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Education
New Paradigms and Recurring Paradoxes in Education for Citizenship
. Ed(S): Steiner-Khamsi, G.; Torney-Purta, J....
Hardback. Scholars in international comparative education are calling for a new paradigm - a multi-level qualitative analysis of cross-national data. In response, this volume demonstrates the application of a multi-level analysis to qualitative data, based on case studies on civic education in 24 countries. Editor(s): Steiner-Khamsi, G.; Torney-Purta, J. (Department of Human Development, University of Maryland, USA); Schwille, J. (Michigan State University, USA). Series: International Perspectives on Education and Society. Num Pages: 308 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762308217
- ISBN
- 9780762308217
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 220.26
€ 220.26
Hardback. Reform initiatives in public education have included concerns with large scale, systemic reform in which the superintendent was a pivotal player. This volume aims to redress the usual focus of research by stimulating conversations about new ways to conceive of the superintendency role. Editor(s): Brunner, C.C.; Bjork, Lars G. Series: Advances in Research & Theories of School Management & Educational Policy S. Num Pages: 316 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762308163
- ISBN
- 9780762308163
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 226.81
€ 226.81
Hardback. In this volume, recent advances in technological applications for individuals with learning and behavioural disabilities are described and discussed, in a collection that includes reviews of research, and original research reports. Editor(s): Scruggs, T.E.; Mastropieri, M.A. Series: Advances in Learning & Behavioral Disabilities. Num Pages: 270 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNSG; JNV; MMZ; TBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762308156
- ISBN
- 9780762308156
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 223.43
€ 223.43
Hardback. This text firstly attempts to deal with challenges about the validity of qualitative research. Then, after outlining the theory and methodology adopted, seven case studies are presented, covering such topics as multicultural literature, school restructuring, and standardized testing. Editor(s): Carspecken, Phil Francis; Walford, Geoffrey. Series: Studies in Educational Ethnography. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSL1; JHBC; JNA; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 559.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762307975
- ISBN
- 9780762307975
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.16
€ 242.16
Hardback. Editor(s): Crowson, Robert L. Series: Advances in Research & Theories of School Management & Educational Policy S. Num Pages: 252 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 160 x 25. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762307791
- ISBN
- 9780762307791
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 226.79
€ 226.79
Hardback. This text emphasises the central place that ethnographic work should have in the formulation and evaluation of education policy. Ethnographic studies contribute to a greater understanding of the process formulation, evaluation and critique. Editor(s): Walford, Geoffrey. Series: Studies in Educational Ethnography. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHMP; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762307685
- ISBN
- 9780762307685
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.32
€ 242.32
Hardback. A result of the poster session which focussed on teaching the need to evaluate information found on the Internet, this book presents a collection of contributions from individuals who present their best thinking on the subject of evaluation in the library context. Editor(s): Vincent, Steven; Norman, Sue K. Series: Foundations in Library and Information Sciences S. Num Pages: 208 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GL; JNM; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762306022
- ISBN
- 9780762306022
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 232.22
€ 232.22
Hardback. This book provides significant insight into the factors that affect the careers of these scientists and gives voice to the many men and women who overcame discrimination, prejudice and racism to build successful scientific careers. It gives the opportunity for a full range of voices, from a number of perspectives, to be heard. Series: Diversity in Higher Education. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNC; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 459.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762305629
- ISBN
- 9780762305629
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.80
€ 181.80
The Multicultural Campus. Strategies for Transforming Higher Education...
. Ed(S): Valverde, Leonard A.; Castenell, Lou...
Paperback. Hispanic, African, American and Asian American educational leaders examine the obstacles of climbing up the white-dominated career ladder in American universities and offer strategies for change in governance, management, faculty and curricula. Editor(s): Valverde, Leonard A.; Castenell, Louis A., Jr. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JFSL3; JNK; JNMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 151 x 14. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761991663
- ISBN
- 9780761991663
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.65
€ 66.65
Paperback. Mostly Homonyms is a new treatment of a traditional topic that is easy to read and use without sacrificing academic relevance. It is intended not only for anyone who wishes to ascertain the correct spelling and usage of a homonym, but also for people who just love words. Num Pages: 166 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CF; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 154 x 10. Weight in Grams: 263.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 166
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761858331
- ISBN
- 9780761858331
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.12
€ 59.12
Hardback. Series: Issues in Black Education. Num Pages: 306 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNFR; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 157 x 26. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761858133
- ISBN
- 9780761858133
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.06
€ 138.06
Hardback. Wang emigrated from China to the United States in 1949. He quickly made a life for himself and became active in the development of Sino-American relations. Wang's memoirs provide unique Chinese insight in the development of Sino-American relations at a pivotal time in our shared history. Num Pages: 210 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; JN; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 164 x 18. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761854975
- ISBN
- 9780761854975
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.93
€ 126.93
Paperback. This qualitative study of one-room schools in a rural Virginia county examines twenty interviews with people who attended or taught in these schools and analyzes them for traits that can inform modern education. They have much to teach us and much that modern teachers can integrate in their own philosophies. Num Pages: 118 pages. BIC Classification: JNA; JNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 156 x 6. Weight in Grams: 190.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 118
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761854739
- ISBN
- 9780761854739
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.40
€ 49.40
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNMN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761854715
- ISBN
- 9780761854715
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 81.35
€ 81.35
Paperback. This book is developed from a study of an inner city, urban elementary school that has undergone serial comprehensive school reforms. This book is intended for a fuller understanding of school improvement and effectiveness, providing commonsense recommendations for the future direction of American education that aim to promote student success. Num Pages: 134 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 134
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761854432
- ISBN
- 9780761854432
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.38
€ 55.38
Paperback. This book provides seminal data on what has been found to best motivate faculty to teach online. This information is critical to most universities because, in order to stay competitive, many will increase their online course offerings. Faculty will be needed to design and teach these programs. Num Pages: 268 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JNQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761853695
- ISBN
- 9780761853695
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.30
€ 69.30
Paperback. This book candidly reports the experiences of one middle school principal for 160 consecutive days with little or no editing. The material is much more than the typical case study. The events are presented in context; the results of actions taken are seen in the daily lives of all affected. Num Pages: 106 pages. BIC Classification: JNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 155 x 6. Weight in Grams: 177.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 106
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761853305
- ISBN
- 9780761853305
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.23
€ 56.23
Paperback. This book focuses on issues closely pertaining to Catholic schools to the larger questions of the Catholic imagination. The underlying thread, however, is the challenge of maintaining the richness of the Catholic imagination - of tuning the rig - in changing times and the ordinary life of the church. Num Pages: 260 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC7; JNLR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 180 x 13. Weight in Grams: 463.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761852056
- ISBN
- 9780761852056
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.19
€ 68.19
Paperback. This book is an introductory narrative of the foundational educational history and philosophy of the American system. The author presents the history of education as a part of the larger picture of the development of civilization. Therefore, the historic and philosophical antecedents of our current education system are explained. Num Pages: 90 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNA; JNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 154 x 6. Weight in Grams: 154.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 90
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761851196
- ISBN
- 9780761851196
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.16
€ 49.16
Hardback. This book situates the teachings of Elijah Muhammad in academia, creating a field of study that particularly extrapolates the jewels of Muhammad's teachings. This preview of the teachings of Muhammad, and its multifaceted, interdisciplinary scope, has the potential to change the philosophical and practical methods of education. Series: Elijah Muhammad Studies: Interdisciplinary, Educational, and Islamic Studies Series. Num Pages: 100 pages. BIC Classification: JN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 161 x 14. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761850809
- ISBN
- 9780761850809
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.85
€ 91.85