Comprises twelve thematic modules each including a relevant text based on an aspect of French life and culture, associated exercises, and a section on grammar.[...]

Philosophers, social scientists, and laymen have used two perspectives in analyzing social action. One sees man's action as the result of causal forces, and the other sees action as purposive and goal directed. Mathematical treatment of social action has shown this same dichotomy. Some models of beh[...]

This provocative volume argues that the total environment of the suburban youth-the school, the community, the family, and the workplace-is in need of drastic reform.[...]

This text, one of the most important contributions to social theory in 50 years, puts forth a unified conceptual structure that is capable of describing and quantifying both stability and change in social systems. Well reasoned, this theory also provides a foundation for linking individual, organiza[...]

Educating Exceptional Children is a classic yet state-of-the-art text for Introduction to Special Education and related courses. Authored by luminaries in the field, it introduces students to each of the thirteen disability categories, and to the needs of children who are gifted and talented. The fo[...]