Psychoanalysis and the Birth of the Self A Radical Interdisciplinary Approach This book draws psychoanalysis out of unsubstantiated hermeneutic speculation and into the science and philosophy of the Self. Mark Leffert offers a survey of where we as human beings come from going back into prehistory and our development as individuals. Psychoanalysis and the Birth of the Self is written to provide psychoanalysts with interdisciplinary information drawn from fields that they may have had little access to. Leffert undertakes a novel integration of topics not frequently discussed together resulting in a radical critique of the theorization of psychoanalysis. The book begins by setting the story with a short analysis of the history of psychoanalysis. A new science has been founded on the recognition of the impossibility of separating evolution from development; it is called Evo-Devo. Applied to the human condition it integrates development with palaeoanthropology and forms the basis for exploring such topics as the neurophilosophy of consciousness the birth of the Self and its neurodevelopment. It includes epigenetics in the conversation. Leffert then takes a radical turn integrating the biological Evo-Devo of the Self with the study of its Existence that is Existentialism and Phenomenology. The integration of these two threads Evo-Devo and Existentialism offers a powerful and unique tool for exploring the Self. The author offers an innovative way of understanding an individual that pulls together their biology their development and the way they choose to exist in the world. It steps outside of the traditional ways of clinically understanding an individual not by abandoning them but rather by powerfully supplementing them. Psychoanalysis and the Birth of the Self offers a novel interdisciplinary braiding of disparate strands of knowledge that will be of interest to psychoanalysts as well as those in the disciplines of neuroscience existentialism and phenomenology and anthropology. | Psychoanalysis and the Birth of the Self A Radical Interdisciplinary Approach GBP 36.99 1
Practical Theology in Progress Showcasing an emerging discipline Practical Theology has emerged as an important discipline in recent decades making a major contribution both in the academy and amongst reflective practitioners on the ground. The Journal Practical Theology celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2018 and this book presents ten journal articles chosen from over 180 that were published in that period. Reflecting on the progress the discipline has made and indicating some future directions in the field the book is a ‘showcase’ of examples of good practical theology utilising a wide range of methodologies and written by an interesting cross-section of authors from a variety of backgrounds. This is a book which answers the question ‘what is practical theology?’ with real live examples that are accessible readable and engaging. | Practical Theology in Progress Showcasing an emerging discipline GBP 39.99 1
Bolivia at the Crossroads Politics Economy and Environment in a Time of Crisis As Bolivia reels from the collapse of the government in November 2019 a wave of social protests and now the impact of Covid-19 this book asks: where next for Bolivia? After almost 14 years in power the government of Bolivia’s first indigenous president collapsed in 2019 amidst widescale protest and allegations of electoral fraud. The contested transitional government that emerged was quickly struck by the impacts of the Covid-19 public health crisis. This book reflects on this critical moment in Bolivia’s development from the perspectives of politics the economy the judiciary and the environment. It asks what key issues emerged during Evo Morales’s administration and what are the main challenges awaiting the next government in order to steer the country through a new and uncertain road ahead. As the world considers what the ultimate legacy of Morales’s left-wing social experiment will be this book will be of great interest to researchers across the fields of Latin American studies development politics and economics as well as to professionals active in the promotion of development in the country and the region. | Bolivia at the Crossroads Politics Economy and Environment in a Time of Crisis GBP 18.99 1
Ministerial Survival During Political and Cabinet Change Foreign Affairs Diplomacy and War Political leaders need ministers to help them rule and so conventional wisdom suggests that leaders appoint competent ministers to their cabinet. This book shows this is not necessarily the case. It examines the conditions that facilitate survival in ministerial office and how they are linked to ministerial competence the political survival of heads of government and the nature of political institutions. Presenting a formal theory of political survival in the cabinet it systematically analyses the tenure in office of more than 7 300 ministers of foreign affairs covering more than 180 countries spanning the years 1696-2004. In doing so it sheds light not only on studies of ministerial change but also on diplomacy the occurrence of war and the democratic peace in international relations. This text will be of key interest to students of comparative executive government comparative foreign policy political elites and more broadly to comparative politics political economy political history and international relations. | Ministerial Survival During Political and Cabinet Change Foreign Affairs Diplomacy and War GBP 42.99 1
Take the Journey Teaching American History Through Place-Based Learning In Take the Journey: Teaching American History Through Place-Based Learning author historian and educator James Percoco invites you and your students to the places where many events in American history happened. The Journey Through Hallowed Ground is a 180-mile National Heritage area encompassing such historic sites as the Gettysburg battlefield and Thomas Jefferson's home Monticello. Though it might prove difficult to visit these particular sites with your students Percoco argues that every community has a story that can be connected to larger themes in American history and that placed-based history education can be made a part of every classroom from Nevada to Washington to Pennsylvania. Filled with students' voices and an enthusiasm for American history Take the Journey offers the following: Practical and easy-to-implement lessons Classroom-tested materials Specific directions for employing place-based best practices in the classroom Ways to meet state standards without sacrificing teacher creativity or hands-on learning Lists of resources and primary source materials So bring your students along and let them discover the twists and turns offered by history and the Journey Through Hallowed Ground. ' | Take the Journey Teaching American History Through Place-Based Learning GBP 24.99 1
Visual Communication for Architects and Designers Constructing the Persuasive Presentation Visual Communication for Architects and Designers teaches you the art of designing a concise clear compelling and effective visual and verbal presentation. Margaret Fletcher has developed a reference manual of best practices that gives you the necessary tools to present your work in the best way possible. It includes an impressive 750 presentation examples by over 180 designers from 24 countries in North America South America Europe the Middle East Asia Oceania and Africa. This book offers actionable advice to solve a variety of complex presentation challenges. You will learn how to: Understand differences in communication design representation design and presentation design and know how to use these skills to your advantage; Structure the visual and verbal argument in your presentation; Design your presentation layouts architectural competitions boards and digital presentations; Manage issues related to the presentation of architectural and design ideas; Present yourself professionally. Your ability to communicate your design ideas to others is an invaluable and important skill. Visual Communication for Architects and Designers shows you how to develop and implement these skills and gain command of your presentations. | Visual Communication for Architects and Designers Constructing the Persuasive Presentation GBP 28.99 1
Creative Dance and Movement in Groupwork This invaluable resource for teachers and therapists continues to explore the link between movement and emotions presented in the first edition of this innovative book. It provides 180 practical activities with a clear rationale for the use of creative dance and movement to enrich therapy or educational programmes. This book features session plans divided into warm-ups introductions to themes development of themes and warm-downs and explores many areas including developmental movement processes non-verbal communication and expression communication. In addition to thoroughly updating the content of the original edition this timely sourcebook includes new material on creative dance and dance movement psychotherapy added references throughout and updated resources to reflect the most current knowledge. Creative Dance and Movement in Groupwork will be an invaluable asset for group leaders wishing to enhance their practice as well as a starting point for those wishing to learn more about the field. It provides guidance and practical information that is suitable for working with clients of all ages and for those with a professional or practical interest in the educational health recreational or psychotherapeutic use of the arts this book may act as one of many guiding lights on your journey. GBP 34.99 1
Peasants Negotiating a Global Policy Space La Vía Campesina in the Committee on World Food Security Being the public voice of over 180 member organisations across nearly 90 countries La Vía Campesina the global peasant movement has planted itself firmly on the international scene. This book explores the internationalisation of the movement with a specific focus on the engagement of peasants in the processes of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS). Since the reform of the CFS in 2009 civil society actors engage in the policy processes of this UN Committee from a self-designed and autonomous global Civil Society Mechanism. The author sheds light on the strategies tensions debates and reconfigurations arising from rural actors moving between every day struggles in the fields and those of the UN arena. Whereas most theories in the dominant literature on social movements expect them to either disappear or institutionalise in a predetermined pattern the book presents empirical evidence that La Vía Campesina is building a much more sophisticated model. The direct participation of representatives of peasant organisations in the CFS is highlighted as a pioneering example of building a more complex inclusive and democratic foundation for global policy-making. Foreword by Olivier De Schutter United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food (2008-2014). | Peasants Negotiating a Global Policy Space La Vía Campesina in the Committee on World Food Security GBP 39.99 1
Leading the Police A History of Chief Constables 1835–2017 In 2015 the College of Policing published its Leadership Review with specific reference to the type of leadership required to ensure that the next generation of Chief Constables and their management approach will be fit for purpose. Three key issues were highlighted as underpinning the effective leadership and management of contemporary policing: hierarchy culture and consistency. Yet these are not just relevant to modern policing having appeared as constant features implicitly and explicitly since the creation of the first provincial constabularies in 1835. This collection reviews the history of the UK Chief Constable reflecting on the shifts and continuities in police leadership style practice and performance over the past 180 years critiquing the factors affecting their operational management and how these impacted upon the organization and service delivery of their forces. The individuality of Chief Constables significantly impacts on how national and local strategies are implemented shaping relationships with their respective communities and local authorities. Importantly the book addresses not just the English experience but considers the role of Chief Constables in the whole of the United Kingdom highlighting the extent to which they could exercise autonomous authority over their force and populace. The historical perspective adopted contextualises existing considerations of leadership in modern policing and the extensive timeframe and geographical reach beyond the experience of the Metropolitan force enables a direct engagement with contemporary debates. It also offers a valuable addition to the existing literature contributing to the institutional memory of UK policing. The contributors represent a range of disciplines including history law criminology and leadership studies and some also have practical policing experience. | Leading the Police A History of Chief Constables 1835–2017 GBP 39.99 1
A Focus on Fractions Bringing Mathematics Education Research to the Classroom The third edition of this book offers a unique approach to making mathematics education research on the teaching and learning of fraction concepts readily accessible and understandable to pre-service and in-service K-8 mathematics teachers. Revealing students’ thought processes with extensive annotated samples of student work and vignettes characteristic of classroom teachers’ experience this book provides teachers a research-based lens to interpret evidence of student thinking inform instruction and ultimately improve student learning. Based on research gathered in the Ongoing Assessment Project (OGAP) and updated throughout this engaging and easy-to-use resource also features: Two new chapters dedicated to understanding the OGAP Fraction Framework and Progression—based on research conducted with hundreds of teachers—to gather and interpret evidence of student learning along a learning progression referenced throughout the book so readers can apply the concepts to their instruction; A close focus on student work including 180+ annotated pieces of student work to help teachers improve their ability to recognize assess and monitor their students’ errors and misconceptions as well as their developing conceptual understanding; A discussion of decimal fractions also new to the third edition; In-chapter sections on how Common Core State Standards for Math (CCSSM) are supported by math education research; End-of-chapter Looking Back questions to allow teachers to analyze student thinking and consider instructional strategies for their own students; Instructional links to help teachers relate concepts from each chapter to their own instructional materials and programs; Accompanying online Support Material includes an answer key to Looking Back questions as well as a copy of the OGAP Fraction Framework and Progression. A Focus on Fractions is part of the popular A Focus on . collection designed to aid the professional development of pre-service and in-service mathematics teachers. As with the other volumes on addition and subtraction ratios and proportions and multiplication and division this updated new edition bridges the gap between what math education researchers know and what teachers need to know in order to better understand evidence in student work and make effective instructional decisions. | A Focus on Fractions Bringing Mathematics Education Research to the Classroom GBP 35.99 1