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Encyclopedia of Hair: A Cultural History, 2nd Edition
Author(s): Sherrow, Victoria;

Contributors: Sherrow, Victoria;
Abstract:
This exciting volume on the culture of hair through human history and around the globe has been updated and revised to include even more entries and current information.
How we style our hair has the ability to shape the way others perceive us. For example, in 2017, the singer Macklemore denounced his hipster undercut hairstyle, a style that is associated with Hitler Youth and alt-right men, and in 2015, actress Rose McGowan shaved her head in order to take a stance against the traditional Hollywood sex symbol stereotype.
This volume examines how hair—or lack thereof—can be an important symbol of gender, class, and culture around the world and through history. Hairstyles have come to represent cultural heritage and memory, and even political leanings, social beliefs, and identity. This second edition builds upon the original volume, updating all entries that have evolved over the last decade, such as by discussing hipster culture in the entries on beards and mustaches and recent medical breakthroughs in hair loss. New entries have been added that look at specific world regions, hair coverings, political symbolism behind certain styles, and other topics.
- Updated and expanded edition covers more topics and brings entries up-to-date
- Sidebars help to illuminate discussions pertaining to the overall topic of hair culture around the world
- Thematic listing of entries helps users to discover related topics and promotes further research
- Primary document excerpts look at hair as a research topic in early history, from medical texts to accounts of grooming practices in ancient times
SortTitle: Encyclopedia of Hair: A Cultural History, 2nd Edition

Edition: 2

Keyword(s): Advertising; Berry, Halle; Body Hair; China; Kahlo, Frida; Lady Gaga; Mesopotamia; Mullet; Natural Products; Religion and Hair; Shaving; Superstition; Geography and World Cultures: Culture; World History: Culture

Author Info:
Victoria Sherrowauthor
Victoria Sherrow is author of For Appearance's Sake: The Historical Encyclopedia of Good Looks, Beauty, and Grooming.

eISBN-13: 9781440873492

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440873485

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 640

Publication Date: 20230330
Women in Popular Culture: The Evolution of Women's Roles in American Entertainment [2 volumes]
Author(s): Finley, Laura;

Contributors: Finley, Laura;
Abstract:
Including more than 300 alphabetically listed entries, this volume presents a timely and detailed overview of some of the most significant contributions women have made to American popular culture from the silent film era to the present day.
This two-volume encyclopedia details the lives and accomplishments of women from various aspects of popular culture, including film, television, music, fashion, and literature. In addition to profiles, the encyclopedia also includes chapters that provide a historical review of gender, domesticity, marriage, work, and inclusivity in popular culture as well as a chronology of key achievements.
This reference work is an ideal introduction to the roles women have played, both in the spotlight and behind it, throughout the history of popular culture in America. From the stars of Hollywood's Golden Age to the chart toppers of the 2020s, author Laura L. Finley documents how attitudes towards these icons have evolved and how their influence has shifted throughout time. The entries and essays also address such timely topics as feminism, the #MeToo movement, and the gender pay gap.
- Offers a detailed review of the history of more than 300 women in American TV, film, and music, including influential fictional depictions of women
- Includes a chronology of important achievements relevant to women in popular culture
- Includes five introductory chapters detailing such topics as domesticity, motherhood, representation, and misogyny
- Offers a glimpse into how women of different races, ethnicities, and gender and sexual identities have shaped the modern entertainment industry
SortTitle: Women in Popular Culture: The Evolution of Women's Roles in American Entertainment [2 volumes]

Keyword(s): Acting; Television; Music; Hollywood; Gender Equality; Film Industry; Feminism; Entertainment Industry; Domesticity; Comedy; Bechdel Test; Women's Studies

Author Info:
Laura L. Finleyauthor
Laura L. Finley, PhD, is professor of sociology and criminology at Barry University in Miami Shores, FL.

eISBN-13: 9781440874130

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440874123

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 784

Publication Date: 20230331
Forgotten African American Firsts: An Encyclopedia of Pioneering History
Author(s): Ostrom, Hans; Macey, J.;

Contributors: Ostrom, Hans; Macey, J.;
Abstract:
Forgotten African American Firsts provides students with resources for learning and conducting research about African American innovators and their contributions to art, entertainment, sports, politics, religion, business, and popular culture.
While the achievements of such individuals as Barack Obama, Toni Morrison, and Thurgood Marshall are well known, many accomplished African Americans have been largely forgotten or deliberately erased from the historical record in America. This volume introduces students to those African Americans whose successes in entertainment, business, sports, politics, and other fields remain poorly understood. Dr. Charles Drew, whose pioneering research on blood transfusions saved thousands of lives during World War II; Mae Jemison, an engineer who in 1992 became the first African American woman to travel in outer space; and Ethel Waters, the first African American to star in her own television show, are among those chronicled in Forgotten African American Firsts. With nearly 150 entries across 17 categories, this book has been carefully curated to showcase the inspiring stories of African Americans whose hard work, courage, and talent have led the course of history in the United States and around the world.
- Introduces students to the pioneering achievements of African American artists, inventors, leaders, and scholars
- Orients readers to historical, biographical, contextual, and theoretical approaches to understanding and appraising the work of African American innovators
- Documents the critical but often unrecognized role that African Americans in every generation have played in transforming American culture
- Models major avenues for investigating, assessing, and writing about African American trailblazers and the significance and continuing influence of their accomplishments
SortTitle: Forgotten African American Firsts: An Encyclopedia of Pioneering History

Keyword(s): Sports; Science; Religion; Politics; Music; Literature; Law; Business; African American Studies; Dance; Medicine; Race and Ethnicity: African American Studies; American History: Race and Ethnicity

Author Info:
Hans A. Ostromauthor
J. David Macey Jr.author

eISBN-13: 9781440875366

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440875359

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 352

Publication Date: 20230331
Latino Literature: An Encyclopedia for Students
Contributors: Soto van der Plas, Christina; Buckwalter Cunningham, Lacie;
Abstract:
Offers a comprehensive overview of the most important authors, movements, genres, and historical turning points in Latino literature.
More than 60 million Latinos currently live in the United States. Yet contributions from writers who trace their heritage to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Mexico have and continue to be overlooked by critics and general audiences alike. Latino Literature: An Encyclopedia for Students gathers the best from these authors and presents them to readers in an informed and accessible way. Intended to be a useful resource for students, this volume introduces the key figures and genres central to Latino literature. Entries are written by prominent and emerging scholars and are comprehensive in their coverage of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Different critical approaches inform and interpret the myriad complexities of Latino literary production over the last several hundred years. Finally, detailed historical and cultural accounts of Latino diasporas also enrich readers' understandings of the writings that have and continue to be influenced by changes in cultural geography, providing readers with the information they need to appreciate a body of work that will continue to flourish in and alongside Latino communities.
- Provides an overview of Latino literature and its myriad contributions to American cultures
- Showcases the diversity in modern Latino literary styles and narrative themes
- Includes writing by authors from several countries and distinct cultural traditions and explains how these have been integrated into the canon of Latino literature
- Shines a spotlight on emerging, lesser known, and understudied Latino scholars and writers
Editor(s): Soto van der Plas, Christina; Buckwalter Cunningham, Lacie;

SortTitle: Latino Literature: An Encyclopedia for Students

Keyword(s): Queer Theory; Puerto Rico; Novels; Mexico; Latinx; Latino; Latin American Studies; Cuba; Children's Literature; Chicano; Central America; Chicano Movement; Diaspora; Graphic Novels; Immigration; Race and Ethnicity: Latino and Hispanic Studies; The Arts: American Literature

Author Info:
Christina Soto van der Plaseditor
Lacie Rae Buckwalter Cunninghameditor

eISBN-13: 9781440875922

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440875915

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 328

Publication Date: 20230331
American Slavery on Film
Author(s): Knauer, Caron;

Contributors: Knauer, Caron;
Abstract:
This book is a comprehensive and timely source for studying depictions in film of enslaved African Americans and slavery from the Antebellum Period to Emancipation.
American Slavery on Film highlights historical and contemporary depictions in film of the resistance, rebellion, and resilience of enslaved African Americans in the United States from the Antebellum period to Emancipation. In her study of such films as Uncle Tom's Cabin (1914), a silent movie adaptation of Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel; the groundbreaking and successful television miniseries Roots (1977); and the Harriet Tubman biopic Harriet (2019), Caron Knauer analyzes how African American slavery has been and continues to be portrayed in major studio blockbusters and independent films alike. Separating the romanticized and unrealistic depictions of slavery from the more accurate but often unflinching portrayals of its horrors, the author covers a wide range of topics, including the impact of slavery on popular culture, the Underground Railroad, Maroon communities, and the Los Angeles Film Rebellion of the 1960s. As a result, this book delivers a comprehensive, readable, and timely examination of enslaved African Americans and slavery in America's film history.
- Clarifies historical differences between realistic and unrealistic depictions of enslaved African Americans and slavery in film
- Highlights films written and directed by well-known and understudied African Americans
- Studies the historical impact of African American slavery on popular culture in the United States
- Provides a useful introduction to the Los Angeles Film Rebellion and its history
SortTitle: American Slavery on Film

Keyword(s): Amistad; Underground Railroad; Uncle Tom's Cabin; Nat Turner's Rebellion; Los Angeles Film Rebellion; Fugitive Slave Act of 1850; Film Studies; Emancipation Proclamation; Dred Scott v. Sandford; Antebellum Period; Freedom Papers; Slave Narratives; Slave Revolts; The Underground Railroad

Author Info:
Caron Knauerauthor
Caron Knauer teaches English at LaGuardia Community College.

eISBN-13: 9781440877520

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440877513

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 240

Publication Date: 20230214

Series: Hollywood History
Wilma Mankiller: A Life in American History
Author(s): Swafford Bliss, Tamrala;

Contributors: Swafford Bliss, Tamrala;
Abstract:
An excellent resource for students of Native American women's history, Wilma Mankiller provides an overview of contemporary federal Indian policy and explores how Mankiller negotiated the relationship between the Cherokee Nation and the United States in the late 20th century.
Wilma Mankiller's work for the Cherokee Nation helped to create a flourishing economy, an increased sense of pride, and a renewed sense of community for the residents of the nation over the twenty years that followed.
This is the first biography of Wilma Mankiller written for an adult audience. Incorporating aspects of federal Indian policy and Cherokee History, chapters explore Mankiller's involvement at the Indian Center, her interactions with other Indian activists, and her participation in the occupation of Alcatraz Island in 1969 and the Pit River tribes struggle in the early 1970s. Also covered is Cherokee history from the 1830s concerning the Trail of Tears and its impact on Cherokee identity.
Chronological organization allows readers to discover Mankiller's growth and development from a student activist in San Francisco to a Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation in rural northeastern Oklahoma. The book explores the themes of land, education, community, identity, treaty rights and sovereignty, and traditional tribal knowledge.
- Offers readers an understanding of contemporary Native American experiences and constant struggles
- Explains Mankiller's leadership style that produced remarkable results in the face of budget cuts
- Reveals the importance of maintaining cultural values in helping instill pride and personal responsibility in Indian communities
- Reminds readers of the importance of community involvement
SortTitle: Wilma Mankiller: A Life in American History

Keyword(s): The American Indian Movement; Community Development Programs; The Curtis Act; The Dawes Allotment Act; Indian Self-Determination and Educational Assistance Act of 1975; The Occupation of Alcatraz Island; Oklahoma Statehood of 1907; The Pit River Tribes; Presidential Medal of Freedom

Author Info:
Tamrala Swafford Bliss Ph.D.author
Tamrala Swafford Bliss, PhD, is adjunct professor at University of Maryland Global Campus.

eISBN-13: 9781440873874

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440873867

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 216

Publication Date: 20230214

Series: Women Making History
Women and Politics: Global Lives in Focus
Contributors: Och, Malliga;
Abstract:
Focusing on the distinct identities and diverse lived experiences of women in a wide range of countries and cultures, this book provides a comprehensive overview of women in local, regional, and national politics around the world.
Woman and Politics takes on the historical challenges women have and continue to face, and the victories they have achieved, in political cultures and structures around the world. The introduction walks readers through the key issues, pressing concerns, and foremost questions that researchers confront in their studies of women in various political roles across the globe. The remainder of the book, divided into eight chapters, covers such topics as women's suffrage, the status of women in politics today, women as national leaders, barriers to women's political representation, and others. Leading experts and emerging scholars come together in this volume to ask and provide answers to the question of why gender parity is so important in politics. They answer that only women, who as a group have a distinct identity and lived experiences that differ from men's collective identities and interests, can accurately represent themselves both at home and on the world stage.
- Provides comprehensive coverage of key regions, peoples, and global political concerns
- Identifies and challenges the events and ideologies that have historically shaped women's access to political spaces and political influence
- Explores how discrete countries and regions have have achieved gender parity in politics
- Offers innovative solutions to problems facing nations in which women have been and continue be underrepresented in politics
Editor(s): Och, Malliga;

SortTitle: Women and Politics: Global Lives in Focus

Keyword(s): Equal Rights; Women's Right to Vote; Women Leaders; Universal Suffrage; Popular Culture; International Studies; Global Studies; Gender Violence; Gender Discrimination; Equal Representation; Violence against Women; Women's Education; Women in Cabinets; Women in the Workforce

Author Info:
Malliga Ocheditor
Malliga Och is associate professor of global studies at Idaho State University.

eISBN-13: 9781440871917

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440871900

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 328

Publication Date: 20230228

Series: Women and Society around the World
Healthy Relationships: Your Questions Answered
Author(s): McKay, Charles;

Contributors: McKay, Charles;
Abstract:
This book answers young readers' most pressing questions about how to create and maintain physically and emotionally healthy relationships, as well as offering guidance on navigating such common issues as conflict resolution and jealousy.
Although many adolescents are interested in dating, entering into the world of romantic relationships can spark a number of difficult questions. How do you know when you're ready to date? How do you establish boundaries, build trust, and communicate effectively? Are conflict and jealousy normal, and how do you deal with them? What are the warning signs that a relationship is toxic or abusive? How do you handle a breakup and the sometimes messy aftermath of a relationship?
Books in Greenwood's Q&A Health Guides series follow a reader-friendly question-and-answer format that anticipates readers' needs and concerns. Prevalent myths and misconceptions are identified and dispelled, and a collection of case studies illustrates key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations. Each book also includes a section on health literacy, equipping teens and young adults with practical tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible sources of health information both on and off the internet—important skills that contribute to a lifetime of healthy decision-making.
- Simple Q&A format makes the subject approachable and accessible to readers, allowing them to find specific information quickly and easily
- Guide to Health Literacy section helps readers improve their research and critical thinking skills when finding and evaluating health information
- Case studies provide real-world examples of concepts discussed in the book
- Common myths section dispels popular misconceptions surrounding relationships and points readers toward detailed and accurate information provided in the main text
SortTitle: Healthy Relationships: Your Questions Answered

Keyword(s): Trust-building; Sexual Health; Long-distance Relationships; Jealousy; Intimate Partner Violence; Consent; Conflict Resolution; Communication; Case Studies; Boundaries; Breakups; Psychology: Social; Health and Wellness: Love, Sex, and Sexuality

Author Info:
Charles A. McKayauthor
Charles A. McKay, LCPC, is a licensed psychotherapist from Orono, ME, who specializes in relationships, anger management, and trauma recovery.

eISBN-13: 9781440878923

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878916

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 168

Publication Date: 20230228

Series: Q&A Health Guides
Political Control of America's Courts: Examining the Facts
Author(s): Silverstein, Helena;

Contributors: Silverstein, Helena;
Abstract:
This work is intended to help readers understand the many ways in which politics shapes the allegedly nonpartisan judicial system in America. It reveals that political factors increasingly determine who wears the judicial robes from the Supreme Court on down.
Each title in the Contemporary Debates series examines the veracity of controversial claims or beliefs surrounding a major political/cultural issue in the United States. Each book gives readers a clear and unbiased understanding of current high-interest issues by informing them about falsehoods, half-truths, and misconceptions—and confirming the factual validity of other assertions—that have gained traction in America's cultural and political discourse.
This volume in the series provides a deeply researched and evenhanded account of the relationship between America's judicial branch—which is supposed to view law through a nonpartisan lens—and the sometimes poisonous partisanship in the nation's other two branches of government. Is political combat over judicial nominations worse than ever before? What impact is the politicization of the courts having on public faith in the legitimacy of the courts and our wider political system? Was former Supreme Court justice Sandra Day right when she asserted that "judicial independence is a bedrock principle of our court system, and we are losing it"? This work will provide insights into all these questions and more.
- Features an accessible and sensibly organized question-and-answer format
- Uses quantifiable data from authoritative sources as the foundation for examining every issue
- Provides readers with listings of relevant sources to conduct further research
- Provides valuable insights and information on judicial reform efforts
SortTitle: Political Control of America's Courts: Examining the Facts

Keyword(s): Checks and Balances Function of; U.S. Supreme Court; Public Perceptions of Judiciary; Political Supporters; Political Campaigns; Partisan Party Politics; Constitutional Rights; Judicial Interpretation of; Judicial Elections; Federalist Society; Circuit, Probate, Appeals, etc.; Court Types--Federal, State, District,; Confirmations; Court Nominations and; Branches of Government

Author Info:
Helena Silversteinauthor
Helena Silverstein, PhD, is professor and department head of government and law at Lafayette College.

eISBN-13: 9781440878060

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878053

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 224

Publication Date: 20230131

Series: Contemporary Debates
Rape and Sexual Assault: A Reference Handbook
Author(s): Hatch, Alison;

Contributors: Hatch, Alison;
Abstract:
This work is an authoritative one-stop resource for understanding the problem of sexual assault in the United States, including societal factors, notorious cases, laws and practices, victim advocacy and reform efforts, and keys to recovery.
This authoritative, balanced resource examines the problem of sexual violence in our society, exploring the various factors that contribute to these crimes and the difficulty of prosecuting many offenses. It discusses who is being victimized, who is perpetrating the offenses, and what can be done (and is being done) to reduce rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment.
The volume also explores the role that both poor prosecutorial leadership and rape culture have played in facilitating sexual assault and abuse and how shifts in attitude and policy could work to prevent the assaults from occurring. One of the most valuable aspects of the book is that it surveys the history of rape and sexual assault in a manner that helps the reader identify key issues in an easy-to-understand fashion. In addition, the volume's Perspectives section presents a broad range of voices on important aspects of sexual assault and recovery, allowing crucial, diverse perspectives to round out the author's expertise.
- Includes in-depth narrative chapters on historical trends, contemporary issues, and changing laws related to rape and sexual assault
- Provides insightful first-person "perspective" essays from victims of sexual assault and advocates for reforms of U.S. laws and cultural attitudes related to sexual violence, abuse, and harassment
- Includes tables, figures, and excerpts from primary sources, all of which enhance reader understanding of the scale of the issue and trends in how American society sees the problem
- Features leads to plentiful resources for readers to consult to learn more about issues related to rape and other forms of sexual violence
SortTitle: Rape and Sexual Assault: A Reference Handbook

Keyword(s): Sexual Violence; Sexual Assault on College Campus; Sexual Assault in U.S. Armed Forces; Sexual Assault in Catholic Church; Sexual Assault; Sexual Abuse; Reporting Sexual Assault; Relationship Violence; Recovery and Counseling; Rape Culture; Rape; Prosecuting Sexual Assault; Misogyny; Investigating Sexual Assault; Domestic Violence; Child Abuse; Criminal Law

Author Info:
Alison E. Hatchauthor
Alison E. Hatch received her PhD in sociology, with an emphasis in gender studies, at the University of Colorado-Boulder (CU Boulder).

eISBN-13: 9781440876806

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440876790

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 344

Publication Date: 20230131

Series: Contemporary World Issues
Rape and Dating Violence: Your Questions Answered
Author(s): Ritscher, Lee;

Contributors: Ritscher, Lee;
Abstract:
This book answers readers' questions about rape and dating violence, including how to identify it, its causes, and its effects. It also provides guidance and resources for anyone who has experienced rape or other forms of relationship violence.
Rape and dating violence are all-too-common occurrences in the United States and around the world. Why are sexual, physical, and emotional harm at the hands of an intimate partner so prevalent, and how does society perpetuate a culture of violence? What are the physical, psychological, and legal consequences of rape? Most importantly, what should you do and who can you turn to if you or someone you know has experienced rape?
Books in Greenwood’s Q&A Health Guides series follows a reader-friendly question-and-answer format that anticipates readerS&Rsquo; needs and concerns. Prevalent myths and misconceptions are identified and dispelled, and a collection of case studies illustrate key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations. Each book also includes a section on health literacy, equipping teens and young adults with practical tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible sources of health information both on and off the Internet—important skills that contribute to a lifetime of healthy decision-making.
- Simple Q&A format makes the subject approachable and accessible to readers, allowing them to find specific information quickly and easily
- Readers will learn how to identify rape and dating violence when they occur and what actions should be taken
- Guide to Health Literacy section helps readers improve their research and critical thinking skills when finding and evaluating health information
- Case studies provide real-world examples of concepts discussed in the book
- Common myths section dispels popular misconceptions surrounding rape and dating violence and points readers toward detailed and accurate information provided in the main text
SortTitle: Rape and Dating Violence: Your Questions Answered

Keyword(s): Violence; Victim blaming; Statutory rape; Sexual assault; Rape kits; Rape culture; Rape; Question and answer format; Post-traumatic stress disorder; Misconceptions about rape and; Hotlines; Dating violence; Cycle of abuse; Consequences of rape and dating; Consent; Case studies; (PTSD)

Author Info:
Lee A. Ritscherauthor
Lee A. Ritscher received her PhD in literature from the University of California Santa Cruz.

eISBN-13: 9781440867682

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440867675

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 160

Publication Date: 20230131

Series: Q&A Health Guides
Income Inequality in America: A Reference Handbook
Author(s): Jones, Stacey; Rycroft, Robert;

Contributors: Jones, Stacey; Rycroft, Robert;
Abstract:
This book provides a one-stop resource for understanding the full dimensions of income inequality in the United States, including chief socioeconomic drivers of inequality and proposals to reduce the widening gap between rich and poor in America.
Carefully researched and scrupulously nonpartisan, this resource examines the history and current state of income inequality in the United States, with a particular focus on key issues, events, and political/economic philosophies relevant to the enduring divide between rich and poor in America. One of the most valuable aspects of the book is that it surveys the complex history of income inequality in an easy-to-understand fashion that helps readers identify and assess the ways in which income inequality shapes many aspects of modern American society. The book is even-handed in its treatment of the academic and policy debates over the causes, consequences, and appropriate response to today's growing inequality.
In addition, this resource provides insights into the financial underpinnings of debt and wealth and capitalism and how all of those factors perpetuate themselves. It also examines problems and challenges related to child care, education, transportation, housing, and saving for retirement that hamper so many poor people in their efforts to lift their households out of poverty.
- Carefully documents historical events and contemporary issues and trends concerning income inequality
- Discusses perspectives on income inequality from important economists, lawmakers, activists, and reformers from a diverse range of political, cultural, and economic backgrounds
- Includes tables, figures, and primary documents to increase understanding of income inequality trend lines
- Provides a multitude of resources for further study of the social, political, and economic dimensions of income inequality in the United States
SortTitle: Income Inequality in America: A Reference Handbook

Keyword(s): Capitalism; Universal Basic Income; Tax Code and Tax Policies; Social Welfare; Social Safety Net; Social Mobility; Rich-Poor Divide; Redlining; Racial Wealth Gap; Race and Income; Poverty; Paid Sick Leave; One Percent; Minimum Wage; Labor Movement; Labor Market Discrimination; Income Inequality; Immigration; Globalization; Gender Wage Gap; Gender and Income; Economic Inequality; Early Childhood Education

Author Info:
Stacey M. Jonesauthor
Robert S. Rycroftauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440867446

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440867439

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 424

Publication Date: 20230131

Series: Contemporary World Issues
Women and Sexuality: Global Lives in Focus
Author(s): Campbell, Kelly; Parker, M. L.;

Contributors: Campbell, Kelly; Parker, M. L.;
Abstract:
This important volume offers readers an in-depth understanding of women's sexuality around the world, bringing to light a history that is often suppressed.
What is reproductive health like for women in other countries of the world? How are marriage and love viewed in other cultures? This volume examines aspects of women and sexuality across the globe.
Each chapter in this volume focuses on a different world region, including North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, Central and East Asia, South and Southeast Asia, and Oceania. The topics covered in each chapter include sexual attitudes and practices, the influence of religion on sexuality, sexual violence, reproductive health, love and marriage, and the media and sexuality.
Specific country and cultural examples are interwoven such that readers come away with an understanding of the beliefs, practices, traditions, and customs that are common in each world region. Readers will be able to make cross-cultural comparisons, learning how the sexuality of women varies and yet is also the same from culture to culture. This volume is written in clear, jargon-free language, making it appropriate and useful for students and general readers.
- Offers readers an understanding of women's sexuality across the world
- Empowers women to understand their history and take ownership of their rights, bodies, and lives
- Inspires readers to promote gender equality around the world
- Presents sidebars throughout the text to provide insightful information that enhances the reader's experience
- Features an at-a-glance chronological timeline of women and world religions throughout history, from ancient times to the present
SortTitle: Women and Sexuality: Global Lives in Focus

Keyword(s): Empowerment; Gender Equality; Sexuality; Sexual violence; Sexual Orientation; Sexual attitudes; Reproductive health; Religion; Relationships; Rape; Patriarchy; Men; Marriage; history; Gender studies; Gender Identity; Culture and Attitudes toward Sexuality; Gender

Author Info:
Kelly Campbellauthor
M. L. Parkerauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440873058

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440873041

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 304

Publication Date: 20221231

Series: Women and Society around the World
Acne: Your Questions Answered
Author(s): Waseh, Shayan;

Contributors: Waseh, Shayan;
Abstract:
This book addresses readers' most pressing questions and concerns about acne, including its causes, effects on the skin, and impact on self-esteem. It provides guidance and resources for anyone struggling with acne, including information about when to see a dermatologist.
Pimples. Blemishes. Spots. Zits. Whatever you call it, acne is something that almost everyone will have to deal with at least once in their life. But what exactly is acne, and how do the various types of it differ? What role do hormones, diet, and other lifestyle factors play in causing it? How can it be prevented and effectively treated at home, and when is it a good idea to see a health-care professional? How can we stop acne from taking a toll on our skin and our self-confidence?
Books in Greenwood’s Q&A Health Guides series follow a reader-friendly question-and-answer format that anticipates readerS&Rsquo; needs and concerns. Prevalent myths and misconceptions are identified and dispelled, and a collection of case studies illustrates key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations. Each book also includes a section on health literacy, equipping teens and young adults with practical tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible sources of health information both on and off the internet—important skills that contribute to a lifetime of healthy decision-making.
- A Guide to Health Literacy section helps readers to improve their research and critical thinking skills
- Case studies provide real-world examples of concepts and issues discussed in the book
- A section on common misconceptions dispels popular myths surrounding acne and points readers toward accurate information
- A Directory of Resources offers readers a curated and annotated list of additional print and electronic materials for more information and further study
SortTitle: Acne: Your Questions Answered

Keyword(s): Accutane; Acne and Self-Esteem; Anatomy of the Skin; Cystic Acne; Home Remedies; Hormones; Over-the-Counter Acne Treatments; Scarring; Health and Wellness; Science

Author Info:
Shayan Wasehauthor
Shayan Waseh is a licensed resident physician specializing in the practice of dermatology at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. He has written extensively on topics ranging from population health to telemedicine and dermatology.

eISBN-13: 9781440879692

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440879685

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 160

Publication Date: 20221231

Series: Q&A Health Guides
Guns in American Society: An Encyclopedia of History, Politics, Culture, and the Law, 3rd Edition [3 volumes]
Contributors: Schildkraut, Jaclyn; Carter, Gregg;
Abstract:
The revised third edition of the landmark Guns in American Society provides an authoritative and objective survey of the history and current state of all gun-related issues and areas of debate in the United States.
Guns in American Society: An Encyclopedia of History, Politics, Culture, and the Law is a comprehensive and evenhanded three-volume reference resource for understanding all of the political, legal, and cultural factors that have swirled around gun rights and gun control in America, past and present.
The encyclopedia draws on a vast array of research in criminology, history, law, medicine, politics, and social science. It covers all aspects of the issue: gun violence, including mass shootings in schools and other public spaces; gun control arguments and organizations; gun rights arguments and organizations; the firearms industry; firearms regulation, legislation, and court decisions; gun subcultures (for example, hunters and collectors); leading opinion-shapers on both sides of the gun debate; technological innovations in firearm manufacturing; various types of firearms, from handguns to assault weapons; and evolving public attitudes toward guns. Many of these entries place the topics in both historical and cross-cultural perspective.
- Serves as the most comprehensive single source on the gun issue published to date, drawing on a vast array of research in criminology, history, law, medicine, politics, and social science in more than 400 entries
- Places topics in historical, political, and cross-cultural perspective
- Carefully cross-references and appends entries with suggested readings, representing the best of current scholarship
- Provides a chronology of important events and developments related to guns in American society
- Include appendices on federal gun laws, state gun laws, and organizations involved in gun debate (on both sides)
Editor(s): Schildkraut, Jaclyn; Carter, Gregg;

SortTitle: Guns in American Society: An Encyclopedia of History, Politics, Culture, and the Law, 3rd Edition [3 volumes]

Edition: 3

Keyword(s): Assault rifles; Violence; Universal background checks; Suicide; Second Amendment; School shootings; Sandy Hook shooting; Police shootings; Parkland shooting; Orlando nightclub shooting; Open carry; National Rifle Association; Militias; McDonald v. City of Chicago; Mass shootings; Las Vegas shooting; Handguns; Gun violence; Gun shows; Gun safety; Gun rights; Gun registries; Gun Owners of America; Gun lobby; Gun laws; Gun industry; Gun culture; Gun control; Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun; Everytown for Gun Safety; District of Columbia v. Heller; Concealed carry; Columbine shooting; Brady Campaign

Author Info:
Jaclyn Schildkrauteditor
Gregg Lee Cartereditor

eISBN-13: 9781440867743

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440867736

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 1200

Publication Date: 20221231
They Believed That? A Cultural Encyclopedia of Superstitions and the Supernatural around the World
Author(s): Burns, William;

Contributors: Burns, William;
Abstract:
This encyclopedia is the perfect guide to the weird, magical, superstitious, and supernatural beliefs of people from all over the world.
This book is devoted to those human beliefs that fall in the "gray zone" between science, religion, and everyday life—call them superstitious, supernatural, magical, or just wrong. In an often incomprehensible world where lightning or plague could end life quickly or drought could condemn a poor family to agonizing death, superstitious beliefs gave people a feeling of understanding or even control. They have continued to shape societies and cultures ever since.
This book covers a range of superstitious, supernatural, and otherwise unusual beliefs from the ancient world to the early 19th century. More than 100 entries explain beliefs, discuss historical evidence, and explain how each belief differs across cultures. This book is a perfect gateway for anyone curious about superstitious and magical beliefs, with topics ranging from the everyday, such as dogs and iron, to legendary figures, such as Hermes Trismegistus and the Yellow Emperor.
- Explores how superstitious beliefs have changed throughout time and across cultures
- Features sidebars that introduce various people, objects, and ideas related to superstitious beliefs
- Discusses superstitions surrounding both common, everyday phenomena and more unusual ideas
- Offers around 150 entries with extensive cross-referencing to help readers view information in context
SortTitle: They Believed That? A Cultural Encyclopedia of Superstitions and the Supernatural around the World

Keyword(s): Yellow Emperor; Vampires; Toads; Superstition; Supernatural; Sage; Ifa Divination; Horseshoes; Hermes Trismegistus; Dogs; Divination; Death; Alchemy; Magic; Geography and World Cultures: Culture; World History: Culture

Author Info:
William E. Burnsauthor
William E. Burns is a historian who lives in the Washington, D.C. area. His many books include Witch Hunts in Europe and America and An Age of Wonders: Prodigies, Politics, and Providence in England, 1657–1727.

eISBN-13: 9781440878480

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878473

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 328

Publication Date: 20221231
Poverty and the Government in America: A Historical Encyclopedia [2 volumes]
Author(s): Sreenivasan, Jyotsna;

Contributors: Sreenivasan, Jyotsna;

Abstract:
The most comprehensive encyclopedia available on the U.S. government's responses to poverty from the colonial era to the present day.

• 170 alphabetically organized entries on policy directives, legislation, important individuals, and organizations that have influenced government approaches to dealing with poverty in the United States
• Cross-referenced introductory essays on poverty and policy at the federal, state, local, and tribal-government level across the breadth of U.S. history
• A chronology with entries highlighting the evolution of policies and attitudes concerning the government's role in economic issues
• 40 primary source documents detailing major government policies towards poverty, such as FDR's Bill of Economic Rights
• Sidebars highlighting defining moments in the implementation of policies to poor relief policies, as well as profiles on the individuals involved in developing those policies

SortTitle: poverty and the government in america: a historical encyclopedia [2 volumes]

Keyword(s): Politics, Law, and Government

Author Info:
Jyotsna Sreenivasanauthor
Jyotsna Sreenivasan is a professional writer. Her published works include ABC-CLIO's Utopias in American History.

eISBN-13: 9781598841695

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Print ISBN-13: 9781598841688

Entry Code: POGOAM1E

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 754

Publication Date: 20091015

Series: Non-Series

Subtitle: A Historical Encyclopedia
Modern France
Author(s): Leruth, Michael;

Contributors: Leruth, Michael;
Abstract:
This volume offers perspective on modern French society and culture through thematic chapters on topics ranging from geography to popular culture. Ideal for students and general readers, this book includes insightful, current information about France's past, present, and future.
France is the country most visited by international tourists. Aside from clichéd images of baguettes and the Eiffel Tower, however, what is French society and culture really like?

Modern France is organized into thematic chapters covering the full range of French history and contemporary daily life. Chapter topics include: geography; history; government and politics; economy; religion and thought; social classes and ethnicity; gender, marriage, and sexuality; education; language; etiquette; literature and drama; art and architecture; music and dance; food; leisure and sports; and media and popular culture. Each chapter contains an overview of the topic and alphabetized entries on examples of each theme.
A detailed historical timeline covers prehistoric times to the presidency of Emmanuel Macron. Special appendices offer profiles of a typical day in the life of representative members of French society, a glossary, key facts and figures about France, and a holiday chart. The volume will be useful for readers looking for specific topical information and for those who want to develop an informed perspective on aspects of modern France.
- Includes "Day in the Life" features that portray the specific daily activities of various people in the country, from high school students to working class people to professionals, thereby providing readers with insight into daily life in the country</li>
- Defines key terms related to the reading in a glossary appendix</li>
- Provides at-a-glance information about France's festivals and feast days in a chart of national holidays</li>
- Presents photos and sidebars helping to illustrate key topics and allowing students to dive more deeply into ideas</li>
- Offers historical perspective on key elements of French identity: its major historical figures and conflicts, its institutions and traditions, its values and national symbols, its regions and cities, its cultural and intellectual achievements, and its language and literature</li>
- Outlines key issues in which tradition and modernity are in tension: multiculturalism vs. universalism, religious pluralism vs. secularism, globalization vs. sovereignism, technological and economic innovation vs. cultural protectionism, and reform vs. protest</li>
 </ul>
SortTitle: modern france

Keyword(s): Airbus and Aerospace Industry; Civil Unions and Same-Sex Marriage; Contemporary Art; French Pop Music; LGBTQ Community; Macron, Emmanuel; Muslims and Islamophobia; Online Media; Political Protest; Reza, Yasmina; Rural France and the Concept of Terroir; Current Events and Issues: Society

Author Info:
Michael F. Leruthauthor
Michael F. Leruth, PhD, is associate professor of French and francophone studies at the College of William & Mary. He specializes in modern and contemporary French society and culture.

eISBN-13: 9781440855498

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440855481

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 544

Publication Date: 20221018

Series: Understanding Modern Nations

Exploring World History through Geography: From the Cradle of Civilization to A Globalized World
Author(s): Dunbar, Julie;

Contributors: Dunbar, Julie;

Abstract:
Exploring World History through Geography: From the Cradle of Civilization to a Globalized World takes readers on a fascinating and unique journey through time from many of the earliest world civilizations right into the 21st century.
From the early civilizations of ancient Mesopotamia to our present-day globalized society, readers will learn how humans interacted—and still interact—with the environment around them, as well as the environment's role in not only shaping the society's world view but enabling the building of socially stratified and successful civilizations. Not your run-of-the-mill world history tome, this book examines world history through the closely related discipline of geography.
The civilizations and events represented in the book, while not exhaustive, were selected to highlight geographic themes and areas of study. Upon completing the book, readers should have a firm understanding of the expansive, cross-curricular study of geography—from the study of world cultures and history to politics to the environment and Earth's physical processes. In addition, they will have a new understanding of the relevance of geography to not only human history but contemporary events, as well as their day-to-day lives. By presenting this history from a slightly different, geographic point of view, Exploring World History through Geography will inspire fresh curiosity in the world, both past and present.

Provides readers with a unique view of world history and modern events by exploring how geography has impacted civilizations</li>

Explores geography concepts using real-world examples from world history and contemporary society</li>

Supports modern educational initiatives of teaching with primary sources, making evidence-based arguments, and establishing cross-curricular connections</li>

Inspires curiosity in readers by looking at history and the world in new and interesting ways</li>
</ul>

SortTitle: exploring world history through geography: from the cradle of civilization to a globalized world

Keyword(s): Warfare; Trade Networks; Resource Conflicts; Religion; Natural Hazards and Disasters; Maps; Globalization; Geopolitics; Geographic Technology; Exploration; Epidemics and Pandemics; Cultural Diffusion; Colonization; Civilization/Empire Building; Climate Change; World History

Author Info:
Julie Crea Dunbarauthor
Julie Crea Dunbar has worked in social studies publishing for nearly 20 years. She is the editorial manager for a suite of databases, published by ABC-CLIO, that focus on world history and geography.

eISBN-13: 9781440872938

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440872921

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 376

Publication Date: 20220929

Artifacts from the Ancient Silk Road
Author(s): Mierse, William;

Contributors: Mierse, William;

Abstract:
Artifacts from the Ancient Silk Road explores the interconnectivity of the Eurasian continent from 4000 BCE to 1000 CE. It focuses on the role played by Central Asia through which passed the major trade routes, the Silk Roads.
Artifacts from the Ancient Silk Road covers life along the Silk Road over 5000 years as it can be understood by considering objects. In this first object-based study to consider all of the peoples involved on the Silk Roads, objects provide the vehicles for explorations of different aspects of life for the various peoples of the Silk Roads, including the sedentary peoples who established urban life on the Silk Roads, the steppe nomads who regularly interacted with the settled peoples, and the peoples at either end of the Silk Roads who drove certain kinds of economic exchanges.
The book looks at Central Asia as an international zone during ancient times when multiple religious, political, and technological ideas found acceptance in the region and allows for a better understanding of how some ideas and forms developed in Central Asia while others passed through or were modified.
Places important objects and artifacts within the context of the history of the Silk Road</li>
Provides readers with guidance on how to assess and analyze artifacts</li>
Offers an innovative way for readers to learn about history through material culture</li>
Enables fuller historical understanding by clarifying how the meanings of artifacts are created through the interactions of objects and people and how these meanings change over time</li></UL>

SortTitle: artifacts from the ancient silk road

Keyword(s): Clothing, Jewelry, and Identity; Death and Funerary Practices; Economics and Trade; Housing and Household Objects; Music, Sports, and Entertainment; Religions; Rulership; Transportation; World History: Culture; Geography and World Cultures

Author Info:
William E. Mierseauthor
William E. Mierse, PhD, is professor of art history at the University of Vermont. He is coeditor with Alfred Andrea of "Classical Traditions, 1000 BCE–300 CE, Era 3" (volumes 5 and 6) in ABC-CLIO's World History Encyclopedia.

eISBN-13: 9781440858291

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440858284

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 462

Publication Date: 20221231

Series: Daily Life through Artifacts

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The Next Space Race: A Blueprint for American Primacy
Author(s): Harrison, Richard; Garretson, Peter;

Contributors: Harrison, Richard; Garretson, Peter;

Abstract:
If China's space ambitions continue unchallenged, America will be seriously economically and militarily disadvantaged. This book provides a comprehensive strategy to secure U.S. primacy in the space domain.
From Moon landings to plans for asteroid mining, China is beginning to exploit space to achieve its great power ambitions. Its strategy could, over time, severely and adversely impact U.S. economic and military security. The United States needs to structure its approach to space to ensure that it can meet or surpass PRC timelines.
Authors Richard M. Harrison and Peter A. Garretson, both from the American Foreign Policy Council, review the literature on Chinese space ambitions and assess U.S. space-related initiatives across the government, military, and private sector to understand the maturity of technology available to support space initiatives. Their first-hand research and findings are supplemented by interviews with industry experts, corporate space leaders, and government and military officials.
The Next Space Race describes and seeks to influence the development of American space policy to ensure the U.S. industrial base is ready to meet or surpass PRC milestones, empower and clarify the mission of the newly minted Space Force, provide guidance to NASA and other federal agencies, and incentivize private sector companies to contribute to ensuring American space primacy.

Draws on more than 30 interviews with leaders from across the space sector

Benefits from contributions by a China military expert and multiple researchers who are now working for the United States Space Force

Provides a roadmap for positioning the United States as the preeminent space power

Highlights the economic advantages of the burgeoning space economy

Offers solutions to some of today's most pressing space-related policy challenges

SortTitle: next space race: a blueprint for american primacy

Keyword(s): Academic Libraries; United States Space Force; Space-based Solar Power; Space Strategy; Space Security; Space Primacy; Space Mining; Space Economy; In-space Manufacturing; Climate Change; Cislunar Space; Security Studies: Science, Technology, and Security

Author Info:
Richard M. Harrisonauthor
Peter A. Garretsonauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440880797

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440880780

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 248

Publication Date: 20230331

Series: Praeger Security International

Black Women at Work: On Refusal and Recovery
Author(s): Williams, Wendi;

Contributors: Williams, Wendi;

Abstract:
Details, and offers vignettes to illustrate, how patriarchy and white supremacy have restricted Black women at work, both historically and currently.
Around water coolers and over glasses of wine, Black women come together and process the ways in which their labor is taken for granted and their excellence called into question. Black Women at Work: On Refusal and Recovery makes the direct connection between these contemporary experiences and the long legacy of Black labor exploitation. Through the trafficking and enslavement of Africans, European Americans laid the inhumane foundation of their present-day wealth and privilege and established oppressive labor dynamics for workers that persist to this day.

In Black Women at Work, Wendi S. Williams moves the conversation beyond the stubborn audacity of inequity, focusing instead on the powerful history and example of Black women's labor and refusal practices and on the potent role that choice and voice can play in dismantling seemingly impenetrable systems of unfairness. Through the interweaving of personal narratives and social media reflections, Williams crafts a larger narrative of recovery and refusal that articulates a liberatory path toward recovery and reclamation through refusal—a path that will ultimately help to bring us all closer to freedom.

Offers a common-sense, theoretically based systems analysis of Black women's experiences in the workplace

Articulates reasonable and realistic approaches to remedying intersectional inequity for Black women (and others) in the workplace

Provides a generalizable framework to make individual and systemic changes and/or cope within a range of employment contexts

Includes vignettes from dozens of women the author has counseled or worked with in diversity groups

Ties into contemporary activism, such as #BlackGirlsMagic and #ListentoBlackWomen

SortTitle: Black Women at Work: On Refusal and Recovery

Keyword(s): Academic Libraries; Socio-emotional Labor; Sexism; Respectability Politics; Racism; Public Libraries; Professional Development; Politics of Refusal; Pay Equity; Microaggressions; Intersectionality; Equitable Compensation; Psychology: Social

Author Info:
Wendi S. Williamsauthor
Wendi S. Williams, PhD, is the provost and senior vice president of Fielding Graduate University and co-chairs the national board of Girls Leadership.

eISBN-13: 9781440876004

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440875991

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 152

Publication Date: 20230228

Sustaining America's Strategic Advantage
Author(s): Joel R. Hillison, Jerad I. Harper, and Christopher J. Bolan

Contributors: Hillison, Joel; Harper, Jerad; Bolan, Christopher;

Abstract:
Written for foreign policy practitioners, scholars, and students, this book offers critical insights into the modern landscape of international politics and warfare and explains how the United States can sustain its strategic advantages in the 21st century and beyond.
From the level of grand strategy to more intricate security issues, this book explores how the United States can sustain its strategic military and political advantages around the world. Developing and implementing effective national policies; fostering strong diplomatic and geopolitical ties with allies in Europe, the Indo-Pacific, and the Middle East; and managing an effective defense enterprise are key, according to the authors, to competing on a shifting international security landscape. Advancing the literature on grand strategy and outlining emerging critical issues in security, this book offers an overarching framework for strategy; an analysis of crucial security-related topics, such as cyber warfare; and informed opinions on components of competitive success, such as irregular warfare and partner building. Written by well-respected scholars, security professionals, and foreign policy practitioners, this book goes beyond focusing on hard power to consider how the U.S. can leverage its education institutions and a worldwide network of allies and partners to sustain its strategic advantage now and in the future.

Focuses on critical elements of soft power and the alliances that have historically undergirded U.S. leadership

Identifies key skills and attributes required of leaders and strategists in a changing international security environment

Describes critical features of the emerging international security environment that will influence U.S. strategy and policy

Outlines how the United States must compete and cooperate with allies and partners in three key regions of the world: Europe, Indo-Pacific, and the Middle East

Provides insights into emerging security issues, including economic competition, energy security, and irregular warfare

Editor(s): Hillison, Joel; Harper, Jerad; Bolan, Christopher;

SortTitle: Sustaining America's Strategic Advantage

Keyword(s): China; Warfare; Strategy; Soft Power; Security Studies; Russia; National Security; Irregular Warfare; Foreign Policy; Cyber Warfare; Allies in Europe; Building Partner Capacity; Defense Enterprise Management; Energy Security; Gray Zone Competition; International Relations

Author Info:
Joel R. Hillisoneditor
Jerad I. Harpereditor
Christopher J. Bolaneditor

eISBN-13: 9781440879937

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440879920

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 368

Publication Date: 20230228

Series: Praeger Security International

The United States Space Force: Space, Grand Strategy, and U.S. National Security
Author(s): Colucci, Lamont;

Contributors: Colucci, Lamont;

Abstract:
The United States Space Force, the sixth branch of the armed forces, will soon play a leading role in American foreign policy and will be necessary to protect its economic, political, and social interests at home and abroad.
This book argues that America's newest branch of the armed forces, the United States Space Force, will soon play a key strategic role in American foreign policy, military and economic expansion, and technological innovation. Written by a leading expert on and member of the Space Force, the book offers an introduction to the Space Force, explains the urgent need for it, and walks readers through what exactly the Space Force is and is not. Drawing on dozens of interviews with high-ranking members of the armed forces, the author claims that, in the future, space will be the geopolitical center of world politics, as such countries as the U.S., Russia, and China jockey for control of it. America must therefore set aside partisan politics to make space a top priority, as a failure to do so will leave the U.S. and its citizens in a dangerous and vulnerable position on the world stage.

The first comprehensive book on the United States Space Force and its role in national security

The first synthesis of space power, national security, and U.S. grand strategy

Includes interviews with senior people in the United States Space Force and American national security

Outlines a comprehensive plan for ensuring American primacy in space

SortTitle: united states space force: space, grand strategy, and u.s. national security

Keyword(s): China; Astropolitics; NATO; U.S. Foreign Policy; U.S. Intelligence; U.S. Warfare; Space Force; Space Power; Space Race; Technology; Russia; Economic Expansion; Foreign Policy; Futurism; Grand Strategy; National Intelligence; National Security; New Space; Military History: Armed Forces

Author Info:
Lamont C. Colucciauthor
Lamont C. Colucci is chief of doctrine development for the United States Space Force and professor of political science at Concordia University.

eISBN-13: 9781440874840

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440874833

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 168

Publication Date: 20221231

Series: Praeger Security International

The Danger of Devaluing Immigrants: Impacts on the U.S. Economy and Society
Author(s): Ghadar, Fariborz;

Contributors: Ghadar, Fariborz;

Abstract:
Despite deep divisions on the issue of immigration, this book shows that immigration promotes economic innovation, expands the job market, and contributes to diversity and creativity in the United States.
Immigration, as a conduit for bringing new talent, ideas, and inventions into the United States, is essential to the success and vitality of our economy and society. In this timely book, researched and written by the Immigration Book Project Team at Penn State University, immigration is approached from historical, economic, business, and sociological perspectives in order to argue that treatment of immigrants must reflect and applaud their critical roles in supporting and leading the economic, social, cultural, and political institutions of civil society.
Approaching immigration as both a socioeconomic phenomenon and a matter of public policy, The Danger of Devaluing Immigrants offers demographics and statistics on workforce participation and job creation along with stories of individual immigrantS&Rsquo; contributions to the economy and society. It supports the idea that, when immigration is challenged in the political sphere, we must not lose sight of the valuable contributions that immigrants have made—and will continue to make—to our democracy.

Approaches immigration from many perspectives: economic, business, historical, and sociological</li>

Investigates the substantial roles of immigrants in critical industries and sectors across the U.S. economy</li>

Emphasizes the bimodal nature of attitudes toward immigrants depending on their education and skill level and abilities</li>

Includes personal stories and case studies from immigrants</li>

Draws on the expertise of a team from the Smeal College of Business at Penn State University</li>
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SortTitle: danger of devaluing immigrants: impacts on the u.s. economy and society

Keyword(s): Academic Libraries; Tourism Employment; Safety Employment; Refugees; Public Libraries; History of Immigration; Healthcare Employment; Food Service Employment; Education Employment; Economic Impact of Immigration; Cultural Impact of Immigration; Construction Employment

Author Info:
Fariborz Ghadarauthor
Fariborz Ghadar is a distinguished scholar and senior adviser at The Center for Strategic and International Studies and the William A. Schreyer Professor of Global Management, Policies, and Planning at the Smeal College of Business at Penn State University.

eISBN-13: 9781440879340

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440879333

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 368

Publication Date: 20221130

The Scopes "Monkey Trial": America's Most Famous Trial and Its Ongoing Legacy
Author(s): Moore, Randy;

Contributors: Moore, Randy;

Abstract:
This book introduces readers to the "Trial of the Century," revealing how the trial originated, what caused and happened during and after the trial, what happened to the trial's participants, and why the trial still matters nearly 100 years later.
Ongoing controversies about school curricula, such as the teaching of Critical Race Theory and the role of parents in public education, can all be traced to the Scopes Trial. Today, the question remains: who controls the school curriculum? This was a foundational issue in the Scopes Trial, and we have been debating this question ever since. This book will help readers understand where these controversies originated and how courts, politicians, and the public handled these issues nearly a century ago.
Featuring new information from previously untapped sources and providing an in-depth study of John Scopes himself, this book interrogates the facts, fictions, and legend of the Scopes Trial, which historians rank as one of the defining events of the 20th century. It is an ideal resource for anyone interested in the ongoing controversy about evolution, science, and religion in education and American life.

Provides new perspectives and new information about the Scopes Trial, a landmark in American history</li>

Unearths the often-overlooked story of John Scopes and his life before, during, and after his trial</li>

Includes never-before-published perspectives from his children, descendants, and friends</li>

Provides context for today's ongoing controversies about who controls the curricula of public schools</li>
</ul>

SortTitle: scopes "monkey trial": america's most famous trial and its ongoing legacy

Keyword(s): School Curriculum; Journalism; John Scopes; Intelligent Design; Evolution; Education; Creationism; Biology; American History: Law and Crime

Author Info:
Randy Mooreauthor
Randy Moore, PhD, is professor of biology and H.T. Morse-Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis-St. Paul.

eISBN-13: 9781440878107

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878091

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 312

Publication Date: 20221130

Women, Power, and Rape Culture: The Politics and Policy of Underrepresentation
Author(s): Stabile, Bonnie; Grant, Aubrey;

Contributors: Stabile, Bonnie; Grant, Aubrey;

Abstract:
Focusing on how rape, sexual assault, and harassment relate to underrepresentation of women in public authority, this book provides an insightful exploration of the policy context that impedes women's advancement to positions of power.
The election of Donald Trump precipitated one of the largest outpourings of political protest on a single day in U.S. history with the 2017 March for Women. The emboldened #MeToo and #TimesUp movements reacted not only to the historical injustice of sexual offenses perpetrated upon women, but women's associated underrepresentation in positions of power and public authority.
Women, Power, and Rape Culture examines the principal events, actors, and paradigms in the politics of rape, sexual assault, and harassment since Trump's election. Unlike other studies, it connects these traumatic events to women's underrepresentation in the public sphere. Chapters consider the power of presidential speech, judges, and Congress to create structural barriers to women's representation as well as the stultifying effects of weak college and university responses to sexual violence. Disparities in women's representation in positions of public authority are considered in light of the disproportionate burden imposed on women by a culture that discounts the prevalence of rape and harassment and by the policies that inadequately address them, allowing them to perpetuate.

Explains how U.S. politics and public policy are intimately connected to rape, assault, and sexual harassment</li>

Describes how political rhetoric in social media can contribute to women's continuing relative silence and underrepresentation in the public sphere</li>

Examines the influence of judicial decisions shaped by justices who themselves have been credibly accused of sexual assault</li>

Highlights the congressional context where women are underrepresented in the most powerful positions, overrepresented in support roles, and systematically subjected to sexual harassment and misconduct that has been inadequately acknowledged or addressed</li>

Considers the importance of the campus context in setting the stage for women's underrepresentation by perpetuating unjust outcomes in pervasive cases of campus sexual assault and harassment</li>
</ul>

SortTitle: women, power, and rape culture: the politics and policy of underrepresentation

Keyword(s): Women's Studies; Women's Representation; Title IX; Sexual Harassment; Rape Culture; Judicial Conduct; Congressional Accountability Act; Campus Sexual Assault; Academic Libraries; Bully Pulpit; Politics, Law, and Government: U.S. Public Policy and Administration

Author Info:
Bonnie Stabileauthor
Aubrey Leigh Grantauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440876981

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440876974

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 232

Publication Date: 20220927

The Psychology of Inequity: Global Issues and Perspectives
Author(s): Arthur W. Blume, Jean Lau Chin, and Yolanda E. Garcia

Contributors: Blume, Arthur; Chin, Jean; Garcia, Yolanda;

Abstract:
This book presents cutting edge conceptualizations of the psychological challenges of inequity and engages the audience in examining the global nature of inequity and how it psychologically impacts human beings across both space and time.
The Psychology of Inequity: Global Issues and Perspectives examines the psychological consequences of inequity beyond the borders of the United States and other western nations. Inequity does not end at national borders; it is a global problem that reflects the interdependent nature of our planetary existence. This book advances our understanding of psychological inequity as a global problem requiring global solutions.
The volume approaches its topic from many angles, moving from a discussion of the psychological concerns of specific groups—from targets of racism and sexism to the plights of migrants, refugees, and immigrants—to large scale global inequities and their psychological consequences, such as educational inequities and climate change. An excellent introduction to decolonized psychology on an international scale, this book will benefit anyone interested in learning more about promoting global equity in psychologically healthy and culturally appropriate ways.

Examines how to address the mental health concerns of a rapidly growing refugee, migrant, and immigrant population globally</li>

Addresses global trends in inequity that have broad psychological consequences internationally</li>

Discusses the relationship of inequities to global climate change and widespread environmental degradation and proposes sustainable solutions</li>

Includes suggestions for progressive action, such as how decolonizing education may contribute to reducing inequities globally</li>
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Editor(s): Blume, Arthur; Chin, Jean; Garcia, Yolanda;

SortTitle: psychology of inequity: global issues and perspectives

Keyword(s): Climate Change; Sustainability; Sexism; Refugees; Racism; Migrants; Mental Health; Inequity; Human Rights; Globalization; Ethnic Minorities; Decolonization; Psychology: Social; Race and Ethnicity

Author Info:
Arthur W. Blumeeditor
Jean Lau Chineditor
Yolanda E. Garciaeditor

eISBN-13: 9781440879029

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440879012

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 264

Publication Date: 20220927

The New China-Russia Alignment: Critical Challenges to U.S. Security
Author(s): Weitz, Richard;

Contributors: Weitz, Richard;

Abstract:
This volume identifies the main drivers of the current Sino-Russian relationship, assesses whether—and under what conditions—China and Russia would cooperate more extensively and effectively against American interests, and recommends U.S. policies that could prevent such an outcome.
Most experts argue that economic interdependence, nuclear weapons, and the U.S. contribution to maintaining the global commons mean that China and Russia will generally accept U.S. military superiority and U.S. political supremacy in managing global affairs. An agreement between these two powerful countries to work against the United States, however, would greatly increase its vulnerabilities. Relations between the governments of China and Russia with the U.S. have worsened in past years. Identifying the various pathways, events, and political, economic, and military drivers that could shape the dynamics of the China-Russia relationship is of critical importance to U.S. security.
This book examines the sources, nuances, and manifestations of the ongoing Sino-Russian relationship in order to recommend strategy and policy that could work to U.S. advantage. Written by an author who traveled extensively in both countries in order to conduct research and expert interviews for the work, the book covers the latest developments to include the major changes in Chinese foreign policy under President Xi Jinping and ongoing relations with Russian president Vladimir Putin.
Identifies the challenges Americans would confront if Russia and China continue to align more closely together against the United States and its allies and what interests would be most affected</li>
Examines the variables that have most affected ties between China and Russia and could plausibly continue to affect the Sino-Russian relationship</li>
Addresses key geographic regions, countries, and critical issues to assess the areas of greatest importance for the China-Russia relationship as well as for U.S. foreign policy</li>
Describes how the United States now faces a more complicated challenge than even during the Cold War since Russia and China possess a diverse, complementary, and historically unique range of assets</li>
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SortTitle: new china-russia alignment: critical challenges to u.s. security

Keyword(s): Authoritarianism; Changing Relations between China and Russia; Chinese President Xi Jinping; Cooperation and Conflict between China and Russia; Economic Potential; Eurasia (including Central Asia, Afghanistan, and Ukraine); Ideological Similarities; Military Buildup

Author Info:
Richard Weitzauthor
Richard Weitz, PhD, is senior fellow and director of the Center for Political-Military Analysis at Hudson Institute, Washington, D.C.

eISBN-13: 9781440847370

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440847363

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 280

Publication Date: 20220930

Series: Praeger Security International

The 10-Second Commute: New Realities of Virtual Work
Author(s): Kurtzberg, Terri; Ameri, Mason;

Contributors: Kurtzberg, Terri; Ameri, Mason;

Abstract:
Virtual work, which was steadily on the rise even before the pandemic, is explored in this timely book that describes the impact of technology on our work experiences, ranging from the individual psychological level to the broad societal implications.
Widespread remote work is now possible, but it comes with its share of frustrations. Virtual work has changed our lives in ways big and small, from trying to balance our time to what we wear and where we sit and from how we communicate to where we should look during a videoconference. It's also fundamentally changed what kinds of jobs we can now do.
Grounded in research and including lively personal anecdotes, The 10-Second Commute provides a thoughtful and comprehensive scan of the nature of virtual work. The authors, both researchers in management and technology, explore the current questions of our virtual lives, such as: Why Zoom instead of Skype? Why are emojis so useful? Why is videoconferencing so exhausting? How does diversity at work both help and hinder productivity? Virtual work is more than just work—it permeates our whole lives, and it will continue to do so as hybrid work arrangements become the new normal. Helping readers better understand the virtual work experience, this book will engage and inform everyone who is still trying to make it work.

Discusses the conflicting roles of work and home lives that can create challenges when working from home</li>

Provides commentary on the big changes in our society based on virtual work, such as the gig economy and the rise and fall of new innovations in technology</li>

Includes interviews with relevant experts on all facets of remote work, including architecture, programming, fashion, telemedicine, law, education, tech entrepreneurship, online recruiting, and leading virtual teams</li>

Discusses how colleagues form and maintain working relationships online</li>

Explores the pain points of videoconferencing, such as Zoom fatigue, virtual background and clothing choices, visual gaze, language and emotion online, and the complications of the self-view</li>

Identifies trends with respect to choosing space to work in, whether at the kitchen table, a coffee shop, or a dedicated remote workspace</li>
</ul>

SortTitle: 10-second commute: new realities of virtual work

Keyword(s): Academic Libraries; Virtual Work; Virtual Team Communication; Remote Workspaces; Public Libraries; Psychology of Technology Adoption; Online Onboarding; Interpersonal Connections Online; Hybrid Work; Home Offices; Gig Economy; Fashion for Remote Work; Current Events and Issues: Business

Author Info:
Terri R. Kurtzbergauthor
Mason Ameriauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440878817

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878800

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 200

Publication Date: 20221031

Federal Anti-Indian Law: The Legal Entrapment of Indigenous Peoples
Author(s): d'Errico, Peter;

Contributors: d'Errico, Peter;

Abstract:
Telling the crucial and under-studied story of the U.S. legal doctrines that underpin the dispossession and domination of Indigenous peoples, this book intends to enhance global Indigenous movements for self-determination.
In this wide-ranging historical study of federal Indian law—the field of U.S. law related to Native peoples—attorney and educator Peter P. d'Errico argues that the U.S. government's assertion of absolute prerogative and unlimited authority over Native peoples and their lands is actually a suspension of law.
Combining a deep theoretical analysis of the law with a historical examination of its roots in Christian civilization, d'Errico presents a close reading of foundational legal cases and raises the possibility of revoking the doctrine of domination. The book's larger context is the increasing frequency of Indigenous conflicts with nation-states around the world as ecological crises caused by industrial extraction impinge drastically on Indigenous peoples' existences. D'Errico's goal is to rethink the role of law in the global order—to imagine an Indigenous nomos of the earth, an order arising from peoples and places rather than the existing hegemony of states.

Combines a deep theoretical analysis of the law with historical perspective</li>

Argues that federal Indian law is an exception from regular legal processes</li>

Offers a global Indigenous perspective on human civilization</li>

Provides analysis from an attorney and educator with decades of experience in federal Indian law</li>
</ul>

SortTitle: federal anti-indian law: the legal entrapment of indigenous peoples

Keyword(s): U.S. Supreme Court; Trust Doctrine; Sovereignty; Self-Determination; International Law; Indian Claims Commission; Colonialism; Civil Rights; Christian Discovery; Academic Libraries; Race and Ethnicity: American Indian Studies; Politics, Law, and Government: Law

Author Info:
Peter P. d'Erricoauthor
Peter P. d'Errico, JD (LLB), is professor emeritus of legal studies at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he has taught for more than 30 years.

eISBN-13: 9781440879227

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440879210

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 280

Publication Date: 20220930

Democracy Disrupted: Communication in the Volatile 2020 Presidential Election
Author(s): Benjamin R. Warner, Dianne G. Bystrom, Mitchell S. McKinney, and Mary C. Banwart, Editors

Contributors: Warner, Benjamin; Bystrom, Dianne; McKinney, Mitchell; Banwart, Mary;

Abstract:
Leading scholars analyze three disruptions in the 2020 presidential campaign and election: disruptions to the status quo caused by the renewed quest for racial justice and greater diversity of candidates; pandemic disruptions to traditional campaigning; and disruptions to democratic norms.
Democracy Disrupted documents the most significant features of the 2020 U.S. presidential election through research conducted by leading scholars in political communication. Chapters consider the coinciding of three historical events in 2020: a 100-year pandemic co-occurring with the presidential campaign, the reinvigorated call for social and racial justice in response to the killing of George Floyd and other Black men and women, and the authoritarian lurch that emerged in reaction to Donald Trump's norm-challenging rhetoric. The Democratic Party's campaign stood out because of the historically diverse field of presidential candidates and the election of the first female vice president.
Chapter authors adopt diverse scientific methodologies and field-leading theories of political communication to understand the way these events forced candidates, campaigns, and voters to adapt to these extraordinary circumstances. Experiments, surveys, case studies, and textual analysis illuminate essential features of this once-in-a-generation campaign. This timely volume is edited by four scholars who have been central to describing and contextualizing each recent presidential contest.

Indexes three historic events that coincided to make this an election that will be studied for generations: the pandemic, the insurrection at the capital, and the reinvigoration of the civil rights movement</li>

Utilizes the context of the COVID-19 pandemic as a natural experiment to examine long-untested assumptions about campaign effects</li>

Includes some of the most prominent and well-respected researchers in the area of political communication as well as emerging scholars who represent a wide range of academic programs</li>

Includes diverse studies from all methods of inquiry</li>
</ul>

Editor(s): Warner, Benjamin; Bystrom, Dianne; McKinney, Mitchell; Banwart, Mary;

SortTitle: democracy disrupted: communication in the volatile 2020 presidential election

Keyword(s): Voter Polarization; Sexism; Racialized Threat Perceptions; Presidential Debates; Partisan Media; Digital Organizing; Crossover Endorsements; COVID-19 Information Environment; Campaign Rhetoric; Academic Libraries; 2020 Campaign; Politics, Law, and Government; Current Events and Issues

Author Info:
Benjamin R. Warnereditor
Dianne G. Bystromeditor
Mitchell S. McKinneyeditor
Mary C. Banwarteditor

eISBN-13: 9781440879241

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440879234

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 352

Publication Date: 20220930

Tech Wars: Transforming U.S. Technology Development
Author(s): Gerstein, Daniel;

Contributors: Gerstein, Daniel;

Abstract:
This book explores the evolution of the current U.S. research and development enterprise, asks whether this organization remains appropriate to the challenges we face today, and proposes strategies for better preparing for the global technology race shaping our future.
Across the globe, nation states and societies, as well as corporations, technology developers, and even individuals, find themselves on the front lines of a global technology race. As we approach the third decade of this century, the outlines of the contest have become clear. Spending on research and development, such new methods as innovation centers, and inclusion of powerful technologies into governments and society are occurring at a rapid pace. Technology winners and losers are emerging.
How did we arrive at this global technology fight? How and where will it be waged? What can we do to prepare for the future? In 10 chapters, Tech Wars addresses these questions and more, examining the conditions that have led us to this point and introducing new strategies, organizational changes, and resource allocations that will help the United States respond to the challenges that are on the horizon.

Focuses on how technology affects society and individuals, recognizing that a discussion of technology must also include such topics as economics, trade, military activities, and other human endeavors</li>

Demonstrates through historical precedents and examination of potential alternative futures that changes in the global research and development ecosystem are needed</li>

Highlights the importance of technology to the economic and national security of the United States</li>

Explains how and why our science and technology, research and development, and innovation capabilities should be adapted</li>
</ul>

SortTitle: tech wars: transforming u.s. technology development

Keyword(s): Artificial Intelligence; Weaponry; Warfare; Technology; Space Race; National Security; Intellectual Property; Economics; Cyber Attacks; Cold War; Biotechnology; Security Studies: Science, Technology, and Security

Author Info:
Daniel M. Gersteinauthor
Daniel M. Gerstein, PhD, is a national security professional and technology expert who has served in senior government positions as well as in uniform, industry, academia, and think tanks.

eISBN-13: 9781440879814

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440879807

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 304

Publication Date: 20220930

The Cost of Congress: What Americans Get for Their Money
Author(s): Kunz, Karen; Atsas, Stavros;

Contributors: Kunz, Karen; Atsas, Stavros;

Abstract:
Congressional ratings have fallen to single digits; citizens believe that Congress fails to do the things its members are publicly paid to do. What does Congress do for our dollars and how has that changed in the last fifty years?
What was the cost to taxpayers for Bill Clinton's impeachment hearings? What about the Benghazi investigation and efforts to obtain the votes required to repeal Obamacare while failing to consider Zika virus funding bills? What is the true cost of earmarks? Why do Congress members continue to get paid during government shutdowns?
Congress's increasing use of continuing resolutions and agencies' almost semi-annual preparations for government shutdowns come at a significant cost. Combining extensive documentary research with interviews of current and former members and staffers, The Cost of Congress assesses not only how Congress spends tax dollars on its operations but also what Americans receive for those dollars.
Kunz and Atsas assign dollar values, using federal data, to congressional practices and policies. They examine the costs of producing legislation, court challenges, and Supreme Court reversals. They also look at the costs of committee and special investigations, committee assignments, staffing and facilities, and such perks as the gym, meals, and franking. Readers—taxpayers from all walks of life—will come away with a comprehensive view of the costs of operating Congress.
Sheds light on the public costs of congressional lawmaking and operations as Congress becomes increasingly polarized and perceived as unable to govern</li>
Reveals the significant cost of Congress' increasing use of continuing resolutions and agencies' almost semi-annual preparations for government shutdowns</li>
Supplements conclusions developed through data analysis and statistical modeling with in-depth interviews with former and current members and staff that provide personal stories</li>
Provides insight into controversial events and decisions, such as the 1995 and 2013 government shutdowns, the closure of the Office of Science and Technology, and the reallocation of some legislator salaries from discretionary to mandatory spending</li>
</ul>

SortTitle: cost of congress: what americans get for their money

Keyword(s): Congressional Appropriations; Congressional Budget Office; Congressional Research Service; Congressional Spending; General Accountability Office; Legislative Branch Appropriations; Library of Congress; U.S. House of Representatives; Current Events and Issues: Politics and Government

Author Info:
Karen Kunzauthor
Stavros Atsasauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440858017

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440858000

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 376

Publication Date: 20220630

The Psychology of Inequity: Motivation and Beliefs
Contributors: Chin, Jean; Garcia, Yolanda; Blume, Arthur;

Abstract: Inequities still exist in today's society, and this book advances awareness, an equitable mindset, and transformative change toward the goal of eliminating inequities and promoting inclusiveness and social justice.Racialized inequity is injustice or unfairness and exists when prejudice or discrimination based on any aspect of difference precludes access of certain groups to the resources and benefits of society. This volume takes a new look at the psychology of inequity today. Have we progressed or regressed since the height of the civil rights movement of the 1960s? Through an examination of the motivations and beliefs behind inequities and injustices, this text aims to answer this question and any others that a scholar or general reader interested in social inequities and multiculturalism may have. Chapters address the motives that sustain inequity and reflect on the beliefs and behaviors linked to implicit responses to threats of change and loss of privilege posed by the inclusion of "others."Includes cutting-edge scholarship addressing racial inequitiesProvides contemporary examples of racial inequity viewed through new psychological lensesReviews the intersection of racial, economic, and mental health inequity among BIPOC citizensAddresses contemporary expressions of privilege and their relationships to social inequitiesIntroduces transformational approaches to improving education and health care

Editor(s): Chin, Jean; Garcia, Yolanda; Blume, Arthur;

SortTitle: psychology of inequity: motivation and beliefs

Keyword(s): Social Justice; Racism; Privilege; Prejudice; Multiculturalism; Microaggressions; Mental Health; Justice; Inequity; Healthcare; Education; Discrimination; Colonialism; Psychology: Social; Race and Ethnicity

Author Info:
Jean Lau Chineditor
Yolanda E. Garciaeditor
Arthur W. Blumeeditor

eISBN-13: 9781440877995

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440877988

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 264

Publication Date: 20220531

Series: Race and Ethnicity in Psychology

Progressive Relaxation Training: A Guide for Professionals, Students, and Researchers
Author(s): Hazlett-Stevens, Holly; Bernstein, Douglas;

Contributors: Hazlett-Stevens, Holly; Bernstein, Douglas;

Abstract: Offers comprehensive guidance for practitioners, students, and researchers in psychology, psychiatry, and counseling to teach relaxation to clients.Two clinical psychologists widely known for their writings on relaxation present state-of-the-art methods for teaching clients to ease muscle and mind tension to deal with stress and anxiety disorders, as well as other conditions where stress and anxiety play a role. Bernstein and Hazlett-Stevens explain who the targets for Progressive Relaxation Training (PRT) are; the rationale, basic procedures, and variations of PRT; the setting and possible problems and solutions of PRT; and how to assess a client's progress. They also address hypnosis, drugs, and PRT, as well as PRT used in a mindfulness-based clinical practice. Case studies and evaluative research in PRT are also included. Students and practitioners in psychology, psychiatry, and counseling will find this work of interest. This book may also be useful supplemental reading for behavior modification courses and practicum courses in behavior therapy.Case studies illustrate techniquesResearch included shows the benefits of PRTComprehensive coverage includes rationale, physiology, procedures, variations, problems and solutions, and assessment of progressDescriptions of recent neuroscience research show how PRT correlates in the brain

SortTitle: progressive relaxation training: a guide for professionals, students, and researchers

Keyword(s): Basic Procedures; Conditioned Relaxation; Differential Relaxation; History; Neuroscience; Physiology; Rationale; Setting; Targets; Health and Wellness: Medicine

Author Info:
Holly Hazlett-Stevensauthor
Douglas A. Bernsteinauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440873812

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440873805

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 264

Publication Date: 20220531

Biocrisis: Defining Biological Threats in U.S. Policy
Author(s): Mauroni, Albert;

Contributors: Mauroni, Albert;

Abstract:
This book examines the recent intersection of national security and public health regarding biological threats to the U.S. populace and proposes improvements to the executive and legislative development of U.S. policy addressing biological threat mitigation.
Over the last 20 years, the national security community has engaged with disease-related issues that have traditionally been the scope of public health agencies. The federal government's response has been to create a single national biodefense strategy, which has been largely ineffective in improving conditions due to poor terminology, a lack of leadership, and a failure to assess government programs.
Applying a public policy framework, Albert J. Mauroni examines how the government addresses biological threats—including disease prevention, bioterrorism response, military biodefense, biosurety, and agricultural biosecurity and food safety. He proposes a new approach to countering biological threats, arguing that lead agencies should focus on implementing discrete portfolios with annual assessments against clear and achievable objectives.

Examines each of the five biological threat sectors and identifies who develops and executes the policy for those sectors, what funding they receive, how each policy area's objectives are implemented, what congressional committees are involved, and who advocates for them

Covers policy evolution since the beginning of the 21st century and identifies the major milestones in biological threat mitigation

Unveils the real issues behind public health challenges, such as funding for disease prevention programs

Clarifies commonly misunderstood terminology, such as health security, biosecurity, and biodefense

SortTitle: biocrisis: defining biological threats in u.s. policy

Keyword(s): Academic Libraries; Researchers; Public Health; National Security; National Biopreparedness; Military Biological Defense; Health Security; Health Policy; Disease Prevention; Department of Defense; Bioterrorism Response; Biosurveillance; Biosecurity; Biosafety

Author Info:
Albert J. Mauroniauthor
Albert J. Mauroni is the director of the U.S. Air Force Center for Strategic Deterrence Studies at Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL.

eISBN-13: 9781440878886

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878879

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 296

Publication Date: 20220430

Series: Praeger Security International

#antisemitism: Coming of Age during the Resurgence of Hate
Author(s): Vinokor-Meinrath, Samantha;

Contributors: Vinokor-Meinrath, Samantha;

Abstract:
Exploring what it means to come of age in an era marked by increasing antisemitism, readers see through the eyes of Jewish Gen Zers how identities are shaped in response to and in defiance of antisemitism.
Using personal experiences, qualitative research, and the historic moment in which Generation Z is coming of age, Jewish educator Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath uses antisemitism from both the political left and the right to explore identity development among Jewish Generation Zers. With insights from educators, students, activists, and more, she holds a lens up to current antisemitism and its impact on the choices and opinions of the next generation of Jewish leaders.
Chapters cover Holocaust education for the final generation able to speak directly to Holocaust survivors and learn their stories firsthand; anti-Zionism as a modern manifestation of antisemitism; and how the realities of 21st-century America have shaped the modern Jewish experience, ranging from the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh to how Gen Zers use social media and understand diversity. The core of this book is a collection of stories: of intersectional identity, of minority affiliations, and of overcoming adversity in order to flourish and thrive.

Provides a comprehensive deep dive into multifaceted manifestations of modern antisemitism and their impact on the emerging Jewish identities of Generation Z

Explores the common thread of antisemitism through the lens of Israel, the Holocaust, social media, and racial justice during a large national uptick in anti-Jewish hatred

Offers personal and research-based perspectives on how antisemitism impacts the modern American Jewish experience.

SortTitle: #antisemitism: coming of age during the resurgence of hate

Keyword(s): Academic Libraries; Minority Identity Development; Jewish Life; Jewish Identity; Jewish Education; Israel; Holocaust; Generation Z; Congregation Tree of Life Shooting; Antisemitism; Current Events and Issues: Society; Religion: Society

Author Info:
Samantha A. Vinokor-Meinrathauthor
Samantha A. Vinokor-Meinrath, EdD, is senior director of knowledge, ideas, and learning at the Jewish Education Project in New York.

eISBN-13: 9781440879005

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878992

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 192

Publication Date: 20220531

Marine and Coastal Law: Cases and Materials, 3rd Edition
Author(s): Nixon, Dennis; Daly, Michael; Farady, Susan; Porter, Read; Wyman, Julia;

Contributors: Nixon, Dennis; Daly, Michael; Farady, Susan; Porter, Read; Wyman, Julia;

Abstract:
This extensively updated third edition of the classic casebook Marine and Coastal Law provides readers with an authoritative, comprehensive, and up-to-date guide to landmark laws, regulations, and legal decisions governing the United States' vast marine and coastal resources.
This thoroughly revised and updated third edition of the prestigious Marine and Coastal Law casebook provides an essential overview of landmark legal decisions and statutory provisions in U.S. marine and coastal law, with a particular emphasis on regulatory changes and legal conflicts involving climate change, coastal resilience/protection, and sea level rise. In addition to a thorough updating of the contents of the second edition (including editorial commentary on every case), this new revised edition features extensive new content, including two entirely new chapters and new "learning objectives" for each chapter.
Produced by five experts in U.S. marine law, this third edition stands as an accessible and invaluable resource for both lay readers and legal professionals who are seeking greater understanding of the ever-evolving and frequently contentious laws and regulations governing U.S. and international fisheries, maritime shipping and transport, offshore oil and mineral resources, climate change mitigation strategies, coastal protection, marine pollution, and port and harbor operations.

Clear and incisive editorial commentary on every case from recognized experts in the field of marine law

Coverage for two centuries of changes to maritime and coastal law in the U.S., from the 1800s to 2020

Extensive discussion and explanation of legal doctrines, concepts, and principles that provide the foundation for U.S. maritime law

"Learning Objectives" for each chapter to aid understanding of each case

SortTitle: marine and coastal law: cases and materials, 3rd edition

Edition: 3

Keyword(s): Coastal Law; Marine Law; Marine Pollution; Fisheries; Climate Change; Sea Level Rise; Public Trust Doctrine; Riparian Rights; Coastal Development; Energy Development; Admiralty Law; Shipping; International Trade; Climate Change and Rising Sea Levels; Shipping and Transport

Author Info:
Dennis W. Nixonauthor
Michael J. Dalyauthor
Susan E. Faradyauthor
Read D. Porterauthor
Julia B. Wymanauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440877407

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440877391

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 544

Publication Date: 20220331

Hollywood's Native Americans: Stories of Identity and Resistance
Author(s): Aleiss, Angela;

Contributors: Aleiss, Angela;

Abstract:
This book highlights the contributions and careers of Native Americans who have carved impressive careers in Hollywood from the silent film era of the early 1900s to the present, becoming advocates for their heritage.
This book explores how the heritage and behind-the-scenes activities of Native American actors and filmmakers helped shape their own movie images. Native artists have impacted movies for more than a century, but until recently their presence had passed largely unrecognized. From the silent era to contemporary movies, this book features leading Native American actors whose voices have reached a broad audience and are part of the larger conversation about the exploitation of underrepresented people in Hollywood.
Each chapter highlights Native actors in lead or supporting roles as well as filmmakers whose movies were financed and distributed by Hollywood studios. The text further explores how a "pan-Indian heritage" that applies to all tribes in terms of spirituality, historical trauma, and a version of ceremony and storytelling have shaped these performers' movie identities. It will appeal to a wide range of readers, including fans of Westerns, history buffs of American popular cinema, and students and scholars of Native American studies.

Interviews with today's Native American actors and filmmakers

Rare photos of Native artists in film and behind the scenes

Foreword by noted film historian and archivist Jan-Christopher Horak

Stories of the emergence of Native women in Hollywood

Contributions of Native American "consultants" in the movie industry

Script revisions of early films highlighting the heritage of Native actors

SortTitle: hollywood's native americans: stories of identity and resistance

Keyword(s): American Indians; Westerns; Television; Native Americans; Hollywood; Films; California; Bedard, Irene; George, Dan; Images of Native Americans; Miles, Elaine; Native Americans in Television; Representation of Minorities; Representations of Native Women; Rogers, Will; Sampson, Will

Author Info:
Jan-Christoppher Horak
Angela Aleissauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440871573

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440871566

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 234

Publication Date: 20220331

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Author(s): Mou Chakraborty, Samantha Harlow, and Heather Moorefield-Lang

Contributors: Chakraborty, Mou; Harlow, Samantha; Moorefield-Lang, Heather;

Abstract:
COVID-19 shifted library services and resources; this book includes narratives of lessons learned and sustainable practices to prepare educators and librarians for any challenges that might arise in the future.
All different types of libraries (academic, public, special, and school) were impacted by the pandemic, and librarians learned valuable lessons about how to shift and transition in a challenging time.
In this informative book, librarians, instructional designers, educators, and faculty from all over the world write about how they pivoted services and resources online to continue to serve patrons during a pandemic and beyond, as well as which services and programs will be sustainable and scalable. Online delivery of programs and services allows librarians to respond to many different situations, emergencies, and challenges, and this book is a record of the lessons that librarians learned and the practices they'll implement in the future based on their experiences with COVID-19. Sustainable Online Library Services and Resources showcases a diverse range of perspectives on how online learning has changed and grown with a focus on what library services and resources are here to stay.

Explains how to sustain a wide variety of successful virtual library programming and services post-pandemic</li>

Includes diverse librarian voices on sustainable and scalable online services and resources and overcoming challenges in a post COVID-19 landscape</li>

Offers key takeaways from changes in library workflows due to COVID-19</li>
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Editor(s): Chakraborty, Mou; Harlow, Samantha; Moorefield-Lang, Heather;

SortTitle: sustainable online library services and resources: learning from the pandemic

Keyword(s): Staff Wellbeing; Rural Libraries; Reference Services; Public Libraries; Programming; Professional Development; Information Literacy; Hiring; Higher Education Research; Gaming; Chat Services; Academic Libraries; Archives; Management and Administration

Author Info:
Mou Chakrabortyeditor
Samantha Harloweditor
Heather Moorefield-Langeditor

eISBN-13: 9781440879265

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440879258

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 268

Publication Date: 20221005

Making the Most of Your ILS: A User's Guide to Evaluating and Optimizing Library Systems
Author(s): Gates, Lynn; Tonyan, Joel;

Contributors: Gates, Lynn; Tonyan, Joel;

Abstract:
Systems administrators, librarians, and library staff will learn key principles and methods for securing their ILS and understand how to configure and optimize their library catalog by improving data management practices, streamlining existing workflows, and documenting their system's configuration.
The integrated library system (ILS) plays a central role in every library's operations, but is your ILS optimized to ensure maximum productivity? Are you taking advantage of the features added since you implemented it? Walking readers through a wide-ranging ILS review, this book will help you ensure systems are properly configured, produce better documentation, and evaluate staff workflows.
The authors—a director of collections and content and a director of user experience—created a comprehensive plan for reviewing an ILS, starting with planning the project and deciding whom to include. They discuss basic ILS security principles, including keeping patron data safe and the importance of reviewing staff permissions. After the basics, the authors go in-depth on reviewing codes and figuring out how different parts of an ILS work together as well as how to review those areas, and they offer ideas on how to stay up-to-date with your ILS, such as where to look for information on issues, updates, and new features. Several methods for analyzing and documenting workflows are also discussed.

Come away with a better overall understanding of your integrated library system
Understand the importance of regularly reviewing your system configuration and revisiting past decisions
Learn how to increase the efficiency of your library by reviewing and optimizing existing workflows
Gain a better understanding of system security, including how to protect patron data and system configuration from hacking and unauthorized access
Learn how to provide better services and experiences to patrons through streamlined workflows and more secure data

SortTitle: Making the Most of Your ILS: A User's Guide to Evaluating and Optimizing Library Systems

Keyword(s): Academic Libraries; Workflow Optimization; Workflow Analysis; System Security; System Optimization; System Configuration; System Administration; Library Administration; Integrated Library Systems; Documentation; Assessment; Acquisitions and Collection Management: Records Management

Author Info:
Lynn E. Gatesauthor
Joel D. Tonyanauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440876387

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440876370

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 164

Publication Date: 20221201

From At-Risk to At-Promise: Academic Libraries Supporting Student Success
Author(s): Vecchione, Amy; McGraw, Cathlene;

Contributors: Vecchione, Amy; McGraw, Cathlene;

Abstract:
Academic library workers will learn how to collaborate with staff in academic advising and student services to improve undergraduate student belonging, retention rates, and graduation rates for at-promise students.
As the demographics of student populations change, many students require additional or different support to be successful in their college careers. Meanwhile, higher education is under pressure to reduce budgets and serve more students within certain areas of the university, including the library, academic advising, and other student services. Academic librarians and student success administrators can collaborate to create additional pathways for students who struggle to succeed.
Authors Vecchione and McGraw provide a roadmap for library employees and student success administrators to initiate and develop discussions on college campuses to define and address these emergent student needs. Through a selection of case studies and historical context, readers will learn how to define what student success looks like and how to design custom services to address student barriers to that success. Library employees and student success professionals both serve students at the margins. These readers will acquire skills to enhance student success initiatives and strengthen collaborations with one another.

Identify the barriers that limit undergraduate students' success in higher education

Develop a plan for collaboration and partnership between library workers and student success administrators at any institution

Obtain deeper knowledge and understanding regarding the history of student success and existing support structures at universities

Understand the changing nature of higher education and how the system has perpetuated privileges, hegemonic knowledge, awareness, and skills

SortTitle: From At-Risk to At-Promise: Academic Libraries Supporting Student Success

Keyword(s): Academic Libraries; Student Success; Professional Development; Partnerships; Outreach; High-Impact Practices; Design Thinking; Collaboration; Case Studies; At-Risk Students; At-Promise Students; Academic Library Services; Adult Services and Programs

Author Info:
Amy E. Vecchioneauthor
Cathlene E. McGrawauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440876363

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440876356

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 154

Publication Date: 20221107

Disabilities and the Library: Fostering Equity for Patrons and Staff with Differing Abilities
Author(s): Clayton A. Copeland

Contributors: Copeland, Clayton;

Abstract:
Librarians need to understand the needs and abilities of differently abled patrons, and anyone responsible for hiring and managing librarians must know how to provide an equitable environment. This book serves as an educational resource for both groups.
Understanding the needs and abilities of patrons who are differently abled increases librarians' ability to serve them from childhood through adulthood. While some librarians are fortunate to have had coursework to help them understand the needs and abilities of the differently abled, many have had little experience working with this diverse group. In addition, many persons who are differently abled are—or would like to become—librarians.
Disabilities and the Library helps readers understand the challenges faced by people who are differently abled, both as patrons and as information professionals. Readers will learn to assess their library's physical facilities, programming, staff, and continuing education to ensure that their libraries are prepared to include people of all abilities. Inclusive programming and collection development suggestions will help librarians to meet the needs of patrons and colleagues with mobility and dexterity problems, learning differences, hearing and vision limitations, sensory and cognitive challenges, autism, and more. Additional information is included about assistive and adaptive technologies and web accessibility. Librarians will value this accessible and important book as they strive for equity and inclusivity.

Identifies the differently abled who are patrons and employees in libraries
Details the needs and abilities of a special clientele
Encourages the interest of management in hiring applicants who are differently abled
Includes chapters written by working librarians, educators, and researchers
Offers advice to strengthen services, programming, collection development, accessibility, and legal compliance

Editor(s): Copeland, Clayton;

SortTitle: Disabilities and the Library: Fostering Equity for Patrons and Staff with Differing Abilities

Keyword(s): Adaptive Technologies; Assistive Technologies; Continuing Education; Differently Abled; Inclusive Collections; Inclusive Environments; Inclusive Programming; Staffing; Librarianship: Philosophy, Values, and Issues; Management and Administration

Author Info:
Blanche Woolls
Clayton A. Copelandeditor

eISBN-13: 9781440859083

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440859076

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 532

Publication Date: 20221231

Kids' Books and Maker Activities: 150 Perfect Pairings
Author(s): Cox, Marge;

Contributors: Cox, Marge;

Abstract:
This book connects to the new AASL standards, ISTE Standards for Students, and provides simple directions for using a variety of books to create maker activities that deepen the reading experience.
Books and maker activities help children to associate reading with hands-on learning. For educators looking for additional ways to engage youngsters in reading and maker activities, this book provides the perfect hands-on connection.
Providing connections to the new AASL standards and the ISTE Standards for Students with simple directions for using a variety of books to create maker activities, this book can help elementary teachers and librarians to enhance and deepen the reading experience. Featured books represent a variety of genres for kindergarten through sixth-grade students and highlights very current titles as well as classics.
The book is based on actual experiences with students and staff who have enjoyed and benefited from these activities in their elementary school library. The author's forty years of educational experience ensure the reliability and practicality of this resource that readers can trust and use every day.
Helps readers to see how a variety of genres can be connected to maker activities</li>
Shows readers how makerspaces can be created economically</li>
Draws connections from AASL and ISTE standards to maker activities</li></UL>

SortTitle: kids' books and maker activities: 150 perfect pairings

Keyword(s): AASL Standards; Activities Makerspaces; Biographies; Fantasy; Graphics; Historical Fiction; Information/Nonfiction; ISTE Standards for Students; Poetry; Realistic Fiction; Librarian's Instructional Role: Curriculum and Instruction, K-12

Author Info:
Tom Bober
Marge Coxauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440875687

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440875670

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 376

Publication Date: 20221017

Promoting African American Writers: Library Partnerships for Outreach, Programming, and Literacy
Author(s): Jackson-Brown, Grace;

Contributors: Jackson-Brown, Grace;

Abstract:
Learn how to successfully develop diverse programming through reading books by African American authors, and how to build strong partnerships among libraries, public organizations, and academic departments for multicultural outreach.
Promoting African American Writers is written for librarians and others who are committed to developing programming that promotes reading of books by African American authors and books with multicultural themes. It is an outreach guide to be used by librarians, other educators, and community service advocates to develop educational programming that helps young people find their voices. It supports creativity and teaching of critical thinking skills to youth through literature.
Grace Jackson-Brown is an academic librarian with more than 25 years of professional experience and a personal passion for developing educational cultural library programming. Over the years, her efforts forged mutual working bonds between institutions of higher learning with community organizations in the spirit of community engagement and for the goals of promoting diversity and reading to K-16 youth. In this book, she teaches readers how to duplicate her efforts and build fruitful partnerships of their own.
Readers will find information for developing K–16 youth programs around diversity and reading that are fun and educational</li>
Readers will discover outreach ideas that involve academic librarians' involvement in community engagement and service projects</li>
Readers will learn important elements for building successful collaborative partnerships from case study examples of community advocates, K-16 administrators, classroom instructors, and librarians working together in support of literacy and diversity programming</li></UL>

SortTitle: promoting african american writers: library partnerships for outreach, programming, and literacy

Keyword(s): African American Read-In; African American Writers; Community Engagement; Diversity; Literacy; Literature; Multicultural Themes; Outreach; Partnerships; Adult Services and Programs; Management and Administration: Marketing and Promotion

Author Info:
Grace M. Jackson-Brownauthor
Grace M. Jackson-Brown is a professor for research and instruction at Missouri State University Libraries in Springfield, MO. She is chairperson of the Springfield African American Read-In.

eISBN-13: 9781440870286

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440870279

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 164

Publication Date: 20221130

Social Justice at Storytime: Promoting Inclusive Children's Programs
Author(s): Adams, Shannon; Hough, Lauren;

Contributors: Adams, Shannon; Hough, Lauren;

Abstract:
Youth librarians and early literacy educators will find this book a helpful tool for making storytimes more inclusive and better representative of their community and the world at large.
Written by two experienced librarians from one of the nation's most diverse metroplexes, Social Justice at Storytime provides a real-world, hands-on guide to storytimes that will help young people become more socially aware, empathetic, and confident. Storytimes can be a welcoming space for all members of the community. Anyone presenting storytime to young children can use these suggestions to broaden children's understanding of the often-confusing situations they see and hear around them. It is possible to discuss race, gender/sexuality, and diverse abilities in a child-appropriate way. Making social justice a part of an existing or new storytime practice provides an early literacy approach to including children in timely conversations.
Readers of this thoughtful book will not only become more socially aware and empathetic, but they will also be equipped to choose diverse books and songs, make thoughtful and inclusive language choices, become more in tune with their diverse communities, and handle concerns from caregivers or administrators.

Understand the library's role in social justice and how to apply a social justice lens to current practices</li>

Address community or administrative concerns</li>

Learn to think more inclusively</li>

Expand your knowledge of diverse book titles and techniques for picking new books and music</li>

Learn how to consciously choose the language you use</li>
</ul>

SortTitle: social justice at storytime: promoting inclusive children's programs

Keyword(s): Diversity; Social Justice; Social Emotional Learning; Race; Public Libraries; Professional Development; Own Voices; Mental Health; Inclusion; Immigrant Experience; Gender; Equity; Early Literacy; Children's and Young Adult Programs: Storytelling, Resources and Collections

Author Info:
Shannon Adamsauthor
Lauren Houghauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440876400

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440876394

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 162

Publication Date: 20220928

Copyright and Course Reserves: Legal Issues and Best Practices for Academic Libraries
Author(s): Myers, Carla;

Contributors: Myers, Carla;

Abstract:
With the guidance of this book, academic librarians wishing to provide print, electronic, and streaming media (music and film) course reserve services for their campus communities can do so in compliance with U.S. copyright law.
Many academic libraries offer print and electronic course reserve services that encourage learning by connecting students and faculty with less expensive and supplementary educational materials. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions regarding how U.S. copyright law affects course reserve services; as a result, many academic libraries restrict the scope of the services they provide or refrain from pursuing new options, such as media reserves, out of fear of violating the law or being sued for copyright infringement.
Copyright and Course Reserves addresses this problem, providing authoritative advice for making print, electronic, and media course reserves available in compliance with U.S. copyright law. It explains options for implementing and sustaining media reserve services through which students and faculty can access online music, sound recordings, and film. Additionally, short examples from a wide range of libraries explore real-world scenarios and current issues related to course reserve services to help readers better understand and apply the information found in the book.
Covers the legal issues that are relevant to print, electronic, and media course reserve services</li>
Offers best practices for ensuring compliance with the law</li>
Includes tips and strategies for implementing and expanding reserve services in a cost-effective manner</li>
Provides practical solutions for managing and marketing reserve services</li>
</ul>

SortTitle: copyright and course reserves: legal issues and best practices for academic libraries

Keyword(s): Cataloguing; Collection Development; Copyright Policy; Electronic Reserves; Fair Use; Literacy Standards; Media Reserves; Open Access Resources; Print Reserves; Management and Administration: Copyright and Intellectual Property; Acquisitions and Collection Management

Author Info:
Carla S. Myersauthor
Carla S. Myers is associate professor and coordinator of scholarly communications for the Miami University Libraries, Ohio. She is a recipient of the Robert L. Oakley Memorial Scholarship.

eISBN-13: 9781440862045

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440862038

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 312

Publication Date: 20221031

The Art of Communication: A Librarian's Guide for Successful Leadership, Collaboration, and Advocacy
Author(s): Weisburg, Hilda K.;

Contributors: Weisburg, Hilda K.;

Abstract:
Librarians will learn communication skills that help them develop as leaders, build community, and advocate for their libraries.
Librarians understand the importance of making the value of the library known to stakeholders. In this informative and conversational book, Hilda K. Weisburg gradually builds librarians' communication skills, which are intrinsic to the success of library programs and services. Being able to effectively communicate as a sender and receiver of messages is a vital leadership skill, and librarians must master all the multi-faceted ways people exchange information in order to grow as leaders.
Throughout the book, librarians will learn communication basics and the obstacles that interfere with successful communication. The chapters in part one detail the three components of communication; part two prepares librarians to cope with difficult communications; and part three gives librarians further techniques to ensure their messages are cohesive and strategic as they reach out to stakeholders.
The book's goal is for librarians to feel confident about using their newly learned communication skills for advocacy. As their value to the library community grows, they will be able to strategically use the relationships their communications have built to create positive change.

Learn to communicate strategically and use communication to advance the library program</li>

Understand leadership both as a job necessity and as a tool</li>

Connect with timely topics, such as anti-racist communication and unintentional racism</li>

Discover how librarians may have inadvertently muddled their messages and how to ensure they come through loud and clear</li>

Learn to recognize the role of emotions in communication and how to manage them as a sender and a receiver</li>
</ul>

SortTitle: art of communication: a librarian's guide for successful leadership, collaboration, and advocacy

Keyword(s): Academic Libraries; Self-Care; School Libraries; Public Libraries; Professional Development; Marketing; Managing; Library Stakeholders; Emotions; Community Building; Communication; Bias; Advocacy; Management and Administration: Human Resources and Communication

Author Info:
Kathy Carroll
Hilda K. Weisburgauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440878961

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878954

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 222

Publication Date: 20221031

What Primary Sources Teach: Lessons for Every Classroom
Author(s): Hoyer, Jen; Holt, Kaitlin; Pelaez, Julia;

Contributors: Hoyer, Jen; Holt, Kaitlin; Pelaez, Julia;

Abstract:
Build confidence in delivering primary source–based instruction with easily adaptable, skill-based lessons that can be used in a variety of learning environments. Each lesson offers suggestions for differentiating instruction with diverse audiences, worksheets, and activity templates.
What Primary Sources Teach provides practical and transferable lesson plans focused on skill-based instruction, including step-by-step instructions; ideas for differentiation; corresponding teaching tools, such as worksheets and activity templates; and suggestions for assessment. This book includes resources that are intuitive to classroom teachers and easily adoptable by librarians and informal educators tasked with translating their current primary source-based instruction to a K–12 environment.
This book celebrates the role of primary source education and provides a wide range of educators with a shared language for articulating the relevance of teaching with primary sources. The reader will build confidence delivering primary source-based instruction as they work their way through the lesson plans, tools, and resources offered in this book. Eventually, they will feel comfortable designing lesson plans of their own for primary source–based instruction.

Skill-based adaptable lesson plans rooted in use of primary sources</li>

A chapter that helps instructors adapt lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse learners and classroom types</li>

Lessons include Common Core State Standards and Guidelines for Teaching With Primary Sources (SAA-ACRL/RBMS 2018) alignment as a resource for articulating the benefits of primary source-based instruction to K–12 instructional leads and administrators</li>
</ul>

SortTitle: what primary sources teach: lessons for every classroom

Keyword(s): Young Adult; Teaching with Primary Sources; Standards-Aligned Teaching; Research Skills; Political Cartoons; Lesson Plans; K–12 Education; Information Literacy; Historic Maps; Higher Education; Diverse Classroom Types; Differentiation; Common Core State Standards; Building Student Agency; Archives

Author Info:
Jen Hoyerauthor
Kaitlin H. Holtauthor
Julia Pelaezauthor
author

eISBN-13: 9781440878565

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878558

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 182

Publication Date: 20220826

Auditing Diversity in Library Collections
Author(s): Voels, Sarah;

Contributors: Voels, Sarah;

Abstract:
After explaining the importance of diversity audits, this book offers a range of options for how to go about conducting them.
Library collections serve as a reflection of their communities and the wider world, and audits are the best way to assess the inclusivity of these collections. In this practical book, Sarah Voels helps libraries meet the challenge of doing a diversity audit.
The task of auditing a collection for its diversity is essential to the development of a reflective collection. Conducting a diversity audit gives library professionals a realistic and accurate assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the materials they provide their readers. Only with this information at hand can libraries work toward improvement. But what's the best way to conduct an audit? What criteria should be used? How can audits be tailored to specific communities? How much will it cost, and how much time will it take?
Voels has taken away the guesswork by surveying a wide range of libraries that have performed diversity audits and sharing their successes and challenges. She suggests best practices while acknowledging that each library's specific situation will be unique. All libraries considering a diversity audit will benefit from this guide.

Helps readers apply other libraries' experience with diversity audits to their own situations</li>

Shares the knowledge and experience gained during library diversity audits and highlights the lessons learned</li>

Introduces diversity audits across industries and applies them to libraries</li>

Includes an annotated list of resources to help support the development of a diverse collection</li>
</ul>

SortTitle: auditing diversity in library collections

Keyword(s): Academic Libraries; School Libraries; Representation; Readers' Advisory; Public Libraries; Professional Development; Inclusivity; Diversity Audit; Diversity; Collection Development; Cataloging; Acquisitions and Collection Management; Librarianship: Philosophy, Values, and Issues

Author Info:
Rosalind A. Washington
Sarah Voelsauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440878756

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878749

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 160

Publication Date: 20220831

Advocating Digital Citizenship: Resources for the Library and Classroom
Author(s): Rogers-Whitehead, Carrie; Milstead, Amy; Farris-Hill, Lindi;

Contributors: Rogers-Whitehead, Carrie; Milstead, Amy; Farris-Hill, Lindi;

Abstract:
In this down-to-earth guide, educators will learn successful strategies for embedding digital citizenship into their library and school instruction.
Digital citizenship, the ethical and responsible use of technology, is more important than ever for 21st-century learners and families—all of whom are spending increasingly long hours behind screens. Because libraries and schools are often the mediators between technology and individuals, educators must know what digital citizenship is and how they can understand, program, and promote it.
In Advocating Digital Citizenship, readers will learn from a public librarian and two current school librarians a wealth of real-life, easy-to-follow strategies to make libraries healthy, equitable, and safe digital spaces for everyone. Covering complex but important topics like digital law, digital etiquette, and media literacy, the authors help librarians and teachers establish a curriculum, write programming, and collaborate with colleagues to achieve buy-in at all levels.
Educators will benefit from a chapter dedicated to lesson plans, and a practical appendix includes digital citizenship program outlines, policy and procedure documents, and conversation prompts around technology to share with families. In our current climate, which requires so many new digital experiences for people of all ages, digital citizenship instruction is timely and essential.

Includes ideas, sample program outlines, and resources for librarians to bring digital citizenship to family, adult, and youth programming</li>

Helps guide library policy to make the library a healthy, equitable, and safe space for everyone.</li>

Includes discussions, resources, and advice on bridging the digital divide with students, teachers, parents, and the community</li>

Provides librarians in both public and school environments with advice and resources for keeping their patrons safe and private on PACs, devices, and more</li>

Offers curriculum guides and sample standards-based lesson plans for implementation in grades K–12</li>

Offers ideas to encourage youth creativity, participatory culture, and active online citizenship</li>
</ul>

SortTitle: advocating digital citizenship: resources for the library and classroom

Keyword(s): Collaboration; School Libraries; Public Libraries; Professional Development; Online Safety; Media Literacy; Library Programming; Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; Digital Literacy; Digital Inclusion; Digital Citizenship; Curriculum Development

Author Info:
Carrie Rogers-Whiteheadauthor
Amy O. Milsteadauthor
Lindi Farris-Hillauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440878909

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878893

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 192

Publication Date: 20220831

Digital Visual Literacy: The Librarian's Quick Guide
Author(s): Fox, Nicole;

Contributors: Fox, Nicole;

Abstract: Designed to introduce visual literacy to instructional librarians, this book shows librarians how to make visual literacy relevant and engaging by framing it as a digital skill.Millions of images are uploaded to social media every day, and students are increasingly being asked to participate in such image-rich research projects as websites and blogs. Image manipulation and photo editing are commonplace, but the visual literacy skills needed to detect that kind of misinformation aren't.Students need help learning how to find, evaluate, and use images in an ethical and effective manner. Digital Visual Literacy is designed to introduce visual literacy to instructional librarians. This concise introduction teaches visual literacy as a digital skill, complete with digital humanities-based workshops and assignments to make instruction informative and engaging. It covers all aspects of visual literacy, from copyright to image evaluation. Each chapter clearly explains visual literacy standards and proficiencies and offers practical instructional assignments, in-class demonstrations, and more through the use of digital humanities tools.Helps clarify visual literacy, explains its importance, and teaches how to get students thinking about itDemonstrates how to integrate digital humanities tools into instruction more effectivelyFeatures demonstrations and assignments that can be used in any class by a wide variety of librarians

SortTitle: digital visual literacy: the librarian's quick guide

Keyword(s): Academic Libraries; Visual Literacy; Public Domain; Library Instruction; Information Literacy; Includes In-Class Demonstrations; Includes Assignments; Digital Technology; Digital Literacy; Digital Images; Digital Humanities; Copyright

Author Info:
Nicole M. Foxauthor
Nicole M. Fox, MLIS, is assistant professor and research and instruction librarian at Belmont University, where she teaches instructional library sessions in a variety of undergraduate courses.

eISBN-13: 9781440875182

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440875175

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 102

Publication Date: 20220422

The Complete Guide to Open Scholarship
Author(s): Martin, Victoria;

Contributors: Martin, Victoria;

Abstract: Offers librarians an authoritative overview of the full spectrum of significant issues and controversies related to open scholarship in a candid and fair-minded manner.There has long been a debate about openness in scholarship, and even the term itself continues to be debated. Openness is a complex and multidimensional concept, and its nature in scholarship continually evolves. One of the hindrances to the transition to greater openness in academia is this lack of clear understanding about how it fits into the practice of scholarly communication.To ensure that librarians as knowledge managers can better educate scholars about the benefits and challenges of open scholarship, Victoria Martin's The Complete Guide to Open Scholarship brings clarity to the concept of openness, tests assumptions concerning it, and strikes the right balance between breaking down complex ideas into simpler ones and honoring the reader's intelligence and previous knowledge of the subject. Readers will learn the history of openness in scholarship as well as several ways in which openness can be perceived. Drawing on specific examples, Martin discusses the most prominent scholarly models based on openness, barriers to openness, concerns about openness in scholarship, and the future of open scholarship.Uses scholarly literature, professional experience, and real-life examples to discuss opennessTackles barriers to openness and concerns about openness in scholarshipShows how openness fits into the full life cycle of scholarship, from idea creation to data collection and the distribution of final research resultsInterrogates the likely future of open scholarship

SortTitle: complete guide to open scholarship

Keyword(s): Academic Libraries; Scholarly Communication; Research Publication; Open Science; Open Scholarship; Open Educational Resources; Open Data; Open Access; Librarianship; Intellectual Property; History of Openness; Librarianship: Philosophy, Values, and Issues

Author Info:
Victoria Martinauthor
Victoria Martin is a librarian with more than 18 years of professional experience in academic librarianship.

eISBN-13: 9781440872815

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440872808

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 220

Publication Date: 20220531

Practical Marketing for the Academic Library
Author(s): Villamor, Stephanie; Shotick, Kimberly;

Contributors: Villamor, Stephanie; Shotick, Kimberly;

Abstract:
This down-to-earth book offers practical marketing solutions for reaching students, faculty, and administration in community college and university libraries, based on real-world examples of team-based communication and practice.
In an age in which federal funding for libraries is being cut, libraries of every size and type must prove their value. Practical Marketing for the Academic Library offers academic librarians approachable methods for marketing to students, faculty, and administration, and it also inspires them to attempt new structures for marketing initiatives, including encouraging existing staff to form teams with wide ranges of skills. Librarians from all academic libraries, including at community colleges, can incorporate these ideas even when budgets are tight and staff is limited.
While there are many books on library marketing, few specifically cover the diversity within academic institutions and the student body as well as how to target marketing to faculty and administrations. Villamor and Shotick approach library marketing from diverse perspectives and teach readers how to increase student engagement, assess library programs, and connect library marketing to the goals of the overall institution.

Provides practical applications of marketing techniques that can be implemented even without a designated "marketing librarian" on staff
Provides ideas and inspiration for expanding beyond traditional library marketing of academic services and into marketing to a student as a whole person
Addresses the specific needs of a diverse student population that is typical of both community colleges and other academic libraries
Addresses the topic of marketing to both faculty and administrators, who are often missing from discussions of marketing library services typically—but wrongly—deemed just for students

SortTitle: practical marketing for the academic library

Keyword(s): Administration; Assessment; Diversity; Empathetic Marketing; Faculty and Staff; Inclusion; Marketing Team; Outreach; Student Events; Management and Administration: Marketing and Promotion; Adult Services and Programs

Author Info:
Stephanie Espinoza Villamorauthor
Kimberly Shotickauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440872235

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440872228

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 158

Publication Date: 20220531

LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Children's Librarianship: Policies, Programs, and Practices
Author(s): Green, Lucy; Spiering, Jenna; Kitzie, Vanessa; Erlanger, Julia;

Contributors: Green, Lucy; Spiering, Jenna; Kitzie, Vanessa; Erlanger, Julia;

Abstract:
This book breaks new ground, offering school and public librarians serving children in grades K–8 a roadmap for implementing and upholding queer-inclusive programs, policies, and services.
School and public librarians are serving ever greater numbers of LGBTQIA+ children and families. Transgender children may begin to express a strong sense of gender identity as early as 2–3 years of age. Children are also identifying as gay much sooner than earlier generations—often between the ages of 7 and 12. Additionally, more children than ever before are living with LGBTQIA+ caregivers.

In seeking to make our programs and services inclusive and equitable for these growing populations, librarians may court controversy and face community backlash from patrons who feel queer-inclusive content is inappropriate for young children. This book codifies a set of best practices for librarians as they rise to this challenge, defining queer-inclusive programs, identifying potential barriers to implementation, and offering strategies and resources to overcome them.

Focuses on inclusive library programs and services for children in grades K–8, not teens or adults
Pushes librarians to see beyond the collection when considering young LGBTQIA+ patrons' needs
Guides librarians through the process of adapting their existing services and practices for greater inclusivity
Equips librarians to confront community pushback against inclusive children's programming

SortTitle: lgbtqia+ inclusive children's librarianship: policies, programs, and practices

Keyword(s): Author Visits; Book Clubs; Communication Materials; Community Protest; Displays; Family Programming; Hypervisibility; Internet Filtering; Intersectionality; Instructional Partnerships; LGBTQIA+ Terminology; Meeting Spaces; Patron Records; Privacy; Professional Developent; Readers Advisory; Restrooms; Self-censorship; Storytimes; Verbal Interactions

Author Info:
Lucy Santos Greenauthor
Jenna Spieringauthor
Vanessa Lynn Kitzieauthor
Julia Erlangerauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440876783

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440876776

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 152

Publication Date: 20220531

School Library Management, 8th Edition
Author(s): Carl A. Harvey II and Audrey P. Church, Editors

Contributors: Harvey, Carl; Church, Audrey;

Abstract:
Highlighting activities and discussion questions that will pique student interest and facilitate instruction, the 8th edition of this well-known school library text gathers management articles into a ready-to-use volume that showcases current best practices.
This 8th edition of School Library Management offers a fully updated collection of articles designed to guide both new and practicing school librarians. It gathers information about the issues and trends in the field, programming ideas, and advice from school library leaders. Contemporary articles from the past five years of School Library Connection bring this edition up to the present.
Carefully curated chapters address today's best practices to improve school library programs, integrating technology considerations throughout each of the sections. Authors cover timely topics such as equity, diversity, and inclusion; budgets; copyright; librarian professional development; evaluation; and advocacy. Each chapter begins with an introduction to put issues into context and ends with activities that will help librarians further explore.
All readers will appreciate this volume as "one-stop shopping" for readings that address best practices in light of major new guiding documents and standards in the school library field.

Presents a fully updated collection of School Library Connection articles

Reflects the knowledge of authors who teach required school library management courses

Includes questions and activities to aid in instruction

Editor(s): Harvey, Carl; Church, Audrey;

SortTitle: school library management, 8th edition

Edition: 8

Keyword(s): Leadership; School Library; Management; Advocacy; Budgets; Communication; Cultural Competencies; Ethics; Evaluation; Facilities; Nuts and Bolts; Management and Administration; Librarianship: Philosophy, Values, and Issues

Author Info:
Carl A. Harvey IIeditor
Audrey P. Churcheditor

eISBN-13: 9781440877469

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440877452

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 330

Publication Date: 20220430

Bringing Heart and Mind into Storytime: Using Books and Activities to Teach Empathy, Tenacity, Kindness, and Other Big Ideas
Author(s): McNeil, Heather;

Contributors: McNeil, Heather;

Abstract:
Learn how to use children's books during storytime to approach sensitive topics and increase children's social-emotional wellness—and how to create storytimes that are engaging, participative, and FUN!
The emotional challenges many children experience consume the time of teachers, exhaust parents, and sometimes lead children toward behaviors that prohibit social and academic success. Storytime to the rescue! Library storytimes prepare children for kindergarten; storytimes at home and in preschools allow teachers, parents, and children to think and talk about empathy and the importance of honoring your own and others' feelings.
In Bringing Heart and Mind into Storytime, Heather McNeil teaches librarians and teachers how to use books to open conversations with children to teach such concepts as patience, tenacity, kindness, and teamwork. McNeil shares research on brain development, social-emotional learning, and the importance of play, but she also emphasizes maintaining the fun of storytime. She recommends songs, action rhymes, games, and crafts that contribute to fun and healthy storytimes. Extensive lists of recommended books will help readers find the right ones for their audience.

Offers tips and techniques for including social-emotional learning in storytime through books, songs, action rhymes, games, and crafts
Includes recommendations for books related to social-emotional learning
Suggests best practices for participative, inclusive, and culturally aware storytimes
Shares comments and experiences from storytime presenters across the United States

SortTitle: bringing heart and mind into storytime: using books and activities to teach empathy, tenacity, kindness, and other big ideas

Keyword(s): Brain Development; Storytime Design; Storytime Activities; Songs; Social-Emotional Learning; School Libraries; Rhymes; Readers Advisory; Public Libraries; Professional Development; Literacy; Games; Crafts; Children's and Young Adult Programs: Storytelling, Resources and Collections

Author Info:
Heather McNeilauthor
Heather McNeil is a professional storyteller and retired youth services manager. She is the author of a book on early literacy and two books on storytelling. She offers workshops on early literacy, storytime skills, and storytelling.

eISBN-13: 9781440877186

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440877179

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 230

Publication Date: 20220430

Demystifying Scholarly Metrics: A Practical Guide
Author(s): Vinyard, Marc; Colvin, Jaimie Beth;

Contributors: Vinyard, Marc; Colvin, Jaimie Beth;

Abstract:
Demystifying Scholarly Metrics gives librarians and faculty the confidence to navigate the maze of scholarly metrics, identify quality journals in which to publish, and measure the impact of scholarly works.
Both librarians and professors can be overwhelmed by the bewildering number of scholarly metrics. This user-friendly book demystifies them, helping librarians become familiar with scholarly metrics and giving them the confidence to assist faculty at their institutions. It also equips faculty authors with the knowledge to evaluate journals and use metrics to track their scholarly impact.
Several controversies exist in the scholarly metrics landscape, including a disagreement between the proponents of altmetrics and traditional bibliometrics. Even more contentious debates are breaking out over predatory journals and open access publishing. Authors Mark Vinyard and Jaimie Beth Colvin, who successfully launched a faculty publishing initiative, explain which aspects of metrics are truly essential to grasp, and they place these numbers in context. They help readers identify the metrics that are the best fit for their scholarship and give librarians and professors the tools to make smart decisions in this changing scholarly metrics landscape.

Teaches librarians how to demonstrate their value by helping professors succeed as scholars

Teaches faculty how to use scholarly metrics to tell their professional stories

Helps readers develop methods for tracking scholarly metrics and adapt them to the needs of specific researchers

Presents best practices for journal selection

Helps librarians and faculty understand and navigate controversies in the academic publishing world, such as open source publishing, altmetrics, and predatory publishers

SortTitle: demystifying scholarly metrics: a practical guide

Keyword(s): Altmetrics; Tenure; Scholarly Metrics; Scholarly Impact; Scholarly Citations; Publishing; Predatory Journals; Open Access; Journal Selection; Journal Impact Factor; Bibliometrics; Research Methods, Statistics, and Data: Data Analytics

Author Info:
Marc W. Vinyardauthor
Jaimie Beth Colvinauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440875946

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440875939

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 228

Publication Date: 20220225

Concise Guide to Information Literacy, 3rd Edition
Author(s): Lanning, Scott; Gerrity, Caitlin;

Contributors: Lanning, Scott; Gerrity, Caitlin;

Abstract:
This flexible text can serve as the basis of a course in information literacy or as a supplemental text or basic research guide in any course.
Both a students' textbook and an instructional reference for educators, this brief but information-rich text teaches students what information literacy is and why it's such an important skill to develop. Authors Scott Lanning and Caitlin Gerrity concentrate on developing skills and behaviors that positively impact the information literacy process. They teach such skills as evaluating and using information and behaviors like exploring, analyzing, and creating.
Updated to incorporate the new AASL standards, this third edition of Concise Guide to Information Literacy includes new information on the value of curiosity and choice in the research process, offers a new model of the research process (the Reflective Inquiry Model), and updates the Decision Points Information Seeking Model that describes how student researchers choose to use the information they've found. This book has proven to be invaluable for high school and college students learning about information literacy and librarians and teachers in upper high school and community college settings.

Aids school and academic librarians and others in teaching basic information literacy skills to students

Helps students learn how to find, analyze, use, and process information in a quick and efficient way

Furnishes librarians and teachers with a concise textbook that is useful for student instruction and as a research guide

Provides links to the AASL standards, the ACRL Frameworks, and Bloom's Taxonomy

SortTitle: concise guide to information literacy, 3rd edition

Edition: 3

Keyword(s): Textbooks; Student Guides; Selecting Information Sources; Searching; Research Questions; Professional Development; Keyword Selection; Instructional Materials; Information Literacy; Evaluating Information; Ethical Use of Information; Critical Reflection; Citing Sources; Academic Libraries; Boolean Operators

Author Info:
Scott Lanningauthor
Caitlin Gerrityauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440878206

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878190

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 224

Publication Date: 20220228

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