* Gives an account of the history, the theological basis, the practice and the current state of the study of religion and religions throughout the world* Combines a clear and non-technical style of presentation with a structure and range of contributions which reflect the richness and complexity of religion itself, of the religions of the world and the study of religions* Comprehensive index, bibliographies and suggestions for further reading`Intriguing philosophical questions are raised abou...

Vanuit de onderwijspsychologie en de neurowetenschappen is inmiddels veel bekend over hoe mensen leren, wat de rol van ervaring daarbij is en wat het betekent om je leervermogen optimaal te ontwikkelen. Leren over leren maakt actuele kennis over leren concreet en daardoor toegankelijk en toepasbaar voor pabostudenten. In 2011 verschijnt de tweede, geactualiseerde, editie van deze introductie in de leerpsychologie.

Leren over leren beschrijft het verschijnsel ‘leren’ op een manier die stud...

Atlas parodontale diagnostiek is een onmisbaar hulpmiddel bij het stellen van een diagnose. De eerste uitgave van dit boek verscheen tien jaar geleden. Sindsdien hebben veel ontwikkelingen plaatsgevonden. Vandaar dat het tijd werd voor deze tweede uitgave, waarin diverse hoofdstukken zijn gewijzigd en aangevuld. Net als in de eerste uitgave krijgen, naast diagnostiek, de anatomie en pathologie een belangrijke plaats in dit boek.In de hoofdstukken 'Pathologie' en 'Mucogingivale aandoening' is ...

The urban environment - buildings, cities and infrastructure - represents one of the most important contributors to climate change, while at the same time holding the key to a more sustainable way of living. The transformation from traditional to sustainable systems requires interdisciplinary knowledge of the re-design, construction, operation and maintenance of the built environment. Sustainable Urban Environments: An Ecosystem Approach presents fundamental knowledge of the built environment...

Microbiology is one of the core subjects for veterinary students, and since its first publication in 2002, Veterinary Microbiology and Microbial Disease has become an essential text for students of veterinary medicine. Fully revised and expanded, this new edition updates the subject for pre-clinical and clinical veterinary students in a comprehensive manner. Individual sections deal with bacteriology, mycology and virology.

Written by an academic team with many years of teaching experience, t...

Photography Theory in Historical Perspective aims to contribute to the understanding of the multifaceted and complex character of the photographic medium by dealing with various case studies selected from photographic practices in contemporary art, discussed in the context of views and theories of photography from its inception.

The Security Governance of Regional Organizations assesses the effectiveness of regional organizations as regional or global security providers, and examines how policy preferences, resources, capabilities, institutional mechanisms and economic and political cohesion link with collective action behaviour in four security policy functions. It investigates how regional organizations meet the new security threats or respond to strategic geopolitical changes and what adaptations they make in the ...

Acoustics and Noise Control provides a detailed and comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of acoustics and noise control. Since the last edition was published in 1996 there have been many changes and additions to standards, laws and regulations, codes of practice relating to noise, and in noise measurement techniques and noise control technology so this new edition has been fully revised and updated throughout. The book assumes no previous knowledge of the subject and requ...

Beowulf & Other Stories was first conceived in the belief that the study of Old English - and its close cousins, Old Icelandic and Anglo-Norman - can be a genuine delight, covering a period as replete with wonder, creativity and magic as any other in literature.

Most of what is written about Africa is framed in terms that have been out of date for years. Too often, it is seen as heading for either disaster or salvation; the realities are more subtle, more complicated than this binary opposition suggests. The continent has over the last century experienced the fastest population growth in the entire history of our planet.

This brings pressures environmental and human, but it also changes the logic of Africa's economics. It suggests reasons for hope. T...