Exploring the harrowing journey of anorexia through the lens of a university experience, the narrative delves into the intersection of mental health and existential philosophy. The author, Catherine Haines, vividly portrays her struggle with the disorder while grappling with academic pressures and societal expectations. Her keen intellect shines as she critiques historical portrayals of women with eating disorders, revealing the moral complexities intertwined with food and virtue. This personal account serves as both a philosophical exploration and a poignant exorcism of her inner demons.
This biographical guide highlights the significant contributions of women scientists worldwide, detailing their scientific achievements as well as the personal challenges they faced. It offers an in-depth look at their lives, showcasing their resilience and impact on the scientific community. Through various profiles, the book aims to inspire and educate readers about the pivotal roles women have played in advancing science.
"Assessment is one of the most powerful tools in teaching, yet it is rarely measured in effort, time and effectiveness and is often done alone, against the clock and with minimal training. This practical and realistic book is designed to help practitioners who wish to improve their impact in assessing a large and diverse range of students. This second edition has been fully updated to include the views of students and recent developments in remote assessment, plagiarism, grading and feedback tools. The second half of the book considers the main assessment methods, with advice addressing common challenges. It will help newer assessors to: clarify their role and make the best use of time and technology gain confidence with assessment terms and processes give motivating feedback and support student writing tailor their approach and learn from practitioners within their discipline to extend their current range of solutions consider in more depth: essays, reports and projects, practicals and fieldwork, mathematically-based learning and exams. Both newly appointed and more experienced lecturers in further and higher education, post-graduate students, part time staff and graduate teaching assistants will find this an invaluable guide and reference tool"--
