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Tellwell Talent Switchback
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Simply Psychology
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Taylor & Francis Organizational Change Leadership and Ethics
Book SynopsisOrganizations and societies are facing extreme challenges that require action (IPCC, 2021). The UN's sustainability goals, demographic change, and the green shift are knocking on the door, while traditional education, and ways of leading and managing this development, often fail to keep up. Organizational Change, Leadership and Ethics challenges leadership orthodoxy, assumptions, and myths currently preventing the further development of theory and practice. It encourages intelligent disobedience in support of greater leadership capabilities and capacity in organisations and societies.As such, the book is written for everyone who wants to be MAD â to Make A Difference - students, scholars, and practitioners alike.Chapter 5 of this book is available for free in PDF format as Open Access from the individual product page at www.routledge.com. It has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 licenseTrade Review"Responsible leadership requires thoughtful awareness of the motives and consequences of one’s actions. This book is fodder for such thoughtfulness." –Jonathan Gosling, Emeritus Professor of Leadership, University of Exeter, UK"Rune By, Bernard Burnes and Mark Hughes have produced an essential text featuring the work of leading thinkers on change, leadership and ethics. This is state-of-the-art work on the organizational challenges of the first half of the 21st century." - Bill Cooke, FBAM FAcSS PhD, Emeritus Professor of Strategic Management, The York Management School, University of York"In their challenge to how organizational leadership and change are researched and taught, the editors of this volume are posing questions that our world, which is being transformed by the two massive upheavals of the past three years, needs to be asking. How we form the leaders of tomorrow is at stake." - David Coghlan, Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin"This book is a provocative and enthusiastic tour-de-force. Challenging traditional views of ethical change leadership, the authors exhort leaders and followers to rise up with intelligent disobedience, be inspired to be MAD (Make a Difference) and navigate the new complexity in the collective pursuit of purpose. In a polluted landscape, this agenda is a breath of fresh air." - Professor Richard Badham, John Grill Institute for Project Leadership, Sydney UniversityTable of ContentsPreface: Ethical Change Leadership 2.0 Part I CONTEXT AND THEORY Chapter 1: Leadership Ethics and Organizational Change: Sketching the Field’s Challenges Chapter 2: Perceptions and Development of Ethical Change Leadership Chapter 3: Mission leadership: a key enabler for an emerging leadership model, planned and emergent change and ethical clarity Chapter 4: Emmanuel Levinas and the Ethical Quality of Leadership Chapter 5: Leadership as care-ful co-directing change: A processual approach to ethical leadership for organizational change Chapter 6: Leadership: the collective pursuit of delivering on purpose Chapter 7: Making Purpose the Core Work of Business Leadership: A Guiding Framework Part II ISSUES AND CHALLENGES Chapter 8: Courage to strive: Hypocrisy monitoring, integrity striving, and ethical leadership Chapter 9: “How do we make sure they don’t get fat and lazy?” Utopian change and the erosion of compassion Chapter 10: Leadership narcissism, ethics, and strategic change: Is it time to revisit our thinking about the nature of effective leadership? Chapter 11: Organizational Leadership and Change in the Context of Conflict Chapter 12: Leadership for sustainable futures Chapter 13: A Dualities Approach to Sustainable Organizational Change Leadership Part III CONCLUSIONS Chapter 14: Leadership, Sustainability and Ethics: Looking Back to Move Forward Chapter 15: Teaching Organizational Change Leadership and Ethics Chapter 16: Towards Intelligent Disobedience: Academics Leading by Example
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Psychology of Intelligence
Book SynopsisWhat fascinates us about intelligence? How does intelligence impact our daily lives? Why do we sometimes fear intelligence?Human intelligence is a vital resource, yet the study of it is pervaded by neglect and misconceptions. The Psychology of Intelligence helps make sense of the contradictory social attitudes and practices in relation to intelligence that we have seen over the decades, from the idea that it drove eugenicist policies and actions in the past, to our current backlash against experts and critical thinking. Showing how our approach to intelligence impacts our everyday lives in educational, occupational, medical, and legal settings, the book asks if it is possible to lift the taboo and move beyond the prejudices surrounding intelligence.Challenging popular assumptions, The Psychology of Intelligence encourages us to face intelligence in ourselves and others as an important fact of life that we can all benefit from embracing more openly.Table of ContentsList of illustrationsAcknowledgementsExplaining the book: a new way of viewing human intelligence1. Intelligence in our daily lives2. Idealisation of intelligence3. Devaluation of intelligence4. Integration of neurodiversity5. Applied (human) intelligenceIn conclusion: which approach do you choose?Further readingNotesReferences
£15.58
Taylor & Francis Moral Thinking Fast and Slow
Book SynopsisThis book presents a new theory of the philosophy and cognitive science of moral judgment. Hanno Sauer defends an account of 'triple-process' moral psychology, arguing that moral thinking and reasoning are insufficiently understood when described in terms of a twin-track quick but intuitive and slow but rational type of cognition. Trade Review"Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students, researchers, faculty." - S. A. Mason, CHOICE"Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students, researchers, faculty." - S. A. Mason, CHOICETable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Dual Process Theory 2. From Dual to Triple Process Theory 3. A Triple Process Theory of Moral Cognition. Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Lifespan Development
Book SynopsisThis thorough revision of the highly successful first edition of Life-Span Development offers the reader a wide-ranging and thought provoking account of human development throughout the lifespan. The lifespan approach emphasises that development does not stop when we cease to be adolescents but goes on throughout adulthood and into old age. In initial chapters Leonie Sugarman outlines the issues surrounding the notion of development and how it can be studied, including reviews of the work of key theorists Erikson, Levinson and Gould. She goes on to consider the different ways in which the life course can be construed: as a series of age-related stages; as a cumulative sequence; as a series of developmental tasks; as a series of key life events and transitions or as a narrative construction which creates a sense of dynamic continuity. A final chapter looks at how people cope, the resources that are available and the theoretical and practical issues regarding interventions to aTrade Review"In a relatively short book it is quite remarkable how many concepts, theories and perspectives are described with such clarity, detail and critique. ... It all adds up to a tapestry as rich and as complex as human life itself." - Christine Doyle, Department of Psychology, University of East London"This is an excellent revision to the original text. … This book makes a substantial contribution to the furthering of our understanding of life-span development psychology." - Ian Rivers, College of Ripon and York St JohnTable of ContentsLifespan Developmental Psychology. Collecting Data About Lives. Age Stages and Lifelines. Cumulative Sequences. Developmental Tasks. Life Events and Transitions. Dynamic Continuity Through Narrative. Intervention.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Mediated Identity in the Emerging Digital Age
Book SynopsisThis book illustrates the process of mediated dialogue in a digital age. It shows that culture and self-like society and identity-are conceived as mutually inclusive and shows how technology is able to create a new form of dialogue that is very personal and very public at the same time.Table of ContentsVolume 4, Number 4, 2004Contents: H.J.M. Hermans, Introduction: The Dialogical Self in a Global and Digital Age. V.W. Hevern, Threaded Identity in Cyberspace: Weblogs and Positioning in the Dialogical Self. M.B. Ligorio, A.C. Pugliese, Self-Positioning in a Text-Based Virtual Environment. M. Cortini, G. Mininni, A. Manuti, The Diatextual Construction of the Self in Short Message Systems. S. Annese, Mediated Identity in the Parasocial Interaction of TV. C. van Halen, J. Janssen, The Usage of Space in Dialogical Self-Construction: From Dante to Cyberspace.
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Anthroposophic Press Inc Freud Jung and Spiritual Psychology
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Cambridge University Press The Soul in Soulless Psychology
Book SynopsisModern psychology began with a rejection of the 'soul' as relevant for the science. How did that come about? This alternative history of psychology explores that question and then considers the reappearance of the soul in psychology in various manifestations over the years.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Working with Global Aphasia
Book SynopsisGlobal aphasia is the most severe and disabling form of aphasia, yet it has had the least attention within aphasia research and rehabilitation. This practical book provides the reader with a comprehensive understanding of the topic based on both clinical observations and the literature to date. Uniquely, it covers not only the severe language impairments observed in global aphasia but also the co-occurring cognitive impairments that often present an additional challenge when working with this population.This book offers: A comprehensive understanding of the clinical characteristics of global aphasia illustrated with real case examples A theoretical overview of the domains of cognition and discussion of the role cognitive deficits play in the clinical presentation of people with global aphasia Critical analysis of the research evidence on global aphasia An exploration into the strengths and limitations of common methods used to assess languagTable of ContentsList of Figures List of Tables Preface List of Abbreviations Chapter 1 What is global aphasia? Chapter 2 Cognitive difficulties in global aphasia Chapter 3 Assessment and intervention planning Chapter 4 Intervention in global aphasia: the evidence base Chapter 5: Intervention in clinical practice Chapter 6: Considerations for clinical practice References Appendix 1 Example communication history form Appendix 2 Example of an automatic speech task Appendix 3 Example of a visual scale Appendix 4 Strategies for communicating with PwGA Index
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Taylor & Francis Sexual Offending by Strangers
Book SynopsisExploring a specific type of sexual violence committed by a specific type of sexual offender, namely adult male on adult female stranger sexual violence, this book provides readers with an enhanced understanding of both the offences being committed and the offenders who commit them.Although acts of serious stranger sexual violence are rare, they are important as they occur in the context of there being no pre-existing relationship between the offender and victim, meaning they present significant challenges to criminal justice practitioners who are required to investigate, assess and understand such offending. Arguing for the importance of adopting an ideographic perspective, this book encourages readers to draw upon a variety of different theories and models as appropriate, such as considering the impact of a behavioural conditioning process, where sexual violence is a manifestation of prior learning or early life experiences. Divided into four sections, this comprehensive vo
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Selective Mutism Workbook for Parents and
Book SynopsisThis workbook provides hands-on Activities, Strategies, planning sheets and progress trackers for use with children with selective mutism at home, at school and in the wider community. Written by selective mutism expert Maggie Johnson and parent coach Junhua Reitman, the workbook includes first-hand accounts of how children can overcome SM successfully using the Activities and Strategies described in this book. Activities are organised around the daily routines of school and family life and each Activity is broken into a progression of small steps with appropriate Strategies and an accompanying record sheet to track progress. Activities include: Using the toilet at school Attending social gatherings Organising a successful playdate Initiating conversation Talking in the classroom Eating with peers This workbook is essential reading for parents, professionals and anyone who is looking for a toolkit for selective muTable of ContentsForeword – Alison WintgensPreface – Maggie JohnsonPreface – Junhua ReitmanAcknowledgementsPart 1How to use this workbook: Guidance for parents, school staff and other supportive adultsPart 2Does my child have selective mutism?Part 3Small steps worksheetsStrategies for general useActivities for a range of situationsPart 4Take small steps with us: personal experiences and success storiesPart 5 – AppendicesIndex
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Taylor & Francis Supporting and Promoting Wellbeing in the Higher
Book SynopsisThis book provides innovative, practical tools to help combat declining personal wellbeing in the higher education workplace.Divided into two sections, the book looks at wellbeing from institutional and individual levels. It outlines a framework for how wellbeing in the higher education workplace can be evaluated and clearly sets out initiatives for what can be done to improve faculty wellbeing. The book also explores issues such as the once vocational nature of academia, the extent to which institutions can provide allied health care and examines initiatives that individual faculty members have introduced for themselves.Representing new ideas, perspectives and a variety of approaches to supporting and promoting wellbeing in the higher education workplace, this book will be of interest to academic staff as well as professional development personnel in higher education.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Psychological Appeal of Gardens
Book SynopsisThis insightful book explores the relationship we have with gardens and with the act of gardening, considering in detail the psychological, social and health benefits.From the Garden of Eden and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to Kew Gardens and the humble suburban plot, it is self-evident that gardens and gardening have an ever-present attraction. This book addresses the appeal of gardens from a psychological perspective: Why do we spend our cash on plants and gardening paraphernalia and give hours of our time to tending our annuals, bulbs and shrubs? Why do we travel to see gardens in our own and other countries? The theme of this book lies in identifying the individual and social rewards to be found in gardens and gardening, particularly within our own private gardens.The Psychological Appeal of Gardens will be of great interest to students and scholars of applied psychology, as well those taking horticultural courses of various levels, from professional horTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. How Did Your Garden Grow? 2. Gardens for All 3. The Beauty of a Garden 4. Gardens for the People 5. The Psychology of the Gardener 6. Gardens as Therapy 7. Are Gardens Really Therapeutic? Concluding Thoughts
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Immigrant Youth in Cultural Transition
Book SynopsisThe Classic Edition of ''Immigrant Youth in Cultural Transition'', first published in 2006, includes a new introduction by the editors, describing the ongoing relevance of this volume in the context of future challenges for this vital field of study. It emphasizes the importance of continued actions and policies to improve the quality of interactions between multiple ethno-cultural groups, and highlights how these issues have developed the field of cross-cultural psychology.In the original text, an international team of psychologists with interests in acculturation, identity, and development describes the experience and adaptation of immigrant youth, using data from over 7,000 immigrant youth from diverse cultural backgrounds and national youth living in 13 countries of settlement. They explore the way in which immigrant adolescents carry out their lives at the intersection of two cultures (those of their heritage group and the national society), and how well these youth are Trade Review"...successfully describes various aspects of the acculturation, identity, and adaptation of immigrant youth cross-nationally. Gender and peer group influences receive good coverage, which is not always the case in such studies. The adaptation of immigrant youth appears in a positive light. 'Immigrant Youth in Cultural Transition' could serve as a catalyst for widespread change in conceptions of the immigrant youth experience." —PsycCRITIQUESTable of ContentsPreface to the Classic Edition J.W. Berry, D.L. Sam, P. VedderForeword to the 2006 editionK. PhaletPreface to the 2006 editionJ.W. Berry, J.S. Phinney, K. Kwak, D.L. SamIntroduction: Goals and Research Framework for Studying Immigrant Youth. J.W. Berry, C. Westin, E. Virta, P. Vedder, R. Rooney, D. SangDesign of the Study: Selecting Societies of Settlement and Immigrant Groups. P. Vedder, F.J.R. van de VijverMethodological Aspects: Studying Adolescents in 13 CountriesJ.S. Phinney, J.W. Berry, P. Vedder, K. Liebkind The Acculturation Experience: Attitudes, Identities, and Behaviors of Immigrant Youth. D.L. Sam, P. Vedder, C. Ward, G. HorenczykPsychological and Sociocultural Adaptation of Immigrant YouthP. Vedder, F.J.R. van de Vijver, K. Liebkind Predicting Immigrant Youth's Adaptation Across Countries and Ethnocultural GroupsJ.S. Phinney, P. VedderFamily Relationship Values of Adolescents and Parents: Intergenerational Discrepancies and AdaptationP. Vedder, D.L. Sam, F.J.R. van de Vijver, J.S. PhinneyVietnamese and Turkish Immigrant Youth: Acculturation and Adaptation in Two Ethnocultural GroupsJ.S. Phinney, J.W. Berry, D.L. Sam, P. VedderUnderstanding Immigrant Youth: Conclusions and ImplicationsJ.S. Phinney, J.W. Berry, D.L. Sam, P. VedderReferences Appendixes
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Taylor & Francis Religion and Conspiracy Theories
Book SynopsisReligion and Conspiracy Theories: An Introduction is the first accessible volume to systematically examine the relationship between religion and conspiracy theories in the contemporary world in critical and historical perspective.It lays out the historical development of these important categories, considers different theoretical approaches and looks at case studies of conspiracy theories in religion, about religion and as religion. It maintains a critical perspective throughout on the relationship between truth and power, and in the process provides a fresh perspective on belief and worldviews in our modern world.Designed for use in the classroom, the book features helpful diagrams and resources for teachers. It is an essential read for all students of religion and conspiracy theories, as well as scholars of politics, religious studies, sociology, anthropology and cultural studies.
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Taylor & Francis Wellbeing and Policy
Book SynopsisAs wellbeing becomes an increasingly explicit policy goal in countries across the world, the demand for evidence upon which to base intervention is growing. Featuring 41 contributing authors from 18 countries, this book surveys and synthesizes recent developments in wellbeing science and policy to highlight key lessons learned and to offer actionable insights for policy-making.Opening with a foreword by Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, and an introductory chapter surveying the fundamentals of wellbeing policy, the book reviews the links between wellbeing and various domains, including income, work, health, family, altruism and empathy, ageing, gender, education, housing, environment, crime, democracy, migration, religion, digital technology, and art, culture, and creativity. The book also examines the state of the art on wellbeing policy frameworks in diverse contexts, including developed and developing countries, small and large states, across the world, documenting interventions by governmental, private, or non-governmental organizations. Case studies include Bhutan, New Zealand, Finland, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Malta.This book is essential reading for anyone interested in progressing towards a wellbeing economy including policy-makers, academics, and students in economics, public policy, public administration, and behavioural and political science.The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Mental Health in Sport and Physical Activity
Bringing together the most prestigious writings on mental health in sport and physical activity from the International Society of Sport Psychology's flagship journal, International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, this volume provides an essential reference for the field of sport and exercise psychology.Carefully selected for their popularity and impact on the field, the chapters in this volume feature an international range of contributions. Each chapter has been closely updated to ensure its relevance in current research and maintain its position as a piece of state-of-the-art scholarship. Chapters cover a range of topics, including the mental health of high-performance athletes, assessment methods and screening tools, adjustment patterns in the junior to senior transition, the role of perfectionism, body shaming, mindfulness, and exercise addiction. The book concludes with a discussion of key takeaways from the preceding chapters and suggestions for future
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Sports Psychology
Book SynopsisThis book analyses the essential aspects of sports psychology by throwing light on issues related to the upkeep of athletes' mental state and improving their performance in sports activities. On one hand, it covers topics like anxiety, stress, conflicts, overtraining, and sports injuries, and on the other, it includes strategies helpful for managing and developing skills for better performance in various sports activities.In its wide coverage, the volume discusses a range of key topics which include: Sports psychology: historical perspectives and the present position Contribution of heredity and environment, the role of growth and development, and the individual differences in sports psychology How factors like intelligence, cognitive and emotional processes, personality, and motivation influence learning and the transfer of learning The role of attention, concentration, and focus in the performance of athletes Athletes' mental and pTable of Contents1. The Meaning, Nature, and Scope of Sports Psychology 2. Sports Psychology- Historical Perspectives and Development 3. Genetics (Heredity) and Environment 4. Human Growth and Development 5. Individual Differences and Sports Performance 6. Methods of Study in Sports Psychology 7. Learning in Physical Education and Sports 8. Transfer of Learning of Training in Sports 9. Cognitive Process: Sensation and Perception 10. Intelligence: Concepts, Measurement, and Implications in Sports 11. Emotional Process in Sports 12. Motivation and its Role in Sports 13. Attention, Concentration, and Focus in Sports 14. Personality: Meaning, Development, Assessment, and Implications in Sports 15. Aggression and Violence in Sports 16. Anxiety and Stress in Sports 17. Frustration and Conflicts in Sports 18. Group Dynamics and Leadership in Sports 19. Guidance and Counselling in Sports 20. Overtraining and Burnout in Athletes 21. Sport Injuries and their Management
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Social Psychology
Book SynopsisSocial psychology explores some of the most important questions we face as people: how do we create and understand the social self? How does our ''social mind'' influence the volition and content of thoughts and behaviour? How do we relate to other individuals and groups and the myriad forms and processes of social influence? In a jargon-free and accessible manner, Social Psychology: The Basics critically examines these fundamental principles of social psychology, and provides a thorough overview of this fascinating area. Discussing the theory and science behind our understanding of how people relate to others, this book explores how we understand ourselves and others, how we relate at an individual and group level, the key processes underpinning social influence and the ways the discipline has evolved (and continues to evolve). It also looks at how the application of social psychology makes important differences in the real world.HighlightingTable of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1: A (very) brief history of social psychologyTheme: Self and motivationTheme overviewChapter 2: Understanding the selfChapter 3: The ways we thinkTheme summaryTheme: Social RelationshipsTheme overviewChapter 4: Self and other peopleChapter 5: Self, groups and other groupsTheme summaryTheme: Social InfluenceTheme overviewChapter 6: Conformity and obedienceChapter 7: PersuasionTheme summaryChapter 8: Social Psychology in Applied ContextChapter 9: Future directions and common themesEndnoteReferencesIndex
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HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd The New Rulebook
Book SynopsisThe bestselling, practical and inclusive guide to life from Instagram's favourite psychologist Chris Cheers. Take a moment and check in with how you've been feeling lately. Maybe a little tired, stressed or burnt out? All the recent upheaval and uncertainty has left many of us not only feeling exhausted, but also questioning who we are and what we want from life. Yet instead of taking the necessary time to process and answer these important questions, many of us are feeling pressured to just get back to 'normal'. But what if we want better than normal? The world has changed - we have changed - so when it comes to caring for our wellbeing, it's clear we need new rules. The New Rulebook is a practical, game-changing guide to embracing that uncertainty. It compassionately asks you to re-examine five key areas: self-care, emotions, work, body and love (all the big stuff!), and then offers radical, evidence-based solutions to improve your wellbeing. Led not by expectation, but by what
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Guilford Publications PrinciplesFocused Evaluation
Book SynopsisHow can programs and organizations ensure they are adhering to core principles--and assess whether doing so is yielding desired results? From evaluation pioneer Michael Quinn Patton, this book introduces the principles-focused evaluation (P-FE) approach and demonstrates its relevance and application in a range of settings. Patton explains why principles matter for program development and evaluation and how they can serve as a rudder to navigate the uncertainties, turbulence, and emergent challenges of complex dynamic environments. In-depth exemplars illustrate how the unique GUIDE framework is used to determine whether principles provide meaningful guidance (G) and are useful (U), inspiring (I), developmentally adaptable (D), and evaluable (E). User-friendly features include rubrics, a P-FE checklist, firsthand reflections and examples from experienced P-FE practitioners, sidebars and summary tables, and end-of-chapter application exercises.Trade Review"In the past two decades, Patton has been perhaps the most creative contemporary thinker about how best to advance evaluation practice, with contributions including utilization-focused evaluation, qualitative evaluation methods, process use, complexity concepts, systems change in evaluation, and developmental evaluation, among others. Principles-Focused Evaluation continues Patton's impressive tradition of major breakthrough innovation. This book will undoubtedly expand your thinking and is a 'must read' for evaluation practitioners, scholars, and students. I give it my absolute highest endorsement."--Stewart I. Donaldson, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Global Health; Executive Director, Claremont Evaluation Center; Director, The Evaluators' Institute, Claremont Graduate University “Patton is one of our most innovative evaluation theorists--and this book underscores that point. P-FE provides the framework for implementing evaluations that are grounded in meaningful, actionable, and rigorous evidence. The book offers guidance on theory and practice plus examples that bring the concepts to life. No one else engages readers quite like Patton. Another exceptional contribution by a master!"--Christina A. Christie, PhD, Chair, Department of Education, University of California, Los Angeles "Principles-Focused Evaluation provides a practical toolkit for guiding and shaping the urgent work of shifting institutions, systems, and cultures from maladaptive to adaptive states. Patton builds on his foundational work in utilization-focused evaluation and developmental evaluation. This is a timely and important book for evaluators--and for the social innovators, policymakers, educators, and funders with whom they work."--Stephen Huddart, President and CEO, The J. W. McConnell Family Foundation, Montréal, Québec, Canada "Gender equity, empowerment, climate mitigation, poverty reduction, peacebuilding--these prevalent programmatic initiatives take many different forms but share principled foundations of action. In this book, Patton shifts the attention of evaluators to the fundamental propositions that drive change, offering a valuable approach for addressing the complexities of many--if not most--evaluation environments."--Ann M. Doucette, PhD, Research Professor, Claremont Graduate University; Director of Special Projects, The Evaluators’ Institute -Since Patton introduced developmental evaluation nearly a decade ago, it has become a widely used approach and a staple on the evaluation menu of options. Principles-focused evaluation has the potential to become yet another important option on that menu….There is a multiplicity of value added from Patton's book for the theorist and practitioner alike. For theorists, principles-focused evaluation truly offers a new way to think with regards to program design, implementation and evaluation….As an evaluation practitioner, I find that principles-focused evaluation provides a unique lens to explore an intervention and its results; it allows a deeper dive into understanding why something works, and why it does not….I highly recommend reading Patton's book, using his GUIDE, applying it in practice, and in doing so, becoming a nobler evaluator.--Evaluation and Program Planning, 12/2/2019ƒƒFrom the first word, it is clear that this book is essential reading for anyone involved in any kind of work where quality of life is the primary concern….It will be invaluable for students, teachers, and researchers alike. It would also be valuable for social support organizations, their managers, and their practitioner staff ….The book is superbly written….Practical exercises provide opportunities to bring the material to life in a directly meaningful way for the reader….Patton invites us to join him in the journey of further developing the field by testing out, adapting, and revising the ideas he offers to deepen understanding for the benefit of all.--Evaluation Matters, 10/8/2018ƒƒIn this book, Patton takes reader reflection to another level, asking each reader to go through his or her own journey, engaging in the book content by undertaking examples and practice exercises at the end of each chapter….It is a thought-provoking and insightful book….Patton skillfully guides the reader through an exploratory journey of the PFE approach, and how it can be applied to the contexts we work in.--American Journal of Evaluation, 8/21/2018ƒƒThe practice exercises at the end of most chapters take the form of reflective, open-ended prompts that allow readers to work through the material presented in the chapter….Teachers may find these exercises useful for starting discussions, guiding group projects, and/or shaping written assignments, while consultants may use them to guide clients and their staffs through a process of reflection, articulation, and organizational self-appraisal….While Patton is a knowledgeable guide through the material, he also is a storyteller and creative non-fiction writer who understands the power of narrative….Woven throughout The GUIDE are bits and chunks and even whole chapters of story, often told by others in the field….Hearing these people share how P-FE worked in specific situations at specific times illustrates the extent to which P-FE can be applied.--The Qualitative Report, 4/24/2018Table of ContentsI. Principles: What They Are, Why They Matter, and Their Niche in Program Development and Evaluation 1. First Principles 2. Effectiveness Principles: What? Why? When? How? Who? Where? 3. Examples of Principles-Driven Change Initiatives and Programs 4. Evaluating Principles: Historical Context and Forward-Looking Challenge 5. The Niche and Nature of Principles-Focused Evaluation: Serving Diverse Purposes II. GUIDE: Criteria for Effectiveness Principles 6. GUIDE for PRINCIPLES: The Characteristics of High-Quality Effectiveness Principles G: Guidance 7. Guidance for Developing and Distinguishing Principles: Principles versus Rules, and the Alternative Principles Test 8. Referring to Something as a Principle Doesn’t Make It One: Distinguishing Effectiveness Principles 9. Still More Guidance on Developing and Distinguishing Principles: Principles Derived from and Contrasted with Assumptions, Truths, and Lessons 10. Conceptual Triangulation: Evaluating the Similarities of Parallel Principles 11. Holistic, Sequential, and Pole Star Approaches to Principles U: Useful 12. Principles Point the Way to Desired Results 13. Diverse Uses of Principles across an Organization, Nora F. Murphy & Heather Huseby 14. Evaluating the Utility of Research-Derived Principles for Enhancing Online Learning I: Inspiring 15. Inspirational Principles Are Infused with Values 16. Principles-Focused Evaluation at the Grassroots in Africa: Inspirational Examples and Reflections, John Wilson 17. Inspiring Principles: Distinguishing Overarching Principles from Operational Principles, Charmagne Campbell-Patton 18. Principles-Focused Pedagogy of Evaluation: Inspired by Freirean Pedagogy D: Developmental 19. The Developmental Nature of Effectiveness Principles: A Case Example of Adapting Principles in Practice, Yve Susskind & Peggy Holman 20. Simple Rules and Minimum Specifications: Spotlight on Complexity Concepts with Developmental Implications E: Evaluable 21. Evaluable Principles: Methods and Measures for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Principles 22. Principles-Focused Sampling 23. Rendering Judgments about the Effectiveness of Principles 24. Evaluating Principles for Evidence of Effectiveness: Three Kinds of Evidence-Based Judgments and Effective Principles in Contrast to Best Practices Summary of Parts I and II: Major Themes of Principles-Focused Evaluation III. Principles-Driven Initiatives with Principles-Focused Evaluations: Exemplars of Principles in Practice III-A.Three Levels of Principles-Based Interventions: Macro (Global), Micro (Program), and Meso (Community) 25. Principles Driving Reform: Evaluation of the Paris Declaration Principles on Aid Effectiveness 26. Discovering and ValidatingEffectiveness PrinciplestoHelp Youth Overcome Homelessness 27. Vibrant Communities Canada: A Principles-Driven Systems Change Initiative and Emergent Example of Principles-Focused Evaluation Potential Part III-B. Three Different Agriculture-Focused Initiatives 28. Collaborative Principles Supporting Shared Commitment: The Global Alliance for the Future of Food 29. Principles Enhancing Coherence: The McKnight Foundation Collaborative Crop Research Program 30. Principles Defining a Field of Agroecology: How Principles Inform and GUIDE Practices IV. Principles for Evaluations and Evaluators 31. Evaluating Evaluation Principles: Examining Principles That Guide Evaluations and Evaluators 32. Outcome Harvesting Evaluation: Practical Application of Essential Principles, Ricardo Wilson-Grau 33. Reflections of a Principles-Focused Evaluator: What's in a Name?, Donna Podems 34. Waking Lumina: A Personal Principles-Based Evaluation Philosophy, Nora F. Murphy V. Principles-Focused Evaluation in Practice: Tools and Checklist 35. Tools for Principles-Focused Evaluation 36. Principles-Focused Evaluation Checklist Conclusion and Final Practice Exercise Epilogue: Eleven Questions, Eleven Principles-Focused Responses
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Guilford Publications Treating Sleep Problems
Book SynopsisThis practical manual presents an innovative modular treatment for adults and adolescents with a wide range of sleep and circadian rhythm problems, such as insomnia, daytime sleepiness, poor sleep quality, and irregular sleep-wake schedules. The treatment applies broadly to all individuals with sleep problems, including those with psychiatric disorders. It is grounded in a cutting-edge understanding of sleep health and integrates elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT), and other evidence-based therapies. Each module is described in detail, including specific practitioner guidance, sample scripts, developmental adaptations, and tips for enhancing motivation. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the book's 17 reproducible client handouts in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"Harvey and Buysse present a superb guide to their novel treatment program. By integrating different perspectives on sleep, this book shifts the emphasis from the identification of sleep disorders to the promotion of sleep health and well-being. The authors provide a robust review of the literature, followed by a thorough explanation of how to implement the treatment. The book maintains a level of approachability that supports the reader's complete understanding, making it a useful tool for both practicing professionals and graduate students."--Aaron T. Beck, MD, University Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania "I highly recommend this book for sleep medicine providers in training and also for experienced providers seeking to rapidly and efficiently identify and treat the confounding features of insomnia in complex patients. It provides a framework for patient care that I highly recommend as part of any sleep medicine training curriculum."--David Kristo, MD, Associate Professor and Medical Director, Sleep Laboratory, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center “A true gift for clinicians, this accessible, engaging, and implementable clinical guide effectively addresses a broad range of sleep problems and disorders. The expertise that Harvey and Buysse offer is unparalleled, and their compassion for clients who struggle with sleep problems is present on every page. This book has so much to offer to our work with clients to promote healthy sleep and well-being."--Sona Dimidjian, PhD, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Colorado Boulder "I highly recommend this comprehensive treatment manual to any mental health clinician working on the front line with patients with sleep complaints. The authors have done a splendid job of crafting a new evidence-based treatment targeting sleep and circadian problems that are often central to a range of mental disorders, including anxiety, major affective, and schizophrenia spectrum disorders. The book provides a step-by-step, modular approach, with specific treatment modules targeting insomnia, nightmares, sleep scheduling problems in adolescents, and compliance issues with sleep apnea therapy."--Charles M. Morin, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Director, Sleep Research Center, Laval University, Quebec City, Canada "Harvey and Buysse are among the most influential and respected sleep researchers in the world, whose contributions to sleep science and to healthcare practice have been outstanding. I am certain this volume will become a classic for professionals working in sleep laboratories or clinics. Harvey and Buysse recognize that sleep and circadian processes are fundamental therapeutic targets. They show how a transdiagnostic perspective offers new pathways to effective clinical care. This book is wonderfully constructed and a joy to read."--Colin A. Espie, PhD, DSc, Professor of Sleep Medicine, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, United Kingdom -An excellent exposition and resource.--Psychology Aotearoa, 11/01/2018ƒƒThis book is an excellent practical manual presenting a novel modular approach to subclinical and clinical insomnia and circadian rhythm disorders using the Transdiagnostic Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Intervention (TranS-C)….It provides comprehensive guidance and exemplars. The appendices provide a very useful range of handouts and other useful resources. This book is a must for all clinicians interested in the psychological aspects of sleep medicine. It is not only useful for those practicing sleep medicine but also for those working in mental health and managing long-term physical health conditions with comorbid sleep issues.--British Journal of Psychiatry, 10/01/2018Table of Contents1. Promoting Healthy Sleep 2. Sleep Assessment 3. TranS-C Cross-Cutting Modules 4. TranS-C Core Modules 5. TranS-C Optional Modules Epilogue: Conclusions and Future Directions Appendices References Index
£29.99
Guilford Publications Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Adolescents with
Book SynopsisThis state-of-the-art guide provides a powerful transdiagnostic approach for treating adolescent eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and others) in either outpatient or inpatient settings. It describes how enhanced cognitive behavior therapy (CBT-E)--the gold-standard treatment for adult eating disorders--has been systematically adapted and tested with younger patients. With a strong motivational focus, CBT-E gives the adolescent a key role in decision making. The book presents session-by-session guidelines for assessing patients, determining whether CBT-E is appropriate, developing case conceptualizations, conducting individualized interventions, addressing medical issues, and involving parents. User-friendly features include case vignettes and reproducible forms; purchasers get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size. CBT-E is recognized as a best practicTrade Review"This is an important book. It fills two major gaps. For clinicians, it provides a detailed guide to the treatment of any form of eating disorder seen in adolescents. For researchers, it specifies for the first time how this empirically supported treatment, 'enhanced cognitive behavior therapy' (CBT-E), should be implemented with young patients....Too often, treatment manuals are written by treatment 'gurus' or researchers who engage in little or no ongoing face-to-face clinical work....This book is entirely different, as it has been written by two experienced practitioners, both of whom are active clinically. The result is a truly useful guide."--from the Foreword by Christopher G. Fairburn, OBE, DM, FMedSci, FRCPsych, Wellcome Principal Research Fellow and Professor of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, United Kingdom "Eating and weight issues in adolescence can be disabling and can have lifetime effects. Written by two outstanding clinician-scholars, this very accessible book shows how to deliver empirically based, state-of-the-art treatment that is tailored to the individual. With thoughtfulness and care, the authors capture the complexities of describing eating disorders in adolescents and discuss ways to navigate the thorny issues of patient and family engagement. An important book."--Kelly D. Brownell, PhD, Robert L. Flowers Professor of Public Policy and Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, Duke University "Dalle Grave and Calugi, two respected CBT experts, have produced a vital manual that walks the clinician through engaging and treating adolescents with eating disorders. This is a well-written book that describes how to deliver CBT-E to younger patients in a flexible, individualized, and effective manner. An indispensable resource for clinicians and supervisors, the volume provides clear, practical guidance rooted in emerging scientific evidence."--Carlos M. Grilo, PhD, Director, Yale Program for Obesity, Weight, and Eating Research, Yale University School of Medicine "Treating adolescents with eating disorders remains a significant challenge, in part because few treatments have garnered efficacy data that promote confidence in their application. With this detailed, comprehensive treatment manual, Dalle Grave and Calugi take the field a significant step forward. These authors have been at the forefront of the development of a transdiagnostic application of CBT-E for adolescent eating disorders, and this manual will be a most valuable tool for clinicians as well as clinical researchers."--Daniel Le Grange, PhD, Benioff UCSF Professor in Children’s Health, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco; Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, The University of Chicago-With case vignettes and sample dialogues, this book provides a seamless and structured process for a therapist to follow….Both authors are internationally renowned for their expertise in the field of eating disorders.--Doody's Review Service, 04/27/2020Table of ContentsForeword, Christopher G. Fairburn Introduction and Overview 1. Eating Disorders in Adolescence and Cognitive Behavioral Theory 2. CBT-E for Adolescents with Eating Disorders: An Overview 3. Assessment, Preparation, and Medical Management The Core Protocol 4. The Three Steps of CBT-E for Adolescents: An Overview 5. Session 0 6. Parents-Only Session 7. Session 1 8. Session 2 9. Deciding to Change 10. Review Sessions 11. Underweight and Undereating Module 12. Body Image Module 13. Dietary Restraint Module 14. Events, Moods, and Eating Module 15. Setbacks and Mindsets Module 16. Ending Well Adaptations for More Complex and Severe Cases 17. The Broad CBT-E Modules 18. Intensive Outpatient CBT-E 19. Inpatient CBT-E 20. Comorbidity and CBT-E for Adolescents Appendices Appendix A. Terms Used to Describe Eating-Disorder Psychopathology Appendix B. The Effects of Caloric Restriction and Weight Loss: The Minnesota Starvation Experiment Appendix C. The Starvation Symptom Inventory Appendix D. The Eating Problem Checklist References Index
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Guilford Publications Neuropsychology of Everyday Functioning Second
Book SynopsisThe go-to resource for assessing and predicting functional abilities in persons with brain injury or cognitive decline has now been revised and expanded to reflect significant advances in the field. With a focus on key real-world capacities--independent living, vocational functioning, medication management, and driving--leading experts explore how individuals go about their daily lives, where and why disruptions occur, and potential opportunities for improving function. Strategies for direct assessment are reviewed, from standard neuropsychological tests to multimodal approaches and technology-based tools. Chapters also provide functional assessment guidance for specific neurological and psychiatric conditions: dementia, traumatic brain injury, depression, schizophrenia, and others. New to This Edition *Incorporates over a decade of technological and methodological innovations. *Chapter on theories and models of everyday functioning. *Chapters on naturalisTrade Review"The second edition of this well-written, practical, sometimes thought-provoking and always easy-to-digest book about everyday functioning is a welcome treat. It covers a breadth of topics, from driving to medication management, cultural issues, sensors, virtual reality, and more. Readers will learn about new tests, new approaches, and new ways of measuring problems encountered in everyday life. Psychologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals engaged in person-centered rehabilitation with different diagnostic groups--including patients with stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and traumatic brain injury--will benefit from this book."--Barbara A. Wilson, OBE, PhD, clinical neuropsychologist, Oliver Zangwill Centre for Neuropsychological Rehabilitation and St. George’s Hospital, United Kingdom "This updated guide is a 'must-have' for clinical neuropsychologists and other health professionals interested in the complex ways that cognition influences everyday functioning. The book takes an accessible, multidisciplinary approach to communicating important conceptual, methodological, and clinical issues. A particularly compelling feature of the second edition is the integration of new coeditor Schmitter-Edgecombe, who brings expertise in the technological aspects of cognition and functioning."--Steven Paul Woods, PsyD, Professor of Psychology, University of Houston, and Adjunct Professor of Psychological Science, University of Western Australia "This is a very solid, worthwhile information source for the applied clinician and a useful and accessible text for the neuropsychology trainee. The volume is at the forefront of the integrated field of cognition and everyday functioning, which is especially heartening given the rapidity of change in this field. I am particularly impressed with the up-to-date chapters on naturalistic observations and new, technologically derived methods for ecologically valid assessments. I can easily see myself using this second edition in my graduate cognitive assessment courses as well as in my own neuropsychology practice."--L. Stephen Miller, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Georgia-Table of ContentsI. Assessment Concepts and Methods A. Approaches to Assessing the Relationship between Cognition and Everyday Functioning 1. Neuropsychology and the Prediction of Everyday Functioning, Thomas D. Marcotte, Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe, J. Cobb Scott, Rujvi Kamat, & Robert K. Heaton 2. Theories and Models of Everyday Functioning, Deirdre R. Dawson, Tania Giovannetti, & Barry Trentham 3. Human Factors/Ergonomics: Relevance to Assessments of Everyday Functioning, Laura H. Barg-Walkow, Cara B. Fausset, & Wendy A. Rogers 4. The Relationship between Cognition and Function: The Occupational Therapy Perspective, Carolyn M. Baum, Anna E. Boone, & Timothy J. Wolf 5. Cultural Considerations in the Assessment of Functional Abilities, Mariana Cherner & Lily Kamalyan B. Assessment of Specific Functional Abilities and Assessment Considerations 6. The Relationship between Instrumental Activities of Daily Living and Neuropsychological Performance, Rosie E. Curiel Cid, Amarilis Acevedo, & David A. Loewenstein 7. The Prediction of Employment Functioning from Neuropsychological Performance, Joseph R. Sadek 8. Medication Management, Terry R. Barclay, Matthew J. Wright, Taylor P. Kuhn, & Charles H. Hinkin 9. The Brain on the Road, Jennifer Merickel & Matthew Rizzo 10. Naturalistic Assessment: Everyday Environments and Emerging Technologies, Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe & Kayela Arrotta 11. Wearable Sensors, Ambulation, and Health, Catherine Sumida & Diane J. Cook 12. Ambulatory Assessment, Naomi S. Chaytor & Luciana Mascarenhas Fonseca 13. Virtual-Reality-Based Neuropsychological Assessments of Everyday Functioning, Thomas D. Parsons, Robert Kane, & Tyler C. Duffield II. Everyday Impact of Normal Aging and Neuropsychiatric Disorders 14. Normal Aging and Everyday Functioning, Karlene Ball & Rachel Benz 15. Everyday Functioning in Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment, Brian C. Castelluccio & Nicole C. R. McLaughlin 16. Everyday Functioning in Vascular Cognitive Impairment, Robert H. Paul, Lauren E. Salminen, & Joseph A. D. McBride 17. Everyday Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury, Catherine A. Mateer, Rema A. Lillie, Holly Tuokko, & Leslie H. Neipert 18. Cognitive Functioning and Everyday Tasks in Multiple Sclerosis, Peter A. Arnett & Megan M. Smith 19. Everyday Impact of HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders, J. Cobb Scott, Haley Ceremony, & Thomas D. Marcotte 20. The Influence of Depression on Cognition and Daily Functioning, David J. Moore, Raeanne C. Moore, Laura M. Campbell, & J. Hampton Atkinson 21. Cognition and Daily Functioning in Schizophrenia, Amanda McCleery & Michael F. Green 22. Future Directions in the Assessment of Everyday Functioning, Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe, Thomas D. Marcotte, & Igor Grant Index
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Guilford Publications Introduction to Mediation Moderation and
Book SynopsisAcclaimed for its thorough presentation of mediation, moderation, and conditional process analysis, this book has been updated to reflect the latest developments in PROCESS for SPSS, SAS, and, new to this edition, R. Using the principles of ordinary least squares regression, Andrew F. Hayes illustrates each step in an analysis using diverse examples from published studies, and displays SPSS, SAS, and R code for each example. Procedures are outlined for estimating and interpreting direct, indirect, and conditional effects; probing and visualizing interactions; testing hypotheses about the moderation of mechanisms; and reporting different types of analyses. Readers gain an understanding of the link between statistics and causality, as well as what the data are telling them. The companion website (www.afhayes.com) provides data for all the examples, plus the free PROCESS download. New to This Edition *Rewritten Appendix A, which provides the only documentationTrade Review“I know I speak for organizational researchers and graduate students everywhere when I say how much PROCESS, and prior editions of this book, have contributed to making some of the more difficult parts of the research process accessible and fun. I look forward to using the third edition in my own research, and (again) buying a copy for all my graduate students. Adding to the appeal of the third edition are features such as the new code for R users--now available for every example in the book--and techniques to analyze the strength of two specific direct effects that differ in sign. Hayes has made an immense contribution with his continual updates to PROCESS, and shows in his writing and his workshops that he is a gifted teacher.”--Julian Barling, PhD, FRSC, Distinguished University Professor and Borden Chair of Leadership, Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, Canada "This book would make an excellent companion text to accompany a course on regression analysis that also addresses mediation and moderation, two topics of enormous practical utility. It can also serve as a useful reference for more experienced researchers and methodologists wanting to learn about mediation, moderation, and advanced applications. Reading this book is like taking an immersive workshop on mediation and moderation analysis, with the author right there to explain everything."--Kristopher J. Preacher, PhD, Department of Psychology and Human Development, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University "This book is a staple on my bookshelf and a text that I recommend to all my students who are interested in quantitative research. The impressive third edition now includes code and examples for R. Making the incredibly flexible and useful analytic tools of PROCESS available for a free, open-source statistical software program is a huge contribution to the field. This is a most useful book for advanced graduate courses that focus on regression, as well as for faculty.”--Michael D. Broda, PhD, School of Education, Virginia Commonwealth University "I have used this text for several years in my graduate-level statistics classes. It makes the teaching of mediation and moderation much easier, and the associated PROCESS code makes conducting these analyses much less tedious. Colleagues have found this book and PROCESS very helpful in their research endeavors, and several of my students have used PROCESS in their theses and dissertations. The third edition has all of the things I liked about the earlier editions, plus some nice new stuff--the inclusion of R code will be helpful to those who do not have access to SAS or SPSS, and I especially enjoyed the more detailed discussion of unstandardized, standardized, and partially standardized coefficients. I recommend this book without reservation."--Karl L. Wuensch, PhD, Department of Psychology, East Carolina University-A very nice book that is readable enough for the intermediate statistics user but with enough technical detail to appeal to advanced users as well....This book would make an excellent textbook for an advanced graduate-level multiple regression course, or just a great resource for the interested reader. (on the first edition)--Journal of Educational Measurement, 8/1/2014ƒƒThis book elegantly presents both the basic and advanced issues of mediation and moderation analysis…It will be beneficial for graduate students and applied researchers who are interested in causal mechanisms using linear models. (on the first edition)--Journal of the American Statistical Association, 9/1/2014Table of ContentsI. Fundamentals 1. Introduction 1.1. A Scientist in Training 1.2. Questions of Whether, If, How, and When 1.3. Conditional Process Analysis 1.4. Correlation, Causality, and Statistical Modeling 1.5. Statistical and Conceptual Diagrams, and Antecedent and Consequent Variables 1.6. Statistical Software 1.7. Overview of This Book 1.8. Chapter Summary 2. Fundamentals of Linear Regression Analysis 2.1. Correlation and Prediction 2.2. The Simple Linear Regression Model 2.3. Alternative Explanations for Association 2.4. Multiple Linear Regression 2.5. Measures of Model Fit 2.6. Statistical Inference 2.7. Multicategorical Antecedent Variables 2.8. Assumptions for Interpretation and Statistical Inference 2.9. Chapter Summary II. Mediation Analysis 3. The Simple Mediation Model 3.1. The Simple Mediation Model 3.2. Estimation of the Direct, Indirect, and Total Effects of X 3.3. Example with Dichotomous X: The Influence of Presumed Media Influence 3.4. Statistical Inference 3.5. An Example with Continuous X: Economic Stress among Small-Business Owners 3.6. Chapter Summary 4. Causal Steps, Scaling, Confounding, and Causal Order 4.1. What about Baron and Kenny? 4.2. Confounding and Causal Order 4.3. Effect Scaling 4.4. Multiple Xs or Ys: Analyze Separately or Simultaneously? 4.5. Chapter Summary 5. More Than One Mediator 5.1. The Parallel Multiple Mediator Model 5.2. Example Using the Presumed Media Influence Study 5.3. Statistical Inference 5.4. The Serial Multiple Mediator Model 5.5. Models with Parallel and Serial Mediation Properties 5.6. Complementarity and Competition among Mediators 5.7. Chapter Summary 6. Mediation Analysis with a Multicategorical Antecedent 6.1. Relative Total, Direct, and Indirect Effects 6.2. An Example: Sex Discrimination in the Workplace 6.3. Using a Different Group Coding System 6.4. Some Miscellaneous Issues 6.5. Chapter Summary III. Moderation Analysis 7. Fundamentals of Moderation Analysis 7.1. Conditional and Unconditional Effects 7.2. An Example: Climate Change Disasters and Humanitarianism 7.3. Visualizing Moderation 7.4. Probing an Interaction 7.5. The Difference between Testing for Moderation and Probing It 7.6. Artificial Categorization and Subgroups Analysis 7.7. Chapter Summary 8. Extending the Fundamental Principles of Moderation Analysis 8.1. Moderation with a Dichotomous Moderator 8.2. Interaction between Two Quantitative Variables 8.3. Hierarchical versus Simultaneous Entry 8.4. The Equivalence between Moderated Regression Analysis and a 2 x 2 Factorial Analysis of Variance 8.5. Chapter Summary 9. Some Myths and Additional Extensions of Moderation Analysis 9.1. Truths and Myths about Mean-Centering 9.2. The Estimation and Interpretation of Standardized Regression Coefficients in a Moderation Analysis 9.3. A Caution on Manual Centering and Standardization 9.4. More Than One Moderator 9.5. Comparing Conditional Effects 9.6. Chapter Summary 10. Multicategorical Focal Antecedents and Moderators 10.1. Moderation of the Effect of a Multicategorical Antecedent Variable 10.2. An Example from the Sex Discrimination in the Workplace Study 10.3. Visualizing the Model 10.4. Probing the Interaction 10.5. When the Moderator Is Multicategorical 10.6. Using a Different Coding System 10.7. Chapter Summary IV. Conditional Process Analysis 11. Fundamentals of Conditional Process Analysis 11.1. Examples of Conditional Process Models in the Literature 11.2. Conditional Direct and Indirect Effects 11.3. Example: Hiding Your Feelings from Your Work Team 11.4. Estimation of a Conditional Process Model Using PROCESS 11.5. Quantifying and Visualizing (Conditional) Indirect and Direct Effects 11.6. Statistical Inference 11.7. Chapter Summary 12. Further Examples of Conditional Process Analysis 12.1. Revisiting the Disaster Framing Study 12.2. Moderation of the Direct and Indirect Effects in a Conditional Process Model 12.3. Statistical Inference 12.4. Mediated Moderation 12.5. Chapter Summary 13. Conditional Process Analysis with a Multicategorical Antecedent 13.1. Revisiting Sexual Discrimination in the Workplace 13.2. Looking at the Components of the Indirect Effect of X 13.3. Relative Conditional Indirect Effects 13.4. Testing and Probing Moderation of Mediation 13.5. Relative Conditional Direct Effects 13.6. Putting It All Together 13.7. Further Extensions and Complexities 13.8. Chapter Summary V. Miscellanea 14. Miscellaneous Topics and Some Frequently Asked Questions 14.1. A Strategy for Approaching a Conditional Process Analysis 14.2. How Do I Write about This? 14.3. Power and Sample Size Determination 14.4. Should I Use Structural Equation Modeling Instead of Regression Analysis? 14.5. The Pitfalls of Subgroups Analysis 14.6. Can a Variable Simultaneously Mediate and Moderate Another Variable’s Effect? 14.7. Interaction between X and M in Mediation Analysis 14.8. Repeated Measures Designs 14.9. Dichotomous, Ordinal, Count, and Survival Outcomes 14.10. Chapter Summary Appendix A. Using PROCESS Appendix B. Constructing and Customizing Models in PROCESS
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Guilford Publications Handbook of Emotion Regulation Third Edition
Book SynopsisThis definitive handbook is now in an extensively revised third edition with many all-new chapters and new topics. Leading authorities present cutting-edge knowledge about how and why people try to regulate their emotions, the consequences of different regulatory strategies, and interventions to enhance this key area of functioning. The biological, cognitive, developmental, and social bases of emotion regulation are explored. The volume identifies critical implications of emotion regulation for mental and physical health, psychopathology, educational achievement, prosocial behavior, and other domains. Clinical and nonclinical interventions are critically reviewed and state-of-the-art measurement approaches described. New to This Edition *Broader coverage to bring readers up to speed on the ever-growing literature--features 71 concise chapters, compared to 36 in the prior edition. *Reflects a decade of continuing, rapid advances in theory and research methods.<
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Guilford Publications Longitudinal Structural Equation Modeling Second
Book SynopsisThis valuable book is now in a fully updated second edition that presents the latest developments in longitudinal structural equation modeling (SEM) and new chapters on missing data, the random intercepts cross-lagged panel model (RI-CLPM), longitudinal mixture modeling, and Bayesian SEM.Trade Review"This is a good core textbook for an advanced course in SEM. It can even be used as a text for an introductory SEM course--as I, myself, have done with the first edition--with a bit of supplementary material. What is special about this book is the extensive use of examples, the end-of-chapter summaries (including definitions), and the detailed discussion of many problems, issues, and controversies--such as whether parceling makes sense, or how to deal with convergence issues or with longitudinal data attrition--not treated extensively in other texts."--Douglas Baer, PhD, Department of Sociology (Emeritus), University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada "As with the first edition, Little has created not just a wonderful academic resource, but a longitudinal research companion. The second edition features incredibly lucid explanations, useful modeling tips, an extremely accessible style, and cutting-edge updated and new content. Graduate students as well as applied researchers will feel a lot more confident planning for, wading into, and making sense of the intricacies of their longitudinal and developmental phenomena."--Gregory R. Hancock, PhD, Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology, University of Maryland, College Park "In its second edition, this remains the definitive text on longitudinal SEM. The biggest strength of all the chapters is that they follow a clear organization and flow. Basic issues are presented first, followed by more advanced issues, and, finally, an example or two of the topic, with real data."--Kristin D. Mickelson, PhD, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Arizona State University "Longitudinal SEM is tricky, even for people who have experience with factor analysis and other related models. I recommend the second edition of this book to applied researchers looking for a nontechnical overview. It will help readers build their intuitive understanding of the models, which can provide a foundation for future study."--Ed Merkle, PhD, Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Missouri–Columbia "The equation boxes are a really nice touch that make it easier for readers to decipher the content in the equations. I am used to seeing notation detailed in paragraph-style text under an equation, but I am sold--this is a much clearer presentation style."--Sarah Depaoli, PhD, Department of Psychological Sciences, University of California, Merced-Table of ContentsForeword, Noel A. Card 1. Overview and Foundations of Structural Equation Modeling - An Overview of the Conceptual Foundations of SEM - Sources of Variance in Measurement - Characteristics of Indicators and Constructs - A Simple Taxonomy of Indicators and Their Roles - Rescaling Variables - Parceling - What Changes and How? - Some Advice for SEM Programming - Philosophical Issues and How I Approach Research - Summary - Key Terms and Concepts Introduced in This Chapter - Recommended Readings 2. Design Issues in Longitudinal Studies - Timing of Measurements and Conceptualizing Time - Modeling Developmental Processes in Context - Summary - Key Terms and Concepts Introduced in This Chapter - Recommended Readings 3. Modern Approaches to Missing Data in Longitudinal Studies - Planning for Missing Data - Planned Missing Data Designs in Longitudinal Research - Summary - Key Terms and Concepts Introduced in This Chapter - Recommended Readings 4. The Measurement Model - Drawing and Labeling Conventions - Defining the Parameters of a Construct - Scale Setting - Identification - Adding Means to the Model: Scale Setting and Identification with Means - Adding a Longitudinal Component to the CFA Model - Adding Phantom/Rescaling Constructs to the CFA Model - Summary - Key Terms and Concepts Introduced in This Chapter - Recommended Readings 5. Model Fit, Sample Size, and Power - Model Fit and Types of Fit Indices - Sample Size - Power - Summary - Key Terms and Concepts Introduced in This Chapter - Recommended Readings 6. The Longitudinal CFA Model - Factorial Invariance - A Small (Nearly Perfect) Data Example - A Larger Example Followed by Tests of the Latent Construct Relations - An Application of a Longitudinal SEM to a Repeated‑Measures Experiment - Summary - Key Terms and Concepts Introduced in This Chapter - Recommended Readings 7. Specifying and Interpreting a Longitudinal Panel Model - Basics of a Panel Model - The Basic Simplex Change Process - Building a Panel Model - Illustrative Examples of Panel Models - Summary - Key Terms and Concepts Introduced in This Chapter - Recommended Readings 8. Multiple-Group Longitudinal Models - A Multiple-Group SEM - A Multiple-Group Longitudinal Model for Conducting an Intervention Evaluation - A Dynamic P-Technique Multiple‑Group Longitudinal Model - Summary - Key Terms and Concepts Introduced in This Chapter - Recommended Readings 9. The Random Intercept Cross-Lagged Panel Model, Danny Osborne and Todd D. Little - Problems with Traditional Cross-Lagged Panel Models - The Random Intercept Cross‑Lagged Panel Model - Illustrative Examples of the RI‑CLPM - Extensions to the RI‑CLPM - Final Considerations - Summary - Key Terms and Concepts Introduced in This Chapter - Recommended Readings 10. Mediation and Moderation - Making the Distinction between Mediators and Moderators - Moderation - Summary - Key Terms and Concepts Introduced in This Chapter - Recommended Readings 11. Multilevel Growth Curves and Multilevel SEM - Longitudinal Growth Curve Model - Multivariate Growth Curve Models - Multilevel Longitudinal Model - Summary - Key Terms and Concepts Introduced in This Chapter - Recommended Readings 12. Longitudinal Mixture Modeling: Finding Unknown Groups, E. Whitney G. Moore and Todd D. Little - General Background - Analysis Types - Finite Mixture Modeling Overview - Latent Class Analysis - Latent Profile Analysis - Latent Transition Analysis - Other LTA Modeling Approaches - Developments and Extensions into the Future of Finite Mixture Modeling - Summary - Key Terms and Concepts Introduced in This Chapter - Recommended Readings 13. Bayesian Longitudinal Structural Equation Modeling, Mauricio Garnier-Villarreal and Todd D. Little - The Bayesian Perspective - Bayesian Inference - Advantages of a Bayesian Framework - MCMC Estimation - Bayesian Structural Equation Modeling - Information Criteria - Bayes Factor - Applied Example - Summary - Key Terms and Concepts Introduced in This Chapter - Recommended Readings 14. Jambalaya: Complex Construct Representations and Decompositions - Multitrait–Multimethod Models - Pseudo‑MTMM Models - Bifactor and Higher‑Order Factor Models - Contrasting Different Variance Decompositions - Digestif - Key Terms and Concepts Introduced in This Chapter - Recommended Readings References Author Index Subject Index About the Author
£71.24
Guilford Publications Evaluation Essentials Third Edition
Book SynopsisBeloved for its conversational style and reliable advice, this text is now in a revised and updated third edition, reflecting key developments in evaluation. It includes expanded coverage of equity and social justice issues, values and cost analysis, visualizing qualitative data with software, and more. Twenty-six concise chapters, or sessions, give students, applied researchers, and program administrators a solid foundation for conducting or using evaluations. Covering both quantitative and qualitative methods, the book emphasizes fostering evaluation use. It shows how to build collaborative relationships with users; formulate answerable evaluation questions; deal with contingencies that might alter the traditional sequence of an evaluation; and collect, analyze, and report data. Student-friendly features throughout the sessions include titles written as questions, bulleted recaps, Thinking Ahead and Next Steps pointers, cautionary notes, and annotated suggestions for furthe
£66.49
Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd Happiness A to Z
Book SynopsisA complete guide to understanding and maximising your own happiness and the happiness of others, presented as an alphabet of techniques that are practical, easy to implement and enhanced by personal stories from key names in the field. With contributions fromRobert Biswas-Diener, Jonathan Passmore, Marcia Reynolds and Lindsay Oades.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Use and Abuse of Power
Book SynopsisA compilation of works from prominent researchers, promoting both a panoramic and multilevel understanding of this complex construct, with focus on power as a cause of social ills and remedies to prevent corruption and abuse.Trade Review'An interesting analysis of power and corruption. The authors outline remarkably comprehensively the progression from use to the abuse of power. While informing people of the dangers of corruption, the book will also help to reinforce the struggle against it.' - Dr. Peter Eigen, Chairman, Transparency InternationalTable of ContentsIntroduction, J. Bargh and A. Lee-ChaiI. PowerWithin the MindUnconscious Sources of Power Abuse and Corruption-J. BarghThe Many Faces of Power: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde-D. BugentalFrom Moses to Marcos: Individual Differences in the Use and Abuse of Power-A. Lee-Chai, S. Chen, and T. ChartrandMotivations to Help Others: An Aspect of Power Motivation (or Intimacy Motivation)? I. Frieze, L. Schmidt, and B. Boneva.II. Power BetweenIndividualsThe Effect of Power on Stereotyping-S. T. FiskeUsing Power - Newton's Second Law-D. KipnisGetting What They Came For: How the Dynamics of Power Influence Agenda Setting and Outcomes in Social Interactions-M. Snyder and M. KiviniemiIII. Powerand GroupsConfucianism, "Jen," and the Benevolent Use of Power: The Interdependent Self as a "Psychological Contract" that Prevents the Exploitation of Others-W. Gardner and E. SeeleyPower Interaction Model: Theory, Methodology, and Practice-M. Koslowsky and J. SchwarzwaldInfluence Tactics in Organizations from a Social Expectancy Perspective-B. BarrySocial Identity, Leadership, and Power-M. A. Hogg and S. ReidIV. Power in SocietyPower/Interaction and Interpersonal Influence: Multimethod Analyses, B. RavenThe Two Faces of Adam and Eve: Maternalism and Paternalism in Communal Relationships, F. Pratto and A. WalkerCloaking Power: Legitimizing Myths and the Psychology of the Advantaged, E. Chen and T. Tyler. Fighting Corruption, P. Eigen.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Social Psychology of Culture
Book SynopsisAs the speed of globalization accelerates, world cultures are more closely connected to each other than ever before. But what exactly is culture? It seems to be involved in all psychological processes, but can its psychological consequences be studied scientifically? How can cultural differences be described without reifying culture and reinforcing cultural stereotypes? Culture and mind constitute each other, but how? Why do humans need culture? How did the evolution of the mind enable the development of human culture? How does participation in culture transform the mind, and how does the mind process and apply culture? How may culture become a resource for pursuing valued goals, and how does culture become part of the self? How do culture travelers navigate cultures and negotiate multiple cultural identities? The authors of this volume offer a refreshing theoretical perspective and organize seemingly disparate research evidence into a coherent body of psychological knowledge. With its accessible language and lively narrative, this volume engages its readers in an intellectual journey through the fascinating research literatures in psychology, anthropology, and the cognate disciplines. This book will make an ideal textbook for senior undergraduate and graduate courses on psychology and culture, cultural studies, cognitive anthropology, and intercultural communication. Trade Review “This superb account of the way culture and social psychology are interrelated uses a broad set of theoretical and applied perspectives. It is very much up-to-date, describing more recent experiments than even professional cultural psychologists are likely to know. Cultural psychology is a collaborative enterprise, and the inclusion of the biographies of the major researchers allows the reader to become, in a small way, a member of the team of researchers exploring the culture and social psychology link. Both professional psychologists and students will learn a great deal from it.” - Harry C. Triandis, Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign“This is truly a unique book. Written in a manner that is engaging and accessible to a broad audience, Social Psychology of Culture effectively weaves together theory and concrete illustrations of cultural influences on thought and behavior. The result is a comprehensive review that simultaneously advances our understanding of culture, and of social psychology. Kudos to the authors for a remarkable piece of scholarship.” - Marilynn B. Brewer, Ohio State University“Though the basic orientation of this book is social psychological, the perspective fromwhich the authors view cultural phenomena is unusually broad and integrative. I recommend this book to any psychologist who seeks entrée to this fascinating and burgeoning area of theory and research.” - Robert M. Krauss, Columbia University“This volume provides comprehensive coverage of fundamental issues and applicationsin a balanced and extremely readable manner. A definite must for any course on the social psychology of culture.” - Gün R. Semin, Free University Amsterdam'This superb account of the way culture and social psychology are interrelated uses a broad set of theoretical and applied perspectives. It is very much up-to-date, describing more recent experiments than even professional cultural psychologists are likely to know. Cultural psychology is a collaborative enterprise, and the inclusion of the biographies of the major researchers allows the reader to become, in a small way, a member of the team of researchers exploring the culture and social psychology link. Both professional psychologists and students will learn a great deal from it.'- Harry C. Triandis, Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA'This is truly a unique book. Written in a manner that is engaging and accessible to a broad audience, Social Psychology of Culture effectively weaves together theory and concrete illustrations of cultural influences on thought and behavior. The result is a comprehensive review that simultaneously advances our understanding of culture, and of social psychology. Kudos to the authors for a remarkable piece of scholarship.'- Marilynn B. Brewer, Ohio State University, USA'Though the basic orientation of this book is social psychological, the perspective from which the authors view cultural phenomena is unusually broad and integrative. I recommend this book to any psychologist who seeks entrée to this fascinating and burgeoning area of theory and research.'- Robert M. Krauss, Columbia University, USA'This volume provides comprehensive coverage of fundamental issues and applications in a balanced and extremely readable manner. A definite must for any course on the social psychology of culture.'- Gün R. Semin, Free University Amsterdam, The NetherlandsTable of ContentsAbout the Authors. Preface. Chapter 1 What Is Culture? Culture in the News. The Concept of Culture in Historical Context. Categories of Culture. Definition of Culture. Organization of the Book. What is Social about Social Psychology of Culture? Chapter 2 Strategies for Describing Culture. Culture in the News … and Fairy Tales. Describing Cultural Variations. The Global Approach. The Focal Approach. Summary and Conclusion. Chapter 3 Psychological Foundation of Human Culture. Culture in the News. Ape Cultures. Human Cultures. Cognitive Foundation of Human Cultures. Social Psychological Foundation of Human Culture. Nature, Culture, and Mind. Chapter 4 What is Culture For? Fact or Hoax? Biological and Cultural Evolution. What Does Culture Do for the Survival of the Species? What Does Culture Do for a Society? What Does Culture Do for the Individual? Conclusion . Chapter 5 Culture as Mental Habits: Shared Unintended Thoughts. Culture Travelers’ Journal. Taxonomy of Knowledge. Interpretive Cautions. Mental Habits as Procedural Knowledge. The Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis. Conclusion. Chapter 6 Culture, Self, and Others: Who Am I and Who Are They? Culture and Architecture. Person Representations. Representations of Other People. Representations of the Self . Representations of Groups. Conclusion. Chapter 7 Events and Norms: How Events Unfold and What We Should Do. Cultural Psychology in Public Bathrooms. Event Representations. Norm Representations. Conclusion. Chapter 8 Organization and Application of Cultural Knowledge. Cultural Icons. Organization of Cultural Knowledge: Is Culture a Coherent Meaning System? Multiple Determinants of Cultural Behavior. Relative Influence of Different Determinants. The Context of Cultural Knowledge. Conclusion. Chapter 9 Reproduction of Culture and Cultural Change. Cultural Change across the Globe. Media of Cultural Transmission. How are Shared Representations Constructed and Reproduced? Cultural Change. Conclusion. Chapter 10 Intercultural Contacts: Implications for Cultural Competence. The Rice Storm and the Butterfly Effect. Nature of Cultural Competence. Psychological Benefits of Intercultural Contacts. Psychological Costs of Intercultural Contacts. Conclusion. Chapter 11 Globalization and Multicultural Identities. Tsunami and Globalization. Migration and Globalization. Will Globalization Lead to Homogenization of Cultures? Globalization and Cultural Diversity. Migration and Management of Multicultural. Identities. Colonization and Identity Negotiation. Conclusion. Chapter 12 Scientific Study of Cultural Processes. Studying Culture in Coffee Shops. Beyond Description of Cultural Differences. Explaining Cultures. Psychic Unity and Cultural Relativity. What is Social about Social Psychology of Culture? References. Author Index . Subject Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Neuropsychological Functions Across the World: A Special Issue of the International Journal of Psychology
Book SynopsisDue to worldwide economical and political pressures, millions of people have emigrated in recent decades, and many countries have become increasingly multicultural. Cross-lingual and cross-cultural interactions are growing, both within and across nations. As a consequence, professionals in psychology, psychiatry, neurology and related fields have to take cultural factors into account as they diagnose and treat their patients. Clinicians have to develop cultural awareness, knowledge, and skills to work with clients whose cultural background is different fom their own, a development which poses great theoretical and practical challenges for the field of neuropsychology. This special issue is intended to contribute to the analysis of similarities and diferences in neuropsychological functions from memory span to moral judgement. It also addresses the question of how rehabilitation programs could be composed in different cultural settings. This special issue was accepted under the editorship of Laura Herández-Guzmán.Table of ContentsF. Ostrosky-Solis, Neuropsychological Functions Across the World - Common and Different Features. A. Ardila, F. Ostrosky-Solis, B. Bernal, Cognitive Testing Toward the Future: The Example of Semantic Verbal Fluency (Animals). F. Ostrosky-Solis, A. Lozano, Digit Span: Effect of Education and Culture. G. Oberg, M. Ramirez, Cross-linguistic Meta-analysis of Phonological Fluency: Normal Performance across Cultures. A. Vélez, F. Ostrosky-Solis, From Morality to Moral Emotions. D. Biderman, E. Daniels-Zide, A. Reyes, B. Marks, Ego-identity: Can it be Reconstituted after a Brain Injury. J. Sarajuuri, S. Koskinen, Holistic Neuropsychological Rehabilitation in Finland. The INSURE Program: A Transcultural Outgrowth of Perspectives from Israel to Europe via USA.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Neurocognitive Approaches to Developmental Disorders: A Festschrift for Uta Frith: A Special Issue of the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology
Book SynopsisUta Frith has been an outstandingly influential figure in the field of developmental neuropsychology for over 40 years, and is internationally renowned for her work on developmental cognitive disorders. Her scholarly influence has defined contemporary research on atypical development, notably in the fields of autism and dyslexia.This tribute to Uta brings together her former graduate students, post-doctoral scientists and collaborators in a series of papers that provide reflections on current theory and research. The volume bears the hallmark of Uta’s mentoring by including critical ‘state of the art’ reviews, empirical research which challenges mainstream views and consideration of alternative hypotheses that set the stage for future research. Topics covered include behavioural and neuroimaging studies of autism, dyslexia, psychopathy, as well as theoretical and experimental accounts of normal and abnormal development of intelligence, reading and social cognition.This special issue of the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology will be of interest to all students and researchers in the area.Trade Review"This selection celebrates the work of Uta Frith, whose tireless exploration into developmental neuropsychology has helped to illuminate practicing psychologists while furthering the treatment of patients who present with developmental cognitive disorders." - John Aiello, The Electric Review"This selection celebrates the work of Uta Frith, whose tireless exploration into developmental neuropsychology has helped to illuminate practicing psychologists while furthering the treatment of patients who present with developmental cognitive disorders." - John Aiello, The Electric ReviewTable of ContentsBibliography: Publications by Uta Frith. D.V.M. Bishop, M.J. Snowling, S.J. Blakemore, Editorial. D.V.M. Bishop, Forty Years On: Uta Frith’s Contribution to Research on Autism and Dyslexia, 1966–2006. B. Sodian, C. Thoermer, Precursors to a Theory of Mind in Infancy: Perspectives for Research on Autism. S.J. Blakemore, Development of the Social Brain During Adolescence. F.G.E. Happé, R.D.L. Booth, The Power of the Positive: Revisiting Weak Coherence in Autistic Spectrum Disorders. S. Baron-Cohen, Autism, Hyper-systemizing, and Truth. J. Perner, S. Leekam, The Curious Incident of the Photo that was Accused of Being False: Issues of Domain Specificity in Development, Autism, and Brain Imaging. F. de Vignemont, Frames of Reference in Social Cognition. A. F. de C. Hamilton, Emulation and Mimicry for Social Interaction: A Theoretical Approach to Imitation in Autism. M. Anderson, What can Autism and Dyslexia Tell Us About Intelligence? F. Ramus, G. Szenkovits, What Phonological Deficit? M.J. Snowling, Specific Disorders and Broader Phenotypes: The Case of Dyslexia. R.J.R. Blair, Fine Cuts of Empathy and the Amygdala: Dissociable Deficits in Psychopathy and Autism. E. Viding, A.P. Jones, Cognition to Genes via the Brain in the Study of Conduct Disorder.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Latent Variable Modeling Using R: A Step-by-Step
Book SynopsisThis step-by-step guide is written for R and latent variable model (LVM) novices. Utilizing a path model approach and focusing on the lavaan package, this book is designed to help readers quickly understand LVMs and their analysis in R. The author reviews the reasoning behind the syntax selected and provides examples that demonstrate how to analyze data for a variety of LVMs. Featuring examples applicable to psychology, education, business, and other social and health sciences, minimal text is devoted to theoretical underpinnings. The material is presented without the use of matrix algebra. As a whole the book prepares readers to write about and interpret LVM results they obtain in R.Each chapter features background information, boldfaced key terms defined in the glossary, detailed interpretations of R output, descriptions of how to write the analysis of results for publication, a summary, R based practice exercises (with solutions included in the back of the book), and references and related readings. Margin notes help readers better understand LVMs and write their own R syntax. Examples using data from published work across a variety of disciplines demonstrate how to use R syntax for analyzing and interpreting results. R functions, syntax, and the corresponding results appear in gray boxes to help readers quickly locate this material. A unique index helps readers quickly locate R functions, packages, and datasets. The book and accompanying website at http://blogs.baylor.edu/rlatentvariable/ provides all of the data for the book’s examples and exercises as well as R syntax so readers can replicate the analyses. The book reviews how to enter the data into R, specify the LVMs, and obtain and interpret the estimated parameter values.The book opens with the fundamentals of using R including how to download the program, use functions, and enter and manipulate data. Chapters 2 and 3 introduce and then extend path models to include latent variables. Chapter 4 shows readers how to analyze a latent variable model with data from more than one group, while Chapter 5 shows how to analyze a latent variable model with data from more than one time period. Chapter 6 demonstrates the analysis of dichotomous variables, while Chapter 7 demonstrates how to analyze LVMs with missing data. Chapter 8 focuses on sample size determination using Monte Carlo methods, which can be used with a wide range of statistical models and account for missing data. The final chapter examines hierarchical LVMs, demonstrating both higher-order and bi-factor approaches. The book concludes with three Appendices: a review of common measures of model fit including their formulae and interpretation; syntax for other R latent variable models packages; and solutions for each chapter’s exercises.Intended as a supplementary text for graduate and/or advanced undergraduate courses on latent variable modeling, factor analysis, structural equation modeling, item response theory, measurement, or multivariate statistics taught in psychology, education, human development, business, economics, and social and health sciences, this book also appeals to researchers in these fields. Prerequisites include familiarity with basic statistical concepts, but knowledge of R is not assumed.Trade Review"This is a very well written book on an important contemporary topic. Readers will delight in its eloquent prose and mathematics. This book should be taken seriously." – John J. McArdle, University of Southern California, USA"This book is a wonderful resource for instructors who are contemplating migrating their SEM courses to R. The book begins with a nice introduction to R. Subsequent chapters nicely introduce latent variable topics and demonstrate effectively how the lavaan package can be utilized to fit models. Each chapter ends with examples that can be utilized as in-class examples or given as homework problems." – Jeffrey R. Harring, University of Maryland, USA"A book for every scholar’s shelf: pertinent, thorough, practical, accurate, and especially, readable." – Steven J. Osterlind, University of Missouri, USA"This book ... provide[s] students and researchers with a structural equation modeling book which deals with R … the Lavaan module. ... The book walks the reader through some of the R code necessary to do the analyses. ... [This] book will be a "how to" resource for students and researchers to do their analyses in R. … [It] ... has an easy … humorous narrative style, which would also serve to reduce anxiety for the introductory reader." – Phil Wood, University of Missouri – Columbia, USA"The concepts are delivered in a clear, easy-to-follow manner. ...The hands-on examples ... take a person who does not know much about structural equation modeling and/or R to fit different latent variable models. ... [This book] will attract a lot of attention from students and/or professionals who want to use latent variable modeling in their studies and research. ... I will recommend [it] to my colleague who teach ... latent variable modelling ... [and] ... multivariate statistics." – Yanyan Sheng, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, USA"A text is sorely needed that helps students understand latent variable models and at the same time help them apply what they learn with R. ... This text would be useful for three of [our] courses … Educational Research, Item Response Theory, and Structural Equation Modeling. ... I found the material to be written at the level needed by our students." – Darrell M. Hull, University of North Texas, USATable of ContentsPreface. 1. Introduction to R. 2. Path Models and Analysis. 3. Basic Latent Variable Models. 4. Latent Variable Models with Multiple Groups. 5. Models with Multiple Time Periods. 6. Models with Dichotomous Indicator Variables. 7. Models with Missing Data. 8. Sample Size Planning. 9. Hierarchical Latent Variable Models. Appendix A. Measures of Model Fit. Appendix B. Additional Packages. Appendix C. Exercise Answers. Glossary.
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Macat International Limited An Analysis of G.W.F. Hegel's Phenomenology of
Book SynopsisHegel’s 1807 Phenomenology of Spirit is renowned for being one of the most challenging and important books in Western philosophy. Above all, it is famous for laying out a new approach to reasoning and philosophical argument, an approach that has been credited with influencing Karl Marx, Jean-Paul Sartre, and many other key modern philosophers. That approach is the so-called “Hegelian dialectic” – an open-ended sequence of reasoning and argument in which contradictory concepts generate and are incorporated into a third, more sophisticated concept. While the Phenomenology does not always clearly use this dialectical method – and it is famously one of the most difficult works of philosophy ever written – the Hegelian dialectic provides a perfect template for critical thinking reasoning skills. A hallmark of good reasoning in the construction of an argument, and the searching out of answers must necessarily consider contradictory viewpoints or evidence. For Hegel, contradiction is key: it is precisely what allows reasoning to progress. Only by incorporating and overcoming contradictions, according to his method, is it possible for thought to progress at all. While writing like Hegel might not be advisable, thinking like him can help take your reasoning to the next level.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who was George W.F. Hegel? What does The Phenomenology of Spirit Say? Why does The Phenomenology of Spirit Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited
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Macat International Limited An Analysis of Antonio Gramsci's Prison Notebooks
Book SynopsisAntonio Gramsci’s Prison Notebooks is a remarkable work, not only because it was written in jail as the Italian Marxist thinker fell victim to political oppression in his home country, but also because it shows his impressive analytical ability.First published in 1948, 11 years after Gramsci’s death, Prison Notebooks ably demonstrates that the writer has an innate ability to understand the relationship between different parts of an argument. This is how Gramsci manages to analyze such wide-ranging topics – capitalism, economics and culture – to explain historical developments. He introduces the idea of “hegemony,” the means by which ruling classes in a society gain, keep hold of and manage their power, and, by carefully looking at how society operates, he reveals the manner in which the powerful deploy a combination of force and manipulation to convince most people that the existing social arrangement is logical and in their best interests – even when it isn’t.Gramsci shows exactly how the ruling class maintains power by influencing both political institutions like the courts and the police, and civil institutions, such as churches, family and schools. His powerful analysis led him to the conclusion that change can only take place in two ways, either through revolution or through a slow but constant struggle to transform the belief system of the ruling classes.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who was Gramsci? What does Prison Notebooks Say? Why does Prison Notebooks Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited
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Macat International Limited An Analysis of Alfred W. Crosby's The Columbian
Book SynopsisOne criticism of history is that historians all too often study it in isolation, failing to take advantage of models and evidence from scholars in other disciplines. This is not a charge that can be laid at the door of Alfred Crosby. His book The Columbian Exchange not only incorporates the results of wide reading in the hard sciences, anthropology and geography, but also stands as one of the foundation stones of the study of environmental history. In this sense, Crosby's defining work is undoubtedly a fine example of the critical thinking skill of creativity; it comes up with new connections that explain the European success in colonizing the New World more as the product of biological catastrophe (in the shape of the introduction of new diseases) than of the actions of men, and posits that the most important consequences were not political – the establishment of new empires – but cultural and culinary; the population of China tripled, for example, as the result of the introduction of new world crops. Few new hypotheses have proved as stimulating or influential.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who was Alfred W. Crosby? What does The Columbian Exchange: Biological and Cultural Consequences of 1492 Say? Why does The Columbian Exchange: Biological and Cultural Consequences of 1492 Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited
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Macat International Limited An Analysis of Friedrich Hayek's The Road to
Book SynopsisFriedrich Hayek’s 1944 Road to Serfdom is a classic of conservative economic argument. While undeniably a product of a specific time in global politics – which saw the threat of fascism from Nazi Germany and its allies beguilingly answered by the promises of socialism – Hayek’s carefully constructed argument is a fine example of the importance of good reasoning in critical thinking.Reasoning is the art of constructing good, persuasive arguments by organizing one’s thoughts, supporting one’s conclusions, and considering counter-arguments along the way. The Road to Serfdom illustrates all these skills in action; Hayek’s argument was that, while many assumed socialism to be the answer to totalitarian, fascist regimes, the opposite was true. Socialist government’s reliance on a large state, centralised control, and bureaucratic planning – he insisted – actually amounts to a different kind of totalitarianism. Freedom of choice, Hayek continued, is a central requirement of individual freedom, and hence a centrally planned economy inevitably constrains freedom. Though many commentators have sought to counter Hayek’s arguments, his reasoning skills won over many of the politicians who have shaped the present day, most notably Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who was David Linden? What does The Road to Serfdom Say? Why does The Road to Ser Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited
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Macat International Limited An Analysis of Thomas Piketty's Capital in the
Book SynopsisThomas Piketty is a fine example of an evaluative thinker. In Capital in the Twenty-First Century, he not only provides detailed and sustained explanations of why he sees existing arguments relating to income and wealth distribution as flawed, but also gives us very detailed evaluations of the significance of a vast amount of data explaining why incomes is distributed in the ways it is.As Piketty stresses, “the distribution question… deserves to be studied in a systematic and methodical fashion.” This stress on evaluating the significance of data leads him to focus on the central evaluative questions, and look in turn at the acceptability, relevance, and adequacy of existing justifications for the unequal distribution of wealth. In doing so, Piketty applies his understanding of the data to answering the deeply important question of what political structures and what policies are necessary to move us towards a more equal society.Piketty’s evaluation of the data supports his argument that inequality cannot be depended on to reduce over time: indeed, without government intervention, it is highly likely to increase. In addition, he evaluates international data to argue that poor countries do not necessarily become less poor as a result of foreign investment. This strong emphasis on the interrogation of data, rather than building mathematical models that are divorced from data, is a defining feature of Piketty’s work.Table of ContentsWays In to the Text Who was Thomas Piketty? What does Capital in the Twenty-First Century Say? Why does Capital in the Twenty-First Century Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited
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Macat International Limited An Analysis of Judith Butler's Gender Trouble
Book SynopsisJudith Butler's Gender Trouble is a perfect example of creative thinking. The book redefines feminism's struggle against patriarchy as part of a much broader issue: the damaging effects of all our assumptions about gender and identity. Looking at the factionalism of contemporary (1980s) feminism, Butler saw a movement split by identity politics. Riven by arguments over what it meant to be a women, over sexuality, and over class and race, feminism was falling prey to internal problems of identity, and was failing to move towards broader solidarity with other liberation movements such as LGBT. Butler turned these issues on their head by questioning the basis that supposedly fundamental and fixed identities such as 'masculine/feminine' or 'straight/gay' actually have. Tracing these binary definitions back to the binary nature of human anatomy ('male/female'), she argues that there is no necessary link between our anatomies and our identities. Subjecting a wide range of evidence from philosophy, cultural theory, anthropology, psychology and anthropology to a renewed search for meaning, Butler shows both that sex (biology) and gender (identity) are separate, and that even biological sex is not simplistically either/or male/female. Separating our biology from identity then allows her to argue that, while categories such as 'masculine/feminine/straight/gay' are real, they are not necessary; rather, they are the product of society's assumptions, and the constant reproduction of those assumptions by everyone around us. That opens up some small hope for change: a hope that – 25 years after Gender Trouble's publication – is having a huge impact on societies and politics across the world.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who is Judith Butler? What does Gender Trouble Say? Why does Gender Trouble Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited
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Macat International Limited An Analysis of Alasdair MacIntyre's After Virtue
Book SynopsisAlasdair MacIntyre’s 1981 After Virtue was a ground-breaking contribution to modern moral philosophy. Dissatisfied with the major trends in the moral philosophy of his time, MacIntyre argued that modern moral discourse had no real rational basis. Instead, he suggested, if one wanted to build a rational theory for morality and moral actions, one would have to go all the way back to Aristotle. To build his arguments – which are widely acknowledged to be as important as they are complex – MacIntyre relies on two critical thinking skills above all others: evaluation and interpretation.The primary goal of evaluation is to judge the strength or weakness of arguments, asking how acceptable a given line of reasoning is, and how adequate it is to the situation. In After Virtue, MacIntyre applies incisive evaluation skills to major positions and figures in moral philosophy one after the other – showing how and why Aristotle’s template remains a stronger way of considering moral questions. Throughout this process, MacIntyre also relies on his interpretative skills. As MacIntyre knows, clarifying meanings, questioning definitions, and laying down definitions of his key terms is as vital to advancing his arguments as it is to evaluating those of other philosophers.Table of ContentsWays In to the Text Who was Alasdair MacIntyre? What does After Virtue Say? Why does After Virtue Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited
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Macat International Limited An Analysis of Thomas Kuhn's The Structure of
Book SynopsisThomas Kuhn’s The Structure of Scientific Revolutions can be seen, without exaggeration, as a landmark text in intellectual history. In his analysis of shifts in scientific thinking, Kuhn questioned the prevailing view that science was an unbroken progression towards the truth. Progress was actually made, he argued, via "paradigm shifts", meaning that evidence that existing scientific models are flawed slowly accumulates – in the face, at first, of opposition and doubt – until it finally results in a crisis that forces the development of a new model. This development, in turn, produces a period of rapid change – "extraordinary science," Kuhn terms it – before an eventual return to "normal science" begins the process whereby the whole cycle eventually repeats itself. This portrayal of science as the product of successive revolutions was the product of rigorous but imaginative critical thinking. It was at odds with science’s self-image as a set of disciplines that constantly evolve and progress via the process of building on existing knowledge. Kuhn’s highly creative re-imagining of that image has proved enduringly influential – and is the direct product of the author’s ability to produce a novel explanation for existing evidence and to redefine issues so as to see them in new ways.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who was Thomas Kuhn? What does The Structure of Scientific Revolutions Say? Why does The Structure of Scientific Revolutions Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited
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Macat International Limited An Analysis of Mathis Wackernagel and William
Book SynopsisOur Ecological Footprint presents a powerful model for measuring humanity’s impact on the Earth to reduce the harm we are causing the planet before it’s too late. While some people believe we can find a middle ground between environmental conservation and economic development, or that future technological discoveries will solve the problem, the authors warn that our planet’s limited resources simply can’t support an economic system based on unlimited growth. Our Ecological Footprint offers a valuable tool to help us live more sustainably and safeguard our natural resources for generations to come.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who are Mathis Wackernagel and William Rees? What does Our Ecological Footprint Say? Why does Our Ecological Footprint Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited
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Macat International Limited An Analysis of Karen Z. Ho's Liquidated: An
Book SynopsisLiquidated is a work of anthropology that treats an unusual, despised subculture – that of the Wall Street banker – much as anthropologists have traditionally treated remote ‘savage’ tribes. But using the techniques of ethnography, including interviews, analysis of daily lives, and fieldwork to investigate a modern western culture is not original; what sets Ho's work apart and gives it value is her mastery of the critical thinking skills of problem-solving and creative thinking to reconceptualize the way in which we understand the bankers' mindset. Ho's great achievement is to ask productive questions, most obviously in drawing a distinction between bankers' self-image as capitalist warriors, freeing up value for themselves and shareholders by increasing the liquidity of the assets they invest in, and the social consequences of what they do. As Ho points out, not only is Wall Street institutionally inclined to embrace risk, in order to maximise profit; it is also prone to assume that increased liquidity (most often achieved by breaking up and selling off the parts of a large corporation) is a good in itself, irrespective of the outcomes for the workers actually involved in these disposals. Considering alternative possibilities, and generating fresh solutions, Ho determines that the capitalist principles that underpin Wall Street are myths, not the expression of some natural economic law..Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who is Karen Ho? What does Liquidated: An Ethnography of Wall Street Say? Why does Liquidated: An Ethnography of Wall Street Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited
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Macat International Limited An Analysis of James E. Lovelock's Gaia: A New
Book SynopsisGaia: A New Look At Life on Earth may continue to divide opinion, but nobody can deny that the book offers a powerful insight into the creative thinking of its author, James E. Lovelock. Published in 1979, Gaia offered a radically new hypothesis: the Earth, Lovelock argued, is a living entity. Together, the planet and all its separate living organisms form a single self-regulating body, sustaining life and helping it evolve through time. Lovelock sees humans as no more special than other elements of the planet, railing against the once widely-held belief that the good of mankind is the only thing that matters. Despite being seen as radical, and even idiotic on its publication, a version of Lovelock’s viewpoint has found resonance in contemporary debates about the environment and climate, and has now broadly come to be accepted by modern thinkers. As man’s effects on the climate become increasingly extreme, more and more elements of the Earth’s self-regulation seem to be unveiled – forcing scientists to ask how far the planet might be able to go in order self-regulate effectively. Indeed, despite its far-fetched elements, Lovelock’s Gaia thesis seems to ring more convincingly today than ever before; that it does is largely a result of the critical thinking skills that allowed Lovelock to produce novel explanations for existing evidence and, above all, to connect existing fragments of evidence together in new ways.Table of ContentsWays in to the text Who is James E. Lovelock? What does Gaia: A New Look at Life on Earth Say? Why does Gaia: A New Look at Life on Earth matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited
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Macat International Limited An Analysis of Richard J. Herrnstein and Charles
Book SynopsisHerrnstein & Murray's The Bell Curve is a deeply controversial text that raises serious issues about the stakes involved in reasoning and interpretation.The authors’ central contention is that intelligence is the primary factor determining social outcomes for individuals – and that it is a better predictor of achievement than income, background or socioeconomic status. One of the major issues raised by the book was its discussion of 'racial differences in intelligence,' and its contention that there is a link between the low observed test scores and social outcomes for African-Americans and their lack of social attainment.While the authors produce and interpret a great deal of data to back up their contentions, they ultimately fail to tackle the problem that neither 'intelligence' nor 'race' have widely accepted definitions in biology, anthropology or sociology. In consequence, the book has been termed both ‘racist’ and ‘pseudoscientific’ thanks to what its critics see as both its faulty reasoning and its uncautious interpretation of evidence. The debate continues to this day, with academics on both sides engaged in fierce arguments over what can be argued from the data that Herrnstein and Murray used.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who were Herrnstein and Murray? What does The Bell Curve: Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life Say? Why does The Bell Curve: Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited
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Macat International Limited An Analysis of Frantz Fanon's The Wretched of the
Book SynopsisFrantz Fanon is one of the most important figures in the history of what is now known as postcolonial studies – the field that examines the meaning and impacts of European colonialism across the world. Born in the French colony of Martinique, Fanon worked as a psychiatrist in Algeria, another French colony that saw brutal violence during its revolution against French rule. His experiences power the searing indictment of colonialism that is his final book, 1961’s The Wretched of the Earth. Fanon’s account of the physical and psychological violence of colonialism forms the basis of a passionate, closely reasoned call to arms – a call for violent revolution. Incendiary even today, it was more so in its time; the book first being published during the brutal conflict caused by the Algerian Revolution. Viewed as a profoundly dangerous work by the colonial powers of the world, Fanon’s book helped to inspire liberation struggles across the globe. Though it has flaws, The Wretched of the Earth is above all a testament to the power of passionately sustained and closely reasoned argument: Fanon’s presentation of his evidence combines with his passion to produce an argument that it is almost impossible not to be swayed by.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who was Frantz Fanon? What does The Wretched of the Earth Say? Why does The Wretched of the Earth Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited
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