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The chapters contributed to this book have been written by the
staff and associates of The Tavistock Consultancy Service, whose
distinctive competence is in the human dimension of enterprise and
the dynamics of the workplace. From their own perspectives, they
tell a story of the experience of working as consultants over the
decade with individuals, teams and whole organizations. The
intention is to identify and explore some of the key themes that
have emerged and how these affect and influence the understanding
of leadership and management in contemporary organizations. No
attempt is made to reach a consensus, but rather to raise and map
out a territory of continuing question and debate. The themes
covered in the book are: the emotional world of the organisation
and its significance for understanding, decision and action;
different perspectives on the nature and exercise of leadership;
the dynamics of resistance to change and of creativity; the impact
of contextual change on re-shaping the concept of the organization;
different ways organizations are responding to issues of personal
challenge or vulnerability.Contributors: David Armstrong, Andrew
Cooper, Tim Dartington, William Halton, Sharon Horowitz, Linda
Hoyle, Clare Huffington, Kim James, Anton Obholzer, Jane Pooley
This indispensable book critically sets out the skills and
knowledge required by a specialist educator for students who
present with dyslexia. The British Dyslexia Association
Professional Criteria (BDA, 2012) provides an anchor throughout for
this book's content. Chapters are explicitly mapped to specific
professional criteria, offering the reader confidence that guidance
in Key Perspectives on Dyslexia is underpinned by this
internationally recognised professional framework. Key issues in
the education and care of those affected by dyslexia are critically
explained and explored in this publication, using both author's
years of specialist experience in this field. As established
scholars both authors also suggest how research can inform and
enrich how an educator responds to these issues. The content of
this book includes: Detailed case studies disclosing how dyslexia
presents in different individuals and which richly illuminate the
issues considered by each chapter A concise examination of reading
instruction in the context of typically-developing students and in
relation to those who present with dyslexia: this incorporates an
expert but accessible review of international policy and
educational practice, including influential findings from research
Detailed guidance on how to identify possible dyslexia and key
issues to consider in referral and assessment of those affected,
including associated models here such as Response to Intervention
(RTI) Consideration of intelligence and in how this figures in
relation to assessment for dyslexia, including the possible role of
intellectual disability (ID). Comprehensive evaluation of the role
of behaviour in relation to dyslexia, with guidance on how this can
be used to inform a programme of support for students with social,
emotional or behavioural difficulties (EBD/SEBD). Consideration of
how the professional role of a specialist educator might travel
across the English speaking world and also beyond in China or
India. Key Perspectives on Dyslexia is an essential text for
educators and will become a landmark guide for educational practice
and policy.
The Routledge Handbook of International Law provides a definitive
global survey of the interaction of international politics and
international law. Each chapter is written by a leading expert and
provides a state of the art overview of the most significant areas
within the field. This highly topical collection of specially
commissioned papers from both established authorities and rising
stars is split into four key sections: The Nature of International
Law including the interaction between the disciplines of
International Law and International Relations The Evolution of
International Law progressing from the ancient world to present
day. Law and Power in International Society discussing topical
issues such as the war in Iraq and the international criminal court
Key Issues in International Law including international refugee
law, indigenous rights, intellectual property, trade and the
challenges presented by "new terrorism". A comprehensive survey of
the state of the discipline, The Routledge Handbook of
International Law is an essential work of reference for scholars
and practitioners of international Law.
Educational Trends Exposed explains and critically reviews eighteen
of the most prevalent trends sweeping schools, colleges and
universities over the last decade and beyond. Amid the buzz from
news outlets, websites and social media peddling 'this works'
approaches and 'quick fix' solutions, this book provides educators
with a practical tool to help answer important questions such as:
what does this trend actually involve? Is it worth the investment
of time and resources? Does it work - what does research say? Do
the claimed benefits to students outweigh any downsides? In this
timely book, David Armstrong and Gill Armstrong cast a critical,
expert eye over these trends, referencing the latest research and
offering a framework for considering educational trends, empowering
readers as informed critical consumers. They argue that trends
disclose deeper truths about the state and direction of
contemporary public education in Australia, England and the US and
provide original, thought-provoking analysis. This book
demonstrates that a greater understanding of trends can teach some
important lessons, including how parents, teachers and educational
decisions makers can agitate and collaborate for a modernised and
more socially equitable education system. Educational Trends
Exposed is essential reading for pre- and in-service teachers, and
all educational decision makers who are faced with a choice of
which trend, if any, to follow.
Giving an overview of the origins and history of the Cold War, this
work considers whether the Cold War is truly over, and what the
effects have been on Europe, and the former Soviet Union, as well
as US foreign policy.
This book revisits the theory of social systems as a defence
against anxiety. It explores this theory as a generative paradigm,
capable both of theoretical extension and of empirical application
to different institutional settings.
Educational Trends Exposed explains and critically reviews eighteen
of the most prevalent trends sweeping schools, colleges and
universities over the last decade and beyond. Amid the buzz from
news outlets, websites and social media peddling 'this works'
approaches and 'quick fix' solutions, this book provides educators
with a practical tool to help answer important questions such as:
what does this trend actually involve? Is it worth the investment
of time and resources? Does it work - what does research say? Do
the claimed benefits to students outweigh any downsides? In this
timely book, David Armstrong and Gill Armstrong cast a critical,
expert eye over these trends, referencing the latest research and
offering a framework for considering educational trends, empowering
readers as informed critical consumers. They argue that trends
disclose deeper truths about the state and direction of
contemporary public education in Australia, England and the US and
provide original, thought-provoking analysis. This book
demonstrates that a greater understanding of trends can teach some
important lessons, including how parents, teachers and educational
decisions makers can agitate and collaborate for a modernised and
more socially equitable education system. Educational Trends
Exposed is essential reading for pre- and in-service teachers, and
all educational decision makers who are faced with a choice of
which trend, if any, to follow.
Both as a practitioner and a thinker, David Armstrong has, for many
years, been a leading figure internationally in the fields of
organizational consultancy and group relations. In papers presented
at a wide range of gatherings -- in North America, Israel,
Australia and Bulgaria, as well as in mainland Europe and the
United Kingdom -- he has produced a body of work in which he
explores the practical application of psychoanalytic thinking in
organizational contexts. He is particularly well-known for his
innovative interpretations of the ideas of Wilfred Bion. This book
brings together for the first time his key writings in this area,
and should become essential reading for managers and leaders who
wish to deepen their understanding of their experiences in their
roles, as well as for organizational consultants, academics and
students of organizations. These are "occasional" pieces: that is,
they were written for specific occasions and specific audiences.
Together they make up a fascinating range of novel ideas that are
both theoretically challenging and deeply practical, illustrated as
they are throughout by case material from his work with
organizational clients. Each chapter is set in context, to explain
the evolution of the ideas presented, and the Introduction, written
for the occasion, both sets the whole in context and expands on the
key notion of "organization-in-the-mind."
Giving an overview of the origins and history of the Cold War, this
work considers whether the Cold War is truly over, and what the
effects have been on Europe, and the former Soviet Union, as well
as US foreign policy.
A PDF version of this book is available for free in open access via
www.tandfebooks.com as well as the OAPEN Library platform,
www.oapen.org. It has been made available under a Creative Commons
Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 3.0 license and is part
of the OAPEN-UK research project. Structures and processes
occurring within and between states are no longer the only - or
even the most important - determinants of those political, economic
and social developments and dynamics that shape the modern world.
Many issues, including the environment, health, crime, drugs,
migration and terrorism, can no longer be contained within national
boundaries. As a result, it is not always possible to identify the
loci for authority and legitimacy, and the role of governments has
been called into question. Civil Society anf International
Governance critically analyses the increasing impact of
nongovernmental organisations and civil society on global and
regional governance. Written from the standpoint of advocates of
civil society and addressing the role of civil society in relation
to the UN, the IMF, the G8 and the WTO, this volume assess the role
of various non-state actors from three perspectives: theoretical
aspects, civil society interaction with the European Union and
civil society and regional governance outside Europe, specifically
Africa, East Asia and the Middle East. It demonstrates that civil
society's role has been more complex than one defined in terms,
essentially, of resistance and includes actual participation in
governance as well as multi-facetted contributions to legitimising
and democratising global and regional governance. This book will be
of interest to students and scholars of political science,
international relations, civil society, sociology, European
politics and global governance.
This indispensable book critically sets out the skills and
knowledge required by a specialist educator for students who
present with dyslexia. The British Dyslexia Association
Professional Criteria (BDA, 2012) provides an anchor throughout for
this book's content. Chapters are explicitly mapped to specific
professional criteria, offering the reader confidence that guidance
in Key Perspectives on Dyslexia is underpinned by this
internationally recognised professional framework. Key issues in
the education and care of those affected by dyslexia are critically
explained and explored in this publication, using both author's
years of specialist experience in this field. As established
scholars both authors also suggest how research can inform and
enrich how an educator responds to these issues. The content of
this book includes: Detailed case studies disclosing how dyslexia
presents in different individuals and which richly illuminate the
issues considered by each chapter A concise examination of reading
instruction in the context of typically-developing students and in
relation to those who present with dyslexia: this incorporates an
expert but accessible review of international policy and
educational practice, including influential findings from research
Detailed guidance on how to identify possible dyslexia and key
issues to consider in referral and assessment of those affected,
including associated models here such as Response to Intervention
(RTI) Consideration of intelligence and in how this figures in
relation to assessment for dyslexia, including the possible role of
intellectual disability (ID). Comprehensive evaluation of the role
of behaviour in relation to dyslexia, with guidance on how this can
be used to inform a programme of support for students with social,
emotional or behavioural difficulties (EBD/SEBD). Consideration of
how the professional role of a specialist educator might travel
across the English speaking world and also beyond in China or
India. Key Perspectives on Dyslexia is an essential text for
educators and will become a landmark guide for educational practice
and policy.
The Routledge Handbook of International Law provides a
definitive global survey of the interaction of international
politics and international law. Each chapter is written by a
leading expert and provides a state of the art overview of the most
significant areas within the field.
This highly topical collection of specially commissioned papers
from both established authorities and rising stars is split into
four key sections:
- The Nature of International Law including the interaction
between the disciplines of International Law and International
Relations
- The Evolution of International Law progressing from the ancient
world to present day.
- Law and Power in International Society discussing topical
issues such as the war in Iraq and the international criminal
court
- Key Issues in International Law including international refugee
law, indigenous rights, intellectual property, trade and the
challenges presented by "new terrorism."
A comprehensive survey of the state of the discipline, The
Routledge Handbook of International Law is an essential work of
reference for scholars and practitioners of international Law.
A PDF version of this book is available for free in open access via
www.tandfebooks.com as well as the OAPEN Library platform,
www.oapen.org. It has been made available under a Creative Commons
Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 3.0 license and is part
of the OAPEN-UK research project. Structures and processes
occurring within and between states are no longer the only - or
even the most important - determinants of those political, economic
and social developments and dynamics that shape the modern world.
Many issues, including the environment, health, crime, drugs,
migration and terrorism, can no longer be contained within national
boundaries. As a result, it is not always possible to identify the
loci for authority and legitimacy, and the role of governments has
been called into question. Civil Society anf International
Governance critically analyses the increasing impact of
nongovernmental organisations and civil society on global and
regional governance. Written from the standpoint of advocates of
civil society and addressing the role of civil society in relation
to the UN, the IMF, the G8 and the WTO, this volume assess the role
of various non-state actors from three perspectives: theoretical
aspects, civil society interaction with the European Union and
civil society and regional governance outside Europe, specifically
Africa, East Asia and the Middle East. It demonstrates that civil
society's role has been more complex than one defined in terms,
essentially, of resistance and includes actual participation in
governance as well as multi-facetted contributions to legitimising
and democratising global and regional governance. This book will be
of interest to students and scholars of political science,
international relations, civil society, sociology, European
politics and global governance.
The chapters contributed to this book have been written by the
staff and associates of The Tavistock Consultancy Service, whose
distinctive competence is in the human dimension of enterprise and
the dynamics of the workplace. The intention is to identify and
explore some of the key themes that have emerged, such as the
emotional world of the org
This book revisits the theory of social systems as a defence
against anxiety. It explores this theory as a generative paradigm,
capable both of theoretical extension and of empirical application
to different institutional settings.
The author has been a leading figure internationally in the fields
of organizational consultancy and group relations for many years.
Robert French and Russ Vince have gathered together, for the first
time, his key writings in this area. This is essential reading for
managers and leaders, as well as organizational consultants,
academics and students of organizations. Part of the Tavistock
Clinic Series.
The Special Operations Executive (SOE) was the paramount Allied
sabotage force of the Second World War. Its job - in Churchill's
words - was to "set Europe ablaze" through the use of sabotage,
insurrection and assassination. One of its "shining Stars" and
"legends" was the close-combat pistol instructor, Colonel Hector
Grant-Taylor. Grant-Taylor taught the commandos, secret agents and
irregular soldiers the art of how to kill at close quarters. He
taught them how to be ruthless, lethal and covert, and yet his own
life was itself a mystery worthy of a John Buchan thriller novel.
Misinformation, deception, bravery, murder, and ultimately
redemption, all play a part in his story. At Close Quarters finally
puts to rest the myths and legends that surrounded his life, and
unravels the mysterious truth behind the enigma that was Colonel
Hector Grant-Taylor!
"This book presents a stimulating and up-to-date overview of the
context of education in SEN and suggests how educators can address
special needs most effectively by keeping in mind an image of the
development of the whole child. The editors have assembled an
impressive range of thought-provoking contributions to the ongoing
debate on the actual, the possible and the ideal responses that our
education system makes or could make to the needs of its most
vulnerable students." Tony Cline, Educational Psychology Group,
University College London, UK. "This book provides readers with a
fresh, often incisive approach to many perennial issues in
education. These include but are not limited to socio-political
agendas in inclusion, labelling, learners' self esteem and the
delicate balance between different specialists within school
systems that must be achieved in the best interest of the child
with or without special educational needs and disabilities.
Although written for a UK readership, the editors have ensured that
the content of most chapters transcends national and systems
boundaries with a healthy balance between psychological /
educational theory and its real world application in contexts that
may not be instantly responsive to the child's changing needs." Dr
Victor Martinelli, University of Malta, Malta. "This book provides
a welcome overview and commentary on current complex issues and
problems affecting all those with an interest in children and young
people with special educational needs. Ranging, as it does, from
matters surrounding individuals such as labelling, therapeutic work
and self-esteem to wider political, historical and socio- cultural
influences, it provides the reader with a challenging, informed and
critical set of perspectives. Its strength is the manner in which
it tackles complex issues, providing thought-provoking views for
those well versed in the world of special educational needs but
also ensuring clear, comprehensive background information for
novice readers of this topic. This book is an excellent compilation
of relevant contemporary pieces thoughtfully woven together by
highly skilled, well-placed editors." Jane Leadbetter, University
of Birmingham, UK. This thought-provoking and accessible book
provides an overview of key issues in the education of children
with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Written by highly
experienced practitioners and educationalists, the book explores a
range of approaches for working with this diverse group of learners
and invites you to consider your possible responses. The book
begins with an historical overview of Special Educational Needs and
Disabilities and a critical guide to current policy. The
contributors then expertly explore and summarise many of the
fascinating topics which arise in practice and scholarly research
in this area, including: Ethical and practical implications of
labelling children and young people with forms of special
educational needs or disabilityThe role of special schools,
particularly in light of enduring debates about
inclusion/exclusionWhat increased student participation, student
voice and other facets of a democratic classroom mean for students
with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities The contributions
psychology can make to developing and enriching educational
practice Understanding 'behaviour' in relation to children and
young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Case
studies are used to illustrate these discussions and the book
includes suggested protocols for good practice throughout.
Throughout the book the reader is asked to reflect on the issues
presented and come to their own decisions about what represents
good practice in their setting.The journey concludes with a look at
a possible 'ideal' school or educational setting for children with
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Contemporary Issues in
Special Educational Needs is an invaluable guide for trainee and
qualified teachers, learning support staff, SENCO's, local
authority officers, educational consultants and educational
psychologists.
In this fully updated and revised edition, the authors explore the
evolution, nature and function of international law in world
politics and situate international law in its historical and
political context. They propose three interdisciplinary 'lenses'
(realist, liberal and constructivist) through which to view the
role of international law in world politics and suggest that the
concept of an international society provides the overall context
within which international legal developments occur. These
theoretical perspectives offer different ways of looking at
international law in terms of what it is, how it works and how it
changes. Topics covered include the use of force, international
crimes, human rights, international trade and the environment. The
new edition also contains more material on non-western
perspectives, international institutions and non-state actors and a
new bibliography. Each chapter features discussion questions and
guides to further reading.
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