Medienpolitik legitimiert sich gemeinhin dadurch, dass mit ihr eine bestimmte Medienordnung angestrebt und durchgesetzt wird. Aber war dies in den deutschsprachigen Ländern jemals der Fall? Gab es je Medienpolitik - aus einem Guss?Der Band untersucht, wie Medienpolitik in Deutschland, der Schweiz und Österreich realisiert wurde, nimmt weiterhin die europäische und transnationale Perspektive unter die Lupe und diskutiert schließlich auch die wi...
The Anabaptist tradition, originating as part of the sixteenth-century Protestant Reformation, has from its beginning presented an alternative approach to Christian faith. Jesus-centered Anabaptist convictions such as pacifism, simple living, and community remain of vital concern for twenty-first-century Christians. Embodying the Way of Jesus: Anabaptist Convictions for the Twenty-First Century traces the origins and historical expressions of ...
Every parent knows that the world can be a dangerous place, but many of us don't know how to protect our children from the people who will hurt them-or teach them how they can protect themselves. In Power Parent, professional self-defense instructor Christina Rondeau offers practical advice on what we need to do to ensure our kids' safety: Talking to your kids about danger without scaring them Who is and is not a stranger Identifying potential...
Covers topics such as: evolutionary foundations and functions of play, children's play as cultural interpretation, the use of imagination in children's play, and the imaginary companions created by children and adults. This volume is of interest to scholars and researchers in the fields of developmental psychology and cognitive development.
Adulthood is an accessible text combining detailed accounts of the main theories and evidence on the psychology of adulthood with thorough discussion and commentary. It includes some modern slants on the classic research and the up-to-date theories. Cross-cultural issues and examples have been included in every chapter, and various bias' are identified and explained. Evie Bentley has written an ideal guide to this topic for students studying d...
This classic reference work has been completely revised and updated. Terms are clearly and simply defined, with illustrations that show clearly how mathematics is part of everyday life.
This classic reference work has been completely revised and updated. Terms are clearly and simply defined, with illustrations that show clearly how maths is part of everyday life.
Frauenlob" was the stage name of Heinrich von Meissen (c. 1260-1318), a medieval German poet-minstrel. A famous and controversial figure in his day, Frauenlob (meaning "praise of ladies") exercised a strong influence on German literature into the eighteenth century. This book introduces the poet to English-speaking readers with a fresh poetic translation of his masterpiece, the
Joan McCord (1930-2004) was one of the most-respected, and best-loved criminologists of her generation. A brilliant pioneer, Dr McCord was best known for her work on the Cambridge-Somerville Youth Study, the first large-scale, longitudinal experimental study in the field of criminology. This book brings together her important work.
This book presents novel and interesting ways of teaching archaeological concepts and processes to college and university students. Seeking alternatives to the formal lecture format, the various contributions seek better ways of communicating the complexities of human behavior and of engaging students in active learning about the past. This collection of imaginative exercises designed by 20 master instructors on three continents includes role-...
Archaeology has an impact on the public far beyond what any archaeologist would imagine. This book looks at the public appropriation of archaeology. It explores examples from around the world and across time to help readers understand how the past becomes social currency for both professional archaeologists and the public at large.
Seldom do we notice that public policies set distinct parameters for gender. This work demonstrates that in reality governments do use policy - to legitimize and support some gender-based behaviors, while undermining others. It also examines how government policymaking defines the "proper" nature of males and females.
Vote buying has made an impressive comeback - primarily as a by-product of democratization. This work offers a comprehensive analysis of this practice, and explores a series of key questions: What exactly is vote buying? What are its underlying causes? Why does it occur in some places, but not in others? And more.
To what extent and for what reasons do citizens of the European Union think of themselves not as French or German or Polish or..., but as European? How have the answers changed over time? Addressing these and related questions, the author draws on an amount of empirical data to investigate the phenomenon of European identity.
Why are productive, development-supporting relations between business and government so rare in Africa? Addressing the question, this work examines state-business coalitions as they emerge, and endure or collapse, in three representative countries: Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. It also explores why state-business coalitions emerge in Africa.
