Author: Itzhak Gilboa
Publisher: The MIT Press
Keywords: choice, rational
Number of Pages: 296
Published: 2010-04-30
List price: $30.00
ISBN-10: 0262014009
ISBN-13: 9780262014007

This book offers a rigorous, concise, and nontechnical introduction to some of the fundamental insights of rational choice theory. It draws on formal theories of microeconomics, decision making, games, and social choice, and on ideas developed in philosophy, psychology, and sociology. Itzhak Gilboa argues that economic theory has provided a set of powerful models and broad insights that have changed the way we think about everyday life. He focuses on basic insights of the rational choice paradigm—the general conceptualization rather than a particular theory—that survive recent (and well-ju

Author: Itzhak Gilboa
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: society, monographs, econometric, uncertainty, decision, theory
Number of Pages: 230
Published: 2009-03-16
List price: $29.99
ISBN-10: 0521741238
ISBN-13: 9780521741231

This book describes the classical axiomatic theories of decision under uncertainty, as well as critiques thereof and alternative theories. It focuses on the meaning of probability, discussing some definitions and surveying their scope of applicability. The behavioral definition of subjective probability serves as a way to present the classical theories, culminating in Savage’s theorem. The limitations of this result as a definition of probability lead to two directions - first, similar behavioral definitions of more general theories, such as non-additive probabilities and multiple priors

Authors:Edna B. Foa, Kelly R. Chrestman, Eva Gilboa-Schechtm
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: therapist, experiences, guide, programs, work, traumatic, processing, therapy, exposure, adolescents, ptsd, emotional, prolonged
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 2008-09-22
List price: $35.00
ISBN-10: 0195331745
ISBN-13: 9780195331745

This program is specifically intended for adolescents suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder. Clients are exposed to safe but anxiety-provoking situations as a way of overcoming their trauma-related fears. Recounting the memory of the trauma also helps clients emotionally process their traumatic experiences in order to diminish PTSD symptoms. The workbook is designed for adolescent use and includes teen-friendly forms to reinforce the skills learned in therapy.

Author: Itzhak Bentov
Publisher: Destiny Books
Keywords: book, cosmic
Number of Pages: 115
Published: 1988-12
List price: $8.95
ISBN-10: 0892812133
ISBN-13: 9780892812134

With characteristic wit and insight, Bentov unfolds a unique picture of the formation and structure of the universe, the meaning of cosmic shapes and symbols, and the nature of the absolute. (Philosophy/Metaphysics)

Author: Brook Itzhak
Publisher: Informa Healthcare
Keywords: disease, therapy, infectious, management, infections, diagnosis, anaerobic
Number of Pages: 440
Published: 2007-09-26
List price: $150.00
ISBN-10: 0849382572
ISBN-13: 9780849382574

With new infectious agents, antibiotics, and instances of antimicrobial resistance constantly on the horizon, this field is an ever growing discipline that requires constant vigilance. This book responds to burgeoning growth in the field and provides a comprehensive and expert armamentarium of guidelines for the treatment and diagnosis of the entire breadth of adult and pediatric anaerobic infections.

Authors:Roy L. Crum, Itzhak Goldberg,
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Keywords: learning, resources, series, edi, transition, managing, enterprise, restructuring
Number of Pages: 411
Published: 1998-07
List price: $35.00
ISBN-10: 0821336584
ISBN-13: 9780821336588

Authors:Raj M. Desai, Itzhak Goldberg,
Publisher: Brookings Institution Press
Keywords: compete, russia
Number of Pages: 200
Published: 2008-06-01
List price: $34.95
ISBN-10: 0815718314
ISBN-13: 9780815718314

In recent years, the Russian government, concerned about sustaining its economic performance, has sought to promote more diversified and broader economic growth beyond the profitable natural-resource sector. Economic officials would like to see something closer to a "knowledge-based economy". One of the areas in clear need of upgrading is the manufacturing sector. This book quantifies and benchmarks the relative strengths of that sector, identifying opportunities to increase Russian productivity and competitiveness.Drawing on original survey data from Russian firms of all sizes, the authors fo