Kevin Allen: 43 books

Book cover of Race and Reconciliation in America
by William S. Cohen, Janet Langhart Cohen, Enola Gay Aird
Language: English
Release Date: June 16, 2009

Race and racism have played a divisive and defining role throughout much of America's history. Slavery, Jim Crow laws, segregation, and Ku Klux Klan terrorism have inflicted deep psychic wounds, social disparities, and economic disadvantages that have diminished the promise of equal rights and opportunities...
Book cover of Silent Women

Silent Women

Pioneers of Cinema

by Kevin Brownlow, Shelley Stamp, Bryony Dixon
Language: English
Release Date: January 10, 2017

The first ever overview of women's contributions to the dawn of cinema looking at a variety of roles from writers and directors to film editors and critics. Why have women such as Alice Guy-Blache, the creator of narrative cinema, been written out of film history? Why have so many women working...
Book cover of Fiscal Management of Scaled-Up Aid
by Kevin Mr. Fletcher, Sanjeev Mr. Gupta, Duncan Mr. Last
Language: English
Release Date: April 22, 2008

The international community has committed to scaling up aid and improving aid delivery to low-income countries to help them meet the Millennium Development Goals. Other "emerging" donors, public and private, are increasing their assistance, and debt-relief initiatives are creating space...
Book cover of Statistical Power Analysis

Statistical Power Analysis

A Simple and General Model for Traditional and Modern Hypothesis Tests, Fourth Edition

by Kevin R. Murphy, Brett Myors, Allen Wolach
Language: English
Release Date: May 16, 2014

Noted for its accessible approach, this text applies the latest approaches of power analysis to both null hypothesis and minimum-effect testing using the same basic unified model. Through the use of a few simple procedures and examples, the authors show readers with little expertise in statistical...
Book cover of Political Campaign Communication

Political Campaign Communication

Theory, Method, and Practice

by William L. Benoit, Joan L. Conners, Michael Nitz
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2017

Political Campaign Communication: Theory, Method, and Practice brings a diversity of issues, topics, and events on political campaign communication around the concepts of theory, method and practice. The volume contains studies of political campaign communication utilizing a wide range of empirical,...
Book cover of Mastering System Center 2012 Operations Manager
by Bob Cornelissen, Paul Keely, Kevin Greene
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2012

An essential guide on the latest version of Microsoft's server management tool Microsoft's powerful Mastering System Center 2012 Operations Manager introduces many exciting new and enhanced feature sets that allow for large-scale management of mission-critical servers. This comprehensive guide...
Book cover of Robot Ethics

Robot Ethics

The Ethical and Social Implications of Robotics

by Colin Allen, Wendell Wallach, James J. Hughes
Language: English
Release Date: December 9, 2011

Prominent experts from science and the humanities explore issues in robot ethics that range from sex to war. Robots today serve in many roles, from entertainer to educator to executioner. As robotics technology advances, ethical concerns become more pressing: Should robots be programmed to...
Book cover of A Field on Fire

A Field on Fire

The Future of Environmental History

by Mark D. Hersey, Ted Steinberg, Marco Armiero
Language: English
Release Date: January 29, 2019

A frank and engaging exploration of the burgeoning academic field of environmental history Inspired by the pioneering work of preeminent environmental historian Donald Worster, the contributors to A Field on Fire: The Future of Environmental History reflect on the past and future of this discipline....
Book cover of Advanced Penetration Testing for Highly-Secured Environments - Second Edition
by Lee Allen, Kevin Cardwell
Language: English
Release Date: March 29, 2016

Employ the most advanced pentesting techniques and tools to build highly-secured systems and environments About This Book Learn how to build your own pentesting lab environment to practice advanced techniques Customize your own scripts, and learn methods to exploit 32-bit and 64-bit programs Explore...
Book cover of Vectorworks for Entertainment Design

Vectorworks for Entertainment Design

Using Vectorworks to Design and Document Scenery, Lighting, and Sound

by Kevin Lee Allen
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2014

The first book in the industry tailored specifically for the entertainment professional, Vectorworks for Entertainment Design covers the ins and outs of Vectorworks software for lighting, scenic, and sound design. With adetailed look at the design process, from idea to development, to the documentation...
Book cover of Conquering the Film and Television Audition
by Kevin Scott Allen
Language: English
Release Date: January 2, 2016

Every day thousands upon thousands of people all over the world have one dream in common: becoming a Film and Television Actor. They study anywhere they can, from universities to trade schools to local theaters, striving to perfect the craft of acting. They flock to film capitols all over the globe...
Book cover of Religion and Politics in America

Religion and Politics in America

Faith, Culture, and Strategic Choices

by Allen D. Hertzke, Laura R. Olson, Kevin R. den Dulk
Language: English
Release Date: August 6, 2018

Religion and politics are never far from the headlines, but their relationship remains complex and often confusing. This book offers an engaging, accessible, and balanced treatment of religion in American politics. It explores the historical, cultural, and legal contexts that motivate religious political...
Book cover of Student Assessment in Higher Education

Student Assessment in Higher Education

A Handbook for Assessing Performance

by Cox, Kevin (City University, Hong Kong
Language: English
Release Date: May 12, 2014

This text provides higher education teachers with an overview of the many approaches to setting, marking and reviewing coursework, assignments, tests and examinations used in programmes for certificates, diplomas, first degrees or higher degrees. It discusses the influence of each on students.
Book cover of Cambridge National Level 1/2 Creative iMedia
by Kevin Wells, Victoria Allen, Sarah McAtominey
Language: English
Release Date: May 27, 2019

Strengthen learners' grasp of the most challenging units and develop the skills required for success with this essential student book mapped to the Cambridge National Level 1 / 2 in Creative iMedia. Covering the mandatory and optional units, this textbook will help to build knowledge, reinforce...
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