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Learning Theory - HOME Learning Theory An Introduction to Computational Learning Theory by Michael J. Kearns, Emphasizing issues of computational efficiency, Michael Kearns and Umesh Vazirani introduce a number of central topics in computational learning theory for researchers and students in artificial intelligence, neural networks, theoretical computer science, and statistics.Computational learning theory is a new and rapidly expanding area of research that examines formal models of induction with the goals of discovering the common methods underlying efficient learning algorithms and identifying the computational impediments to learning.Each topic in the book has been chosen to ...

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Theory of Aging - HOME Theory of Aging Social Forces and Aging by Robert C. Atchley, Atchley and Barusch's interdisciplinary approach has produced a text that provides the concepts, information, insight, and examples students need to achieve a basic understanding of aging as a social process. Covering the physical problems, inner experiences, and instrumental needs of the aging, the text examines aging on both an individual and societal level. It covers major areas of theory, research, social policy, and practice in a clear and organized manner to make social gerontology accessible to students from all backgrounds. This text is the classic book for the course that continually keeps pace with the dramatic changes in the field, including new theories, research, ...

Social Learning Theory - HOME Social Learning Theory Social Work Treatment: Interlocking Theoretical Approaches by Francis Joseph Turner, Written by leading practitioners and educators in the field, Social Work Treatment: Interlocking Theoretical Approaches, Fourth Edition is the standard text on theories of social work and a trusted reference book for social work practitioners. In this updated edition, Francis Turner introduces exciting new theoretical systems that have gained importance since the 1980s, including Aboriginal theory, Narrative, Hypnosis, Constructivism, and Empowerment theory. Twenty chapters from the previous edition have been completely revised and expanded, to reflect the influence of ...

Exercise Physical Activity Importance - HOME Exercise Physical Activity Importance Psychology of Physical Activity: Determinants, Well-Being and Interventions by Stuart Biddle, What motivates people to be physically active? What is the 'feel-good' effect in exercise? We live in a technologically advanced society in which physical activity is becoming an ever more peripheral part of our daily lives. Although we recognise the importance of physical activity for our health, and understand the major health problems that lack of exercise can cause, there is still a widely-held view that exercise is time consuming and too hard. Psychology ...

Darwins Theory of Evolution - HOME Darwins Theory of Evolution Reinventing Darwin: The Great Debate at the High Table of Evolutionary Theory by Niles Eldredge, When Niles Eldredge and Stephen Jay Gould, two of the world's leading evolutionary theorists, proposed a bold new theory of evolution - the theory of "punctuated equilibria" - they stood the standard interpretation of Darwin on its head. They also ignited a furious debate about the true nature of evolution. On the one side are the geneticists. They contend that evolution proceeds slowly but surely, driven by competition among organisms to transmit their genes ...

Density Functional Theory - HOME Density Functional Theory Recent Advances in Density Functional Methods: Part Iii: Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on the Applications of Density Functional The by Vincenzo Barone, In the last few years, much attention has been given by theoretical chemists to the development of more accurate model functionals and faster computational techniques including excited electronic states. The 8th International Conference on the Applications of Density Functional Theory to Chemistry and Physics, held in Rome, Italy, on 6-10 September 1999, gathered chemists and physicists to present and discuss state-of-the-art methodological developments and applications of density functional theory (DFT) to increasingly complex systems. The scientists shared their knowledge and experience ...

Sociological Theory - HOME Sociological Theory Explorations in Classical Sociological Theory: Seeing the Social World Rather than a work of theory itself, Explorations in Classical Sociological Theory: Seeing the Social World is an insightful work that invites students to think creatively, reflexively, and critically about their social worlds. Written in a conversational tone that lifts the veil of theoretical jargon, Explorations in Classical Sociological Theory introduces students to the major classical theorists, including Marx, Spencer, Durkheim, Weber, Simmel, Mead, Schutz, Gilman, and Du Bois. This text focuses on the individual perspective of each theorist rather than ...

Self Care Theory - HOME Self Care Theory Theory of Demand for Health Insurance by John A. Nyman, Why do people buy health insurance? Conventional theory holds that people purchase insurance because they prefer the certainty of paying a small premium to the risk of getting sick and paying a large medical bill. Conventional theory also holds that any additional health care that people purchase when they are insured is of such low value that it is not worth the costs of providing it. As a result, economists have promoted policies, such as cost sharing and managed ...

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Society Activism - HOME Society Activism Psychology of Physical Activity: Determinants, Well-Being and Interventions by Stuart Biddle, What motivates people to be physically active? What is the 'feel-good' effect in exercise? We live in a technologically advanced society in which physical activity is becoming an ever more peripheral part of our daily lives. Although we recognise the importance of physical activity for our health, and understand the major health problems that lack of exercise can cause, there is still a widely-held view that exercise is time consuming and too hard. Psychology of Physical ...

Quantum Theory - HOME Quantum Theory Quantum Theory, Black Holes, and Inflation by Ian G. Moss, Among the most fascinating and rapidly developing areas in modem physics is the study of cosmological phenomena such as black holes, the cosmic microwave background, and the inflationary nature of the universe. Recent theoretical and experimental developments in these fields have significantly increased our understanding of these exciting and important topics. In order to allow the reader fully to understand these new developments, Quantum Theory, Black Holes and Inflation begins by introducing the theory of quantised fields in a mathematically ...

Motivational Theory - HOME Motivational Theory Motivation to Learn: Integrating Theory and Practice by Deborah J. Stipek, X This book integrates theory and research in motivation and applies them to classroom practice. This book gives readers a thorough understanding of motivation theories that can be applied to the needs of their students. Teachers can use these research-based theories to develop problem-solving skills in a range of educational contexts. The focus is on classroom learning, but attention is also given to how strategies used to motivate students in schools affect their motivation to participate in ...

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Biofeedback Emg Theory - HOME Biofeedback Emg Theory Communication Theories for Everyday Life by John R. Baldwin, "Communication Theories for Everyday Life" introduces readers to the complexities of theories in communication studies, mass communication, and public relations, emphasizing their connection to everyday life. Instead of utilizing a “ theory-a-day” approach, this text cuts across content areas and clusters related theories, making them easier for readers to process and apply to real-life situations. "Communication Theories for Everyday Life" also addresses theories in emerging areas and growing fields, such as media research, organizational communication, and computer-mediated ...

Biological Motivation Theory - HOME Biological Motivation Theory Evolutionary Game Theory by Jorgen W. Weibull, This text introduces current evolutionary game theory--where ideas from evolutionary biology and rationalistic economics meet--emphasizing the links between static and dynamic approaches and noncooperative game theory. The author provides an overview of the developments that have taken place in this branch of game theory, discusses the mathematical tools needed to understand the area, describes both the motivation and intuition for the concepts involved, and explains why and how the theory is relevant to economics. Stochastic Differential Equations: An Introduction with ...

Behavior General Life Living Organism Theory - HOME Behavior General Life Living Organism Theory The Life and Behavior of Living Organisms: A General Theory by Elliott Jaques, The Life and Behavior of Living Organisms: A General Theory Life-history theory - Life-history theory explores how an organism "makes a living" by integrating ontogeny an phylogeny. An organism's life history is its pattern of growth, survival and reproduction throughout its life. Living systems theory - Living systems theory is an offshoot of Bertalanffy's general systems theory, created by James Grier Miller, intended to formalize the concept of "life". According to ...

Domino Theory - HOME Domino Theory Communication Theories for Everyday Life by John R. Baldwin, "Communication Theories for Everyday Life" introduces readers to the complexities of theories in communication studies, mass communication, and public relations, emphasizing their connection to everyday life. Instead of utilizing a “ theory-a-day” approach, this text cuts across content areas and clusters related theories, making them easier for readers to process and apply to real-life situations. "Communication Theories for Everyday Life" also addresses theories in emerging areas and growing fields, such as media research, organizational communication, and computer-mediated communication, ...

Juliana Theory - HOME Juliana Theory Communication Theories for Everyday Life by John R. Baldwin, "Communication Theories for Everyday Life" introduces readers to the complexities of theories in communication studies, mass communication, and public relations, emphasizing their connection to everyday life. Instead of utilizing a “ theory-a-day” approach, this text cuts across content areas and clusters related theories, making them easier for readers to process and apply to real-life situations. "Communication Theories for Everyday Life" also addresses theories in emerging areas and growing fields, such as media research, organizational communication, and computer-mediated communication, ...

Mouldings Theory - HOME Mouldings Theory Communication Theories for Everyday Life by John R. Baldwin, "Communication Theories for Everyday Life" introduces readers to the complexities of theories in communication studies, mass communication, and public relations, emphasizing their connection to everyday life. Instead of utilizing a “ theory-a-day” approach, this text cuts across content areas and clusters related theories, making them easier for readers to process and apply to real-life situations. "Communication Theories for Everyday Life" also addresses theories in emerging areas and growing fields, such as media research, organizational communication, and computer-mediated communication, ...

Cognitive Dissonance Theory - HOME Cognitive Dissonance Theory Scientific Foundations of Cognitive Theory and Therapy of Depression by David Clark, Based on decades of theory, research, and practice, this seminal book presents a detailed and comprehensive review, evaluation, and integration of the scientific and empirical research relevant to Aaron T. Beck’ s cognitive theory and therapy of depression. Since its emergence in the early 1960s, Beck’ s cognitive perspective has become one of the most influential and well-researched psychological theories of depression. Over 900 scientific and scholarly references are contained in the present volume, providing the ...

Cognitive Theory - HOME Cognitive Theory Scientific Foundations of Cognitive Theory and Therapy of Depression by David Clark, Based on decades of theory, research, and practice, this seminal book presents a detailed and comprehensive review, evaluation, and integration of the scientific and empirical research relevant to Aaron T. Beck’ s cognitive theory and therapy of depression. Since its emergence in the early 1960s, Beck’ s cognitive perspective has become one of the most influential and well-researched psychological theories of depression. Over 900 scientific and scholarly references are contained in the present volume, providing the most ...

Cambridge History of Western Music Theory - HOME Cambridge History of Western Music Theory The Cambridge History of Western Music Theory by Thomas Christensen, The Cambridge History of Western Music Theory The Cambridge History of Western Music Theory The Cambridge History of Western Music Theory History of Western music - The history of Western music is closely tied to the history of Western classical music and includes many popular and folk traditions: Tonalsoft Encyclopedia of Microtonal Music-theory - The Tonalsoft Encyclopedia of Microtonal Music-theory is a compendium of technical. mathematical, and historical information on musical tuning, music theory, and music ...

Activism Encyclopedia Justice Social - HOME Activism Encyclopedia Justice Social Linking Activism: Ecology, Social Justice, and Education for Social Change Linking Activism: Ecology, Social Justice, and Education for Social Change Encyclopedia of Recreation and Leisure in America From rodeos to quilting bees, stickball to stock car racing, American pastimes comprise a broad range of activities. The two-volume "Encyclopedia of Recreation and Leisure in America "provides a comprehensive survey of these activities from the Colonial era to the present. This title examines how the pursuit of leisure has changed over time, reflecting shifting social, cultural, political and economic ...

Activity Exercise Physical Statistics - HOME Activity Exercise Physical Statistics Conformal Field Theories by P. Di Francesco, X Filling an important gap in the literature, this comprehensive text develops conformal field theory from first principles. The treatment is self-contained, pedagogical, and exhaustive and includes a great deal of background material on quantum field theory, statistical mechanics, Lie algebras, and affine Lie algebras. The many exercises, with a wide spectrum of difficulty and subjects, complement and in many cases extend the text. The text is thus not only an excellent tool for classroom teaching but also for individual ...

Arts Reception Surrealism Theory Visual - HOME Arts Reception Surrealism Theory Visual Charles Biederman Charles Biederman (b. 1906) has been active in the avant-garde for three-quarters of a century. From his early experiments with cubism and surrealism to the brightly colored aluminum sculptures he constructed through the 1990s, he has pioneered art forms, styles, and theories. This book presents a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the career of this influential artist, and features full-color illustrations of dozens of Biederman's paintings, drawings, and signature three-dimensional aluminum constructions. A native Midwesterner, Biederman participated actively in ...

Music Theory Online - HOME Music Theory Online Web.Studies Bringing together the work of scholars, experts, and established online authors, this comprehensive book offers an analysis of both contemporary Web-based culture and arts and the impact of the Web on international economics, politics, and law. This second edition of Web.Studies combines updated chapters from the first edition with completely new chapters on the latest developments and controversies in cyberspace. Beginning with an introduction to the Web and how it works, the book outlines the theories and methodology of cyberculture studies, before moving on to explore aspects of everyday life online, art and commerce, global communities and the politics of Internet access and activism. Telematic Embrace: Visionary Theories of Art, Technology, and Consciousness by Roy Ascott, Long before e-mail and ...

Modern Portfolio Theory - HOME Modern Portfolio Theory Portfolio Theory and Performance Analysis by Noel Amenc, This book is a most extensive and remarkable synthesis of the contribution of best-known academics in finance to modern portfolio and market efficiencies theories. Indeed, a valuable hindsight and updating of the evolutionary perspective of portfolio management, investment process and performance analysis on multistyles and multiclasses assets. "Pierre Palasi, Chairman, LCF Rothschild Multimanagment A wonderful step forward in portfolio management texts! The book is a soup-to-nuts feast covering almost all aspects of portfolio management. It takes readers from ...

History Ideology Music Style Theory - HOME History Ideology Music Style Theory Anthology for Musical Analysis by HBJ College &. School Division, This landmark collection of over 200 complete musical compositions and movements, ranging in time from the Middle Ages to the present, contains a large and varied body of music for study. In addition to providing ample material for both a full-year course in the analysis of musical forms and a one-semester course in twentieth-century techniques, the book offers first- and second-year music theory classes a wealth of illustrations of chords, voice-leading techniques, and forms--plus some material for figured-bass realization and score reading. Because the book consists primarily of music and takes no theoretical position, it is adaptable to any theoretical approach and to any type ...

Music Theory Game - HOME Music Theory Game Laws of the Game: How the Principles of Nature Govern Chance by Manfred Eigen, Using game theory and examples of actual games people play, Nobel laureate Manfred Eigen and Ruthild Winkler show how the elements of chance and rules underlie all that happens in the universe, from genetic behavior through economic growth to the composition of music. To illustrate their argument, the authors turn to classic games - backgammon, bridge, and chess - and relate them to physical, biological, and social applications of probability theory and number theory. Further, they have ...

Cloud Electron Theory - HOME Cloud Electron Theory The Fields of Electronics by Ralph Morrison, A practical new approach that brings together circuit theory and field theory for the practicing engineer To put it frankly, the traditional education of most engineers and scientists leaves them often unprepared to handle many of the practical problems they encounter. The Fields of Electronics: Understanding Electronics Using Basic Physics offers a highly original correction to this state of affairs. Most engineers learn circuit theory and field theory separately. Electromagnetic field theory is an important part of basic physics, but because it ...

Communication Theory - HOME Communication Theory Communication Theories for Everyday Life by John R. Baldwin, "Communication Theories for Everyday Life" introduces readers to the complexities of theories in communication studies, mass communication, and public relations, emphasizing their connection to everyday life. Instead of utilizing a “ theory-a-day” approach, this text cuts across content areas and clusters related theories, making them easier for readers to process and apply to real-life situations. "Communication Theories for Everyday Life" also addresses theories in emerging areas and growing fields, such as media research, organizational communication, and computer-mediated communication, ...

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