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Developments In Pressure-Sensitive Products

Developments In Pressure-Sensitive Products

Since the first groundbreaking edition of Developments in Pressure-Sensitive Products was introduced in 1998 heavy research has resulted in substantial progress in the field. Fully updated and expanded to reflect this activity Developments in Pressure-Sensitive Products Second Edition provides a detailed overview of the entire range of pressure-sensitive products both with and without adhesives. It explores the principles behind their design and manufacture along with a variety of applications in medicine electronics packaging and protection. The book establishes the link between underlying theory and practical applications exploring the physical molecular and chemical bases of PSPs while describing the manufacturing processes end uses and economic issues involved. This edition includes three new chapters: the first of these explains the new theory of pressure sensitivity considered as a process illustrating the principles of polymer science governing PSP technology; the second discusses the crosslinking of acrylics the most important domain in specialized products; and the third presents the latest developments in products based on plastomers such as hydrogels. Additional coverage includes biological applications of PSPs engineering problems of coating equipment web finishing for plastic films and confectioning. Offering cutting-edge information from the frontiers of research and industry Developments in Pressure-Sensitive Products Second Edition is an ideal reference to all aspects of pressure-sensitive technologies and materials.

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Handbook of Water Sensitive Planning and Design

Handbook of Water Sensitive Planning and Design

Design options and planning procedures must be critically examined to ensure that landscapes are created with sensitivity to water quality and management issues as well as overall ecological integrity. Handbook of Water Sensitive Planning and Design presents the history of water as a design and planning element in landscape architecture and describes new interpretations of water management. This text pushes the frontiers of standard water management in new directions challenging readers into abandoning the comfortable safety of conducting business-as-usual within narrow disciplinary confines and instead directing views outward to the exciting and incompletely mapped regions of true interdisciplinary water sensitive planning and design. With contributions from renowned practitioners Part I provides seventeen chapters addressing the subject of site-specific water sensitive design and Part II presents another seventeen chapters focusing on issues relating to the water sensitive planning of riparian buffers and watersheds. In addition Professor France has provided a "Response" to accompany each chapter which succinctly underscores the salient features in more detail and emphasizes cross-linking to other chapters in the book. The "Overview" provides a brief road-map to navigate through the section. Finally the discussion summaries at the end of each section elaborate on past problems current challenges and future directions. Handbook of Water Sensitive Planning and Design puts forward the very best of modern water sensitive planning and design and should be required reading for everyone involved in this dynamic and crucial field.

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Cost-Sensitive Machine Learning

Cost-Sensitive Machine Learning

In machine learning applications practitioners must take into account the cost associated with the algorithm. These costs include: Cost of acquiring training dataCost of data annotation/labeling and cleaningComputational cost for model fitting validation and testingCost of collecting features/attributes for test dataCost of user feedback collectionCost of incorrect prediction/classificationCost-Sensitive Machine Learning is one of the first books to provide an overview of the current research efforts and problems in this area. It discusses real-world applications that incorporate the cost of learning into the modeling process. The first part of the book presents the theoretical underpinnings of cost-sensitive machine learning. It describes well-established machine learning approaches for reducing data acquisition costs during training as well as approaches for reducing costs when systems must make predictions for new samples. The second part covers real-world applications that effectively trade off different types of costs. These applications not only use traditional machine learning approaches but they also incorporate cutting-edge research that advances beyond the constraining assumptions by analyzing the application needs from first principles. Spurring further research on several open problems this volume highlights the often implicit assumptions in machine learning techniques that were not fully understood in the past. The book also illustrates the commercial importance of cost-sensitive machine learning through its coverage of the rapid application developments made by leading companies and academic research labs.

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Life-Cycle of Structures Under Uncertainty Emphasis on Fatigue-Sensitive Civil and Marine Structures

Life-Cycle of Structures Under Uncertainty Emphasis on Fatigue-Sensitive Civil and Marine Structures

Life-cycle analysis is a systematic tool for efficient and effective service life management of deteriorating structures. In the last few decades theoretical and practical approaches for life-cycle performance and cost analysis have been developed extensively due to increased demand on structural safety and service life extension. This book presents the state-of-the-art in life-cycle analysis and maintenance optimization for fatigue-sensitive structures. Both theoretical background and practical applications have been provided for academics engineers and researchers. Concepts and approaches of life-cycle performance and cost analysis developed in recent decades are presented. The major topics covered include (a) probabilistic concepts of life-cycle performance and cost analysis (b) inspection monitoring and maintenance for fatigue cracks (c) estimation of fatigue crack detection (d) optimum inspection and monitoring planning (e) multi-objective life-cycle optimization and (f) decision making in life-cycle analysis. Life-cycle optimization covered in the book considers probability of fatigue crack detection fatigue crack damage detection time maintenance times probability of failure service life and total life-cycle cost. For the practical application and integration of recently developed approaches for inspection and maintenance planning efficient and effective multi-objective optimization and decision making are presented. This book will help engineers engaged in civil and marine structures including students researchers and practitioners with reliable and cost-effective maintenance planning of fatigue-sensitive structures and to develop more advanced approaches and techniques in the field of life-cycle maintenance optimization and safety of structures under various aging and deteriorating conditions. Key Features:Provides the state-of-the-art in life-cycle cost analysis and optimization for fatigue-sensitive structures Provides a solid foundation of theoretical backgrounds and practical applications both for academics and practicing engineers and researchers Covers illustrative examples and recent development for optimum service life management Deals with various structures such as bridges and ships subjected to fatigue . | Life-Cycle of Structures Under Uncertainty Emphasis on Fatigue-Sensitive Civil and Marine Structures

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A Feminist Approach to Sensitive Research Designing the Clay Embodiment Research Method

A Feminist Approach to Sensitive Research Designing the Clay Embodiment Research Method

This book explores the development and implementation of the Clay Embodiment Research Method (CERM) with one of the most stigmatized oppressed and marginalized groups of women in Nepal: sex-trafficked women. It argues for the use of a feminist approach to such research given the prevailing patriarchal norms cultural sensitivity of reproductive health stigmatization of sex trafficking and low literacy of the women involved. Beginning with an exploration of the author’s relationship with Nepal and the women who guide the study and the realization that a more accessible research approach was needed than the techniques otherwise commonly used it discusses the use of clay and photography as ideal entry points to engaging with the women in the research and creating this ethical methodology for self-empowerment. Not only does the volume highlight extraordinary insights offered by the women involved in this study through the application of CERM but also the recognition that its use requires expertise that can deal with the potential elicitation of trauma. The book makes the case for further study on improving the method’s use in research education and therapy involving low-literate stigmatized oppressed and marginalized populations particularly where cultural sensitivity is an important consideration. A Feminist Approach to Sensitive Research is suitable for students scholars and researchers in Gender Studies Sociology Health Studies Anthropology and Asian Studies. | A Feminist Approach to Sensitive Research Designing the Clay Embodiment Research Method

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Evolutionary Biology of the Atlantic Salmon

Evolutionary Biology of the Atlantic Salmon

Nanotechnology offers a revolutionary and definitive approach for the efficient delivery of drug molecules to non-healthy tissues and cells. This first volume of a series of two volumes analyzes the basics in the development of drug-loaded nanoplatforms the so-called nanomedicines. Special attention is given to physicochemical engineering pharmacokinetics biocompatibility and biodegradability representative nanoplatforms (based on lipids polymers cyclodextrins metals carbon silica iron oxides etc. ) and advanced nano-engineering strategies for passive ligand-mediated and/or stimuli-sensitive drug delivery and release. | Evolutionary Biology of the Atlantic Salmon

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Czechoslovakia in European History

Czechoslovakia in European History

First published in 1943 this volume aims to trace the development of several of the more acute problems of Czechoslovak life and history in a country which has been highly sensitive to the disturbances which have shaken the rest of Europe and which has never been far from the tumult and the clash of arms. Only through historical analysis and quiet explanation of the facts can we fairly judge in the light of past event the ultimate value of a free Czechoslovakia to a free Europe. | Czechoslovakia in European History

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New Dimensions in Photo Processes A Step-by-Step Manual for Alternative Techniques

New Dimensions in Photo Processes A Step-by-Step Manual for Alternative Techniques

New Dimensions in Photo Processes invites artists in all visual media to discover contemporary approaches to historical techniques. Painters printmakers and photographers alike will find value in this practical book as these processes require little to no knowledge of photography digital means or chemistry. Easy to use in a studio or lab this edition highlights innovative work by internationally respected artists such as Robert Rauschenberg Chuck Close Mike and Doug Starn and Emmet Gowin. In addition to including new sun-printing techniques such as salted paper and lumen printing this book has been updated throughout from pinhole camera and digital methods of making color separations and contact negatives to making water color pigments photo-sensitive and more. With step-by-step instructions and clear safety precautions New Dimensions in Photo Processes will teach you how to: Reproduce original photographic art collages and drawings on paper fabric metal and other unusual surfaces. Safely mix chemicals and apply antique light-sensitive emulsions by hand. Create imagery in and out of the traditional darkroom and digital studio. Relocate photo imagery and make prints from real objects photocopies and pictures from magazines and newspapers as well as from your digitial files and black and white negatives. Alter black and white photographs smart phone images and digital prints. | New Dimensions in Photo Processes A Step-by-Step Manual for Alternative Techniques

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Handbook of Humidity Measurement Volume 3 Sensing Materials and Technologies

Handbook of Humidity Measurement Volume 3 Sensing Materials and Technologies

Because of unique water properties humidity affects materials and many living organisms including humans. Humidity control is important in various fields from production management to creating a comfortable living environment. The range of materials that can be used in the development of humidity sensors is very broad and the third volume of the Handbook of Humidity Measurement offers an analysis on various humidity-sensitive materials and sensor technologies used in the fabrication of humidity sensors and methods acceptable for their testing. Additional features include:¿ numerous strategies for the fabrication and characterization of humidity-sensitive materials and sensing structures used in sensor applications ¿ methods and properties to develop smaller cheaper more robust and accurate devices with better sensitivity and stability ¿ a guide to sensor selection and an overview of the humidity sensor market and¿ new technology solutions for integration miniaturization and specificity of the humidity sensor calibration. Handbook of Humidity Measurement Volume 3: Sensing Materials and Technologies provides valuable information for practicing engineers measurement experts laboratory technicians project managers in industries and national laboratories and university students and professors interested in solutions to humidity measurement tasks. Despite the fact that this book is devoted to the humidity sensors it can be used as a basis for understanding fundamentals of any gas sensor operation and development. | Handbook of Humidity Measurement Volume 3 Sensing Materials and Technologies

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Insider Computer Fraud An In-depth Framework for Detecting and Defending against Insider IT Attacks

Insider Computer Fraud An In-depth Framework for Detecting and Defending against Insider IT Attacks

An organization’s employees are often more intimate with its computer system than anyone else. Many also have access to sensitive information regarding the company and its customers. This makes employees prime candidates for sabotaging a system if they become disgruntled or for selling privileged information if they become greedy. Insider Computer Fraud: An In-depth Framework for Detecting and Defending against Insider IT Attacks presents the methods safeguards and techniques that help protect an organization from insider computer fraud. Drawing from the author’s vast experience assessing the adequacy of IT security for the banking and securities industries the book presents a practical framework for identifying measuring monitoring and controlling the risks associated with insider threats. It not only provides an analysis of application or system-related risks it demonstrates the interrelationships that exist between an application and the IT infrastructure components it uses to transmit process and store sensitive data. The author also examines the symbiotic relationship between the risks controls threats and action plans that should be deployed to enhance the overall information security governance processes. Increasing the awareness and understanding necessary to effectively manage the risks and controls associated with an insider threat this book is an invaluable resource for those interested in attaining sound and best practices over the risk management process. | Insider Computer Fraud An In-depth Framework for Detecting and Defending against Insider IT Attacks

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Handbook of Humidity Measurement Volume 2 Electronic and Electrical Humidity Sensors

Handbook of Humidity Measurement Volume 2 Electronic and Electrical Humidity Sensors

Because of unique water properties humidity affects many living organisms including humans and materials. Humidity control is important in various fields from production management to creating a comfortable living environment. The second volume of The Handbook of Humidity Measurement is entirely devoted to the consideration of different types of solid-state devices developed for humidity measurement. This volume discusses the advantages and disadvantages about the capacitive resistive gravimetric hygrometric field ionization microwave Schottky barrier Kelvin probe field-effect transistor solid-state electrochemical and thermal conductivity-based humidity sensors. Additional features include:Provides a comprehensive analysis of the properties of humidity-sensitive materials used for the development of such devices. Describes numerous strategies for the fabrication and characterization of humidity sensitive materials and sensing structures used in sensor applications. Explores new approaches proposed for the development of humidity sensors. Considers conventional devices such as phsychometers gravimetric mechanical (hair) electrolytic child mirror hygrometers etc. which were used for the measurement of humidity for several centuries. Handbook of Humidity Measurement Volume 2: Electronic and Electrical Humidity Sensors provides valuable information for practicing engineers measurement experts laboratory technicians project managers in industries and national laboratories as well as university students and professors interested in solutions to humidity measurement tasks as well as in understanding fundamentals of any gas sensor operation and development. | Handbook of Humidity Measurement Volume 2 Electronic and Electrical Humidity Sensors

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Principles of Air Quality Management

Principles of Air Quality Management

Blending information from popular mainstream articles highly technical publications and research journals the second edition of Principles of Air Quality Management features new sections on air toxics new information on chronic and acute health effects and new approaches to the assessment of those impacts on sensitive populations. It emphasizes toxic air pollutants and alternative approaches to management of air quality in local environments. The book explains how primary pollutants form in industrial and mobile combustion processes and the latest on how they are controlled. It also presents in-depth information on the meteorology of atmospheric transport and explains how secondary photochemical pollutants form in ambient air.

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In Vivo Optical Imaging of Brain Function

In Vivo Optical Imaging of Brain Function

These are exciting times for the field of optical imaging of brain function. Rapid developments in theory and technology continue to considerably advance understanding of brain function. Reflecting changes in the field during the past five years the second edition of In Vivo Optical Imaging of Brain Function describes state-of-the-art techniques and their applications for the growing field of functional imaging in the live brain using optical imaging techniques. New in the Second Edition:Voltage-sensitive dyes imaging in awake behaving animalsImaging based on genetically encoded probesImaging of mitochondrial auto-fluorescence as a tool for cortical mappingUsing pH-sensitive dyes for functional mappingModulated imagingCalcium imaging of neuronal activity using 2-photon microscopyFourier approach to optical imagingFully updated chapters from the first editionLeading Authorities Explore the Latest Techniques Updated to reflect continuous development in this emerging research area this new edition as with the original reaches across disciplines to review a variety of non-invasive optical techniques used to study activity in the living brain. Leading authorities from such diverse areas as biophysics neuroscience and cognitive science present a host of perspectives that range from a single neuron to large assemblies of millions of neurons captured at various temporal and spatial resolutions. Introducing techniques that were not available just a few years ago the authors describe the theory setup analytical methods and examples that highlight the advantages of each particular method.

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Latina Psychologists Thriving in the Cultural Borderlands

Latina Psychologists Thriving in the Cultural Borderlands

In this book twelve eminent Latina Psychologists illustrate how they practice gender- and culture-sensitive psychotherapy counseling research pedagogy social justice and mentoring. They share how they create their own path in the midst of oppression – by becoming aware of the connection between their lives and their gendered cultural social and political circumstances – and how they liberate themselves and those who seek their psychological services. Based on lived experiences they reveal how they integrate a borderlands theory a testimonio method and an embodiment analysis into a Latina Feminist Psychology. More importantly these Latina Psychologists offer easy-to-follow advice to help readers thrive while living in the cultural borderlands. | Latina Psychologists Thriving in the Cultural Borderlands

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Handbook of Humidity Measurement Volume 1 Spectroscopic Methods of Humidity Measurement

Handbook of Humidity Measurement Volume 1 Spectroscopic Methods of Humidity Measurement

The first volume of The Handbook of Humidity Measurement focuses on the review of devices based on optical principles of measurement such as optical UV fluorescence hygrometers optical and fiber-optic sensors of various types. Numerous methods for monitoring the atmosphere have been developed in recent years based on measuring the absorption of electromagnetic field in different spectral ranges. These methods covering the optical (FTIR and Lidar techniques) as well as a microwave and THz ranges are discussed in detail in this volume. The role of humidity-sensitive materials in optical and fiber-optic sensors is also detailed. This volume describes the reasons for controlling the humidity features of water and water vapors and units used for humidity measurement. | Handbook of Humidity Measurement Volume 1 Spectroscopic Methods of Humidity Measurement

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CRC Handbook of Organic Analytical Reagents

CRC Handbook of Organic Analytical Reagents

The Handbook of Organic Analytical Reagents 2nd Edition is an indispensable source book of physico-chemical properties preparation and analytical applications of the most commonly used organic reagents. Updated from the 1st Edition this volume includes data on 40 new reagents (such as ultra-high sensitive azo dyes fluorescent calcium indicators and chromogenic crown ethers and porphyrin reagents) a new Reagent Index listing reagents according to the elements to be assayed and completely updated references. Each entry contains information on synonyms sources and methods of synthesis analytical applications complexation reactions and the properties of complexes purification and purity of the reagent and other regeants with a related structure. The Handbook of Organic Analytical Reagents 2nd Edition is an invaluable bench-side reference for professional analytical chemists and graduate students. | CRC Handbook of Organic Analytical Reagents

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Recasting Science Consensual Procedures In Public Policy Making

Recasting Science Consensual Procedures In Public Policy Making

Science has been ubiquitous in public decision making in the United States in the 1980s and promises to serve no less a role in the decade and new century ahead. Government actions are justified on the basis of scientific evidence in an overwhelming array of issue areas. Legislating health warnings on cigarette packaging in the 1960s banning the use of cyclamates phasing down the lead content of gasoline in the 1970s and denying construction permits for projects in ecologically sensitive locations are just a few of the multitudinous ways that our public agencies at various levels of government have availed of scientific expertise to assist in the making of public policy throughout the recent decades. Relying on science to make decisions or to resolve disputes is a political tactic however and one that threatens to subvert democratic decision making. | Recasting Science Consensual Procedures In Public Policy Making

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The Swedish Jews and the Holocaust

The Swedish Jews and the Holocaust

We will be judged in our own time and in the future by measuring the aid that we inhabitants of a free and fortunate country gave to our brethren in this time of greatest disaster. This declaration made shortly after the pogroms of November 1938 by the Jewish communities in Sweden was truer than anyone could have forecast at the time. Pontus Rudberg focuses on this sensitive issue – Jewish responses to the Nazi persecutions and mass murder of Jews. What actions did Swedish Jews take to aid the Jews in Europe during the years 1933–45 and what determined their policies and actions? Specific attention is given to the aid efforts of the Jewish Community of Stockholm including the range of activities in which the community engaged and the challenges and opportunities presented by official refugee policy in Sweden. | The Swedish Jews and the Holocaust

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Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Diseases

Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Diseases

The establishment of precise and reliable biomarker tests for the early stages of cardiovascular disease is of great importance and can be the cornerstone in the prevention of future cardiovascular disease (CVD). Furthermore some biomarkers may provide important information concerning the pathogenesis of CVD or appear to be useful in risk stratification in CVD diagnosis or in monitoring therapy; many others may be risk factors themselves representing therefore potential targets of therapy. The ideal biomarker should have the following characteristics: highly sensitive specific reliable accessible standardized dependable cost effective and easily interpretable by clinicians. The present book focuses on the presentation and evaluation of the most promising classical and novel biochemical markers used in CVD (coronary artery disease hypertension heart failure hyperlipidemia peripheral arterial disease). The underlying pathophysiological characteristics of each biomarker as well as potential clinical implications in daily practice are reviewed in this book. | Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Diseases

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Essential Principles of Image Sensors

Essential Principles of Image Sensors

Providing a succinct introduction to the systemization noise sources and signal processes of image sensor technology Essential Principles of Image Sensors discusses image information and its four factors: space light intensity wavelength and time. Featuring clarifying and insightful illustrations this must-have text: Explains how image sensors convert optical image information into image signals Treats space wavelength and time as digitized built-in coordinate points in image sensors and systems Details the operational principles pixel technology and evolution of CCD MOS and CMOS sensors with updated technology Describes sampling theory presenting unique figures demonstrating the importance of phase Explores causes for the decline of image information quality In a straightforward manner suitable for beginners and experts alike Essential Principles of Image Sensors covers key topics related to digital imaging including semiconductor physics component elements necessary for image sensors silicon as a sensitive material noises in sensors and more.

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Rethinking International Law and Justice

Rethinking International Law and Justice

General principles of law have made and are likely further to make a significant contribution to our understanding of the constituent elements of global justice. Dealing extensively with global headline issues of peace security and justice this book explores justice arising in specific areas of international law as well as underlying theories of justice from political science and international relations. With contributions from leading academics and practitioners the book adopts an interdisciplinary approach. Covering issues such as international humanitarian law and examining the significance of non-state actors for the development of international law the collection concludes with the complex question of how best to rethink aspects of international justice. The lessons derived from this research will have wide implications for both developed and emerging nation-states in rethinking sensitive issues of international law and justice. As such this book will be of interest to academics and practitioners interested in international law environmental law human rights ethics international relations and political theory. | Rethinking International Law and Justice

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Spectral Photon Counting Computed Tomography Technology and Applications

Spectral Photon Counting Computed Tomography Technology and Applications

Spectral Photon Counting Computed Tomography is a comprehensive cover of the latest developments in the most prevalent imaging modality (x-ray computed tomography (CT)) in its latest incarnation: Spectral Dual-Energy and Photon Counting CT. Disadvantages of the conventional single-energy technique used by CT technology are that different materials cannot be distinguished and that the noise is larger. To address these problems a novel spectral CT concept has been proposed. Spectral Dual-Energy CT (DE-CT) acquires two sets of spectral data and Spectral Photon Counting CT (PC-CT) detects energy of x-ray photons to reveal additional material information of objects by using novel energy-sensitive photon-counting detectors. The K-edge imaging may be a gateway for functional or molecular CT. The book covers detectors and electronics image reconstruction methods image quality assessments a simulation tool nanoparticle contrast agents and clinical applications for spectral CT. | Spectral Photon Counting Computed Tomography Technology and Applications

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Housing Policy Wellbeing and Social Development in Asia

Housing Policy Wellbeing and Social Development in Asia

This book investigates how housing policy changes in Asia since the late 1990s have impacted on housing affordability security livability culture and social development. Using case study examples from countries/cities including China Hong Kong India Japan Taiwan Korea Malaysia Bangladesh Singapore Indonesia Thailand and Vietnam the contributors contextualize housing policy development in terms of both global and local socio-economic and political changes. They then investigate how policy changes have shaped and re-shaped the housing wellbeing of the local people and the social development within these places which they argue should constitute the core purpose of housing policy. This book will open up a new dimension for understanding housing and social development in Asia and a new conceptual perspective with which to examine housing which by nature is culture-sensitive and people-oriented. It will be of interest to students scholars and professionals in the areas of housing studies urban and social development and the public and social policy of Asia. | Housing Policy Wellbeing and Social Development in Asia

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Play Therapy The Art of the Relationship

Play Therapy The Art of the Relationship

This is the latest edition of Garry Landreth’s comprehensive text on creating therapeutic relationships with children through play. This book details Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) an evidence-based model which stresses the importance of understanding the child’s world. Professors who have taught a course based on the previous editions will be pleased to find the core message intact but updated with a comprehensive review of rigorous contemporary research demonstrating the strong evidence base for CCPT across cultural groups and presenting issues. Expanded to cover additional topics of interest this new edition includes a model of the change process in CCPT and 13 new Rules of Thumb that help clarify the CCPT relationship and discusses deeper issues in CCPT such as recognizing emotional blocks in play therapy being culturally responsive discovering meaning when there seems to be no meaning and more. This new edition offers essential help to play therapists who respond to sensitive issues at every stage of the therapeutic process. | Play Therapy The Art of the Relationship

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