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Organization & management of education

Hardcover. This book weighs up the consequences of introducing Quality Enhancement and Risk Management as new dimensions in Higher Education quality control on a global scale. The authors include Chief Executive Officers of Quality Agencies, policy analysts and leading scholars in Quality Evaluation and Comparative Higher Education policy analysis. Editor(s): Rosa, Maria Joao; Amaral, Alberto. Series: Issues in Higher Education. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNK; JNM; KJMQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 442.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137374622
ISBN
9781137374622
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 149.99

Hardcover. Focused on the particular needs of superintendents of districts of fewer than ten thousand students, the chapters teach students critical frameworks for thinking through and addressing the problems and practices superintendents encounter daily, allowing them to form a detailed and practical understanding of administration and leadership. Editor(s): Ivory, Gary; Hyle, Adrienne E.; McClellan, Rhonda; Acker-Hocevar, Michele A. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNKR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 143 x 19. Weight in Grams: 384.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137370143
ISBN
9781137370143
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.40

Paperback. This book investigates the processes through which different higher education systems have determined national higher education policies related to competitiveness, as well as the strategies they have adopted to enhance their global competitiveness. Editor(s): Rust, Val D.; Portnoi, Laura M.; Bagley, Sylvia S. Series: International and Development Education. Num Pages: 284 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JNK; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 144 x 16. Weight in Grams: 362.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137366559
ISBN
9781137366559
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.90
€ 46.57

Hardcover. This volume argues for reexamination of the field of community engagement, suggests that the most effective way forward requires rethinking the structures of traditional higher education, and points to the growing emergence of evidence-based best practices that can catalyze a renaissance in community engagement and in higher education. Editor(s): Hoy, Ariane; Johnson, Mathew. Series: Community Engagement in Higher Education. Num Pages: 331 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNKP; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 144 x 24. Weight in Grams: 518.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137319913
ISBN
9781137319913
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 134.67
€ 111.11

Hardcover. This is the first of its kind in its topical coverage of the developments and prospects of Islamic finance education at Western higher education. Intended to establish itself as a unique reference for academics and researchers this book gives an insight into ethics and values in curricula development at business schools and in finance departments. Editor(s): Trullols, Cristina; Belouafi, Ahmed; Belabes, Abderrazak. Series: IE Business Publishing. Num Pages: 312 pages, 39 figures, 2 maps, 17 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JNKG; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 150 x 23. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137263681
ISBN
9781137263681
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.19

Hardcover. The politicians and pastors who revised the Texas social studies standards made worldwide headlines. Politics and the History Curriculum sets the debate over the Texas standards within a broad context of politics, religion, media, and education, providing a clear analysis of these events and recommendations for teachers and policy makers. Editor(s): Erekson, Keith A. Num Pages: 243 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; JNKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 146 x 20. Weight in Grams: 438.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
258
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137008930
ISBN
9781137008930
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.90
€ 47.15

Hardcover. Addressing assessment issues, this book discusses alternatives in the assessment of achievement in various subject areas, focusing on agenda, practice, impact and evaluation of the assessment. It deals with issues related to assessment of the learning process. Editor(s): Birenbaum, Menucha; Dochy, Filip. Series: Evaluation in Education and Human Services. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNKD; JNKH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 167 x 241 x 31. Weight in Grams: 778.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Springer
Edition
1996th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792396154
ISBN
9780792396154
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 257.36

Hardcover. Portrays the potential of Information Technology in the educational management of schools. This book collates and presents research results from all over the world and discusses the developments for the future. It is intended for those concerned with ITEM, especially school management staff, researchers and system designers. Editor(s): Fung, A. C. W.; Visscher, A. J.; Barta, B.Z.; Teather, David C.B. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 196 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNK; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 166 x 19. Weight in Grams: 462. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. 207 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Fung, A.C.W.; Visscher, A.J.; Barta, B.Z.; Teather, David C.B. Portrays the potential of Information Technology in the educational management of schools. This book collates and presents research results from all over the world and discusses the developments for the future. It is intended for those concerned with ITEM, especially school management staff, researchers and system designers. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: JNK; UY. Dimension: 241 x 166 x 19. Weight: 462.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Springer
Edition
1997th Edition
Number of pages
207
Condition
New
SKU
V9780412799709
ISBN
9780412799709
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 131.66

Hardcover. This book considers how interdisciplinary conversation, critique, and collaboration enrich and transform humanities and social science education for those teaching and studying traditional Americanist fields. Editor(s): Pinn, Anthony B.; Levander, Caroline Field; Emerson, Michael O. Num Pages: 296 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1K; JNA; JNKC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 220 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 438. Cultural Influences from Colonialism to the Present. 304 pages, ill. Editor(s): Pinn, Anthony B.; Levander, Caroline Field; Emerson, Michael O. This book considers how interdisciplinary conversation, critique, and collaboration enrich and transform humanities and social science education for those teaching and studying traditional Americanist fields. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: 1K; JNA; JNKC. Dimension: 220 x 147 x 20. Weight: 434.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230615120
ISBN
9780230615120
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.90
€ 47.56

Paperback. This volume is the first to comprehensively examine Chinese's affirmative action policies in the critical area of minority education, the most important conduit to employment and economic success in the PRC after the economic reforms begun in the late 1970s. Editor(s): Zhou, Minglang; Hill, Ann Maxwell. Series: International and Development Education. Num Pages: 282 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 18. Weight in Grams: 380. A Dialogue on Inequality and Minority Education. Series: International and Development Education. 284 pages, 0. Editor(s): Zhou, Minglang; Hill, Ann Maxwell. This volume is the first to comprehensively examine Chinese's affirmative action policies in the critical area of minority education, the most important conduit to employment and economic success in the PRC after the economic reforms begun in the late 1970s. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: JNK. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 18. Weight: 380.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
284
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230613348
ISBN
9780230613348
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.90
€ 47.15

Hardcover. Bringing together an international line-up of contributors, this collection provides a transnational examination of recent developments within the academic profession in the light of changes to higher education systems, globalization and marketization. Editor(s): Enders, Jurgen; De Weert, Egbert. Series: Issues in Higher Education. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JNK; JNM; JNS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 142 x 54. Weight in Grams: 464.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230521032
ISBN
9780230521032
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.09

Hardcover. The fascination with the commercial value of research, coupled with the rise of neo-liberal 'new public management' in the public sector, has led to the rise of a managerial class in the university. These essays focus on the widespread use of business models and market principles that have undermined the autonomy of the professoriate. Editor(s): Schuetze, Hans G.; Bruneau, William; Grosjean, Garnet. Series: International and Development Education. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNK; JNMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 136 x 21. Weight in Grams: 460.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
282
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230340121
ISBN
9780230340121
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.90
€ 47.36

Paperback. The Engaged Campus offers a set of emerging best practices and articulation of critical issues for faculty and administrators committed to developing, strengthening, or expanding majors or minors in community engagement at their respective institutions. Editor(s): Butin, Dan W.; Seider, Scott. Series: Community Engagement in Higher Education. Num Pages: 217 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNK; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 171 x 13. Weight in Grams: 350.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
218
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230338821
ISBN
9780230338821
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.90
€ 47.15

Hardcover. The Engaged Campus offers a set of emerging best practices and articulation of critical issues for faculty and administrators committed to developing, strengthening, or expanding majors or minors in community engagement at their respective institutions. Editor(s): Butin, Dan W.; Seider, Scott. Series: Community Engagement in Higher Education. Num Pages: 217 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNK; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 464.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
218
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230338814
ISBN
9780230338814
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.90
€ 47.44

Hardcover. This comprehensive, state-of-the-art reference work provides the first systematic review to date of how sociologists have studied the relationship between race/ethnicity and educational inequality over the last thirty years in eighteen different national contexts. Editor(s): Stevens, Peter A. J.; Dworkin, A. Gary. Num Pages: 676 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSL; JNF; JNK; JNL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 235 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1190.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
608
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230304284
ISBN
9780230304284
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.05

Hardcover. This collection offers an authoritative, up-to-date commentary on the challenges facing higher education today across both the UK and internationally. The book charts the impact of global economic trends and recent policy developments for students, academics, providers and changing course provision. Editor(s): Hinton-Smith, Tamsin. Series: Issues in Higher Education. Num Pages: 345 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNF; JNK; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 220 x 24. Weight in Grams: 532.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230300613
ISBN
9780230300613
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.48

Hardcover. From the perspectives of culture, identity and organizational change, this collection explores how universities are coping with the range of reforms and changes taking place across higher education. Editor(s): Stensaker, Bjorn; Valimaa, Jussi; Sarrico, Claudia. Series: Issues in Higher Education. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNK; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 137 x 20. Weight in Grams: 452.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230300378
ISBN
9780230300378
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.09

Hardcover. Women are now part of senior management in higher education (HE) to varying degrees in most countries and actively contribute to the vision and strategic direction of universities. This book attempts to analyse their impact and potential impact on both organisational growth and culture Editor(s): Bagilhole, Barbara; White, Kate. Num Pages: 227 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JNK; JNM; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 148 x 216 x 20. Weight in Grams: 402.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230232259
ISBN
9780230232259
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.66

Hardcover. Gathering research relating to the economics of higher education in Ireland, this book examines three broad themes with a focus on issues in undergraduate education: participation and preferences, progression and outcomes, and benefits and financing, with accessible, non-specialist analyses of the topics, making it relevant to a wider audience. Editor(s): Cullinan, John. Num Pages: 272 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 13 colour illustrations, 11 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JNF; JNK; JNM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st ed. 2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319485522
ISBN
9783319485522
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 151.12

Hardcover. Editor(s): Pirbhai-Illich, Fatima; Pete, Shauneen; Martin, Professor Fran (University of Melbourne, Australia La Trobe University University of Melbourne, Australia University of Melbourne, Australia University of Melbourne, Australia University of Melbourne, Australia University of Melbourne, Australia La Trobe University). Num Pages: 261 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNA; JNFR; JNKC; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st ed. 2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319463278
ISBN
9783319463278
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 161.13

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