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We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat is a highly entertaining and illuminating journey through the full spectrum of human-animal relations, based on Dr. Herzog's groundbreaking research on animal rights activists, cockfighters, professional dog-show handlers, veterinary students, and biomedical researchers. Blending anthropology, behavioral economics, evolutionary psychology, and philosophy, Herzog crafts a seamless narrative--alternately poignant,...
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Data is fundamental to the modern world. From economic development to health care to education and public policy, we rely on numbers to allocate resources and make crucial decisions. But because so much data fails to take into account gender, because it treats men as the default and women as atypical, bias and discrimination are baked into our systems. And women pay tremendous costs for this bias, in time, money, and often with their lives. The author...
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Do you believe in ghosts? Enter the realm of the paranormal with Kelly Milner Halls. Explore what ghosts are, where they're found, and meet some famous ghost busters. Check out the high-tech equipment modern ghost hunters use, and see their most convincing evidence that ghosts are real. Finally,take a look at a few famous hoaxes.
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"In this fascinating follow-up to the bestselling Information is Beautiful and Knowledge is Beautiful, the king of infographics David McCandless uses spectacular visuals to give us all a bit of good news. We are living in the Information Age, in which we are constantly bombarded with data - on television, in print and online. How can we relate to this mind-numbing overload? Enter David McCandless and his amazing infographics: simple, elegant ways...
6) El triángulo lógico: Una ecuación didáctica emergente para aprender metodología de la investigación
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Este libro da a conocer el modelo de triángulo lógico, el cual está conformado por una ecuación geométrica, que permite reconocer, mapear y demostrar los ensambles lógicos que poseen los elementos y niveles de la investigación. La fórmula específica para demostrar estas relaciones se presenta en la creación de las diversas ecuaciones, identificadas en los elementos que se van descubriendo dentro de la pregunta de investigación, las cuales...
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This text, first published in 2006, presents the most important and influential social psychological theories and research programs in contemporary sociology. Original chapters by the scholars who initiated and developed these theoretical perspectives provide full descriptions of each theory and its background, development, and future. This second edition has been revised and updated to reflect developments within each theory, and in the field of...
8) The Role of a Culture of Superstition in the Proliferation of Religio-Commercial Pastors in Nigeria
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I think your work is a necessary and valuable exposure of this religious phenomenon and the appallingly cynical exploitation of the religious and cultural beliefs of the poor and the vulnerable. I would like to see it published. Suzanne Wilton Huddersfield, UK The book is particularly apt at this period of Christianity in Nigeria because it addresses the money syndrome that has crept into Christianity in Nigeria and the faking of the call of God....
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La situacin que guarda la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional en Chiapas vista desde sus cuatro componentes bsicos, nunca ha sido analizada hasta hoy, desde esta perspectiva; por lo tanto, se desconoce el impacto que han tenido las polticas pblicas en atencin a esta problemtica. En esta publicacin se muestra el comportamiento histrico que han presentado estos componentes en los ltimos diez aos en municipios con menor ndice de Desarrollo Humano (IDH)...
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All social scientists learn the celebrated theories and frameworks of their predecessors, using them to inform their own research and observations. But before there can be theory, there must be theorizing. Theorizing in Social Science introduces the reader to the next generation of theory construction and suggests useful ways for creating social theory. What makes certain types of theories creative, and how does one go about theorizing in a creative...
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Available Open Access under CC-BY-NC licence The Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC), also known as Children of the 90s, is a world-leading birth cohort study that uniquely enrolled participants in utero and obtained genetic material from a geographic population. It instigated the innovative but controversial ALSPAC Ethics and Law Committee. This book describes in detail the early work of this Committee, from establishing the...
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Based on a four-year research project which highlights the important role of community organizations as intermediaries between community and culture, this book analyses the role played by cultural intermediaries who seek to mitigate the worst effects of social exclusion through engaging communities with different forms of cultural consumption and production. The authors challenge policymakers who see cultural intermediation as an inexpensive fix to...
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Capturing the views and experiences of children and young people directly and involving them more actively in the research process are increasingly seen as essential for good research, evaluation, and policy and service development. Written by two experienced social researchers and trainers, this book provides a practical and concise introductory guide to doing research with children and young people, outlining the benefits and challenges along with...
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The book presents principles, concepts and tools for someone who desires to improve the capacity to lead and manage a team, in a work, social, political or sport environment. It includes discussions and recommendations on subjects such as leadership, motivation techniques, team building, team development, empowerment, conflict management and others.
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The Chattahoochee River Basin research in Georgia analyzed changes in water quality variables between 1985 and 2000 since the riparian buffers legislation was engaged in 1989. The Chattahoochee River itself is a nationally recognized drinking water supply for residents in the metropolitan Atlanta region. The four water quality variables investigated in the research were fecal coliform, dissolved oxygen, nitrites, and phosphorus. The water quality...
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How-to books often treat research as if it exists in isolation. But in reality, people need to fit research in with all their other commitments. This e-book is full of practical hints and tips to show you how to manage research alongside work, family, and social life.
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With foreword by Kenneth J. Gergen and Mary M. Gergen. Creative research methods can help to answer complex contemporary questions, which are hard to answer using traditional methods alone. Creative methods can also be more ethical, helping researchers to address social injustice. This accessible book is the first to identify and examine the four areas of creative research methods: arts-based research, research using technology, mixed-method research...
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Writing is more difficult than it seems. Even experienced writers often find it hard to get started, and looming deadlines can cause paralysis. This e-book will get you started and keep you going. It demystifies the craft of writing, and offers lots of tips and ideas to make writing manageable.
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Data collection is often the first thing people think of in connection with research. Preparing a questionnaire, or doing some interviews, can seem straightforward - but there's much else to consider. This e-book outlines some of the key issues and offers lots of short-cuts to save you time and stress.
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