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Aging in America A to Z - Adriel Bettelheim - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Aging in America A to Z - Adriel Bettelheim - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

America′s rapidly expanding population of older citizens is becoming the dominant political and policy issue of the new century. Thorny issues are driving decisions made in Washington, D.C. and state capitols, in corporations, and around the family dining table, such as: - - The future of Social Security - - The cost of Medicare and drugs - - Eldercare - - Retirement and pensions - Aging in America A to Z is an encyclopedic roadmap to the challenging questions and potential answers facing today′s seniors and their children. Important to both seniors and younger Americans who must care directly for parents or share indirectly in the economic and social costs of an aging population, Aging in America A to Z is a fundamental resource for all academic, public, and high school libraries.

DKK 712.00
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Monte Carlo Simulation - Christopher Z. Mooney - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Monte Carlo Simulation - Christopher Z. Mooney - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Monte Carlo Simulation is a method of evaluating substantive hypotheses and statistical estimators by developing a computer algorithm to simulate a population, drawing multiple samples from this pseudo-population, and evaluating estimates obtained from these samples. Christopher Z. Mooney explains the logic behind Monte Carlo Simulation and demonstrates its uses for social and behavioral research in conducting inference using statistics with only weak mathematical theory, testing null hypotheses under a variety of plausible conditions, assessing the robustness of parametric inference to violations of its assumptions, assessing the quality of inferential methods, and comparing the properties of two or more estimators. In addition, Mooney carefully demonstrates how to prepare computer algorithms using GAUSS code and illustrates these principles using several research examples. is a method of evaluating substantive hypotheses and statistical estimators by developing a computer algorithm to simulate a population, drawing multiple samples from this pseudo-population, and evaluating estimates obtained from these samples. Christopher Z. Mooney explains the logic behind and demonstrates its uses for social and behavioral research in conducting inference using statistics with only weak mathematical theory, testing null hypotheses under a variety of plausible conditions, assessing the robustness of parametric inference to violations of its assumptions, assessing the quality of inferential methods, and comparing the properties of two or more estimators. In addition, Mooney carefully demonstrates how to prepare computer algorithms using GAUSS code and illustrates these principles using several research examples. Monte Carlo Simulation will enable researchers to effectively execute Monte Carlo Simulation and to interpret the estimated sampling distribution generated from its use. will enable researchers to effectively execute Monte Carlo Simulation and to interpret the estimated sampling distribution generated from its use.

DKK 401.00
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The A-Z of Social Research - - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

The A-Z of Social Research - - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

`A detailed and valuable addition to the literature that will be a very useful resource for lecturers, as well as having a wide appeal among students′ - Tim May, University of Salford Have you ever wondered what a concise, comprehensive book providing critical guidance to the whole expanse of social science research methods and issues might look like? The A-Z is a collection of 94 entries ranging from qualitative research techniques to statistical testing and the practicalities of using the Internet as a research tool. Alphabetically arranged in accessible, reader-friendly formats, the shortest entries are 800 words long and the longest are 3000. Most entries are approximately 1500 words in length and are supported by suggestions for further reading. The book: - Answers the demand for a practical, fast and concise introduction to the key concepts and methods in social research - Supplies students with impeccable information that can be used in essays, exams and research projects - Demystifies a field that students often find daunting This is a refreshing book on social research methods, which understands the pressures that modern students face in their work-load and seeks to supply an authoritative study guide to the field. It should fulfil a long-standing need in undergraduate research methods courses for an unpatronising, utterly reliable aid to making sense of research methods.

DKK 471.00
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The U.S. Constitution A to Z - Robert L. Maddex - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

The U.S. Constitution A to Z - Robert L. Maddex - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

There is no other volume that so clearly and concisely explains every key aspect of the U.S. Constitution. This classic, easy-to-use reference is thoroughly updated with new entries covering the events of recent years including court cases with impact on Constitutional rights. Each of the more than 250 entries, arranged in encyclopedic A-to-Z format, provides accessible insight into the key questions readers have about the U.S. Constitution. All entries are updated with content through the end of 2007. Highlights in this new edition include: - - Quick answers to questions as well as in-depth background on the U.S. Constitution - - A new interior design that makes accessing information easy and fun - - Historical and contemporary photos - - Internet addresses for quick reference - - Detailed appendices, tables, and an index - New entries include: - - Kelo v. New London - - Hamdi v. Rumsfeld - - Lawrence v. Texas - - The Patriot Act - - Sex Offenders - - Torture - - Gay marriage and civil unions -

DKK 901.00
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School Leadership From A to Z - Robert D. Ramsey - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

School Leadership From A to Z - Robert D. Ramsey - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

"Ramsey blends practical business ideas, good practice, and commonsense ideas into lessons that all principals should find useful in their work." Paul Young, 2002-2003 PresidentNational Association of Elementary School Principals "Once again Ramsey, like a wise mentor, cuts to the heart of leadership. Every reader who likes new ideas, appreciates fresh perspective, and seeks core truths about leadership will include this book in his or her library and recommend it to colleagues." Don Draayer1990 AASA National Superintendent of the Year What does it take to be an effective school leader? What can we learn from successful schools and other businesses? Much of what makes a great business organization tick can help make an effective school click as well. This valuable new resource combines the best thinking from today′s finest schools with proven ideas taken directly from successful businesses and other public and private organizations. School Leadership From A to Z blends proven traditional success secrets for school leaders with newfound strategies and unique methods from businesses and organizations outside the education community. This fresh approach provides 26 compact sections, offering provocative insider insight into critical elements of school leadership, including: Attitude and Ambiguity Tolerance; Coaching, Culture, and Common Sense; Exceeding Expectations; Inform, Instruct, and Inspire; Networking and Nitpicking; Removing Obstacles, and much more! This handbook for educational leaders is the first ever to draw heavily on tough lessons from business and life, as well as successful school experiences, providing: - - - Leadership lessons from both businesses and schools - - Ideas to borrow from the best practices of organizations - - What business leaders say about leadership - - New vocabulary for school leaders - A reference list of business leadership titles helpful to school leaders If your school is not what it could or should be, something needs to change. This marvelous new resource provides you with the necessary ingredients for success!

DKK 354.00
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Tools for Writing - Barbara Z. Boone - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Tools for Writing - Barbara Z. Boone - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Make your students′ writing come alive "A wonderful and practical approach." Betty H. Kansler, College of Notre Dame of Maryland "A valuable resource for all teachers. A clearly written guide that contains lots of examples." Colleen Fallano, Teacher, Villa Cresta Elementary, Baltimore County Public Schools "This book really helped my students′ descriptive writing. The students asked, ′Could we try this again?′" Barbara Yingling, Teacher, Villa Cresta Elementary, Baltimore County Public Schools Use the "teacher-friendly" lessons in this book to plan flexible, interesting writing workshop programs for your class. Whether they are used as a regular part of curriculum or plugged in as time allows, the short, self-contained lessons here will boost skills and raise interest levels. Your students will learn how to: * Show it, not tell it * Use lead-ins * Write dialogue * Be more descriptive * Have fun with their writing The 73 minilessons in this book give you all the help you need to set up a writer′s workshop in your classroom. You′ll find workshop evaluation forms to use, topic ideas, and writing-skill improvement lessons. Boone includes suggestions for incorporating writer′s workshops into your yearly curriculum, along with a list of additional resources. Use the step-by-step guidance here to turn your students into enthusiastic writers. The author provides all the tools you need to make teaching--and learning--creative writing a welcome part of the school day for you and your students.

DKK 259.00
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Health Care Policy and Politics A to Z - Julie Rovner - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Health Care Policy and Politics A to Z - Julie Rovner - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

This essential guide for libraries, policy makers, and anyone concerned with health care in America has now been fully updated Readers will find updated information on long term health care spending, abortion, Medicaid and Medicare, health insurance and the uninsured, the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), and much, much more. New entries reflect important changes in recent years and include the Medicare Modernization Act, abstinence education, electronic health records, health savings accounts, Plan B, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), and Project BioShield.

DKK 901.00
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The New York Times on Gay and Lesbian Issues - Susan R. Burgess - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

The New York Times on Gay and Lesbian Issues - Susan R. Burgess - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

In The New York Times on Gay and Lesbian Issues author and gender studies professor Susan Burgess showcases relevant news stories, editorials, and letters to the editor to present the major political, social, and cultural issues that have affected gays and lesbians in the U.S. over the past 150 years. The book includes twelve chapters covering topics such as the Stonewall Uprising, gays in the military, youth and education, and AIDS. Each chapter features an overview of the issue at hand, introduction to each of the articles selected, and profiles of key events and personalities. This unique title allows students and researchers access to authoritative and engaging information, giving historical context to contemporary issues.

DKK 571.00
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Visions of Modernity - Scott Mcquire - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Visions of Modernity - Scott Mcquire - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

This overview of modern visual culture explores the relationship between technology, society and identity which underpins contemporary `media culture′. While tracing historical shifts as they have developed through, or intersected with, different camera technologies, the book is not so much about the camera′s field of vision: it is concerned with processes of modernization and the dramatic changes - perceptual, experiential, epistemological - which characterize modernity. Using the camera and its technologies as symbols of ` realism′, Scott McQuire interweaves: the history of visual culture from Lumiere to virtual reality by way of photography, cinema and television; the broad social and political transformations of the last 150 years; the ambivalent relationship between `image′ and `reality′; and the changing relationships of time and space, particularly related to colonialism, globalization, the modern city and cyberspace available in every home.

DKK 618.00
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Tools for Engagement - Eric P. Jensen - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Tools for Engagement - Eric P. Jensen - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Formerly a publication of The Brain Store Use these practical tools to turn distracted learners into focused, enthusiastic students! Have you ever watched your students walk into your classroom distracted--some full of energy, others dragging? As an instructor, gaining student attention is your first step towards an effective lesson. If you′re running out of creative ideas for getting your students focused and on task, Tools for Engagement is a great resource for you. Learn the specifics about different emotional states and how to adapt the learning process to work effectively with those states. Within this book′s color-coded chapters, you′ll discover more than 150 practical activities that will arouse curiosity, promote accountability, ease transitions, boost confidence, and enhance understanding and retention. Your confidence as an instructor will soar with these powerful, state-changing tools.

DKK 373.00
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Intentional Moves - Elisa B. Macdonald - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Intentional Moves - Elisa B. Macdonald - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

For maximum impact, let intention drive your actions. Leading a team means more than running meetings. It’s leading collaborative learning for continuous improvement. Like effective teachers in the classroom, skillful team leaders decide what they are aiming to achieve and make small, intentional moves to produce powerful learning outcomes for teachers and students. In this long-awaited follow-up to her best-selling book, The Skillful Team Leader , acclaimed educator Elisa MacDonald presents nearly 150 effective moves, organized by intention, for any educator who leads a team. In this book, you′ll find strategies to lead with purpose and direction, including how to: - - foster an inclusive environment and strengthen team trust - - interrupt bias and cultivate diverse perspectives - - navigate resistance and manage conflict - - facilitate data analysis - - lead peer observation - - assess your team’s collaboration - and so much more! Written in a practitioner-friendly format with a light tone and relatable stories, this is a must-have book for all team leaders and those who support them in your school.

DKK 344.00
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Marx, Durkheim, Weber - Kenneth Morrison - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Marx, Durkheim, Weber - Kenneth Morrison - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

`This is an excellent introduction to classical social theory. For most students it is the only book on the subject that they will need. The expositions are clear and comprehensive, outlining with almost alarming clarity ideas with which many of us have to struggle′ - Alan Bryman, The Management Centre, University of Leicester This is a thoroughly revised, expanded version of the best selling student text in classical social theory. The book provides an authoritative, accessible undergraduate guide to the three pivotal figures in the classical tradition. Readable and stimulating, the book explains the key ideas of these thinkers and situates them in their historical and philosophical contexts. The student gains an immediate understanding of what is distinctive and relevant about these giants of sociology. The book includes a glossary with over 150 entries. For a decade, the book has been required reading on undergraduate degree programmes. This new edition, refines the material, extends the analysis and enhances our appreciation. It is a nugget in its field.

DKK 527.00
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Mobile Learning for All - Luis F. Perez - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Mobile Learning for All - Luis F. Perez - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Make learning more accessible with your iPad! All students—including those with special needs—can benefit from having options in how they access curricular information. The good news is that help is readily available on your tablets and Apple devices! With this unique and engaging all-in-one resource, you will gain a practical toolkit to empower all your students. Learn how to get the most from your iPad by using its built-in accessibility features in conjunction with Universal Design for Learning guidelines. In this book, you’ll find: - - Step-by-step instructions, tips, and practice activities - - Discussion and reviews of more than 150 applications - - Access to more than 20 video tutorials, through QR codes located throughout the book - An Apple Distinguished Educator and an expert in digital accessibility features for K-12 and higher education settings, Luis Pérez provides a real sense of what students with disabilities need to learn and to navigate their world more independently. " Mobile Learning for All is full of practical uses of the many accessibility features on mobile devices to meet the needs of all students, especially those with disabilities." —Debi Gartland, Professor of Special Education Towson University

DKK 330.00
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Leading Every Day - - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Leading Every Day - - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Your shortcut to success for inspired school leadership! Tap your greatest leadership potential and quickly get on track to meeting today’s complicated challenges with this follow up to the best-selling Learning Forward Book of the Year. Revised and updated stories, references, and quotes complement a completely new section focused on achieving results. Effective leadership exists in us all. These short, inspiration-infused nuggets of actionable advice provide a path to get you there. New features include: - - A newly added Book 5 for help creating solid data systems and achievable results - - Over 150 convenient, closely integrated daily contemplations to carry anywhere - - Succinct, first-hand insights to proven leadership best practices that inspire, challenge, and instruct - - Up-to-date research on creative solutions to leadership challenges, change, and professional development - Build trust, spark innovation, and learn what it really takes to support a community of learners and leaders with this classic leadership resource! "This book continues to resonate, encourage, and motivate action. It′s a powerful combination of inspirational, critical, and practical guidance delivered in daily doses." —Stephanie Hirsh, Executive Director Learning Forward "Every leader needs inspiration and sage advice. Leading Every Day is an almanac of practical information for leaders committed to raising the bar for themselves, their colleagues, and their shared success." —Karen Kearney, Leadership Initiatives WestEd

DKK 406.00
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Health Problems in the Classroom 6-12 - Dolores M. Huffman - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Health Problems in the Classroom 6-12 - Dolores M. Huffman - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Sharpen your medical knowledge and understanding of health problems and concerns facing today′s students with this authoritative reference guide! Further continuing the dialogue from their successful reference, Health Problems in the Classroom PreK-6 , authors and medical experts Huffman, Fontaine, and Price have collaborated yet again to provide this valuable resource for middle and high school teachers, teacher aides, administrators, and educators, covering health problems that affect students in grades 6 through 12. Alphabetically listing the most current health concerns for this age group, this ready-reference handbook covers: - - - At-a-glance medical information about 150 illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions that affect adolescents in middle schools and high schools, including details about signs and symptoms, primary groups affected, classroom guidelines, attendance guidelines, medications, and communication topics to discuss with parents and caregivers - - Detailed coverage of sports injuries, sexually transmitted diseases, dating violence, and other topics relevant to teens - - Health, illness, disability, self-esteem, and stigma during adolescence - Family and community issues related to gender, sexual, and social identity, including a section on adolescent depression and warning signs for suicide An essential guide for all teachers and school personnel, Health Problems in the Classroom 6-12 gives educators immediate access to the knowledge, referrals, and resources they need to understand the health challenges facing them in today′s middle schools and high schools.

DKK 410.00
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But What Do I DO? - Catherine C. Collier - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

But What Do I DO? - Catherine C. Collier - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Identifying appropriate strategies for instruction or intervention made easy! Selecting individualized and evidence-based interventions for struggling students can overwhelm even the most experienced teachers. Save time and get the help you need with this comprehensive guide from an expert in special education and cultural differences! Organized around an alphabetized and cross-referenced list and including an online selection grid featuring more than 150 PBIS, RTI, and MTSS interventions, you’ll quickly find the tools to resolve specific learning and behavioral challenges. This must-have resource helps you effortlessly locate appropriate strategies based on student needs and desired learning outcomes. Teachers, counselors, and instructional intervention teams will learn to - - Meet the needs of all your struggling students including at-risk, culturally and linguistically diverse, as well as those with IEPs - - Progress monitor, document, and modify instructional strategies - - Identify specific interventions for distinct learning and behavior problems, including many reading, writing, math, and attention strategies - - Implement classroom-wide, small group, or individualized interventions - - Use classroom-based data to guide decision making - - Implement in a variety of settings, including special education, learning assistance programs, and full-inclusion - Including implementation checklists, examples of every strategy as well as its research base, and graphic organizers, use this book to discover the what, why, and how to help each student achieve success!

DKK 341.00
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Key Concepts in Public Relations - Mike Hogan - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Key Concepts in Public Relations - Mike Hogan - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

"This is a good text to accompany a core text on Public Relations. It is also very useful for marketing and business students. Valuable for post grads new to PR also." - Robbie Smyth, Griffith College Dublin "Offers the reader a concise and very readable tour through the many facets of PR… Providing a detailed reference of just under 200 alphabetically listed entries, covering a range of topics, from account management to wikis, destination branding and Hong Bo (that one you′ll have to look up yourselves), each entry takes up roughly a page, sometimes less, is colloquial in tone and offers several recommendations for further reading, making it an excellent jumping-off point for further exploration." - Communication Director The SAGE Key Concepts series provides students with accessible and authoritative knowledge of the essential topics in a variety of disciplines. Cross-referenced throughout, the format encourages critical evaluation through understanding. Written by experienced and respected academics, the books are indispensable study aids and guides to comprehension. Key Concepts in Public Relations : - - Provides a comprehensive, easy-to-use overview to the field. - - "Covers over 150 central concepts in PR. - - Paves the way for students to tackle primary texts. - - Grounds students in both practice and theory. - - Takes it further with recommended reading. - Bob Franklin, Mike Hogan, Quentin Langley, Nick Mosdell and Elliot Pill all teach at the Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies.

DKK 424.00
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"Sit and Get" Won't Grow Dendrites - Marcia L. Tate - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

"Sit and Get" Won't Grow Dendrites - Marcia L. Tate - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Make professional learning unforgettable! Teaching busy adults can be a daunting task. How do you grab their attention, make material memorable, and create experiences that immediately improve their professional practice? Expert Marcia Tate knows how adults learn best and shares 20 professional development strategies that work. What you′ll find in the 2nd edition: - 20 brain-based learning strategies proven to engage adults and boost long-term retention - 150 professional learning activities that spark educator participation - New findings on learning styles, brain research, and adult learning theory - References to the Learning Forward Professional Standards - Key differences between adult learners and younger students - Samples of professional learning designs - Sections devoted to job-embedded practice, peer coaching, and action research - Guided reflection and application sections Perfect for staff developers, trainers, teacher leaders, and educational consultants, "Sit and Get" Won′t Grow Dendrites shows you how to deliver high-energy learning experiences that impact adults for years to come. Praise for the First Edition: "Marcia Tate brings the same enthusiasm she has for working with adults to writing for adults. This is a book all trainers could benefit from, study, and keep accessible in their tool chest." —Stephanie Hirsh, Executive DirectorLearning Forward "This is THE must-have staff development text for all education professionals. This book doesn′t lecture on what to teach. Rather, it offers a plethora of methods to help adults learn. This is the ultimate ′how to teach how to teach′ resource." — Journal of Staff Development

DKK 350.00
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Finding Funding - Charles M. Achilles - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Finding Funding - Charles M. Achilles - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

"The authors introduce very valuable ideas and strategies with tips and guidelines that can make every grant proposal successful." —Joen Hendricks-Painter, Educational Consultant "There are helpful tips throughout the book. The documentation included was very useful, as was the comprehensive listing of sources and Internet sites." —Sharon Weber, PrincipalPunxsutawney Area School District, PA Find the money you need for research and programs that count! Grantwriting can be frustrating and exasperating, or it can be a fulfilling part of the school funding process. In this fifth edition of their bestseller, nationally-recognized experts Ernest W. Brewer and Charles M. Achilles put their $150 million in grantwriting experience to work for all educators. An in-depth resource with an easy-to-understand format, Finding Funding brings the reader up-to-date with 120 newly researched Web sites to help grant seekers be more efficient and effective at writing successful government, foundation, and private grants. The authors focus on four main phases of grantwriting and administration: exploring grants, writing proposals, implementing programs and managing acquired funds, and closing out funded projects. Their winning formula can help you surpass the competition by: - Finding people and organizations with money - Targeting proposals effectively - Meeting the requirements of funding agencies to obtain the funding you need This comprehensive guide offers educators and administrators proven ideas, resources, and valuable data to use in finding grant money for schools, community agencies, districts, or even classrooms!

DKK 410.00
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Violence in America - - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Violence in America - - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Violence in America: The History of Crime presents a wealth of new research on the long-term dynamics of murder and other crimes of violence. The contributors clearly identify and diagnose the painful circumstances of recurring epidemics of violent crime that have swept the American society over the past 150 years. Among the possible causes discussed are waves of immigration, the social dislocations of war, and growing concentrations of urban poverty. In addition, this engaging volume offers an evaluation of the traits of political assassins and an assessment of the pros and cons of gun control--and whether or not it will help to reduce crimes of violence. Surprisingly, the contributors to this compelling volume present the idea that the past and present dynamics of violent crime, projected into the future, suggest grounds for cautious optimism. This outlook is based on recent increases in effective criminal justice policies and the widespread efforts to remedy the social disintegration that breeds violent crime. Students and professionals in history, criminology, victimology, political science, and other related fields will find this volume to be essential reading. (For both volumes) "This is a major, timely, and immensely welcome addition to the literature on violence in American society. With fresh scholarship and new insights, it updates a classic study of violence first published in 1969. It would make a valuable addition to courses on American social history as well as classes specifically addressing violence and crime in this society." --John J. Broesamle, California State University, Northridge

DKK 1029.00
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The New York Times on the Presidency - Meena Bose - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

The New York Times on the Presidency - Meena Bose - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

An exciting and affordable new volume offering a unique perspective on the Oval Office The first title in a new imprint that pairs expert political analysis with rich historical news coverage, The New York Times on the Presidency is a fascinating new reference book that uses nearly 150 years of New York Times’ reporting to explore the dynamic nature of the presidency in the American political system. Presidential scholar Meena Bose has selectively chosen a variety of news articles, editorials, and data from The Times for which she has written context-providing narrative that discusses the key issues, leadership challenges, and turning points in each president’s administration, from Franklin Pierce (1853-1857) through George W. Bush (2001-2008). The New York Times on the Presidency provides readers with insight into the stories of 29 presidents spanning three centuries, as well as the effect The New York Times ’ position may have had on the issues of their day. Selected documents from the New York Times include: - - News stories - - Editorials and letters to the editor - - Op ed essays - - Pictures - - Public opinion polling data - - Obituaries - The New York Times on the Presidency launches the new TimesReference series from CQ Press. The series is designed to support high school and college curricula and course work, focusing on topics in American government, U.S. history, elections, Congress, the presidency, the U.S. Supreme Court, journalism and public opinion. Just in time for the 2008 election, The New York Times on the Presidency will find a home in high school, public, and undergraduate libraries.

DKK 571.00
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Rewriting Network News - Mervin Block - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Rewriting Network News - Mervin Block - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

"Anyone can make a mistake, and everyone does. But smart writers make the most of their mistakes—by learning all they can from them." In Rewriting Network News , Merv Block collects 345 network scripts that feature problems in grammar, news judgment, broadcast style, and storytelling, not to spotlight sinners, but sins that can be remedied. By reading scripts with the acuity of hindsight, Block offers corrections, comments, and suggestions for improvement. With Block’s helpful tips and advice, smart writers learn what not to do while moving toward what to do. As a guidebook to writing, and a handy A-Z reference for usage and "abusage," this book will remain on shelves for years. *Originally published in 1990 by Bonus Books, Inc.

DKK 401.00
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Statistical Strategies for Small Sample Research - - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Statistical Strategies for Small Sample Research - - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Newer statistical models, such as structural equation modeling and hierarchical linear modeling, require large sample sizes inappropriate for many research questions or unrealistic for many research arenas. How can researchers get the sophistication and flexibility of large sample studies without the requirement of prohibitively large samples? This book describes and illustrates statistical strategies that meet the sophistication/flexibility criteria for analyzing data from small samples of fewer than 150 cases. Contributions from some of the leading researchers in the field cover the use of multiple imputation software and how it can be used profitably with small data sets and missing data; ways to increase statistical power when sample size cannot be increased; and strategies for computing effect sizes and combining effect sizes across studies. Other contributions describe how to hypothesis test using the bootstrap; methods for pooling effect size indicators from single-case studies; frameworks for drawing inferences from cross-tabulated data; how to determine whether a correlation or covariance matrix warrants structure analysis; and what conditions indicate latent variable modeling is a viable approach to correct for unreliability in the mediator. Other topics include the use of dynamic factor analysis to model temporal processes by analyzing multivariate; time-series data from small numbers of individuals; techniques for coping with estimation problems in confirmatory factor analysis in small samples; how the state space model can be used with surprising accuracy with small data samples; and the use of partial least squares as a viable alternative to covariance-based SEM when the N is small and/or the number of variables in a model is large.

DKK 1029.00
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