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Equity and Excellence in Educational Testing and Assessment
. Ed(S): Nettles, Michael T.; Nettles, Arie L...
Hardback. Helps the reader understand contemporary equity issues in educational testing and assessment and to examine these issues in the context of educational reform. The book explores the factors that contribute to the gaps in student achievement along racial and social class lines, and offers ideas for improving the measurement of America's students. Editor(s): Nettles, Michael T.; Nettles, Arie L. Series: Evaluation in Education and Human Services. Num Pages: 377 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNKD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 377
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792395317
- ISBN
- 9780792395317
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.00
€ 188.00
Equity and Excellence in American Higher Education (Thomas Jefferson F...
Bowen, William G., Kurzweil, Martin A., Tobin...
Paperback. Employing historical research, examination of the most recent social science and public policy scholarship, international comparisons, and detailed empirical analysis of rich new data, the authors study the intersection between "excellence" and "equity" objectives. Num Pages: 453 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JNA; JNF; JNMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press
- Edition
- 1st Pbk. Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813925578
- ISBN
- 9780813925578
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.51
€ 37.51
paperback. Based on the common characteristics observed in highly successful diverse schools, Equity 101 guides educational leaders in creating an environment where excellence is the norm. Num Pages: 184 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Corwin United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781412995177
- ISBN
- 9781412995177
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.52
€ 27.52
Paperback. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; LAB; LNTM; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 343.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319369747
- ISBN
- 9783319369747
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.26
€ 118.26
Paperback. This 12 session photocopiable programme is designed to help young people aged 10+ to reduce their violent and aggressive behaviour. Grounded in restorative justice principles, it encourages them to take responsibility for their behaviour, helps them recognize the effects of their actions, and teaches them conflict resolution skills. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVQ1; JKVQ2; JNH; JNSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 279 x 12. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849052658
- ISBN
- 9781849052658
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.38
€ 44.38
Paperback. This book explains the provision, both law and practice, of equipment and home adaptations to assist older or disabled people in daily living. The range of items covered is great, from alarms to artificial limbs, baths to bedrooms, chopping boards to crutches, electronic toothbrushes to environmental controls, and walking frames to wheelchairs. Editor(s): Mandelstam, Michael. Num Pages: 600 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JFFG; JKSG; LNB; LNTH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 934.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853023521
- ISBN
- 9781853023521
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.13
€ 53.13
Paperback. Series: Springer Series in Cognitive Development. Num Pages: 180 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 282.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1983
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461255444
- ISBN
- 9781461255444
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.47
€ 61.47
Hardcover. How can egalitarian ideals be put into action? This book sets out a fresh interdisciplinary model for equality studies. Integrating normative questions about the ideal of equality with empirical issues about the nature of inequality, it applies a fresh framework to a range of contemporary inequalities. Num Pages: 339 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JFFJ; JHBA; JPA; JPF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 25. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230227170
- ISBN
- 9780230227170
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.62
€ 150.62
Paperback. How can egalitarian ideals be put into action? This book sets out a fresh interdisciplinary model for equality studies. Integrating normative questions about the ideal of equality with empirical issues about the nature of inequality, it applies a fresh framework to a range of contemporary inequalities. Num Pages: 340 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPS; JFFJ; JHBA; JPA; JPF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 214 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 344
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230227163
- ISBN
- 9780230227163
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 170.43
€ 170.43
Paperback. Editor(s): Noon, M.; Ogbonna, Emmanuel. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JHBL; KJMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349421060
- ISBN
- 9781349421060
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.38
€ 118.38
Hardcover. This edited collection brings together research findings from a wide range of academics investigating equal opportunities and managing diversity in employment. It explores the impact of gender, race/ethnicity, disability and age on employment opportunities and examines related theoretical issues. Editor(s): Noon, Mike; Ogbonna, Emmanuel. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JHBL; KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 475.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333801246
- ISBN
- 9780333801246
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.26
€ 119.26
Paperback. Merry argues that most voluntary separation experiments in education are not driven by a sense of racial, cultural or religious superiority. Rather, they are driven among other things by a desire for quality education, not to mention community membership and self respect. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSL1; JHBD; JNKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 142 x 217 x 13. Weight in Grams: 282.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137469717
- ISBN
- 9781137469717
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.59
€ 61.59
Hardcover. Merry argues that most voluntary separation experiments in education are not driven by a sense of racial, cultural or religious superiority. Rather, they are driven among other things by a desire for quality education, not to mention community membership and self respect. Num Pages: 229 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; JNKC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 147 x 22. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137033703
- ISBN
- 9781137033703
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.82
€ 62.82
Hardcover. The author re-examines the concept of equality in international society, past and present. The view that equality necessarily flows from sovereignty is considered a contingent rather than a necessary contention. A new framework for equality in international society is sketched out emphasising the normative strength of the principle of equality. Series: Global Ethics. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPS; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 147 x 217 x 17. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230393158
- ISBN
- 9780230393158
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.06
€ 62.06
Paperback. Series: Global Ethics. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPA; JPS; JPVH; KCL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349352258
- ISBN
- 9781349352258
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.36
€ 61.36
Paperback. During the past three decades nations all over the world have been debating whether to allow same-sex couples to marry, or at least grant them the rights associated with marriage. This work presents a comparative study and survey of the status of same-sex couples in Europe. Num Pages: 408 pages, 4 tables. BIC Classification: JFSK; LA; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226520322
- ISBN
- 9780226520322
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 36.57
€ 47.99
€ 36.57
Hardback. A history of human rights law in Canada, with a focus on sex discrimination in British Columbia. Series: Law and Society. Num Pages: 288 pages, , black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBCB; JFSJ1; JPVH; LAQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 58. Weight in Grams: 1179.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774827492
- ISBN
- 9780774827492
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.33
€ 113.33
Hardback. This is a study of social mobility under Hungary's communist regime. The regime that took power after World War II had the proclaimed goal of eliminating the abusive inequalities of the old regime and creating an egalitarian society. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations, facsims.,forms. BIC Classification: 1DVH; HBJD; HBLW3; JFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5182 x 3226 x 21. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804731072
- ISBN
- 9780804731072
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.42
€ 76.42
Hardback. Series: The Sciences Po Series in International Relations and Political Economy. Num Pages: 257 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JP; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 257
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403963826
- ISBN
- 9781403963826
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.62
€ 62.62
paperback. A unique exploration by a French scholar of the contradictions inherent in the practice and justification of affirmative action programs in the United States. Series: The Sciences Po Series in International Relations and Political Economy. Num Pages: 257 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPP; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 343.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 257
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2007
- SKU
- V9781349527748
- ISBN
- 9781349527748
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54