This new edition brings Daniel C. Hellinger’s brilliantly succinct and accessible introduction to Latin America up to date for a new generation of educators. In crisp detail, Hellinger gives a panoramic overview of the continent and offers a unique balance of comparative politics theory and interdisciplinary country-specific context, of a thematic organization and in-depth country case studies, of culture and economics, of scholarship and pedagogy.

Insightful historical background in early ...

Acclaimed for its clear, friendly style, excellent illustrations, leading author team, and compelling theme of exploration, Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain, 4e takes a fresh, contemporary approach to the study of neuroscience, emphasizing the biological basis of behavior. The authors' passion for the dynamic field of neuroscience is evident on every page, engaging students and helping them master the material. In just a few years, the field of neuroscience has been transformed by exciting n...

Leerlingen op een kwaliteitsvolle manier evalueren is een permanent aandachtspunt in de klaspraktijk van leerkrachten en in het beleid van scholen. Daarom heeft het GO! aan studenten in de onderwijs- en opleidingswetenschappen (UAntwerpen) de opdracht gegeven om een ‘gids voor kwaliteitsvolle leerlingenevaluatie’ te ontwikkelen.

Dit interdisciplinair project is uitgegroeid tot een richtinggevende en inspirerende leidraad voor de evaluatiepraktijk van leraren, die wij via deze publicatie o...

The fifth edition of The Process of Economic Development offers a thorough and up-to-date treatment of development economics. It has been extensively revised throughout, reflecting the most recent developments in research and incorporating the latest empirical data, as well as key theoretical advances and many new topics. The world has seen vast economic growth in China, economic transformation in India, new challenges in Latin America, rapid economic progress in Southeast Asia, and the deepe...

Spelen is wat kinderen doen, in hun vrije tijd en dus ook in de kinderopvang. Spelen gaat vanzelf. Toch? Niet altijd. Soms spelen kinderen zonder veel speelplezier of betrokkenheid en gaat het spel al snel vervelen. Dit 'Cahier Kinderopvang' reikt tools en tips aan om de speelkansen in de opvang te verhogen en om een omgeving te creëren waarin kinderen intens kunnen spelen. Meer dan een theoretisch kader te bieden, wil de reeks 'Cahier Kinderopvang' organisatoren en verantwoordelijken inspir...

The new fifth edition of this leading textbook provides a clear and comprehensive account of governance and politics in the Netherlands. The book has been revised throughout to provide full coverage of recent developments and events, including the latest proposals for constitutional reform. The Netherlands has often been characterized as a place of political calm, with a culture of cooperation and compromise in dealing with key political issues.

Now, at a time when climate change and immigrat...

Dermatology: An Illustrated Colour Text is an ideal resource for today's medical student, hospital resident, specialty registrar in dermatology or internal medicine, specialist nurse or family doctor. It presents the subject as a series of two page 'learning units', each covering important aspects of clinical dermatology. These units use an unsurpassed collection of colour clinical photographs of all major dermatological conditions, concise yet comprehensive text and Key Point boxes to aid qu...

This concise introduction offers an overview of the global rise and spread of nationalism since the late 18th century. Reflecting on key themes and existing scholarship it presents case studies and primary sources to track the emergence of the modern nation, and understand how nationalism has given rise to phenomena such as identity-based conflict, authoritarian politics and populist movements. Debating Nationalism uses an inclusive perspective that goes beyond a Western European focus to exp...

The most widely-used text of the last 25 years in its discipline, Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem has been thoroughly revised and expanded (all 57 chapters) for the first time, while retaining the features that have made it the standard in its field: clear explanations, an emphasis on each doctrine's scriptural basis, and practical applications to daily life.

Part of the brilliance of Systematic Theology over the years has been its simplicity and ease of use. Each chapter follows the same...

In Great Teaching by Design, the authors explore what future and new teachers need to know and should know about teaching in today's classrooms.