Taylor francis jun 2001 (81 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Presents managers and students the importance of empowerment as part of human resource strategy. This book provides a perspective of this established management technique, identifying factors that will lead to a win: win situation for all concerned. It uses case studies from companies such as McDonalds, TGI Fridays and Harvester Restaurants.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Corporate responses to environmental challenges are often held directly or indirectly responsible for significant worldwide environmental destruction. Corporations are beginning to respond to environmental and social concerns and are taking these into account. This process, known as the greening of the corporation is fraught with contradictions since the foremost aim of corporations is to earn profits. Robbins analyses the approaches of four major international companies: ARCO Chemical; Ben & Jerry's; Shell; and The Body Shop. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Develop the untapped possibilities of this potential tourist El Dorado!Given its size, location, cultural attractions, and natural beauty, South America gets far less of the international tourist dollar than it deserves. This valuable book identifies and explores the major issues that influence and shape tourism in South America. Tourism in South America includes original empirical research into the image people have of this varied continent, the factors that draw people to visit South America, and the fears, lack of knowledge, and negative images that can keep tourists away.Tourism in South America examines current practices and suggests alternative models of development. Its informative discussions range from cultural tourism to sustainable tourism to developing human resources. The original empirical research in this volume offers unique insights, and reference notes are included.The reader will encounter varied points of view in Tourism in South America. You can expect to: - view Australian travel industry perspectives on Latin American tourism - explore the impact of tourism on the Argentina's Patagonian Coast - examine the environmental tactics that Mexican and Jamaican hotel companies employ - survey the recreation preferences of hikers in a Colombian National Park - ponder the implications of performing traditional dances for modern tourists in the AmazonTour operators, hotel managers, local tourism boards, and others seeking the attention of tourists will profit from the new strategies and original research presented in Tourism in South America.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Notions of love intersect with ideas on personal liberty, obligation, individuality, self, and difference in this study. James Martel contends that theorists' inattention to the subject has impoverished our explorations of political discourse.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book helps general practitioners, health visitors and other professionals working in primary care to assess, manage and refer children and adolescents with mental health problems. School medical officers, social workers and educational psychologists, many of whom are in the front line of mental health provision for children and young people, will also find it particularly useful. Each problem is covered in a uniform way, with definitions, assessment outlines, detailed management options and indications for referral. Numerous case examples further illuminate aspects of many conditions. The book supports service provision in the new primary care environment, and forms a comprehensive practical guide to the full range of difficulties and disabilities affecting the mental health of children and young people.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Intergenerational Approaches in Aging: Implications for Education, Policy, and Practice, leading practitioners and academics from a variety of disciplines come together to discuss theoretical issues, current practice, and future directions for this rapidly developing field. The authors address key topics such as defining the intergenerational field, the effects of the segregation of groups by age on social function and organization in our communities, and designing, implementing, and assessing programs that create cross-generational connections. Exploring ways to provide services to different age groups while tapping the strengths and skills of each age group, Intergenerational Approaches in Aging examines the application of intergenerational approaches to important social issues as well as specific challenges faced by practitioners. It makes suggestions for integrating intergenerational studies into the higher education system and for challenging segregated services and funding programs. As the book shows, promoting cooperation between diverse segments of society also depends on: - making intergenerational programming a permanent feature of public schools - understanding and meeting the social, mental health, and medical needs of grandparents who are raising their grandchildren - using observational research to study and evaluate intergenerational program effectiveness and the relationships among the people involved - viewing differences among people as assets - developing intergenerational program models - providing children with a 'life-cycle'view of the worldIntergenerational Approaches in Aging offers the personnel of state and local agencies on aging, nursing homes, senior centers, and geriatric homes practical advice, innovative ideas, and supportive materials for developing and implementing intergenerational activities and programs that can benefit all parties involved. Academics and school administrators will also benefit from this book as they learn concrete methods for integrating aging education into already existing curricula and building new conceptual frames of reference for a wide variety of social issues and historical topics.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This new edition of a standard quantifies the processes whereby streams cleanse themselves, reducing their pollutant load as a natural process. It clarifies the self-purifying function of streams and rivers in light of recent EPA rules on nonpoint pollutants and total maximum daily loads. The book covers basic concepts such as biological oxygen demand and contains an extended discussion of how streams originate and how they fit into the geomorphology of the earth and other water supply sources. It provides a practical introduction to ecology combined with an explanation of how streams absorb and react to pollution. This text provides an excellent preparation aid to wastewater/water operator licensing exams.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A practical guide offering easy-to-implement ideas to support health and social care professionals. With illustrative case studies and in-depth analysis of psychological demands, it helps to aid the understanding of the challenges and stress faced by carers. It is suitable for health and social care managers, therapists, and counsellors.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the theoretical to the hands-on and from the clinical office or playroom to family settings, schools, institutions and the community, this text takes the reader on a tour of the productive range of contemporary Gestalt work, always focusing on the first two decades of life.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - As schools are making efforts to include children with emotional and behavioural problems, teachers are having to deal with angry and violent pupils almost every day. Paul Blum's latest book offers a recognisable, blunt and truthful account of widespread and often quite horrendous problems affecting teachers today, and offers practical strategies and solutions. He provides basic day-to-day guidance as well as help for the longer term PSHE planning for schools, based on his own adaptation of the highly successful 'Everyman' project.Issues discussed include a practical survey for teachers on the types of incidents they have to deal with, where anger comes from, the problems that anger causes, and strategies which can be used to help individual pupils.A teacher's inability to deal with difficult pupils can affect their professional and personal life, as well as their ability to successfully teach all their pupils. This essential book offers guidance when they need it most, offering a life-line to teachers in difficult circumstances.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A wide-ranging and comprehensive survey of warfare from the outbreak of the American War of Independence to the British conquest of Egypt. Drawing on both primary and secondary sources, it offers an account of civil and international conflicts involving Western powers, integrating both naval and land warfare.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Although much has been written about the conduct of the war in South Africa, very little has been written about how it was regarded on the world stage by powers both great and small. This collection of specially commissioned essays seeks for the first time to put the Boer War (1899-1902) in its international context. Each of the core chapters focuses on the perspective of one country (France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, and the United States) and assesses the extent to which each national government tried to capitalize on Britain's embarrassment and distraction while often entangled in imperialist ventures of their own. The anglophobia of many of the nations' press, the activities of pro-Boer organizations, and the shaping of public and parliamentary opinion are examined alongside the real politics and diplomatic considerations that took precedence. In addition, there are summation chapters that examine both the origins of the war and its legacy for Britain's expansionist ambitions. Together these essays present the latest findings on a watershed in international relations that heralded substantive changes of attitude and policy on the part of national governments towards their dependencies and had far-reaching consequences for alliance systems and the international balance of power at the start of the twentieth century.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The lives of more than a billion people depend on the answer! This valuable book surveys the problems of the rice-wheat cropping system practiced on the Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP). Introduced at the time of the Green Revolution, it transformed agriculture and produced thirty years of bumper crops. The Rice-Wheat Cropping System of South Asia: Efficient Production Management offers scientific analysis of the aftereffects of this intense cropping. The Rice-Wheat Cropping System of South Asia: Efficient Production Management focuses on the questions of soil depletion, pest infestation, and soil alkalinity as elements of declining productivity. Along with clear charts, maps, and graphs, it provides practical suggestions for improving and maintaining the productivity of this irreplaceable farmland.The Rice-Wheat Cropping System of South Asia looks at the problems that have arisen for both the rice and wheat phases, including: \* depletion of micronutrients \* degradation of major nutrients from unbalanced fertilization practices \* infestations of nematodes \* increasing soil alkalinity as a result of irrigation It also suggests solutions for maintaining productivity, including: \* integrated pest management \* sustainable agriculture \* micronutrient fertilizers This informative book and its companion volume, The Rice-Wheat Cropping System of South Asia: Trends, Constraints, Productivity and Policy, are essential planning tools for agronomists, policymakers, and agroeconomists. It is also a useful reference for anyone interested in the problems of famine and intensive cropping not only in South Asia but in the world.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This text for preservice and in-service teacher education courses shows how schools can educate girls and promote their positive self-esteem at the same time. Its purpose is to help teachers facilitate the development of gender-equitable schools and classrooms. Taking a feminist developmental approach, the text draws on an interdisciplinary knowledge base, synthesizing research from psychology, anthropology, sociology, and education. While it is rooted in scholarly research, the focus is on clarifying the connection between theory and practice, with an emphasis on practical applications. The text is organized in two sections--'Growth and Development' and 'Teaching and Learning'--and includes a variety of engaging pedagogical features. Underscoring the need for teachers, school administrators, and parents to become aware of the intersection of development and education, Educating Young Adolescent Girls: \*combines gender, growth, and development; \*demonstrates how schooling can facilitate the total development of young adolescent girls; and \*addresses a multiplicity of issues, including adolescent girls of color and young adolescents girls' sexuality. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Originally published in 1955 as The Case for Modern Man, this book challenges the reader to believe in the essence of the modern temperament: the belief in the human mastery of destiny. It remains a brilliant answer to pessimists who try to frighten individuals with tales of sin and disaster, or those who hold the view that human beings are victims of circumstances.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Concentrating on three main themes - environmental complexity, community as the target of intervention, and commitment to social justice - Community Theory and Practice updates and expands the current boundaries of thinking about community organization. This book is an important resource for social work students, educators, and practitioners, as well as those who work in the areas of sociology, urban studies, community organization and development, and criminology, and other areas of social study and policy.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Enables students to develop their own CAD skills as well as reinforcing their understanding of AutoCAD commands. This book offers a grounding in 2D techniques and explored the basics of 3D work. It covers the requirements of City & Guilds 4351 scheme and the Edexcel Advanced Award in AutoCAD (level 3).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This new and revised edition looks at the controversy of how traditional western museums have represented non-western cultures. With a new introduction by the author, this book will continue to influence global museum policy.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - After Stalin's death, during a respite in Cold War tensions in 1955, Austria managed to rid itself of a quadripartite occupation regime and become a neutral state. As the Cold War continued, Austria's policy of neutrality helped make this small country into an important mediator of East-West differences, and neutrality became a crucial part of Austria's postwar identity. In the post-Cold War era Austrian neutrality seems to demand redefinition. The work addresses such issues as what neutrality means when Austria's neighbors are joining NATO What is the difference between Austrian neutrality in 1955 and 2000 In remaining apart from NATO, do Austrian elites risk their nation's national security Is Austria a 'free rider', too stingy to contribute to Western defense Has the neutralist mentalite become such a crucial part of Austrian postwar identity that its abandonment will threaten civil society These questions are addressed in this latest in the prestigious Contemporary Austrian Studies series.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Addresses sustainability as it affects the construction industry, looking at the techniques and issues which designers, and construction managers have to deal with in their day-to-day activities. It covers methods of analysis such as environmental impact assessment and cost-benefit analysis as well as topics on design and energy conservation.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - On the tenth anniversary of Desert Storm, a leading commentator on the region investigates events in Iran and Iraq since the war ended, uncovering the mutual deception and intrigue that have marked America's protracted conflict with Iraq.In 'Neighbors, Not' 'Friends,' Middle East expert Dilip Hiro blows the cover on how Iraq cheated the UN inspectors on disarmament, and how the US conversely manipulated and infiltrated the UN inspection teams to gather intelligence on Iraq and overthrow Saddam Hussein. Combining first-hand journalistic accounts with political expertise, Hiro assesses the checkered past and future of these embattled nations. He also investigates Hussein, who shows no signs of relinquishing office despite the devastating deprivation suffered by the Iraqi people. He simultaneously tracks the recent upheavals and the development of domestic politics in Iran, where a liberal government strives for authority against a conservative religious right wing.Hailed as 'perceptive,' 'balanced,' and 'definitive,' Hiro's previous books 'The Longest War' and 'Desert Shield to Desert Storm' won rave reviews for taking us from the trenches of the Iran-Iraq war to its inevitable climax in the Desert Storm campaign. Completing the trilogy, 'Neighbors, Not Friends' continues Hiro's trenchant analysis, yielding the first, full balanced account of Iran and Iraq and their pivotal position for the US and the world today. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This work examines the extent to which German foreign policy and European policy has changed since German unification. Despite significant changes on specific issues, most notably on the deployment of military force outside of the NATO area, there is greater continuity than change in post-unification German policy.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Unique in any Western language, this is an invaluable resource for the study of one of the world's great theatrical forms. It includes essays by established experts on Kabuki as well as younger scholars now entering the field, and provides a comprehensive survey of the history of Kabuki; how it is written, produced, staged, and performed; and its place in world theater. Compiled by the editor of the influential Asian Theater Journal, the book covers four essential areas - history, performance, theaters, and plays - and includes a translation of one Kabuki play as an illustration of Kabuki techniques.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Stairs are a fundamental feature of buildings. This book aims to bridge the aesthetic and practical aspects of staircase design, dealing with designing circulation spaces and featuring working drawings and photographs. It discusses construction methods that use a variety of materials, as well as the influence of technology on vertical circulation.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Written to meet the needs of teachers, lecturers and tutors working at different levels and in many situations, this is the guide to surveying and understanding the key issues, best practices and new developments in business and management studies. Teaching in this field is a multi-faceted experience. The authors use an international perspective and support a wide range of situations by concentrating on five key areas:\* the teaching and supporting of learning\* the design and planning of learning activities\* assessment and giving feedback to students\* developing effective learning environments and student learning support systems\* reflective practice and professional development.Practical and clear, this book will prove an invaluable guide for all those with an interest in developing business and management education and is essential reading for all those looking for professional accreditation for recognition of their teaching. It is also indispensable for the less experienced teacher seeking material for reflection and advice.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Recent advances in genetic methodology are providing important etiological and developmental information to the growing literature on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and related conditions.' Attention, Genes and ADHD is the first book to review and integrate both behavior genetic and molecular genetic advances in ADHD. The book brings together international researchers using behavior genetic and molecular genetic studies to review the findings and show how modern behavior genetic techniques may be applied to the investigation of these disorders. The book examines applications of behavior genetic approaches to twin studies, and reviews diagnostic approaches, the relationships between reading, spelling and ADHD, and family and genetic influences on speech and language. Overlaps between ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder are reviewed. Environmental and genetic influences among these disorders are explored and sex differences in the prevalence of ADHD are examined. The neurobiological and genetic relationship between ADHD and Tourette's Disorder and advances in molecular genetics are also reviewed - in particular a discussion of Fragile X as a model for single gene effects on ADHD, and the application of genetic methods and approaches to the study of candidate genes. Finally, the implications for education and intervention are discussed, and current and future roles of genetic studies of ADHD explored.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book explores the recent Wall Street trend of switching from mutual funds to private money managers, the pros and cons of both and their unique tax implications. It supplies a blueprint of investment objectives that focus on building overall net worth instead of chasing the next hot investment in a volatile market. From basic investing to advanced planning readers get step-by-step strategies to achieve their financial goals. The reader will learn everything an astute investor, trader, or financial advisor must know before they commit to a plan.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This provocative book provides the first comprehensive and informative overview of the role of various subjective experiences in social cognition and behavior, and argues that the study of such experiences may be one of the key unifying themes of social psychology. Based on recent theoretical and empirical developments in the discipline, this select group of leading international researchers surveys extensive evidence and shows that subjective experiences play a key role in most aspects of social cognition and social behavior. The book contains five main sections, discussing the role of subjective experiences in social information processing (Part 1), their influence on memory (Part 2) and their role in intergroup contexts (Part 3). The role of affective experiences in social thinking and behavior is analyzed (Part 4), and the influence of subjective experiences on the development and change of attitudes and stereotypes is also addressed (Part 5).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - One of the most important skills of successful managers is dealing with change. 'Managing Change Effectively' combines philosophical insights with practical applications to help managers effectively incorporate change with the least disruption.'Managing Change Effectively' details specific approaches and methods for making change decisions and getting changes accepted. From communication to participation, Kirkpatrick shows managers and executives how to make change their ally. Packed with examples that illustrate the principles and procedures for implementing new ideas, policies and strategies for almost any type of organization, this text is a valuable resource for managers at all levels, especially those in training and human resources.…