Books published by Emerald Publishing Inc

Social epistemology is a broad set of approaches to the study of knowledge and to gain information about the social dimensions. This book discusses the social and historical contexts in which different forms of knowledge are formulated based on the perspective of social epistemology. It also discusses the emergence of social epistemology.

Social epistemology is a broad set of approaches to the study of knowledge and to gain information about the social dimensions. This book discusses the social and historical contexts in which different forms of knowledge are formulated based on the perspective of social epistemology. It also discusses the emergence of social epistemology.

Higher education in America is the best in the world, but lacking effective competition and insulated from market forces, universities have created a model fundamentally at odds with free market principles. This book states that without reform, America's universities are coasting. It questions what if reforms take hold before a crisis is reached.

Identifies and synthesizes key constructs that have important implications for the improvement of schools. This work covers chapters which are organized around constructs that have been identified as critical aspects of schooling and schools in the United States.

Identifies and synthesizes key constructs that have important implications for the improvement of schools. This work covers chapters which are organized around constructs that have been identified as critical aspects of schooling and schools in the United States.

Features examples that provide leaders, policy developers, researchers, students and community with successful strategies and principles of ICT use in education to address these needs. This book discusses how educational technology can be used to transform education and assist developing communities to close the knowledge divide.

Discusses how educational technology can be used to transform education and assist developing communities to close the knowledge divide. This book provides examples of best practice, case studies and principles for educators, community leaders, researchers and policy advisers on the use of educational technology for development.

Technical advances in network analysis and multicultural cooperation have been developed to rescue us from mind boggling bombardments of everyone trying to communicate over all others at once. This book employs a network-centric approach to the new field of multinational leadership and network sharing.

Technical advances in network analysis and multicultural cooperation have been developed to rescue us from mind boggling bombardments of everyone trying to communicate over all others at once. This book employs a network-centric approach to the new field of multinational leadership and network sharing.

Explores the constitutionality of religion-based charter schools. This book concludes that charter schools present an opportunity for parents and communities to form charter schools that can accommodate their beliefs; however, the constitution does not allow them to form schools that endorse their beliefs.

A collection of chapters that presents research focused on emerging strategies, paradigms, and theories on the sources, experiences, and consequences of stress, coping, and prevention pertaining to students, teachers and administrators.

A collection of chapters that presents research focused on emerging strategies, paradigms, and theories on the sources, experiences, and consequences of stress, coping, and prevention pertaining to students, teachers and administrators.

The people of Hyde Park neighborhood in St. Louis are participating in a crime prevention approach that is applicable to all communities. Insights to urban life and problem solving are provided by community members, covering such topics as policing and how it can be improved.

Aims to provide a comprehensive review and analysis of theory, research, and practice relevant to geo-spatial technologies in social studies education. This work also presents examples of classroom applications of emerging geo-technologies and a discussion of the practical implications for social studies teaching and learning.

Explores issues involved with teaching social theory to preservice teachers pursuing degrees through teacher education programs and experienced teachers and administrators pursuing graduate degrees. This work offers advice on missteps to avoid and provides success stories.

Ravina High is seen as a ""good school"" largely because of its comfortable middle-class catchment. This book talks about how class interests shape not only this school, but the whole education system around it, public and private. It shows the massive influence of social class inequalities in Australian society.

The book is written with great clarity, and a strong awareness of the importance of the school's social milieu. Forsey cuts through the mealy mouthed official rhetoric of "e;education for all"e; and shows the massive, continuing influence of social class inequalities in Australian society. Class interests shape not only this school but the whole education system around it, public and private. Ravina High is seen as a "e;good school"e; largely because of its comfortable middleclass catchment.

Part of the ""Research in Entrepreneurship and Management"" series, this title looks at the theoretical history and prospects of family business research. It features review articles grounded in economics, sociology, psychology and political economy and others that offer multidisciplinary implications.

Part of the ""Research in Entrepreneurship and Management"" series, this title looks at the theoretical history and prospects of family business research. It features review articles grounded in economics, sociology, psychology and political economy and others that offer multidisciplinary implications.

As an alternative to the leader-centric perspective on leadership, James R Meindl offered a follower-centric approach. As a tribute to Jim Meindl and his contributions to the field of leadership studies, this book on follower-centered approaches to leadership covers a variety of perspectives that acknowledge the active roles of followers.

As an alternative to the leader-centric perspective on leadership, James R Meindl offered a follower-centric approach. As a tribute to Jim Meindl and his contributions to the field of leadership studies, this book on follower-centered approaches to leadership covers a variety of perspectives that acknowledge the active roles of followers.

Aims to stimulate additional conceptualizations and research in the broad area of international management. This work covers chapters that show not only the challenges involved in understanding such a complex domain, but additionally show that substantial progress is being made to untangle the various complexities.

Aims to stimulate additional conceptualizations and research in the broad area of international management.

Know thyself is something that has been advocated by great philosophers, psychologists, and religious leaders since the beginning of recorded history. This book aims to promote self-awareness through an understanding of how your mind works and by cultivating your ability to observe your own mind in action.

Aims to present research findings and views of scholars and researchers in the field of motivation and learning, from a multicultural and international perspective. This book explores the dynamics of sociocultural processes affecting student motivation.

Aims to present research findings and views of scholars and researchers in the field of motivation and learning, from a multicultural and international perspective. This book explores the dynamics of sociocultural processes affecting student motivation.

Makes a contribution to the field of distance education by presenting key perspectives on the state of the field and examining and discussing specific trends and issues faced by the distance learning community. This book provides insight into a wide array of themes revolving around work on communities of learning in Distance Education.