Change Is Possible

Author : Patricia C. Kenschaft
Publisher : American Mathematical Soc.
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0821837486

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Change Is Possible by Patricia C. Kenschaft Pdf

Based on dozens of interviews and extensive historical research, and spiced with interesting photographs, this entertaining book relates stories about mathematicians who have defied stereotypes. There are five chapters about women that provide insight into the nineteenth and the mid-twentieth century, the early 1970s, the early 1990s, and 2004. Activists in many fields will take heart at the progress made during that time. The author documents the rudimentary struggles to become professionals, being married without entirely giving up a career, organizing to eliminate flagrant discrimination, improving the daily treatment of women in the professional community, and the widespread efforts toward true equality. The stories of African Americans in mathematics include the efforts of Benjamin Banneker, an eighteenth century American who had three grandparents born in Africa. He helped design Washington, DC, and made the computations for almanacs that succeeded Benjamin Franklin's. There are stories about African American mathematicians who were students and faculty in late nineteenth century colleges and accounts of several efforts to integrate the mathematical community in the mid-twentieth century. These stories indicate that though some efforts were more successful than others, all of them were difficult. The book concludes with a happier chapter about five black mathematicians in the early twenty-first century. The book also includes five interviews with leading Latin American mathematicians, along with the results of a survey of Latino research mathematicians in the Southwest. The author is a skilled story-teller with good stories to tell. This book is a page-turner that all mathematicians--as well as others concerned with equality--should read. It is a work of great interest and an enjoyable read.

Author : Theodore J. Jacobs
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-19
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781135049072

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The Possible Profession:The Analytic Process of Change by Theodore J. Jacobs Pdf

The Possible Profession: The Analytic Process of Change takes a fresh look at the many forms of unconscious communication that take place in the analytic situation. Bringing together two decades of the author’s previous writing as well as a considerable amount of new material, this book addresses a major contemporary issue in the field of psychoanalysis. Unconscious communication in the analytic situation takes many forms. This book explores a number of these pathways as the author has encountered them in clinical work. Including numerous clinical examples, chapters cover a variety of topics with a central focus on: the relationship between the inner worlds of patient and analyst the interplay between these intrapsychic forces how this interaction affects the analytic process and, more specifically, the therapeutic action of psychoanalysis. Written in a clear and concise way this book contributes to a new understanding of familiar material in a way that will be welcomed by teachers, students, and practitioners of psychoanalysis and psychotherapy. It will also be of interest to dynamic therapists of all persuasions and academics in various fields interested in psychoanalytic thinking.

Author : David C. Berliner,Haggai Kupermintz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-04-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135246983

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Fostering Change in Institutions, Environments, and People by David C. Berliner,Haggai Kupermintz Pdf

This volume is comprised of contributions from leading scholars in education and psychology. In part one of the book the authors provide insight into the psychology of change, examining: What factors work as catalysts for change in environments, institutions and people What factors hinder change When change is deemed beneficial In the second part of this volume the authors turn their attention to the issue of peace education. They examine the types of problems that societies and scholars should identify and try to solve in hopes of building more peaceful environments. The final chapter is a biography honoring Professor Gavriel (Gabi) Salomon, a significant contributor to the vast literature on change. This book is appropriate reading for professors, students and academics who are dedicated to fostering change to benefit institutions, environments and people.

Author : Claudia Zaslavsky
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Ethnomathematics
ISBN : PSU:000025360837

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Africa Counts by Claudia Zaslavsky Pdf

Study by a mathematical scholar on the ways in which African people count, keep time and records, play games, use geometry in art and architecture, etc. Based on research in Nigeria and East Africa.

Author : Richard Rawlings,Peter Leyland,Alison Young
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-14
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780191509445

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Sovereignty and the Law by Richard Rawlings,Peter Leyland,Alison Young Pdf

The topic of sovereignty is contentious, and one of enduring interest. In a world of ever increasing economic globalisation, the rise of supranational regulation and the interconnected age of information and communication technology, among many other developments, have challenged the once exclusively held Westphalian model of sovereignty. The distinction between the internal aspect of sovereignty as expressed in terms of ultimate authority in a constitution, and the external aspect involving the relationship between sovereign states has been blurred. This has given rise to contemporary debates that explore the theoretical and practical implications of current challenges to established doctrines. Evidently no book could encompass the entirety of the contemporary debates on sovereignty. This is a book of essays focusing on sovereignty by a team of leading writers contributing domestic, European and international perspectives. The essays have been written at a time of very great testing of the institutional frameworks at every level: domestic, European, international or global. The book illuminates the enduring strength of sovereignty as a foundational concept and the continuing widespread appeal of sovereignty as an idea.

Author : P. P. Mujumdar,D. Nagesh Kumar
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-22
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781107018761

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Floods in a Changing Climate by P. P. Mujumdar,D. Nagesh Kumar Pdf

Provides unique synthesis of various modeling methodologies used to aid planning and operational decision making, for academic researchers and professionals.

Author : Lawrence J. Crabb
Publisher : NavPress Publishing Group
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1988-01
Category : Change (Psychology)
ISBN : 0891091963

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Inside Out by Lawrence J. Crabb Pdf

If you want a more vital union with God, a richer relationship with others, and a deeper sense of personal wholeness, let Larry Crabb help you look inside yourself. Discover how God works real, liberating change when you live from the inside out.

Author : Laura Dawn
Publisher : Morgan James Publishing
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-06
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781630472054

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Unhooked by Laura Dawn Pdf

In "Unhooked", Laura Dawn explores why so many millions of people are hooked on overeating and caught in a painful struggle with food, despite trying everything in their power to end the battle. Laura Dawn offers the 6 hooks of overeating, explaining the insatiable American appetite from 6 perspectives: environmental, physiological, behavioral, mental, emotional and spiritual, and provides concrete steps the reader can take to unhook themselves from their struggle with food and find peace, freedom from obsession and lasting happiness.

Author : Russell Hoye,Aaron Smith,Hans Westerbeek,Bob Stewart,Matthew Nicholson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2007-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136364761

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Sport Management by Russell Hoye,Aaron Smith,Hans Westerbeek,Bob Stewart,Matthew Nicholson Pdf

Sport Management: principles and applications provides a comprehensive introduction to the practical application of management principles within sport organisations operating at the community, state, national and professional levels in club based sporting systems. It presents an international balanced view between accepted practice and what research evidence tells us about the application of a range of management principles and practices in sport. Structured in three parts it investigates: The history of the evolution of sport and the current drivers of change in the sport industry, the role of the state, non-profit and professional sectors in sport. Core management principles and their application in sport, highlighting the unique features of how sport is managed compared to other sectors of the economy. This will include discussion and insight into organisational behaviour, organisational culture, strategic planning, organisational structures, human resource management, leadership, governance, and performance management. The future management challenges facing the sport industry. Each chapter has a coherent learning structure complete with international case studies as follows: A conceptual overview of the focus for the chapter. A presentation of accepted practice supported by specific organisational examples at the community, state/provincial, national and professional level. These organisations will include examples from countries such as New Zealand, Australia, and the UK. A presentation of research findings from around the globe. A summary of guiding principles for the focus of the chapter based on a balanced view of practice and research. A section of teaching and learning resources including a reference list, lists for further reading, relevant websites, tutorial activity or study questions, potential research questions and online PowerPoint lecture slides for each chapter. It provides the foundation for introductory sport management subjects, and is ideal for first and second year students studying sport management related courses and those studying sport management within business focussed courses, human movement / physical education courses seeking an overview of sport management principles.

Author : Richard John Aspinall
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781135756758

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Geography of Climate Change by Richard John Aspinall Pdf

Climate change is one of the inescapable themes of current times. Climate change confronts society in issues as diverse as domestic and international political debate and negotiation, discussion in the media and public opinion, land management choices and decisions, and concerns about environmental, social and economic priorities now and for the future. Climate change also spans spatial, temporal and organisational scales, and has strong links with nature-society relationships, environmental dynamics, and vulnerability. Understanding the full range of possible consequences of climate change is essential for informed decision making and debate. This book provides a collection of chapters that span environmental, social and economic aspects of climate change. Together the chapters provide a diverse and contrasting series that highlights the need to analyze, review and debate climate change and its possible impacts and consequences from multiple perspectives. The book also is intended to promote discussion and debate of a more integrated, inclusive and open approach to climate change and demonstrates the value of geography in addressing climate change issues. This book was originally published as a special issue of Annals of the Association of American Geographers.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Research, and Foreign Agriculture
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Climatic changes
ISBN : UCR:31210008236547

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Climate Change and Agriculture by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Research, and Foreign Agriculture Pdf

Author : John M. Levine,Richard L. Moreland
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2008-02-19
Category : FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
ISBN : 9781135471408

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Small Groups by John M. Levine,Richard L. Moreland Pdf

Research on small groups is highly diverse because investigators who study such groups vary in their disciplinary identifications, theoretical interests, and methodological preferences. The goal of this volume is to capture that diversity, and thereby convey the breadth and excitement of small group research by acquainting students with work on five fundamental aspects of groups. The volume also includes an introductory chapter by the editors which provides an overview of the history of and current state-of-the-art in the field. Together with introductions to each section, discussion questions and suggestions for further reading, make the volume ideal reading for senior undergraduate and graduate students interested in group dynamics.

Author : Tom G. Stevens PhD
Publisher : You Can Choose To Be Happy
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-05
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780965337724

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You Can Choose to be Happy by Tom G. Stevens PhD Pdf

Dr. Stevens' research identifies specific learnable beliefs and skills--not general, inherited traits--that cause people to be happy and successful.

Author : Dr Leslie Rosenthal
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472404206

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The River Pollution Dilemma in Victorian England by Dr Leslie Rosenthal Pdf

Nineteenth-century Britain witnessed a dramatic increase in its town population, as a hitherto largely rural economy transformed itself into an urban one. Though the political and social issues arising from these events are well-known, little is known about how the British legal process coped with the everyday strains that emerged from the unprecedented scale of these changes. This book explores the river pollution dilemma faced by the British courts during the second half of the nineteenth century when the legal process had to confront the new incompatible realities arising from the increasing amounts of untreatable waste flowing into the rivers. This dilemma struck at the heart of both Victorian urban and rural society, as the necessary sanitary reformation of the swelling cities and expanding industry increasingly poisoned the rivers, threatening the countryside and agricultural rents and livelihoods. Focusing on ten legal disputes, the book investigates the dilemma that faced the courts; namely how to protect the traditional and valued rights of landholders whose rivers and lands were being polluted by industrial waste and untreated sewage, whilst not hindering the progress of sanitary reform and economic progress in the towns. The case studies considered involve major industrialising centres, such as Birmingham, Leeds, Northampton, Wolverhampton and Barnsley, but also include smaller towns such as Tunbridge Wells, Leamington Spa and Harrogate. The fundamental issues raised remain as important today as they did in Victorian times. The need for the courts to balance a variety of conflicting needs and rights within the limits of contemporary technological capabilities often played out in surprising ways, with outcomes not always in line with theoretical expectations. As such the historical context of the disputes provide fascinating insights into nineteenth-century legal process, and the environmental and social attitudes of the times.

Author : Stanley A. Renshon
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781135193997

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Barack Obama and the Politics of Change by Stanley A. Renshon Pdf

Applies psychoanalytic theory to Obama's personality and behavior during his first two years as president, examining how his childhood experiences affected his political ideology, leadership style, and quest for redemption in his political life.