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Тема нынешнего номера – будущее политической науки. Разумеется, редакция стремилась учесть все точки зрения, в том числе и расходящиеся с диагнозом Р. Таагеперы. Разброс мнений очень велик. Возможны оптимистические оценки: тренды развития политической науки вполне ясны, а их продолжение оправданно. Есть аргументы противоположного рода, акцентирующие пороки политической науки в том виде, как она сл…
В сборнике представлены доклады состоявшихся научных конференций и статьи (до 2002 г.), посвященные людологии (ludo –играю, logos-знание) как форме познания. Проиллюстрирована универсальная применимость людологии в решении проблем познания, истории, политики, информационной безопасности, языкознания, этнографии, государственного управления, обучения в высшей школе… Издание будет полезно людологам,…
Praise for The Learning Self «In this age of self-help, the 'self' is a term thrown around with abandon. For educators, the notion of self-directed learning is a key concept. Yet the notion of self is deeply problematic, even contentious. The world has needed a book that deftly and accessibly takes the idea of the self and looks at it in a sympathetic but critical way. Mark Tennant has written tha…
Тема нынешнего номера – будущее политической науки. Разумеется, редакция стремилась учесть все точки зрения, в том числе и расходящиеся с диагнозом Р. Таагеперы. Разброс мнений очень велик. Возможны оптимистические оценки: тренды развития политической науки вполне ясны, а их продолжение оправданно. Есть аргументы противоположного рода, акцентирующие пороки политической науки в том виде, как она сл…
Тема нынешнего номера – будущее политической науки. Разумеется, редакция стремилась учесть все точки зрения, в том числе и расходящиеся с диагнозом Р. Таагеперы. Разброс мнений очень велик. Возможны оптимистические оценки: тренды развития политической науки вполне ясны, а их продолжение оправданно. Есть аргументы противоположного рода, акцентирующие пороки политической науки в том виде, как она сл…
This book is a second edition, updated and expanded to explain the technologies that help us find information on the web. Search engines and web navigation tools have become ubiquitous in our day to day use of the web as an information source, a tool for commercial transactions and a social computing tool. Moreover, through the mobile web we have access to the web's services when we are on the mov…
Praise for Big Questions,Worthy Dreams «The things at stake in this tenth anniversary edition are even more profound and urgent than they were the first time around. This is not a little story about young people. It is a big story about humanity and the persistent quest for meaning and purpose. . . . the key is mentorship, and the payoff should be big—for all of us.»—Richard A. Settersten Jr., coa…
Explores and analyzes past and current technologies and trends in multimedia communication Digital natives—those persons born in the digital age—have an ever-widening range of wireless-enabled devices at their disposal. They are the drivers of multimedia communications, continually seeking out the technologies and distribution channels that best match their needs. This book outlines the changes in…
Given the myriad of complex problems facing higher education, it is difficult to imagine that an administrator at any level of the institution could be effective without engaging in servant leadership. Higher education is a service industry and, consequently, this text is a must read for practicing administrators who are committed to effective leadership. –Mary Lou Higgerson, Ph.D., vice president…
What do equity-oriented practices look like in different community college contexts? Given the increasing role of the community college in realizing equitable outcomes for students, examples of what practitioners are doing to move forward an equity agenda are urgently needed. The diverse perspectives and issues in these chapters explicitly advance an equity agenda and offer: Conceptual and empiric…
Despite representing a majority of the college student population, a surprising lack of research has focused on the unique issues and needs of commuter students. This volume reviews the contemporary research and thinking about commuters. Topics include: • theoretical perspectives and discussions of foremost topics and issues, • specific examples for applying contemporary research with students of …
A complete guide to freelance graphic design—created specifically for design students Why wait until you graduate? Freelancing is a great way to jumpstart your career in graphic design. It lets you apply what you've been learning in school, close the gaps in your education with real-world experience, enhance your portfolio—and make a little money at the same time. A Graphic Design Student's Guide …
Using a unique, question-based format, Global Trade Policy offers accessible coverage of the key questions in trade and policy; it charts the changing policy landscape and evolving institutional arrangements for trade policies, examines trade theory, and provides students with an economic framework to better understand the current issues in national and international trade policy. Uses a unique, q…
Provides options for implementing IPv6 and IPv6 multicast in service provider networks New technologies, viewing paradigms, and content distribution approaches are taking the TV/video services industry by storm. Linear and Nonlinear Video and TV Applications: Using IPv6 and IPv6 Multicast identifies five emerging trends in next-generation delivery of entertainment-quality video. These trends are o…
This is a compelling look at the current state and future direction of creative writing by a preeminent scholar in the field. Explores the practice of creative writing, its place in the world, and its impact on individuals and communities Considers the process of creative writing as an art form and as a mode of communication Examines how new technology, notably the internet and cell phones, is cha…