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English | ISBN: 076190817X | | 160 pages | EPUB | 968 KB
David L Morgan covers the wide range of practical tasks required in the course of a research project when using focus groups. Throughout, Planning Focus Groups emphasizes the clarifying purposes of the research project in order to collect data that meet the goals. The author extensively and concisely covers the basic decisions that are necessary to plan a research project using focus groups, such as who should be in the groups, the total number of groups, their size and much more. This volume also features a detailed discussion of personnel and budgets. Among the other topics covered are recruitment, selecting locations, and recording and managing data. Practical material includes checklists and recruitment tools.

Free Download Groups, Matrices, and Vector Spaces: A Group Theoretic Approach to Linear Algebra by James B. Carrell
English | PDF | 2017 | 414 Pages | ISBN : 0387794271 | 4.3 MB
This unique text provides a geometric approach to group theory and linear algebra, bringing to light the interesting ways in which these subjects interact. Requiring few prerequisites beyond understanding the notion of a proof, the text aims to give students a strong foundation in both geometry and algebra. Starting with preliminaries (relations, elementary combinatorics, and induction), the book then proceeds to the core topics: the elements of the theory of groups and fields (Lagrange's Theorem, cosets, the complex numbers and the prime fields), matrix theory and matrix groups, determinants, vector spaces, linear mappings, eigentheory and diagonalization, Jordan decomposition and normal form, normal matrices, and quadratic forms. The final two chapters consist of a more intensive look at group theory, emphasizing orbit stabilizer methods, and an introduction to linear algebraic groups, which enriches the notion of a matrix group.

Mierzejewska W Business Groups and Strategic Coopetition 2022 | 1.77 MB
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Title: Business Groups and Strategic Coopetition
Author: Wioletta Mierzejewska; Patryk Dziurski
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Biggs N Permutation Groups and Combinatorial Structures 1979 | 987.43 KB
English | 148 Pages

Title: Permutation Groups and Combinatorial Structures
Author: Norman L. Biggs, A. T. White
Year: 1979

Free Download Applications of Lie Groups to Differential Equations by Peter J. Olver
English | PDF | 1986 | 524 Pages | ISBN : 0387962506 | 105.9 MB
This book is devoted to explaining a wide range of applications of con tinuous symmetry groups to physically important systems of differential equations. Emphasis is placed on significant applications of group-theoretic methods, organized so that the applied reader can readily learn the basic computational techniques required for genuine physical problems. The first chapter collects together (but does not prove) those aspects of Lie group theory which are of importance to differential equations.

Free Download Stanley Wenocur, "Social Work With Groups: Expanding Horizons"
English | 2013 | pages: 230 | ISBN: 1560242965 | PDF | 4,1 mb
Social Work With Groups describes continuity and change in group work. It revisits the theoretical ideas of group work and group work topics of the past decade, focusing on the continuity of group work theory and practice. At the same time it emphasizes the need for change to more effectively work with deal with people in new groups in need-people with AIDS, gangs, persons in grief, and minorities, as well as groups always in need but now with new and additional needs-families, children, adolescents. This book deals with how to meet the needs of existing and emerging populations. It shows a good combination of theory and practice of group work in a variety of settings and using traditional techniques with new groups.Chapters in this book revisit the theoretical ideas of group work such as stages of development and the question of self-determination in groups. The sections of theory are the basis for the more practical emphasis of what today's group worker is doing and how they are doing it. Social Work With Groups is very practice oriented. As such, anybody who uses groups to help people will find much to read and reflect upon. With its across-the-board appeal, persons new to group work will delight in the practical information, and experienced group workers will find the revisiting of the issues a helpful and refreshing approach. Clinical social workers and faculty with an interest in theory and theoretical approaches to group work will appreciate the theory addressed in the book. Social change oriented practitioners searching for new methods of empowerment among the people will find helpful suggestions in this book for social, political, and grassroots activism.

Free Download Joachim Schliesingee, "Ethnic Groups of Laos, Vol. 3: Profile of Austro-Thai-Speaking Peoples"
English | 2004 | ISBN: 9744800372 | PDF | pages: 168 | 13.7 mb

Free Download Joachim Schliesinger, "Ethnic Groups of Laos: Introduction and Overview"
English | 2003 | ISBN: 9744800321 | PDF | pages: 181 | 9.6 mb
This contains reports of early French encounters with ethnic groups as well as more recent studies by professional anthropologists and linguists. The development of national classifications of ethnic groups by the Lao government is presented up to the latest census of 1995. All major ethnic groups are listed according to their languages. Finally, a short introduction to the history of the region as well as an overview of the environment, the agricultural economy, customs and practices of the diverse ethnic composition is outlined. Traditions and customs are portrayed by 169 color illustrations.

Free Download Joachim Schliesinger, "Ethnic Groups of Cambodia, Volume 3: Profile of the Austro-Thai-and Sinitic-Speaking Peoples"
English | 2011 | ISBN: 9744801794 | PDF | pages: 197 | 5.8 mb
Ethnic Groups of Cambodia-Profile of Austro-Thai and Sinitic-Speaking Peoples is the final volume of a comprehensive three-volume work that provides a detailed account of the ethnic groups of Cambodia. All three volumes are lavishly illustrated in color and contain relevant references. This volume presents each of the three Austronesian- and 10 Tai speaking groups as well as the Chinese people. For each group there is an outline history and descriptions of costumes, crafts, housing, agriculture, society, economy and beliefs. The daily life of these people is revealed in 97 color illustrations. Further, this volume provides a comprehensive bibliography on ethnic matters that is relevant to all three volumes.

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English | ISBN: 1470442841 | 2019 | 450 pages | PDF | 5 MB
This volume contains the proceedings of the Conference on Representation Theory and Algebraic Geometry, held in honor of Joseph Bernstein, from June 11 16, 2017, at the Weizmann Institute of Science and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The topics reflect the decisive and diverse impact of Bernstein on representation theory in its broadest scope. The themes include representations of p-adic groups and Hecke algebras in all characteristics, representations of real groups and supergroups, theta correspondence, and automorphic forms.