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Books in Social sciences

The Social Sciences collection forms a definitive resource for those entering, researching, or teaching in any of the many disciplines making up this interdisciplinary area of study. Written by experts and researchers from both Academic and Commercial domains, titles offer global scope and perspectives.

Key subject areas include: Library and Information Science; Transportation; Urban Studies; Geography, Planning, and Development; Security; Emergency Management.

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    • The Second Handbook on Parent Education

      • 1st Edition
      • November 28, 1988
      • Marvin J. Fine
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • Hardback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 0 8 0 9 1 8 2 0 4
      This book should enhance the reader's understanding of the contemporary scene in parenting education, including effective programming, important issues, and future trends.

    • Sampling

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 6
      • July 1, 1988
      • P. R. Krishnaiah
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 4 7 0 2 8 9 0
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 4 5 3 6 7 4 7

    • Attachment in Social Networks

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 44
      • February 1, 1987
      • L.W.C. Tavecchio + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      The main objective of the research presented in this book is to broaden the scope of attachment theory by stressing the importance of a social network approach to the study of attachment.This approach forms the integrating theme of this volume, as is testified by various studies of attachment as it develops in an "extended" rearing context over and beyond the limits of the traditional mother-child dyad. In this connection attention is paid to the importance of sibling relationships, attachment relationships with professional caregivers, the role of the father in caring and rearing young children, and the (short-term and long-term) effects on attachment quality of maternal employment in infancy. Also, the cross-cultural validity of Ainsworth's Strange Situation is discussed, with reference to the USA, Sweden, Israel, Japan, The Netherlands, etc. In adopting a social network approach, the attachment theory proves to be a particularly useful instrument for reflecting on the consequence of social change (maternal employment, symmetrical families, socialisation of childrearing) for child development.

    • The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects

      • 1st Edition
      • February 24, 1987
      • Stephen G Rees-Jones
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects provides an account of the composition, chemistry, and analysis of the organic materials which enter into the structures of objects in museum collections. This book is not intended to duplicate the information available in existing handbooks on the materials and techniques of art and conservation but rather to convey the state of knowledge of the chemical composition of such materials and so provide a framework for a general understanding of their properties. The book begins with a review of basic organic chemistry, covering hydrocarbons and compounds with functional groups. It then describes spectrometry and separation methods. This is followed by discussions of the chemistry and composition of oils and fats, natural waxes, bituminous materials, carbohydrates, proteins, and natural resins and lacquers. Subsequent chapters deal with synthetic materials, i.e., high molecular weight polymers of a wholly synthetic nature; and natural and synthetic dyestuffs. Also discussed are the deterioration and other changes in organic materials resulting from both free radical and ionic reactions; and the application of analytical methods to identify the organic materials of actual museum objects. This book is intended for both chemists and nonchemists.

    • The Enzymes

      • 3rd Edition
      • Volume 18
      • March 19, 1987
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 0 8 0 8 6 5 9 5 9

    • The Enzymes

      • 3rd Edition
      • Volume 17
      • October 22, 1986
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 4 1 5 7 1 8 7
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 0 8 0 8 6 5 9 4 2

    • Graphonomics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 37
      • September 1, 1986
      • H.S.R. Kao + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Graphonomics is the newly created term for the science of handwriting and other graphic skills.The Second International Conference on the Neural and Motor Aspects of Handwriting attracted contributions from experimental psychologists, neuropsychologists, neurologists, linguists, biophysicists, and computer scientists from 12 countries.This volume, the proceedings of the conference, features clinical studies of the neural basis of agraphia and dysgraphia from brain-damaged patients. The motor aspects of handwriting are further extended to new areas of interests. Research on handwriting in the English, Chinese and Japanese languages forms the first attempt in the field to investigate handwriting from the psycholinguistic perspective of different languages.

    • Statistical Methods for Meta-Analysis

      • 1st Edition
      • July 10, 1985
      • Larry V. Hedges + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 3 3 6 3 8 0 0
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      The main purpose of this book is to address the statistical issues for integrating independent studies. There exist a number of papers and books that discuss the mechanics of collecting, coding, and preparing data for a meta-analysis , and we do not deal with these. Because this book concerns methodology, the content necessarily is statistical, and at times mathematical. In order to make the material accessible to a wider audience, we have not provided proofs in the text. Where proofs are given, they are placed as commentary at the end of a chapter. These can be omitted at the discretion of the reader.Throughout the book we describe computational procedures whenever required. Many computations can be completed on a hand calculator, whereas some require the use of a standard statistical package such as SAS, SPSS, or BMD. Readers with experience using a statistical package or who conduct analyses such as multiple regression or analysis of variance should be able to carry out the analyses described with the aid of a statistical package.

    • Acoustic Communication in Birds

      • 1st Edition
      • March 28, 1983
      • Kroodsma
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 0 8 0 9 2 4 1 6 8
      Acoustic Communication in Birds, Volume 1: Production, Perception, and Design Features of Sounds presents the scientific study of bird vocalizations. This book discusses the relations between the physical structure of bird vocalization and their quality as perceived by the recipient. Organized into nine chapters, this volume begins with an overview of the first sound recording of bird sound. This text then outlines some of the complex processes and events between sound production and behavior response to sound. Other chapters consider the study of neural control of vocalizations in birds. This book discusses as well the acoustic information transmitted through the wide range of habitats plays a crucial role in different avian behaviors, including individual and species recognition, territorial defense, mate selection, and song learning. The final chapter deals with a more detailed functional interpretation of a particular sound. This book is a valuable resource for ornithologists, ethologists, and research workers.

    • The Enzymes

      • 3rd Edition
      • Volume 16
      • December 1, 1983
      • English
      • eBook
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