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1. Privatization and Transition in Russia

   By Carol Scott Leonard, David Pitt-Watson

   Series: Routledge Explorations in Economic History

   Few economic events have caused such controversy as the privatization process in Russia. Some see it as the foundation of political and economic freedom. For others it was economics gone wrong, and ended in "Russians stealing money from their own country". As Russia reasserts itself, and its new...

   To Be Published December 9th 2012 by Routledge
2. Counter-Terrorism and State Political Violence

   The 'war on terror' as terror

   Edited by Scott Poynting, David Whyte

   Series: Routledge Critical Terrorism Studies

   This edited volume aims to deepen our understanding of state power through a series of case studies of political violence arising from state ‘counter-terrorism’ strategies. The book examines how state counter-terrorism strategies are invariably underpinned by terror, in the form of state political...

   Published May 16th 2012 by Routledge
3. Handbook of India's International Relations

   Edited by David Scott

   Series: Routledge International Handbooks

   This International Handbook gives an overview of India’s international relations, given the development of India as a major economic power in the world, and the growing interest in the impact of Asia on the international system in the future. Edited by David Scott of Brunel University, and with...

   Published May 16th 2011 by Routledge
4. Cluttering

   A Handbook of Research, Intervention and Education

   Edited by David Ward, Kathleen Scaler Scott

   Very few people are aware of the significant negative impact that cluttering -- a communication disorder that affects a person's ability to speak in a clear, concise and fluent manner -- can have on one's life educationally, socially and vocationally. Although different from...

   Published February 17th 2011 by Psychology Press
5. Education, Epistemology and Critical Realism

   By David Scott

   Series: New Studies in Critical Realism and Education

   This book addresses fundamental questions in relation to education and its epistemology. The position taken by the author is critical realist; and thus throughout the relationship between education and critical realism is foregrounded. Themes and issues that surface at different times in...

   Published October 20th 2010 by Routledge
6. Land Use Scenarios

   Environmental Consequences of Development

   By Alan W. Shearer, David A. Mouat, Scott D. Bassett, Michael W. Binford, Craig W. Johnson, Justin A. Saarinen, Alan W. Gertler, Julide Koracin

   Series: Integrative Studies in Water Management & Land Deve

   Any alteration of the natural processes occurring on a piece of land will have expected as well as unanticipated effects, and those effects have little regard for arbitrary human boundaries. Consequently, it is not enough for land managers to consider only how they might maintain the parcels for...

   Published January 13th 2009 by CRC Press
7. Sex Differences

   Summarizing More than a Century of Scientific Research

   By Lee Ellis, Scott Hershberger, Evelyn Field, Scott Wersinger, Sergio Pellis, David Geary, Craig Palmer, Katherine Hoyenga, Amir Hetsroni, Kazmer Karadi

   This volume is the first to aim at summarizing all of the scientific literature published so far regarding male-female differences and similarities, not only in behavior, but also in basic biology, physiology, health, perceptions, emotions, and attitudes. Results from over 18,000 studies have been...

   Published August 10th 2008 by Psychology Press
8. Sex Differences

   Summarizing More than a Century of Scientific Research

   By Lee Ellis, Scott Hershberger, Evelyn Field, Scott Wersinger, Sergio Pellis, David Geary, Craig Palmer, Katherine Hoyenga, Amir Hetsroni, Kazmer Karadi

   This book is the first to aim at summarizing all of the scientific literature published so far regarding male-female differences (and similarities). Throughout this book’s 11 years in preparation, no exclusions were made in terms of subject areas, cultures, time periods, or even species....

   Published August 10th 2008 by Psychology Press
9. Embracing Mathematics

   On Becoming a Teacher and Changing with Mathematics

   By Peter Appelbaum, with David Scott Allen

   This alternative textbook for courses on teaching mathematics asks teachers and prospective teachers to reflect on their relationships with mathematics and how these relationships influence their teaching and the experiences of their students. Applicable to all levels of schooling, the book covers...

   Published May 12th 2008 by Routledge
10. Industrial Process Sensors

    By David M. Scott

    As manufacturing processes become increasingly complex, industry must rely on advanced sensor technology and process control to improve efficiency and product quality. Processes now need a variety of on-line measurements, such as film thickness, particle size, solids concentrations, and...

    Published November 1st 2007 by CRC Press