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How often are the perspectives of Puerto Rican students recognized, listened to, and taken into account? Not very often, according to this incisive study which deals with the struggles that these students confront in U.S. schools. As active participants in the shifting balances of power, in the dialectic of language, and in the battle over whose knowledge, experience, and voice are recognized and accepted, Puerto Rican students are uniquely aw...

The main argument of this book is that biological differences between men and women have been incorporated or superseded by cultural differences and that both sexes should integrate their feminist selves with their masculine selves.

Recounts the story in human as well as management and economic terms of what happened in the Baxter Travenol-American Hospital Supply merger--one of the major corporate mergers of the late 1980s--and explores the definition of a strategic merger and presents practical data on the requirements to make a strategic merger successful.

Erdich's poems are acts of redemption. The diverse assortment of saints and sinners, midwestern women and mythological figures who appear in this mesmerizing collection all share a fierce determination. Baptism of Desire is sure to be greeted with celebration by the many readers waiting impatiently for a new collection of poetry.

Images of Women in Literature, Fifth Edition, is an anthology of literature--short fiction, poetry, and drama--by a broad range of female and male writers depicting the roles of women in literature.

The last two subjects mentioned in the title "Wavelets, Time Frequency Methods and Phase Space" are so well established that they do not need any explanations. The first is related to them, but a short introduction is appropriate since the concept of wavelets emerged fairly recently. Roughly speaking, a wavelet decomposition is an expansion of an arbitrary function into smooth localized contributions labeled by a scale and a position pa­ ramet...

In this study, the author examines the forces of political economy that direct the course of industrial technology. The book analyzes the topic both empirically and comparatively and assesses the impact the political economy of technology has on the nation's standard of living and quality of life.

William Aspray provides the first broad and detailed account of von Neumann's many different contributions to computing.John von Neumann (1903-1957) was unquestionably one of the most brilliant scientists of the twentieth century. He made major contributions to quantum mechanics and mathematical physics and in 1943 began a new and all-too-short career in computer science. William Aspray provides the first broad and detailed account of von Neum...

Presents a unified body of serious critical work, from a variety of perspectives, on the literary production of a dynamic and original Spanish writer, which includes ten essays, interviews and an annotated bibliography.

How often are the perspectives of Puerto Rican students recognized, listened to, and taken into pedagogical account? Similarly, how often are educators cognizant of Puerto Rican students' struggle to make sense out of and fashion a voice from the multiple and often contradictory realities that comprise their daily existence? Not very often, according to this incisive study which deals with the complex struggles that these students confront in ...

The policy innovations and experiments incorporated in America in response to various developments in the labour market are discussed in this text. The author also considers France, Germany, UK, Sweden, Japan and the Soviet Union.

Although it does not seem unusual to us that professionals be compensated for the product or service they provide, there are some professions that make us feel uncomfortable with the necessity of payment. Paying the Doctor explores this dilemma as it relates to the health care field. It analyzes and explains the roles of the health care provider, patient, and market influences in cost and reimbursement. Part introductions to each section famil...

Designed for both business executives who want to expand their export operations and professional economists who analyze international trade, this study aims to provide a step-by-step guide to the initiation of an active export business in South Korea.

Looking at the importance of Japan's continuing dominance in world industry, this book deals with the issue of global competitiveness, analyzing the transition that Japan has made from being a technological follower to a technological leader.

Describes an approach to the resolution of disputes that seeks to arrive at a conclusion which is mutually beneficial to both sides. The text clarifies the general nature of computer-aided negotiation and mediation, and explores the future of group mediation and decision-making.

Yeast biomass is a source of proteins, nucleic acids, and vitamins. It has been produced and consumed in baked goods and other foods and offers significant advantages when compared to other potential microbial protein sources. This book provides information regarding the chemical composition and biochemistry of yeasts.