN
- 9780631223634
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Condition: New
€ 54.57
€ 54.57
Hardcover. A Companion to the Philosophy of Education is a comprehensive guide to philosophical thinking about education. * Offers a state-of-the-art account of current and controversial issues in education, including issues pertaining to multiculturalism, special education, sex education, and academic freedom. Editor(s): Curren, Randall R. Series: Blackwell Companions to Philosophy. Num Pages: 656 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 179 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1274.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 656
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631228370
- ISBN
- 9780631228370
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Condition: New
€ 214.01
€ 214.01
Paperback. Designed for those who want to gain an understanding of the fundamental concepts and techniques used in financial management. An underlying premise of the book is that the objective of the firm is to maximize value or wealth. Num Pages: 504 pages, 20. BIC Classification: JNT; KFCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 26. Weight in Grams: 846.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631231004
- ISBN
- 9780631231004
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Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 44.57
€ 44.99
€ 44.57
Paperback. * Fascinating account of an unusual research project challenges many assumptions about how young children. * Turns upside-down the commonly held belief that professionals know better than parents how to educate and bring up children. Series: Understanding Children's Worlds. Num Pages: 264 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JMC; JNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 149 x 18. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631236153
- ISBN
- 9780631236153
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Condition: New
€ 49.67
€ 49.67
Paperback. Introducing learning support systems into clinical practice is a major issues for todaya s health professional. As practitioners take on the demands of a lifelong learning, educators and employer have a responsibility to ensure support systems provide the right stimulus for role learning and the acquisition of professional skills. Num Pages: 240 pages, 16. BIC Classification: JNRV; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632049677
- ISBN
- 9780632049677
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Condition: New
€ 83.72
€ 83.72
Paperback. This volume deals with the nature of professional education and the need to produce professionals who are capable of reflection upon practice. It derives comprehensive guidelines for developing curricula and teaching methods that encourage reflective thinking. Editor(s): Kember, David. Num Pages: 208 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JNU; MB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 12. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632057399
- ISBN
- 9780632057399
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.56
€ 68.56
Paperback. Society is rapidly changing its expectations of professionals in all arenas. This book looks at the changing professional standards in health, education and the creative arts. Editor(s): Higgs, Joy, BSc, GradDipPty, MPHEd, AM, PhD; Titchen, Angie. Num Pages: 304 pages, 20 illustrations. BIC Classification: AB; JN; KCF; MBPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 16. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632059331
- ISBN
- 9780632059331
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Condition: New
€ 109.82
€ 109.82
Paperback. An exploration of how professional development can be better understood, following the progress of six nurse learners drawn from different parts of nursing and investigating both those difficulties faced by all students and those issues unique to particular students. Num Pages: 256 pages, 48 illustrations, index. BIC Classification: JNM; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 14. Weight in Grams: 414.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632059911
- ISBN
- 9780632059911
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Condition: New
€ 68.91
€ 68.91
Paperback. This work offers concrete advice on choosing classes, talking productively with advisors, improving writing and study skills, maximizing the value of research assignments, and connecting learning inside the classroom with the rest of life. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JNM; VSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 116 x 19. Weight in Grams: 231.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674013599
- ISBN
- 9780674013599
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.50
€ 25.99
€ 22.50
The Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology: The First ...
M.D. (Ed.) Walter H. Abelmann
Hardcover. This volume describes, analyzes, and evaluates the first 25 years of the collaboration between Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Editor(s): Abelmann, W.H. Num Pages: 346 pages, 18pp illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBES; HBT; JNMN; MB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 167 x 30. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674014589
- ISBN
- 9780674014589
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.59
€ 32.99
€ 27.59
Paperback. Wry and insightful, "Shakespeare, Einstein, and the Bottom Line" takes readers on a cross-country tour of the most powerful trend in academic life today--the rise of business values and the belief that efficiency, immediate practical usefulness, and marketplace triumph are the best measures of a university's success. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNK; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674016347
- ISBN
- 9780674016347
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 32.69
€ 38.99
€ 32.69
Hardback. Written by civil rights historian Adam Fairclough, this book chronicles the odyssey of black teachers in the South from emancipation in 1865 to integration 100 years later. Built from stories of real men and women, it explores how teachers inspired generations of children, instilling values that nourished racial pride and a desire for equality. Num Pages: 422 pages, 12 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFSL3; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 167 x 43. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Edition
- annotated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674023079
- ISBN
- 9780674023079
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 39.84
€ 47.99
€ 39.84
Paperback. Shows that in its long history in business-minded America, no one has shown that a business model can be successfully applied to education. This book argues that the attempt to run them along business lines leads to dangerous over-standardization - of tests, and of goals for our children. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 198 x 132 x 20. Weight in Grams: 304.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674025387
- ISBN
- 9780674025387
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Condition: New
€ 51.05€ 46.97
€ 51.05
€ 46.97
Hardback. Takes readers through the changing landscape of academic freedom. This book examines the tension between institutional and individual interests. It shows how courts increasingly restrict professorial judgment, and how the feeble protection of what is posted on the Internet and written in email makes academics more vulnerable than ever. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674026605
- ISBN
- 9780674026605
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 55.81€ 51.49
€ 55.81
€ 51.49
Paperback. College education is one of the most important investments a family will make. But between the view-books, websites, insider gossip, and magazine rankings, students and their worried parents face a dizzying array of options. What do the rankings really mean? Is it wise to choose the most prestigious school a student can get into? Num Pages: 304 pages, 2 line illustrations; 6 tables. BIC Classification: JNM; VSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 132 x 19. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674030466
- ISBN
- 9780674030466
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 30.66
€ 36.99
€ 30.66
Hardback. Drawing from a range of social science analyses, campus interviews, and examples of university-industry partnerships, this book reveals the ways that economic development has been incorporated into university commitments. Num Pages: 262 pages, 1 line art, 11 tables. BIC Classification: JNMN; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 22. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674031289
- ISBN
- 9780674031289
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.56€ 55.14
€ 60.56
€ 55.14
Paperback. The rich have always valued early education. More middle-class parents have realized that a good preschool is the smartest investment they can make in their children's future in a competitive world. This work shows that their needs are key to the call for universal preschool. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674032354
- ISBN
- 9780674032354
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.07
€ 45.99
€ 38.07