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Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social and Pol itical Movements, Second Edition John Wiley and Sons Ltd

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The expanded second edition of the definitive interdisciplinary reference work on social and political movements, updated with more than 200 new entriesThe Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social and Political Movements provides authoritative and up-to-date coverage of important social movements, revolutions, and related collective phenomena worldwide. Unparalleled in depth and scope, this comprehensive resource contains 600+ entries written by an international panel of contributors from disciplines such as sociology, political science, anthropology, human geography, and social psychology. Alphabetically organized entries encompass a comprehensive range of historical and modern movements, protests and topics that reflect a diversity of social contexts and theoretical perspectives, concepts, processes, and methods.The second edition incorporates significant social and political changes and movements that have occurred over the past decade, including contemporary environmentalism, the rise of populist nationalism, the Black Lives Matter and "me too" movements, the January 6 assault on the United States Capitol, the anti-vaccine movement, independence movements in Hong Kong and Catalonia, and more. Throughout the encyclopedia, peer-reviewed entries written and revised by an international team of leading scholars describe an array of social protests, collective action initiatives, and political developments and changes while providing a deeper understanding of the social worlds in which they emerge and operate. This work:* Presents broad-based and interdisciplinary coverage of major social and political movements throughout different historical periods and geographic regions* Contains hundreds of state-of-the-art entries organized and edited by a prestigious editorial team of leading scholars in their fields* Explores key social and political historical developments such as the French Revolution, the Chinese Communist Revolution, the Russian Revolution, and the American civil rights movement* Includes entries on gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, identity, class, religion, and social control structured in a user-friendly A-Z formatAvailable online or as a four-volume print set, The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social and Political Movements is an invaluable reference for advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, and researchers in the fields of social movements, sociology, political science, human geography, anthropology, and social psychology.

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996,51 zł

Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Humanism John Wiley and Sons Ltd

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Presents an edited collection of essays that explore the nature of Humanism as an approach to life, and a philosophical analysis of the key humanist propositions from naturalism and science to morality and meaning.

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913,71 zł

Science of Reading John Wiley and Sons Ltd

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Provides an overview of state-of-the-art research on the science of reading, revised and updated throughoutThe Science of Reading presents the most recent advances in the study of reading and related skills. Bringing together contributions from a multidisciplinary team of experts, this comprehensive volume reviews theoretical approaches, stage models of reading, cross-linguistic studies of reading, reading instruction, the neurobiology of reading, and more. Divided into six parts, the book explores word recognition processes in skilled reading, learning to read and spell, reading comprehension and its development, reading and writing in different languages, developmental and acquired reading disorders, and the social, biological, and environmental factors of literacy.The second edition of The Science of Reading is extensively revised to reflect contemporary theoretical insights and methodological advances. Two entirely new chapters on co-occurrence and complexity are accompanied by reviews of recent findings and discussion of future trends and research directions. Updated chapters cover the development of reading and language in preschools, the social correlates of reading, experimental research on sentence processing, learning to read in alphabetic orthographies, comorbidities that occur frequently with dyslexia, and other central topics.* Demonstrates how different knowledge sources underpin reading processes using a wide range of methodologies* Presents critical appraisals of theoretical and computational models of word recognition and evidence-based research on reading intervention* Reviews evidence on skilled visual word recognition, the role of phonology, methods for identifying dyslexia, and the molecular genetics of reading and language* Highlights the importance of language as a foundation for literacy and as a risk factor for developmental dyslexia and other reading disorders* Discusses learning to read in different types of writing systems, with a language impairment, and in variations of the home literacy environment* Describes the role of contemporary analytical tools such as dominance analysis and quantile regression in modelling the development of reading and comprehensionPart of the acclaimed Wiley Blackwell Handbooks of Developmental Psychology series, the second edition of The Science of Reading: A Handbook remains an invaluable resource for advanced students, researchers, and specialist educators looking for an up-to-date overview of the field.

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8651,14 zł

International Encyclopedia of Ethics, Second Edition John Wiley and Sons Ltd

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The new edition of the definitive reference work on ethics, featuring hundreds of new and revised entriesUnmatched in scholarship and scope, the International Encyclopedia of Ethics is the most comprehensive and authoritative ethics resource of its kind. Available online or as an eleven-volume print set, the Encyclopedia espouses a broad vision of ethics that creates links to many other disciplines, including medicine, technology studies, computer science, business, religion, and law. Entries range in size from shorter definitions and biographies to extended treatments of major topics, and have been blind-reviewed by both the editorial team and an independent review board to ensure exceptional balance and accuracy throughout.Building on its established strengths, the second edition of the Encyclopedia covers topics, movements, arguments, and figures in normative ethics, metaethics, and applied ethics, containing over 850 fully-cross-referenced A-Z entries which emphasize the richness and diversity of the field. New to this edition are more than 300 original and updated entries which add coverage of contemporary topics including voting ethics, artificial intelligence, moral uncertainty, police bias, narcissism, structural injustice, bullying, biopolitics, legal moralism, and intellectual virtue. In its state-of-the-art electronic form, each entry is hyperlinked to other entries and to electronic editions of the renowned Blackwell Companions and Guides ? in all, more than 1,500 scholarly articles. The electronic version will continue to receive annual updates, continuing the legacy of the International Encyclopedia of Ethics as the preferred resource for research-active scholars, students, and general readers wanting to engage with ethics in their professional lives.This work is also available as an online resource at www.internationalencyclopediaofethics.com

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186,71 zł

Western Philosophy: An Anthology, 3rd Edition John Wiley and Sons Ltd

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The new edition of this celebrated anthology surveys the Western philosophical tradition from its origins in ancient Greece to the work of today's leading philosophersWestern Philosophy: An Anthology provides an authoritative guided tour through the great tradition of Western philosophical thought. The seminal writings of the great philosophers along with more recent readings of contemporary interest are explored in 144 substantial and carefully chosen extracts, each preceded by a lucid introduction, guiding readers through the history of a diverse range of key arguments, and explaining how important theories fit into the unfolding story of Western philosophical inquiry. Broad in scope, the anthology covers all the main branches of philosophy: theory of knowledge and metaphysics, logic and language, philosophy of mind, the self and freedom, religion and science, moral philosophy, political theory, aesthetics, and the meaning of life, all in self-contained parts which can be worked on by students and instructors independently.The third edition of the Anthology contains newly incorporated classic texts from thinkers such as Aquinas, Machiavelli, Descartes, William James, and Wittgenstein. Each of the 144 individual extracts is now followed by sample questions focusing on the key philosophical problems raised by the excerpt, and accompanied by detailed further reading suggestions that include up-to-date links to online resources. Also new to this edition is an introductory essay written by John Cottingham, which offers advice to students on how to read and write about a philosophical text.Part of the Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies series, Western Philosophy: An Anthology, Third Edition remains an indispensable collection of classic source materials and expert insights for both beginning and advanced university students in a wide range of philosophy courses.

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123,30 zł

Botanical Illustration The Crowood Press Ltd

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"Botanical Illustration" is an introduction to the marrying of art and science in the aesthetic and accurate portrayal of plant material. This book builds on the work of illustrators of the past, ranging from Elizabeth Blackwell, whose drawings helped to release her husband from debtors' prison, through to the exceptional scientific drawings of Beatrix Potter. It deals with the practical art and the related botany of the subject.

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558,85 zł

Dog: Its Behavior, Nutrition, and Health, 3rd Edition John Wiley and Sons Ltd

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Now in its third edition, The Dog: Its Behavior, Nutrition, and Health, remains a definitive textbook regarding dogs and their care. Written in clear, accessible language, the text provides updated and expanded coverage of selective breeding, training principles, solutions to common behavior problems, diet and nutrition, and preventive health care. New sections in this edition include information about the canine genome and genetic testing programs, canine social cognition and communication, manners-related training and common behavior problems, popular dog sports, and several new medical problems, including neoplastic diseases (cancer) and atopic disease (allergies). Enhanced with many distinctive figures and tables, the text also provides current references, suggested readings, and a thorough glossary to aid in comprehension.More in-depth that most dog books, The Dog is an indispensable tool for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, trainers, behaviorists, breeders, animal shelter and rescue group staff, and dog owners.The Dog: Its Behavior, Nutrition, and Health was completed by the author in 1998 and was first published by Iowa State University Press in 1999. The second edition was written and released in 2005 and was published by Blackwell Publishing. Today, "The Dog" continues to be used in a variety of companion animal science college courses as a required or recommended textbook. Additionally, the book is a popular resource for dog trainers, shelter staff, veterinary professionals, and dog enthusiasts. A new edition of this book fulfils the continuing need for a comprehensive undergraduate college textbook plus the demand for evidence-based information in canine-related professions and avocations.Key features:* All four sections and most chapters of the third edition of the book is updated to include recent and relevant information based upon new studies of companion animal behavior, practical dog training, health care, and new types of food and nutrition* About nine chapters will be updated and expanded to incorporate new content on social cognitive traits associated with domestication, breed specific diseases and their genetic testing, canine infectious viruses and atopic disease, cancer treatment and management, new vaccines and their schedule recommendations, interspecies communications between dogs and humans* Chapter 10 is restructured to emphasize the prevention of common behavior problems in dogs, rather than a focus on treatment* Chapter 19 is restructured to address common feeding and nutrition problems in dogs, rather than diseases that require veterinary treatment* Useful textbook for second- or third-year students who have completed at least one college-level biology course* Appropriate for professional dog trainers, shelter staff, veterinary professionals, and dog enthusiasts

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