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Educational strategies & policy

Paperback. Surveying many aspects of education - from administrative structures to the availability of health care to parent and student incentives, this book features contributors who synthesize an impressive diversity of data, paying attention to the gross imbalances in educational achievement that still exist between developed and developing countries. Editor(s): Glewwe, Paul. Num Pages: 360 pages, 12 line drawings, 36 tables. BIC Classification: 1QFG; JNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 486.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226078717
ISBN
9780226078717
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 36.70

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226088884
ISBN
9780226088884
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.12
€ 46.68

Hardcover. Dissecting twenty years of educational politics in our nation's largest cities, this book evaluates the half-billion-dollar Annenberg Challenge - launched in 1994 - alongside many other large-scale reform efforts that have taken place in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Num Pages: 208 pages, 4 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNF; JNK; JNL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 236 x 19. Weight in Grams: 432.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226124698
ISBN
9780226124698
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 90.20
€ 75.95

Paperback. Looking beyond the arguments over how universities should be financed, how they should be run, and what their contributions to the economy are, the contributors to this book set their sights on higher issues: ones of moral and political value. What are the proper aims of the university? What role do the liberal arts play in fulfilling those aims? Editor(s): Brighouse, Harry; McPherson, Michael. Num Pages: 192 pages, 2 line drawings. BIC Classification: JNA; JNF; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 60 x 90 x 10. Weight in Grams: 227.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226259482
ISBN
9780226259482
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 24.92

Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HR; JNF; JNU; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 200.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226331300
ISBN
9780226331300
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 20.44

Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 227.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226344386
ISBN
9780226344386
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 24.92

Hardcover. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBFN; 1KBBSM; JFSL3; JNB; JNFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226394626
ISBN
9780226394626
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.12
€ 46.68

Paperback. Almost fifty years after Brown v Board of Education, research shows that minority students continue to receive an unequal education. At the heart of this inequality is a complex and often conflicted relationship between teachers and civil rights activists. This title traces the tensions between the two groups in New York City over the years. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JJ; HBTB; JNFR; JNKH; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 363.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226660721
ISBN
9780226660721
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 30.35

Paperback. Over the years, federal courts have dramatically retreated from actively promoting school desegregation. In the meantime, state courts have taken up the mantle of promoting the vision of educational equity originally articulated in Brown v Board of Education. This title analyses why the state courts have taken on this active role. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNF; LNTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226706177
ISBN
9780226706177
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 26.73

Paperback. Since the 1980s, intense political and cultural battles have been waged between believers in abstinence until marriage and advocates for comprehensive sex education. Drawing on ethnographic research in five states, the author reveals important differences and surprising commonalities shared by purported antagonists in the sex education wars. Num Pages: 288 pages, 6 tables. BIC Classification: JNF; JNU; YQNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 392.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226922287
ISBN
9780226922287
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 30.46

Hardback. Investigates battles over a wide range of topics that have fractured school and university communities - homosexuality-themed children's books, research on race-based intelligence, the teaching of evolution, the regulation of hate speech, and more. This title is suitable for those who are concerned with academic goals and agendas in our schools. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNF; JNL; JNM; JPVH2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 168 x 24. Weight in Grams: 602. Academic Freedom and Free Speech in America's Schools and Universities. 352 pages. Investigates battles over a wide range of topics that have fractured school and university communities - homosexuality-themed children's books, research on race-based intelligence, the teaching of evolution, the regulation of hate speech, and more. This title is suitable for those who are concerned with academic goals and agendas in our schools. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNF; JNL; JNM; JPVH2. Dimension: 244 x 167 x 24. Weight: 602.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Yale University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300111811
ISBN
9780300111811
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 23.94

Paperback. Explore the latest theories about multicultural issues in the classroom Updates content to provide a contemporary discussion throughout the chapters Includes two new lesson plans that deal with poverty Presents two new lesson plans that focus on the effects of globalization Shows how the lesson can be improved to "turn on" learning. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: JNFR; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 188 x 14. Weight in Grams: 558.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
5th Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470383704
ISBN
9780470383704
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 202.60

Hardcover. Deborah Brandt has dedicated her career to the state of reading and writing in the United States, and her research on literacy and learning is well known and widely studied. This book, sponsored by the Grawemeyer Foundation, showcases her biggest ideas and contributions to the field, and includes a new introduction by Dr. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JNFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 146 x 22. Weight in Grams: 346.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470401347
ISBN
9780470401347
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 20.37

Paperback. * A debate has arisen on how and whether digital writing should be taught and what skills should be expected of students. As many teachers know, students may be very adept at text messaging, and communicating online, but do not know how to craft a basic essay. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 176 x 14. Weight in Grams: 314.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470407721
ISBN
9780470407721
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 19.46

Hardcover. Understanding Language and Literacy Development: Diverse Learners in the Classroom offers effective supporting strategies to address the cultural and linguistic diversity of students in contemporary classrooms. Num Pages: 480 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: JNFD; JNU; YQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 171 x 28. Weight in Grams: 874.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470674291
ISBN
9780470674291
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 111.89

Hardcover. Developing Language and Literacy presents the details of two proven intervention programs developed by the authors, a team of noted academics and specialists. The programs improve the phonological skills, vocabulary and grammar of young children at risk of reading difficulties. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNFD; JNLA; JNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 168 x 15. Weight in Grams: 478.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470711866
ISBN
9780470711866
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 107.05

Paperback. How to raise the achievement of all kids, from gifted to those with severe disabilities This book presents lessons learned from in-depth case studies of some of our most effective inclusive public schools. Num Pages: 276 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 177 x 19. Weight in Grams: 398.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470880142
ISBN
9780470880142
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 23.99

Hardcover. The International Handbook of Research on Children s Literacy, Learning, and Culture synthesizes existing research literature and charts new theoretical, methodological and practical directions for primary and middle years literacy education. Editor(s): Hall, Kathy; Cremin, Teresa; Comber, Barbara; Moll, Luis C. Num Pages: 578 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 177 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1050.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
584
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470975978
ISBN
9780470975978
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 176.57

Hardback. Brings civil rights back into the center of the debate and tries to move from doctrine to empirical research in exploring the many forms of choice and their very different consequences for equity in US schools. Num Pages: 330 pages, 9 line illustrations, 11 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNF; JNL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
330
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520274730
ISBN
9780520274730
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.03
€ 55.51

Paperback. Examines the pitched battles over busing at a national scale, focusing on cities such as Boston, Chicago, New York, and Pontiac, Michigan. This book shows how school officials, politicians, the courts, and the media gave precedence to the desires of white parents who opposed school desegregation over the civil rights of black students. Series: American Crossroads. Num Pages: 260 pages, 35 b/w images. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; JFSL3; JNFR; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of California Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520284258
ISBN
9780520284258
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 23.94

Hardback. Presents the history of the Austin, Texas, school district, under Superintendent Pat Forgione and asks the question that few politicians and school reformers want to touch. This title argues that the overall district has shown much improvement but the improvements are unevenly distributed. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1 figure5 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; JNF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 449.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674035546
ISBN
9780674035546
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 38.48

Paperback. How much freedom of speech should high school students have? Does giving children and adolescents a far-reaching right of expression, without joining it to responsibility, ultimately result in an asylum that is run by its inmates? This title answers these questions by examining the way courts have wrestled with student expression in school. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JNF; JNKP; LNDC; LNTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674046306
ISBN
9780674046306
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.73

Hardback. Tells the story in which public schools forced a draconian Americanization on the great waves of immigration. Ranging from the 1890s through the World War-II years, this title argues that Americanization was a far more nuanced and negotiated process from the start, much shaped by immigrants themselves. Num Pages: 378 pages, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 703.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
378
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674046382
ISBN
9780674046382
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.70
€ 55.07

Paperback. Will the United States have an educational caste system in 2030? Drawing on both demographic data and case studies, this book reveals the depths of the educational crisis looming for Latino students, the nation's largest and most rapidly growing minority group. Num Pages: 432 pages, 6 line illustrations, 39 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL4; JNFR; JNSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 680.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674047051
ISBN
9780674047051
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.64

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