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Mathematicians as Enquirers

Learning about Learning Mathematics

By: Leone L. Burton

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Mathematicians as Enquirers

Learning about Learning Mathematics

By: Leone L. Burton

It is amazing that the usual reply to being introduced to a mathematician is a stumbling apology about how bad someone is at mathematics, no matter how good they may be in reality. The problem is that we have come to view mathematics as an arcane branch of knowledge that only a few can aspire to understand or grasp. The sense of separation between those who have the knowledge and those who do not, is present even amongst academics where many of the same skills and research practices exist - intuition, the use of symbolic structures and the use of intuition and insight. The more worrying aspect of this separation is the ever declining numbers of students choosing mathematics as part of their curriculum beyond the stage when it is mandatory. Even worse, it would seem that the mathematics community has created a discriminatory environment that deters many students from continuing beyond secondary and tertiary education. Exit interviews with graduates show a stark rejection of their previously chosen subject. What about mathematicians themselves - how do they see themselves? Do male and female mathematicians come to know their mathematics in different ways, do they tackle different problems with varying results for their status in the research community? Does the pervasive labelling that mathematics is a male domain arise because of a lack of role models for women or through its highly competitive, hierarchical nature? Are the negative labels often associated with mathematics, i. e.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1402079087

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9781402079085

Borges's Creative Infidelities

Translating Joyce, Woolf and Faulkner

By: Leah Leone Anderson

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Borges's Creative Infidelities

Translating Joyce, Woolf and Faulkner

By: Leah Leone Anderson

Using comparative analyses of source and target texts, Leone Anderson examines Jorge Luis Borges's residual presence in his Spanish-language translations of works by James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, and William Faulkner. Argentine writer and critic Jorge Luis Borges did not see translation as an inferior form of artistic production to be defined primarily in terms of loss or unfaithfulness, but rather as a vast and rich source for literary innovation and aesthetic inquiry. Borges's Creative Infidelities: Translating Joyce, Woolf and Faulkner explores what this view may have implied for his translations of Anglophone Modernist fiction: the last two pages of James Joyce's Ulysses; Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own and Orlando; and William Faulkner's If I Forget Thee, Jerusalem [The Wild Palms]. Through full-length, manual comparisons of the English and Spanish texts, this book reveals the ways Borges inscribed his tastes, values and judgments–both about the individual works and about Modernist literature in general–onto his translations and how in doing so, he altered the identities of their characters, the ethical and rhetorical positioning of their narrators, their plots and even their genres. This book is driven by storytelling: the stories of each texts' origin and reception in English; of how they ended up in Borges's hands and of his translation processes; of how, through his translations, the texts' narratives were made to tell new stories; and of the extraordinary legacies of Borges's Spanish translations of Joyce, Woolf and Faulkner.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1501398296

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Marketing Research

By: V. Kumar,Robert P. Leone,David A. Aaker,George S. Day

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Marketing Research

By: V. Kumar,Robert P. Leone,David A. Aaker,George S. Day

Marketing Research, 13th Edition presents a clear and comprehensive introduction to the field, with a strong focus on methodologies and the role of market research in strategic decision making. Employing a unique macro-micro-macro approach, the text begins with a broad overview of market research and its place within—and value to—an organization, before zooming in to detail the granular view of the research process. Step-by-step explanations cover the latest methodologies and current practices, highlighting advanced techniques as well as their limitations and potential benefits, followed by a high-level discussion of research applications. An emphasis on real-world processes is underscored by end-of-chapter cases, allowing students to apply what they’ve learned in the context of real-life examples covering a broad range of products and organizations. This practical approach promotes engagement while building essential critical analysis, interpretation, and decision-making skills, preparing students to recognize potential research applications, alternatives where they exist, and the quality of research at hand. By pulling together market intelligence, strategy, theory, and application, this text helps students build a deep understanding while retaining the big picture perspective.

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Wiley Global Education

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1119497558

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9781119497554

Which Way Social Justice in Mathematics Education?

By: Leone Burton

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Which Way Social Justice in Mathematics Education?

By: Leone Burton

This contributed volume explores equity and social justice within the field of mathematics education. In part one, Helga Jungwirth's introductory chapter provides a strong theoretical overview that is based in actual classroom behaviors and a typology that classifies the various interpretations found within this volume. Also in part one, Laurie Hart discusses developments in equity research in the United States. Part two focuses on results of studies about social justice and their impact on learning in mathematics classrooms in various parts of the world. For example, in a chapter on Peru, social justice does not just encompass gender, but also inequalities in opportunities to learn, such as problems of resources, living and social conditions, communal demands and language needs. And, part three focuses on computers as a resource to mathematics teaching. The contributors raise several important social justice issues which have previously remained unresearched. Although there are a number of chapters specifically dealing with gender, many of the authors use one of the following strategies: their gender-specific questions are set in a wider socio-cultural context, they challenge what have threatened to become false orthodoxies, or they raise other important issues. These other issues include the meaning of democratic citizenship for mathematics classrooms, the links between parents and children learning mathematics, and the preconceptions of some teachers of underprivileged students in Australia. Other chapters explore different forms of classroom communication, participation, and assessment. The pieces on computers state that there is still not enough research to conclude whether computers in the mathematics classrooms are supportive of, or detrimental to, the learning of all students. The one thing on which every author in this volume does agree is that social justice in mathematics education has still not been attained, but that we must strive toward it to improve educational practices and society in general.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313072000

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9780313072000

Detroit's Holy Family Church

100 Years of Sicilian Tradition

By: Bonnie Leone

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Detroit's Holy Family Church

100 Years of Sicilian Tradition

By: Bonnie Leone

A treasury of photos and stories celebrating this historic landmark and Detroit’s Italian-American community. The traditions of the Sicilians and Italians have been a part of Detroit since the early 1900s, and Holy Family Church represents the very root of this community’s soul, maintaining the culture and the rituals their ancestors brought with them to America over a century ago. Some of these customs date back hundreds of years in their homelands of Cinisi, Terrasini, Trapani, and many other cities. Bonnie Leone was born, raised, and still resides in Detroit. Originally appointed by Gov. John Engler to the position of Wayne County jury commissioner, Leone is a member of several genealogical societies, tracing some of her ancestors as far back as the 1500s. Her strong sense of history, art, and tradition brought her to this church, so that she may help to preserve and protect the traditions of the Sicilians in Detroit—and in this richly illustrated book, she shares its story.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1439619220

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Critical Historical Archaeology

By: Mark P Leone

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Critical Historical Archaeology

By: Mark P Leone

How can we use the past to make sense of the issues and problems that concern us in the present? Mark Leone, the leading critical theorist in historical archaeology, urges archaeologists to view their discipline as an activist pursuit. This volume is partly his autobiographical reflection on a thirty five year career, part a collection of Leone’s classic writings on Annapolis, Williamsburg, Shakertown, St. Mary’s, and other key sites, and part a synthesis of his current thinking on how historical archaeology can engage the cultural and political issues of our time. Critical Historical Archaeology is an important summary of the work and thinking of one of our most thoughtful, influential archaeologists.

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Routledge

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131543119X

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Prophet and Statesmen in Crafting Democracy in India

Political Leadership, Ideas, and Compromises

By: Fabio Leone

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Prophet and Statesmen in Crafting Democracy in India

Political Leadership, Ideas, and Compromises

By: Fabio Leone

Drawing on expert works, early political and government records, and personal correspondence, Fabio Leone examines the most commonly cited explanations of the unlikely and puzzling democratization of India. He concludes that the creation of Indian democracy is best understood when assessing the combination of capacities and behaviors of the Indian political leadership. Through a theoretical framework, he demonstrates that Indian democratization was the result of successful interplay between a limited number of key leaders, with the main player being Jawaharlal Nehru. Prophet and Statesmen in Crafting Democracy in India offers an explanation of the origins ofIndian democracy that will interest scholars and students of comparative politics, democratization, political leadership, and South Asian politics and history.

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Lexington Books

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1498569374

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9781498569378

Semiotic Ideologies

Patterns of Meaning–Making in Language and Society

By: Massimo Leone

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Semiotic Ideologies

Patterns of Meaning–Making in Language and Society

By: Massimo Leone

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of language and semiotic ideologies, focusing on how societies construct meaning through verbal and non-verbal communication. It distinguishes itself by adopting a novel approach that bridges linguistics, semiotics, and anthropology. The research dives into uncharted territory, shedding light on the intricate connections between language, culture, and cognition, offering a perspective less common in traditional linguistics or semiotics. Throughout the book, the reader will encounter rare, illustrative examples showcasing the rich tapestry of human communication. Additionally, previously undisclosed historical data adds depth to the analysis, providing fresh insights. This work is designed for scholars seeking a deeper understanding of meaning-making processes and their cultural variations. It also serves as a resource for those interested in the complex interplay of language and semiotics in everyday life.

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BRILL

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9004691480

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9789004691483

The Archaeology of Liberty in an American Capital

Excavations in Annapolis

By: Mark Leone

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The Archaeology of Liberty in an American Capital

Excavations in Annapolis

By: Mark Leone

The Archaeology of Liberty in an American Capital is the work of a mature scholar reporting on one of the most important, large-scale, and long-range projects in contemporary American archaeology."—Randall McGuire, author of The Archaeology of Inequality "Many would argue the Mark Leone is the most distinguished practitioner of historical archaeology in the United States, and one of the most prominent in the world."—Thomas C. Patterson, coeditor of Making Alternative Histories

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Univ of California Press

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0520244508

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9780520244504

Extreme Wildfire Events and Disasters

Root Causes and New Management Strategies

By: Fantina Tedim,Vittorio Leone,Tara K. McGee

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Extreme Wildfire Events and Disasters

Root Causes and New Management Strategies

By: Fantina Tedim,Vittorio Leone,Tara K. McGee

Extreme Wildfire Events and Disasters: Root Causes and New Management Strategies highlights the urgent need for new methods to prepare and mitigate the effects of these events. Using a multidisciplinary, socio-ecological approach, the book discusses the roots of the problem, presenting a new, innovative approach to wildfire mitigation based on the operational concept of Fire Smart Territory (FST). Under the guidance of its expert editors, the book highlights new ways to prevent and respond to extreme wildfire events and disasters through sustainable development, thus revealing better management methods and increasing protection of both the natural environment and the vulnerable communities within it. - Reveals the complexity of extreme wildfire events and disasters in an accessible, comprehensive and multidisciplinary way - Reviews the ground-breaking concept of Fire Smart Territory (FST) which offers an opportunity to reduce wildfire occurrence and severity through measures that promote sustainable development - Proposes a new perspective on disaster risk reduction to help researchers, planners and professionals successfully adapt their methods for mitigating current and future issues

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Elsevier

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0128157224

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9780128157220

Corrections, 2001-2002

By: Matthew Leone

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Corrections, 2001-2002

By: Matthew Leone

A collection of current, carefully selected articles from some of the most respected magazine, newspapers, and journals published today. Within the pages of this volume are interesting, well-illustrated articles by authorities in the field, providing effective and useful perspectives on today's important topics in corrections.

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McGraw-Hill/Dushkin

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0072404329

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9780072404326

Book's by Leone Burton

Mathematicians as Enquirers

Mathematicians as Enquirers

Borges's Creative Infidelities

Borges's Creative Infidelities

Marketing Research

Marketing Research

Which Way Social Justice in Mathematics Education?

Which Way Social Justice in Mathematics Education?

Detroit's Holy Family Church

Detroit's Holy Family Church

Critical Historical Archaeology

Critical Historical Archaeology

Prophet and Statesmen in Crafting Democracy in India

Prophet and Statesmen in Crafting Democracy in India

Semiotic Ideologies

Semiotic Ideologies

The Archaeology of Liberty in an American Capital

The Archaeology of Liberty in an American Capital

Extreme Wildfire Events and Disasters

Extreme Wildfire Events and Disasters

Corrections, 2001-2002

Corrections, 2001-2002

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