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Offers a comprehensive survey of the field of learning from a psychological point of view. The book underscores the valuable perspectives psychology brings to our understanding of the ways all life forms, from the simple to the complex, acquire new behaviours and knowledge. Accessible and student-friendly, Learning Learning is ideal for students who are new to this field of study.

Offers a concise overview of developments in Iranian philosophy from ancient times to the seventeenth century. The text places Iranian philosophy within the framework of Islamic philosophy, details the emergence of a popular theology stemming from interaction between Zoroastrianism and Islam, and addresses efforts to establish Shite orthodoxy.

Uses essays from a variety of disciplines to introduce students to the African Diaspora and the contributions of African peoples at a time when these are being marginalized on a global scale. The text explores the origins of the Diaspora, and unearths evidence about the development of the Diaspora in the New World.

Introduces undergraduate and graduate students to the main themes and concepts of the life course perspective. It shows how these concepts are applied to the analysis of life course events and provides insight into the importance of considering cultural and historical context when examining the life course.

Expands readers' understanding of various perspectives in child psychology on topics that are controversial, cutting-edge, and deserving of critical examination. The readings are organized into three distinct sections. Part One addresses biological processes; part two examines cognitive and emotional processes; and part three is devoted to relational processes.

Teaches students the financial, legal, and economic principles of real estate, and addresses real estate's inherently social/institutional nature. Beginning with an examination of real estate in history and society, the book presents detailed readings on cities and urban economics, residential development, commercial real estate, large scale retail, and the role of real estate in local economies.

The four book series Technology in Our Time thoughtfully examines a broad range of topics and issues central to the study of new media. Volume two examines patterns of differentiated use that characterize participation in the Information Society.

Provides students with the most recent research and policy related to homeland security in the United States. The text is divided into three parts. In Part 1, students become familiar with the genesis and mission of the Department of Homeland Security. Part 2 addresses threats to homeland security, and Part 3 explores responses to these threats.

Like quantitative analysis itself, Social Research begins with a question. Why do social scientists use numbers to talk about everything from the stock market to human emotions? This book provides an answer with its common sense approach to the quantitative scientific method. The book balances imagination and reason with theoretical and mathematical information processing.

Focuses on Asian Americans as a frequently overlooked ethno-racial and ethno-cultural group, examining how stereotypes about Asian Americans are harmful both to students and their teachers. The material helps students gain a deeper understanding of the model-minority stereotype and its implications.

An anthology featuring readings and summaries selected and prepared by actual users of the material - undergraduate students who had just completed a required research methods course. The book includes a wide array of works by leading researchers and provides an equal balance of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methods with a critical focus.

No one can deny the obvious link between statistics and sports, and many a sports fan can reel off a lengthy list of statistics about a favourite team or player. This anthology combines the study of statistics with the high interest area of sports to create a text that delivers an engaging and effective introduction to statistical principles.

A pioneering philosophy text designed to be a companion to online learning and instruction. The book takes advantage of the many opportunities the internet provides for online interaction through embedded video selections, journal writing assignments, group discussions, and WIKIS. This creates an ideal environment for lively participation in philosophical enquiry.

Presents a collection of essays that examines instances of definitional difference, of contested meaning. The essays move chronologically, but they are by no means comprehensive. The evolution of American history tracks along myriad similar disputes. Instead, each essay is exemplary of historical points where disagreements over language create contested space.

Covers nursing's roots to its future and areas of potential expansion. This book gives clear insight into what a nurse is and what nurses do. Professionalism in Nursing: A Foundation for Practice is written for undergraduate nursing students. The book helps the transition from graduation to practice and prepares students for licensing as registered nurses.

Combines theories of crime causation with their implications for key policy questions relevant to today's world. The anthology integrates theory and contemporary issues, and provides encyclopaedic readings by leading theorists of crime. Each section of Crime and Behavior includes an introduction to the ideas that are presented in the readings that follow.

Provides a thorough and scholarly examination of Africa and its diasporas, focusing on Africana social and cultural history. The selections are written by experts in the fields of literature, history, sociology, anthropology, political writing, feminism, and cultural analysis.

Provides an in-depth review of the works of major African and Black thinkers from the continent and the diaspora. Using a pluridisciplinary approach that combines linguistic presupposition and fractal analysis, the book examines the many levels of meaning and similarity of pattern in literary texts studied for mathematical modelling, thereby enriching both of the contributing fields of study.

Examines the social, economic, political, and cultural forces that present challenges to the formation and development of healthy relationships and, ultimately, marriages and families. The anthology pushes students to think critically about how ideologies and values stemming from these forces shape their own ideas, values, and perceptions and to examine their own approach to relationships.

Offers a balance of conciseness, rigour, and depth needed to prepare students for advanced coursework and careers in engineering specialties, such as civil, environmental, electrical, computer, mechanical, and industrial engineering, in addition to chemical engineering. The text explains key concepts, including problem solving, qualitative and quantitative thinking, and the importance of units.

Looks at the fundamental needs that drive us as human beings, and explores how those needs help determine the way we communicate. Rather than focusing on public relations and communication as strategies for promoting a product or representing a client, the book examines them on a very human, day-to-day level as they appear through the lens of history.

Many introductory Corporate Finance textbooks tout their engaging, real-world examples, but they often fail to hold students' interest. A Novel Introduction to Corporate Finance offers a unique, innovative, and refreshing contrast. Structured as a work of literary fiction, the book successfully uses a compelling narrative to tell the ""story"" of Corporate Finance.

Provides a solid foundation in the major theories and practice of workplace psychology. Workplace Psychology is a unique blend of psychological theory and research, and workplace application. The book provides a scholarly review of the topics covered on the biannual Professional in Human Resources (PHR) examination.

Analyses several economic theories and measures each against reality to determine whether or not these theories actually work in the real world. The book explains what economics is truly all about: how it works, how it is flawed, and what the future may hold for economies around the world.

Examines recent global trends in nutrition, and investigates the eating patterns of other cultures as they relate to the prevention and treatment of chronic degenerative diseases. After reading the material students will be able to evaluate nutritional risk factors associated with the development of disease, and evaluate and identify eating habits connected to culture and nutritional medicine.

Reflects on how members of society can live together without causing harm to others. The solution is rooted in the basic concepts of equality, fairness, and justice, which informed the selected readings. The book uses real-world examples to give students information, and encourages them to think critically about contemporary social issues.

Contains everything you need to learn to master the challenge of drawing the human figure. Uniting concepts from Chinese calligraphy and Western traditional art, Han Dai-Yu maps out a step-by-step approach suitable for both established artists looking to transcend their current approach and novices looking for a way to begin.