Almost all texts on architectural competition engross it for particular intentions, whether it be for celebration of the procedure, or dismissal. From this view point Architecture Competition is a revelational study on what really happens when competitions take place. But the story is not just about architecture and design; it is about the whole construction process, from the definition of the spatial program, to judgment and selection of projects and the realization of the building.
Provides accounts of the longitudinal studies of attachment. This book presents a range of research programs that have broadened our understanding of early close relationships and their role in individual adaptation throughout life. It also offers reflections on the process of scientific discovery.
This accessible textbook introduces multimodality: its origins, scope and the potential of multimodal research for understanding the ways in which people communicate.' Readers will learn to recognize similarities and differences in theoretical and methodological positions, and the limitations of different approaches are highlighted, including advice on how to mix and ultimately choose the most apt approaches for a study. With a wide range of examples, clear practical support and a glossary of terms, Introducing Multimodality is an ideal reference for undergraduate and postgraduate students in multimodality and semiotics within applied linguistics, education, media and communication studies.
This textbook provides an overview of what psychological theory and research says about the nature, causes, and reduction of prejudice and discrimination. It balances a detailed discussion of theory, research and interlocking themes with applied examples. Designed for junior and senior college students who have had a course in introductory psychology, it is also accessible to students in education, social work, business, communication studies, and ethnic studies. Also, in addition to courses on prejudice and discrimination, the book could be used in courses that cover topics such as racism and diversity. Supplemented by original-source readings, it may also be used in graduate courses.
This book explores the sociology of sailing and yachting. Drawing on original research, and employing a theoretical framework based on the work of Pierre Bourdieu, the book argues that sailing is, still, an upper-middle-class activity that has much to tell us about the wider sociology of leisure and sport.
This valued resource helps practitioners and students evaluate the merits of popular yet controversial practices in clinical psychology and allied fields, and base treatment decisions on the best available research. Leading authorities review widely used therapies for a range of child, adolescent, and adult disorders, differentiating between those that can stand up to the rigors of science and those that cannot. Questionable assessment and diagnostic techniques and self-help models are also examined. The volume provides essential skills for thinking critically as a practitioner, evaluating the validity of scientific claims, and steering clear of treatments that are ineffective or even harmful.
New to This Edition
*Reflects the significant growth of evidence-based practices in the last decade.
*Updated throughout with the latest treatment research.
*Chapter on attachment therapy.
*Chapter on controversial interventions for child and adolescent antisocial behavior.
*Addresses changes in DSM-5.
This is an introductory textbook tailored to the needs of beginning and intermediate film students and independent filmmakers that expertly guides you through the entirety of the craft, from screenwriting all the way through to editing, with details chapters covering each department involved in the filmmaking process.
When the original Visible Learning published in 2008 it instantly became a publishing sensation. Interest in the book was unparalleled; it sold out in days and was described by the TES as revealing `teaching¿s Holy Grail¿. Now John Hattie returns to this ground-breaking work, with Visible Learning: The Sequel.