1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910451353103321

Autore

Paltiel Jeremy T

Titolo

The empire's new clothes [[electronic resource] ] : cultural particularism and universal value in China's quest for global status / / Jeremy Paltiel

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Palgrave Macmillan, 2007

ISBN

1-281-36336-7

9786611363369

0-230-60512-5

Edizione

[1st ed. 2007.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (331 p.)

Disciplina

320.1/50951

Soggetti

Political culture - China

Sovereignty

Electronic books.

China Foreign relations 1976-

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [245]-309) and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- The ins and outs of sovereignty -- Sovereignty in the discourse of the Chinese Communist Party -- National rights, human rights, and the rule of law -- Human rights and membership in international society -- China and the world trading system : the WTO and beyond -- Taiwan and the concept of territorial sovereignty -- Conclusion: China and international society.

Sommario/riassunto

This book assesses the challenge to the dominance of Euro-American political and economic liberalism from China's emergence as a global presence. China presents the most significant present-day example of the dual process of participation and resistance. Paltiel's offers intriguing insights into the prospect of equality in a system of global power.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910782648003321

Autore

Westberg Jane

Titolo

Fostering learning in small groups [[electronic resource] ] : a practical guide / / Jane Westberg, Hilliard Jason

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Springer, c1996

ISBN

1-281-81876-3

9786611818760

0-8261-9332-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (289 p.)

Collana

Springer series on medical education

Altri autori (Persone)

JasonHilliard <1933->

Disciplina

610.711

610/.71/1

Soggetti

Group work in education

Medicine - Study and teaching

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-259) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; List of Appendixes; Foreword; Introduction; Acknowledgments; PART 1: Generic Concepts and Issues; 1. Small Groups in Health Professions Education; 2. Preparing for Leading Small Groups; 3. Preparing Yourself for Leading Groups; 4. Leadership Tasks, Challenges, and Strategies During Group Sessions; 5. Coleading Small Groups; PART 2: Planning for and Leading Groups with Specific Tasks; 6. Facilitating Discussions and Dialogues; 7. Facilitating Problem-Based Learning Groups; 8. Teaching Communication Skills; 9. Processing Patient Care Experiences

10. Providing Support and Fostering Personal GrowthEpilogue; References; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; V; W

Sommario/riassunto

Drawing on years of experience, the authors address the questions that educators may have about teaching small groups in the health professions. The first half of the book focuses on practical strategies involved in planning and facilitating learning in small groups. The authors discuss the characteristics of effective groups and emphasize the importance of using a collaborative approach. The second half focuses on planning for leading small groups that have specific



purposes, such as providing a forum for discussion and dialogue, teaching communication skills, and helping learners to reflect