by Stephen D. Brookfield (1987)
"Learning to think critically is one of the most significant activities of adult life. When we become critical thinkers we become aware of the assumptions under which we, and others, think and act. ... However, critical thinking has been greatly neglected in the adult educational literature. This book aims to introduce readers to critical thinking. A central theme is the need for people to make connections between their private lives and broader social forces. ..."--Back cover.
Ewan Ingleby
Psychology offers potential explanations for complex aspects of human behaviour and development: for this reason it is now an important part of the social work syllabus. This accessible, practical book enables students to apply psychology to their own practice and considers psychology in the context of social care.
Jordan D. Brown
Discover the variety of ways our brains can trick us, from optical illusions to magicians' masterful use of misdirection to strategies used by con artists. Learn why you can't always trust your brain, so you'll be less likely to be swindled, hoodwinked, or bamboozled. Along the way, Brian Z. Brain, an illustrated comic guide, will help explain how your mind works.
ACEF Centre
Informations sur des aspects variés des cours de croissance personnelle, avec une insistance sur l'aspect commercial et une mise en garde contre les abus dont peuvent être victimes certaines gens. Un jugement critique est porté sur certains cours.
Claudia Zaslavsky
The author offers a host of methods, drawn from many cultures, for tackling real-world math problems and explodes the myth that women and minorities are not good at math.