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This book summarizes the ideas about cognitive psychology expressed in the writings of medieval Europeans. Up until the 13th century, Christians who wrote about cognitive psychology, foremost of whom was St. Augustine, did so in the Neoplatonic tradition. The translation of the works of Aristotle and some of the works of Arab scholars into Latin during the 12th and 13th centuries brought a high level of sophistication to the theories. The auth...

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When the Soviet Union ended in December 1991 and was replaced by the Commonwealth of Independent States, the five central Asian republics also became independent. This study examines the course of nationalist, ethnic and pro-independence movements in the Central Asian region since 1991.

These essays offer useful and practical insights into the moral dimension of public administration. They highlight the hard ethical choices public administrators often have to make, such as dealing with issues of professional confidentiality with regard to HIV.

This two volume set serves as a research tool providing up-to-date information on the major and minor players affilated with terrorism networks in the Middle East.

An exemplary team of professionals provides a comprehensive look at sex education, the heated debate over federal controls, current research and practice, programs, politics, legislation, and cultural and religious issues related to sex and sexuality education.

A wide-ranging anthology for general readers covering many religious, ethical, and spiritual aspects of death, dying, and bereavement in American society.

A patent-law expert and attorney explains the ins and outs of patent law for business people, lawyers, and students.

The Offensive Art is an arch and sometimes caustic look at the art of political satire as practiced in democratic, monarchical, and authoritarian societies around the world over the past century-together with the efforts by governmental, religious, and corporate authorities to suppress it by censorship, intimidation, policy, and fatwa. Examples are drawn from the full spectrum of satiric genres, including novels, plays, verse, songs, essays, c...

One powerful solution that blends the science of learning with the technological advances of computing is Virtual Environments (VE). This book covers the many different domains that must be integrated for Virtual Environments to provide effective training and education.

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A landmark book rolls out a bold, new, energy-based theory of human history based on a simple, yet powerful law: whoever controls the world's effective energy supplies during a given energy age will inevitably dominate the economic, political, and cultural history of that age.

A provocative new look at an important security topic examines terrorist threats and attacks on shipping and ports--and provides strategies for safety.

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Offers practical advice for keeping yourself and your family safe in everyday life.

The three volumes of Public Health in the 21st Century are comprised of timely essays on a wide variety of public health issues that affect the world today-and those that may do so tomorrow. The essays gathered here are the work of a team of top researchers that includes behavioral scientists, medical officials, environmental scientists, administrators, educators, and health-education experts. Volume one covers history, developments, and curre...

This five-volume set provides an encyclopedic compilation of terrorist biographies that focus on specific criminal events and their outcomes, and includes detailed information regarding each individual's terrorist activities.

Written by therapists, scholars, educators, and management consultants, this handbook deals with the psychology of gender-related topics.

Presents three volumes on the nature, incidence, consequences, and treatment of youth crime and violence. These volumes intend to help readers understand the causes and consequences of youth violence and crime and consider ways to address the problems.

Over three dozen authors tackle the hot-button issues of race, gender, and ethnicity in the workplace, shedding new light on the complex dynamics of diversity in business, and highlighting emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges.