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Redesigning Teaching

Professionalism or Bureaucracy?

By: William A. Firestone,Beth D. Bader

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Redesigning Teaching

Professionalism or Bureaucracy?

By: William A. Firestone,Beth D. Bader

Redesigning Teaching provides concrete case studies of school districts implementing teacher reforms. The cases describe the changes, give the history and dynamics of each project, examine how teachers respond to new policies and procedures, and tell how state policy affects local efforts to change teaching. The book also suggests that while short-term improvements can be accomplished through bureaucracy, serious reform requires professionalization. The authors identify challenges that state governments, school administrators, and teachers' associations must face if they really want to professionalize teaching.

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SUNY Press

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0791411230

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9780791411230

The Criminal Elite

Understanding White-Collar Crime

By: James William Coleman

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The Criminal Elite

Understanding White-Collar Crime

By: James William Coleman

The problem of white-collar crime has been grabbing headlines and gaining new public attention. In this timely new edition of The Criminal Elite, James William Coleman goes beneath the surface impressions to lay out the common forms and causes of white-collar crime and analyze the toll it takes on American society. The sixth edition integrates a large body of new research, statistics, and legal developments and offers detailed up-to-date coverage of such topics as intellectual property infringements, identity theft, the new wave of corporate scandals, and the growing threats to our civil liberties in the post-9/11 world. This new edition can be incorporated into a variety of sociology, criminal justice, and history courses. Book jacket."--BOOK JACKET

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Macmillan

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0716787342

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9780716787341

Moral Issues in Business

By: William H. Shaw,Vincent E. Barry

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Moral Issues in Business

By: William H. Shaw,Vincent E. Barry

With this combined text/anthology/casebook, there is no need for supplemental works; it combines coverage of ethical theories (capitalism, corporations, environment) and micro issues (the business setting) as well as readings and cases for analysis. This approach introduces students to the relevant concepts and principles and it supplies them with the social, historical, and philosophical background they need to grapple with important theoretical and practical philosophical issues they will be exposed to in todays business environment.

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Wadsworth Publishing Company

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0534217028

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9780534217020

The Criminal Elite, Fifth Edition

The Sociology of White Collar Crime

By: James William Coleman

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The Criminal Elite, Fifth Edition

The Sociology of White Collar Crime

By: James William Coleman

Analyzes the causes, legal response, and impact of white-collar crime has on society. This new edition includes case studies on the tobacco industry and consumer fraud.

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Macmillan

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0716752719

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9780716752714

Business Ethics

By: William H. Shaw

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Business Ethics

By: William H. Shaw

A comprehensive analysis of philosophical issues in business ethics also contains readings and case. This theoretically sound introduction to business ethics provides readers with the background and case studies needed to appreciate and resolve many morally complicated business issues.

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0534256260

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Juran Institute's Six Sigma Breakthrough and Beyond

Quality Performance Breakthrough Methods

By: Joseph De Feo,William Barnard,Juran Institute

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Juran Institute's Six Sigma Breakthrough and Beyond

Quality Performance Breakthrough Methods

By: Joseph De Feo,William Barnard,Juran Institute

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Do you feel the victim of continual and unpredictable change? Do you face unrelenting competition? Is the time cycle of your product development too slow? Does your production function produce waste, delays, defects, and other excessive costs? If you've answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need this book Juran's Six Sigma provides a clear roadmap for organizational survival and renewal. Piecemeal improvements won't solve the problem--this book presents the Juran Institute's plan for sustained major improvement across the organization. * The first Six Sigma book to incorporate the Juran philosophy* Useful for implementation and certification for all levels of management * Follow the Institute's unique method for achieving and maintaining Six Sigma breakthrough--with no backsliding

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0071431489

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9780071431484

The Unknown Man

By: William Carroll

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The Unknown Man

By: William Carroll

Carroll has had a wonderful life and continues to be proud of his few abilities and the many supportive friends who have enhanced his way.

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Coda Publications

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0910390770

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9780910390774

Corporations and Counterinsurgency

By: William Rosenau

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Corporations and Counterinsurgency

By: William Rosenau

Like nongovernmental organizations and private military companies, large multinational corporations (MNCs) can play significant roles in zones of violent conflict. Any comprehensive conflict analysis needs to understand these roles, especially as they relate to counterinsurgency. Using a set of three case studies, the authors explore MNC operations in Liberia, Papua New Guinea, and the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The case studies highlight the activities of the MNCs that were intended to shape their violent environment and protect their infrastructure and personnel. Policymakers may be tempted to leverage corporate activities. However, corporate actions, no matter how well intentioned, can have less-than-benign consequences. Moreover, any potential "subcontracting" to MNCs would raise questions about accountability, legitimacy, and state responsibilities." -- provided by publisher.

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Rand Corporation

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0833047515

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9780833047519

The Arrogance of Power

By: J. William Fulbright

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The Arrogance of Power

By: J. William Fulbright

“The Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has suddenly become the most celebrated public critic of the nation’s foreign politics. . . . His new book, The Arrogance of Power, is remarkable because it . . . transforms mere criticism into bitter condemnation. It portends, or perhaps already speaks, the alienation of a great many thoughtful citizens from their government. . . . From disagreement with the national policy, the Senator has escalated to an indictment of the national character. Where once he blamed ignorance, he now finds also arrogance. And he offers psychological as well as political judgment and testimony to make the point. “Nor is [Senator Fulbright] merely quarreling with Lyndon Johnson’s conduct of affairs. He objects to the whole postwar habit of intervention. . . . We have set out to police the world and to rescue mankind, he argues, neglecting our duty to put our own house in order and dissipating the chance to inspire others by our example. . . . The Senator has much else to say, of course. His book is a very specific protest against the war in Vietnam and a plea that we get out, even if it hurts. It is an angry cry against all war. It is an articulate statement of the duty to dissent. . . . “True to himself, Mr. Fulbright conveys his outrage in calm, often elegant prose. He entertains even as he alarms. . . . It is an invaluable antidote to the official rhetoric of government.” – Max Frankel, The New York Times Book Review

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Random House

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0307803104

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The Law of Public Communication

2017 Update

By: Kent R. Middleton,William E. Lee,Daxton Stewart

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The Law of Public Communication

2017 Update

By: Kent R. Middleton,William E. Lee,Daxton Stewart

The Law of Public Communication provides an overview of media law that includes the most current legal developments today. It explains the laws affecting the daily work of writers, broadcasters, advertisers, cable operators, Internet service providers, public relations practitioners, photographers, bloggers, and other public communicators. Authors Kent R. Middleton, William E. Lee, and Daxton R. Stewart take students through the basic legal principles and methods of analysis that allow students to study and keep abreast of the rapidly changing field of public communication. By providing statutes and cases in a cohesive manner that is understandable, even to students studying law for the first time, the authors ensure that students will acquire a firm grasp of the legal issues affecting the media. This 2017 Update brings the Ninth Edition up to date with the most recent cases and examples affecting media professionals and public communicators.

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Routledge

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1315455048

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9781315455044

The Law of Public Communication, 11th Edition

By: William E. Lee,Daxton Stewart,Jonathan Peters

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The Law of Public Communication, 11th Edition

By: William E. Lee,Daxton Stewart,Jonathan Peters

The eleventh edition of this classic textbook provides an overview of communication and media law that includes the most current legal developments. It explains the laws affecting the daily work of writers, broadcasters, PR practitioners, photographers and other public communicators. By providing statutes and cases in an accessible manner, even to students studying law for the first time, the authors ensure that students will acquire a firm grasp of the legal issues affecting the media. This new edition features discussions of hot topics such as the prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange for Espionage Act violations, the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Iancu v. Brunetti addressing the registration of offensive trademarks, revenge porn, FTC guidelines on social media influencers and efforts by social media platforms to develop coherent approaches to misinformation. The Law of Public Communication is an ideal core textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in communication law and mass media law. A downloadable test bank is available for instructors at www.routledge.com/9780367476793.

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1000080404

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9781000080407

One Sports Fan Left Behind

Foul Me out of the Ball Game

By: William D. Butler

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One Sports Fan Left Behind

Foul Me out of the Ball Game

By: William D. Butler

Nearly everyone in America is interested in sports. However, many people are becoming disenchanted. Media coverage is dominated by scandalous stories involving many of Americas best known figures in nearly all major sports. Fans have come to see professional athletes, in general, as being overpaid, immature and obnoxious. Ticket prices have become outrageously exorbitant. Many fans feel that they have been betrayed by something that they once held so dear. One Fan Left Behind, written by a typical, longtime sports fan, speaks to and for those fans. Some of the issues addressed are controversial and may serve as catalysts for further thought. Many dubious things about sports are blithely taken for granted. For instance, did you ever wonder why it is that if a basketball player is fouled in the act of shooting 25 feet from the basket, (a shot which he was probably going to miss anyway) he gets to move ten feet closer to the hoop to shoot three free throws? But if he is fouled in the act of shooting a lay up, (a shot which he rarely misses) he has to move several feet further from the basket to shoot only two free throws. One Fan Left Behind is written in a style which is lighthearted, entertaining and at times, tongue-in-cheek. Portions could be used as a stand-up comedy routine. Other segments can be described as nostalgic, poignant and/or deadly serious. The topic is singularly timely. So many things happen every day that it was difficult for the author to finish writing this book. He had to simply drop the pencil and stop writing. The story is still unfolding.

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1463436718

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Douglas XB-19

America's giant World War II intercontinental bomber

By: William Wolf

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Douglas XB-19

America's giant World War II intercontinental bomber

By: William Wolf

In 1935 the USAAC wanted to build a potential intercontinental bomber, a 'Guardian of the Hemisphere,' and granted Donald Douglas a contract to build the world's largest bomber. The groundwork for the intercontinental bomber had been laid in the previous two decades by the courageous military and civilian pilots who risked their lives to set new distance and endurance records. After World War I the future Axis and Allied nations built larger aircraft and finally during World War II Germany and Japan became intent on developing intercontinental bomber to retaliate against America. While the XB-19 never flew as an intercontinental bomber or even as a combat bomber; its contributions as a 'Flying Laboratory' significantly influenced the development of the Consolidated B-36 Peacemaker, the world's first true intercontinental bomber. Since the XB-19 project was top secret and there was only one example built there is little information remaining for researchers. Over the years Bill Wolf has collected the largest quantity of XB-19 material and a number of photographs, including a copy of the original Army Air Force acceptance of the aircraft, first-hand narratives of its first flight, and other USAAC and Douglas Company documents. This book provides a superbly illustrated history of the XB-19 intercontinental bomber and the text is supported by previously unpublished photographs.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1472847172

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The Big Boys

Power and Position in American Business

By: Ralph Nader,William Taylor

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The Big Boys

Power and Position in American Business

By: Ralph Nader,William Taylor

Remarkably absorbing portraits of power in the executive suites of America, with updated information on U.S. Steel and General Motors.

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Pantheon

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039472111X

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9780394721118

Criminology

By: Freda Adler,Gerhard O. W. Mueller,William S. Laufer

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Criminology

By: Freda Adler,Gerhard O. W. Mueller,William S. Laufer

This leading text for courses in Criminology is known for its lucid style, student-oriented approach, and its interdisciplinary global perspective. The Fourth Edition further underscores this unique student-centered approach by making a free student study CD ("Making the Grade") available with every copy of the text. A robust Online Learning Center featuring chapter quizzes with feedback, vocabulary flashcards, interactive exercises, and more is also available. The Adler text comes in two versions, one with, and the other without coverage of the criminal justice system. For schools that retain the traditional criminology course, which includes criminological coverage of criminal justice, "Criminology and the Criminal Justice System, Fifth Edition," is the ideal text. For schools that offer a separate introductory course in criminal justice, "Criminology, Fifth Edition" is the appropriate text.

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0072559519

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Redesigning Teaching

Redesigning Teaching

The Criminal Elite

The Criminal Elite

Moral Issues in Business

Moral Issues in Business

The Criminal Elite, Fifth Edition

The Criminal Elite, Fifth Edition

Business Ethics

Business Ethics

Juran Institute's Six Sigma Breakthrough and Beyond

Juran Institute's Six Sigma Breakthrough and Beyond

The Unknown Man

The Unknown Man

Corporations and Counterinsurgency

Corporations and Counterinsurgency

The Arrogance of Power

The Arrogance of Power

The Law of Public Communication

The Law of Public Communication

The Law of Public Communication, 11th Edition

The Law of Public Communication, 11th Edition

One Sports Fan Left Behind

One Sports Fan Left Behind

Douglas XB-19

Douglas XB-19

The Big Boys

The Big Boys

Criminology

Criminology

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