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Science and Convention
Essays on Henri Poincaré's Philosophy of Science and the Conventionalist Tradition
1st Edition
Jerzy Giedymin
Mario Bunge
English
Science and Convention: Essays on Henri Poincare's Philosophy of Science and The Conventionalist Tradition contains essays concerned with Henri Poincare's philosophy of science, physics in particular, and with the conventionalist tradition in philosophy that he revived and reshaped, simultaneously with, but independently of, Pierre Duhem. Separating five essays as chapters, the book discusses the main ideas of the philosophy (Essays 1 and 5), traces at least some of its historical background (Essays 1, 2, and 3), and provides some of its developments (Essays 2 and 4).
Schooling in East Asia, Forces of Change
Formal and Nonformal Education in Japan, The Republic of China, the Peoples Republic of China, South Korea, North Korea, Hong Kong, and Macau.
1st Edition
R. Murray Thomas + 1 more
English
Schooling in East Asia: Forces of Change describes the condition and backgrounds of formal and non-formal education in five East Asian nations and in two colonies. The book also considers the forces that have influenced the form that the seven educational systems have assumed. Organized into nine chapters, this book begins with an identification of the several significant historical features of East Asia. The next seven chapters are presented in four parts. Part I centers on Japan, Part II on the Republic of China on Taiwan and the People's Republic of China on the Asian mainland, Part III on South Korea and North Korea, and Part IV on the two colonies of Hong Kong and Macau. The final chapter presents a comparative analysis of the seven societies' schooling efforts.
Leonid I. Brezhnev, Pages From His Life
Written under the Auspices of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR
1st Edition
Leonid I. Brezhnev
English
Leonid I. Brezhnev: Pages from His Life is a five-chapter biography of Leonid I. Brezhnev. This book details the life of Leonid I. Brezhnev from his childhood and his experiences during and after the war. This text details the truly gigantic work of Brezhnev. This book indicates that all achievements of the Soviet Union are associated with Brezhnev: in economic progress; in the further improvement of the socialist state and of democracy; in the progress of culture; and in raising the people's standard of living. Brezhnev is one of the most prominent international leaders. This biography will help British readers to gain a truer picture of Soviet realities and a better understanding of the Soviet people's views and aspirations.
Science for Hairdressing Students
1st Edition
C. M. Lee + 1 more
English
Science for Hairdressing Students, Third Edition, has been revised in order to conform to recent examination demands and the more integrated approach to teaching applied science to hairdressing students. It is organized in such a manner as to make it a self-teaching text. All the information is broken up into small study topics with a glossary-index to guide readers. At the end of the book is a huge selection of test questions. The book begins with a discussion of the changes that people want when they come to the salon. This is followed by separate chapters on hairdressing techniques such as shampooing, coloring, lightening, waving, setting, and drying. Subsequent chapters discuss scalp and skin treatments; chemicals used in the salon; creating ideal salon atmosphere, temperature, and lighting; and safety and hygiene in the salon. Also discussed are the parts and functions of the human body; personal hygiene for hairdressers; and first aid for emergencies and accidents. This book is suitable for students studying for: City and Guilds of London Institute Craft Course (Basic 760-1), City and Guilds of London Institute Craft Course (Advanced 760-2), Qualifying Examinations of Hairdressing Council, and American State Review Boards (Cosmetology).
The Quality of Life: Systems Approaches
Proceedings of the International Congress on Applied Systems Research and Cybernetics
1st Edition
G.E. Lasker
English
Applied Systems and Cybernetics covers the proceedings of the International Congress on Applied Systems Research and Cybernetics. The book presents several studies that cover the application of systems research and cybernetics in improving the quality of life. Majority of the materials in the text tackle various aspects of quality of life in relation to systems and cybernetics, such as living space, future prospects, work, education, politics, law, ethics and values, culture and ethnicity, and social systems. The selection also presents articles that cover the elemental properties of quality of life, such as the concept, views, indicators, and dimension. The book will be of great interest to any scientists regardless of disciplines, since it covers the main purpose of science, the improvement of quality of life.
Social Learning Practice in Residential Child Care
1st Edition
Barrie Brown + 1 more
English
Social Learning Practice in Residential Child Care aims to identify the theoretical and methodological basis for social learning practice, to describe examples of the practical applications of the social learning model, and to consider some of the issues and problems in implementing these practices with children in care. Organized into 10 chapters, this book first discusses the social learning practice, including its model, environment, and basic principles. Subsequent chapters focus on observing and recording behavior; a social learning approach to assessment; an example of assessment; practice methods; and reinforcers. A case study example of social learning practice in a group setting is then shown. The last chapters explain extending a social learning program to the family, and preparing and supporting staff using social learning practices.
Man Meets Microbes
An Introduction to Medical Microbiology
1st Edition
Jennifer R. Jamison
English
Man meets Microbes: An Introduction to Medical Microbiology is concerned with the infective aspects of disease in man. It considers the role of organisms in causing disease and also with the response to, and defense of man against these organisms. The book begins with a general introduction, providing a survey of the history of microbiology and a classification of micro-organisms and parasites capable of causing disease in man. Subsequent chapters are devoted to discussions on such topics as host-parasite relationships, parasites, bacteria and viruses, and organ systems and how they get infected with disease. The final chapter covers certain topics such as infection during pregnancy, fever, and nursing being a hazardous occupation. Microbiologists and those in the medical profession will find the book very useful.
The Adolescent
An Educational Perspective
1st Edition
Eldrie Gouws + 1 more
English
The Adolescent: An Educational Perspective covers several aspects of adolescent’s development. The book discusses an adolescent's physical, cognitive, affective, social, conative, and normative development, together with an overview of pedagogic implications. The text also considers other critical aspects (street children, drugs, sexually transmitted disease, abortion, unemployment, and juvenile delinquency) from a sociopedagogical perspective. Subject specialists in the sciences of criminology, social work, sociology and psychology will find this book invaluable.
Handbook of Singapore — Malaysian Corporate Finance
1st Edition
Tan Chwee Huat + 1 more
English
Handbook of Singapore – Malaysian Corporate Finance discusses topics that are relevant to the acquisition of funds by Singaporean and Malaysian corporations. The book is comprised of 19 chapters that cover the domestic sources of corporate funding and various aspects of international finance. The coverage of the text includes financial institutions and markets; exchange-rate systems and policies; and the role of Singaporean and Malaysian stock exchanges. The book also deals with the taxation aspects of corporate finance; the futures market; and financing from overseas. The text will be of great use to financial managers, bankers, and professional investors who want to be more aware of the Singaporean and Malaysian corporate finance.
The New Model Economy
Economic Inventions for the Rest of the Century
1st Edition
Peter G. Elkan
English
The New Model Economy: Economic Inventions for the Rest of the Century puts forward certain ideas on how the making of economic policy and the instruments used to implement it in the industrialized Western countries could and should be reformed to overcome the grave difficulties of the present. The book contains a total of nine chapters that falls into two parts. The first part proposes the adoption of a ""participatory"" approach to economic policymaking that could be expected to increase greatly the legitimacy of the economic system. This approach would also render possible the solution of the technical problems in this field. The second part describes several such arrangements that appear practicable. This book will be valuable to both economists and intelligent general public.

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