Download or read book A Primer to the Theory of Critical Phenomena written by Jurgen M. Honig and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2018-02-05 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Primer to the Theory of Critical Phenomena provides scientists in academia and industry, as well as graduate students in physics, chemistry, and geochemistry with the scientific fundamentals of critical phenomena and phase transitions. The book helps readers broaden their understanding of a field that has developed tremendously over the last forty years. The book also makes a great resource for graduate level instructors at universities. Provides a thorough and accessible treatment of the fundamentals of critical phenomena Offers an in-depth exposition on renormalization and field theory techniques Includes experimental observations of critical effects Includes live examples illustrating the applications of the theoretical material

Download or read book Critical Race Theory written by Khiara Bridges and published by Foundation Press. This book was released on 2018-11-22 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This highly-readable primer on Critical Race Theory (CRT) examines the theory's basic commitments, strengths, and weaknesses. In addition to serving as a primary text for graduate and undergraduate Critical Race Theory seminars or courses on Race and the Law, it can also be assigned in courses on Antidiscrimination Law, Civil Rights, and Law and Society. The book can be used by any reader seeking to understand the relationship between constructions of race and the law. The text consists of four Parts. Part I provides a history of CRT. Part II introduces and explores several core concepts in the theory--including institutional/structural racism, implicit bias, microaggressions, racial privilege, the relationship between race and class, and intersectionality. Part III builds on Part II's discussion of intersectionality by exploring the intersection of race with a variety of other characteristics--including sexuality and gender identity, religion, and ability. Part IV analyzes several contemporary issues to which CRT speaks--including racial disparities in health, affirmative action, the criminal justice system, the welfare state, and education.

Download or read book Critical Pedagogy Primer written by Joe L. Kincheloe and published by Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers. This book was released on 2004 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Critical Pedagogy Primer provides a short, smart, and innovative introduction to this topic. Focusing on the traditions that helped create critical pedagogy, this primer concentrates on what the author calls an «evolving criticality». This refers both to the constantly changing and evolving nature of critical pedagogy, and to the need to keep the field on the cutting edge of scholarly innovation. These concerns are presented in a language that is designed for both uninitiated and sophisticated readers. The Critical Pedagogy Primer includes a glossary and a description of leading figures in the field of critical pedagogy. Anyone learning about critical pedagogy must read this book - it should be an assigned text at every school of education.

Download or read book Comparison written by Aaron W. Hughes and published by Equinox Publishing (UK). This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book starts with the premise that while there are good comparisons and bad comparisons, what is common to both is the sheer artificiality of the enterprise. It then develops an analytical framework for using the method in the context of religious studies.

Download or read book Critical Constructivism Primer written by Joe L. Kincheloe and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2005 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Critical Constructivism Primer introduces education students to the study of knowledge; how it is inscribed by particular values and produced in problematic ways; whose interests it serves; and how it shapes the identities of those who consume it. Critical constructivism is an epistemological position that examines the process by which knowledge is socially constructed. Joe L. Kincheloe takes readers through the basic concepts and alerts them to the dangers of objectivism, reductionism, and the pathological views of self and world that emerge if students and educators are unaware of the construction of knowledge by dominant power interests. The book is essential reading for individuals who want to become researchers and educators.

Download or read book The Pharmacy Informatics Primer written by Doina Dumitru and published by ASHP. This book was released on 2008-09-30 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The information technology revolution has fueled the demand in hospitals and health systems for accomplished experts who can help select, implement and maintain CPOE, BCMA, EHR and other systems. As the use of IT in healthcare expands and the complexity of medication therapy increases, there has been a correspondingly rapid growth in the practice of pharmacy informatics and a basic need for an understanding of key elements. The Pharmacy Informatics Primer provides a foundational understanding and offers “pearls of wisdom” for pharmacy professionals involved in informatics. This introductory resource outlines key concepts in understanding, developing, implementing, and maintaining clinical information and automation systems. This essential guide is designed for all pharmacists and covers an introduction to major concepts of informatics such as ePrescribing, CPOE, bar-coding, smart pumps, and the pharmacist’s role in EHR. Chapter features include key terms and definitions, and a comprehensive table of pearls, specific to each subject to present a clear understanding of all concepts.

Download or read book The World Bank written by Eric Toussaint and published by Between the Lines. This book was released on 2008 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Widely viewed with suspicion as the international economic arm of the U.S. government,the World Bank has become overwhelmingly powerful. Eric Toussaint gives a highly readable account of how this happened. In concise chapters he shows how the bank operates, who funds it, and what it sets out to promote. The World Bank's avowed purpose is to grant loans to the independent states of the developing world, to help them on their journey to recovery after colonial occupation. In reality, the conditions imposed on these states including enforced privatization of all public services, and enforced neo-liberal rules on trade mean that the Bank has become the new colonial authority in everything but name. This ambitious and critical study is a perfect book for anyone looking for a comprehensive history of the Bank and its role in world affairs. ERIC TOUSSAINT is president of the Committee for the Abolition of Third World Debt and is a fellow and frequent lecturer at the International Institute for Research and Education in Amsterdam. He is the co-author of Who Owes Who? 50 Questions About World Debt.

Download or read book A Type Primer written by John Kane and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide full of practical hints to help build the confidence of graphics and typography students. Its aim is to bring the reader to the point where they understand the basic principles of typography and to strengthen the designer's 'eye' through informed, direct observation.

Download or read book A Primer in Radical Criminology written by Michael J. Lynch and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contents of this book include the Marxist theories on state and law, the radical concept of crime, incipient radicalism: conflict and labeling approaches, the causes of crime: a radical view, traditional contributions to radical criminology, the radical perspective on policing, the American court system: a justice model, a critical interpretation of punishment and corrections,and the policy implications of the radical position.

Download or read book Primer to the Immune Response written by Tak W. Mak and published by Newnes. This book was released on 2013-12-23 with total page 703 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in the same engaging conversational style as the acclaimed first edition, Primer to The Immune Response, 2nd Edition is a fully updated and invaluable resource for college and university students in life sciences, medicine and other health professions who need a concise but comprehensive introduction to immunology. The authors bring clarity and readability to their audience, offering a complete survey of the most fundamental concepts in basic and clinical immunology while conveying the subject’s fascinating appeal. The content of this new edition has been completely updated to include current information on all aspects of basic and clinical immunology. The superbly drawn figures are now in full color, complemented by full color plates throughout the book. The text is further enhanced by the inclusion of numerous tables, special topic boxes and brief notes that provide interesting insights. At the end of each chapter, a self-test quiz allows students to monitor their mastery of major concepts, while a set of conceptual questions prompts them to extrapolate further and extend their critical thinking. Moreover, as part of the Academic Cell line of textbooks, Primer to The Immune Response, 2nd Edition contains research passages that shine a spotlight on current experimental work reported in Cell Press articles. These articles also form the basis of case studies that are found in the associated online study guide and are designed to reinforce clinical connections. Complete yet concise coverage of the basic and clinical principles of immunology Engaging conversational writing style that is to the point and very readable Over 200 clear, elegant color illustrations Comprehensive glossary and list of abbreviations

Download or read book A Primer for Policy Analysis written by Edith Stokey and published by W W Norton & Company Incorporated. This book was released on 1978 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Primer for Policy Analysis is an overview of economic theory as it is applied to environmental problems. It does not, however, consider other approaches to such problems.

Download or read book Cultural Criticism written by Arthur Asa Berger and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 1995 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arthur Asa Berger's unique ability to translate difficult theories into accessible language makes this book an ideal introduction to cultural criticism. Berger covers the key theorists, concepts, and subject areas, from literary, sociological and psychoanalytical theories to semiotics and Marxism. Cultural Criticism breathes new life into the discipline by making these theories relevant to students' lives. The author illustrates his explanations with excerpts from classic works giving readers a sense of the important thinkers' styles and helping place them in their context. Berger also provides a comprehensive bibliography on cultural criticism for those who wish to explore the topics at greater length. Cultural Criticism is the perfect undergraduate supplemental text for such courses as media studies, literary criticism, and popular culture.

Download or read book A Primer in Social Choice Theory written by Wulf Gaertner and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2006 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introductory text explores the theory of social choice. Written as a primer suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduates, this text will act as an important starting point for students grappling with the complexities of social choice theory. Rigorous yet accessible, this primer avoids the use of technical language and provides an up-to-date discussion of this rapidly developing field. This is the first in a series of texts published in association with the LSE.

Download or read book Action Research Primer written by Patricia H. Hinchey and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2008 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the fact that publishers and policy-makers have had increasing influence over classrooms, it is the teacher who must make decisions on a minute-by-minute basis about what will help specific students learn. Similarly, local administrators must make key decisions at the school and district level that will best serve particular communities of teachers, students, and parents. Action research offers educators and other stakeholders a systematic way to research and reflect on specific students, classrooms, schools, and communities in order to solve local problems and improve local conditions. This book offers an overview of various definitions and perspectives on action research without prescribing any single approach. Instead, key questions are explored: Who conducts action research? Why? How? Possible answers sketch the many types of possible projects, ranging from an individual teacher trying to improve the experience of a particular student to a group of educators and community members striving to improve local socioeconomic conditions. The Action Research Primer presents an accessible but comprehensive introduction to the field, providing a basic compass and map for the interested practitioner. Chapters include a brief historical overview, an introduction to competing research paradigms, discussion of key issues that inform project design, a serviceable guide to process, and an extensive list of resources pointing to more detail on the many categories, communities, and publication outlets of action research.

Download or read book Pediatric Critical Care a Primer for All Clinicians written by Jason M. Kane and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical handbook of pediatric critical care is written for all clinicians who care for children with acute illness. Specifically, chapters are written to provide helpful insights to all levels of pediatric providers including PICU nurses, Advanced Practice Nurses based in the PICU, medical students, pediatric residents, residents from other disciplines who rotate through PICU, hospitalists who may need to stabilize children prior to transfer to the PICU, and emergency physicians who may want to refer patients to the PICU. In addition to covering PICU-specific topics such as mechanical ventilation and procedural sedation, this handbook also includes guidance in the initial resuscitation, management and stabilization of critically ill children. Management of life-threatening situations that are specifically included in this book include respiratory failure, cardiovascular failure, electrolyte derangements, diabetic ketoacidosis, burn injuries, status epilepticus, status asthmaticus, toxic ingestions, and sepsis, among many others.This easy-to-read handbook covers basic and fundamental concepts of pediatric critical care medicine and makes for easy reading when on call, at the bedside, or when evaluating a child who may need critical care services. At the same time, Pediatric Critical Care: A Primer for All Clinicians provides a quick and practical reference with high-yield information for the clinician who finds themselves in an emergency situation in need of immediate guidance for stabilization and management. We hope that you enjoy this compendium and most of all our intent is that you will find it useful and practical in the everyday care that is provided to critically ill neonates, infants, children and adolescents with the wide array of critical illnesses that you encounter every single day.

Download or read book Rethinking Technology in Schools Primer written by Vanessa Elaine Domine and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2009 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Among the many challenges facing public schooling in the United States is the often irrelevant usage of technology in the classroom - in ways that support the textbook and computer industries more than student learning and achievement. This primer reframes the longstanding debate about instructional technology in school classrooms and challenges the reader to think more critically and conscientiously about the fundamental communication and technological processes that mediate learning and ultimately define education. The primer offers educators at all levels a three-dimensional map for exploring the philosophical, pedagogical, and practical uses of technology to serve rather than subvert the public purposes of education in a democracy."--BOOK JACKET.

Download or read book Considering Comparison written by Oliver Freiberger and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-01-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The comparative method is an integral part of religious studies. All the technical terms that scholars of religion use on a daily basis, such as ritual, hagiography, shrine, authority, fundamentalism, hybridity, and, of course, religion, are comparative terms. Yet comparison has been subject to criticism, including postcolonialist and postmodernist critiques. Older approaches are said to have used comparison primarily to confirm preconceptions about religion. More recently, comparison has been criticized as an act of abstraction that does injustice to the particular, neglects differences, and establishes a mostly Western power of definition over the rest of the world. In this book, Oliver Freiberger takes a closer look at how comparison works. Revisiting critical debates and examining reflections in other disciplines, including comparative history, sociology, comparative theology, and anthropology, Freiberger proposes a model of comparison that is based on a thorough epistemological analysis and that takes both the scholar's situatedness and his or her agency seriously. Examining numerous examples of comparative studies, Considering Comparison develops a methodological framework for conducting and evaluating such studies. Freiberger suggests a comparative approach - which he calls discourse comparison - that confronts the omnipresent risks of decontextualization, essentialization, and universalization. This book makes a case for comparison, arguing that it is indispensable for a deeper analytical understanding of what we call religion. The book is intended to enrich the practice of both aspiring and seasoned comparativists, stimulate much-needed further discussions about comparative methodology, and encourage more scholars to produce responsible comparative studies.