Introduction theories personality

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days This proven text fuses the best of theory-based and research-based instruction to give you a powerful introduction to personality that is accessible and understandable. Burger pairs "theory, applications, and assessment" chapters with chapters that describe the research programs aligned with every major theoretical approach. Biographical sketches of theorists and accounts of the stories behind influential research programs help you gain an understanding of how classic and contemporary findings relate to each other, and reinforce the idea that theory and research perpetuate one another. In-text self-assessments and a Study Guide (available separately) allow you to stop, consider what you're reading, and interact with the material. Features Summary Combines the theory-based and research-based instruction to offer students an introduction to personality that is accessible and understandable. Author Jerry M. Burger Publisher Broadman & Holman Publishers Release date 20100622 Pages 520 ISBN 0-8400-3189-0 ISBN 13 978-0-8400-3189-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days This proven text fuses the best of theory-based and research-based instruction to give you a powerful introduction to personality that is accessible and understandable. Burger pairs "theory, applications, and assessment" chapters with chapters that describe the research programs aligned with every major theoretical approach. Biographical sketches of theorists and accounts of the stories behind influential research programs help you gain an understanding of how classic and contemporary findings relate to each other, and reinforce the idea that theory and research perpetuate one another. In-text self-assessments and a Study Guide (available separately) allow you to stop, consider what you're reading, and interact with the material. Features Summary Combines the theory-based and research-based instruction to offer students an introduction to personality that is accessible and understandable. Author Jerry M. Burger Publisher Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc Release date 20100603 Pages 520 ISBN 0-8400-3189-0 ISBN 13 978-0-8400-3189-1

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) A complete and accessible overview of how politics and economics collide in a global context This text surveys the theories, institutions, and relationships that characterize IPE and highlights them in a diverse range of regional and transnational issues. The bestseller in the field, Introduction to International Political Economy positions students to critically evaluate the global economy and to appreciate the personal impact of political, economic, and social forces. Format:Paperback Pages:608

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) This clear and concise text takes as its starting point the theoretical frameworks that are the foundation of current international relations. Kaufman explains the traditional theories, but also makes a place for understanding the areas that lie outside of or cannot be explained by those approaches. Although levels of analysis are the primary unifying force, the book also assesses what this approach does not explain about the contemporary international system. Format:Paperback Pages:240

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days Do you know yourself? Really? Are you a good judge of others? These questions are at the heart of personality assessment. And whether you are applying for a job, trying for promotion or looking for a change of direction, it is likely that you will be required to complete a psychometric test or some kind of personality profile at some time. This book examines the background of such assessments and the theories behind them and offers the reader the chance to carry out a series of far-reaching tests. Psychometric testing is a huge global business and this book shows, through practical example, how to achieve deeper insights into the ways we function and behave. Features Summary Do you know yourself? Really? Are you a good judge of others? These questions are at the heart of personality assessment. This book examines the background of such assessments and the theories behind them and offers the reader the chance to carry out a series of far-reaching tests.. Publisher Carlton Books Ltd Release date 20100204 Pages 224 ISBN 1-84732-420-7 ISBN 13 978-1-84732-420-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours This is a clear and comprehensive guide to the major theories of popular culture. Dominic Strinati provides a critical assessment of the ways in which these theories have tried to understand and evaluate popular culture in modern societies. Among the theories and ideas the book introduces are mass culture, the Frankfurt School and the culture industry, semiology and structuralism, Marxism, feminism, postmodernism and cultural populism. Strinati explains how theorists such as Adorno, Barthes, Althusser and Hebdige have grappled with the many forms of popular culture, from jazz to the Americanization of British popular culture, from Hollywood cinema to popular television series, and from teen magazines to the spy novel. Each chapter includes a guide to key texts for further reading and there is also a comprehensive bibliography. This new edition has been fully revised and updated. Features Summary This is a clear and comprehensive guide to the major theories of popular culture. Dominic Strinati provides a critical assessment of the ways in which these theories have tried to understand and evaluate popular culture in modern societies.. Author Dominic Strinati Publisher Routledge Release date 20040226 Pages 286 ISBN 0-415-23500-6 ISBN 13 978-0-415-23500-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days Time is central to our lived experience of the world. Yet, as this book reveals, it is startlingly difficult to reconcile the way we seem to experience time with many of the theories presented to us in physics and metaphysics. This comprehensive and accessible introduction guides the unfamiliar reader through difficult questions at the intersection of the metaphysics and physics of time. It starts with the assumption that physics and metaphysics are inextricably connected, and that each can, and should, shed light on the other. The authors explore a range of views about the nature of time, showing how different these are from the way we typically think about time and our place in it. They consider such questions as: whether time travel is possible, and, if it is, whether we can change the past; whether there is a single moment that is objectively present; whether time flows or is static; and whether, ultimately, time exists at all. An Introduction to the Philosophy of Time will appeal to students of physics and philosophy who want both a comprehensive overview of the area and enough depth to allow for rigorous discussion. The book's detailed readings and exercises will challenge students and provide a clear roadmap for further study. Features Summary "Time is central to our lived experience of the world. Yet it is difficult to reconcile the way we seem to experience time with many of the theories presented in physics and metaphysics... Author Sam Baron (Author), Kristie Miller (Author) Publisher Polity Press Release date 20181029 Pages 280 ISBN 1-5095-2451-7 ISBN 13 978-1-5095-2451-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days Voltaire (1694-1778), best remembered as the author of Candide, is one of the central actors - arguably the defining personality - of the European Enlightenment. In this Very Short Introduction, Nicholas Cronk explores Voltaire's remarkable career and demonstrates how his thinking is pivotal to our notion and understanding of the Enlightenment. In a fresh and modern examination of his writings, Cronk examines the nature of Voltaire's literary celebrity, demonstrating the extent to which his work was reactive and practical, and therefore made sense within the broader context of the debates to which he responded. The most famous living author in Europe in the 18th century, Cronk emphasises Voltaire's skills of 'performance' as a writer and his continued relevance today. He concludes by looking not only at Voltaire's impact in literature and philosophy, but also his influence on French political values and modern French politics. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Features Summary This Very Short Introduction examines Voltaire's (1694-1778) remarkable life and career. Exploring his most important writings, the impact his work had on our understanding of the European Enlightenment... Author Nicholas Cronk Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20170223 Pages 151 ISBN 0-19-968835-4 ISBN 13 978-0-19-968835-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Ignite your students' excitement about biological psychology with Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Biological Psychology, Fifth Edition, by best-selling author Bob Garrett and new co-author Gerald Hough. Garrett and Hough make biological psychology accessible by inviting students to explore key theories and scientific discoveries using detailed illustrations and immersive examples as their guide. Spotlights on case studies, current events, and research findings help students make connections between the material and their own lives. A fully updated study guide, revised artwork, new animations, and an interactive eBook stimulate deep learning and critical thinking. Features Summary Ignite your students' excitement about biological psychology with Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Biological Psychology, Fifth Edition, by best-selling author Bob Garrett and new co-author Gerald Hough... Author Bob L. Garrett (Author), Gerald Hough (Author) Publisher SAGE Publications (USA) Release date 20171101 Pages 584 ISBN 1-5063-4920-X ISBN 13 978-1-5063-4920-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Is South Africa more equitable now than in 1994? How can domestic violence be explained? How are we as individuals shaped by larger structures, forces and institutions? Why is the environment important for society? The answers to these and many other questions about society are found in Sociology: A South African introduction, a comprehensive introduction to the sociological theories and themes commonly taught in first-year and undergraduate courses. The book is divided into five broad sections: the foundations of sociology; the individual in society; the institutions in society; the challenges for society; and sociology in context. Each chapter addresses key issues, topics and debates in sociology today, and uses contemporary and current South African case studies to make the material relevant and meaningful to students. Written with the student in mind, the language is accessible and easy to understand and the carefully developed pedagogical features in each chapter serve to support students' learning. Additional references at the end of each chapter include journal articles, books and websites. The glossary in the textbook is also available on a mobile-friendly web page. Support material for prescribing lecturers includes multiple-choice questions, sample short paragraph questions and essays with memoranda. Features Summary The book is divided into five broad sections: the foundations of sociology; the individual in society; the institutions in society; the challenges for society; and sociology in context. Author P. Stewart (Editor), Jannie Zaaiman (Editor) Publisher Juta Legal and Academic Publishers Release date 20150122 Pages 614 ISBN 1-4851-0377-0 ISBN 13 978-1-4851-0377-6

Alan Paton Selected Letters; edited and with an introduction by Peter Alexander. Van Riebeeck Society Second Series No 40 Excellent condition   Alan Paton was a dedicated letter-writer whose letters are almost like a series of vigorous conversations, displaying his capacity for friendship, his lively personality and his principled commitment to South African society. This collection of 350 previously unpublished letters are a major aspect of his writings. They range from those written as a brilliant student of 18 to his old age, illustrating many of the facets of his literary interests, his work as a teacher and reformatory principle and his political activism.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days This book provides a broader introduction to the theories and applications of sparse coding techniques in computer vision research. It introduces sparse coding in the context of representation learning, illustrates the fundamental concepts, and summarizes the most active research directions. A variety of applications of sparse coding are discussed, ranging from low-level image processing tasks such as super-resolution and de-blurring to high-level semantic understanding tasks such as image recognition, clustering and fusion.The book is suitable to be used as an introductory overview to this field, with its theoretical part being both easy and precious enough for quick understanding. It is also of great value to experienced researchers as it offers new perspective to the underlying mechanism of sparse coding, and points out potential future directions for different applications. Features Summary This book provides a broader introduction to the theories and applications of sparse coding techniques in computer vision research. Author Zhao-Wen Wang (Author), Jianchao Yang (Author), Haichao Zhang (Author), Zhangyang Wang (Author), Yingzhen Yang (Author), Thomas S. Huang (Author), Liu Ding-Yuan (Author) Publisher World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Release date 20151214 Pages 240 ISBN 981-4725-04-8 ISBN 13 978-981-4725-04-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The new edition of this exciting textbook introduces students to the ways in which the theories and tools of international relations and other social science disciplines can be used to analyse and address global environmental problems. Kate O'Neill develops an innovative historical and analytical framework for understanding global environmental issues, integrating insights from different disciplines, and she identifies the main actors and their roles, thereby encouraging readers to engage with the issues and equip themselves with the knowledge they need to apply their own critical insights. Revised and updated, the new edition features new figures, examples, textboxes, and a new chapter on the emergence and politics of market mechanisms as a new mode of global environmental governance. The latest developments in the field, including the December 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, along with new perspectives and recent thinking, are incorporated throughout. This will be invaluable for students of environmental issues both from political science and environmental studies perspectives. Features Summary An introduction to the ways in which the tools and theories of international relations can be used to analyse global environmental problems. Author Kate O'Neill Publisher Cambridge UniversityPress Release date 20170206 Pages 298 ISBN 1-107-67171-X ISBN 13 978-1-107-67171-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days "This is a good book. Its topic and argument are ambitious but the book is short and clear." --"Thesis Eleven" This concise, comprehensive primer on modern American social and political thought is the ideal introduction to the rich intellectual tradition of the United Sates. Andreas Hess helps the reader to understand of American culture and politics through careful exploration of key and theorists. In the first half of the book he focuses on the core traditions of American social and political thoughtAmerican exceptionalism, Calvinist Protestantism, republicanism, liberalism and 20th century pragmatism. The second half of the book applies these traditions to a broad range of 20th century conditions and issuespower and democracy, justice and injustice, multiculturalism and pluralism, civil society, social theory and the role of the intellectual. The works of some of the most influential figures in the field, such as De Tocqueville, Lipset, Arendt, Hartz, Pocock, Dewey, Moore, Rawls, Walzer, Rorty and Alexander, are drawn upon to illustrate the theories and issues being discussed. Accessibly written and jargon free, this treatment will be useful for students and scholars alike. Features Summary This concise, comprehensive primer on modern American social and political thought is the ideal introduction to the rich intellectual tradition of the United Sates... Author Andreas Hess Publisher New York University Press Release date 20010101 Pages 200 ISBN 0-8147-3630-0 ISBN 13 978-0-8147-3630-2