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Broken Web (Paperback)
Lori M Lee
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As new digital forms of formal and informal learning proliferate,
there is an increasing need to better understand how people in
different regions of the world are implementing massive open online
courses (MOOCs) and other forms of open educational resources
(OERs). Educators, researchers, politicians, and numerous other
stakeholders want to grasp what the outcomes of these initiatives
are and how they can be improved. Ongoing e-learning developments
related to both technology and pedagogy have pushed institutions
and organizations to grapple with issues of accreditation,
credentialing, quality standards, innovative assessment, and
learner motivation and attrition, among other areas of concern. In
response, MOOCs and Open Education Around the World explores and
illuminates unique implementations of MOOCs and open education
across regions and nations. The book also focuses on the various
opportunities as well as the dilemmas presented in this rapidly
evolving age of technology-enabled learning. What are the different
delivery formats, interaction possibilities, assessment schemes,
and business models? What are the key controversies or issues that
must be discussed and addressed? This edited collection explains
MOOCs and open education trends and issues in a variety of
contexts, shares key research findings, and provides practical
suggestions and recommendations for the near future.
Pamela M. Lee s New Games revisits postmodernism in light of art
history's more recent embrace of "the contemporary." What can the
theories and practices associated with postmodernism tell us about
the obsession with the contemporary in both the academy and the art
world? In looking at work by Dara Birnbaum, yvind Fahlstr m and
Richard Serra, among others, Lee returns to Jean-Francois Lyotard's
canonical text The Postmodern Condition as a means to understand
more recent art-critical interests in interactivity, collectivism
and neo-liberalism. She reads Lyotard's well-known treatment of
language games relative to the game theory associated with the Cold
War and the rise of the information society. New Games asks readers
to think critically about our recent past and the embattled state
of our contemporary preoccupations.
With a critical introduction by Johanna Burton, New Games is the
fourth and penultimate volume in Routledge s series of short books
on the theories of modernism by leading art historians on
twentieth-century art and art criticism.
Pamela M. Lee s New Games revisits postmodernism in light of art
history's more recent embrace of "the contemporary." What can the
theories and practices associated with postmodernism tell us about
the obsession with the contemporary in both the academy and the art
world? In looking at work by Dara Birnbaum, yvind Fahlstr m and
Richard Serra, among others, Lee returns to Jean-Francois Lyotard's
canonical text The Postmodern Condition as a means to understand
more recent art-critical interests in interactivity, collectivism
and neo-liberalism. She reads Lyotard's well-known treatment of
language games relative to the game theory associated with the Cold
War and the rise of the information society. New Games asks readers
to think critically about our recent past and the embattled state
of our contemporary preoccupations.
With a critical introduction by Johanna Burton, New Games is the
fourth and penultimate volume in Routledge s series of short books
on the theories of modernism by leading art historians on
twentieth-century art and art criticism.
Convergenomics is about the megatrends that are shaping how people
behave and organizations work. In this insightful analysis, Sang
Lee and David Olson describe how globalization, digitization,
changing demographics, changing industry mix, deregulation and
privatization, commoditization of processes, new value chains,
emerging new economies, deteriorating environment, and cultural
conflicts have led to what they define as a convergence revolution.
Lee and Olson discuss this convergence revolution from the
perspectives of technology, industry, knowledge, open-source
networking and bio-artificial convergence, and they explain how
human systems are transformed by what they have named
convergenomics. Understanding convergenomics can lead to innovative
strategic approaches and, the authors contend, more agile
businesses are already employing these approaches to become and
remain competitive and to generate greater value in a world
radically changed by e-commerce. Business leaders and 'students' of
strategy at all levels will learn from this book how revolutionary
developments can be embraced rather than feared, and how technology
that is potentially frightening in its complexity can be harnessed
and used to enable productive collaboration and gain competitive
advantage.
Convergenomics is about the megatrends that are shaping how people
behave and organizations work. In this insightful analysis, Sang
Lee and David Olson describe how globalization, digitization,
changing demographics, changing industry mix, deregulation and
privatization, commoditization of processes, new value chains,
emerging new economies, deteriorating environment, and cultural
conflicts have led to what they define as a convergence revolution.
Lee and Olson discuss this convergence revolution from the
perspectives of technology, industry, knowledge, open-source
networking and bio-artificial convergence, and they explain how
human systems are transformed by what they have named
convergenomics. Understanding convergenomics can lead to innovative
strategic approaches and, the authors contend, more agile
businesses are already employing these approaches to become and
remain competitive and to generate greater value in a world
radically changed by e-commerce. Business leaders and 'students' of
strategy at all levels will learn from this book how revolutionary
developments can be embraced rather than feared, and how technology
that is potentially frightening in its complexity can be harnessed
and used to enable productive collaboration and gain competitive
advantage.
Violence is a research topic that is fraught with difficulties. A notoriously sensitive subject, and one that is presumed to be largely hidden, researchers have long struggled with the question of how to measure its impact and how to explore its incidence. Arising from the ESRC's Violence Research Programme, Researching Violence is a practical guide both to these problems and to the obstacles encountered when negotiating this uneasy terrain. Comprising the reflections of researchers who have worked on diverse projects - from violence in the home to racial violence and homicide - this book demonstrates the ingenuity and at times courageous actions of researchers having to think on their feet. It also investigates the ethical and emotional issues arising from working with the victims and perpetrators of violence. This book will be indispensable for students and academics doing research projects on violence.
Violence is a research topic that is fraught with difficulties. A notoriously sensitive subject, and one that is presumed to be largely hidden, researchers have long struggled with the question of how to measure its impact and how to explore its incidence. Arising from the ESRC's Violence Research Programme, Researching Violence is a practical guide both to theses problems and to the obstacles encountered when negotiating this uneasy terrain. Comprising the reflections of researchers who have worked on diverse projects - from violence in the home to racial violence and homicide - this book demonstrates the ingenuity and at times courageous actions of researchers having to think on their feet. It also investigates the ethical and emotional issues arising from working with the victims and perpetrators of violence. This book will be indispensable for students and academics doing research projects on violence.
Multicultural Education of Children and Adolescents explores the
foundations of diversity through cultural portraits of young people
from a variety of backgrounds, and provides practical strategies
for shaping and implementing a multicultural curriculum. In Part I,
the authors introduce multicultural education as a concept and
document the increasing cultural diversity of the United States.
The text describes, in Part II, various cultural groups-including
African, American Indian, and Hispanic cultures-to help pre-service
teachers better understand the backgrounds of diverse learners.
Part III focuses on topics that educators should consider when
planning and implementing programs that teach acceptance and
respect for cultural diversity. Through this series of applied
chapters, teacher candidates will learn to use the most effective
instructional practices with diverse learners, and to work
successfully with families, school personnel, and administrators to
implement a multicultural program. Content and features new to the
sixth edition include the following: Every chapter opens with a
real-life story that introduces the subject matter by showing the
ideas in action. Points to Ponder boxes urge readers to reflect
more deeply on information they have just read. Additional Case
Studies with accompanying Questions for Discussion in all chapters
enable nuanced consideration of the crucial differences between
culturally specific learning styles. Increased emphasis on Social
Justice and White Privilege, including its effects on all people.
Chapter 13 has been significantly revised to include increased and
updated information on sexual orientation, including transgender
students. Chapters in Part II now feature further expanded sections
on socioeconomic status and conditions of each ethnic group.
This book discusses advanced instrumental techniques for the rapid
bioassay of toxic materials, creep analysis of Delrin stents in
cardiac bioprosthesis devices using finite element analysis, and
the potential use of electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis
for study of biomaterial surface.
Multicultural Education of Children and Adolescents explores the
foundations of diversity through cultural portraits of young people
from a variety of backgrounds, and provides practical strategies
for shaping and implementing a multicultural curriculum. In Part I,
the authors introduce multicultural education as a concept and
document the increasing cultural diversity of the United States.
The text describes, in Part II, various cultural groups-including
African, American Indian, and Hispanic cultures-to help pre-service
teachers better understand the backgrounds of diverse learners.
Part III focuses on topics that educators should consider when
planning and implementing programs that teach acceptance and
respect for cultural diversity. Through this series of applied
chapters, teacher candidates will learn to use the most effective
instructional practices with diverse learners, and to work
successfully with families, school personnel, and administrators to
implement a multicultural program. Content and features new to the
sixth edition include the following: Every chapter opens with a
real-life story that introduces the subject matter by showing the
ideas in action. Points to Ponder boxes urge readers to reflect
more deeply on information they have just read. Additional Case
Studies with accompanying Questions for Discussion in all chapters
enable nuanced consideration of the crucial differences between
culturally specific learning styles. Increased emphasis on Social
Justice and White Privilege, including its effects on all people.
Chapter 13 has been significantly revised to include increased and
updated information on sexual orientation, including transgender
students. Chapters in Part II now feature further expanded sections
on socioeconomic status and conditions of each ethnic group.
Danger lurks within the roots of Forest of Souls, an epic,
unrelenting tale of destiny and sisterhood, perfect for fans of
Naomi Novik, Susan Dennard, and Netflix's The Witcher! A
tantalizing beginning to a rich new fantasy series." --Traci Chee,
NYT bestselling author of The Reader trilogy Absolutely
enchanting." - Natalie C. Parker, author of Seafire You won't want
to escape." - Sarah Henning, author of the Sea Witch Will leave you
shouting sisters unite!" - Mindee Arnett, author of Onyx &
Ivory and Avalon Sirscha Ashwyn comes from nothing, but she's
intent on becoming something. After years of training to become the
queen's next royal spy, her plans are derailed when shamans attack
and kill her best friend Saengo. And then Sirscha, somehow,
restores Saengo to life. Unveiled as the first soulguide in living
memory, Sirscha is summoned to the domain of the Spider King. For
centuries, he has used his influence over the Dead Wood--an ancient
forest possessed by souls--to enforce peace between the kingdoms.
Now, with the trees growing wild and untamed, only a soulguide can
restrain them. As war looms, Sirscha must master her newly awakened
abilities before the trees shatter the brittle peace, or worse,
claim Saengo, the friend she would die for.
This is the first general monograph on ancient Greek dress in
English to be published in more than a century. By applying modern
dress theory to the ancient evidence, this book reconstructs the
social meanings attached to the dressed body in ancient Greece.
Whereas many scholars have focused on individual aspects of ancient
Greek dress, from the perspectives of literary, visual, and
archaeological sources, this volume synthesizes the diverse
evidence and offers fresh insights into this essential aspect of
ancient society. Intended to be accessible to nonspecialists as
well as classicists, and students as well as academic
professionals, this book will find a wide audience.
Multicultural Counseling and Psychotherapy, 6th ed, offers
counseling students and professionals a distinctive lifespan
approach that emphasizes the importance of social justice and
diversity in mental health practice. Chapters include case studies,
reflection questions, and examinations of current issues in the
field. Each chapter also discusses the ways in which a broad range
of factors-including sexuality, race, gender identity, and
socioeconomic conditions-affect clients' mental health, and gives
students the information they need to best serve clients from
diverse backgrounds.
As scholars and administrators have sharpened their focus on higher
education beyond trends in access and graduation rates for
underrepresented college students, there are growing calls for
understanding the experiential dimensions of college life. This
contributed book explores what actually happens on campus as
students from an increasingly wide range of backgrounds enroll and
share space. Chapter authors investigate how students of differing
socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, and racial/ethnic groups
navigate academic institutions alongside each other. Rather than
treat diversity as mere difference, this volume provides dynamic
analyses of how students come to experience both power and
marginality in their campus lives. Each chapter comprises an
empirical qualitative study from scholars engaged in cutting-edge
research about campus life. This exciting book provides
administrators and faculty new ways to think about students'
vulnerabilities and strengths.
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Acute Liver Failure (Paperback)
William M. Lee, Roger Williams; Foreword by Jean-Pierre Benhamou, Jacques Bernuau
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R1,734
Discovery Miles 17 340
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Acute liver failure (ALF), or fulminant hepatic failure, is a
distinct clinical syndrome which crosses medical disciplines. A
relatively rare condition, ALF remains a major focus of clinical
and research attention and with the advent of transplantation, the
importance of understanding management of ALF has taken on a new
urgency. In this 1997 volume, the editors bring together a
distinguished team of contributors to describe the aetiology,
pathology and treatment of this important syndrome. Also covered
are consensus techniques in liver transplantation for ALF patients,
as well as descriptions of artificial and bioartificial liver
assist devices. A section on future treatments includes hepatocyte
transplantation, auxiliary grafts and other temporary liver
support. Notable for the high level of authors' expertise, this
comprehensive volume should prove invaluable to internists,
gastroenterologists, surgeons, and intensive care providers.
Multicultural Counseling and Psychotherapy, 6th ed, offers
counseling students and professionals a distinctive lifespan
approach that emphasizes the importance of social justice and
diversity in mental health practice. Chapters include case studies,
reflection questions, and examinations of current issues in the
field. Each chapter also discusses the ways in which a broad range
of factors-including sexuality, race, gender identity, and
socioeconomic conditions-affect clients' mental health, and gives
students the information they need to best serve clients from
diverse backgrounds.
As new digital forms of formal and informal learning proliferate,
there is an increasing need to better understand how people in
different regions of the world are implementing massive open online
courses (MOOCs) and other forms of open educational resources
(OERs). Educators, researchers, politicians, and numerous other
stakeholders want to grasp what the outcomes of these initiatives
are and how they can be improved. Ongoing e-learning developments
related to both technology and pedagogy have pushed institutions
and organizations to grapple with issues of accreditation,
credentialing, quality standards, innovative assessment, and
learner motivation and attrition, among other areas of concern. In
response, MOOCs and Open Education Around the World explores and
illuminates unique implementations of MOOCs and open education
across regions and nations. The book also focuses on the various
opportunities as well as the dilemmas presented in this rapidly
evolving age of technology-enabled learning. What are the different
delivery formats, interaction possibilities, assessment schemes,
and business models? What are the key controversies or issues that
must be discussed and addressed? This edited collection explains
MOOCs and open education trends and issues in a variety of
contexts, shares key research findings, and provides practical
suggestions and recommendations for the near future.
As scholars and administrators have sharpened their focus on higher
education beyond trends in access and graduation rates for
underrepresented college students, there are growing calls for
understanding the experiential dimensions of college life. This
contributed book explores what actually happens on campus as
students from an increasingly wide range of backgrounds enroll and
share space. Chapter authors investigate how students of differing
socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, and racial/ethnic groups
navigate academic institutions alongside each other. Rather than
treat diversity as mere difference, this volume provides dynamic
analyses of how students come to experience both power and
marginality in their campus lives. Each chapter comprises an
empirical qualitative study from scholars engaged in cutting-edge
research about campus life. This exciting book provides
administrators and faculty new ways to think about students'
vulnerabilities and strengths.
New strategies and techniques for today's fast-paced discovery
process
Today, the pressure is on for high-throughput approaches to
accelerate the generation, identification, and optimization of
molecules with desirable drug properties. As traditional methods of
analysis become antiquated, new analytical strategies and
techniques are necessary to meet sample throughput requirements and
manpower constraints. Among them, mass spectrometry has grown to be
a front-line tool throughout drug discovery.
Integrated Strategies for Drug Discovery Using Mass Spectrometry
provides a thorough review of current analytical approaches,
industry practices, and strategies in drug discovery. The topics
represent current industry benchmarks in specific drug discovery
activities that deal with proteomics, biomarker discovery,
metabonomic approaches for toxicity screening, lead identification,
compound libraries, quantitative bioanalytical support,
biotransformation, reactive metabolite characterization, lead
optimization, pharmaceutical property profiling, sample preparation
strategies, and automation.
THIS BOOK:
* Clearly explains how drug discovery and mass spectrometry are
interconnected
* Discusses the uses and limitations of various types of mass
spectrometry in various aspects of drug discovery
* Prominently features analytical applications that require
trace-mixture analysis
* Provides industry applications and real-world examples
* Shares historical background information on various techniques to
aid in the understanding of how and why new methods are now being
employed to analyze samples
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