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City Bountiful

A Century of Community Gardening in America

By: Laura J. Lawson

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City Bountiful

A Century of Community Gardening in America

By: Laura J. Lawson

The social history of American cities would not be complete without a full account of the rise of community open spaces. Lawson does exactly this by providing a compelling and poetic account of the history and making of urban gardens. Combining solid scholarship with engaging images of the gardens and stories of their makers, this book sheds new light on the value of urban open space. More important, it explains why community gardens need to stand alongside city parks as permanent open spaces. Essential reading for community developers and landscape architects as well as anyone who ventures outside, enthusiasm and shovel in hand, to improve their local environment.—Mark Francis, author of Urban Open Space and Village Homes "The definitive history of the past hundred years of America's experience with community gardens. A labor of love by a garden activist, the book appears at a most appropriate time—today our city dwellers and suburbanites are retreating onto carpets of passive open space tended by homeowner associations and lawn care outfits. Lawson thoughtfully analyzes the weaknesses of community gardens when used as a response to social crises and, by contrast, investigates community gardens as an alternative to today's managed care of open space. Her history clearly presents a way of community living that we can elect if we choose her wisdom."—Sam Bass Warner, Jr, author of To Dwell Is to Garden "An important book about how the urban gardening movement is transforming our landscape and reconnecting us to the land."—Alice Waters, Owner, Chez Panisse

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Univ of California Press

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0520243439

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9780520243439

Juvenile Delinquency

By: Laura Pinto Hansen

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Juvenile Delinquency

By: Laura Pinto Hansen

Juvenile Delinquency by Laura Pinto Hansen blends a discussion of the juvenile justice system with the sociological underpinnings of delinquency issues, creating the ideal text for courses in sociology, criminology, and criminal justice programs. Providing thorough coverage of both theory and application, the text’s interdisciplinary approach looks at juvenile offending through the scholarly lenses of sociology, criminal justice, developmental and physiological psychology. The thoughtful approach is designed to offer a rich reading experience, accommodating different styles of learning. Professors and students will benefit from: Comprehensive coverage of not only the history and theory of juvenile delinquency but also the sociological and psychological underpinnings underlying the law. Interdisciplinary approach that can be used in a wide variety of programs. International Perspectives on Juvenile Justice in each chapter offering cross-cultural, cross-national views of the treatment of juvenile offenders, as well as a peek behind the walls of juvenile detention centers in other countries around the world. In the Media sections provide timely case studies of current trends in the field. Carefully designed pedagogy, including Chapter Objectives, Key terms, Chapter Summaries, and Discussion Questions, helps students master the material. References and Suggested Readings at the end of each chapter not only cite the sources used but also encourage students to research topics further, as well as giving them a start for their class research papers. Cover Image: Michael Schoenholtz

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540

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Aspen Publishing

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154385625X

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9781543856255

Trends in Lifestyle and Health

By: Laura V. Kinger

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Trends in Lifestyle and Health

By: Laura V. Kinger

Trends In Lifestyle & Health

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200

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Nova Publishers

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1594543194

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9781594543197

Managing Outdoor Recreation, 2nd Edition

Case Studies in the National Parks

By: Robert E Manning,Laura E Anderson,Peter Pettengill

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Managing Outdoor Recreation, 2nd Edition

Case Studies in the National Parks

By: Robert E Manning,Laura E Anderson,Peter Pettengill

This fully updated second edition presents a conceptual framework of outdoor recreation management in the form of a series of management matrices. It then illustrates this framework through new and updated case studies in the US national parks, and concludes with the principles of outdoor recreation management. Managing Outdoor Recreation, 2nd Edition is an essential resource for undergraduate and graduate students of parks, outdoor recreation and related subjects, as well as a helpful tool for practitioners.

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253

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CABI

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1786391023

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9781786391025

Assessment in Student Affairs

By: John H. Schuh,J. Patrick Biddix,Laura A. Dean,Jillian Kinzie

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Assessment in Student Affairs

By: John H. Schuh,J. Patrick Biddix,Laura A. Dean,Jillian Kinzie

A practical, comprehensive manual for assessment design and implementation Assessment in Student Affairs, Second Edition offers a contemporary look at the foundational elements and practical application of assessment in student affairs. Higher education administration is increasingly called upon to demonstrate organizational effectiveness and engage in continuous improvement based on information generated through systematic inquiry. This book provides a thorough primer on all stages of the assessment process. From planning to reporting and beyond, you'll find valuable assessment strategies to help you produce meaningful information and improve your program. Combining and updating the thoroughness and practicality of Assessment in Student Affairs and Assessment Practice in Student Affairs, this new edition covers design of assessment projects, ethical practice, student learning outcomes, data collection and analysis methods, report writing, and strategies to implement change based on assessment results. Case studies demonstrate real-world application to help you clearly see how these ideas are used effectively every day, and end-of-chapter discussion questions stimulate deeper investigation and further thinking about the ideas discussed. The instructor resources will help you seamlessly integrate this new resource into existing graduate-level courses. Student affairs administrators understand the importance of assessment, but many can benefit from additional direction when it comes to designing and implementing evaluations that produce truly useful information. This book provides field-tested approaches to assessment, giving you a comprehensive how-to manual for demonstrating—and improving—the work you do every day. Build your own assessment to demonstrate organizational effectiveness Utilize quantitative and qualitative techniques and data Identify metrics and methods for measuring student learning Report and implement assessment findings effectively Accountability and effectiveness are the hallmarks of higher education administration today, and they are becoming the metrics by which programs and services are evaluated. Strong assessment skills have never been more important. Assessment in Student Affairs gives you the knowledge base and skill set you need to shine a spotlight on what you and your organization are able to achieve.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119051169

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City Bountiful

A Century of Community Gardening in America

By: Laura J. Lawson

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A Century of Community Gardening in America

By: Laura J. Lawson

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Univ of California Press

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Book's by Laura J. Lawson

City Bountiful

City Bountiful

Juvenile Delinquency

Juvenile Delinquency

Trends in Lifestyle and Health

Trends in Lifestyle and Health

Managing Outdoor Recreation, 2nd Edition

Managing Outdoor Recreation, 2nd Edition

Assessment in Student Affairs

Assessment in Student Affairs

City Bountiful

City Bountiful

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