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Abortion, capital punishment, gambling, homosexual rights, pornography, physician assisted suicide, and sex education are among the most controversial issues facing public policymakers today. This book brings together top researchers in the field to explore the unique characteristics and politics of morality policy.

Provides coverage of national testing programs, international achievement comparisons, the value added assessment of schools and teachers, and the public policy debate on selective admissions vs. affirmative minority enrollment. This book is intended for use in a first level graduate course in educational measurement and testing.

A theory of the person which considers "feeling". The book distinguishes feeling from emotion, and defines it as resonance with being, the capacity to be unified with what is present. It relates this to the theory and practice of a transpersonal psychology and philosophy.

`Alvesson and Willmott have compiled an interesting and provocative collection on the application of Critical Theory (CT) to the study of management and organization' - Management Learning

In almost 20 years of tackling the AIDS epidemic, one theme has consistently emerged: the solution to stopping the spread of the AIDS virus, HIV, rests with individual behaviour. The critical question is: how can people be influenced to change risk behaviours related to sexual activity and drug use?This volume brings together some of the most respected researchers in the area of reducing the transmission of HIV. Their work represents the state-of-the-art research on safer sex and drug use. The issues discussed include: adolescents at risk from AIDS; denial, motivation and behaviour; and special populations.

Begins with a basic overview demonstrating what statistics can do for surveys, describing measurement scales in detail and showing how to choose a method to analyze results. This book includes checklists and guidelines as well as practice exercises to enable the reader to monitor their progress.

`Solid and elegantly written introduction to its subject, up to speed with the current movements in the field, this is an excellent textbook for first-year students. The layout is well-conceived, and interspersed with Berger's own whimsical cartoons' - Sight and Sound

The ethical concerns of the workplace in the context of the rapid and significant increases in cultural, racial, ethnic and sexual diversity are the focus of this book. Topics covered include moral relativism and diversity, cultural value systems, corporate culture and ethics, and the role of human resource management.

Images of African Americans abound in United States' culture - on television, in films, on the radio and in newsprint. Whether in works by African Americans - most notably popular music, film and now television programmes - or works about African Americans, from documentaries to news coverage, strong images pervade our public consciousness.Integrating applied analysis, case studies and critical perspectives, contributions from leading scholars explore key issues including: the relationship between black men and the police; the state of the African-American press; and the perpetuation of images of African Americans as poor, violent and undereducated.

This work examines and redefines parenting roles by addressing such issues as: divorce and remarriage; gender roles; employment and child care; gay and lesbian parenting; changes in fathering; and family policies and policy needs.

Bringing together current theories on intercultural communication, this volume introduces some new theoretical developments. These diverse approaches offer guidance for investigating the complex phenomenon of intercultural communication.Part One provides an overview of the role of theory in intercultural communication research, Part Two includes theories on intercultural communication competence and adaptation, and Part Three focuses on specific contexts for intercultural communication such as health and small groups.

Clarifying the historical connections between the African-American population in the United States and the urban planning profession, this book suggests means by which cooperation and justice may be increased. Chapters examine: the racial origins of zoning in US cities; how Eurocentric family models have shaped planning processes of cities such as Los Angeles; and diversifying planning education in order to advance the profession. There is also a chapter of excerpts from court cases and government reports that have shaped or reflected the racial aspects of urban planning.

Providing a well-rounded presentation of the constitution and evolution of civil rights in the United States, this book can be useful for students and academics with an interest in civil rights, race and the law. It gives an overview of the Supreme Court and its rulings with regard to issues of equality and civil rights.

Cognition research has become a major area within psychology - particularly social psychology. However, social cognitive research tends to focus on the individual, neglecting the impact of social interaction on the individual's cognitive processes, while group process research tends to neglect the cognitive processes of individual group members and their influence on the group.This volume fills these gaps in the literature and brings the two research areas together: contributions from key scholars in both fields offer empirical research that moves beyond the traditional boundaries of social cognition and small group research.

In this ethnographic study, Terry Arendell gives voice to a group of divorced fathers on topics including: their rights as fathers; their relationship with former spouses; the injustices perpetrated by the ex-spouse and the legal system; the inherent differences between men and women; and the fractured nature of the post-divorce family. The author differentiates betweenthe strategies adopted by traditionalist divorced fathers and innovative ones, and suggests policy recommendations informed by this masculinist discourse.

Drawing on theory and empirical research, contributors to Religion and Mass Media: looks at recent theoretical developments in the sociology of religion and communication theory; offers an overview of specific religious beliefs; examines audience behaviour; and describes specific case studies.

In this provocative contribution to the debate on which interventions are most effective in reducing domestic violence, a wide range of research methods and analyses are presented and a number of issues raised. These include: whether the criminal justice response to domestic violence is inadequate; whether there is a conflict of interest between society and the victim of violence; and whether alternative means should be used to deter chronic batterers who are undeterred by the criminal justice response.

This book focusses on continuing teacher education and professional development, particularly within teacher training institutions and educational faculties

Today's teachers, to safeguard themselves, must arm themselves with knowledge and understanding. This boom will help them do this. Each "rule" is accompanied by an explanation of its importance, in most cases, consisting of an example of exactly what can happen if it's not heeded.

This book considers issues of culture in teacher education including cross-cultural relationships amongst teachers and between teachers and students.

Curriculum management audits are rapidly becoming powerful tools for school improvement in the United States. This book is a clear, step-by-step guide to conducting such an audit.

What is teacher self-evaluation? Why is it important? The authors of this book address these questions by describing common strategies used in teacher self-evaluation and providing numerous examples of simple self-evaluation procedures to help teachers learn about their teaching beliefs, knowledge, practices and effectiveness. They conclude with suggestions for beginning the self-evaluation process.

Performance-Based Curriculum for Social Studies offers you a unique model for creating school, district, or classroom curricula that shifts the focus-from content alone-to a more balanced one that aligns curriculum quality and context with content.

The goal of this book is to facilitate better communication between school counsellors and other mental-health professionals by enchancing counsellors' understanding of diagnostic codes and their use. W Paul Jones presents an overview of the basic ideas and terminology used in diagnosis, and examines specific conditions that school counsellors are likely to encounter.

Written to commemorate the National Congress on Teacher Education in the United States, this book describes the Congress' deliberations on questions of policy, practice and research regarding teacher preparation.

Written with the school administrator in mind, this book discusses the basic principles relating to the supervision and evaluation of staff members. Essential strategies and techniques used to evaluate support staff are also included, and particular attention is given to unsatisfactory evaluations and steps for subsequent staff dismissal.