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1. Routledge International Handbook of Educational Effectiveness

   Edited by Christopher Chapman, Daniel Muijs, David Reynolds, Pam Sammons, Charles Teddlie

   Series: Routledge International Handbooks of Education

   The International Handbook of Educational Effectiveness draws together the leading academics and researchers in the field to reflect on the history, traditions and the most recent developments in this dynamic and influential field. This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of: the...

   To Be Published January 14th 2014 by Routledge
2. Citizenship and Japan’s Household Registration System

   The State and Social Control

   Edited by David Chapman, Karl Jakob Krogness

   Series: Routledge Studies in the Modern History of Asia

   This book examines Japan’s Household Registration System (koseki seido), which despite its ubiquitous influence and historical significance, has not yet been dealt with comprehensively. By looking through the lens of the koseki system, the book takes both an historical as well as a contemporary...

   To Be Published October 30th 2013 by Routledge
3. Cross-border Partnerships in Higher Education

   Strategies and Issues

   Edited by Robin Sakamoto, David Chapman

   Series: International Studies in Higher Education

   Cross-border Partnerships in Higher Education looks beyond student and faculty exchanges to examine the myriad ways international colleges and universities work together as institutions. These partnerships have involved the creation of branch campuses, joint research and technology initiatives,...

   Published October 16th 2012 by Routledge
4. School Effectiveness and Improvement Research, Policy and Practice

   Challenging the Orthodoxy?

   Edited by Christopher Chapman, Paul Armstrong, Alma Harris, Daniel Muijs, David Reynolds, Pam Sammons

   This book provides a contemporary overview of school effectiveness and improvement. It charts the development theory and research in this area and looks at the contribution made to policy and practice. It also challenges some assumptions that have become ingrained into the theoretical and...

   Published December 11th 2011 by Routledge
5. Perspectives on Information

   Edited by Magnus Ramage, David Chapman

   Series: Routledge Studies in Library and Information Science

   Information is everywhere, and defines everything in today's society. Moreover, information is a key concept in a wide range of academic disciplines, from quantum physics to public policy. However, these disciplines all interpret the concept in quite different ways. This book looks at information...

   Published April 10th 2011 by Routledge
6. Introduction to Tunnel Construction

   By David Chapman, Nicole Metje, Alfred Stärk

   Series: Applied Geotechnics

   Tunnelling provides a robust solution to a variety of engineering challenges. It is a complex process, which requires a firm understanding of the ground conditions as well as structural issues. This book covers the whole range of areas that you need to know in order to embark upon a career in ...

   Published May 16th 2010 by CRC Press
7. Zainichi Korean Identity and Ethnicity

   By David Chapman

   Series: Routledge Contemporary Japan Series

   Shedding light on contemporary Japanese society in an international context, Japanese-Korean relations and modern day notions of a multicultural Japan, this book addresses the broad notions and questions of citizenship, identity, ethnicity and belonging through investigation of Japan’s Korean...

   Published September 16th 2009 by Routledge
8. Effective Leadership for School Improvement

   By Alma Harris, Christopher Day, David Hopkins, Mark Hadfield, Andy Hargreaves, Christopher Chapman

   In a complex and multi-layered world, the conventional idea of great leadership being the result of the efforts of a single individual is rapidly becoming redundant. This book takes up the challenge of finding an alternative method of leadership in educational contexts, and looks at how this can...

   Published November 6th 2002 by Routledge
9. Creating Neighbourhoods and Places in the Built Environment

   Edited by David Chapman

   This design primer examines the forces at work in the built environment and their impact on the form of buildings and their environments. The actions of a range of individuals and agencies and the interaction between them is examined, exploring the competing interests which exist, their interaction...

   Published April 17th 1996 by Taylor & Francis