The Encyclopedia of the Developing World is a comprehensive work on the historical and current status of developing countries. Containing more than 750 entries, the Encyclopedia encompasses primarily the years since 1945 and defines development broadly, addressing not only economics but also civil society and social progress. Entries cover the most important theories and measurements of development; relate historical events, movements, and concepts to development both internationally and regionally where applicable; examine the contributions of the most important persons and organizations; and detail the progress made within geographic regions and by individual countries.
The MRI Atlas of the Spine is the result of an interdisciplinary cooperation between radiologists, orhtopedists and traumatologists. All important diseases and injuries of the spine are covered. Synopsis: This MRI atlas of the spine is the fruit of interdisciplinary cooperation among radiologists, orthopedic surgeons, traumatologists, and neurosurgeons. It is a clinically oriented atlas that covers all important diseases and injuries of the spine. Ample illustrations are supplemented by concise descriptions of anatomy and pathophysiology, the
This book provides an indispensable basic introduction to textual analysis. McKee starts from the most basic philosophical foundations that underlie the practice and explains why texts are important and what they tell us about the world they represent. Textual Analysis guides students away from finding the `correct' interpretation of a text and explains why we can't simply ask audiences about the interpretations they make of texts.
Textual Analysis:
- points to the importance of context, genre and modality
- uses excellent examples drawn from popular culture
- provides students with a solid grounding on many of the important concepts underlying media and cultural studies
Written in an accessible and straightforward style Textual Analysis: A Beginners Guide will be essential reading for all students of media, cultural and communication studies.
This book develops a conceptualisation of the spiritual and moral dimension to education in which the constructs ‘meaning’, ‘identity’ and ‘spirituality’ – all important for young people’s personal development – can be useful in helping educators make across-the-curriculum teaching more relevant to students’ personal growth, and in ways that do not compromise the integrity of the subjects being taught.
In my humble opinion this is one of the most important publications for averted teachers who care about young people choices in life - or death - stovokor
This volume explores the experience of the imperial legionary, concentrating on Legio II Parthica.
Raised by the emperor Septimus Severus in AD 193/4, it was based at
Albanum near Rome and as the emperor's personal legion, became one of
the most important units in the entire roman empire.
