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Biology, Society, and Behavior: The Development of Sex Differences in Cognition
Ablex Press (Westport, Conn.), 2002
Edited by Ann V. McGillicuddy-De Lisi, Marshall R. Metzgar Professor of Psychology and Department Head, and Richard
De Lisi, professor of educational psychology,
Rutgers University. |
| Current theory and research are used by McGillicuddy-De Lisi and her co-editor to link the development of sex differences in cognition to biological foundations, multiple social processes, and contextual factors. Among the areas discussed by leading scholars in the articles are language and verbal abilities, mathematical and quantitative abilities, spatial abilities, and social cognition. McGillicuddy-De Lisi and her husband contributed a chapter on sex differences in mathematical abilities and achievement, and a conclusion summarizing the arguments presented by the chapter authors that behavioral sex differences in cognition do occur, but similarities in the performance of boys and girls and men and women outweigh findings of difference in performance. Evolutionary biology, neuroscience, social roles, and cultural contextualism are covered in the book, as are the onset, causes, developmental trajectories, and patterns in children's and adolescents' thinking, problem-solving, academic performance, and social conditions that are related to behaviors in each of these areas. |
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Science, Technology and National Security
Pennsylvania Academy of Science (Easton, Pa.), 2002
Edited by Shyamal K. Majumdar, Gideon R. Jr. and Alice L. Kreider Professor of Biology; L. M. Rosenfeld, assistant dean, Thomas Jefferson University College of Graduate Studies; |
E. W. Miller, professor emeritus of geography,
Pennsylvania State University; S. S. Alexander, professor of geophysics, Pennsylvania State University; M.F. Rieders, forensic toxicologist; A.I. Panah, professor and director of geology
and environmental science, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford.
An editing team led by Majumdar began working on this publication in 1999. The 9-11 tragedy underscored the critical importance and timeliness of issues surrounding science, technology, and national security. The book covers the entire spectrum off issues including politics and policy, biological, chemical and nuclear threats and warfare, nuclear test monitoring, arms control, communications, and national security. The foreword was written by Pennsylvania Governor Mark Schweiker and the introduction by John Marburger, director of the Office of Science and Technology and scientific adviser to President George W. Bush. Congressman Curt Weldon, chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives procurement subcommittee, wrote an overview for the book and Lafayette President Arthur Rothkopf contributed an introductory message as well. |
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The Allyn & Bacon Sourcebook for Writing Program Administrators
Longman Press (New York, N.Y.), 2002
Edited by William J. Carpenter, assistant professor of English, and Irene Ward, former director of
expository writing, Kansas State University. | |
Carpenter and Ward have created the first major sourcebook providing substantive advice and guidance for anyone involved in directing a college writing program. The work of writing program administrators affects the educational experiences of almost every student on a college campus. The book is a comprehensive, informative, and useful compendium of articles, essays, position statements, historical documents, and general good advice. Called a "bible for writing program administrators, " the sourcebook contains 23 concise, authoritative, well-written essays on key issues by the foremost scholars in the discipline. In addition to editing the book, Carpenter wrote the book's introduction and contributed an essay on professional development for writing program staff. |
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Renewable Energy,
Trends and Prospects
Pennsylvania Academy of Science (Easton, Pa.), 2002
Edited by Shyamal K. Majumdar, Gideon R. Jr. and Alice L. Kreider Professor of Biology; E.W. Miller, professor emeritus of geography, Pennsylvania State University; and A. I. Panah, professor and director of geology and environmental science, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford. | |
The world's huge reserve of coal and petroleum that has provided most of the energy for the industrial development of the world is being consumed. Continuing demands for energy have created an interest in developing and promoting renewable and alternative power generation technologies. Majumdar and his co-editors have created a book providing information on the availability and utilization of renewable and alternative power sources and generation technologies, as well as environmental impact, policies, and regulations. Renewable energy experts from around the world authored 31 chapters on topics such as bioenergy, solar, ocean, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal energy, hydrogen power production, climate change, and building a sustainable environment. Sustainable agroecosystems and the viewpoints of different nations in their commitment to the utilization of renewable energy are also evaluated. |
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Shakespeare and Theatrical Patronage in Early Modern England
Cambridge University Press (England), 2002
Edited by Suzanne R. Westfall, professor of English, and Paul Whitfield White, associate professor of English, Purdue University. |
| Westfall and her coeditor
have created the first extensive, wide-ranging, and representative
study of patronage as it relates to Shakespeare and the theatrical
culture of his time. Twelve distinguished theatre historians
trace how patronage practices changed and developed from the
early Tudor period to the years in which Shakespeare was the
English theater's leading artist, addressing the functions of
patronage for theatre during the period; the intersection of
patronage, political power, and playing; and the effects of
paying spectators and purchasers of printed drama. In addition
to co-editing the book, Westfall contributed a chapter exploring
the history of patronage theatre studies as the field evolved
beyond its early preoccupation with royal and noble sponsorship
to its current interdisciplinary examination of relationships
crossing class and regional boundaries, kinship ties, political
loyalties, and economic transactions.
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