Search

Your search keyword '"Harrison, Martin"' showing total 18 results
Start Over Author "Harrison, Martin" Publisher sage publications inc.
18 results on '"Harrison, Martin"'

1. Identifying what makes a good question in a mechanics diagnostic test.

Author

Lee, Stephen, Harrison, Martin C., and Robinson, Carol L.

Subjects
*DIAGNOSTIC tests (Education), *MULTIPLE choice examinations, *MATHEMATICAL ability, *COLLEGE students, *ENGINEERING schools, *UNIVERSITIES & colleges
Abstract

Many students entering engineering degrees encounter problems with the mathematics involved. More recently, research has shown that freshers may have insufficient knowledge of mechanics. In order to assess this, the authors created and administered a multiple-choice mechanics diagnostic test. This paper gives details of the test, and evaluates, using item analysis, how students performed on the questions and on the topics assessed by it. It also makes recommendations for devising questions which allow a diagnostic test to discriminate between students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2008
Full Text
View/download PDF

2. The French Constitutional Council: A Study in Institutional Change.

Author

Harrison, Martin

Subjects
*CONSTITUTIONS, *CONSTITUTIONAL law, *POMPIDOU Administration, *LEGISLATIVE bodies, *PREAMBLES (Law)
Abstract

Embodying a revolution in French constitutional law, in principle, the Constitutional Council initially seemed destined for a marginal role. However, a 1971 decision constitutionalizing the Preamble to the constitution and the 1974 revision extending access to 60 parliamentarians transformed its prospects. Initially devised to keep Parliament in its place, it is now a force to be reckoned with at every stage in the policy process but its constraints are felt mainly by the executive. Its jurisprudence displays a blend of audacity and prudence, combining ambitious developments in respect of human rights and national independence with cautious awareness of its vulnerability as a recent creation arbitrating controversial issues within a system traditionally antipathetic to 'government by the judges'. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
1990
Full Text
View/download PDF

5. Book Notes.

Author

Moran, Michael, Feaver, George, Benewick, Robert, Seyd, Patrick, Klein, Rudolf, Gamble, Andrew, Hampton, William, Grant, Wyn, Judge, David, Davies, Phillip, Harrison, Martin, Layton-Henry, Z., Clarke, Michael, Jones, J. Barry, Birch, Julian, Goodman, David S. G., Tappin, Michael, Payne, Anthony, Pool, David, and Page, Edward C.

Subjects
NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews several books about politics including, "The First Privatisation, the Politicians, the City and the Denationalisation of Steel," by Kathleen Burk, "Whigs and Liberals: Continuity and Change in English Political Thought," by J. W. Burrow, and "The Changing Working Class: Essays on Class Structure Today," by Alex Callinicos and Chris Harman.

Published
1989
Full Text
View/download PDF

6. BOOKS.

Author

Steed, Michael, Howell, David, Crouch, Colin, Steel, David R., Kavanagh, Dennis, Madgwck, P. J., Barker, Rodney, Harrison, Martin, Goldsmith, Michael, Madgwick, Peter, Allison, Lincoln, Lees, John D., Lane, David, Middlemas, R. K., Benewick, Robert, Gottmann, Jean, Medhurst, Kenneth, Wilson, G. K., Kemp-Welch, A., and Elder, N. C. M.

Subjects
NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews several books including "European Elections and British Politics," by D. Butler and D. Marquand, "Radicalism to Socialism: The Portrait of a Northern Constituency in the Formative Years of the Labour Party 1890-1910," by D. Clark, and "Big Government in Hard Times," by C. Hood and M. Wright.

Published
1982

7. BOOKS.

Author

Johnson, Nevil, Peele, Gillian, Freedman, L., Marshall, Geoffrey, Bogdanor, Vernon, Sharpe, L. J., Raab, Charles D., Lukes, Steven, Goldey, D. B., Hayward, J. E. S., Klein, Rudolf, Williams, P. M., Harrison, Martin, Franks, C. E. S., Kaser, Michael, Benewick, Robert, Lehmann, A. D., Lissak, M., Nicholls, David, and Schadee, H. M. A.

Subjects
BRITISH politics & government
Abstract

Reviews several books about politics in Great Britain. "Committees of Inquiry," by Gerald Rhodes; "Issues in British Politics Since 1945," by L.J. Macfarlane; "The Changing Structure of British Foreign Policy," by Roy E. Jones; "The House of Lords and the Labour Government 1964-70," by Janet P. Morgan; "Law, Justice and Politics," by Gavin Drewry.

Published
1976

8. Money in Congressional Elections (Book).

Author

Harrison, Martin

Subjects
*CAMPAIGN funds, *POLITICAL science literature
Abstract

Provides an overview of the book "Money in Congressional Elections," by G. C. Jacobson.

Published
1981

9. The Organization of Governments.

Author

Harrison, Martin

Subjects
*POLITICAL science, *NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "The Organization of Governments," by J. Blondel.

Published
1985

13. Marginal Seat 1955 (Book).

Author

Harrison, Martin

Subjects
VOTING
Abstract

Reviews the book “Marginal Seat 1955,” by R.S. Milne and H.C. Mackenzie.

Published
1960

14. The Media Enthralled (Book Review).

Author

Harrison, Martin

Subjects
MEDIA Enthralled, The (Book)
Abstract

Reviews the book `The Media Enthralled: Singapore Revisited,' by Francis T. Seow.

Published
1999

15. Book notes: International politics and foreign policy.

Author

Harrison, Martin

Subjects
RADIO Diplomacy & Propaganda (Book)
Abstract

Reviews the book `Radio Diplomacy and Propaganda: The BBC and VOA in International Politics, 1956-64,' by Gary D. Rawnsley.

Published
1997

16. Book notes.

Author

Harrison, Martin

Subjects
POLITICAL Communications (Book)
Abstract

Reviews the book `Political Communications: The General Election Campaign of 1992,' edited by Ivor Crewe and Brian Gosschalk.

Published
1996
Full Text
View/download PDF

17. La Piscine: The French Secret Service Since 1944.

Author

Harrison, Martin

Subjects
*SECRET police, *NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "La Piscine: The French Secret Service Since 1944," by Roger Faligot and Pascal Krop.

Published
1989

Catalog

Books, media, physical & digital resources
See catalog results