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Book SynopsisUsed worldwide in assessment and professional certification contexts, computerized adaptive testing (CAT) offers a powerful means to measure individual differences or make classifications. This authoritative work provides a complete how-to guide for planning and implementing an effective CAT to create a test unique to each person in real time.

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Book SynopsisThe idea of the self is immediately familiar to everyone, yet elusive to define and understand. From pioneering researcher Roy F. Baumeister, this volume synthesizes a vast body of knowledge to provide a panoramic view of the human self--how it develops and functions, why it exists, and what problems it encounters on the journey through life. What are the benefits of self-knowledge, and how attainable is it? Do we have one self, or many? What is the relationship of self and society? In 28 concise chapters, Baumeister explains complex concepts with clarity and insight. He reveals the central role played by the self in enabling both individuals and cultures to thrive.Trade Review“Not since William James has anyone contributed more to the study of the self than Roy Baumeister. Trenchant and insightful, this book integrates an enormously broad and interdisciplinary literature to offer a novel take on what makes us who we are. As Baumeister convincingly shows, it is our social and cultural nature that has given us a self, and this guides what our selves are ultimately for.”--Steven J. Heine, PhD, Distinguished University Scholar and Professor of Social and Cultural Psychology, University of British Columbia, Canada “Before Baumeister’s analysis of the self, I found myself telling my students that whenever you see 'self followed by a hyphen' (e.g., self-efficacy, self-esteem, self-control), hold on to your wallet. Baumeister’s brilliant book shows us how the self only makes sense as a product of the culture it lives in, how it changes over epochs, how difficult it is to 'know thyself,' and, most important, the indispensable reality of the self.”--Martin E. P. Seligman, PhD, Zellerbach Family Professor of Psychology, Positive Psychology Center, University of Pennsylvania "Baumeister is the world’s leading expert on the self. He provides a new model of the self and offers a staggering amount of evidence that supports this framework. This book is unique in its breadth and depth. It touches on human development, culture, motivation, interpersonal relationships, psychopathology, decision making, self-esteem, stress and coping, and personality. This masterful, comprehensive volume will guide the future scientific study of the self, and will be wonderful for use in undergraduate or graduate seminars."--C. Nathan DeWall, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky-Table of ContentsI. The Remarkable Human Self 1. What Is the Self? 2. The Self in Social Context 3. How the Modern Western Self Took Shape 4. Different Societies Make Different Kinds of Selves 5. Four Pitfalls of Self Theories: No Self, Multiple Selves, Authentic True Selves, and Self-Actualization II. Why Do We Have Selves? 6. Some Beginnings of Self 7. How Baby Grows Up to Have a Working Self 8. Human Groups Need (and Shape) Selves 9. Moral Reputation as a Foundation of Self 10. The Unity Project: The Unfinished Business of Stitching the Self Together III. Know Thyself 11. Self-Awareness 12. What Sort of Knowledge Is Self-Knowledge? 13. Why Know Thyself? 14. Building Self-Knowledge: How People Learn about Themselves 15. Self-Esteem 16. Accuracy and Illusion in Self-Beliefs IV. The Self as Active Agent 17. The Self in Action 18. Self-Regulation and Self-Control 19. Decision Making, Autonomy, and Free Will V. The Self in Relation to Others 20. The Interpersonal Self 21. The Self as Group Member 22. Self-Presentation 23. Self as Close Relationship Partner VI. Problems of Self 24. Problems of the Modern Self 25. The Stress of Self, and Some Escape Routes 26. Selves and Mental Illness 27. The Deep Puzzle of Self-Defeating Behavior 28. Ways the Mind Can Organize Self-Beliefs Epilogue. The Self: A Summary

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Book SynopsisThe election of an unabashedly patriarchal man as US President was a shock for many—despite decades of activism on gender inequalities and equal rights, how could it come to this? What is it about patriarchy that seems to make it so resilient and resistant to change? Undoubtedly it endures in part because some people benefit from the unequal advantages it confers. But is that enough to explain its stubborn persistence? In this highly original and persuasively argued book, Carol Gilligan and Naomi Snider put forward a different view: they argue that patriarchy persists because it serves a psychological function. By requiring us to sacrifice love for the sake of hierarchy, patriarchy protects us from the vulnerability of loving and becomes a defense against loss. Uncovering the powerful psychological mechanisms that underpin patriarchy, the authors show how forces beyond our awareness may be driving a politics that otherwise seems inexplicable.Trade Review“Taking on the long brewing battle between true democracy and the pervasive ‘ghost’ of patriarchy, this compact book exists in a category of its own. The voices of its authors are accessible, incisive and engaging—the perfect book to launch almost any conversation about our current messy psycho-political times.”Jill Gentile, author, Feminine Law: Freud, Free Speech, and the Voice of Desire “An original and powerful analysis of patriarchy; there is a freshness and vitality to the authors’ approach. Why Does Patriarchy Persist? should be compulsory reading in every discipline from law to literature, for it offers a framework in which numerous dilemmas, both practical and psychological, might be resolved.”Terri Apter, Newnham College, Cambridge"There are books that do what they set out to do: they make their points clearly, they argue something new, they uncover something for us. Carol Gilligan and Naomi Snider’s new book, Why Does Patriarchy Persist?, does more than that. It is a spark. It is something like a book-length speech act, both illocutionary and perlocutionary: in speaking, the authors bring their thesis into being, and with it a host of possibilities come alive within us. As we read, we believe intimately that what they say is so. We feel it and see it in our own lives; it cannot but leap up within us."The Public Seminar "Dr. Gilligan’s writing may frustrate because of its swirl of literary, personal and clinical anecdotes. There can be tangles and snarls of language. You might get lost in its allusions and references, particularly if you’re not up-to-date on your Sophocles, Old Testament tales or Woolf. But her voice on the page is as it is in real life: warm and inviting. Democracy, she said, is like love. It only works if everyone has a voice. Dr. Gilligan’s new book continues to try and universalize the intimate." New York TimesTable of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Introduction 1 Part 1 17 The Puzzle 17 The First Clue: An Association to Loss 25 Resistance 32 Loss 45 The Three Discoveries 72 A Summary 89 Part 2 91 Knowing This, Then What? 91 Finding Resonance, Repairing Ruptures 119 Leaving Patriarchy 121 Where Then Do We Stand? 134 Notes 146 Index 160

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Book SynopsisSpirituality is in the spotlight. While levels of religious belief and observance are declining in much of the Western world, the number of people who identify as spiritual but not religious is on the rise. Practices such as yoga, meditation, and pilgrimage are surging in popularity. Wellness regimes offer practitioners a lexicon of spirituality and an array of spiritual experiences. Commentators talk of a new spiritual awakening after religion. And global mobility is generating hybrid practices that blur the lines between religion and spirituality. The essays collected in Situating Spirituality: Context, Practice, and Power examine not only individual engagements with spirituality, but they show how seemingly personal facets of spirituality, as well as definitions of spirituality itself, are deeply shaped by religious, cultural, and political contexts. The volume is explicitly cross-national and comparative. The contributors are leading scholars of major global regions: North America,Trade ReviewSituating Spirituality successfully, and imaginatively, captures the full breadth of scholarship on spirituality, in all its manifest diversity, making it a critical contribution to this burgeoning, if messy, field. * Galen Watts, Centre for Sociological Research, KU Leuven, Journal of the American Academy of Religion *The volume will be important for scholars interested in the idea that everything can be spiritual. * R. T. Cragun, The University of Tampa, CHOICE *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Contributors Introduction Eminently Social Spirituality: Context, Practice, and Power Brian Steensland, Jaime Kucinskas, Anna Sun Part One: Context 1. Social Practices and Cultural Contexts: Framework for the Study of Spirituality Nancy Ammerman 2. The Gods of Modern Spirituality Linda Woodhead 3. Fearful Asymmetry: Rethinking the Boundaries between Religion and Spirituality Anna Sun 4. Trumping the Devil! Engendering the Spirituality of the Marketplace within Africa and the African Diaspora Afe Adogame 5. Methodological Innovations for the Study of Spirituality Bradley Wright 6. Shifts in Spiritual and Religious Self-Perceptions in the First Year of College Alyssa N. Rochenbach 7. Spirituality among African Americans: Inter-Racial and Intra-Racial Differences across Followers of Various Religious Traditions Jason Shelton Part Two: Practice 8. The Micro-interactive Order of Spirituality Michael Pagis 9. Ecstasies: Or, the Limitations of Vanilla Spirituality Studies Melissa Wilcox 10. Textures of Spirituality in Rural Malawi Ann Swidler 11. Gifts, Weapons, and Values: The Language of Spirituality in 21st Century Central America Robert Brenneman Part Three: Power 12. Everything is Connected: Relocating Spiritual Power from Nature to Society Stef Aupers 13. Yoga Spirituality in the Context of U.S. Institutions Candy Gunther Brown 14. Training Spiritual Caregivers: Spirituality in Chaplaincy Programs in Theological Education Wendy Cage, Beth Stroud, Patrick K. Palmer, George Fitchett, Trace Haythorne, Casey Clevenger 15. Spirituality and Islam: Sufism in Indonesia Rachel Rinaldo 16. The Transmission of Spirituality in Broader Landscapes of Power Jaime Kucinskas Conclusion 17. Three Questions About Spirituality: Its Meaning, Influence, and Future Brian Steensland Index

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Book SynopsisRecent social and political psychological research indicates that increased access to ancestry testing has strengthened the notion of genetic essentialism among some groups, or the idea that our biology ties us to particular ethnic identities. This can boost a sense of cultural pride and prosocial behaviors among communities that are perceived to be similar. In the worst-case scenarios, however, this phenomenon can contribute to deeper social woes like misinformation, anti-science agendas, and even social hatred among those who believe in racial superiority. Using research from both the social sciences and the genetics literature as support, Ancestry Reimagined establishes realistic expectations about what we can learn from our DNA as a foundation for examining the psychological impact of ancestry testing, including the differences between how this information is perceived versus its reality. With this book, Dr. Kampourakis flexes his muscles as an esteemed interdisciplinary science edTrade ReviewA fascinating and personal journey into the complex relationship between ancestry, ethnicity and identity. Kampourakis' book provides food for thought for anyone curious about what genetic ancestry tests actually measure and what, if anything, we can learn from their results. * Iain Mathieson, Department of Genetics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania *Ancestry Reimagined is an urgently needed book. It explains how modern misconceptions of genetic determinism are becoming mixed into notions of race essentialism to create confusions of identity that are being commercially monetised. While genomics has immense potential to elucidate human origins and history, this book is a splendidly clear corrective to some of its scientific, technological and societal misuses and misunderstandings. * Philip Ball, science writer and author of How To Grow a Human *I have more sympathy for DNA testing than does Kostas Kampourakis - if people seek slightly bizarre information about themselves, why not? Many might value such an exploration. Nonetheless, he convincingly shows the distortions, emotional tangles, politically dicey inferences, and plain silliness that test misuse can entail. Ancestry Re-Imagined is clear, elegant, engaged, and absorbing; no one will misunderstand genetic ancestry testing after reading it. * Jennifer Hochschild, Henry LaBarre Jayne Professor of Government, Harvard University, and author of Genomic Politics (OUP) *Genetic essentialism is at the root of many of our societal problems. Kampourakis brilliantly dissects misconceptions concerning modern genetic ancestry testing, notions of socially defined race and ethnicity, and how it impacts individuals' understandings of themselves and their families. This is done in an engaging style. A must read. * Joseph L. Graves Jr, Professor of Biological Sciences, North Carolina A&T State University and author of Racism, Not Race (with Alan Goodman) *Who do you think you are? In today's world of identity politics, finding your roots has never seemed so important. You'd think your DNA would have answers to all your questions. That's science, right? But as Kostas Kampourakis shows in this timely book, your DNA is a very deceptive guide to discovering your ancestry. * Dr Henry Gee, Senior Editor at Nature, and author of A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth, and The Accidental Species: Misunderstandings of Human Evolution *Kostas Kampourakis has written a book that everyone who is either considering submitting a sample for DNA testing to a commercial ancestry company or who is trying to interpret the results of such a test should read. He explains in a clear and comprehensible manner basic genetics, the different tools used by genetic ancestry companies to evaluate ancestry, and exactly what these tests can and cannot do. In particular, he presents the reasons that the results of such tests are not and cannot be taken as proof of identity or ethnicity. Ancestry Re-Imagined goes beyond most books on DNA testing by discussing the psychological tendency toward essentializing the results of such tests, thus explaining why and how people distort these tests to various ends. Finally, it warns of the dangers of such essentializing, both in the past and the present. * Patrick Geary, Emeritus Professor of History, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton New Jersey *Ancestry Reimagined does a brilliant job demystifying the pseudo-genetic personal histories that are being aggressively marketed to the public today. Ancestry is never composed of simply facts of nature, but is invariably the result of a complex negotiation between facts of nature and culture. And as millions of consumers purchase a bit of science in the hopes of constructing genetic identities for themselves, Kostas Kampourakis expertly and elegantly shows where the grains of salt must be taken each step of the way. * Jonathan Marks, Professor of Anthropology, UNC-Charlotte *Ancestry Reimagined provides an in-depth analysis of the geneticization of identity and ancestry. It grapples with how ancestry companies view race and ethnicity as somehow essential elements, written into our DNA. It is a unique and timely exploration that brings science to the study of the highly political topic of identity and genetic essentialisms. * Alan H. Goodman, Professor of Biological Anthropology, Hampshire College *In Ancestry Re-Imagined, Kostas Kampourakis offers a lucid explanation of the science behind DNA ancestry testing while exposing the circular reasoning and unrealistic assumptions that underpin the claim that one can "discover" one's ancestry through DNA test results. The result is a compelling demonstration that ethnicity is culturally constructed rather than genetically determined. * Jonathan M. Hall, Phyllis Fay Horton Distinguished Service Professor in the Humanities, University of Chicago, and author of Ethnic Identity in Greek Antiquity *Ancestry Reimagined succeeds in dismantling myths around genetic ancestry and provides an accessible and engaging and integrative discussion of a wide-ranging literature. It would serve as an excellent primer text for undergraduate students, scholars who are adjacent to, but still outside of, genetics, or the general public trying to make sense of their consumer genetics results. * Kevin A. Bird, Department of Plant Sciences, University of California-Davis, Davis, California, USA *Dr Kampourakis is adept at explaining philosophical concepts around biology and identity clearly and engagingly. For readers with a background in biosciences or genetics, I would highly recommend Ancestry Reimagined as a first step into considering the context and wider interpretations around our work. The book raises important questions around how ethnicity is linked to genetics beyond the commercial tests and throughout medical research. * Tom Turner, BioNews *Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1 DNA ancestry testing: what it is and what people make of it Chapter 2 Essentializing social groups: nations Chapter 3 From race to ethnicity in ancestry testing Chapter 4 Genealogical and genetic ancestry Chapter 5 Using DNA ancestry evidence to retrace history Chapter 6 We are all Africans, ultimately Chapter 7 More related than distinct Chapter 8 Social constructs vs. "natural order" Chapter 9 Separating DNA from culture Chapter 10 Finding meaning in our ancestry testing Conclusion

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Book SynopsisLife as Theater is about understanding people and how the dramaturgical way of thinking helps or hinders such understanding. A volume that has deservedly attained the status of a landmark work, this was the first book to explore systematically the material and subject matter of social psychology from the dramaturgical viewpoint. It has been widely used and quoted, and has sparked ferment and debate in fields as diverse as sociology, psychology, anthropology, political science, speech communication, and formal theater studies.Life as Theater is organized around five substantive issues in social psychology: Social Relationships as Drama; The Dramaturgical Self; Motivation and Drama; Organizational Dramas; and Political Dramas. This classic text was revised and updated for a second edition in 1990, and includes approximately 66 percent new materials, all featuring individual introductions that provide the dramaturgical perspective and reflect the most learned thinking and work being done Table of ContentsIntroduction PART I THE DRAMATURGICAL PERSPECTIVE Critiques of Dramaturgy The Legacy of Goffman PART II SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS AS DRAMA 1. Sociological Perspectives—Society as Drama 2. Concept and Method in the Study of Human Development 3. Life as Theater: Some Notes on the Dramaturgic Approach to Social Reality 4. Role Taking: Process versus Conformity 5. Role Distance VIII PART III THE DRAMATURGICAL SELF 6. The Self as a Locus of Linguistic Causality 7. The Presentation of Self 8. Appearance and the Self: A Slightly Revised Version 9. Staging One's Ideal Self 10. The Presentation of Self and the New Institutional Inmate: An Analysis of Prisoners' Responses to Assessment for Release PART IV MOTIVATION AND DRAMA 11. Situated Actions and Vocabularies of Motive 12. Accounts 13. Remedial Work 14. The Reasons Considered 15. Convicted Rapists' Vocabulary of Motive: Excuses and Justifications PART V ORGANIZATIONAL DRAMAS 16. Death as Theater: A Dramaturgical Analysis of the American Funeral 17. False Pretense and Deviant Exploitation: Fortunetelling as a Con 18. To Be A Mediator: Expressive Tactics in Mediation 19. Dramatism and the Theatrical Metaphor PART VI POLITICAL DRAMAS 20. Propaganda with Design: Environmental Dramaturgy in the Political Rally 21. The Presidency and Impression Management 22. The Phenomenon of the Public Wife: An Exercise in Goffman's Impression Management 23. Dramaturgy and Political Mystification: Political Life in the United States

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Book SynopsisThis thorough revision of the first edition, updates and expands, with 25 percent new material, what was generally recognized as a major survey of contemporary scientific research in hypnosis. In this edition, also a classic, the editors include three new essays in modern hypnosis studies. They also provide a new conceptual framework--cognitive, ego-psychological, and phenomenological--with which to examine hypnosis.This edition is divided into six sections--Theoretical and Historical Perspectives, New Theories, Surveys of Broad Areas, Lines of Individual Research, Individual Researches within Specific Areas, and Anticipations for Future Research. The entire book was completely revised in the light of additional research since publication of the original edition. Thirteen of the twenty chapters in the first edition were updated by their authors, six so extensively that they amount to new chapters, with changes in title and order of authors in the case of coauthored chapters.Hypnosis: Developments in Research and New Perspectives is intended for researchers in hypnosis and clinical practitioners in medicine and psychology. The focus, as indicated by the changed subtitle, is on developments since publication of the original editions: empirical studies, experiments with physiological indicators of hypnosis, and theoretical uses associated with use of hypnosis as a research tool. Altogether, this second edition is a valuable overall guide to an intriguing topic.Table of ContentsI: Theoretical and Historical Perspectives; 1: Underlying Theoretical Issues: An Introduction; 2: The Fundamental Problem in Hypnosis Research as Viewed from Historic Perspectives; II: New Theories; 3: Divided Consciousness in Hypnosis: The Implications of the Hidden Observer; 4: The Nature of Hypnosis and Other Altered States of Consciousness: An Ego Psychological Theory 1; 5: A Phenomonological Method for the Measurement of Variables Important to an Understanding of the Nature of Hypnosis; III: Surveys of Broad Areas; 6: Hypnosis and Sleep: Techniques for Exploring Cognitive Activity During Sleep; 7: Hypnosis as a Research Method; 8: Suggested (”Hypnotic”) Behavior: The Trance Paradigm Versus an Alternative Paradigm; 9: Hypnosis and Psychophysiological Outcomes; 10: Hypnotic Amnesia; 11: Hypnosis and Creativity: A Theoretical and Empirical Rapprochement; 12: Hypnosis and the Processes of Imagination; IV: Lines of Individual Research; 13: The Effects of Neutral Hypnosis on Conditioned Responses: Implications for Hypnosis as Relaxation; 14: Hypnotic Programming Techniques in Psychological Experiments; 15: Imaginative and Sensory—Affective Involvements: in Everyday Life and in Hypnosis; 16: On the Simulating Subject as a Quasi’Control Group in Hypnosis Research: What, Why, and How; 17: Measuring the Depth of an Altered State of Consciousness, with Particular Reference to Self-Report Scales of Hypnotic Depth; V: Individual Research within Specific Areas; 18: Humanistic Aspects of Hypnotic Communication; 19: Hypnosis and Adaptive Regression: An Ego-Psychological Inquiry 1; 20: The Wish to Cooperate and the Temptation to Submit: The Hypnotized Subject’s Dilemma; 21: Hypnosis as a Means of Studying Cognitive and Behavioral Control; VI: Anticipations for Future Research; 22: Quo Vadis Hypnosis? Predictions of Future Trends in Hypnosis Research

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Holinger teases out . . . intimate connections, and the psychology of the broken heart, fusing science and the humanities, in her introspective and poetic book."—Erin Blakemore, Washington Post“Holinger has given a gift to the counselling world with this book...With the use of case studies, literature and historical context, Holinger illustrates grief in a way that educates readers and resonates with our varied experiences.”—Samantha Airey, Therapy Today"Dorothy Holinger's exploration of the contours of grief is wise, moving, thought-provoking, and, best of all, extraordinarily helpful. Beautifully written and humane, it is a balm for the bereaved."—Barry Bearak, Pulitzer Prize winner for international reporting“The Anatomy of Grief is a great read. All of us have been affected by grief and will find satisfaction in the new knowledge gained as well as enjoyment from Dorothy Holinger’s talent as a writer.”—Michael K. Rees, MD, MPH, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center“Anatomy of Grief is a gem. Dorothy Holinger approaches grief as a scientist and clinician, combined with personal experience, exploring the evolutionary history, anatomy, and physiology of grief. A real masterpiece.”—Donald L. Schomer, MD, Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, editor of Niedermeyer’s Electroencephalography, VIth and VIIth editions“This is a unique and truly important book to anyone who wishes to understand, and learn how to cope with, grief. Combining research, clinical and personal experience, it presents a practical, relatable, and deeply human guide to the most difficult of times.”— Chris Reid, Director of Product Development and Publishing, Science Magazine"The Anatomy of Grief brings together Dorothy Holinger’s expertise in brain research and her clinical work with grieving patients. She speaks compellingly to the grief-stricken, urging them to resist society's pressure to 'get over it' on some imposed timetable."—Barbara J. King, author of How Animals Grieve

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Book SynopsisThis book is an indispensable how-to guide on flourishing when studying abroad, and how to use an international education to begin a fulfilling career after graduation.Written in an engaging and accessible style, using many examples, case studies, and links to resources, the book reduces the stress of studying abroad. Covering all aspects of the international student experience â inside and outside the classroom â the book encourages young people to perform their very best and succeed in their new environment. International students preparing for cross-cultural learning and recent graduates looking for employment will find this book both practical and inspiring.Trade Review"In over 20 years of working with international students I haven’t seen a book that is so tailored to their needs. Studying overseas is challenging but ultimately rewarding. This guide is an A to Z of how to study, work and live abroad successfully. It should be mandatory reading for all international students." — Jane Barrett, co-author of Taking Charge of Your Career"As a university professor who has both studied and taught in several different countries, I strongly recommend A Guide to Studying Abroad, which does exactly what its title promises. Clearly written and accessible, the book features precious insight on how to apply successfully to international programs, adjust to life in a foreign land, ace tests and exams and, finally, on how to get ready for the job market and prepare a winning resume. A must read for current and potential international students from all over the world." — Daniel Béland, Professor, Department of Political Science, McGill University, Montreal, Canada"The Essential Guide to Studying Abroad is an amazing book that answers just about every possible question you might have about studying overseas. It is the "Lonely Planet" for the journey of international students. The book gives practical information for the entire student journey including the step into the job market." — Jelda Veninga, Senior Career Consultant, TIAS School for Business and Society, Netherlands"As a former international student myself and now an international educator who cares deeply about the internationalization of academia, I highly recommend the book. This is an invaluable manual for international students and valuable resource for anyone interested in the success of young people studying abroad." — Naim Kapucu, Professor and Director, School of Public Administration, University of Central Florida, USA"As a university career management professional, working in an increasingly global environment, I find this book immensely helpful. We’re constantly looking for new ways to support our growing body of international students. This book presents inspirational as well as hands-on practical advice." — Cecilia Frietsch, Head of Career Management and Professional Development, Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden"With advice for every step of the way, from considering studying abroad through to completion and next steps, this book provides useful insights and signposts to resources that will aid students to make the most of their international adventure. It is easy to dip in and out of the chapters which cover topics relevant to both prospective and current international students. As a higher education professional advising, teaching and supporting international students, I found it an interesting read and a useful reminder of the whole international student experience." — Julie Blant, Postgraduate Careers Manager, Nottingham University Business School, UK"The guidance this volume offers is based on a full understanding of both the benefits and challenges of studying abroad. The book provides experience-based, practical guidance for getting effectively and strategically prepared to navigate the internationalized higher education and job market. Not only educators and administrators but also tomorrow's international students are strongly encouraged to read this volume." — Masa Higo, Professor, International Student Center, Kyushu University, Japan"With an increasing number of international students in an ever-globalizing world, this book serves as a useful guide for the challenging journey of international students from application to graduation. The book can read section by section tailored to individual needs. Current students will learn how to improve their classroom skills while those soon to graduate will find practical tips for writing resumes and preparing for job interviews. A book that helps every prospective and current international student." — Yunjeong Yang, Professor, Graduate School of International and Area Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea"This book is a roadmap for studying abroad, bringing together a wide variety of techniques and skills from academic preparation to securing employment after graduation. Highly recommended for all students seeking international exposure and experience." — Nopraenue Dhirathiti, Acting Vice President for International Relations, and Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mahidol University, Thailand"As a former international student, I strongly recommend this book to help international students navigate their way to success." — Irene Blackberry, Chair and Director, John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research, La Trobe University, Australia"In over 20 years of working with international students I haven’t seen a book that is so tailored to their needs. Studying overseas is challenging but ultimately rewarding. This guide is an A to Z of how to study, work and live abroad successfully. It should be mandatory reading for all international students."— Jane Barrett, co-author of Taking Charge of Your Career"As a university professor who has both studied and taught in several different countries, I strongly recommend A Guide to Studying Abroad, which does exactly what its title promises. Clearly written and accessible, the book features precious insight on how to apply successfully to international programs, adjust to life in a foreign land, ace tests and exams and, finally, on how to get ready for the job market and prepare a winning resume. A must read for current and potential international students from all over the world." — Daniel Béland, Professor, Department of Political Science, McGill University, Montreal, Canada"The Essential Guide to Studying Abroad is an amazing book that answers just about every possible question you might have about studying overseas. It is the "Lonely Planet" for the journey of international students. The book gives practical information for the entire student journey including the step into the job market." — Jelda Veninga, Senior Career Consultant, TIAS School for Business and Society, Netherlands"As a former international student myself and now an international educator who cares deeply about the internationalization of academia, I highly recommend the book. This is an invaluable manual for international students and valuable resource for anyone interested in the success of young people studying abroad." — Naim Kapucu, Professor and Director, School of Public Administration, University of Central Florida, USA"As a university career management professional, working in an increasingly global environment, I find this book immensely helpful. We’re constantly looking for new ways to support our growing body of international students. This book presents inspirational as well as hands-on practical advice." — Cecilia Frietsch, Head of Career Management and Professional Development, Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden"With advice for every step of the way, from considering studying abroad through to completion and next steps, this book provides useful insights and signposts to resources that will aid students to make the most of their international adventure. It is easy to dip in and out of the chapters which cover topics relevant to both prospective and current international students. As a higher education professional advising, teaching and supporting international students, I found it an interesting read and a useful reminder of the whole international student experience." — Julie Blant, Postgraduate Careers Manager, Nottingham University Business School, UK"The guidance this volume offers is based on a full understanding of both the benefits and challenges of studying abroad. The book provides experience-based, practical guidance for getting effectively and strategically prepared to navigate the internationalized higher education and job market. Not only educators and administrators but also tomorrow's international students are strongly encouraged to read this volume." — Masa Higo, Professor, International Student Center, Kyushu University, Japan"With an increasing number of international students in an ever-globalizing world, this book serves as a useful guide for the challenging journey of international students from application to graduation. The book can read section by section tailored to individual needs. Current students will learn how to improve their classroom skills while those soon to graduate will find practical tips for writing resumes and preparing for job interviews. A book that helps every prospective and current international student." — Yunjeong Yang, Professor, Graduate School of International and Area Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea"This book is a roadmap for studying abroad, bringing together a wide variety of techniques and skills from academic preparation to securing employment after graduation. Highly recommended for all students seeking international exposure and experience." — Nopraenue Dhirathiti, Acting Vice President for International Relations, and Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mahidol University, Thailand"As a former international student, I strongly recommend this book to help international students navigate their way to success." — Irene Blackberry, Chair and Director, John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research, La Trobe University, AustraliaTable of ContentsList of illustrations. Preface.1. Introduction: optimizing success as an international student.Part I: Succeeding in your studies: applying, adjusting, and mastering2. Preparing for international learning. 3. Adjusting to your new environment. 4. Essential classroom skills (I): Exams and essays. 5. Essential classroom skills (II): oral presentations, group work, and becoming a proactive learner.Part II: The Triple M career roadmap: me, market, and match6. Me and market: knowing yourself and potential employers. 7. Match (I): the résumé. 8. Match (II): the interview. 9. Lasting achievements.About the authors.

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Book SynopsisLearning from Serial Winning Coaches provides performance coaches and directors, coach developers, and researchers with the knowledge and tools to affirm and challenge policy and practice and conduct further research to inform future policy and practice in the identification, recruitment, and development of performance coaches.Leading an athlete or team to an Olympic or world championship gold medal or professional league title is a great achievement for a coach; a dream that comes true for a small group of privileged coaches. This outstanding accomplishment can become the defining moment of their careers. Winning multiple golds and championships with different athletes or teams, and across multiple major events spanning decades, is the prerogative of an exclusive club of coaches.This book reveals the secrets, experiences, and practices of 17 of these coaches across 10 sports and 10 different countries. Through a combination of in-depth iTrade ReviewCliff Mallett and Sergio Lara-Bercial have chronicled a terrific overview of sport and sports coaching in their latest instalment, Caring determination: Learning from serial winning coaches. Long term success is what every sporting coach is seeking and this latest instalment by Cliff and Sergio provide strategies used by long term successful coaches. In the immortal words of Winston Churchill, "The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you can see"Michael Bohl OAM (A serial winning coach to multiple medallists in 5 OG from 1992, 2008 – 2020 and coach to 8 Olympic & 1 Paralympic medallists, who won 14 individual medals, including 5 gold)"While the athlete or team make excellence happen, the coach makes excellence possible. But how do you create possibility repeatedly and consistently? The why? What? And How? Of that are brilliantly set out in these pages."Frank Dick OBE (Multiple Olympic medal winning coach in Athletics, Head Coach UK Athletics in their "golden era" and global leader in coach development) "With this magnificent research, Cliff Mallett and Sergio Lara-Bercial provide answers to one of the biggest questions in sport: What do Serial Winning Coaches do? What has allowed them to be successful repeatedly and stay at the top for so long? An outstanding piece of work." Marti Perarnau (Former Olympian and Author of best-selling Books Pep Guardiola: The Evolution and Pep Confidential)"The powerful insights provided by serial winning coaches and the authors of this book provide rich material for both practicing coaches and those responsible for the identification and development of coaches in elite sporting settings"Barry Dancer (Australian Men’s Olympic Hockey gold [Athens, 2004] and Bronze medal [Beijing, 2008] winning coach)"This research outlines the ingredients required to be a successful coach based on outstanding individual coaches’ journeys and pathways across different sports. It creates an excellent reference point for football coaches who aspire to greatness. A road map to self-evaluate and continue to grow as a coach. Unmissable."Frank Ludolph (UEFA Head of Technical Development)"The authors reveal the key attributes of superstar sports coaches. This unique study explains how great coaches develop into world leading coaches. It should be on the bookshelf of every ambitious coach."Malcolm Brown (former National Coach at British Athletics and British Triathlon. Coach to Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth Champions)"Successful coaches are open-minded and relentless learners who take the time to grow in different areas of leadership. This research provides you with a very practical framework to reflect on your leadership approach and be more specific in your own personal and professional development." Barry Pauwels (Senior Director Technical Development US Soccer)"This book offers a unique perspective on the journey of successful coaches, exploring their developmental milestones and leadership practices. Discover how the balance of care and determination can lead to both high-performance coaching and athlete well-being. A must-read for any aspiring coach." Pyry Lukkarila (Head of Coach Development Finnish Ice Hockey Association)"This book is a great tool to inspire coaches to become the best version of themselves and to be successful. It’s a great example of how research can support sports, coaching, and coach education. It provides practical tools to critically think about yourselves and to be led on your personal journey as a coach by these serial winning coaches." Kris van der Haegen (Head of Coach Education, Royal Belgian Football Association, and Assistant Manager Belgium Women’s Football team. Table of ContentsSection A: Introduction. 1. Serial Winning Coaches (SWC): Why, Who, What, and How. 2. Coming to Know the Person Behind the Coach: Personalities of Serial Winning Coaches. Section B: Pathways. 3. The Learning Journeys of Serial Winning Coaches. 4. The Career Pathways of Serial Winning Coaches. Section C: Caring Determination. 5. Caring Determination – Serial Winning Coaches as Leaders. 6. Expressions of Caring. 7. Expressions of Determination. 8. Drivers, Enablers, and Benefits of Caring Determination. Section D: Striving, Surviving, and Thriving in Elite Sport. 9. Striving and Becoming a SWC. 10. Surviving in the Highly Performative Environment of Elite Sport. 11. From Surviving to Thriving: Holistic Development. 12. Learning from SWC to Inform HP Coach Development.

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Book SynopsisThe Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Education identifies and confronts key ethical issues generated over years of AI research, development, and deployment in learning contexts. Adaptive, automated, and data-driven education systems are increasingly being implemented in universities, schools, and corporate training worldwide, but the ethical consequences of engaging with these technologies remain unexplored. Featuring expert perspectives from inside and outside the AIED scholarly community, this book provides AI researchers, learning scientists, educational technologists, and others with questions, frameworks, guidelines, policies, and regulations to ensure the positive impact of artificial intelligence in learning.Trade Review"Pursuing educational AI along more ethical lines requires considerable time and effort, and a considerable amount of deliberation, debate, dialogue, and consensus building. All of this implies replacing ambitions of ‘scaling-up’ with a commitment to slowing-down. This book takes a great initial step in the right direction."—Neil Selwyn, Distinguished Professor in the Faculty of Education, Monash University, Australia, from his foreword"This book contributes importantly to inform and sensibilize readers towards encoding ethics in the AI used in education, at times challenging the status quo, as well as current pedagogical and technological practices."—Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences, UNESCO, from her forewordTable of ContentsPart I: Ethics of AI In Education: An Outside Perspective 1. Learning to learn differently 2. Educational research and Artificial Intelligence in education: Identifying ethical challenges 3. AI in education: An opportunity riddled with challenges 4. Student-centered requirements for the ethics of AI in education 5. Pitfalls and pathways for trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in education Part II: Ethics of AI In Education: An Inside Perspective 6. Equity and Artificial Intelligence in education: Will “AIED” amplify or alleviate inequities in education? 7. Algorithmic fairness in education 8. Beyond “Fairness:” Structural (in)justice lenses on AI for education 9. The overlapping ethical imperatives of human teachers and their Artificially Intelligent assistants. 10. Integrating AI ethics across the computing curriculum

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Book SynopsisThis book celebrates the pioneering work and contributions of Helen J. Neville, who conducted seminal neuroimaging work using electroencephalography (EEG) and functional magnetic resonance imaginf (fMRI) to illustrate the role that experience plays in shaping the brain. Bringing together her former students, collaborators, and colleagues, the book presents essays and original empirical research that pay tribute to Helen Neville's groundbreaking work. The chapters discuss her contributions to our knowledge of neuroplasticity in perception, attention, and language, and how they inspired more recent developments in these and related areas, such as work on deafness (changes in sign language processing with age and the effects of cochlear implants on language development), the early stages of reading, memory consolidation during sleep, and the connection between attentional and memory systems. The book also discusses her strong commitment to rigorous science that could be translatTable of ContentsForeword. Being a Scientist in the Neville Tradition: Ten Things I Learned from HelenDebra L. MillsIntroductionAaron J. Newman & Giordana GrossiInterlude i: Thanks, You Guys! Marta KutasChapter 1. Development and plasticity of selective auditory attention in early childhoodAmanda Hampton Wray & Elif Isbell Interlude ii: A Big Fat P3Marta KutasChapter 2. Allocation of auditory spatial selective attention in action video game players Julia Föcker, Matin Mortazavi, Wayne Khoe, Steven A. Hillyard, & Daphne Bavelier Interlude iii: Structure and ContentMarta KutasChapter 3. The roles of age of acquisition, proficiency, and first language on second language processingAnnika Andersson & Aaron J. NewmanChapter 4. Exploring the Effects of Aging on Language Abilities in Deaf Signers David P. Corina, Lucinda O’Grady Farnady, Todd LaMarr, Svenna Pedersen, Kurt Winsler, & Laurel LawyerChapter 5. Changes in occipito-temporal cortex with literacy: Electrophysiological evidenceGiordana Grossi & Elizabeth SacchiChapter 6. Reading in deaf individuals: Examining the role of visual word form areaElizabeth A. Hirshorn, Matthew W.G. Dye, Peter Hauser, Ted Supalla, & Daphne Bavelier Interlude iv: One Less Sense Isn’t NonsenseMarta KutasChapter 7. Deafness and signed language: Implications of Helen Neville’s neuroplasticity research for children receiving cochlear implantsAaron J. Newman & Mairéad MacSweeneyInterlude v: Sound or Sign?Marta Kutas Chapter 8. Making memories last: How sleep promotes neuroplasticityRandolph F. Helfrich & Robert T. KnightInterlude vi: The Importance of ParentingMarta KutasChapter 9. Changing Brains for Social JusticeEric Pakulak & Courtney StevensInterlude vii: A Double-Edged SwordMarta KutasChapter 10. Exploring Common Mechanisms of Brain Development and Adult Plasticity in Humans and RodentsMichael I. Posner & Mary K. Rothbart

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Book SynopsisWhy should we exercise? When should we exercise? Why donât we exercise? The Psychology of Exercise separates fact from fiction, delving into key theories, ideas, and the impact of life stages on when, why, and how we exercise. It explores the barriers and motivators to exercise for children, teenagers, adults, and retirees as well as for those living with a chronic health condition. It shows how when we personalise activity programmes, exercise becomes a life-affirming, life-lengthening habit.Using real-life case studies from those who work with exercisers at all levels, The Psychology of Exercise shows us the huge value that comes from exercising in every stage of our lives.Table of ContentsIntroduction The Theories of Exercise The Psychology of Exercise for Children The Psychology of Exercise for Teenagers The Psychology of Exercise for Adults The Psychology of Exercise for Retirees The Psychology of Exercise with a Health Condition The Psychology of Exercise Addiction

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Book SynopsisThe Theory and Practice of Virtue Education offers the reader a comprehensive and authoritative account of both the theoretical and practical complexities of cultivating virtue in education and beyond. The book moves beyond the usual philosophical literature that merely discusses virtue in the abstract, and offers scholarly, research-informed suggestions for practice.Drawn from a highly successful international conference organised by the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, the chapters in this volume offer a unique insight into the varieties of approaches that leading scholars have identified for putting the learning and nurturing of virtues into practice. Featured are chapters from internationally acclaimed scholars primarily in the fields of philosophy, psychology and education, which are categorised under three headings: philosophical and theoretical foundations for cultivating virtues; developing virtues in practice; and nurturing specific virtues. BeginnTrade ReviewThis collection of excellent chapters sits at the interface of education and ethical philosophy, and provides a smorgasbord of topics that should be of interest to educators wishing to understand the philosophical bases of virtues education as well as to philosophers wishing to explore practical applications of virtue theory to educational practice.Marvin W. Berkowitz, Ph.D. University of Missouri-St. Louis.This book includes a collection of the most interesting and important papers from the 2016 Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues conference on cultivating virtue. The contributing authors include some of the most distinguished international academics leading the field. The book is a must read for anyone interested in human flourishing who wants to know more about the theory and practice of virtue education. Professor James Arthur, Director: Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, University of Birmingham.This collection of excellent chapters sits at the interface of education and ethical philosophy, and provides a smorgasbord of topics that should be of interest to educators wishing to understand the philosophical bases of virtues education as well as to philosophers wishing to explore practical applications of virtue theory to educational practice.- Marvin W. Berkowitz, Ph.D. University of Missouri-St. Louis.This book includes a collection of the most interesting and important papers from the 2016 Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues conference on cultivating virtue. The contributing authors include some of the most distinguished international academics leading the field. The book is a must read for anyone interested in human flourishing who wants to know more about the theory and practice of virtue education. - Professor James Arthur, Director: Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, University of Birmingham.This is a conference volume of consistently high quality that avoids most of the pitfalls of the genre. Students and scholars who work in moral philosophy or the philosophy of education—and especially any whose work focuses on character and virtue—would benefit from an afternoon (or more) with this collection.- Journal of Markets & MoralityTable of ContentsList of ContributorsIntroduction Part 1: Philosophical and theoretical foundations for educating the virtuesChapter 1: Ancient Roads to Knowledge of Virtue: The Greek Philosophical Legacy David Carr Chapter 2: Healing Character Flaws Howard Curzer Chapter 3: Moral Growth: A Thomistic Account John Hacker-Wright Chapter 4: Stoicism Today: An alternative approach to cultivating the virtues Christopher Gill Chapter 5: Akrasia as a character trait: An obstacle for moral development Paulien Snellen Chapter 6: From ‘ordinary’ virtue to Aristotelian virtue Nancy E. Snow Part II: Theoretical and practical approaches for educating the virtues Chapter 7: Plato on Dialogue as a Method for Cultivating the Virtues Mark E. JonasChapter 8: Assumptions and Doctrines that Thwart the Cultivation of Virtues in Teacher EducationElizabeth Campbell Chapter 9: Moral agency as teaching morally and teaching morality: A practical approach to moral educationGillian R. Rosenberg Chapter 10: The link between fiction and empathy as a trait of moral character: A pedagogical legend?Bruce Maxwell Chapter 11: Manners and the Moral Life David McPherson Chapter 12: Policy-led Virtue Cultivation: Can we nudge citizens towards developing virtues?Fay Niker Part III: Educating specific virtuesChapter 13: The Nature and Nurture of Patriotic VirtueRandall Curren and Charles DornChapter 14: Aristotelian Philia, Contemporary Friendship, and Some Resources for Studying Close RelationshipsBlaine J. Fowers & Austen R. Anderson Chapter 15: Can Gratitude Be Cultivated?Terrance McConnell Chapter 16: Courage in the Classroom Candace Vogler Conclusion

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Book SynopsisAn invaluable contribution to the area of leadership studies, the Handbook of International and Cross-Cultural Leadership Research Processes: Perspectives, Practice, Instruction brings together renowned authors with diverse cultural, academic, and practitioner backgrounds to provide a comprehensive overview and analysis of all stages of the research process.The handbook centers around authors' international research reflections and experiences, with chapters that reflect and analyze various research experiences in order to help readers learn about the integrity of each stage of the international leadership research process with examples and discussions. Part I introduces philosophical traditions of the leadership field and discusses how established leadership and followership theories and approaches sometimes fail to capture leadership realities of different cultures and societies. Part II focuses on methodological challenges and opportunities. Scholars shareTrade Review"This edited volume brings together some of the more notable global experts in the area of international and cross-cultural leadership research to educate readers on the integrity of each step of the international leadership research process, as well as to reflect on and critique diverse research experiences. The editors – Yulia Tolstikov-Mast, Franziska Bieri, and Jennie L. Walker – do a good job appealing to a broad readership, including academics from various fields and disciplines, as well as educators, consultants, and graduate students. This volume is undoubtedly a valuable and essential read not only for those involved in international and cross-cultural leadership research but for anyone interested in developing their understanding of the various and ever-evolving leadership phenomena and practices seen in different cultures and societies today."Vlad Vaiman, Associate Dean and Professor at the School of Management of California Lutheran University, USA. “The Handbook of International and Cross-Cultural Leadership Research Processes, edited by Drs. Yulia Tolstikov-Mast, Franziska Bieri, and Jennie L. Walker provides a comprehensive and updated overview of the study of leadership. Importantly, given world dynamics, this edited collection focuses on leadership research within and across cultures and nations… The leadership scholars who contributed to this volume have created a handbook that will undoubtedly shift, challenge, or change how academics and organizational leaders view and conceptualize leadership.”Joann Keyton, Distinguished Professor Emerita, North Carolina State University, USA; Principal, Joann Keyton Consulting, Inc.Table of ContentsPart I. Philosophical and Conceptual Traditions 1. Leadership Studies Across Cultures and Nations: Traditional Epistemology and New Horizons 2. International Followership: A Research Review Including Issues, Challenges, and Future Directions 3. Whose Leadership Questions Do We Ask? Whose Leadership Knowledge Do We Capture? Part II. International Leadership Research Processes: Core Issues in Study Design, Data Collection, and Analysis Section A. Planning and Designing Leadership Research in International Contexts 4. Early Stages of an International Research Collaboration: A Followership Study in Russia 5. Leaders around the World: New Avenues for the Comparative Study of Political Leadership 6. Planning to Address Ethical Challenges of International Leadership Research 7. Conducting International Leadership Research within the Government Sector: Context from an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) Study 8. Courage Required: LGBTQ Leadership Research in Multifaceted Realities 9. Research with Native American Communities-Experiences with the Lakota 10. Researching Religious Leadership in a Postmodern, North-West European Context 11. Women Leaders and Activists in Authoritarian, Patriarchal, and Religiously-Traditional Societies Section B. Quantitative, Qualitative, and Unique Design Considerations 12. The Relevance of Survey Translation and Data Quality in Leadership Studies: How to Include Diverse Voices in Survey Design 13. Multicultural Research Contexts 14. Indigenous Oral History Methods in Leadership Research 15. Survey Design and Implementation Considerations in International and Cross-National Research 16. Research in Unchartered Territories: Lessons from Suriname and Haiti 17. The Colonization of Cross-Cultural Leadership and Followership Research 18. Social Media and Crowdsourcing for International Leadership Research: Untapped Potential 19. Planning a Quantitative Study on Leadership in Japan 20. When Archived Research is the Dataset: Reflections on a Qualitative Content Analysis Study Section C. Data Interpretation and Conclusions. 21. Global Civil Society and Planetary Health: Overcoming the Myth of Objectivity 22. Canteyuke: Exploring the Lakota Virtue of Generosity in Relationships and Research 23. Exploring and Understanding Multifaceted International Leadership Realities Part III. Insights, Gaps and Future Directions Section A. Teaching and Learning International Leadership Research 24. Internationalization of Doctoral Research Education: Experiential Learning in Global Practicum and Research Internships: Part 1 25. Enhancing International Research Training: Student Perspectives, the Role of Faculty and Institutional Support: Part 2 26. Race, Whiteness, Intersectionality, and Teaching International Leadership Research 27. Doctoral Leadership Programs: Preparing Stewards of the Leadership Discipline 28. Discovering the Behaviors of Effective Leaders in Africa: A Doctoral Student’s Journey into International Leadership Research 29. International Research in Crisis Situations and Unprecedented Times of Uncertainty Section B. Publishing and Applications 30. International Publishing: Challenges and Considerations 31. The future Agenda for International Leadership Research and Practice 32. Benefits of Conducting International Leadership Research in an Ever-Changing Global Environment 33. Chronicles of an International Leadership Researcher: Personal and Professional Benefits of ILR Section C. Concluding Thoughts: Zooming in on the International Leadership Research Standards. 34. Success in International Leadership Research 35. Lessons Learned: Doing Cross-Cultural and International Research with Integrity

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Book SynopsisSolution focused brief therapy is an evidence-based approach that enables people to make meaningful change in their everyday lives. This book shares ideas on how speech and language therapists and others working in medical settings can integrate SFBT into their therapeutic interactions to support clients handling acute or chronic health conditions. It outlines core aspects of the approach in an accessible format, bridging the gap between theory and practice, and provides guidance on adapting SFBT for clients living with communication disabilities. There are suggestions for different clinical situations, with real-life case examples drawn from working with people living with Parkinson's disease, stroke, motor neurone disease, cancer and chronic pain.Combining practical advice with photocopiable resources, this book covers: Establishing person-centred, holistic goals for therapy Future focused descriptions Building on a person's resources and successeTrade Review'Kidge Burns and Sarah Northcott’s wonderful book exploring Solution Focused Brief Therapy and its application to the field of speech and language and to the work of allied heath professionals is clear, well-structured and rooted in practice with case examples and lists of questions that practitioners will find immediately useful and relevant. Kidge and Sarah’s book will convince readers that this approach can be used, indeed has particular relevance, for people facing life-changing conditions where there can be no simple solutions. I have no hesitation in recommending this book to those working both within and beyond healthcare settings, in fact to anyone looking for an introduction to the Solution Focused approach.' Evan George, Co-director BRIEF www .brief .org .uk and co-author of Solution Focused Brief Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques and Brief Coaching: A Solution Focused Approach (both with Chris Iveson and Harvey Ratner) 'What impressed me most about this book is the authors depth of knowledge and experience. On one hand it is a thorough introduction to solution focused brief therapy. On the other hand it is a book useful to any professional wanting to find ways of collaborating in the most challenging situations imaginable, be it with people with aphasia or people with any difficulties in communication. For practitioners working with people living with aphasia and brain damage it is a must read.' Harry Korman, MD, Child Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist SIKT Malmo, Sweden 'Working with Solution Focused Brief Therapy in Healthcare Settings: A Practical Guide is a unique and important contribution for solution focused professionals. This book helps practitioners understand how to work with situations that appear unchangeable and overwhelming. Even though this book is focused on helping with situations in the medical arena, the focus on the SF mindset and the practical exercises are useful for all professionals. This book increases understanding that SF can fit for all individuals and can produce meaningful change, even with the most difficult circumstances. This book uses actual case material to walk clinicians through how to stay solution-focused while adapting the approach to meet the unique needs of each person seeking help. The emphasis on adapting the language of the approach, making things visual and acknowledging the distress of individuals is paramount for all worthwhile work. All SF clinicians would benefit from reading and internalizing this book!' Adam Froerer, Ph.D., LMFT Atlanta, Georgia, USA Table of ContentsWhat is solution focused brief therapy? Establishing the desired outcome Future-focused descriptions Getting descriptions of past and future progress Compliments, ownership and ending a session Follow up sessions Responding to distress, and the role of the AHP SFBT and adults with an acquired language disability Supervision and support Exercises Exercises for our clients Solution Focused Mindset Appendix A: Ten minute talk, record of supervision Appendix B: Crib sheet of standard SFBT questions List of Abbreviations Index References

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Book SynopsisThis book highlights the obstacles to and potential for a just transformation as a way out of the current climate crisis.This volume examines the barriers, opportunities and incentives around the pursuit of climate-just behavior, based on a comprehensive interdisciplinary and integrative analysis. It investigates how the gap between expressing concern about the climate crisis and giving it a high priority within the context of everyday behavior can be overcome. At the same time, it looks at the challenging politico-economic framework conditions such as the strong economic growth and profit orientation of capitalism. Although justice is a fundamental human motive, which should induce climate-just behavior, system justification is common and makes people rather justify their unjust behavior. In this book, a general and systemic framework on human behavior is provided, including internal factors, such as knowledge and psychological needs, external factors, such as socio-cultural

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Book SynopsisWhat is Artificial Intelligence? How will AI impact society? Is AI more powerful than human intelligence?The Psychology of AI explores all aspects of the psychologyâAI relationship, asking how closely AI can resemble humans, and whether this means they could have some form of self-awareness. It considers how AI systems have been modelled on human intelligence and the similarities between brains and computers, along with the current limitations of AI and how these could be overcome in the future. It also looks at how people interact with AI in their everyday lives, exploring some of the ethical and societal risks, such as bias in AI algorithms, and the consequences for our long-term future if AIs do surpass humans in important ways.As AI continues to break new milestones, The Psychology of AI answers key questions about what it really means to be human, and how AI will impact our lives in every way, now and into the future.

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Book SynopsisAgainst the backdrop of research that tells us emotions are playing an increasingly prevalent role in organizations' performance, this text draws on empirical studies to powerfully argue that it is incumbent upon school principals to display emotional leadership within the education system. A Model of Emotional Leadership in Schools sets out the importance of affective wellness in teachers and addresses questions on emotive school management. Bringing together a range of studies, the book elucidates emotion as a managerial tool in the school environment, and considers the interpersonal emotional support of teachers by principals. Ultimately, the text puts forward a new model of emotional leadership in schools to provide practical insights into the ways in which principals can influence, transform, and manage teachers' emotions.This insightful text will be of interest to researchers, academics, and postgraduate students in the fields of school leadership andTable of ContentsIntroduction Part I Mapping the theoretical landscape 1. Overview of affect and emotions in supervisory relations and in principal-teacher relations Part II Emotions as principals' managerial tool 2. Principals’ transformational leadership behaviors and teachers’ emotional wellness at work 3. Transformational school leadership, emotional reframing, and teachers' motivation and commitment Part III Interpersonal emotional support of teachers by principals 4. Principals' emotional support of teachers and teachers' occupational identity 5. Principals’ communication practices and teachers' emotional distress 6. Psychological distance from principals and teachers' help-seeking intentions Part IV Synthesis of findings and future research 7. Toward a new model of emotional leadership in schools Conclusions

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Book SynopsisDoing Meta-Analysis with R: A Hands-On Guide serves as an accessible introduction on how meta-analyses can be conducted in R. Essential steps for meta-analysis are covered, including calculation and pooling of outcome measures, forest plots, heterogeneity diagnostics, subgroup analyses, meta-regression, methods to control for publication bias, risk of bias assessments and plotting tools. Advanced but highly relevant topics such as network meta-analysis, multi-three-level meta-analyses, Bayesian meta-analysis approaches and SEM meta-analysis are also covered. A companion R package, dmetar, is introduced at the beginning of the guide. It contains data sets and several helper functions for the meta and metafor package used in the guide. The programming and statistical background covered in the book are kept at a non-expert level, making the book widely accessible. Features Contains two introductory chapters on how toTrade Review"I would recommend this book if you are interested in a resource for conducting and interpreting metaanalysis methods and use R as your primary programming language."- Charlotte Bolch, ISCB News, September 2022. "This text is instrumental in effectively completing a meta-analysis. Full stop. It is particularly profitable for the adept use of R to calculate and analyze effect sizes from basic to more advanced models."- Christopher J. Lortie, Journal of Statistical Software, May 2022.Table of Contents1. Introduction. 2.Discovering R. 3. Effect Sizes. 4. Pooling Effect Sizes. 5. Between-Study Heterogeneity. 6. Forest Plots. 7. Subgroup Analyses. 8. Meta-Regression. 9. Publication Bias. 10. “Multilevel” Meta-Analysis. 11. Structural Equation Modeling Meta-Analysis. 12. Network Meta-Analysis. 13. Bayesian Meta-Analysis. 14. Power Analysis. 15. Risk of Bias Plots. 16. Reporting & Reproducibility. 17. Effect Size Calculation & Conversion.

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Book SynopsisTransforming Learning Through Tangible Instruction offers a transformative, student-centered approach to higher education pedagogy that integrates embodied cognition into classroom practice. Evidence across disciplines makes clear that people learn with their bodies as well as their brains, but no previous book has provided evidence-based guidance for adopting and refining its practice in colleges and universities. Collecting findings from cognitive science, educational neuroscience, learning theories, and beyond, this volume's unique approachradical yet practical, effective yet low-costwill have profound implications for higher education faculty and administrators engaged in teaching and learning. Seven concise chapters explore how physical objects, hands-on making, active construction, and other elements of body and environment can enhance comprehension, memory, and individual and collaborative learning.Trade Review"Well-crafted . . . the book’s analysis supported by basic research and informed by personal experience of what can and should be achieved in higher education classrooms offers powerful arguments for teachers in any discipline, but especially those devoted to the enhancement of teaching and learning through creativity and innovation."—Damian Ruth, Senior Lecturer at Massey University, New Zealand, for Innovations in Education and Teaching InternationalTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Chapter 1. Unnatural Acts: The problem with what we do nowInterlude A: The Crocheted Hyperbolic Plane Chapter 2. The Embodied Learner: Thinking with the whole selfInterlude B: Molecular Models Chapter 3. Thinking With ThingsInterlude C: Diagrams Chapter 4. How Things Shape Our Thinking Interlude D: Qualitative Research SoftwareChapter 5. Abstraction Reconsidered Interlude E. Designing the Future WorldChapter 6. Embodiment RevisitedInterlude F: The Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Design Chapter 7. A Vibrant Learning Ecosystem

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Book SynopsisNonlinear Contingency Analysis is a guide to treating clinically complex behavior problems such as delusions and hallucinations. Itâs also a framework for treating behavior problems, one that explores solutions based on the creation of new or alternative consequential contingencies rather than the elimination or deceleration of old or problematic thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. Chapters present strategies, analytical tools, and interventions that clinicians can use in session to think about clientsâ problems using decision theory, experimental analysis of behavior, and clinical research and practice.By treating thoughts and emotions not as causes of behavior but as indicators of the environmental conditions that are responsible for them, patients can use that knowledge to make changes that not only result in changes in behavior, but in the thoughts and feelings themselves. Trade Review"This book is a gift to clinicians who wish to approach complex patients with curiosity and confidence. The authors combine a rigorous description of theoretical principles with a compassionate and holistic program for evaluation and management of symptoms that impede progress. If you believe that all behavior makes sense but still struggle to help people change, this book belongs in your toolbox." Donna M. Sudak, MD, AADPRT, professor of psychiatry and vice chair for education at Drexel University, USA"I found this book refreshing and perspective changing. It has had a profound effect on my therapy with clients and has helped me to work in a more nuanced, precise, and systemic way. The authors have condensed complex and challenging ideas into an accessible manual that includes clear explanations and clinically rich and creative interventions. The focus on existing repertoires and client strengths is empowering; their uncovering of purpose and meaning in the most disturbing of behaviors is transformational." David Port, MA, psychologist in Jerusalem, Israel"Preparation of doctoral-level behavior analysts requires training that goes beyond the basics in order to produce advanced clinicians and researchers who are skilled in understanding and intervening on complex behavior. This book will be instrumental in bringing the concept of nonlinear contingency analysis to students in a way that is both accessible and engaging. I am looking forward to including this book in our coursework as a key foundational text." Annette Griffith, PhD, BCBA-D, associate department chair and research coordinator, Applied Behavior Analysis Department, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, USA"This book is a revelation; it has fundamentally changed the way I structure and carry out parent training. The authors lay out a comprehensive approach using clear language that speaks directly to parent concerns with empathy and optimism. The book guides clinicians through a series of concrete steps and establishes measurable outcomes while empowering parents to work with them in full partnership for the children they love." Jonathan Amey, MEd, educational consultantTable of Contents1. Our Purpose 2. Fundamentals of Consequential Contingency Analysis 3. What is a Consequential Contingency? 4. What Does It Mean to be Constructional? 5.NCA as a Constructional Approach 6.Within the NCA Session 7.NCA and Patterns Arising from Organic or Medical Issues 8.Distinguishing Between NCA and Other Approaches 9. Measuring NCA Outcomes: Avoiding Response Bias 10. Topical and Systemic NCA Interventions: A Case Study Appendix A . A Users Guide to Goldiamond’s Constructional Questionnaire Appendix B. Modified Goldiamond Case Presentation Guide Appendix C. The Smith Case Appendix D. The Behavioral Contingency Analysis Paradigm: A Brief Tutorial Appendix E. Comparison of Topical Direct, Topical Functional, Topical Nonlinear, and Systemic Nonlinear Interventions

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Book SynopsisSport Psychology: The Basics provides an accessible introduction to the fundamental ideas at the heart of Sport Psychology today. This new revised and updated second edition examines the links between sport participantsâ behaviours, their personality, and their environment to identify the factors which affect performance. Exploring theory and practice, it uses case studies to illustrate how key areas of theory are applied within a sport psychologistâs practice, answering such questions as: â What is sport psychology and what do sport psychologists do? â What factors affect sporting performance? â How can sport psychologists help parents and sport organizations? â Which psychological characteristics are associated with achievement in sport? â How can sport psychologists help with athleteâs mental health? With a glossary of key terms, suggestions for further study, and ideas for improving performance, Sport Psychology: The BasicsTable of Contents1. Introduction2. Personality3. Motivation4. Self-confidence5. Arousal, Stress, Anxiety, and Performance6. Competition and Audience Effects7. Group Processes8. Psychological Skills Training9. Physical Skill Acquisition and Behaviour Modification

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Book SynopsisLibraries as Dysfunctional Organizations and Workplaces expands the dysfunctional concept in the professional and academic LIS discourse by exposing the internal problematics of libraries, especially at the social and organizational levels.Including contributions written by LIS professionals and scholars, the book demonstrates that although many libraries do well at attending to users and managing external information they often fail at taking care of their own employees and addressing internal workplace issues. Acadia and the contributing authors explore the problem of dysfunctional libraries so that the LIS profession can come to terms with the systemic dysfunction in their institutions and begin solution-oriented progress toward new and sustainable functionality. The book analyzes the dysfunctional nature of modern libraries, while simultaneously proposing solutions to reduce and alleviate dysfunction. Through theory and application, it takes an explicit practice-Table of ContentsChapter 1: An Introduction to Dysfunction in the Library Workplace; Chapter 2: The Dysfunctional Library and Academic Librarian Turnover; Chapter 3: Improving Dysfunctional Recruitment and Retention in Academic Libraries by Honoring the Whole Person; Chapter 4: Precarity Doesn’t Care: Precarious Employment as a Dysfunctional Practice in Libraries; Chapter 5: Discrimination as Dysfunction: Why do Libraries Have a Problem with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?; Chapter 6: Workplace Dysfunction and Intellectual Freedom in Public Libraries; Chapter 7: The Saboteur in the Academic Library; Chapter 8: "Put the Fucking Salary in the Job Ad!": An Analysis of an Anonymous Corpus of Tweets; Chapter 9: You are Seen: An Analysis of Library Dysfunction Found in Online Memes; Chapter 10: A Descriptive Study of Workplace Bullying in U.S. Libraries during the COVID-19 Pandemic; Chapter 11: Work Alienation in Academic Libraries: A Marxist Analysis of Library Dysfunction; Chapter 12: Bamboo Ceiling Reframed: Exclusion through Social Practices and Structures in Libraries; Chapter 13: Combating Destruction: Organizational Power and Conflict in Academic Libraries; Chapter 14: Dysfunction by (Dis)organization: The Academic Library within University Structure and Organization.

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Book SynopsisThis fascinating book explores machines as authors of fiction, past, present, and future. For centuries, writers have dreamed of mechanical storytellers. We can now build these devices. What will be the impact on society of AI programs that generate original stories to entertain and persuade? What can we learn about human creativity from probing how they work?In Story Machines, two pioneers of creative artificial intelligence explore the design and impact of AI story generators. The book covers three themes: language generators that compose coherent text, storyworlds with believable characters, and AI models of human storytellers. Providing examples of story machines through the ages, it covers the history, recent developments, and future implications of automated story generation.Anyone with an interest in story writing will gain a new perspective on what it means to be a creative writer, what parts of creativity can be mechanized, and whatTrade Review"A masterful and highly accessible overview of exciting developments in computer-generated literature by two experts in the field."Arthur I. Miller, author of The Artist in the Machine: The World of AI-Powered Creativity "Story Machines is a lot of fun to read. It’s a fascinating cultural and technological history of the centuries-long attempt to automate creative writing. It is also an exploration of what makes writing good: interesting characters; intriguing relationships; surprising events and plots; and aesthetically pleasing prose. Ultimately, Story Machines is about human creativity."Keith Sawyer, author of Explaining Creativity: The Science of Human Innovation"Software that writes stories? A fascinating insight into how computers are learning to replicate the power of human imagination. Sharples and Pérez y Pérez are experts in the field of computational creativity. Their insights into language, story structure and the replication of human creativity map a journey in which computers could create future stories that change behaviours and beliefs. The ethics of how these are enabled, engaged and deployed will be a debated for years to come."Vikki Kirby, Chief Storyteller, Vibrato Consulting"Stories have been computer-generated for decades by a curious assortment of programmers, artists, and authors. Mike Sharples and Rafael Pérez y Pérez tell their stories, providing a rich, broad history that will interest and inform anyone interested in the future of literary art."Nick Montfort, author/programmer of Golem "A masterful and highly accessible overview of exciting developments in computer-generated literature by two experts in the field."Arthur I. Miller, author of The Artist in the Machine: The World of AI-Powered Creativity "Story Machines is a lot of fun to read. It’s a fascinating cultural and technological history of the centuries-long attempt to automate creative writing. It is also an exploration of what makes writing good: interesting characters; intriguing relationships; surprising events and plots; and aesthetically pleasing prose. Ultimately, Story Machines is about human creativity."Keith Sawyer, author of Explaining Creativity: The Science of Human Innovation"Software that writes stories? A fascinating insight into how computers are learning to replicate the power of human imagination. Sharples and Pérez y Pérez are experts in the field of computational creativity. Their insights into language, story structure and the replication of human creativity map a journey in which computers could create future stories that change behaviours and beliefs. The ethics of how these are enabled, engaged and deployed will be a debated for years to come."Vikki Kirby, Chief Storyteller, Vibrato Consulting"Stories have been computer-generated for decades by a curious assortment of programmers, artists, and authors. Mike Sharples and Rafael Pérez y Pérez tell their stories, providing a rich, broad history that will interest and inform anyone interested in the future of literary art."Nick Montfort, author/programmer of Golem "One of the most valuable features of the book is its rich presentation of examples. Readers come away having read nearly 100 instances of mechanically and computationally generated stories, which provide a clear sense of the variety of approaches and the kind of story they produce. Readers are even invited at several moments to experiment with these methods themselves. The authors also integrate computer-generated prose into the book’s text, which serves as a frequent reminder that the act of reading may shift and transform as automation and authorship converge in different ways."Stephanie Dick, Science"If you’re a writer, should the growing sophistication of artificial intelligence worry you? Or is AI more likely to actually enhance your writing? This fascinating book charts the recent history of AI-driven ‘story machines’, probing their strengths and weaknesses, and what they can tell us about the creative writing process." Terry Freedman, Teach SecondaryTable of ContentsPreface, Chapter 1. Can a computer write a story?, Chapter 2. Human story machines, Chapter 3. Artificial versifying, Chapter 4. Automatic novel writers, Chapter 5. The shape of a story, Chapter 6. The program that swallowed the internet, Chapter 7. Storyworlds, Chapter 8. Being creative, Chapter 9. Modelling the mind of a writer, Chapter 10. Build your own story generator, Chapter 11. Capacity for empathy, Notes, Further reading

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The Coaching Shift: How A Coaching Mindset and Skills Can Change You, Your Interactions, and the World Around You offers practical guidance on how to adopt a coaching mindset and how to build a coaching skill set to unlock better communication, stronger relationships, and high performance in others. Accessible and practical, the book draws on research from coaching, neuroscience, cognitive psychology, social psychology, and industrial-organizational psychology to provide the best science-based practices that can be applied in work and life. It presents core coaching skills that anyone can develop and use to improve their own emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and interactions with others. It uses levels of analysis to help readers think about key concepts first in relation to themselves, and then in 1:1 interactions, group and team dynamics, organizational-level impact, and beyond. The book offers specific and tangible advice for readers to develop their coaching and com

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Book SynopsisStrategic Luxury Management is a case-rich and practical overview of how luxury creates value and why some firms are more successful than others. The focus of luxury study has traditionally centered on the clients' drivers of consumption, their perception of the brand and the way to effectively engage with them. Luxury is rarely, however, discussed from a strategic perspective: how luxury managers make complex decisions relative to their competitive environment.The book provides insight into the luxury industry and how companies face market complexity across three key areas. First, the company itself, determining what defines a luxury firm. Second, the book offers a specific framework to assess creativity across management and not simply as an individual talent. Third, the book considers the competitive landscape and the principles that allow companies to compete consistently and meaningfully. Each chapter includes pedagogical features to ensure comprehension, includTable of ContentsPart 1: The Concept of Luxury 1. The Concept of Luxury: Past, Present and Future Part 2: Principles of Luxury Value Creation: The Essence of Luxury 2. The Need for a Managerial Approach: Luxury and Strategy 3. The Essence of Luxury: Unveiling the Luxury Value Creation Process Part 3: Principles of Creativity-Driven Industries: The Nature of Luxury 4. The Luxury Firm and the Role of Creativity 5. Luxury as a Creative Industry: The Creative Value System Part 4: Principles of Luxury Competition: The Means of Luxury 6. Principles of Business Level Rivalry: The Means of the Luxury Firm 7. Principles of Corporate Level Rivalry: Diversification and the Conglomerate Power 8. The Future of Luxury

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Book SynopsisIncludes Case Studies from a Range of Event SitesIntroduction to Crowd Science examines the growing rate of crowd-related accidents and incidents around the world. Using tools, methods, and worked examples gleaned from over 20 years of experience, this text provides an understanding of crowd safety. It establishes how crowd accidents and incidents (specifically mass fatalities in crowded spaces) can occur. The author explores the underlying causes and implements techniques for crowd risk analysis and crowd safety engineering that can help minimize and even eliminate occurrences altogether. Understand Overall Crowd Dynamics and Levels of Complex StructureThe book outlines a simple modeling approach to crowd risk analysis and crowds safety in places of public assembly. With consideration for major events, and large-scale urban environments, the material focuses on the practical elemeTrade Review"Really excellent work. It does a good job of taking a very sophisticated topic and making it accessible for an educated reader."—Tracy Pearl, Florida International UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction. Crowd risk analysis. Causality. Crowd science. Crowd and event modelling. Case studies and examples. Control room applications. The way forward. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisApplying experimental methods has become one of the most powerful and versatile ways to obtain economic insights, and experimental economics has especially supported the development of behavioral economics. The Art of Experimental Economics identifies and reviews 20 of the most important papers to have been published in experimental economics in order to highlight the power and methods of this area, and provides many examples of findings in behavioral economics that have extended knowledge in the economics discipline as a whole.Chosen through a combination of citations, recommendations by scholars in the field, and voting by members of leading societies, the 20 papers under review some by Nobel prize-winning economists run the full gamut of experimental economics from theoretical expositions to applications demonstrating experimental economics in action. Also written by a leading experimental economist, each chapter provides a brief summary of the paper, makes tTrade Review"This is a terrific book. Experts in experimental economics summarize, contextualize and position 20 landmark papers. This book is a delight for both newcomers who want to learn quickly about the highlights of the field and for seasoned experimenters who will discover interesting new facts and insights on their favorite papers." Theo Offerman, Professor of Behavioral Game Theory, University of Amsterdam"What are some of the greatest papers in experimental economics and why? By having experienced researchers reevaluate highly cited and highly influential papers, this book offers insights into experimental research that no other book has provided."Jordi Brandts, Research Professor, Barcelona Graduate School of Economics and at Institut d ìAnàlisi Econòmica -- Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas"This book provides clear summaries of 20 classic economic experiments, along with interesting discussions of their impact and subsequent work. It is a great way for economists to get a sense of what experimental economics is about, and it will be a great supplement to any class on the topic. Highly recommended!" Drew Fudenberg, Paul A. Samuelson Professor of Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology"This is a terrific book. Gary Charness and Mark Pingle have selected 20 landmark papers in experimental economics. Experts wrote essays about these papers, in which they summarize, contextualize, and position the papers. This book is a delight for both newcomers who want to learn quickly about the highlights of the field and for seasoned experimenters who will discover interesting new facts and insights on their favorite papers."Theo Offerman, Professor of Behavioral Game Theory, University of Amsterdam"What are some of the greatest papers in experimental economics and why? By having experienced researchers reevaluate highly cited and highly influential papers, this book offers insights into experimental research that no other book has provided."Jordi Brandts, Research Professor, Barcelona Graduate School of Economics and Institut d ìAnàlisi Econòmica – Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas"This book provides clear summaries of 20 classic economic experiments, along with interesting discussions of their impact and subsequent work. It is a great way for economists to get a sense of what experimental economics is about, and it will be a great supplement to any class on the topic. Highly recommended!"Drew Fudenberg, Paul A. Samuelson Professor of Economics, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyTable of Contents(1) Introducing 20 Top Papers and their Reviewers (2) An Experimental Study of Competitive Market Behavior (by Vernon L. Smith) (3) The Strategy Method as an Instrument for the Exploration of Limited Rationality in Oligopoly Game Behavior (by Reinhard Selten) (4) An Experimental Analysis of Ultimatum Bargaining (by Werner Güth, Rolf Schmittberger and Bernd Schwarze) (5) The Winner’s Curse and Public Information in Common Value Auctions (by John H. Kagel and Dan Levin) (6) Group Size Effects in Public Goods Provision: The Voluntary Contributions Mechanism (by R. Mark Isaac and James M. Walker) (7) Rational Expectations and the Aggregation of Diverse Information in Laboratory Security Markets (by Charles R. Plott and Shyam Sunder) (8) Experimental Tests of the Endowment Effect and the Coase Theorem (by Daniel Kahneman, Jack L. Knetsch, Richard H. Thaler) (9) Bargaining and Market Behavior in Jerusalem, Ljubljana, Pittsburgh and Tokyo: An Experimental Study (by Alvin E. Roth, Vesna Prasnikar, Masahiro Okuno-Fujiwara and Shmuel Zamir) (10) Unraveling in Guessing Games: An Experimental Study (by Rosemarie Nagel) (11) Trust, Reciprocity, and Social History (by Joyce Berg, John Dickhaut, and Kevin McCabe) (12) Cooperation and Punishment in Public Goods Experiments (by Ernst Fehr and Simon Ga ̈chter) (13) A Fine is a Price (by Uri Gneezy and Aldo Rustichini) (14) Giving according to GARP: An Experimental Test of the Consistency of Preferences for Altruism (by James Andreoni and John Miller) (15) Risk Aversion and Incentive Effects (by Charles Holt and Susan Laury) (16) Does market experience eliminate market anomalies? (by John A. List) (17) Promises and Partnership (by Gary Charness and Martin Dufwenberg) (18) The Hidden Costs of Control (by Armin Falk and Michael Kosfeld) (19) Do Women Shy Away from Competition? Do Men Compete Too Much? (by Muriel Niederle and Lise Vesterlund) (20) Group Identity and Social Preferences (by Yan Chen and Sherry X. Li) (21) Lies in Disguise—An Experimental Study on Cheating (by Urs Fischbacher and Franziska Föllmi-Heusi)

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Book SynopsisApplying experimental methods has become one of the most powerful and versatile ways to obtain economic insights, and experimental economics has especially supported the development of behavioral economics. The Art of Experimental Economics identifies and reviews 20 of the most important papers to have been published in experimental economics in order to highlight the power and methods of this area, and provides many examples of findings in behavioral economics that have extended knowledge in the economics discipline as a whole.Chosen through a combination of citations, recommendations by scholars in the field, and voting by members of leading societies, the 20 papers under review some by Nobel prize-winning economists run the full gamut of experimental economics from theoretical expositions to applications demonstrating experimental economics in action. Also written by a leading experimental economist, each chapter provides a brief summary of the paper, makes tTrade Review"This is a terrific book. Experts in experimental economics summarize, contextualize and position 20 landmark papers. This book is a delight for both newcomers who want to learn quickly about the highlights of the field and for seasoned experimenters who will discover interesting new facts and insights on their favorite papers." Theo Offerman, Professor of Behavioral Game Theory, University of Amsterdam"What are some of the greatest papers in experimental economics and why? By having experienced researchers reevaluate highly cited and highly influential papers, this book offers insights into experimental research that no other book has provided."Jordi Brandts, Research Professor, Barcelona Graduate School of Economics and at Institut d ìAnàlisi Econòmica -- Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas"This book provides clear summaries of 20 classic economic experiments, along with interesting discussions of their impact and subsequent work. It is a great way for economists to get a sense of what experimental economics is about, and it will be a great supplement to any class on the topic. Highly recommended!" Drew Fudenberg, Paul A. Samuelson Professor of Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology"This is a terrific book. Gary Charness and Mark Pingle have selected 20 landmark papers in experimental economics. Experts wrote essays about these papers, in which they summarize, contextualize, and position the papers. This book is a delight for both newcomers who want to learn quickly about the highlights of the field and for seasoned experimenters who will discover interesting new facts and insights on their favorite papers."Theo Offerman, Professor of Behavioral Game Theory, University of Amsterdam"What are some of the greatest papers in experimental economics and why? By having experienced researchers reevaluate highly cited and highly influential papers, this book offers insights into experimental research that no other book has provided."Jordi Brandts, Research Professor, Barcelona Graduate School of Economics and Institut d ìAnàlisi Econòmica – Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas"This book provides clear summaries of 20 classic economic experiments, along with interesting discussions of their impact and subsequent work. It is a great way for economists to get a sense of what experimental economics is about, and it will be a great supplement to any class on the topic. Highly recommended!"Drew Fudenberg, Paul A. Samuelson Professor of Economics, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyTable of Contents(1) Introducing 20 Top Papers and their Reviewers (2) An Experimental Study of Competitive Market Behavior (by Vernon L. Smith) (3) The Strategy Method as an Instrument for the Exploration of Limited Rationality in Oligopoly Game Behavior (by Reinhard Selten) (4) An Experimental Analysis of Ultimatum Bargaining (by Werner Güth, Rolf Schmittberger and Bernd Schwarze) (5) The Winner’s Curse and Public Information in Common Value Auctions (by John H. Kagel and Dan Levin) (6) Group Size Effects in Public Goods Provision: The Voluntary Contributions Mechanism (by R. Mark Isaac and James M. Walker) (7) Rational Expectations and the Aggregation of Diverse Information in Laboratory Security Markets (by Charles R. Plott and Shyam Sunder) (8) Experimental Tests of the Endowment Effect and the Coase Theorem (by Daniel Kahneman, Jack L. Knetsch, Richard H. Thaler) (9) Bargaining and Market Behavior in Jerusalem, Ljubljana, Pittsburgh and Tokyo: An Experimental Study (by Alvin E. Roth, Vesna Prasnikar, Masahiro Okuno-Fujiwara and Shmuel Zamir) (10) Unraveling in Guessing Games: An Experimental Study (by Rosemarie Nagel) (11) Trust, Reciprocity, and Social History (by Joyce Berg, John Dickhaut, and Kevin McCabe) (12) Cooperation and Punishment in Public Goods Experiments (by Ernst Fehr and Simon Ga ̈chter) (13) A Fine is a Price (by Uri Gneezy and Aldo Rustichini) (14) Giving according to GARP: An Experimental Test of the Consistency of Preferences for Altruism (by James Andreoni and John Miller) (15) Risk Aversion and Incentive Effects (by Charles Holt and Susan Laury) (16) Does market experience eliminate market anomalies? (by John A. List) (17) Promises and Partnership (by Gary Charness and Martin Dufwenberg) (18) The Hidden Costs of Control (by Armin Falk and Michael Kosfeld) (19) Do Women Shy Away from Competition? Do Men Compete Too Much? (by Muriel Niederle and Lise Vesterlund) (20) Group Identity and Social Preferences (by Yan Chen and Sherry X. Li) (21) Lies in Disguise—An Experimental Study on Cheating (by Urs Fischbacher and Franziska Föllmi-Heusi)

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Book SynopsisThis book covers the main models within the GLM (i.e., logistic, Poisson, negative binomial, ordinal, and multinomial). For each model, estimations, interpretations, model fit, diagnostics, and how to convey results graphically are provided. There is a focus on graphic displays of results as these are a core strength of using R for statistical analysis. Many in the social sciences are transitioning away from using Stata, SPSS and SAS, to using R, and this book uses statistical models which are relevant to the social sciences. Social Science Applications of Regression for Categorical Outcomes Using R will be useful for graduate students in the social sciences who are looking to expand their statistical knowledge, and for Quantitative social scientists due to it's ability to act as a practitioners guide. Key Features: Applied- in the sense that we will provide code that others can easily adapt Flexible- R is basically just a fancy Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Introduction to R Studio and Packages 3. Overview of OLS Regression and Introduction to the General Linear Model 4. Describing Categorical Variables and Some Useful Tests of Association 5. Regression for Binary Outcomes 6. Regression for Binary Outcomes – Moderation and Squared Terms 7. Regression for Ordinal Outcomes 8. Regression for Nominal Outcomes 9. Regression for Count Outcomes 10. Additional Outcome Types 11. Special Topics: Comparing Between Models and Missing Data

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Book SynopsisWritten by experienced teachers and educational researchers Phillip Adey and Michael Shayer, Really Raising Standards analyses attempts to teach children to think more effectively and efficiently. Their practical advice on how to improve children''s performance by the application of the findings of the CASE research project will radically alter the approach of many professional teachers and student teachers as to the education of children in schools. An important contribution to the application of psychological theory in education.Trade Review`... recommend this book ... strongly to anyone who has specific interests in cognitive intervention programmes and indeed, to all those who are interested in reading an account of a research project aimed at raising standards in schools today.' - British Education Research Jrnl'This book is a challenging account of an interesting experiment and should be read widely. It underlines the importance of long term research programmes based on a consistent theoretical perspective.' - European Journal for High AbilityTable of ContentsPreface 1. Learning, development and intervention 2. Describing and measuring cognitive development 3. A review of intervention programmes 4. Features of successful intervention 5. The development and delivery of a programme 6. Evaluating the programme 7. Implications for the models of the mind 8. Other domains, other ages 9. Changing practice 10. Really raising standards Appendix: Added value

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Book SynopsisThe Biographical Dictionary of Psychology provides biographical information and critical analysis of the influences and reception of over 500 people who have made a significant contribution to the field of psychology. Written by an international team of contributors, this volume charts the development of the practice of psychology worldwide from its emergence in the 1850s up to the present day. Biographies range from important historical figures to those who have had a more recent impact on the field, including: * Chris Argyris * Donald Broadbent * Kay Deaux * Leon Festinger * Sigmund Freud * Erich Fromm * Francis Galton * Eleanor Gibson * Doreen Kimur * Ulric Neisser * Jean Piaget * Herbert A. Simon * B.F. Skinner * Amos Tversky Entries are alphabetically organized and similarly structured for ease of access and allowing comparison of information. Introductory biographical details cover main fields of interest, nationality, principal appointments, honours, and places and datTrade Review'This well organised work is much more up-to-date than comparable resources, and the entries are well-written, hitting all the salient points. Recommended for academic and large public libraries.' - Library Journal'A monumental work.' - Network'A monumental work.' - Network'The Biographical Dictionary of Psychology provides biographical information and critical analysis of the influences and reception of some 500 people who have made a significant contribution to the field of psychology. Should be the source of choice for modern psychologists' biographies.' - Rettig on Reference'This is a valuable tool for providing biographical information on renowned individuals in the discipline of psychology throughout the world. Recommended for public and academic libraries.' - Reference Books Bulletin/Booklist'This well organised work is much more up-to-date than comparable resources, and the entries are well-written, hitting all the salient points. Recommended for academic and large public libraries.' - Library JournalTable of ContentsArcher, John University of Central Lancashire; Ancona, Leonardo University of Rome; Amsel, K.W.S. University of Texas at Austin; Baker, Leo; Beloff, John University of Edinburgh; Bennett, N.J.M; Bevans, H. Gordon University of Leeds (retd); Brennan, James F. University of Massachusetts at Amherst; Bridgeman, B. University of California at Santa Cruz; Carroll, Douglas University of Birmingham; Child, Irvin L. Yale University; Clifford, B.R. University of East London; Colley, Ann University of Leicester; Cooper, Colin The Queen's University of Belfast; Cox, Cate The Queen's University of Belfast; Crozier, W.R. University of Wales, Cardiff; Dabbs, Alan University of Leeds; Davies, Roy; Dickins, David University of Liverpool; Dry, Avis M. Trinity and All Saints University College of Leeds; Faber, Diana University of Liverpool; Foot, H.C. University of Strathclyde; Fullerton, Clare University of East London; Funk, Rainier ; Hanks, Helga University of Leeds; Hargreaves, David J. Leicester University; Hartnett, Oonagh University of Wales; Harvey, Jonathan G. The Queen's University of Belfast; Helson, R.M. University of California at Berkeley; Henle, E.B.T.; Hogan, John D. St John's University, New York; Iaccino, William St John's University, New York; Kline, Paul University of Exeter; Kovach, Joseph K. The Menninger Clinic, Kansas; Logvinenko, A.; Lorion, Raymond P. University of Maryland; Lovie, A.D. University of Liverpool; Lovie, Patricia University of Keele; Lundin, Robert W. University of the South at Sewanee, Tennessee; Maguire, Moira University of Luton; Marks, David F. Middlesex University; Massaro, Dominic W. University of California at Santa Cruz; Milner, A.D. University of St Andrews; Moran, Aidan University College Dublin; Morgan, Michelle Queen's University of Belfast; Morss, John University of Otago; Nucci, L.P. University of Illinois; Oborne, David University College Swansea; Peyser, Charles University of the South at Sewanee, Tennessee; Pickersgill, Mary J. Royal Holloway, University of London; Priestnall, R. University of Ulster; Richards, Graham University of East London; Rudmin, F.W. Queen's University, Kingston; Schmeidler, Gertrude R. City College, City University of New York; Sherrard, Carol University of Leeds; Smith, John L. University of Sunderland; Smith, Leslie Lancaster University; Sokolskaya, T. Queen's University of Belfast; Sonnentag, Sabine University of Amsterdam; Staudt-Sexton, Virginia St John's University, New York; Stedmon, Jackie Plymouth Hospital NHS Trust; Still, Arthur University of Durham; Stratton, P. Leeds Family Therapy and Research Centre, University of Leeds; Swan, Des University College Dublin; Terry, W. Scott University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Thompson, D. Georgia State University; Timberlake, William Indiana University; Tizard, Barbara Thomas Coram Research Unit; Trew, Karen The Queen's University of Belfast; Valentine, Elizabeth R. Royal Holloway, University of London; Verleger, Rolf Medical University ; Wallis, Donald University of Wales; Wapner, Seymou; Wesley, Frank vPortland State University; Wetherick, N.E. (formerly) University of Aberdeen; Wilkinson, Robert Open University, UK; Wilson, Richard M.S. Loughborough University; Wolfe, R.N. State University of New York at Geneseo; Zusne, Leonard;

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