Kleinian Theory: A Contemporary Perspective (Bronstein Cathy)(Paperback)

Kleinian Theory: A Contemporary Perspective (Bronstein Cathy)(Paperback)

The purpose of the Whurr series in Psychoanalysis edited by Peter Fonagy and Mary Target of University College London, is to publish clinical and research based texts of academic excellence in the field. Each title makes a significant contribution and the series is open-ended. The readership is

Projective Identification and Psychotherapeutic Technique (Ogden Thomas)(Paperback)

This book examines the projective identification and its clinical uses from a Kleinian perspective. It applies the perspective of projective identification to various aspects of the psychotherapy of borderline and schizophrenic

Organizational Change: Perspectives on Theory and Practice (Myers Piers)(Paperback)

Written by scholars who also work as consultants, Organizational Change: Perspectives on Theory and Practice combines rigorous theoretical exploration with practical insights from the field. Authors Piers Myers, Sally Hulks, and Liz Wiggins offer a truly fresh and authentic approach, providing a

Industrial Organization: Contemporary Theory and Empirical Applications (Pepall Lynne)(Paperback)

Pepall's Industrial Organization: Contemporary Theory and Empirical Applications, 5th Edition offers an accessible text in which topics are organized in a manner that motivates and facilitates progression from one chapter to the next. It serves as a complete, but concise, introduction to modern

Rape and the Law: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives (Waples Megan)(Paperback)

Rape and the Law: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives examines the legal history of rape to understand why modern audiences continue to disagree about the nature of the crime, why society as a whole often fails to believe and support victims, and how we can change our understanding of and

Contemporary Photography and Theory: Concepts and Debates (Miller Sally)(Paperback)

Contemporary Photography and Theory offers an essential overview of some of the key critical debates in fine art photography today. Building on a foundational understanding of photography, it offers an in-depth discussion of five topic areas: identity, landscape and place, the politics of

Practical Building Conservation: Mortars, Renders and Plasters (England Historic)(Pevná vazba)

Mortars, Renders and Plasters provides a broad perspective of contemporary conservation theory and practice not otherwise found in one publication, describing the history, physical properties, and deterioration of these important materials. Methods of assessing condition and evaluating options for

Organization Theory & Design - An International Perspective (Daft Richard (Vanderbilt University))(Paperback / softback)

Contemporary Collaborative Consumption: Trust and Reciprocity Revisited (Cruz Isabel)(Paperback)

This book provides critical perspectives on contemporary collaborative consumption, a recent societal phenomenon shaking up previously fixed socio-economic categories such as the producer and the consumer. The contributors discuss the role of trust and reciprocity in collaborative consumption

Sound Theory/Sound Practice (Altman Rick)(Paperback)

Sound Theory/Sound Practice is divided into three major sections: Theoretical Perspectives, Historical Speculations, and Neglected Domains. The entire volume is marked by a revised understanding of cinema and particularly film sound. Individual essays cover such diverse topics as the conversion to

Crime Prevention: Principles, Perspectives and Practices (Sutton Adam)(Paperback)

Crime Prevention: Principles, Perspectives and Practices introduces readers to the theory and practice of crime prevention. Now in its third edition, this book argues for a combination of social and situational/environmental crime prevention strategies as more effective alternatives to policing,

Classic Set Theory: For Guided Independent Study (Goldrei D. C.)(Paperback)

Designed for undergraduate students of set theory, Classic Set Theory presents a modern perspective of the classic work of Georg Cantor and Richard Dedekin and their immediate successors. This includes: The definition of the real numbers in terms of rational numbers and ultimately in terms of

Modern Chess Self-Tutor (Bronstein David)(Paperback)

Creativity: Theory, History, Practice (Pope Rob)(Paperback)

Creativity: Theory, History, Practice offers important new perspectives on creativity in the light of contemporary critical theory and cultural history. Innovative in approach as well as argument, the book crosses disciplinary boundaries and builds new bridges between the critical and the creative

Leadership Theory: Cultivating Critical Perspectives (Dugan John P.)(Pevná vazba)

An interdisciplinary survey text on leadership theory grounded using critical perspectives Leadership Theory is designed specifically for use in undergraduate or graduate classrooms providing a comprehensive overview of essential theories informing the leadership studies knowledgebase. The text

Contemporary Sociological Theory (Loyal Steven)(Paperback)

Introducing readers to the most important thinkers and schools of thought in contemporary sociological theory - from Parsons and Merton to the Frankfurt School to Foucault, Bourdieu, Giddens and Hochschild - this accessible textbook firmly locates key ideas in social, political and historical

Georg Bchner: Contemporary Perspectives (Gillett Robert)(Pevná vazba)

Georg Buchner: Contemporary Perspectives examines the continuing relevance of Buchner in the early twenty-first century in terms of politics, science, philosophy, aesthetics, cultural studies and performance studies. It situates Buchner's interdisciplinary work in relation to the philosophical,

Techne Theory: A New Language for Art (Staten Henry)(Paperback)

Henry Staten's Techne Theory proposes a radical realignment of contemporary aesthetic philosophy, criticism and practice. By tracing an understanding of the nature and implications of art (whether philosophical, social or political), via the ancient Greek concept of techne, Staten is able to

Assemblage Theory and Method (Buchanan Ian)(Paperback)

What do we mean by 'assemblage' in contemporary theory? The constant and seemingly limitless expansion of the concept's range of applications begs the question, if any and every kind of collection of things is an assemblage, then what advantage is there is in using this term and not some other

Critical Theory and Sociological Theory: On Late Modernity and Social Statehood (Schecter Darrow)(Paperback)

Rearticulating critical theory with a contemporary focus, this book investigates how the conditions of democratic statehood have changed at key historical intervals since 1945. It argues that a sociological approach is needed to address conceptual deficits and explain how the mechanisms of

Democratic Decision-Making: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives (Schaefer David Lewis)(Pevná vazba)

Democratic Decision-Making: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives contains eight essays by political scientists, all but one of them previously unpublished, addressing various aspects of the democratic decision-making process. The book consists of four parts, each consisting of two essays

Psychoanalytic Thinking: A Dialectical Critique of Contemporary Theory and Practice (Carveth Donald L.)(Paperback)

Theory for Theatre Studies: Memory (Gluhovic Milija)(Paperback)

Starting with a premise that memory holds such a privileged place in contemporary experience, Theory for Theatre Studies: Memory explores the intersections between contemporary theatre and performance, the interdisciplinary field of memory studies, and current preoccupations with the politics of

Organization Theory: Modern, Symbolic, and Postmodern Perspectives (Hatch Mary Jo)(Paperback)

Organization Theory offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to the study of organizations and organizing processes. Through the unique three-perspective approach, students are challenged to explain, explore, and evaluate organizational theory, drawing on their own experiences as well as the