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Cultural Studies: Theory and Practice»rank: 255878by: Chris Barker
: :'It is comprehensive in scope, clearly written, competent and accurate, and yet provides an original and useful perspective on cultural studies as well as an overview of key concepts, methods, topics and the material of cultural studies.' -Doug Kellner, University of California, Los AngelesChris Barker’s best-selling Cultural Studies has established itself as the leading undergraduate introduction to cultural studies. This Third Edition takes the student through all they need to know: the theoretical foundations and developments of cultural studies and the questions that occupy the field today, from the multiple meanings of ‘culture’ itself to ideology, language, subjectivity, sex, space, race, media, the urban, youth and resistance. With its concise, ... |
Research Methods in Clinical Psychology: An Introduction for Students and Practitioners»rank: 405978by: Chris Barker, Nancy Pistrang, Robert Elliott
: :A completely revised and updated edition of an established and respected text, this is a concise and accessible review of the thoughts and methods which relate to undertaking research, and evaluating research and clinical treatment. Written with the scientist-practitioner in mind, this text presents research methods and clinical treatment with a strong emphasis placed on the evaluation of research, which is so important to evidence based practice. Research Methods in Clinical Psychology covers the essential aspects of training courses for new clinical psychologists, but will also be invaluable for practising clinicians updating their qualifications. Features to aid teaching and learning include: ? Case studies ? Chapter summaries ? Annotated further ... |
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Herbs and Nutrients for the Mind: A Guide to Natural Brain Enhancers (Complementary and Alternative Medicine)»rank: 872823by: Chris D. Meletis, Jason E. Barker
: :Two naturopaths introduce us to the world of brain biochemistry, translating the science into laymen's terms, so that the reader can understand the potential power of herbs and nutrients to enhance health, prevent disorders, and affect existing health disorders. These alternatives, or supplements, to medication are being used across the country to help treat health conditions with a psychological component--from ADHD and anorexia to insomnia, menopause, and Parkinson's Disease. Authors Meletis and Barker explain 18 of these conditions, and review the most current research into how--or whether--the use of herbs and supplements has been proven to prevent, affect or remove these health conditions, or at least some of their symptoms. ... |
Professional Silverlight 2 for ASP.NET Developers»rank: 1287729by: Jonathan Swift, Salvador Alvarez Patuel, Chris Barker, Dan Wahlin
: :If you’re an ASP.NET developer, you need Silverlight 2.0 for ASP.NET Developers for an introduction to Silverlight 2.0, which will help you accomplish tasks that would be difficult to complete with ASP.NET alone. Structured into two distinct parts, this book will show you the fundamentals, beginning with an overview and the architectural details, and describe how you can develop ASP.NET applications with Silverlight. Enhance, alter, update, or replace your store of existing ASP.NET techniques and reinforce your knowledge with chapter summaries and lab sessions, which show you how to apply what you have learned. |
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Television, Globalization and Cultural Identities (Issues in Cultural and Media Studies)»rank: 1004891by: Chris Barker
: :* Are cultural identities socially constructed?* How are race, nation, sex and gender constructed and represented on television?* What is the impact of globalization on television and cultural identities?This introductory text examines issues of television and cultural identities in the context of globalization. It is a wide-ranging volume, exploring many of the central cultural issues in contemporary cultural studies, such as media, globalization, language, gender, ethnicity, cultural politics and identity - perhaps the topic of cultural studies over the past decade. At the core of the book are two critical arguments - that television is a proliferating resource for the construction of cultural identity, and that cultural identity is not ... |
Cultural Studies and Discourse Analysis: A Dialogue on Language and Identity»rank: 1176173by: Chris Barker, Dariusz Galasinski
: :This novel and important book brings together insights from cultural studies and critical discourse analysis to examine the fruitful links between the two. Cultural Studies and Discourse Analysis shows that critical discourse analysis is able to provide the analytic context, skills and tools by which we can study how language constructs, constitutes and shapes the social world and demonstrates in detail how the methodological approach of critical discourse analysis can enhance cultural studies. In a richly argued discussion, the authors show how marrying the methodology of critical discourse analysis with cultural studies enlarges our understanding of gender and ethnicity. |
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Vision Management How To Achieve Student Self-Discipline (Teaching Self-Control, Motivation & Proper Behavior)»rank: 1564468by: Diana Day
: :This book takes a huge topic -- Discipline Management -- and breaks it down into bite-size, quick-to-learn chapters. |
Postcards 1 (2nd Edition)»rank: 1657735by: Brian Abbs, Chris Barker, Ingrid Freebairn
: :This book takes a huge topic -- Discipline Management -- and breaks it down into bite-size, quick-to-learn chapters. |
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The Complete Book of Children's Activities»rank: 1664466by: Melanie Rice
: :Using easily found materials, an illustrated collection of fun activities for children offers more than 250 different projects, including number games and paper and paint activities, all designed to develop dexterity and enrich the imagination. |
Postcards 2 (2nd Edition)»rank: 2245317by: Brian Abbs, Chris Barker, Ingrid Freebairn
: :Using easily found materials, an illustrated collection of fun activities for children offers more than 250 different projects, including number games and paper and paint activities, all designed to develop dexterity and enrich the imagination. |