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In Irma Collins' Dictionary of Music Education, readers find more
than just a lexicon. It is a journey through musical time and the
story of the evolution of music education. Dictionary of Music
Education includes entries on notable individuals, critical terms,
important events, and key organizations, offering readers a broad
survey of the field of music education. In addition to coverage of
the topic in the United States, Collins includes information on
other English-speaking regions-the United Kingdom, Canada,
Australia, among others-emphasizing the impact music education
researchers and organizations have had on one another across the
globe. Biographical entries encompass performing musicians and
music educators who were among the founding or first expositors or
implementers of key pedagogical tools and methods. Terms include
standard concepts in the field of music education itself and that
are used universally among them. Event and organization entries
comprise those critical to the advancement of music education
regionally, nationally and internationally. Dictionary of Music
Education also includes a timeline, cross-references, and an
extensive bibliography.This work is aimed at anyone involved in the
field of music education, from students in music education programs
and music faculty to administrators and private instructors.
Feminist psychology is vigorous, creative, and increasingly
activist. This volume reflects women's diversity and incorporates
strategies for social action and opportunities for political
activism. It anticipates trends and developments in the psychology
of women and feminist psychology. Chapters include those about
women and self-esteem, leadership skills, welfare reform,
spirituality, and domestic violence. The emphasis on social
activism is unique. Unusual and cutting-edge research methodologies
and techniques are also discussed.
This book will be of interest to clinicians and scholars aiming
to enhance their expertise and awareness in this field. The focus
on contemporary research and future directions of the psychology of
women will be a welcome, sophisticated addition to a syllabus for
graduate courses in the psychology of women.
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In an unusual blend of fiction and nonfiction, A Pioneer Sampler chronicles one year in the lives of the Robinson family. Illustrated historical notes enlarge on the social history and describe activities related to the stories, from churning butter to predicting the weather. Young readers are invited to try their hand at these tasks to experience a bit of pioneer life.
Recent startling successes in machine intelligence using a
technique called 'deep learning' seem to blur the line between
human and machine as never before. Are computers on the cusp of
becoming so intelligent that they will render humans obsolete?
Harry Collins argues we are getting ahead of ourselves, caught up
in images of a fantastical future dreamt up in fictional
portrayals. The greater present danger is that we lose sight of the
very real limitations of artificial intelligence and readily
enslave ourselves to stupid computers: the 'Surrender'. By
dissecting the intricacies of language use and meaning, Collins
shows how far we have to go before we cannot distinguish between
the social understanding of humans and computers. When the stakes
are so high, we need to set the bar higher: to rethink
'intelligence' and recognize its inherent social basis. Only if
machine learning succeeds on this count can we congratulate
ourselves on having produced artificial intelligence.
Review: I read this short book with admiration -- an analysis by a
social scientist which (unlike much of that genre) should resonate
with most actual researchers. Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal and
Former President of the Royal Society Packed into a slim polemic
that succinctly yet movingly distills years of painstaking research
into expertise, Harry Collins delivers an immensely rich book-- a
thorough cultural and intellectual analysis of why attitudes
towards towards scientific expertise have changed, and why a new
view of them needs to be adopted, to preserve society. Readers who
are new to Collins's ideas will find come away with a fresh take on
explosive controversies, including Climategate and anti-vaccination
campaigns. Long time readers of Collins will be amazed at how
accessible his technical arguments are and the big impact that's
made by seeing them integrated into a gripping, short-form
narrative. Evan Selinger, Rochester Institute of Technology.
"Platinum Instamaths is a carefully graded book of Mathematics exercises designed to promote mathematical practice and understanding in a fun and easy way. It is a structured way for learners to practise and consolidate their Mathematics skills as they fill in their answers in the spaces provided in the book.
A complete set of answers is provided in the centre of the book so that Platinum Instamaths can be used by learners for self-study.
This new edition of Instamaths is packed with new exercises and has been updated to align with the South African Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS). The material covers all the required Mathematics concepts and skills, ensuring that the level is appropriate and that adequate progression occurs."
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