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Author : Ruth E. Stiehl,Les Lewchuk
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Competency-based education
ISBN : 0963745735
Author : Benson Farb,Dan Margalit
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780691147949
The study of the mapping class group Mod(S) is a classical topic that is experiencing a renaissance. It lies at the juncture of geometry, topology, and group theory. This book explains as many important theorems, examples, and techniques as possible, quickly and directly, while at the same time giving full details and keeping the text nearly self-contained. The book is suitable for graduate students. A Primer on Mapping Class Groups begins by explaining the main group-theoretical properties of Mod(S), from finite generation by Dehn twists and low-dimensional homology to the Dehn-Nielsen-Baer theorem. Along the way, central objects and tools are introduced, such as the Birman exact sequence, the complex of curves, the braid group, the symplectic representation, and the Torelli group. The book then introduces Teichmüller space and its geometry, and uses the action of Mod(S) on it to prove the Nielsen-Thurston classification of surface homeomorphisms. Topics include the topology of the moduli space of Riemann surfaces, the connection with surface bundles, pseudo-Anosov theory, and Thurston's approach to the classification.
Author : Marie Louise Campbell,Frances Mary Gregor
Publisher : Rowman Altamira
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Education
ISBN : 0759107521
This is a book about a distinctive methodological approach inspired by one of Canada's most respected scholars, Dorothy Smith. Institutional ethnography aims to answer questions about how everyday life is organized. What is conventionally understood as "the relationship of micro to macro processes" is, in institutional ethnography, conceptualized and explored in terms of ruling relations.The authors suggest that institutional ethnographers must adopt a particular research stance, one that recognizes that people's own knowledge and ways of knowing are crucial elements of social action and thus of social analysis. Specific attention to text analysis is integral to the approach as is a sensitive to gender relations. Institutional ethnography is remarkably well suited to the human service curriculum and the training of professionals and activists. Its strategy for learning how to understand problems existing in everyday life appeals to many researchers who are looking for guidance on how to take practical action. At the same time, the highly elaborated theoretical foundation of institutional ethnography is difficult to deal with in the brief time most students are in the classroom. The authors successfully tackle the issue of teaching and applying institutional ethnography. Campbell and Gregor have been testing out instructional methods and materials for many years. MAPPING SOCIAL RELATIONS is the product of that effort.
Author : Claudia Pearson
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-15
Category : Board books
ISBN : 1423647653
Watson is a terrier, and his friend Scout is a pigeon. This charming oversized board book is the go-to book to teach youngsters important skills like directions and reading a map.
Author : Lisamarie Windham-Myers,Stephen Crooks,Tiffany G. Troxler
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 698 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780429787768
Key features: Captures the historic context and recent developments in science and policy arenas that address the potential for coastal wetlands to be considered as significant contributors to carbon sequestration Links multiple levels of science (biogeochemistry, geomorphology, paleoclimate, etc.) with blue carbon concepts (science, policy, mapping, operationalization, economics) in a single compendium Concludes with a discussion of future directions which covers integrated scientific approaches, impending threats and specific gaps in current knowledge Includes 7 case studies from across the globe that demonstrate the benefits and challenges of blue carbon accounting Written by over 100 leading global blue carbon experts in science and policy. Blue Carbon has emerged as a term that represents the distinctive carbon stocks and fluxes into or out of coastal wetlands such as marshes, mangroves, and seagrasses. The Blue Carbon concept has rapidly developed in science literature and is highly relevant politically, as nations and markets are developing blue carbon monitoring and management tools and policies. This book is a comprehensive and current compendium of the state of the science, the state of maps and mapping protocols, and the state of policy incentives (including economic valuation of blue carbon), with additional sections on operationalizing blue carbon projects and 7 case studies with global relevance.
Author : Rand McNally
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0528020897
In Map It! Jr., Landforms, young readers will travel across the United States to explore landforms and their relative locations on a map. Each page follows a gentle progression of discovery through colorful illustrations and delightful storylines that guide each journey. Map It! Jr., A Geography Primer Series is created for ages 2-4 and includes Landforms, Waterways, and Roads and Trails. This geography primer series invites young readers to explore simple maps of the United States to discover the relative location of waterways, landforms, roads, and trails. Parents and toddlers will enjoy the colorful illustrations and delightful narratives that encourage discovery and guide each journey. Map It! Jr. Landforms features: A durable board book full of colorful illustrations that teach young children about landforms Dimensions: 8" x 8" Board book, 20 pages
Author : Stephen J. Carver,Steffen Fritz
Publisher : Springer
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401773997
This volume gives a comprehensive overview of wilderness mapping, and in doing so covers the conceptual and philosophical foundations, techniques and methodological approaches, and applications at a variety of spatial scales. The Editors have brought together a range of contributors who are both experts in their field and cutting-edge thinkers in the wilderness and spatial mapping domain. Spatial information technology and mapping science is a rapidly expanding and a developing field and so it is expected to be able to add to this volume in the future. This book provides a record of the "state of the art" and will enable the reader to follow this lead and map his/her own wilderness.
Author : Michael P. Peterson
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781462510412
This engaging text provides a solid introduction to mapmaking in the era of cloud computing. It takes students through both the concepts and technology of modern cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), and Web-based mapping. Conceptual chapters delve into the meaning of maps and how they are developed, covering such topics as map layers, GIS tools, mobile mapping, and map animation. Methods chapters take a learn-by-doing approach to help students master application programming interfaces and build other technical skills for creating maps and making them available on the Internet. The companion website offers invaluable supplementary materials for instructors and students. Pedagogical features: End-of-chapter summaries, review questions, and exercises. Extensive graphics illustrating the concepts and procedures. Downloadable PowerPoints for each chapter. Downloadable code files (where applicable) for the exercises.
Author : Harvey Weiss
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1995-03
Category : History
ISBN : 0395720281
Discusses various aspects of maps including direction, distance, symbols, latitude, and longitude, how maps are made, special purpose maps, and charts.
Author : Jane Wolff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Architecture
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111940214
Growing worldwide interest in water systems makes this provocative examination of Northern California's Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta far more important than its regional focus suggests. As author Wolff presents the story of the land and water through images, historical data and an intricate mapping system, Delta Primer frames public discussion about the transformation of the American landscape.
Author : Francis James Harvey
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Political Science
ISBN : MINN:31951D028348271
This textbook examines the choices considered when creating geographic representations and cartographic representations, transforming spherical coordinates to planar coordinates, and modeling geographic data. Harvey (geography, University of Minnesota) introduces the three generic options for recording the locations and characteristics of things and events, the principles of remote sensing, map design elements, and geostatistical methods. Fifteen color plates are provided in the middle of the book, while black and white images are scattered throughout.
Author : Chaomei Chen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781447151289
This is an examination of the history and the state of the art of the quest for visualizing scientific knowledge and the dynamics of its development. Through an interdisciplinary perspective this book presents profound visions, pivotal advances, and insightful contributions made by generations of researchers and professionals, which portrays a holistic view of the underlying principles and mechanisms of the development of science. This updated and extended second edition: highlights the latest advances in mapping scientific frontiers examines the foundations of strategies, principles, and design patterns provides an integrated and holistic account of major developments across disciplinary boundaries “Anyone who tries to follow the exponential growth of the literature on citation analysis and scientometrics knows how difficult it is to keep pace. Chaomei Chen has identified the significant methods and applications in visual graphics and made them clear to the uninitiated. Derek Price would have loved this book which not only pays homage to him but also to the key players in information science and a wide variety of others in the sociology and history of science.” – Eugene Garfield “This is a wide ranging book on information visualization, with a specific focus on science mapping. Science mapping is still in its infancy and many intellectual challenges remain to be investigated and many of which are outlined in the final chapter. In this new edition Chaomei Chen has provided an essential text, useful both as a primer for new entrants and as a comprehensive overview of recent developments for the seasoned practitioner.” – Henry Small Chaomei Chen is a Professor in the College of Information Science and Technology at Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA, and a ChangJiang Scholar at Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Information Visualization and the author of Turning Points: The Nature of Creativity (Springer, 2012) and Information Visualization: Beyond the Horizon (Springer, 2004, 2006).
Author : Anton Yuryev
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 870 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2008-02-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781597455282
At the heart of most high-throughput methods is the technique of polymerase chain reaction (PCR). This book focuses on primer design, which is critical to both the efficiency and the accuracy of the PCR. With intricate descriptions of basic approaches as well as specialized methods, "PCR Primer Design" is an exceptional reference for all those involved in studying the genome.
Author : Karen O'Rourke
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-12
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780262528955
An exploration of walking and mapping as both form and content in art projects using old and new technologies, shoe leather and GPS. From Guy Debord in the early 1950s to Richard Long, Janet Cardiff, and Esther Polak more recently, contemporary artists have returned again and again to the walking motif. Today, the convergence of global networks, online databases, and new tools for mobile mapping coincides with a resurgence of interest in walking as an art form. In Walking and Mapping, Karen O'Rourke explores a series of walking/mapping projects by contemporary artists. She offers close readings of these projects—many of which she was able to experience firsthand—and situates them in relation to landmark works from the past half-century. Together, they form a new entity, a dynamic whole greater than the sum of its parts. By alternating close study of selected projects with a broader view of their place in a bigger picture, Walking and Mapping itself maps a complex phenomenon.
Author : Michael Quinn Patton
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-14
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781606238868
Developmental evaluation (DE) offers a powerful approach to monitoring and supporting social innovations by working in partnership with program decision makers. In this book, eminent authority Michael Quinn Patton shows how to conduct evaluations within a DE framework. Patton draws on insights about complex dynamic systems, uncertainty, nonlinearity, and emergence. He illustrates how DE can be used for a range of purposes: ongoing program development, adapting effective principles of practice to local contexts, generating innovations and taking them to scale, and facilitating rapid response in crisis situations. Students and practicing evaluators will appreciate the book's extensive case examples and stories, cartoons, clear writing style, "closer look" sidebars, and summary tables. Provided is essential guidance for making evaluations useful, practical, and credible in support of social change.
