The book explores the impact of postmodernism and post-structuralism on feminist theory, focusing on the challenges these movements present. It emphasizes the importance of 'conceptual literacy' in navigating and understanding these complexities, offering insights into how these philosophical frameworks influence feminist thought and discourse.
How to Research is a clear and accessible guide to the business of doing a research project. It systematically takes the reader through from the planning to the writing up and finishing off.
The Texas Experiment: Politics, Power, and Social Transformation provides students with an all-encompassing view of Texas government. William Flores, Christina Hughes, Anita Chadha, and Gene Preuss bring together the historical and the contemporary, the political and the personal to walk students through the state′s past, present and future. Through its rich historical narrative that tells the unvarnished story of how Texas came to be; to its depictions of the processes and structure of Texas government; and finally with its shifting demographics, we learn that the soul of Texas is multicultural, diverse, and thriving. The Texas Experiment empowers students to develop their social and personal responsibility so that they can all be a force of positive change in Texas′s vibrant culture.
The book explores the evolving roles of women in the Western world, challenging traditional notions of education, employment, and family as a linear progression. It highlights the growing trend of women re-entering the workforce or pursuing education after raising children, emphasizing the need to rethink societal expectations and definitions of success for women today.
Focusing on the often-overlooked process of disseminating research findings, this book provides an engaging introduction to educational research methodology. It draws on diverse experiences from various educational contexts, including adult and lifelong education and school-based initiatives. Organized into three parts, it offers a comprehensive and critical overview of essential aspects of research dissemination, making it a valuable resource for a wide audience interested in the practical application of research outcomes.
Research into higher education has blossomed internationally during the last few decades, as participation in higher education has expanded and concern over delivering it effectively has increased. Higher Education Research offers an overview of what we have learnt through researching different aspects of higher education. Leading academic in the field Malcolm Tight codifies and classifies all research on higher education, offering an accessible but comprehensive guide to the field and its scope. Topics covered include: Teaching and learning Course and design Student experience Quality System policy Institutional management Academic work Knowledge and research Tight discusses the work of key researchers, and explores the varied use of methodologies, theoretical frameworks and research designs. He also identifies topics and areas where further research is needed.