Broome Stages
Title | Broome Stages PDF eBook |
Author | Clemence Dane |
Publisher | |
Pages | 730 |
Release | 1959 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Broome, Latourette, and Mercereau Families of New York and Connecticut
Title | Broome, Latourette, and Mercereau Families of New York and Connecticut PDF eBook |
Author | Barbara Broome Semans |
Publisher | Xlibris Corporation |
Pages | 278 |
Release | 2013-08-31 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1479773026 |
Broome, LaTourette, and Mercereau Families of New York and Connecticut If you have a connection to Staten Island, New York, you probably have a connection to these families. The LaTourette and Mercereau families came separately to Staten Island from France in the late 17th century. They were French Huguenots who left France for religious freedom and were among the small number of early settlers on Staten Island. There were a lot of intermarriages between the LaTourette and Mercereau families and with the other Staten Island families, such as Broome, Chadrayne, Corsen, Doucinet, Lake, Poillon, and Vanderbilt. Later generations went further afield, though not very far to Manhattan Island (New York City), Long Island, upstate New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to include Barnard, Chetwood, Fay, Gould, Jarvis, LaGrange, Phelps, Platt, and Smith. And still later, they included other families in other states. This book tells the stories of these early American settlers and their descendants. Even if you dont know of a connection to Staten Island, you may find a connection to a later descendant. And you will learn about early difficulties and successes of these pioneers.
Flood Stages and Discharges for Small Streams in Texas
Title | Flood Stages and Discharges for Small Streams in Texas PDF eBook |
Author | E. E. Schroeder |
Publisher | |
Pages | 334 |
Release | 1973 |
Genre | Floods |
ISBN |
Decision Theory and Rationality
Title | Decision Theory and Rationality PDF eBook |
Author | José Luis Bermúdez |
Publisher | OUP Oxford |
Pages | 208 |
Release | 2009-02-19 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 0191609455 |
The concept of rationality is a common thread through the human and social sciences — from political science to philosophy, from economics to sociology, and from management science to decision analysis. But what counts as rational action and rational behavior? José Luis Bermúdez explores decision theory as a theory of rationality. Decision theory is the mathematical theory of choice and for many social scientists it makes the concept of rationality mathematically tractable and scientifically legitimate. Yet rationality is a concept with several dimensions and the theory of rationality has different roles to play. It plays an action-guiding role (prescribing what counts as a rational solution of a given decision problem). It plays a normative role (giving us the tools to pass judgment not just on how a decision problem was solved, but also on how it was set up in the first place). And it plays a predictive/explanatory role (telling us how rational agents will behave, or why they did what they did). This controversial but accessible book shows that decision theory cannot play all of these roles simultaneously. And yet, it argues, no theory of rationality can play one role without playing the other two. The conclusion is that there is no hope of taking decision theory as a theory of rationality.
Wings
Title | Wings PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 556 |
Release | 1928 |
Genre | Book clubs (Discussion groups) |
ISBN |
The Medium and the Magician
Title | The Medium and the Magician PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Heyer |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 272 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Radio plays |
ISBN | 0742537978 |
Well-known for his work in film and theater as director, actor, and writer, Welles' influence in the field of radio has often been overlooked for the more glamorous entertainment of his movies. The Medium and the Magician is a comprehensive review of Welles's radio career, devoted to assessing his radio artistry and influence in the field. Visit our website for sample chapters!
Methodologies in Peace Psychology
Title | Methodologies in Peace Psychology PDF eBook |
Author | Diane Bretherton |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 464 |
Release | 2015-09-03 |
Genre | Psychology |
ISBN | 3319183958 |
This volume looks at research methods through the lens of peace studies and peace values. Apart from reviewing established methods from peace psychology, it presents some innovative ideas for conducting research in the area of peace psychology. Many of these methods are drawn from the field, from activities used by active peace practitioners. A critical component of this volume is its core argument that peace research should be conducted by peaceful means, and should model peaceful processes. Organized thematically, the volume begins with a review of the established best practices in peace psychology research methodology, including methods for qualitative research, for quantitative research, and participative action networks. In doing so, it also points to some of the limitations of working for peace within the tradition of a single discipline and to the need to expand psychology methodology, to methodologies. Therefore, the second half of the volume proceeds to explore the realm of innovative, relatively unorthodox research methods, such as participatory and workshop methods, the creative arts, and sports for research purposes. The use of new advances in information technology to conduct peaceful research are also discussed. The concluding chapters synthesize key issues from the previous chapters, and links peace psychology with ideas and implementation of research designs and practices. Finally, it discusses the nature of academic knowledge, and more specifically, academic knowledge in peace psychology, and where that fits into the mission to build a more peaceful world. Overall this book aims to provide peace psychologists with an array of possibilities and best practices for approaching their research. Many researchers find the experience of doing research a somewhat lonely, if not isolating, experience. Methodologies in Peace Psychology: Peace Research by Peaceful Means aims to alleviate this feeling as the use of these more innovative methods leads to a closer engagement with the community and a much more social experience of research. This volume is a useful tool for both new and experienced researchers because it provides leads for idealistic young researchers who want their work to make a difference, in addition to encouraging more reflection and analysis for experienced peace psychologists.