David Bartram - Böcker

"Demonstrates that the study of international migration has really come of age. From acculturation to undocumented immigration, the authors consider more than three dozen concepts at the heart of migration studies. Clearly written in a highly readable style, the book is a valuable resource for students and scholars alike."- Nancy Foner, City University of New York "This very useful and authoritative compendium explicates thirty-eight concepts central to analysis of international migration. It is accessible to undergraduate students and even can enrich graduate courses. It nicely complements books like The Age of Migration or Exceptional People. Concision is a virtue!"- Mark J. Miller, University of Delaware This book provides lucid and intuitive explanations of the most important migration concepts as used in classrooms, among policymakers, and in popular and academic discourse. Arguing that there is a clear need for a better public understanding of migration, it sets out to clarify the field by exploring relevant concepts in a direct and engaging way. Each concept: Includes an easy to understand definition Provides real-world examples Gives suggestions for further reading Is carefully cross-referenced to other related concepts It is an ideal resource for undergraduate and post-graduate students studying migration in sociology, politics, development and throughout the social sciences, as well as scholars in the field and practitioners in governmental and non-governmental organizations.

"Demonstrates that the study of international migration has really come of age. From acculturation to undocumented immigration, the authors consider more than three dozen concepts at the heart of migration studies. Clearly written in a highly readable style, the book is a valuable resource for students and scholars alike."- Nancy Foner, City University of New York "This very useful and authoritative compendium explicates thirty-eight concepts central to analysis of international migration. It is accessible to undergraduate students and even can enrich graduate courses. It nicely complements books like The Age of Migration or Exceptional People. Concision is a virtue!"- Mark J. Miller, University of Delaware This book provides lucid and intuitive explanations of the most important migration concepts as used in classrooms, among policymakers, and in popular and academic discourse. Arguing that there is a clear need for a better public understanding of migration, it sets out to clarify the field by exploring relevant concepts in a direct and engaging way. Each concept: Includes an easy to understand definition Provides real-world examples Gives suggestions for further reading Is carefully cross-referenced to other related concepts It is an ideal resource for undergraduate and post-graduate students studying migration in sociology, politics, development and throughout the social sciences, as well as scholars in the field and practitioners in governmental and non-governmental organizations.

This self-study manual provides users with all the learning materials they need to train for the British Psychological Society’s new Test Administration Certificate. Provides a structured programme of training, covering all the learning requirements for the Certificate. Also suitable for use on other courses in test administration. Includes material on computer-based, Internet-based and other mixed modes of test administration. Contains self-assessment exercises to enable users to monitor their progress and know when they are ready to be assessed.

The Open Learning Programme is a distance learning package for those working towards the BPS Certificate of Competence in Occupational Testing (Level A). This revised and updated edition includes all the necessary materials and information to prepare the user for 'Level A' assessment. The programme comprises seven separate modules (three of which are in two parts), together with a Test Pack, Introductory Maths Pack, Glossary, a student's Assessment Portfolio and a Supplement of Test Reviews. Extensive use is made of examples, practical exercises, case study material and self-assessment questions. The cost of the programme does not include the assessment fee which is arranged separately. The assessment needs to be carried out by a BPS approved assessor. For a list of assessors who have agreed to assess for the Open Learning Programme please go to the Society's Psychological Testing Centre On Line at: www.psychtesting.org.uk