A Good Book In Theory

by Alan Sears

The new edition offers coverage of post-modernism and Indigenous ways of knowing, as well as a discussion of the research process and how to communicate arguments effectively.

A Good Book In Theory

Author: Alan Sears

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

ISBN: 1442600977

Page: 240

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This highly original and compelling book offers an introduction to the art and science of social inquiry, including the theoretical and methodological frameworks that support that inquiry. The new edition offers coverage of post-modernism and Indigenous ways of knowing, as well as a discussion of the research process and how to communicate arguments effectively. The result is a book that blends the best of earlier editions with updates that provide a strong foundation in critical thinking, rooted in the social sciences but relevant across disciplines.

A Good Book in Theory

by Alan Sears

This book is designed to introduce readers to the joys and challenges of theoretical thinking.

A Good Book in Theory

Author: Alan Sears

Publisher: University of Toronto PressHigher education

ISBN: 9781551115368

Page: 174

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This book is designed to introduce readers to the joys and challenges of theoretical thinking. It begins by encouraging reflection of informal everyday theorizing, showing that theoretical thinking is an important feature of human activity. A focus on key themes?the politics of the classroom, the notion of what is "real," what is "natural," and how time is measured?allows Sears to draw out important elements of social theory in a way that makes it relevant and interesting to students. Creative exercises bring the issues to life and help hone critical thinking and writing skills. In the process, Sears offers an engaging and accessible guide through the complex world of social theory and lays a solid foundation for further study. Special Combined Price: A Good Book, In Theory: A Guide to Theoretical Thinking may be ordered together with Social Theory: Continuity and Confrontation, second edition at a special discounted price. In order to secure the package price, the following ISBN must be used when ordering: 978-1-55402-291-5. Academics please note that this is a title classified as having a restricted allocation of complimentary copies. Restricted titles remain available to adopters and to academics very likely to adopt in the coming semester. When adoption possibilities are less strong and/or further in the future, academics are requested to purchase the title, with the proviso that UTP Higher Education will happily refund the purchase price if the book is indeed adopted.

A Good Book In Theory

by Alan Sears

This brief and engagingly written book provides a unique introduction to the process of social inquiry and the theoretical and methodological frameworks that support that inquiry, offering a strong foundation in critical thinking that is ...

A Good Book In Theory

Author: Alan Sears

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

ISBN: 1442606681

Page: 206

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This brief and engagingly written book provides a unique introduction to the process of social inquiry and the theoretical and methodological frameworks that support that inquiry, offering a strong foundation in critical thinking that is rooted in the social sciences but maintains relevance across the disciplines.

The Theory of the Novel

by Georg Lukacs

Presents the first English translation of the Hungarian philosopher's early theoretical work on the novel.

The Theory of the Novel

Author: Georg Lukacs

Publisher: MIT Press

ISBN: 9780262620277

Page: 160

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Presents the first English translation of the Hungarian philosopher's early theoretical work on the novel.

Epistemology

by Robert Audi

"-Ernest Sosa, Rutgers University "This is a massively impressive book, introducing ...virtually all the main areas of epistemology.... lucid and highly readable, while not shirking the considerable complexities of his subject matter.

Epistemology

Author: Robert Audi

Publisher:

ISBN: 9780415879231

Page: 404

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This comprehensive introduction explains the concepts and theories central to understanding knowledge. The third edition features new sections on such topics as the nature of intuition, the skeptical challenge of rational disagreement, and "the value problem"ùthe question why knowledge is preferable to mere true belief. Special features of the third edition of Epistemology include: -enhanced treatment of key topics such as perception, scientific hypotheses, self-evidence and the a priori, testimony, contextualism, understanding, and virtue epistemology -expanded discussion of the relation between epistemology and related fields, especially philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, and ethics -greater clarity for undergraduate readers Advance praise for the third edition: Robert Audi's Epistemology, Third Edition, is the most authoritative, comprehensive, and state-of-the-art textbook in the field. In clear, masterful prose, Audi covers all the main topics in epistemology... Every student of epistemologyùnew and oldùshould read this book.- Peter Graham, University of Cahlivnia, Riverside "... unusually comprehensive, elegantly structured, and accessible... a cutting-edge treatment of the latest debates about the nature of intuitions, the significance of rational disagreement, and the value of knowledge and justified true belief.-Ralph Kennedy, Wake Forest University "... a well-motivated, comprehensive, accessible introduction for students as well as an original, exciting, cutting-edge work of epistemology in its own right. Novices and experts alike will continually profitùand tremendously soùfrom studying it... an ideal text for undergraduate courses in epistemology, and even graduate-level surveys."-E.J. Coffman, University of Tennessee Praise for the second edition: "...philosophically insightful and masterfully writtenùeven more so in its new edition. Guaranteed to fascinate the beginner while retaining its exalted status with the experts."-Claudio de Almeida, PUCRS, Brazil "My students like this book and have learned much from it, as I have...Epistemology ... is simply the best textbook in epistemology that I know of."-Thomas Vinci, Dalhousie University Praise for the first edition: "No less than one would expect from a first-rate epistemologist who is also a master expositor ... A superb introduction."-Ernest Sosa, Rutgers University "This is a massively impressive book, introducing ...virtually all the main areas of epistemology.... lucid and highly readable, while not shirking the considerable complexities of his subject matter."-Elizabeth M. Fricker; University of Oxford "A state-of-the-art introduction to epistemology by one of the leading figures in the field."-William P. Alston, Syracuse University

Theoretical Atomic Physics

by Harald Siegfried Friedrich

This established text contains an advanced presentation of quantum mechanics adapted to the requirements of modern atomic physics.

Theoretical Atomic Physics

Author: Harald Siegfried Friedrich

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

ISBN: 354025644X

Page: 506

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This established text contains an advanced presentation of quantum mechanics adapted to the requirements of modern atomic physics. The third edition extends the successful second edition with a detailed treatment of the wave motion of atoms, and it also contains an introduction to some aspects of atom optics that are relevant for current and future experiments involving ultra-cold atoms. Included: Various problems with complete solutions.

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Review Principles and Applications of Random Noise Theory by Julius S. Bendat
, pp.i-ra-i-H431, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 1958. The author is to be
congratulated on a really good book. The theory of random noise is of recent
origin.

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Learned Helplessness

by Christopher Peterson

The present volume, written by some of the most widely recognized leaders in the field, summarizes and integrates the theory, research, and application of learned helplessness.

Learned Helplessness

Author: Christopher Peterson

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

ISBN: 9780195044676

Page: 359

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When experience with uncontrollable events gives rise to the expectation that events in the future will also elude control, disruptions in motivation, emotion, and learning may ensue. "Learned helplessness" refers to the problems that arise in the wake of uncontrollability. First described in the 1960s among laboratory animals, learned helplessness has since been applied to a variety of human problems entailing inappropriate passivity and demoralization. While learned helplessness is best known as an explanation of depression, studies with both people and animals have mapped out the cognitive and biological aspects. The present volume, written by some of the most widely recognized leaders in the field, summarizes and integrates the theory, research, and application of learned helplessness. Each line of work is evaluated critically in terms of what is and is not known, and future directions are sketched. More generally, psychiatrists and psychologists in various specialties will be interested in the book's argument that a theory emphasizing personal control is of particular interest in the here and now, as individuality and control are such salient cultural topics.

A Text Book of Zoogeography

by Frank E. Beddard, M.A. (Oxon), F.R.S.

We recommend the book to the attention of all students and teachers of this
branch of physical science . Journal of Education . A very good book , which
combines the theoretical and practical treatment of Mechanics very happily .
Machinery .

A Text Book of Zoogeography

Author: Frank E. Beddard, M.A. (Oxon), F.R.S.

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Queueing Theory

by Lester Lipsky

Because of its unusual approach, this book would be an excellent addition. It would also make a good supplement where another book was selected as the primary text for a course in system performance modelling.

Queueing Theory

Author: Lester Lipsky

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

ISBN: 0387497064

Page: 548

View: 164

Queueing Theory deals with systems where there is contention for resources, but the demands are only known probabilistically. This book can be considered to be a monograph or a textbook, and thus is aimed at two audiences: those who already know Queueing Theory but would like to know more of the Linear Algebraic Approach; and as a rst course for students who don't already have a strong background in probability, and feel more comfortable with algebraic arguments. Also, the equations are well suited to easy computation. In fact, there is much discussion on how various properties can be easily computed in any language that has automatic matrix operations (e.g., MATLAB). To help with physical insight, there are over 80 gures, numerous examples and exercises distributed throughout the book. There are, perhaps 50 books on QT that are available today, and most practitioners have several of them on their shelves. This book would be a good addition, as well as a good supplement to another text. This second edition has been updated throughout including a new chapter on Semi Markov Processes and new material on matrix representations of distributions and Power-tailed distribution. Lester Lipsky is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Connecticut.

American Book Publishing Record

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Contents : The disciplinary positioning of theory — The politics of grand
narratives 1 : theorizing postmodernity — The politics of grand narratives II : from
Derrida to ... 01 A good book , in theory : a guide to theoretical thinking | Alan
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Theory of Machines

by RS Khurmi | JK Gupta

Services)and A.M.I.E.(I)examinations.In order to make this volume more useful for them,complete solutions of their examination papers up to 1975 have also been included.Every care has been taken to make this treatise as self-explanatory as ...

Theory of Machines

Author: RS Khurmi | JK Gupta

Publisher: S. Chand Publishing

ISBN: 812192524X

Page: 1071

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While writing the book,we have continuously kept in mind the examination requirments of the students preparing for U.P.S.C.(Engg. Services)and A.M.I.E.(I)examinations.In order to make this volume more useful for them,complete solutions of their examination papers up to 1975 have also been included.Every care has been taken to make this treatise as self-explanatory as possible.The subject matter has been amply illustrated by incorporating a good number of solved,unsolved and well graded examples of almost every variety.

The Basic Theory of Power Series

by Jesús M. Ruiz

The book covers in a comprehensive way and at an elementary level essentially all the theorems and techniques which are commonly used and needed in any of these branches.

The Basic Theory of Power Series

Author: Jesús M. Ruiz

Publisher: Vieweg+Teubner Verlag

ISBN: 9783528065256

Page: 134

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Power series techniques are indispensable in many branches of mathematics, in particular in complex and in real analytic geometry, in commutative algebra, in algebraic geometry, in real algebraic geometry. The book covers in a comprehensive way and at an elementary level essentially all the theorems and techniques which are commonly used and needed in any of these branches. In particular it presents Rückert's complex nullstellensatz, Risler's real nullstellensatz, Tougerons' implicit function theorem, and Artin's approximation theorem, to name a few. Up to now a student of any of the subjects mentioned above usually had to learn about power series within the framework of the vast theory of the subject. The present book opens another path: One gets acquaintance with power series in a direct and elementary way, and then disposes of a good box of tools and examples to penetrate any of the subjects mentioned above, and also some others.

The Australian Physicist

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There is a need for a good book on quantum scattering theory at the textbook
level - between the discussion in introductory textbooks such as Schiff and the
treatises of Mott and Massey , Goldberger and Watson , Newton , and Wu and ...

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Theory of Fun for Game Design

by Raph Koster

Discusses the essential elements in creating a successful game, how playing games and learning are connected, and what makes a game boring or fun.

Theory of Fun for Game Design

Author: Raph Koster

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

ISBN: 1932111972

Page: 244

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Discusses the essential elements in creating a successful game, how playing games and learning are connected, and what makes a game boring or fun.

Is Theory Good for the Jews

by Bruno Chaouat

65 The case of Butler is relevant to this book because Butler's philosophy is indebted to, even though critical of, French thought and literary theory, ...

Is Theory Good for the Jews

Author: Bruno Chaouat

Publisher: Oxford University Press

ISBN: 1781381216

Page: 224

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For at least fifteen years, any keen observer of European society has been aware that antisemitism is no longer a matter of racial theory, nationalism, or exclusion of the 'other.' While in the past antisemites saw Jews as all too modern 'rootless cosmopolitans' (to use Stalin's expression), today's European antisemitism construes them as obsolete precisely because they are attached to their roots, their land, their community, their origin. The Jews are now perceived as a reactionary force that hinders the progress of humankind toward multiculturalism, understood as the peaceful, infinitely enriching coexistence of ethnicities, races, religions, and cultures within the same territory. The antisemite of yore viewed the Jews as an inferior race; today he views them as racist. By looking back to the emergence of a postwar theoretical discourse on trauma, memory, victims, suffering, the Holocaust and the Jews, Is Theory Good for the Jews? explores how 'French thought' is implicated in intellectual, literary and ideological components of the global and local upsurge of antisemitism. The author probes the legacy of Heidegger in France and exposes the shortcomings of radical social critique and postcolonial theory confronted to the challenge of Islamic terrorism and Jew hatred. This book is the first effort to analyze French responses that have regrettably played their part in generating the new antisemitism.

Theory for Today s Musician Textbook Third Edition

by Ralph Turek

This broadly comprehensive text merges traditional topics such as part writing and harmony (diatonic, chromatic, neo-tonal and atonal), with less traditional topics such as counterpoint and musical process, and includes the non-traditional ...

Theory for Today s Musician Textbook Third Edition

Author: Ralph Turek

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ISBN: 9780815371717

Page: 726

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Theory for Today's Musician, Third Edition, recasts the scope of the traditional music theory course to meet the demands of the professional music world, in a style that speaks directly and engagingly to today's music student. It uses classical, folk, popular, and jazz repertoires with clear explanations that link music theory to musical applications. The authors help prepare students by not only exploring how music theory works in art music, but how it functions within modern music, and why this knowledge will help them become better composers, music teachers, performers, and recording engineers. This broadly comprehensive text merges traditional topics such as part writing and harmony (diatonic, chromatic, neo-tonal and atonal), with less traditional topics such as counterpoint and musical process, and includes the non-traditional topics of popular music songwriting, jazz harmony and the blues. The accompanying companion website provides interactive exercises that allow students to practice foundational theory skills. Written by experienced authors, both active classroom teachers for many years, Theory for Today's Musician is the complete and ideal theory text to enable today's student to accomplish their musical goals tomorrow. Updated and corrected throughout, the Third Edition includes: Expanded coverage of atonality and serialism, now separated into two chapters. Broadened treatment of cadences, including examples from popular music. Substantially rewritten chapter on songwriting. Interactive features of the text simplified to two types, "Concept Checks" and "Review and Reinforcement," for greater ease of use. New and updated musical examples added throughout. Charts, illustrations, and musical examples revised for increased clarity. Audio of musical examples now provided through the companion website. The accompanying Workbook offers exercises and assignments to accompany each chapter in the book. A companion website houses online tutorials with drills of basic concepts, as well as audio.