Social constructivist perspectives on teaching and learning.

• Authors : Palincsar, A. Sullivan

Subjects: *TEACHING; *LEARNING; *CONSTRUCTIVISM (Education)

• Source: Annual Review of Psychology. 1998, Vol. 49 Issue 1, p345. 31p.

• Abstract: Explores issues of teaching and learning that are salient from social constructivist perspectives. Focus of the social constructivist perspective on the interdependence of social and ...

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BEVERLY T. GALLOWAY: Visionary Administrator.

• Authors : Peterson Jr., Paul D.; Campbell, C. Lee

Subjects: *BOTANISTS; UNITED States Dept. of Agriculture personnelGALLOWAY, Beverly

• Source: Annual Review of Phytopathology. 1997, Vol. 35 Issue 1, p29. 15p.

• Abstract: Profiles Beverly T. Galloway, a botanist, college teacher and public servant. Family life and education background; Experiences as a college professor; ...

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PULLING THE CART AND ENJOYING THE RIDE.

• Authors : Hunt, Carlton C.

Subjects: *PHYSIOLOGISTS; *MEDICAL scientistsUNITED States

• Source: Annual Review of Physiology. 1999, Vol. 61 Issue 1, p1. 17p.

• Abstract: Presents a narrative account of the professional life of a physiologist. Personal background; Educational background; Service in clinical medicine and the in the U.S. ...

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Preventing Youth Violence: What Works?

• Authors : Kellermann, Arthur L.; Fuqua-Whitley, Dawna S.; Rivara, Frederick P.

• Source: Annual Review of Public Health. 1998, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p271. 22p.

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A PHYSICIST COURTS ASTRONOMY.

• Authors : Townes, Charles H.

Subjects: *PHYSICISTS; *ASTRONOMY; *SPECTRUM analysis

• Source: Annual Review of Astronomy & Astrophysics. 1997, Vol. 35 Issue 1, p0. 33p.

• Abstract: Presents an article on the contributions made by a physicist in the field of astronomy. Relation of physics and astronomy; Work made on spectrum analysis; ...

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EARLY HISTORY AND PROGRESS OF WOMEN ECOLOGISTS: Emphasis Upon Research Contributions.

• Authors : Langenheim, Jean H.

Subjects: *ECOLOGISTS; *WOMEN

• Source: Annual Review of Ecology & Systematics. 1996, Vol. 27, p1. 53p.

• Abstract: Although women are increasingly prominent as ecologists, a report on their progress through the history of ecology in overcoming personal and societal obstacles provides interesting ... Copyright of Annual Review of Ecology & Systematics is the property of Annual Reviews Inc. and its content may not be ...

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DEVELOPMENT IN THE FAMILY.

• Authors : Parke, Ross D.¹

Subjects: *SOCIALIZATION; *DEVELOPMENTAL psychology; *CHILD development

• Source: Annual Review of Psychology. 2004, Vol. 55 Issue 1, p365-399. 35p.

• Abstract: In this chapter we review theoretical conceptual and empirical advances in family research and the implications for children's development. Three interdependent family subsystems are considered: ... Copyright of Annual Review of Psychology is the property of Annual Reviews Inc. and its content may not be copied ...

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FOUCAULT STEALS POLITICAL SCIENCE.

• Authors : Brass, Paul R.

Subjects: *POLITICAL science; *POWER (Social sciences)

• Source: Annual Review of Political Science. 2000, Vol. 3 Issue 1, p305. 26p.

• Abstract: Demonstrates the importance of the insight of author M. Foucault into the nature of power and governance for a discipline that calls itself political science. ...

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Human-computer interaction: Psychology as a science of design.

• Authors : Carroll, John M.

Subjects: *HUMAN-computer interaction

• Source: Annual Review of Psychology. 1997, Vol. 48 Issue 1, p61. 23p.

• Abstract: Deals with the human-computer interaction (HCI) as the region of intersection between psychology and social sciences, and computer science and technology. Highly successful area of ...

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A LIFE IN PARTICLE PHYSICS.

• Authors : Treiman, Sam

Subjects: *PHYSICISTSRABI, I. I. (Isidor Isaac), 1898-1988

• Source: Annual Review of Nuclear & Particle Science. 1996, Vol. 46 Issue 1, p1. 30p. 3 Black and White Photographs.

• Abstract: Presents the autobiography of physicist Isidor Rabi. Educational and career background; Contributions to particle physics; Research projects conducted.

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