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Heavy Lifting - Alan Rosenthal - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Heavy Lifting - Alan Rosenthal - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

What makes for a "good" legislature? In Heavy Lifting , Alan Rosenthal traveled to five states, interviewing and shadowing legislators to find out the answer. Through this engaging narrative, the author first establishes the most important aspects of American state legislatures--what they are and how they do their jobs--and then graduates to the book’s central thesis: Rosenthal argues that, on the whole, the American legislature must be evaluated on the basis of its processes, not its products. He breaks down the legislative process into three principal functions: representing, lawmaking, and balancing the executive, and covers each in turn in the remainder of the book.

DKK 844.00
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Duty Bound - Suzanne Steinmetz - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Duty Bound - Suzanne Steinmetz - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

What impact does caring for an elderly parent have on the lives of middle-aged (and sometimes elderly) caregiving offspring? Does a relationship exist between the stress produced by dependency and the level of abuse toward a given elderly person? Reporting the long-awaited results of an extensive study by one of the leading authorities in this field, this volume examines these and other pertinent questions regarding this growing social problem. In addition, this volume addresses the intent behind so-called abuse treatment, the passive/active continuum of abuse, and the relationship between perceived success or failure of the caregiving and the amount of abuse. Elder Abuse and Family Care is must reading for both professionals and students in the areas of family violence, family studies, criminology, psychology, and aging. "This fine study by Steinmetz and her colleagues gives substance to what we were only glimpsing three or more decades ago and, further, focuses ′on the relationship between increased levels of dependency, stress, and feelings of burden and elder abuse.′ . . . There are numerous commendable features to the Steinmetz study. There are, for example, abundant, illustrative, verbatim quotes that give caretakers of elders a chance to express their feeling-states and conceptualizations about their situations. . . . In sum, there is much to be gained from [this study] for both those who are professionally concerned about gerontologic and geriatric research on support systems for elders and those who are lay persons who are in need of understanding what the passage of time does to person to whom we are closely related or care about." --International Social Science Review "The author offers valuable information to researchers, counselors, and clinicians working with ′generationally-inverse′ families or individuals responsible for elder abuse." --Family Violence Bulletin "There is much to be gained from the Steinmetz study for both those who are professionally concerned about gerontologic and geriatric research on support systems for elders and those who are lay persons who are in need of understanding what the passage of time does to a person to whom we are closely related or care about. Implicit in context are the need for larger social systems than families to offer more than lip service to elder citizens, as well as the need for individuals to anticipate inevitable aging and what strategies maximize life satisfaction for themselves and their kin." --International Social Science Review "Steinmetz′s findings provide a dynamic picture of the complexities and realities involved in families caring for frail elderly. The work is well written, and clearly addresses a topic of growing interest and awareness in the U.S. today. Highly recommended. . . for graduate and undergraduate students in human services or related programs." --Choice "The work is timely. . . and well organized. Appendices include the study questionnaire, a discussion of research design issues, additional tables and findings from the service provider component of the study. These materials may be helpful to those planning studies of elder abuse in their own communities." --Contemporary Sociology "From the comments of the interviewees, which are generously sprinkled throughout the text, the reader obtains a very graphic and disturbing account of the burden and stress of caregiving." --Disability Studies Quarterly "Perhaps the most valuable information in this book is contained in the profuse citation of caregivers′ interviews, which provides a wealth of insight into their feelings, perceived burdens, and predominantly successful coping strategies. . . provide[s] valuable insight into the caregiver′s world." --CARES: Center for Aging Research and Educational Services "There is much to be gained from the Steinmetz study for both those who are professionally concerned about gerontologic and geriatric research on support systems for elders and those who are lay persons who are in need of understanding what the passage of time does to persons to whom we are closely related or care about." --International Social Science Review

DKK 844.00
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CQ's Desk Reference on American Courts - Patricia G. Barnes - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

CQ's Desk Reference on American Courts - Patricia G. Barnes - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

From learning the basic definition of a law to understanding how a case reaches the Supreme Court, this essential reference tool provides over 500 questions and accessible answers on the complex subject of the U.S. court system. Whether used by a citizen inquiring about jury duty or a student needing to grasp the intricacies of types of laws, CQ′s Desk Reference on American Courts provides the answers on such topics as: - - Explanations of the judicial process and procedures. - - State and federal court institutions. - - Definitions, concepts, and terms. - - Discussions of important cases and interesting firsts. -

DKK 618.00
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Human Reproduction, Emerging Technologies, and Conflicting Rights - Robert Blank - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Human Reproduction, Emerging Technologies, and Conflicting Rights - Robert Blank - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

This book examines the controversial and increasingly complex policy issues surrounding reproduction today. Blank and Merrick argue that medical advances, changing social values, and novel legal cases are challenging conventional notions of reproductive rights, and creating difficult public policy dilemmas. This exciting volume focuses on the conflicts surrounding reproduction and reproductive rights. Restricted access to abortion, rights of surrogate and biological mothers, the right to control fertility, fetal and embryo research, and a pregnant woman′s duty to avoid risk are among the timely issues explored in this book. Conflicts in the maternal-fetal relationship, such as court-ordered intervention, maternal substance abuse, and workplace hazards are also covered.

DKK 618.00
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The Association Graph and the Multigraph for Loglinear Models - Harry J. Khamis - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Association Graph and the Multigraph for Loglinear Models - Harry J. Khamis - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

T his practical guide teaches nonstatisticians how to analyze and interpret loglinear models using the multigraph T he Association Graph and the Multigraph for Loglinear Models will help students, particularly those studying the analysis of categorical data, to develop the ability to evaluate and unravel even the most complex loglinear models without heavy calculations or statistical software. This supplemental text reviews loglinear models, explains the association graph, and introduces the multigraph to students who may have little prior experience of graphical techniques, but have some familiarity with categorical variable modeling. The author presents logical step-by-step techniques from the point of view of the practitioner, focusing on how the technique is applied to contingency table data and how the results are interpreted.

DKK 401.00
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Law Enforcement Ethics - - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Law Enforcement Ethics - - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

This unique collection of essays covers many of the important facets of law enforcement ethics, including the selection, training, and supervision of officers. Editor Brian D. Fitch brings together the works of a diverse task force with a vested interested in reducing officer misconduct—including law enforcement scholars, educators, and practitioners from a variety of disciplines—to present a comprehensive look at this critical subject that is gaining more attention in agencies and in the media today. The text covers topics on the roles of culture, environment, social learning, policy, and reward systems as they pertain to law enforcement ethics, as well as the ethics of force, interrogations, marginality, and racial profiling. This volume also covers several unique aspects of ethics, such as the role of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in misconduct (PTSD), cheating during law enforcement promotional practices, off-duty misconduct, and best practices in developing countries.

DKK 877.00
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Help! It's an Indoor Recess Day - Dori E. Novak - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Help! It's an Indoor Recess Day - Dori E. Novak - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Indoor recesses are dreaded by teachers. They are usually a surprise, and the teacher has a classroom full of kids who are used to letting off steam mid-way through the morning or afternoon learning activities. Teachers who are not on recess duty also look forward to that break to recover and take care of necessities. This is the first book to give a comprehensive collection of innovative ideas and creative management strategies for surviving indoor recess. The fun ideas and game strategies can be used separately from indoor recess as well. The approach will be practical, hands-on, and humorous. The illustrations will be reproducible pages for activities. The author′s goals for the book are to: - Provide teachers with a straightforward, easy to implement strategy for the effective management of indoor recess. - Offer the information in a fun-to-read, entertaining styles that reassures teachers they are not alone with this challenge. - Leave the reader not only excited and determined to try the ideas right away, but also anxious to share the book with as many colleagues as possible.

DKK 278.00
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Help! It's an Indoor Recess Day - Dori E. Novak - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Help! It's an Indoor Recess Day - Dori E. Novak - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Indoor recesses are dreaded by teachers. They are usually a surprise, and the teacher has a classroom full of kids who are used to letting off steam mid-way through the morning or afternoon learning activities. Teachers who are not on recess duty also look forward to that break to recover and take care of necessities. This is the first book to give a comprehensive collection of innovative ideas and creative management strategies for surviving indoor recess. The fun ideas and game strategies can be used separately from indoor recess as well. The approach will be practical, hands-on, and humorous. The illustrations will be reproducible pages for activities. The author′s goals for the book are to: - Provide teachers with a straightforward, easy to implement strategy for the effective management of indoor recess. - Offer the information in a fun-to-read, entertaining styles that reassures teachers they are not alone with this challenge. - Leave the reader not only excited and determined to try the ideas right away, but also anxious to share the book with as many colleagues as possible.

DKK 505.00
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The Autism Inclusion Toolkit - Lynn Plimley - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Autism Inclusion Toolkit - Lynn Plimley - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

′This resource will be very valuable for professionals planning in-service training to assist settings to develop as Autistic Spectrum Disorder-friendly environments…the training would also help all settings become truly inclusive and friendly for all children and young people′ - Special Children Includes CD-Rom A growing number of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are educated in mainstream settings. To support them effectively and maximise their learning potential, it is essential that all school staff fully understand their needs. This complete training package can be delivered during staff meetings and on INSET days, to ensure autism-friendly practice throughout the school. This toolkit demonstrates the value of using self-evaluation tools to improve services and includes: -a CD Rom with PowerPoint slides -guidance on how best to deliver INSET -activities and case studies to facilitate discussion -discussions of issues for consideration in relation to School Access Plans and the Disability Equality Duty -advice on useful resources, literature and web sites. Teachers, SENCOs and management staff in primary and secondary schools will find this an essential training resource.

DKK 499.00
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Text Complexity - Douglas B. Fisher - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Text Complexity - Douglas B. Fisher - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

"There is a big difference between assigning complex texts and teaching complex texts…" ---Doug, Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Diane Lapp ….And that’s the crux, isn’t it? That’s why in this brand new edition of the bestselling Text Complexity, the renowned author team provide four new chapters that lay open the instructional routines that take students to new places as readers. No matter what discipline you teach, you will learn how to craft purposeful instruction pitched to your readers’ comprehension capacities, your curriculum’s themes, and your own assessments on what students need next. Doug, Nancy, and Diane provide: - - How-to’s for measuring word and sentence length and other countable features of any written work while giving ample consideration to the readers in your room, and how their background knowledge, experiences, and motivations come into play - - A rubric for analyzing literary texts for plot structure, point of view, imagery, clarity, and more—and a complexity scale for analyzing informational texts that describe, inform, and explain - - Classroom scenarios of teachers and students engaging with fiction and nonfiction texts that provide enough of a stretch, so you’ll know the difference between a healthy struggle and frustration - - The authors’ latest thinking on routines that invite students to interact with complex texts and with one another, including teacher modeling, close reading, scaffolded small group reading, and independent reading - It’s time to see text complexity as a dynamic, powerful tool for sliding the right text in front of our students’ at just the right time. Think of this second edition as Text Complexity-2-Go, because it’s all about the movement of minds at work, going deeper than anyone ever thought possible.

DKK 350.00
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Strategy as Practice - Paula Jarzabkowski - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Strategy as Practice - Paula Jarzabkowski - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

`An important and extremely welcome addition to the strategic management field. In this book the author builds on the work of an emerging community of scholars to lay out theoretical and methodological underpinnings of an activity-based framework for applying the practice lens to strategy′ - Academy of Management Review `Paula Jarzabkowski has astutely signaled an agenda for future scholarship that will no doubt fuel the continued growth of this subfield′ - Organization Studies `Pioneering work. As the first book in the new strategy-as-practice field, it offers readers both innovative models and exemplary field research′ - Richard Whittington, Professor of Strategic Management, Said Business School, Oxford ′ Extends and develops the emerging fields of strategy and practice as well as activity theory. It also demonstrates empirically, using University settings, how activity theory is itself bounded by the wider contexts of organisation, embedded routines and the heavy hand of history′ - David C. Wilson, University of Warwick ` An insightful book that would be of use to people interested in the actual practices of strategy and strategizing′ - Organization Bridging the gap between what managers actually do and organizational strategies, this book provides an activity-based framework for studying strategy as practice, with empirical evidence to illustrate the dynamics of this framework in real terms.

DKK 445.00
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The Common Core Mathematics Companion: The Standards Decoded, Grades 3-5 - Ruth Harbin Miles - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Common Core Mathematics Companion: The Standards Decoded, Grades 3-5 - Ruth Harbin Miles - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Your user’s guide to the mathematics standards In the 12 short months since the ELA versions of The Common Core Companions, Grades K-2 and 3-5 , burst on the scene, they’ve already assisted tens of thousands of teachers with the day-to-day "what you do." Teachers’ one big criticism: what about mathematics? Luckily NCTM past-president Linda Gojak and mathematics coach Ruth Harbin Miles stepped up to the task. The result? That version of the mathematics standards you wish you had. Page by page, The Common Core Mathematics Companions clearly lay out: - - The mathematics embedded in each standard for a deeper understanding of the content - - Examples of what effective teaching and learning look like in the classroom - - Connected standards within each domain so teachers can better appreciate how they relate - - Priorities within clusters so teachers know where to focus their time - - The three components of rigor: conceptual understanding, procedural skills, and applications - - Vocabulary and suggested materials for each grade-level band with explicit connections to the standards - - Common student misconceptions around key mathematical ideas with ways to address them Don’t spend another minute poring over the mathematics standards. Gojak and Miles have already done the heavy-lifting for you. Focus instead on how to teach them, using The Common Core Mathematics Companion as your one-stop guide for teaching, planning, assessing, collaborating, and designing powerful mathematics curriculum.

DKK 335.00
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The Common Core Mathematics Companion: The Standards Decoded, Grades K-2 - Ruth Harbin Miles - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Common Core Mathematics Companion: The Standards Decoded, Grades K-2 - Ruth Harbin Miles - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Your user’s guide to the mathematics standards In the 12 short months since the ELA versions of The Common Core Companions, Grades K-2 and 3-5 , burst on the scene, they’ve already assisted tens of thousands of teachers with the day-to-day "what you do." Teachers’ one big criticism: what about mathematics? Luckily NCTM past-president Linda Gojak and mathematics coach Ruth Harbin Miles stepped up to the task. The result? That version of the mathematics standards you wish you had. Page by page, The Common Core Mathematics Companions clearly lay out: - - The mathematics embedded in each standard for a deeper understanding of the content - - Examples of what effective teaching and learning look like in the classroom - - Connected standards within each domain so teachers can better appreciate how they relate - - Priorities within clusters so teachers know where to focus their time - - The three components of rigor: conceptual understanding, procedural skills, and applications - - Vocabulary and suggested materials for each grade-level band with explicit connections to the standards - - Common student misconceptions around key mathematical ideas with ways to address them Don’t spend another minute poring over the mathematics standards. Gojak and Miles have already done the heavy-lifting for you. Focus instead on how to teach them, using The Common Core Mathematics Companion as your one-stop guide for teaching, planning, assessing, collaborating, and designing powerful mathematics curriculum.

DKK 335.00
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Communication, Technology, and Politics in the Information Age - Gerald Sussman - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Communication, Technology, and Politics in the Information Age - Gerald Sussman - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

How do politics influence communication technology? What forces shape technological enterprise? How do politics, society, and technology intersect? To answer these questions, author Gerald Sussman looks beyond the techno-functional aspects of product and process and focuses instead on the human agents and institutions involved in the making of information technologies. Sussman begins with a look at theory and then reviews the social history of communication technology. He next examines contemporary issues in the U.S. context, from the diminishing of citizenship and work experiences to the growing use of commercial and political surveillance. In so doing, he reveals to readers "just who the heavy truckers are on the information highway and what that means for the rest of us." The author concludes by examining the global dimension of the information society, pointing out effects on developing countries and alternatives to the hegemonic tendencies of the U.S. and world economies. Through his carefully detailed and critical analysis, Sussman demystifies the political and social inner workings of communication technologies and guides readers to an understanding of the real meaning of the information revolution. Ideal as a main text or as supplement for courses in American politics, contemporary political issues, the political economy of communication, and public policy, Communication, Technology, and Politics in the Information Age will be an invaluable resource to students and academics in the fields of communication, political science, sociology, and mass communication.

DKK 1029.00
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20 Biggest Mistakes Principals Make and How to Avoid Them - Marilyn L. Grady - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

20 Biggest Mistakes Principals Make and How to Avoid Them - Marilyn L. Grady - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

"The information presented is true to life; school principals will see themselves on every page. The strategies presented to ′fix′ or avoid our mistakes really do work! You don′t have to be a new principal to benefit from this one." Kaye Peery, Superintendent Maxwell Municipal Schools, NM "I wish this book had been written many years ago to help me with my first principal′s position. It is an indispensable resource for new and seasoned principals to avoid the pitfalls of administration." Ron Joekel, Executive Director Emeritus Phi Delta Kappa International Learn to navigate the principalship by avoiding the major roadblocks that can arise along the way! Don′t let bad decisions and unnecessary oversights ruin your school day—or worse, your career! Marilyn Grady examines the twenty most critical mistakes principals make, and provides the strategies you need to avoid them. By surveying both teachers and administrators, and applying her own experiences as both teacher and a principal, the author examines the crucial errors from the following seven key categories: - - - People Skills—managing interpersonal relationships and communication - - People—working with staff and parents Principal—examining professional behaviors inherent in the position - - Job—juggling time demands and heavy workloads - - Tasks—looking more closely at administrative duties - - Personal Issues—focusing on family and health - Fatal Attractions—addressing judgment errors that can be disastrous for your career While everyone makes mistakes, you′ll have the crucial insight needed to avoid the biggest ones!

DKK 552.00
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20 Biggest Mistakes Principals Make and How to Avoid Them - Marilyn L. Grady - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

20 Biggest Mistakes Principals Make and How to Avoid Them - Marilyn L. Grady - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

"The information presented is true to life; school principals will see themselves on every page. The strategies presented to ′fix′ or avoid our mistakes really do work! You don′t have to be a new principal to benefit from this one." Kaye Peery, Superintendent Maxwell Municipal Schools, NM "I wish this book had been written many years ago to help me with my first principal′s position. It is an indispensable resource for new and seasoned principals to avoid the pitfalls of administration." Ron Joekel, Executive Director Emeritus Phi Delta Kappa International Learn to navigate the principalship by avoiding the major roadblocks that can arise along the way! Don′t let bad decisions and unnecessary oversights ruin your school day—or worse, your career! Marilyn Grady examines the twenty most critical mistakes principals make, and provides the strategies you need to avoid them. By surveying both teachers and administrators, and applying her own experiences as both teacher and a principal, the author examines the crucial errors from the following seven key categories: - - - People Skills—managing interpersonal relationships and communication - - People—working with staff and parents Principal—examining professional behaviors inherent in the position - - Job—juggling time demands and heavy workloads - - Tasks—looking more closely at administrative duties - - Personal Issues—focusing on family and health - Fatal Attractions—addressing judgment errors that can be disastrous for your career While everyone makes mistakes, you′ll have the crucial insight needed to avoid the biggest ones!

DKK 278.00
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Sociology and the Public Agenda - - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Sociology and the Public Agenda - - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Published in Cooperation with the American Sociological Society Sociology has had a long and convoluted relationship with the public policy community. While the field has historically considered its mission one of effecting social change, in recent decades this has become only a minor part of the sociological agenda. The editor of this volume, MacArthur Fellow and former ASA President William Julius Wilson, asserts that sociology′s ostrich-like stance threatens to leave the discipline in a position of irrelevance to the world at large and compromises the support of policymakers, funders, media, and the public. Wilson′s vision is of a sociology attuned to the public agenda, influencing public policy through both short and long-range analysis from a sociological perspective. Using a variety of policy issues, perspectives, methods, and cases, the distinguished contributors to this volume both demonstrate and emphasize Wilson′s ideas. Undergraduates, graduate students, professionals, and academics in sociology, political science, policy studies, and human services will find this argument for sociology′s civic duty to be both compelling and refreshing. "The eighteen chapters on issues ranging from cultural and historical definitions of citizenship to American welfare policies and American corporate mergers are strong examples of solid social research, where authors draw out policy implications and, based on their research, make policy proposals. . . . Sociology and the Public Agenda is an insightful book for scholars of social policy, and also those interested in research design issues. The book is very relevant for political scientists engaged in policy research, interested in innovative research designs, and wondering about the ′place′ of the social scientist in setting public agendas." -Policy Currents

DKK 844.00
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Lyndon Baines Johnson - Thomas Langston - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Lyndon Baines Johnson - Thomas Langston - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Each volume in the American Presidents Reference Series is organized around an individual presidency and gathers a host of biographical, analytical, and primary source historical material that will analyze the presidency and bring the president, his administration, and his times to life. The series focuses on key moments in U.S. political history as seen through the eyes of the most influential presidents to take the oath of office. Unique headnotes provide the context to data, tables and excerpted primary source documents. Lyndon Baines Johnson was born in 1908. He was first elected to Congress in 1937 and reelected twice. When he set his sights on the U.S. Senate in 1940 he was defeated. Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Johnson was the first member of the House to volunteer for active military duty. In 1949 he became a U.S. Senator and was elected its majority leader in 1955. Johnson sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 1960, but lost to John F. Kennedy, who would offer him the vice president spot. In a close election, the Kennedy/Johnson ticket prevailed over Nixon/Lodge. In 1963 Vice President Johnson was part of the motorcade traveling through Dallas, Texas when Lee Harvey Oswald assassinated Kennedy. Johnson, while aboard Air Force One, was sworn in as 36th president of the United States. His administration crafted and oversaw several great moments in American history, including civil rights efforts, the Great Society, and technological advances. These events were, to some degree, overshadowed by the poor economy, civil unrest, and the U.S involvement in the Vietnam War. Troubled by his rapidly declining public approval, he did not seek re-election. This new volume on the presidency of Lyndon Baines Johnson will cover: - - His political skills - - Replacing JFK - - The Vietnam War - - The Economy - - The Great Society - - Civil Rights - - Technology and Space -

DKK 335.00
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The Politics of Consumption / The Consumption of Politics - - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Politics of Consumption / The Consumption of Politics - - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

In recent years American and European societies have confronted increasing concerns over the effects of globalization, environmental degradation, and excessive consumption, as well as questions about the ability of civic society to address these concerns. As citizens are pushed to consume more and to celebrate the individual to the detriment of civic engagement, the interplay between consumption, markets, media, politics, and the citizen-consumer remains a complex and provocative topic. Has civil society declined in favor of consumer society? Can we separate civic culture from consumer culture? Some scholars argue that the rise of political consumerism or lifestyle politics – where socially conscious consumers support or boycott products and corporations in ways that demonstrate their political views – illustrates just how tightly interwoven consumption and civic duty have become. Furthermore, political campaigns as well as social movements and initiatives have become steeped in marketing tactics using branding, staged media events, and market segmentation strategies. What are the effects of socially conscious consumerism on civil society? In October 2006, an international conference titled "The Politics of Consumption/The Consumption of Politics" drew leading scholars from Europe and North America to discuss these challenging questions and issues. Using theory and research, the conference spurred lively discussion as well as the insightful papers included in this special volume of The ANNALS . Central themes included in this volume: - The relations between consumers, citizens, and the state - Consumer and citizen responses to the market - The branding of politicians and social movements - Political consumerism as a form of activism Scholars and students will find that while these essays address crucial issues, they also shed light on the levels of complexity of this important topic, serving as a springboard for further research on the politics of consumption. Drawing from a myriad of disciplines, including political science, sociology, communication, media studies, and economics, this volume is a must-have for scholars, professionals, and policymakers who want to better understand modern consumer society and its implications for the political and civic arena.

DKK 618.00
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HIV Care - Laurie J. Andrews - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

HIV Care - Laurie J. Andrews - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

The treatment of HIV is perhaps the most demanding and complex aspect of work for today′s health care provider. Often the first decision providers and patients make is whether or not to test for the virus; this is only the first in a series of involved--and often troubling--decisions confronting both provider and patient. HIV Care considers many of the diverse elements affecting and affected by this illness, from its physical and neuropsychological manifestations to its legal and financial implications. Addressing concerns about HIV testing, the authors introduce a practical risk assessment tool and discuss some of the subjects and approaches germane to pre- and posttest counseling. Medical management is surveyed, exploring not only traditional therapies but experimental and complementary ones such as acupuncture, exercise, and diet. The psychological, psychosocial, and spiritual impacts of HIV are also considered, often generating conflicting perspectives. Finally, pragmatic issues including housing and home care, financial assistance, and legal issues pertaining to the counseling of HIV-positive patients are presented. Appendixes record laws related to HIV by state, catalog available legal assistance, and list state and national resources for HIV patients. Offering a thorough look at the most recent developments in HIV treatment, this handbook will serve as a powerful reference guide for practitioners in primary care, nursing, and public health, or anyone working with HIV patients. "The authors have compiled an extremely useful and easy-to-use handbook that should be on the desk of all primary care providers who treat HIV-positive individuals. Of particular interest are the legal issues where the state laws for each state are outlined concerning reporting, informed consent, confidentiality, affirmative duty to disclose, quarantine, mandatory testing, and transmission crime. This is a highly recommended book for all medical, public, and academic libraries; but especially for the professional primary care provider. It answers many questions for those who have not had the years of experience of dealing with HIV-positive patients." --AIDS Book Review Journal

DKK 844.00
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Reaching the Heart of Leadership - Avis E. Glaze - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Reaching the Heart of Leadership - Avis E. Glaze - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Refine your leadership effectiveness and expand your leadership legacy! Whether you’re an aspiring leader, or you consider yourself a veteran searching for a fresh perspective, leadership in an age of disruption, high expectations, and exploding demands is challenging. In addition to wise applications of power, this small, yet robust, book focuses on the duty leaders face to forge and strengthen bonds of trust and further the school improvement agenda. Designed to ignite your intellectual curiosity, the author coaches leaders on: - - Honing the dispositions and interpersonal competencies necessary for leadership effectiveness - - Strengthening self-regard and attitudes toward others - - Developing a strong human rights orientation - - Ensuring that equity and excellence go hand in hand - - Defining what it takes to inspire and motivate others to act - - Implementing an inside-out approach that empowers them to be agile and flexible leaders - Well suited for any organizational setting, the ideas and action steps offered in Reaching the Heart of Leadership aim to re-ignite the passion and determination in individuals who continue to make a difference in the lives of those they serve. "Avis Glaze’s views on leadership are unique and powerful for one main reason. She puts things together that people don’t usually think are compatible, thereby reaching new heights and depths of insight and efficacy. She combines empathy and determination; respect and candor; high expectations and persistent patience. The bottom line is as close to 100% success as possible, with every percentage point below 100 unacceptable. Accordingly, Reaching the Heart of Leadership is chock full of unusual insights. For each chapter there are lessons learned, and action steps to be taken, but understand that none of this is about slogans, and all of it has been tested and learned through hard practice. Avis does wear her heart on her sleeve; but also she wears it in every action relationship she encounters. For Avis, every value is a competency and every competency is a value. Read this book and be inspired to be the best leader you can ever be. " Michael Fullan, Professor Emeritus OISE/University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada

DKK 208.00
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Every Math Learner, Grades 6-12 - Nanci N. Smith - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Every Math Learner, Grades 6-12 - Nanci N. Smith - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

As a secondary mathematics teacher, you know that students are different and learn differently. And yet, when students enter your classroom, you somehow must teach these unique individuals deep mathematics content using rigorous standards. The curriculum is vast and the stakes are high. Is differentiation really the answer? How can you make it work? Nationally recognized math differentiation expert Nanci Smith debunks the myths, revealing what differentiation is and isn’t. In this engaging book Smith reveals a practical approach to teaching for real learning differences. You’ll gain insights into an achievable, daily differentiation process for ALL students. Theory-lite and practice-heavy, this book shows how to maintain order and sanity while helping your students know, understand, and even enjoy doing mathematics. Classroom videos, teacher vignettes, ready-to-go lesson ideas and rich mathematics examples help you build a manageable framework of engaging, sense-making math. Busy secondary mathematics teachers, coaches, and teacher teams will learn to - - Provide practical structures for assessing how each of your students learns and processes mathematics concepts - - Design, implement, manage, and formatively assess and respond to learning in a differentiated classroom - - Plan specific, standards-aligned differentiated lessons, activities, and assessments - - Adjust current instructional materials and program resources to better meet students′ needs - This book includes classroom videos, in-depth student work samples, student surveys, templates, before-and-after lesson demonstrations, examples of 5-day sequenced lessons, and a robust companion website with downloadables of all the tools in the books plus other resources for further planning. Every Math Learner, Grades 6-12 will help you know and understand your students as learners for daily differentiation that accelerates their mathematics comprehension. "This book is an excellent resource for teachers and administrators alike. It clearly explains key tenants of effective differentiation and through an interactive approach offers numerous practical examples of secondary mathematics differentiation. This book is a must read for any educator looking to reach all students." —Brad Weinhold, Ed.D., Assistant Principal, Overland High School

DKK 350.00
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Every Math Learner, Grades K-5 - Nanci N. Smith - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Every Math Learner, Grades K-5 - Nanci N. Smith - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

As an elementary teacher, you know that students are different and learn differently. And yet, when students enter your classroom, you somehow must teach these unique individuals deep mathematics content using rigorous standards. Is differentiation really the answer? How can it be done well and in less time? Nationally recognized math differentiation expert Nanci Smith debunks the myths, revealing what differentiation is and isn’t. In this engaging book Smith reveals a practical approach to teaching for real learning differences. You’ll gain insights into an achievable, daily differentiation process for ALL students in the K-5 classroom. Theory-lite and practice-heavy, this book shows how to maintain order and sanity while helping your students know, understand, and even enjoy doing mathematics. Classroom videos, teacher vignettes, ready-to-go lesson ideas, and rich K-5 mathematics examples help you build a manageable framework of engaging, sense-making math. Busy K-5 mathematics teachers, coaches, and teacher teams will learn to - - Provide practical structures for assessing how each of your students learns and processes mathematical concepts - - Design, implement, manage, and formatively assess and respond to learning in a differentiated classroom - - Plan specific, standards-aligned differentiated lessons, activities, and assessments - - Adjust current instructional materials and program resources to better meet students′ needs - This book includes classroom videos, in-depth student work samples, student surveys, templates, before-and-after lesson demonstrations, examples of 5-day sequenced lessons, and a robust companion website with downloadables of all the tools in the books plus other resources for further planning. Every Math Learner, Grades K-5 will help you know and understand your students as learners in order to provide daily differentiation that accelerates their mathematics comprehension. "Every Math Learner is a powerful tool for educators serious about meeting the needs of all learners in their mathematics classrooms. Nanci Smith balances philosophy with practicality while providing a glimpse into real classrooms with real students. Teachers will ultimately learn how to lift students up to their greatest potential in learning." —Eileen Hogan, District Mathematics Facilitator, Winnetka District #36

DKK 329.00
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