First published in 1986, Education Accountability is a critique of writing on accountability and evaluation with respect to education and its various stakeholders.

This fascinating book offers an in-depth exploration of the gradual development of the concept of identification as it has evolved in the Freudian tradition of psychoanalysis. Featuring a detailed review of the key Freudian texts, referencing them in their original German, this volume demonstrates how psychoanalysis sheds light on the richness and complexity of the identification process in human psychology, at both the individual and collective levels. The author closely follows the various reformulations of the theory - undertaken by Freud in the course of three different periods - and contextualises them within her clinical experience with various pathologies and her observations of the development of individuals, revealing throughout the great extent to which this fundamental process is unconscious. Providing a critical examination of a fundamental Freudian concept, this volume is not only a teaching manual serving specifically to train psychoanalysts and psychotherapists but is also an important read for anyone interested in human sciences, philosophy and the history of psychoanalysis.

Colloquial Persian: The Complete Course for Beginners has been carefully developed to provide a step-by-step course to Persian as it is written and spoken today.

This book is about K-pop dance and the evolution and presence of its dance fandom on social media. Based on five years of ethnographic fieldwork, interviews, choreography, and participation-observation with 40 amateur and professional K-pop dancers in New York, California, and Seoul, the book traces the evolution of K-pop dance from the 1980s to the 2020s and explains its distinctive feature called 'gestural point choreography' - front-driven, two-dimensional, decorative and charming movements of the upper body and face - as an example of what the author theorizes as 'social media dance.' It also explores K-pop cover dance as a form of intercultural performance, suggesting that, by imitating and idolizing K-pop dance, fans are eventually 'fandoming' themselves and their bodies. Presenting an ethnographic study of K-pop dance and its fandom, this book will be a valuable resource for students and scholars of Media Studies, Korean Studies, Performance Studies, and Dance.

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Derivatives: Mathematical Foundations for Finance Students is written for students of finance and actuarial science who want to understand derivatives not just as formulas but as ideas that make sense. The goal is to build the mathematical foundations up step by step - starting from the familiar territory of first-year undergraduate probability and statistics and moving all the way to stochastic calculus and the principles of risk-neutral pricing, which form the heart of modern financial mathematics. This text will enable the reader to: ¿ understand models of asset price behaviour and apply stochastic calculus ¿ use stochastic simulations in R to investigate processes and price options ¿ price options with the binomial model ¿ derive solutions to the Black-Scholes equation using risk-neutral pricing ¿ price interest-rate derivatives using Black's model, short-rate models and the Heath-Jarrow-Morton (HJM) framework ¿ tackle quantitative finance exam questions. It incorporates a range of learning features to aid student understanding, including boxed examples, end-of-chapter summaries, selected questions from Society of Actuaries (US) Quantitative Finance examinations and further reading suggestions. The book is also supported by a suite of digital learning resources, including PowerPoint slides, multiple choice questions, instructor manual/advice document for lecturers, and a test bank. Derivatives: Mathematical Foundations for Finance Students will appeal to both undergraduate and postgraduate students who wish to understand the principles of stochastic calculus and option pricing.

Information Horizons is the updated, definitive resource for the Information Horizon Theory and the Information Horizon Interview method. Embracing behavioral, cognitive, and social aspects of information, the theory and method have been applied globally in information behavior research and education. The theory posits that information behavior is social, material, temporal, dynamic, situational, and contextual, and that information behavior can be conceptualized as Information Horizons, which include affordances and constraints on information behavior. It provides the foundation for the Information Horizon Interview method that combines semi-structured interview questions with a graphical elicitation technique in which the participant draws a visualization, or map, of their Information Horizon, which illustrates their information seeking behavior in specific situations and contexts. This volume incorporates recent developments in scholarship, technology, and methodology, updating the theory and method and providing new insights and guidance for their use in research and teaching. An expert in context citation analysis shows how the theory and method have been incorporated in research since its inception. Case studies authored by renowned scholars present personal reflections on their experiences conducting Information Horizon Interviews with different populations, with a level of detail not possible within a standard research report. Extensive teaching and learning examples, with a focus on hands-on exercises, demonstrate how the theory and method are used to teach information behavior concepts. Essays by students recount their experiences learning about the Information Horizon Theory and conducting Information Horizon Interviews. The book concludes with two detailed Information Horizon Interview guides for different study populations. Information Horizons will be of interest to researchers, educators, students, and practitioners worldwide interested in researching and teaching information behavior.

This method of presenting material may be irksome, but it allows the reader to pursue the main theme of each paper analytically and comparatively past the point that would be allowable in chapters of an integrated book. If sociological concepts are to be treated with affection, each must be traced back to where it best applies, followed from there wherever it seems to lead, and pressed to disclose the rest of its family.

Quantum Learning: Bridging Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Data Science in Education explores the transformative intersection of three revolutionary technologies reshaping the future of learning. The concept of Quantum Learning provides a paradigm where quantum principles redefine machine learning models, enhance computational speed, and enable novel personalized education systems. The book integrates AI, quantum algorithms, and data-driven pedagogy to reimagine classrooms and cognitive processes. Readers will discover how quantum-inspired neural networks, quantum data analysis, and intelligent tutoring systems can revolutionize educational delivery. Through interdisciplinary research, the work translates complex quantum and AI concepts into practical educational applications, featuring case studies and real-world insights that demonstrate how quantum-enhanced intelligence can personalize learning and improve outcomes. The text covers both theoretical frameworks and practical implementation strategies, offering a blueprint for adaptive, scalable learning ecosystems. This wide-ranging book will appeal to a diverse audience of researchers, educators, technologists, and policymakers seeking to understand and shape the next generation of education innovation. By combining these domains into one book and using an accessible approach, it makes cutting-edge concepts comprehensible to both technical and non-technical readers, positioning it as an essential resource for anyone involved in educational technology, artificial intelligence research, or quantum computing applications in learning environments.

Profoundly important and innovative, "Neuropsychotherapy" is a necessary know-how for professionals including psychotherapists, psychotherapy researchers, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, neuroscientists, and mental-health professionals as it

Digital Chinese integrates situational and communicative methods to provide practical language skills and a deep understanding of the digital world.

The first volume of Stanislavski's enduring trilogy on the art of acting defines the "System," a means of mastering the craft of acting and of stimulating the actor's individual creativeness and imagination.

Punk culture is currently having a revival worldwide and is poised to extend and mutate even more as youth unemployment and youth alienation increase in many countries of the world. In Russia, its power to have an impact and to shock is well illustrated by the state response to activist collective and punk band Pussy Riot. This book, based on extensive original research, examines the nature of punk culture in contemporary Russia. Drawing on interviews and observation, it explores the vibrant punk music scenes and the social relations underpinning them in three contrasting Russian cities. It relates punk to wider contemporary culture and uses the Russian example to discuss more generally what constitutes 'punk' today.

This is a timely update of a seminal text which re-interprets key films of the horror genre, including Carrie, The Exorcist, The Brood and Psycho. In the first edition, Creed draws on Julia Kristeva's theory of abjection to challenge the popular view that women in horror are almost always victims, and argues that patriarchal ideology constructs women as monstrous in relation to her sexuality and reproductive body to justify her subjugation. Although a projection of male fears and paranoid fantasies, the monstrous-feminine is nonetheless a terrifying figure. Creed's argument contests Freudian and Lacanian theories of sexual difference to offer a provocative rereading of classical and contemporary horror. This updated edition includes a new section examining contemporary feminist horror films in relation to nonhuman theory. Creed proposes a new concept of radical abjection to reinterpret the monstrous-feminine as a figure who embraces abjection by reclaiming her body and re-defining her otherness as nonhuman - while questioning patriarchy, anthropocentrism, misogyny and the meaning of the human. Films discussed include Ginger Snaps, Teeth, Atlantics, The Girl with All the Gifts, Border and Titane. Barbara Creed's classic remains as relevant as ever and this edition will be of interest to academics and students of feminist theory, nonhuman theory, critical animal studies, race, and queer theory.

Kanji Clues: A Mnemonic Approach to Mastering Japanese Characters introduces a novel approach to character acquisition that combines the ancient practice of memory enhancement with a modern appreciation for active learning.

Media Arabic provides advanced students of Arabic with a range of engaging texts on controversial and contemporary topics that reflect the current social and political environment in the Middle East.

Dr. Gillian Parekh unpacks the realities of how ability and disability play out within schooling, including insights from students, teachers, and administrators about the barriers faced by students on the basis of ability. Parekh shows how ableism is inextricably linked to other forms of bias.

This reference grammar provides a comprehensive description of the structure of the Indonesian language written in a clear, non-technical manner. It can be used by teachers and senior students who have no linguistic background.

Arabic Rhetoric explores the history, disciplines, order and pragmatic functions of Arabic speech acts. It offers a new understanding of Arabic rhetoric and employs examples from modern standard Arabic as well as providing a glossary of over 448 rhetorical expressions listed in English with their translations, which make the book more accessible to the modern day reader. Hussein's study of Arabic rhetoric bridges the gap between learning and research, whilst also meeting the academic needs of our present time. This up-to-date text provides a valuable source for undergraduate students learning Arabic as a foreign language, and is also an essential text for researchers in Arabic, Islamic studies, and students of linguistics and academics.

V Puti: Russian Grammar in Context is a multi-level textbook program for learners of Russian that develops proficiency across the four language skills while building intercultural knowledge and competence. The third edition of this highly successful program presents grammar, vocabulary, culture, music, film, and literature within the context of diverse Russian-speaking communities around the world. All of these components reinforce Russian culture and history which enable students to understand the Russian language in context. V Puti now includes projects and other activities in each chapter that offer many more opportunities to practice and demonstrate communicative competence. The V Puti course also includes V Puti: Student Activities Manual and a companion website containing a wealth of resources and activities for both instructors and learners. The flexible, modular structure of V Puti: Russian Grammar in Context and the accompanying Student Activities Manual are designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of Russian programs and learners at intermediate or advanced level.