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Provides a concise up-to-date introduction to and overview of black
nationalism in American historyThis analytical introduction
assesses contrasting definitions of black nationalism in America,
thereby providing an overview of its development and varied
manifestations across two centuries. Its aim is to evaluate
historiographical debates and synthesize a broad range of
scholarship, much of it published since the beginning of the new
millennium. However, unlike some of that work, this book offers a
critical perspective that avoids advocacy or condemnation of black
nationalism by examining major black nationalist thinkers, leaders
and organizations as well as discussing some lesser-known groups
and figures, the nature of black nationalism's appeal and the
position of women in and their contributions to black
nationalism.Key FeaturesConsiders divergent definitions of black
nationalism, providing an understanding of the nature of black
nationalismOutlines historiography with an up-to-date assessment of
key debates and leading scholarshipConsiders continuity,
encouraging discussion of whether black nationalism was essentially
unchanging or reflective of particular historical
circumstancesLooks beyond leading figures to understand how, why
and when black nationalism gained support
The importance of learning in the workplace has long been
recognised in clinical education, however the twin demands of the
explosion in clinical knowledge and the changing dynamics of the
clinical workplace have exposed the shortcomings of existing
clinical learning practices and understandings of clinical learning
in the workplace. There is a growing demand for conceptual and
methodological tools that can help to develop understanding of the
complex set of relationships involved in learning in professional
healthcare contexts. This ground-breaking volume brings together
the work of pioneering scholars of learning and is unique in
providing a detailed account of socio-cultural theory in relation
to clinical education. Work-based Learning in Clinical Settings
clearly illustrates the potential breadth of application and the
strength and diversity of research in this field. Each chapter
engages with a distinct issue and follows a specific structure to
present an extended case-based presentation of the research that
explains the: .architecture of the concept or theory .application
of the concept/theory to clinical education .methodological
approaches used as well as the implications and limitations .
understanding of the workplace clinical learning that emerged as a
result of the research It is ideal for professionals in clinical
education, healthcare policy makers and shapers, and postgraduate
students who will find the thorough, innovative research
enlightening.
Abbreviations contribute to enhanced efficiency of writing,
reading, and speaking, as well as greater comprehension of
technical and scientific articles, reports, and lectures. They
serve to reduce the time and cost of writing, typing, editing, and
composition resetting. They also decrease the space required for
texts, tables, and diagrams. As such, abbreviations are beneficial
tools that enhance the dynamics of technical language. The
Comprehensive Glossary of Telecom Abbreviations and Acronyms is a
collection of over 16,000 entries that cover the fields of
telecommunications, satellite communications, marine
communications, radar and military communications, avionics,
electronics, computer, Internet, radio and television broadcasting,
fiber optics communications, information technology (IT),
Information Communication Technology (ICT), remote sensing,
cellular networks, Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR), and ham radio.
It pays particular attention to the abbreviations used in ITU,
Intelsat, IMO, IMSO, and APSCC documents. The glossary also
contains abbreviations commonly found in telecom magazines,
contracts, and financial documents. In addition, it includes
entries that reflect the common terminology used by major telecom
companies and operators, as well as those used by specialized
institutions and standard organizations such as IEEE, ETSI, IETF,
ISO, and GSM. It also includes abbreviations on new technologies. A
thorough and essential reference, the Comprehensive Glossary of
Telecom Abbreviations and Acronyms helps keep engineers, technical
writers, technicians, and university students up to speed on the
vast amount of terminology that comes their way.
"MRCP Part 1 Self-Assessment" is the perfect revision aid. Drawn
from the highly successful Medical Masterclass material from the
Royal College of Physicians of London, this concise volume is
specifically designed to cover the topics and format found in the
Membership to the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) Part 1
examination. The large scale, lavishly illustrated, full-colour
format makes it easy to comprehend complex topics. With
contributions from an extensive list of prestigious and
authoritative professionals, the questions cover all areas of
assessment, including the scientific background the medicine,
general clinical skills, acute medicine and a range of specialties.
It is ideal for examination MRCP candidates, doctors preparing for
the European Diploma in internal medicine and junior doctors
wanting to revise their knowledge and skills.'This collection of
self-assessment questions and explanatory answers has been drawn
from Medical Masterclass, which is produced and published by the
Royal College of Physicians of London. The questions have been
specifically written to help doctors in their first few years of
training to test and revise their medical knowledge and skills; and
in particular to pass postgraduate examinations, such as the
MRCP(UK)' - John D Firth, in the Introduction.
This introduction to the Civil Rights Movement synthesises its
history, explaining its origins, development and results as well as
historiographical debates. A survey based on a wealth of recent
scholarship, it provides a critical perspective on the movement,
eschewing the celebratory tone that pervades much of the current
literature, and taking into account the African-American
community's diversity. Mark Newman outlines the range of white
responses to the movement and analyses both northern and southern
opinion. He examines the role of the federal government, the church
and organised labour, as well as assessing the impact of the Cold
War. The book discusses local, regional, and national civil rights
campaigns; the utility of non-violent direct action; and the
resurgence of black nationalism. And it explains the development,
achievements and disintegration of the national civil rights
coalition, the role of Martin Luther King Jr and the contribution
of many otherwise ordinary men and women to the movement. The
insufficiently appreciated National Association for the Advancement
of Colored People receives particular attention, with contrasts
drawn between the national office and state conferences and local
branches. In detailing and assessing the African-American struggle
between the 1930s and 1980s, Newman widens the movement's
traditional chronology, offering readers a broad-ranging history.
Key Features *Covers both the north and south of America *Broad
chronological coverage -- begins in 1941 and ends in 1989, covering
the origins and long-term effects of the movement *Discusses the
historiography of the CRM, at an appropriate level for
undergraduates
Provides a concise up-to-date introduction to and overview of black
nationalism in American historyThis analytical introduction
assesses contrasting definitions of black nationalism in America,
thereby providing an overview of its development and varied
manifestations across two centuries. Its aim is to evaluate
historiographical debates and synthesize a broad range of
scholarship, much of it published since the beginning of the new
millennium. However, unlike some of that work, this book offers a
critical perspective that avoids advocacy or condemnation of black
nationalism by examining major black nationalist thinkers, leaders
and organizations as well as discussing some lesser-known groups
and figures, the nature of black nationalism's appeal and the
position of women in and their contributions to black
nationalism.Key FeaturesConsiders divergent definitions of black
nationalism, providing an understanding of the nature of black
nationalismOutlines historiography with an up-to-date assessment of
key debates and leading scholarshipConsiders continuity,
encouraging discussion of whether black nationalism was essentially
unchanging or reflective of particular historical
circumstancesLooks beyond leading figures to understand how, why
and when black nationalism gained support
From the Internet to networks of friendship, disease
transmission, and even terrorism, the concept--and the reality--of
networks has come to pervade modern society. But what exactly is a
network? What different types of networks are there? Why are they
interesting, and what can they tell us? In recent years, scientists
from a range of fields--including mathematics, physics, computer
science, sociology, and biology--have been pursuing these questions
and building a new "science of networks." This book brings together
for the first time a set of seminal articles representing research
from across these disciplines. It is an ideal sourcebook for the
key research in this fast-growing field.
The book is organized into four sections, each preceded by an
editors' introduction summarizing its contents and general theme.
The first section sets the stage by discussing some of the
historical antecedents of contemporary research in the area. From
there the book moves to the empirical side of the science of
networks before turning to the foundational modeling ideas that
have been the focus of much subsequent activity. The book closes by
taking the reader to the cutting edge of network science--the
relationship between network structure and system dynamics. From
network robustness to the spread of disease, this section offers a
potpourri of topics on this rapidly expanding frontier of the new
science.
Aimed at helping the physics student to develop a solid grasp of
basic graduate-level material, this book presents worked solutions
to a wide range of informative problems. These problems have been
culled from the preliminary and general examinations created by the
physics department at Princeton University for its graduate
program. The authors, all students who have successfully completed
the examinations, selected these problems on the basis of
usefulness, interest, and originality, and have provided highly
detailed solutions to each one. Their book will be a valuable
resource not only to other students but to college physics teachers
as well. The first four chapters pose problems in the areas of
mechanics, electricity and magnetism, quantum mechanics, and
thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, thereby serving as a
review of material typically covered in undergraduate courses.
Later chapters deal with material new to most first-year graduate
students, challenging them on such topics as condensed matter,
relativity and astrophysics, nuclear physics, elementary particles,
and atomic and general physics.
During many years of photographing wildlife, Mark Newman has often
captured his subjects in comic poses. This is the first time that
these endearing images have appeared in a single collection,
accompanied here by humorous captions.
This young adult novel is the story of a girl and a wild horse in
the Wyoming wilderness, set in contemporary times.
A complete introduction to the field of computational physics, with
examples and exercises in the Python programming language.
Computers play a central role in virtually every major physics
discovery today, from astrophysics and particle physics to
biophysics and condensed matter. This book explains the
fundamentals of computational physics and describes in simple terms
the techniques that every physicist should know, such as finite
difference methods, numerical quadrature, and the fast Fourier
transform. The book offers a complete introduction to the topic at
the undergraduate level, and is also suitable for the advanced
student or researcher who wants to learn the foundational elements
of this important field.
In 1996 writer-adventurer Mark Newman traveled to the Galapagos
Islands. He stayed in the famed archipelago for longer than Charles
Darwin had and visited more than twice as many of the islands. Here
is his fascinating account of that journey, undertaken partly by
Brigantine Schooner, partly by kayak, and partly on foot. There are
animal encounters galore, a hike around the second largest caldera
in the world, and plenty of entertaining anecdotes about the lesser
known aspects of Darwin's 1835 visit. Globetrotters, wildlife
enthusiasts, armchair explorers, and Darwin history buffs will all
find this book irresistible.
The study of networks, including computer networks, social
networks, and biological networks, has attracted enormous interest
in the last few years. The rise of the Internet and the wide
availability of inexpensive computers have made it possible to
gather and analyze network data on an unprecedented scale, and the
development of new theoretical tools has allowed us to extract
knowledge from networks of many different kinds. The study of
networks is broadly interdisciplinary and central developments have
occurred in many fields, including mathematics, physics, computer
and information sciences, biology, and the social sciences. This
book brings together the most important breakthroughs in each of
these fields and presents them in a coherent fashion, highlighting
the strong interconnections between work in different areas. Topics
covered include the measurement of networks; methods for analyzing
network data, including methods developed in physics, statistics,
and sociology; fundamentals of graph theory; computer algorithms;
mathematical models of networks, including random graph models and
generative models; and theories of dynamical processes taking place
on networks.
Teaching Social Studies to Multilingual Learners in High School:
Connecting Inquiry and Visual Literacy to Promote Progressive
Learning explores effective strategies for teaching studies to
diverse learners. The centerpiece is a visual literacy framework
that integrates inquiry, primary source analysis, and visual
literacy to provide a progressive learning sequence to meet the
varied needs of learners. The visual literacy framework brings
together related aspects of progressive, sequential learning into a
cohesive whole. It has an adaptable structure that allows teachers
to customize learning activities to meet individual student needs.
The progressive learning sequence has varied modes of learning that
help teachers move students from basic to proficient to advanced
levels of support. The book is organized into two related parts.
The first three chapters provide important content and context on
social studies, multilingual learner education, and the visual
literacy framework. The remaining chapters discuss civics, U.S.
history, world history, geography, and economics and social
sciences. Each chapter defines the subject area, briefly traces its
development as a high school subject over time, and then offers
classroom exercises for using the visual literacy framework in
these disciplines. The exercises are plotted so that differing
levels of the visual literacy framework are explored throughout the
book.
Teaching Social Studies to Multilingual Learners in High School:
Connecting Inquiry and Visual Literacy to Promote Progressive
Learning explores effective strategies for teaching studies to
diverse learners. The centerpiece is a visual literacy framework
that integrates inquiry, primary source analysis, and visual
literacy to provide a progressive learning sequence to meet the
varied needs of learners. The visual literacy framework brings
together related aspects of progressive, sequential learning into a
cohesive whole. It has an adaptable structure that allows teachers
to customize learning activities to meet individual student needs.
The progressive learning sequence has varied modes of learning that
help teachers move students from basic to proficient to advanced
levels of support. The book is organized into two related parts.
The first three chapters provide important content and context on
social studies, multilingual learner education, and the visual
literacy framework. The remaining chapters discuss civics, U.S.
history, world history, geography, and economics and social
sciences. Each chapter defines the subject area, briefly traces its
development as a high school subject over time, and then offers
classroom exercises for using the visual literacy framework in
these disciplines. The exercises are plotted so that differing
levels of the visual literacy framework are explored throughout the
book.
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