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Why do people make decisions based on their own perspective without considering alternative points of view? Do differences of opinion enhance or obstruct critical thinking? Is it wise to seek out people who disagree with you and listen to their objections to your conclusions? Focusing on the theory, research, and application of constructive controversy, this book analyses the nature of disagreement among members of decision-making groups, project teams, academic study groups, and other groups that are involved in solving problems. Johnson demonstrates that this theory is one of the most effective methods of enhancing creativity and innovation, decision making, teaching, and political discourse. The book includes entertaining and intriguing examples of how constructive controversy has been used in a variety of historical periods to advance creativity, achieve innovations, and guide democracies. It will be welcomed by students in the fields of social psychology, management/business studies, education, and communication studies.

Product Description: In this accessible book, David Johnson examines the Christian spiritual life using the Book of Confessions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as a guide. He demonstrates how the Book of Confessions can help us understand what it means to be a Christian and how one goes about living a Christian life...read more

Product Description: Essentials of Social Welfare

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Reaching Out remains focused on the dynamics found in virtually all interpersonal relationships and continues to keep pace with new theory from a balanced, integrated perspective that includes numerous experiential exercises and examples. By reviewing current psychological research on how to build and maintain friendships and then integrating this material with a rich array of skill-building exercises, the text provides a thorough and appealing approach to learning about interpersonal skills. Text examples provide both contemporary and historical illustrations of how interpersonal skills have had significant effects on important events across many disciplines. Readers acquire the skills and knowledge to do the following: a) get to know and trust each other; b) communicate with each other accurately and unambiguously; c) resolve conflicts and relationship problems constructively; and d) encourage and appreciate diversity. No matter what occupations or relationships students undertake, their success will largely be determined by how skilled they are interpersonally. With this text, students begin a journey of continuous improvement.

Product Description: David W Johnson, is a six time award winning writer of poetry, he has been nominated to the International Who's Who in Poetry, as well as being a member of The International Society of Poets. Paint me Love, is David's unique sampling of poetic interludes of love...read more

Product Description: First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Combines psychological theory with practical exercises to clarify the dynamics of group participation and leadership behavior

Product Description: First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Explaining how to construct one's Personal Risk Profile, this lifesaving handbook describes twenty-one important medical tests that can diagnose deadly diseases--including diverse cancers, heart disease, stroke, and aneurysms--at their early stages. Original. 20,000 first printing.

Product Description: This practical guide explains how to form productive groups and assess individual student performance in group work.   (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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Combining dietary supplements, vitamins, exercises, relaxation techniques, and a regulated diet, a comprehensive program promises to help readers maintain their physical and mental health into middle age. Reprint.

The authors integrate cooperative learning with competitive and individualistic learning by providing guidelines for managing critical issues such as teaching social skills, assessing competencies and involvement, and resolving conflict among group members. Each type of learning is clearly defined; the advantages and disadvantages of each are covered; and the research is analyzed to illuminate the conditions under which each should be used. Pre-service and in-service teachers with an interest in cooperative learning and teaching methods. (view table of contents)

Combining dietary supplements, vitamins, exercises, relaxation techniques, and a regulated diet, a comprehensive program promises to help readers maintain their physical and mental health into middle age. Tour.

Product Description: This book documents CCPS's Aerosol Research Program to develop a model to predict liquid rainout from release of a pressurized, liquefied gas--and, hence the residual amount of material in a vapor cloud, which may be greater than the amount calculated from an enthalpy chart...read more

Product Description: This book is about using conflict to create student involvement in learning, intellectual curiosity, intrinsic motivation to learn, higher achievement and higher level reasoning. Conflict is the heart of all drama, a major tool for capturing interest and attention...read more

Product Description: The purpose of this book is to provide you with a practical guide to (a) make your assessments more meaningful and manageable and (b) help you use cooperative learning as an inherent part of the assessment process.

Product Description: Creative Controversy: Intellectual Challenge in the Classroom