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The Ethics of Psychological Research

  • 1st Edition
  • October 22, 2013
  • J. D. Keehn
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 4 8 2 3 - 6
The Ethics of Psychological Research contains expanded versions of original presentations reported in a two-day symposium on Ethics in Psychological Research held at Atkinson College, York University, near Toronto in September 1980. The book is organized into three major sections, wherein the first deals with ethical principles and regulations, the second with ethics of research with special populations, and the third with problems associated with applications of scientific knowledge. A concluding section then details the results of a psychological research method applied to the question of a psychological ethic.

From Dictatorship to Democracy: Spanish Reportage

  • 1st Edition
  • October 22, 2013
  • Anatoly Krasikov
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 5 2 1 0 - 3
From Dictatorship to Democracy: Spanish Reportage discusses the problems of contemporary Spain and deals with the 'Spanish miracle'- the country's gradual peaceful transition from fascist dictatorship to democracy. The book is structured based on a chronological order of presenting facts. The text begins with a description of Spain during Franco's times. Spain is then described '30 years after' the civil war of1936-1939. The book is concluded with an account of events connected with the victory of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party. The various 'storeys' of Spanish society that played a special role in the country's political evolution are also shown.

Forest Recreation

  • 3rd Edition
  • October 22, 2013
  • Robert W. Douglass
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 4 8 2 6 - 7
Forest Recreation focuses on the increasing consideration of forests as destination for recreation. The book aims to put together the findings of researchers on the issues and problems that confront forest recreation administrators and the demands of the public. The selection also offers guidance to forest land managers with respect to the basic requirements of forest recreation as well as in planning. The book starts by defining outdoor recreation, including history and the factors affecting this type of recreation. The text then gives information on the number of forest recreation areas and the distribution of these areas, as well as the underlying legislation covering outdoor recreation. Forest recreation planning is noted, which includes a discussion of a state-wide comprehensive outdoor recreation plan. The book also discusses site selection and the development of recreation areas. Classification of areas in forests is also described, which includes picnic grounds, camping sites, and trails. Sanitation in forest recreation areas is also discussed. The text can best serve the interest of forest land managers, forest technicians, foresters, park technicians, and private landowners who are responsible in planning, developing, and administering forest recreation places.

Managing Innovation

  • 1st Edition
  • October 22, 2013
  • Sven B. Lundstedt + 1 more
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 5 3 6 2 - 9
Managing Innovation: The Social Dimensions of Creativity, Invention and Technology focuses on the relationship between inventions and innovations with industrial development and economic advancement. The book stresses the point that advancement in industries and economy can be more successful when these are in balance. Containing the works of various authors, the book proceeds by highlighting the social dimension of invention and innovation. The role of the government in the promotion of innovations and inventions is also noted. The book also reiterates the point that human factors have definitely affected innovation and productivity. This stance is supported by the discussion on a case study in labor-management cooperation. Inventions and innovations in the social dimension are also established to be related with industrial productivity. The book also touches upon how education has influenced the advancement of technology in Japan. The text is best suited to those who are interested in pushing the role of inventions and innovations in shaping the society.

Amnesty International

  • 1st Edition
  • October 22, 2013
  • J. Power
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 8 6 0 1 - 3
Traces the history of Amnesty International from its beginnings in 1961, describing the difficulties and disappointments, how the organization works, and its special campaigns. Includes case studies focusing on the Soviet Union, China, Africa, Brazil and South America and first hand information on current activities in Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua. The book is illustrated by photographs from Amnesty's archives

The Mass Media & Social Problems

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 2
  • October 22, 2013
  • D. Howitt
  • Michael Argyle
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 9 3 5 3 - 0
Discusses the way the mass media treats social problems, its contribution to causing and curing social problems, and its use by concerned organisations and groups wishing to act to reduce social problems. It brings together a wide range of topics including racism, sexism, poverty, violence, pornography, the educational disadvantaged, and crime and justice.

Family Matters

  • 1st Edition
  • October 22, 2013
  • Alfred White Franklin
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 4 9 9 4 - 3
Family Matters: Perspectives on the Family and Social Policy covers the proceedings of the Symposium on Priority for the Family. The book examines how a family might be strengthened and how any stresses society imposes on the family might be lightened. The text consists of 20 chapters and discusses several issues concerning the family as a social unit, such as environmental factors, socio-economic stress, housing conditions, poverty, unemployment, and the lack of options. The book will be of great interest to readers concerned with the implications of social norms and standards for the family as a social unit.

British Cities

  • 1st Edition
  • October 22, 2013
  • Nigel Spence + 2 more
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 9 0 4 7 - 1
Urban and Regional Planning Series, Volume 26: British Cities: An Analysis of Urban Change provides an overview of urban change in Britain. The title focuses on the demographic and economic aspects of the British urban system. The text first covers the British urban systems, and then proceeds to tackling population and employment in British cities. Next, the selection deals with the concerns on migration and urban change, such as the migration pattern and the characteristics of migrants. The text also talks about issues in work travel. The last part discusses the British urban systems policy. The book will be of great interest to urban planners, local government officials, economists, and sociologists.

The Social Cost of Small Families & Land Reform

  • 1st Edition
  • October 22, 2013
  • G. C. Mkangi + 1 more
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 8 6 0 2 - 0
A convincing argument against the widespread belief that rapid population growth is an obstacle to socio-economic development, while individual land ownership is a prerequisite. The author presents an in-depth study of traditional land tenure in Taita, Kenya, where the implementation of birth control programmes and the individualization of land tenure have failed to eradicate rural poverty and have brought about other sociopsychological problems. This book is of vital importance to development personnel to help them place the problem of population growth in its proper perspective.

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