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Starting from Scratch
The Origin and Development of Expression, Representation and Symbolism in Human and Non-Human Primates
This book compares the beginning of symbolic thought in human infancy with that of our close primate relatives, the chimpanzees. The author investigates the precursors of symbolism by studying the actions and interactions of a small group of these intelligent, non-human primates who live in...
Published October 21st 2010 by Psychology Press
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Introduction to Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials, Second Edition
Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Texts in Statistical Science
Evidence from randomized controlled clinical trials is widely accepted as the only sound basis for assessing the efficacy of new medical treatments. Statistical methods play a key role in all stages of these trials, including their justification, design, and analysis. This second edition of...
Published June 25th 2006 by Chapman and Hall/CRC
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Unifying Geography
Common Heritage, Shared Future
It can be argued that the differences in content and approach between physical and human geography, and also within its sub-disciplines, are often overemphasised. The result is that geography is often seen as a diverse and dynamic subject, but also as a disorganised and fragmenting one, without a...
Published August 4th 2004 by Routledge
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Crime, Disorder and Community Safety
This book provides an analytic overview and assessment of the changing nature of crime prevention, disorder and community safety in contemporary society. Bringing together nine original articles from leading national and international authorities on these issues, the book examines recent...
Published May 23rd 2001 by Routledge
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The Art of Childhood and Adolescence
The Construction of Meaning
The Art of Childhood and Adolescence is composed of completely new research on the development of representational thinking from infancy through to adolescence. It makes an important contribution to the theory of children's development and to practitioners' understanding, as well as suggesting new...
Published October 27th 1998 by Routledge