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Sustainability Civil Society and International Governance Local North American and Global Contributions

Sustainability Civil Society and International Governance Local North American and Global Contributions

How can civil society and global governors come together in new ways to improve links among trade environmental and social values? In this important and wide-ranging volume an unparalleled array of contributors examines the many new processes of civil society engagement that have been introduced at the local regional and global levels. Assessing what more can be done to strengthen the productive partnerships between civil society and global governance the book draws on the extensive inventory of existing practices and community-based alternatives to demonstrate how particular mechanisms for civil society participation in global governance have enhanced or impeded the specific economic environmental and political outcomes that many seek to achieve. | Sustainability Civil Society and International Governance Local North American and Global Contributions

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How to Become an Educational Psychologist

How to Become an Educational Psychologist

Educational psychologists can play a fundamental and inspiring role in people’s lives. A vibrant and expanding profession educational psychology is becoming more influential in the lives of children and in its influence in government policy. But how do you qualify and what is being an educational psychologist really like? How to Become an Educational Psychologist is the first book to provide a clear practical guide to the pathway to qualifying as an educational psychologist. Written by two educational psychologists with a wealth of experience in both education and training and incorporating testimonials from trainees trainers and qualified educational psychologists it explains every step of the journey including advice on a suitable degree course making the most of a training placement how to prepare for the job interview and the challenges of making the transition from training to qualification. Written for anyone from current students to those interested in a change of career How to Become an Educational Psychologist is the perfect companion for anyone interested in this varied rewarding and popular profession.

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Revival: International Equity and Global Environmental Politics (2001) Power and Principles in US Foreign Policy

Revival: International Equity and Global Environmental Politics (2001) Power and Principles in US Foreign Policy

This title was first published in 2001. Discussing the implications for the world of embracing - or failing to embrace - international environmental equity as a core global objective is an essential exercise which this book undertakes with diligence and vigour. Written in an accessible style this is essential reading for students of international relations and world politics global environmental policy and environmental policy and American foreign policy. | Revival: International Equity and Global Environmental Politics (2001) Power and Principles in US Foreign Policy

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Geomythology How Common Stories Reflect Earth Events

Geomythology How Common Stories Reflect Earth Events

Gold-guarding griffins Cyclopes killer lakes man-eating birds and fire devils from the sky—such wonders have long been dismissed as fictional. Now thanks to the richly interdisciplinary field of geomythology researchers are taking a second look. It turns out that these and similar tales which originated in pre-literate societies contain surprisingly accurate pre-scientific intuitions about startling or catastrophic earth-based phenomena such as volcanoes earthquakes tsunamis and the unearthing of bizarre animal bones. Geomythology: How Common Stories Reflect Earth Events provides an accessible engaging overview of this hybrid discipline. The introductory chapter surveys geomythology’s remarkable history and its core concepts while the second and third chapters analyze the geomythical resonances of universal earth tales about dragons and giants. Chapter 4 narrows the focus to regional stories and discusses the ways these and other myths have influenced legends about griffins Cyclopes and other iconic creatures. The final chapter considers future avenues of research in geomythology including geohazard management geomythology databases geomythical cold cases and ways the discipline might eventually set rather than merely support research agendas in science. Thus the book constitutes a valuable asset for scientists and lay readers alike particularly in a time of growing interest in monsters massive climate change and natural disasters. | Geomythology How Common Stories Reflect Earth Events

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Truth: The Basics

Truth: The Basics

Truth: The Basics is a concise and engaging introduction to philosophical theories about the nature of truth. The two authors – leading philosophers in this field – build the book around a single question: what if anything is common to all truths which makes them true? The book explores five important answers (‘theories’) to the given question: correspondence semantic verifiability transparency and plurality. For each given theory the following questions are addressed: What is the theory’s answer to the central question? What is the basic motivation behind that answer? What is a precise argument for that answer? What are the biggest objections to that answer? What are a few good resources for understanding more about the theory? An additional chapter provides an extensive introduction to the notorious liar paradox. Truth: The Basics is an ideal starting point for anyone seeking a lively and accessible introduction to the rich and complex philosophical study of truth. Key Features: Written in a clear and concise fashion Clearly explains five major theories of truth for an uninitiated readership of undergraduate students and general readers Prepares the reader to tackle more advanced work in truth studies Makes connections between truth and other areas of philosophy including the philosophy of language semantics metaphysics logic and epistemology Includes technical appendices for more advanced readers

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The Economics of Agro-Chemicals An International Overview of Use Patterns Technical and Institutional Determinants Policies and Perspectives

The Economics of Agro-Chemicals An International Overview of Use Patterns Technical and Institutional Determinants Policies and Perspectives

Published in 1998. This book provides a global overview of agrochemical use against the backdrop of future agricultural production requirements and environmental concerns. From acknowledged experts in their field this book examines the relationship between agro-chemical use and sustainability producer knowledge and policy analysis for less developed and industrialized economies. | The Economics of Agro-Chemicals An International Overview of Use Patterns Technical and Institutional Determinants Policies and Perspectives

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The Organized Child An Effective Program to Maximize Your Kid's Potential—in School and in Life

The Organized Child An Effective Program to Maximize Your Kid's Potential—in School and in Life

Are you sick of nagging your child to write down homework assignments? Is his or her backpack a black hole that eats up papers books and gym clothes? Organizational skills problems aren't just frustrating-they get in the way of school success and wreak havoc at home. Fortunately help is at hand. This unique resource stands out from other books because it is based on a scientifically tested program that works. Learn how you can teach your 7- to 13-year-old specific skills to: *Organize school materials and toys. *Track assignments. *Improve time management and planning. *Overcome brain "Glitches"-mischievous creatures that trip kids up. *Create and follow effective routines. Concrete examples tips for strategically using praise and rewards and practical tools (you can download and print additional copies as needed) help you implement each step of the program. Maximizing your kid's potential starts now-here's how. A Greater Good Favorite Parenting Book of 2018 Mental health professionals see also the related intervention manual from Gallagher et al. Organizational Skills Training for Children with ADHD: An Empirically Supported Treatment. | The Organized Child An Effective Program to Maximize Your Kid's Potential—in School and in Life

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Insights in Global Health A Compendium of Healthcare Facilities and Nonprofit Organizations

Insights in Global Health A Compendium of Healthcare Facilities and Nonprofit Organizations

Insights in Global Health: A Compendium of Healthcare Facilities and Nonprofit Organizations is the most comprehensive index of critical information on healthcare facilities and nonprofits in 24 of the lowestincome countries as classified by the World Bank. Presented in an easily accessible format and organized in 24 country chapters the compendium allows stakeholders to better identify where healthcare services are available and where additional resources are needed. Key Features:• Brief country overviews key statistics and country maps depicting the locations of healthcare facilities. • Curated lists of healthcare facilities as well as nonprofits accompanied by brief descriptions and relevant medical specialties for each country. • QR codes associated with each listing linking to a companion web platform providing access to further information about the organizations as well as the ability to interact with the data in a customizable manner. | Insights in Global Health A Compendium of Healthcare Facilities and Nonprofit Organizations

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The Psychology of Fashion

The Psychology of Fashion

The Psychology of Fashion offers an insightful introduction to the exciting and dynamic world of fashion in relation to human behaviour from how clothing can affect our cognitive processes to the way retail environments manipulate consumer behaviour. The book explores how fashion design can impact healthy body image how psychology can inform a more sustainable perspective on the production and disposal of clothing and why we develop certain shopping behaviours. With fashion imagery ever present in the streets press and media The Psychology of Fashion shows how fashion and psychology can make a positive difference to our lives.

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The Psychology of Addiction

The Psychology of Addiction

When does a harmless habit become an addition? Why do only some of us get addicted? What can make recovery possible? The Psychology of Addiction is a fascinating introduction to the psychological issues surrounding addiction and the impact they have on social policy recovery and an addict’s everyday life. The book focuses on drug and alcohol addiction and tackles topics such as whether drug use always leads to addiction and the importance of social networks to recovery. It also looks at how people can become addicted to activities like gambling gaming and sex. In a society that still stigmatises addiction The Psychology of Addiction emphasises the importance of compassion and provides a sensitive insight to anyone with experience of addiction.

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Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Global Pandemics Biodiversity and Planetary Health Beyond Covid-19

Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Global Pandemics Biodiversity and Planetary Health Beyond Covid-19

This book demonstrates the importance and potential role of Traditional Ecological Knowledge in foreseeing and curbing future global pandemics. The reduction of species diversity has increased the risk of global pandemics and it is therefore not only imperative to articulate and disseminate knowledge on the linkages between human activities and the transmission of viruses to humans but also to create policy pathways for operationalizing that knowledge to help solve future problems. Although this book has been prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic it lays a policy foundation for the effective management or possible prevention of similar pandemics in the future. One effective way of establishing this linkage with a view to promoting planet health is by understanding the traditional ecological knowledge of indigenous peoples with a view to demonstrating the significant impact it has on keeping nature intact. This book argues for the deployment of traditional ecological knowledge for land use management in the preservation of biodiversity as a means for effectively managing the transmission of viruses from animals to humans and ensuring planetary health. The book is not projecting traditional ecological knowledge as a panacea to pandemics but rather accentuating its critical role in the effective mitigation of future pandemics. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of traditional ecological knowledge indigenous studies animal ecology environmental ethics and environmental studies more broadly. | Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Global Pandemics Biodiversity and Planetary Health Beyond Covid-19

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Subcultures: The Basics

Subcultures: The Basics

Subcultures: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introduction to subcultures in a global context. This fully revised new edition adds new case studies and an additional chapter on the digital lives of subculturists as well as reflections on the relationships between subcultures and globalisation and the resurgence of the far-right. Blending theory and practice this text examines a varied range of subcultures including hip hop graffiti writing heavy metal punk gamers burlesque parkour riot grrrl straight edge roller derby steampunk b-boying/b-girling body modification and skateboarding. Subcultures: The Basics answers the key questions posed by those new to the subject including: What is a subculture? What are the significant theories of subculture? How do subcultures emerge who participates and why? How do subcultural identities interact with other aspects of self such as social class race gender and sexual identity? What is the relationship between deviance resistance and the ‘mainstream’? How have both progressive and reactionary subculturists contributed to social change? How does society react to different subcultures? How have subcultures spread around the world? In what ways do digital technologies and social media influence subcultures? What happens when subculturists age? Tracing the history and development of subcultural theory to the present day this text is essential reading for all those studying subcultures in the contexts of sociology cultural studies history media studies anthropology musicology and criminology. It pushes the field forward with cutting-edge theories of resistance and social change place and space critical race and queer studies virtual participation and ageing and participation across the life course. Key terms and concepts are highlighted throughout the text whilst each chapter includes boxed case studies and signposts students to further reading and resources.

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Social Work: The Basics

Social Work: The Basics

This revised second edition of Social Work: The Basics is an insightful introduction to the often misrepresented world of social work. This accessible book presents a broad view of contemporary social work exploring its roots and its possible future. It dispels myths surrounding social work addresses media debates and offers a balanced account of what social workers do. Arguing for a social work that is partisan in support of social justice questions covered include: How did social work arise? How and why do people come into contact with social workers? What are the true aims of social work – to help or to control? What is the relationship between social work and social policy? How and why do people become social workers? What’s it like to be a social worker? Can social work cross borders? Drawing examples from the full range of social work practice this book is valuable reading for all individuals interested in the field of social work. It will provide a helpful introduction for students considering a career in social work those beginning social work courses and other professionals whose work brings them into contact with social workers.

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The Bounds of Sense An Essay on Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason

The Bounds of Sense An Essay on Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason

Peter Strawson (1919–2006) was one of the leading British philosophers of his generation and an influential figure in a golden age for British philosophy between 1950 and 1970. The Bounds of Sense is one of the most influential books ever written about Kant’s philosophy and is one of the key philosophical works of the late twentieth century. Whilst probably best known for its criticism of Kant’s transcendental idealism it is also famous for the highly original manner in which Strawson defended and developed some of Kant’s fundamental insights into the nature of subjectivity experience and knowledge – at a time when few philosphers were engaging with Kant’s ideas. The book had a profound effect on the interpretation of Kant’s philosophy when it was first published in 1966 and continues to influence discussion of Kant the soundness of transcendental arguments and debates in epistemology and metaphysics generally. This Routledge Classics edition includes a new foreword by Lucy Allais. | The Bounds of Sense An Essay on Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason

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The Glocalization of Shanghai Disneyland

The Glocalization of Shanghai Disneyland

Focusing on Disney’s production of Shanghai Disneyland this book examines how the Chinese state and the local market influence Disney’s ownership and production of the identities and the representations of Shanghai Disneyland. Qualitative methods are here applied to combine both primary and secondary data including document analysis participant observation and in-depth interviews. Shanghai Disneyland is purposely created to be different from the other Disneylands under the “authentically Disney and distinctly Chinese” mandate. In order to survive and thrive in China Disney carefully constructs Shanghai Disneyland as Disneyland with Chinese characteristics. Previous studies tend to link Disney with cultural imperialism; however this book argues that it is not imperialism but glocalization that promotes a global company’s interests in China. In particular the findings suggest state-capital-led glocalization: glocalization led by economic capital of the state (direct investment) and economic capital with the state (market potential). Furthermore the four categories of glocalization with different conditions considerations and consequences illustrate various global–local dynamics in the process of a global formation of locality. The Glocalization of Shanghai Disneyland will appeal to students and scholars of sociology communication studies business studies and Asian studies more broadly.

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The Psychology of Attachment

The Psychology of Attachment

What do we actually mean by ‘attachment’? How do different caregiving styles impact attachment in children? How do early caregiving experiences impact later development? The Psychology of Attachment is an essential introduction to attachment offering an accessible explanation of the theory unpicking common misunderstandings and providing a balanced overview of key research findings. Topics covered include the following: The development of attachment during the first few years of life The impact of different caregiving behaviours on children’s attachment relationships The influence of attachment relationships on children’s behaviour and development The development of attachment relationships from infancy to adulthood Attachment in romantic relationships and religion Attachment-based interventions This unique book introduces the reader to new ways of thinking about the role of relationships caregiving and child development and the way in which they shape our lives.

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The Psychology of Art

The Psychology of Art

Why do we enjoy art? What inspires us to create artistic works? How can brain science help us understand our taste in art? The Psychology of Art provides an eclectic introduction to the myriad ways in which psychology can help us understand and appreciate creative activities. Exploring how we perceive everything from colour to motion the book examines art-making as a form of human behaviour that stretches back throughout history as a constant source of inspiration conflict and conversation. It also considers how factors such as fakery reproduction technology and sexism influence our judgements about art. By asking what psychological science has to do with artistic appreciation The Psychology of Art introduces the reader to new ways of thinking about how we create and consume art.

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The British Army 1815-1914

The British Army 1815-1914

This collection of essays examines the evolution of the British Army during the century-long Pax Britannica from the time Wellington considered its soldiers 'the scum of the earth' to the height of the imperial epoch when they were highly-respected 'soldiers of the Queen'. The British Army during this period was a microcosm and reflection of the larger British society. As a result this study of the British Army focuses on its character and composition its officers and men efforts to improve its efficiency and effectiveness and its role and performance on active service while an instrument of British Government policy. | The British Army 1815-1914

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Self and Identity The Basics

Self and Identity The Basics

Self and Identity: The Basics is a jargon-free and accessible introduction that draws on key theories and ideas in Social Psychology to explore the ways that other people affect our thoughts feelings and behaviours. Highlighting selfhood as a function of identity the book shows that it is our relationships with others in our social world that largely determine who we are. Who am I? It’s a question that most all humans have grappled with at some point or another. This book seeks to answer this question through relatable examples that show how psychological theory can be applied to our own lives. It considers the philosophical and psychological context in which ideas about selfhood have developed and reviews the ways that the people around us and the groups that we belong to affect who we are. Finally these ideas are considered in the context of real-world phenomena and behaviours; for instance how we use language conflict between groups and social influence. With a glossary of key terms suggestions for further reading and chapter summaries this book is an ideal introduction for students of social psychology and related fields. It will be of interest to anyone who wants to gain social psychological insight into who they are and how others got them there. | Self and Identity The Basics

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Archaeological Theory The Basics

Archaeological Theory The Basics

Archaeological Theory: The Basics is an accessible introduction to an indispensable part of what archaeologists do. The book guides the reader to an understanding of what theory is how it works and the range of theories used in archaeology. The growth of theory and the adoption of theories drawn from both the natural and social sciences have broadened our ability to produce trustworthy knowledge about the past. This book helps readers to see the value of archaeological theory and beyond what is sometimes thought to be just the use of indigestible jargon. Key theories and concepts are introduced to the reader. Among the main questions discussed are the following: What is theory and why do we need it? What major areas of theory are and have been used and debated in archaeology? What do they tell us about themes including human society evolution culture identity and agency? How might archaeological theory change in the future? This book is written mainly for readers new to archaeology and will help them to understand archaeological theory. It assumes no prior knowledge of archaeological theory and presents it in a selective and clear way with case studies showing how theory is used in practice. | Archaeological Theory The Basics

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Work Psychology The Basics

Work Psychology The Basics

Work Psychology: The Basics provides an accessible jargon-free introduction to the fundamental principles of work and occupational psychology. Covering key theories and models in this dynamic area it offers a solid understanding of both academic theory and practical applications. The book follows the structure of the British Psychological Society curriculum for Masters courses exploring psychological assessment at work learning training and development; wellbeing at work work design organisational change and development and leadership engagement and motivation. These core topics are supplemented by deep dives into the development of the discipline research and practice in the field and suggestions for the future of work psychology. Giving a detailed look into the world of work it answers questions such as: Can we accurately select people for jobs? How can work positively and negatively affect mental and physical health? How can we motivate people in the workplace? What makes a good leader? It also explores issues around types of research and what effective research looks like in this area. Supported by a helpful guide on the routes to chartership in the UK and working in the area as well as a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading this is the ideal introductory text for students. It will also interest those looking to understand the subject more generally and complete training in the area. | Work Psychology The Basics

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Jacques Lacan The Basics

Jacques Lacan The Basics

Jacques Lacan: The Basics provides a clear and succinct introduction to the work of Jacques Lacan one of the key thinkers of the twentieth century. Lacan’s ideas are applied in the study of the humanities politics and psychology as well as contemporary media and the arts but their complexity makes them impenetrable to many. This book is unique in explaining the key concepts and context from Lacan’s understanding of psychoanalysis to drive and desire in an accessible way without diluting them beyond meaning. Examples from popular culture are used throughout to emphasise the ideas being discussed and a full glossary and list of resources for further reading encourages additional exploration. This engaging and accessible text is essential reading for all those interested in Lacan and his work as well as students of psychology psychoanalysis literature politics cultural studies film studies and more. | Jacques Lacan The Basics

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Religion in America: The Basics

Religion in America: The Basics

Religion in America: The Basics is a concise introduction to the historical development of religions in the United States. It is an invitation to explore the complex tapestry of religious beliefs and practices that shaped life in North America from the colonial encounters of the fifteenth century to the culture wars of the twenty-first century. Far from a people unified around a common understanding of Christianity Religion in America: The Basics tracks the steady diversification of the American religious landscape and the many religious conflicts that have changed American society. At the same time it explores how Americans from a variety of religious backgrounds worked together to face the challenges of racism poverty war and other social concerns. This thoroughly revised second edition now covers the Obama and Trump administrations Black Lives Matter Christian nationalism pluralism and the development of the nones and the unaffiliated. With each chapter featuring concise summaries and suggested further readings this book is an invaluable resource for students approaching the history of religion in America for the first time.

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