{"product_id":"the-wiley-international-handbook-of-mentoring-9781119142881","title":"The Wiley International Handbook of Mentoring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first collection in the area of mentoring that applies theory to real-world practice, research, programs, and recommendations from an international perspective\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn today's networked world society, mentoring is a crucial area for study that requires a deep international understanding for effective implementation. Despite the immense benefits of mentoring, current literature on this subject is surprisingly sparse. \u003ci\u003eThe Wiley International Handbook of Mentoring \u003c\/i\u003efills the need for a comprehensive volume of in-depth information on the different types of mentoring programs, effective mentoring practices, and emerging practical and applicable theories. Based on sound research methodologies, this unique text presents original essays by experts from over ten different countries, demonstrating the ways mentoring can make a difference in the workplace and in the classroom; these experts have an understanding of mentoring worldwide having worked in mentoring in over forty countries. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach of the \u003ci\u003eHandbook's\u003c\/i\u003e four sections--mentoring paradigms, practices, programs, and possibilities--include a final synthesis chapter authored by the section editors that captures the essence of the lessons learned, applies a global context, and recommends research avenues for further exploration. This innovative volume demonstrates how mentoring in any culture can help employees to complete tasks and advance in their positions, aid in socialization and assimilation in various settings, provide diverse groups access to resources and information, navigate through personalities, politics, policies, and procedures, and much more. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers an inclusive, international perspective that supports moving mentoring into a discipline of its own and lays a theoretical foundation for further research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows how emerging practical theories can be implemented in actual programs and various scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines a wide range of contemporary paradigms, practices, and programs in the field of mentoring, including a panorama of introspections on mentoring from international scholars and practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes historical and epistemological content, background information and definitions, and overviews of fundamental aspects of mentoring\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Wiley International Handbook of Mentoring \u003c\/i\u003eis an essential volume for a global readership, particularly teachers of mentoring courses, trainers, and researchers and practitioners in a variety of fields such as business, education, government, politics, sciences, industry, or sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Beverly J. Irby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley-Blackwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/10\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 640\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.70h x 6.70w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119142881\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBEVERLY J. IRBY, Ed.D, \u003c\/b\u003e is Regents Professor and the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A\u0026amp;M University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJENNIFER N. BOSWELL, Ph.D, \u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor and the Chair of the Clinical and Mental Health Counseling at the University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLINDA J. SEARBY, Ph.D, \u003c\/b\u003e is an Associate Clinical Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Florida, where she teaches courses in Leadership and Administration, Curriculum and Supervision, Action Research, School Change, and Mentoring. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFRANCES KOCHAN, Ph.D, \u003c\/b\u003e is the Wayne T. Smith Distinguished Professor, Emerita, Auburn University, AL. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRUBÉN GARZA, Ph.D, \u003c\/b\u003e is Assistant Dean for the College of Education and Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas State University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNAHED ABDELRAHMAN, Ph.D, \u003c\/b\u003e is the Coordinator of the Preparing Academic Leaders (PAL) project, and a researcher in Educational Administration at the Department of Educational Administration and Human Resources at Texas A\u0026amp;M University. 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