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Teen Pregnancy: Your Questions Answered
Author(s): Quinn, Paul;

Contributors: Quinn, Paul;
Abstract:
Pregnant teens have three options—abortion, adoption, or keeping the baby—and each comes with its own challenges and issues.
Teen pregnancy can have an enormous impact on adolescents, their families, and society. What options are available to teens? What resources are available, and what rights and responsibilities do the pregnant teen, the father, and the teen's parents have? Do pregnancy and birth pose unique health risks for mother and child? How does being born to a teen mother affect a child’s health and future?
Part of Greenwood’s Q&A Health Guides series, Teen Pregnancy: Your Questions Answered 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 illustrates key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations. Each book in the series 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.
- Makes the subject approachable and accessible to readers through a simple Q&A format
- Helps readers to improve their research and critical thinking skills in a Guide to Health Literacy section
- Provides real-world examples of concepts discussed in the book through case studies
- Dispels popular misconceptions surrounding teen pregnancy in a Common Myths section and points readers toward accurate information
SortTitle: teen pregnancy: your questions answered

Keyword(s): Social Services for Teen Parents; Risk Factors for Teen Pregnancy; Question and Answer Format; Preventing Teen Pregnancy; Prenatal Care; Pregnancy Complications; Teen Fathers; of Mothers; Legal Rights and Responsibilities; Health Literacy; Families and Society; Effects of Teen Pregnancy on; Effects of Being Born to a Teen; Case Studies; Adoption; Abortion

Author Info:
Paul Quinnauthor
Paul Quinn, PhD, is a nurse midwife and women's health nurse practitioner and is currently an administrator at a large hospital health system in New Jersey.

eISBN-13: 9781440876127

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440876110

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 176

Publication Date: 20210430

Series: Q&A Health Guides
First Amendment Freedoms: A Reference Handbook
Author(s): LeMay, Michael;

Contributors: LeMay, Michael;
Abstract:
First Amendment Freedoms: A Reference Handbook offers a comprehensive examination of the discourse on First Amendment freedom issues in an objective and unbiased manner and provides valuable data and documents to guide readers to further research on the subject.
First Amendment Freedoms: A Reference Handbook provides a comprehensive, objective, and accessible source of critically important information on the First Amendment freedoms of religion, speech, and assembly, and the post-Civil War Fourteenth Amendment. Geared for high school and college readers, it covers relevant historical events from the adoption of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights to the array of Supreme Court cases that further defined the scope and limits of First Amendment freedoms.
Composed of seven chapters, plus a glossary and index, the volume will present the background and history of the First Amendment; problems, controversies, and solutions; a perspectives chapter with nine original essay contributions; profiles of the leading actors and organizations involved in First Amendment politics; governmental data and excerpts of primary documents on the topic; and a resources chapter comprising an annotated list of the key books, scholarly journals, and nonprint sources on the topic. It closes with a detailed chronology of major events concerning First Amendment freedoms.
- Provides readers with a better understanding of the complexity of First Amendment freedoms and how those freedoms have clashed over time
- Discusses attempts to "solve" problems concerning the fundamental freedoms defined by the First Amendment and how those attempts have changed and expanded over time
- Arms readers with a detailed list and analysis of all of the major or "landmark" Supreme Court cases pertaining to each of the fundamental First Amendment freedoms
- Makes a comprehensive but objective review of more than 50 scholarly books on the topic
SortTitle: first amendment freedoms: a reference handbook

Keyword(s): Birthright Citizenship; Creationism and Religious Freedom; Freedom of Assembly; Freedom of the Press; Hate Crimes; Madison, James; O'Connor, Sandra Day; O'Hair, Madalyn Murray; President Trump's Travel Ban; Sanctuary cities; Wall of Separation

Author Info:
Michael C. LeMayauthor
Michael C. LeMay, PhD, is professor emeritus of political science at California State University, San Bernardino.

eISBN-13: 9781440869303

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440869297

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 392

Publication Date: 20210228

Series: Contemporary World Issues
Listen to Soul! Exploring a Musical Genre
Author(s): Perone, James;

Contributors: Perone, James;
Abstract:
Listen to Soul! Exploring a Musical Genre provides an overview of soul music for fans of the genre, with a focus on 50 must-hear singers, songs, and albums that define it.
Listen to Soul! Exploring a Musical Genre provides both an overview and a critical analysis of what makes soul music in the United States. A list of 50 songs, albums, and musicians includes many of the best-known hits of the past and present as well as several important popular successes that are not necessarily on the "best-of" lists in other books.
Like the other books in this series, this volume includes a background chapter followed by a chapter that contains 50 critical essays on must-hear albums, songs, and singers, approximately 1,500 words each. Chapters on the impact of soul music on popular culture and the legacy of the genre further explain the impact of these seminal compositions and musicians.
This volume additionally includes a greater focus on soul music as a genre, making it a stand-out title on the topic for high school and college readers.
- Allows readers to quickly get a sense of the history of soul music in a broad overview
- Delves into critical analysis of 50 songs, albums, and musicians that define the genre
- Broadens the definition of what is considered soul music
- Discusses the impact on popular culture and legacy of soul music
SortTitle: listen to soul! exploring a musical genre

Keyword(s): "Ain't No Mountain High Enough": From Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell to Diana Ross; Alicia Keys; Bill Withers; Blue-Eyed Soul, Including the Righteous Brothers, Hall & Oates, Adele, and Amy Winehouse; D'Angelo's "Brown Sugar"; The Impressions' "People Get Ready"; Jackie Wilson; The Arts

Author Info:
James E. Peroneauthor
James E. Perone, PhD, is professor emeritus of Music at the University of Mount Union.

eISBN-13: 9781440875267

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440875250

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 248

Publication Date: 20210223

Series: Exploring Musical Genres
Daily Life of Women in Postwar America
Author(s): Hendricks, Nancy;

Contributors: Hendricks, Nancy;
Abstract:
From Beatniks to Sputnik and Princess Grace to Peyton Place, this book illuminates the female half of the U.S. population as they entered a "brave new world" that revolutionized women's lives.
After World War II, the United States was the strongest, most powerful nation in the world. Life was safe and secure—but many women were unhappy with their lives. What was going on behind the closed doors of America's "picture-perfect" houses?
This volume includes chapters on the domestic, economic, intellectual, material, political, recreational, and religious lives of the average American woman after World War II. Chapters examine topics such as the entertainment industry's evolving concept of womanhood; Supreme Court decisions; the shifting idea of women and careers; advertising; rural, urban, and suburban life; issues women of color faced; and child rearing and other domestic responsibilities.
A timeline of important events and glossary help to round out the text, along with further readings and a bibliography to point readers to additional resources for their research. Ideal for students in high school and college, this volume provides an important look at the revolutionary transformation of women's lives in the decades following World War II.
- Spotlights individuals of diverse backgrounds throughout
- Includes a helpful introductory overview for each section that places it in historical context
- Presents cultural and historical highlights impacting women in an easy-to-follow timeline
- Underscores terms familiar to postwar American women nationwide in a glossary
- Leads readers toward other sources to broaden their understanding in bibliographical entries
- Contains academic references and suggestions for further reading
SortTitle: daily life of women in postwar america

Keyword(s): Women's roles; Women's lives; Women's careers; Suburban America; Postwar women; Life after World War II; Housewives; Feminism; Domestic life; Civil rights; Birth control pill; Baby Boom; Advertising history; Abortion; Advertising; Consumerism; Communication; Fashion; Health

Author Info:
Nancy Hendricksauthor
Nancy Hendricks holds a doctorate in education and is an award-winning author with such books as Notable Women of Arkansas: From Hattie to Hillary, 100 Names to Know, which was represented at the National Book Festival in Washington, DC.

eISBN-13: 9781440871290

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440871283

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 328

Publication Date: 20210228

Series: Daily Life
New Religions: Emerging Faiths and Religious Cultures in the Modern World [2 volumes]
Author(s): Gallagher, Eugene; Willsky-Ciollo, Lydia;

Contributors: Gallagher, Eugene; Willsky-Ciollo, Lydia;
Abstract:
A valuable resource for students and general audiences, this book provides a unique global perspective on the history, beliefs, and practices of emergent faith communities, new religious traditions and movements worldwide, from the 19th century to the present.
New Religions: Emerging Faiths and Religious Cultures in the Modern World provides insightful global perspectives on the emergent faith communities and new traditions and movements of the last two centuries. Readers will gain access to the information necessary to explore the significance, complexities, and challenges that modern religious traditions have faced throughout their history and that continue to impact society today. The work identifies the themes and issues that have often brought new religions into conflict with the larger societies of which they are a part.
Coverage includes new religious groups that emerged in America, such as the Seventh-day Adventists, the Latter-day Saints, and the Jehovah's Witnesses; alternative communities around the globe that emerged from the major Western and Eastern traditions, such as Aum Shinrikyo and Al-Qaeda; and marginalized groups that came to a sudden end, such as the Peoples Temple, Heaven's Gate, and the Branch Davidians. The entries highlight thematic and broader issues that run across the individual religious traditions, and will also help students analyze and assess the common difficulties faced by emergent religious communities.
- Presents alphabetically arranged entries on new religions that provide readers with easy-to-access, historical information about how these religions emerged from their cultural contexts and evolved over time
- Provides numerous primary source documents—each introduced by a headnote—that convey firsthand accounts of the founding of new religions and supply students material for critical analysis
- Includes photographs that help students better visualize important places, people, and things related to new religions
- Helps meet world history content standards and enables a fuller understanding of religious beliefs and practices in the contemporary world as well as how religions have responded to challenges and uncertainties
SortTitle: new religions: emerging faiths and religious cultures in the modern world [2 volumes]

Keyword(s): African Independent Churches; Al Qaeda; Assemblies of God; Azusa Street Revival; Bahá'í; Branch Davidians; Christian Science; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; Church of Satan; Family, The; Fundamentalism; Gnostic Movement; Goddess Movement; Heaven's Gate; Hizbollah

Author Info:
Eugene V. Gallagherauthor
Lydia Willsky-Ciolloauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440862366

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440862359

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 784

Publication Date: 20210228
Encyclopedia of Sex and Sexuality: Understanding Biology, Psychology, and Culture [2 volumes]
Contributors: Armstrong, Heather;
Abstract:
Providing a comprehensive framework for the broad subject of human sexuality, this two-volume set offers a context of historical development, scientific discovery, and sociopolitical and sociocultural movements.
The broad topic of sex—encompassing subjects as varied as sexuality, sexual and gender identity, abortion, and such crimes as sexual assault—is one of the most controversial in American society today. This two-volume encyclopedic set provides readers with more than 450 entries on the subject, offering a comprehensive overview of major sexuality issues in American and global culture.
Themes that run throughout the volumes include sexual health and reproduction, sexual identity and orientation, sexual behaviors and expression, the history of sex and sexology, and sex and society. Entries cover a breadth of subjects, such as the major contributors to the field of sexology; the biological, psychological, and cultural dimensions of sex and sexuality; and how the modern-day political climate and the government play a major role in determining attitudes and beliefs about sex. Written in clear, jargon-free language, this set is ideal for high school and undergraduate students as well as general readers.
- Explores the important yet often controversial nature of human sexuality through a carefully curated selection of entries that provide clear yet sensitive coverage of the topic
- Includes a thorough treatment of the understanding of sexual behaviors in individuals and relationships that contextualizes models of sexuality related to contemporary lifestyles
- Defines common terms related to sexual and gender identity as well as their application to the modern-day understanding of sexual behavior
- Further readings sections at the end of each entry guide readers toward additional information
Editor(s): Armstrong, Heather;

SortTitle: encyclopedia of sex and sexuality: understanding biology, psychology, and culture [2 volumes]

Keyword(s): Abortion Legislation; Anatomy and Physiology; Culture and Sex; Gender Expression; HIV/AIDS; Love; Relationships; Reproductive Rights; Sexual Behaviors; Sexual Identity; Psychology: Human Sexuality; Health and Wellness: Love, Sex, and Sexuality

Author Info:
Heather L. Armstrongeditor
Dr. Heather L. Armstrong is lecturer (assistant professor) in sexual health at the University of Southampton.

eISBN-13: 9781610698757

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Print ISBN-13: 9781610698740

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 912

Publication Date: 20210228
Great Sieges in World History: From Ancient Times to the 21st Century
Author(s): Tucker, Spencer;

Contributors: Tucker, Spencer;
Abstract:
This impressive collection of 100 of the most decisive and important sieges spans human history and covers conflicts in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
This engaging reference work provides readers with detailed coverage on the sieges that have had the biggest impact on world history. In addition to providing basic factual information, this encyclopedia delves into the historical context and significance of each siege. Readers will be able to identify relationships between entries and observe both the gradual evolution of siege warfare over time, and compare and contrast siege characteristics within and among different historical time periods. The encyclopedia's expansive scope will broaden readers' understanding of military history.
The book begins with a preface and an introductory essay that offers a detailed overview of siege warfare throughout history. This is followed by 100 chronological entries on the most significant sieges, beginning with the Siege of Troy (1194–1184 BCE) and ending with the Siege of Mosul (October 17, 2016-July 9, 2017). Each siege entry has a Further Reading section that directs readers to additional information about the siege. Numerous illustrations and maps accompany the text.
- Provides an invaluable overview of siege warfare throughout human history
- Offers a chronological format that allows readers to quickly locate individual sieges and place them within the larger context of history
- Explains how the introduction of new tactics and new weaponry impacted siege warfare throughout history
- Offers a curated selection of images and maps that provide additional context to the entries and make the book more visually appealing
- Includes a dozen sidebars that showcase fascinating stories related to sieges
SortTitle: great sieges in world history: from ancient times to the 21st century

Keyword(s): Aleppo, Siege of; Babylon, Siege of; Constantinople, Siege of; Dien Bien Phu, Siege of; Jerusalem, Siege of; Leningrad, Siege of; Madrid, Siege of; Paris, Siege of; Rome, Siege of; Sevastopol, Siege of; Syracuse, Siege of; Troy, Siege of; Vienna, Siege of; Military History: Conflict and Wars

Author Info:
Spencer C. Tuckerauthor
Spencer C. Tucker, PhD, retired in 2003 after 36 years of university teaching. He has written or edited more than 60 books or encyclopedias treating military and naval history.

eISBN-13: 9781440868030

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440868023

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 320

Publication Date: 20210228
Healthy Friendships: Your Questions Answered
Author(s): Holleb, Lauren;

Contributors: Holleb, Lauren;
Abstract:
This accessibly written book explores what friendship is and why it's so important to our well-being and provides practical suggestions for teens and young adults wishing to experience deeper, more fulfilling connections.
What exactly separates a friend from an acquaintance? Can men and women really "just be friends"? How do friendships change as we move from childhood to adolescence to adulthood? How can you support a friend in need, and how should you address conflicts and misunderstandings? This book answers these and many other questions readers may have about friendship.
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.
- Helps readers to better understand how to cultivate and maintain quality friendships
- Makes the subject approachable and accessible to readers through a simple Q&A format that also allows them to find specific information quickly and easily
- Helps readers to hone their research and critical thinking skills in a Guide to Health Literacy section
- Provides real-world examples of concepts discussed in the book through case studies
- Dispels popular misconceptions surrounding friendship in a Common Myths section and points readers toward accurate information
SortTitle: healthy friendships: your questions answered

Keyword(s): Cliques and Crowds; Cross-Cultural Friendships; Digital and Online Friendships; Friendship Throughout the Lifespan; Gender and Friendship; Making Friends; Peer Pressure; Social Acceptance; Social Isolation; Health and Wellness

Author Info:
Lauren Hollebauthor
Lauren Holleb, PhD, is associate professor of psychology at Husson University and a licensed psychologist in part-time private practice.

eISBN-13: 9781440867361

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440867354

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 144

Publication Date: 20210228

Series: Q&A Health Guides
Trauma and Resilience: Your Questions Answered
Author(s): Young, Keith;

Contributors: Young, Keith;
Abstract:
Aimed primarily at teens and young adults, the information, guidance, and resources in this book will also make it valuable for anyone directly or indirectly affected by trauma as well as those wishing to learn new resiliency and coping strategies.
Traumatic experiences come in many forms, from fighting in a war zone to suffering abuse at the hands of a stranger or a loved one to being in or witnessing an accident. Trauma can have far-reaching and long-lasting negative impacts, affecting psychological well-being, relationships, and even physical health. But with proper treatment, many individuals are able to not only survive after trauma, but thrive.
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.
- Provides a resource for teens and young adults struggling with trauma and for those seeking to build resiliency
- Makes the subject approachable and accessible through a simple Q&A format
- Helps readers hone their research and critical thinking skills in a Guide to Health Literacy section
- Provides real-world examples of concepts through case studies
- Dispels popular misconceptions surrounding trauma and points readers toward accurate information in a Common Myths section
SortTitle: trauma and resilience: your questions answered

Keyword(s): Case Studies; Veterans; Trauma Recovery; Trauma; Teen Mental Health; Substance Abuse; Resiliency; Question-and-Answer Format; Q&A Format; PTSD; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; Mental Health; Flashbacks; Counseling; Coping Mechanisms; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Author Info:
Keith A. Youngauthor
Keith A. Young, LCPC, CCTP, CH, is a licensed counselor, certified clinical trauma professional and certified hypnotherapist with a private practice in Bangor, ME.

eISBN-13: 9781440870972

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440870965

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 192

Publication Date: 20210228

Series: Q&A Health Guides
Vegetarian and Vegan Diets: Your Questions Answered
Author(s): Richer, Alice;

Contributors: Richer, Alice;
Abstract:
While following a plant-based diet can provide many health and environmental benefits, vegetarians and vegans are at greater risk for certain nutritional deficiencies. They may also face challenges when grocery shopping, dining out, and interacting with friends and family.
More and more Americans are reducing or completely eliminating meat and other animal products from their diet. Some are motivated by concerns surrounding animal welfare and the environmental impact of meat, while others hope to improve their health by following a plant-based diet. Although a vegetarian or vegan diet can provide many benefits, it can also pose unique challenges and health risks.
Part of Greenwood's Q&A Health Guides series, Vegetarian and Vegan Diets: Your Questions Answered follows 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 in the series 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.
- Offers practical guidance for readers interested in following a vegetarian or vegan diet
- Makes the subject approachable and accessible through a simple Q&A format
- Helps readers to hone their research and critical thinking skills in a Guide to Health Literacy section
- Presents real-world examples of concepts in case studies
- Dispels popular misconceptions surrounding plant-based diets and points readers toward accurate information in a Common Myths section
SortTitle: vegetarian and vegan diets: your questions answered

Keyword(s): Vegetarianism; Vegetarian Diet; Veganism; Vegan Diet; Soy Controversy; Question and Answer Format; Plant-Based Diet; Nutritional Deficiencies; Mediterranean Diet; Meat Alternatives; Health Benefits of a Plant-Based; Environmental Impact of Eating Meat; Diet; Case Studies; Animal Welfare; Affordability of a Plant-Based Diet

Author Info:
Alice C. Richerauthor
Alice C. Richer, RD, MBA, LD, is a registered dietitian, certified in advanced functional and genomic nutrition, in private practice in Massachusetts.

eISBN-13: 9781440870996

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440870989

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 160

Publication Date: 20210202

Series: Q&A Health Guides
World Oceans: A Reference Handbook
Author(s): Newton, David;

Contributors: Newton, David;
Abstract:
World Oceans: A Reference Handbook offers an in-depth discussion of the world's oceans. It discusses the marine life that is dependent on the sea as well as the problems threatening the health of the ocean and its wildlife.
World Oceans: A Reference Handbook opens with an overview of the history of human knowledge and understanding of the oceans and cryosphere, along with related scientific, technological, social, political, and other factors. The second chapter presents and discusses about a dozen major problems facing the Earth's oceans today, along with possible solutions. The third chapter provides interested individuals with an opportunity to express their thoughts and ideas on today's ocean issues, and remaining chapters provide additional resources, such as a bibliography, a chronology, and a glossary, to assist the reader in her or his further study of the issue.
Where most books for young adults learning about world oceans take a purely expository treatment, this book provides readers with additional information as well as resources, allowing them to learn more and inform further study of the subject.
- Provides readers with the basic background they need about the oceans and cryosphere in order to understand current problems
- Includes additional readings, a comprehensive chronology, a glossary, and other additional features to aid students' understanding of current issues and to guide them in designing and conducting their own research on more detailed aspects of the topic
- Offers ideas for additional research from a list of important individuals and organizations
- Round out the author's expertise in perspectives essays that show readers a diversity of viewpoints
SortTitle: world oceans: a reference handbook

Keyword(s): Climate Change; Sea Life; Oceans; Environment; Aquaculture; Coral Reefs; Deep Sea Mining; Fish Populations; Fishing and Overfishing; Marine Mammals; Noise Pollution; Ocean Chemistry; Ocean Currents; Piracy; Current Events and Issues: Environment

Author Info:
David E. Newtonauthor
David E. Newton holds a BA in chemistry, an MA in education from the University of Michigan, and an EdD in science education from Harvard University.

eISBN-13: 9781440875441

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440875434

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 360

Publication Date: 20210228

Series: Contemporary World Issues
Race in American Television: Voices and Visions that Shaped a Nation [2 volumes]
Contributors: Leonard, David; Robbins, Stephanie;
Abstract:
This two-volume encyclopedia explores representations of people of color in American television. It includes overview essays on early, classic, and contemporary television and the challenges, developments, and participation of people of color on and behind the screen.
Covering five decades, this encyclopedia highlights how race has shaped television and how television has shaped society. Offering critical analysis of moments and themes throughout television history, Race in American Television shines a spotlight on key artists of color, prominent shows, and the debates that have defined television since the civil rights movement. This book also examines the ways in which television has been a site for both reproduction of stereotypes and resistance to them, providing a basis for discussion about racial issues in the United States.
This set provides a significant resource for students and fans of television alike, not only educating but also empowering readers with the necessary tools to consume and watch the small screen and explore its impact on the evolution of racial and ethnic stereotypes in U.S. culture and beyond. Understanding the history of American television contributes to deeper knowledge and potentially helps us to better apprehend the plethora of diverse shows and programs on Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and other platforms today.
- Offers accessible yet critical discussions of television culture
- Provides historic understanding of the contributions of significant artists of color to the history of American television
- Discusses a diversity of shows as well as debates and themes central to the history of American television
Editor(s): Leonard, David; Robbins, Stephanie;

SortTitle: race in american television: voices and visions that shaped a nation [2 volumes]

Keyword(s): BET; Blackface; DuVernay, Ava; Food Network; Gomez, Selena; Insecure; Law and Order; New Television; Reality TV; Sesame Street; Telemundo; Race and Ethnicity; Popular Culture: Media, Television, and Radio

Author Info:
David J. Leonardeditor
Stephanie Troutman Robbinseditor

eISBN-13: 9781440843068

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440843051

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 856

Publication Date: 20210131
Documents of the Harlem Renaissance
Author(s): Davis, Thomas; Brock, Brenda;

Contributors: Davis, Thomas; Brock, Brenda;
Abstract:
This book explores the transformative energy and excitement that African Americans expressed in aesthetic and civic currents that percolated during the opening of the 20th century and proved a force in the modernization of America.
This engaging reference text represents the voices of the era in poetry and prose, in full or excerpted from anecdotes, editorials, essays, manifestoes, orations, and reminiscences, with appearances by major figures and often overlooked contributors to the Harlem Renaissance.
Organized topically and, within topics, chronologically, the volume reaches beyond the typical representation of the spirit and substance of the movement, examinations of which are typically confined to the New York City community and from U.S. entry into World War I in 1917 to the depths of the Great Depression in 1935. It carries readers from the opening of the Harlem Renaissance, which began at the top of the 20th century, to its heights in the 1920s and '30s and through to its artistic and literary echoes in the shadows of World War II (1939–1945).
- Collects more than 100 primary source documents, excerpting literature and commentary on arts and activities that produced illustrative images
- Defines the "New Negro" within the context of the Harlem Renaissance, explaining how the identity of the "New Negro" was central to the ideology and cultural expressions of the Harlem Renaissance
- Covers more than 60 personalities of the movement, offering both diverse and divergent perspectives on African American experiences during the first third of the 20th century
- Includes both popularly recognized and often overlooked contributors to the Harlem Renaissance
SortTitle: documents of the harlem renaissance

Keyword(s): Black Collective Identities; Black Migration from the South; Black Personal Identities; Black Reactions to Racism and Its Violence; Black Views of World War I; Developing Black Aesthetics; Diverse and Divergent Black Perspectives; "New Negro" Children and Literature; Racial Representations

Author Info:
Thomas J. Davisauthor
Brenda M. Brockauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440855573

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440855566

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 288

Publication Date: 20210113

Series: Eyewitness to History
On the Job: An Encyclopedia of Unique Occupations around the World
Author(s): DeMello, Margo;

Contributors: DeMello, Margo;
Abstract:
This one-volume encyclopedia examines jobs and occupations from around the world that are unique and out-of-the-ordinary, from bike fishermen in the Netherlands to professional wedding guests in South Korea to elephant dressers in India.
It's not surprising that the first question we are asked by strangers often has to do with what we do for a living. It's another way of asking, "Who are you, and what are you about?" But what happens when the answer to that question is "I am a gondolier" or "I am an Instagram influencer?" This book tries to answer that question, focusing on approximately 100 unusual occupations around the world.
Arranged alphabetically, entries define the jobs and detail their historical, social, and cultural significance. Entries also examine where the job is located, how it came to be, how people get into the position, and what the economic and future outlook is for that job. While the entries focus on contemporary jobs, the encyclopedia also includes sidebars, which highlight unique jobs from history, to give the reader a sense of how unusual (and often terrible!) some jobs once were. High school and undergraduate students will find this book useful in looking at cultures around the world.
- Helps readers to better understand cultural values of other countries and make cross-cultural comparisons
- Helps readers to identify similar and related jobs across cultures with listings of jobs by category
- Illuminates the text through sidebars highlighting interesting facts and anecdotal observations
- Illustrates hard-to-imagine jobs through photos
- Is written in an engaging, accessible tone for high school students, but is also useful for undergraduates and general readers
SortTitle: on the job: an encyclopedia of unique occupations around the world

Keyword(s): Alligator Wrestler; Cuddler; Curandero; Exorcist; Instagram Influencer; Pet Cemetery Operator; Professional Mourner; Professional Poker Player; Rental Boyfriend; Rodeo Performer; Sex Therapist; Sin Eater; Geography and World Cultures: Culture; World History: Culture

Author Info:
Margo DeMelloauthor
Margo DeMello, PhD, is assistant professor at Carroll College in the Anthrozoology Program.

eISBN-13: 9781440863516

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440863509

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 328

Publication Date: 20210113
The Science and Psychology of Music: From Beethoven at the Office to Beyoncé at the Gym
Contributors: Thompson, William; Olsen, Kirk;
Abstract:
This book provides a broad introduction to the scientific and psychological study of music, exploring how music is processed by our brains, affects us emotionally, shapes our personal and cultural identities, and can be used in therapeutic and educational contexts.
Why are some people tone deaf and others musical savants? What do our musical preferences say about our personality and the culture in which we were raised? Why do certain songs remind us so strongly of particular people, places, or events? How can music be therapeutically used to help those with autism, Parkinson's, and other medical conditions? The Science and Psychology of Music: From Beethoven at the Office to Beyoncé at the Gym answers these and other questions.
This book provides a broad and accessible introduction to the fascinating field of music psychology. Despite its name, music psychology includes a number of fields, including neuroscience, psychology, social psychology, sociology, and health. Through a collection of thematically organized chapters, readers will discover how our brains recognize elements of music, how music can affect us and shape our identities, and the many real-world applications for such information.
- Explores a topic that is of great interest to both psychology students and the general public through accessible and engaging content
- Provides a conceptual framework for readers and through a multi-part format allows them to focus their attention on their particular areas of interest
- Furthers readers' understanding of how music can affect our wellbeing as it includes both our physical and psychological health
- Reflects the subject knowledge of contributing experts in a wide variety of academic disciplines
Editor(s): Thompson, William; Olsen, Kirk;

SortTitle: science and psychology of music: from beethoven at the office to beyoncé at the gym

Keyword(s): Emotions and Music; Gender and Music; Music Education; Music in Sports; Music Therapy; Musical Geniuses; Musical Memory; Musical Preferences; Religion and Music; Psychology; Popular Culture: Music and Performing Arts

Author Info:
William Forde Thompsoneditor
Kirk N. Olseneditor

eISBN-13: 9781440857720

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440857713

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 368

Publication Date: 20210131
Race and Sports: A Reference Handbook
Author(s): Myers, Rachel;

Contributors: Myers, Rachel;
Abstract:
Race and Sports: A Reference Handbook provides a breadth and depth of discussion about minority athletes, coaches, sports journalists, and others in sport in the United States.
This volume examines race and sports and connected issues, from the integration of professional sports to the present day. It also explores the history of minority involvement in sports at every level: the barriers broken, the stereotypes that have been shattered, and the difficulties that these pioneers have endured. One of the most valuable aspects of the book is that it surveys the history of race and sports in a manner that helps readers identify key issues.
An extensive background on the topic of race and sports, including a review of the history and an introduction to its technical aspects, is followed by a discussion of controversies, problems, and possible solutions. Essays from various contributors showcase different aspects of race and sports, while a substantial amount of the volume is dedicated to reference material — such as biographical sketches, a chronology, an extensive annotated bibliography, and a glossary — helpful in further study of the topic.
- Gives readers a solid foundation of the history of race and sports, from professional integration to present day
- Provides readers with a number of primary, secondary, and multimedia sources to continue expanding their knowledge on the topic of race and sports
- Discusses race and sports in a way that also acknowledges the intersectionality of gender and class in the sporting world
- Rounds out the author's expertise with perspective essays that offer readers a diversity of viewpoints
SortTitle: race and sports: a reference handbook

Keyword(s): 1968 Olympic Games; Ali, Muhammed; American Tennis Association; Athlete Protest; Biles, Simone; Flood, Curt; James, LeBron; Kaepernick, Colin; NCAA; Racial and Gender Report Card; Robeson, Paul; Current Events and Issues: Ethnicity; Race and Ethnicity

Author Info:
Rachel Laws Myersauthor
Rachel Laws Myers is director of diversity and inclusion and an instructor in English at The Hotchkiss School, an independent boarding school in New England.

eISBN-13: 9781440862830

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440862823

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 384

Publication Date: 20210119

Series: Contemporary World Issues
Epidemics and Pandemics: From Ancient Plagues to Modern-Day Threats [2 volumes]
Author(s): Byrne, Joseph; Hays, Jo;

Contributors: Byrne, Joseph; Hays, Jo;
Abstract:
Beyond their impact on public health, epidemics shape and are shaped by political, economic, and social forces. This book examines this connection, exploring key topics in the study of disease outbreaks and delving deep into specific historical and contemporary examples.
From the Black Death that ravaged Europe in the 14th century to the influenza pandemic following World War I to the novel strain of coronavirus that made "social distancing" the new normal, wide-scale disease outbreaks have played an important role throughout human history. In addition to the toll they take on human lives, epidemics have spurred medical innovations, toppled governments, crippled economies, and led to cultural revolutions.
Epidemics and Pandemics: From Ancient Plagues to Modern-Day Threats provides readers with a holistic view of the terrifying—and fascinating—topic of epidemics and pandemics. In Volume 1, readers will discover what an epidemic is, how it emerges and spreads, what diseases are most likely to become epidemics, and how disease outbreaks are tracked, prevented, and combated. They will learn about the impacts of such modern factors as global air travel and antibiotic resistance, as well as the roles played by public health agencies and the media. Volume 2 offers detailed case studies that explore the course and lasting significance of individual epidemics and pandemics throughout history.
- Examines the topic from a number of angles, offering readers a holistic view of how epidemics and pandemics have affected and continue to affect the world
- Explains the science behind the emergence and spread of disease in easy-to-understand, jargon-free language
- Considers issues relevant to today's readers, including the impact of the anti-vaccination movement, climate change, global travel, and antibiotic resistance
- Offers a detailed look at the most famous examples of epidemics and pandemics throughout history, using a standardized format that makes finding information quick and easy
SortTitle: epidemics and pandemics: from ancient plagues to modern-day threats [2 volumes]

Keyword(s): Anti-Vaccination Movement; Black Death; Cholera; Ebola; Economics and Epidemics; Influenza; Measles; Media Coverage of Epidemics; Politics and Epidemics; Health and Wellness: Diseases and Conditions; Current Events and Issues: Health and Medicine

Author Info:
Joseph P. Byrneauthor
Jo N. Haysauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440863790

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440863783

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 776

Publication Date: 20210131
Colonial America: Facts and Fictions
Author(s): Goss, K. David; Grishin, A.;

Contributors: Goss, K. David; Grishin, A.;
Abstract:
This book provides the essential, primary documentation needed to clarify, readjust, and in some cases destroy the many commonly held myths of America's colonial past.
The popular understanding of America's past is in many respects misunderstood and distorted. Even our secondary-level and college classrooms are not always capable of correcting the common misconceptions about Columbus and his discovery; about Jamestown, John Smith and Pocahontas; about the Salem Witch Trials; and even the American Revolution. What is often lacking in texts on these events and people is a narrative, with a solid underpinning of primary sources that clearly explains how misconceptions began, how they were perpetuated, and finally how they made their way into contemporary American popular culture.
Colonial America: Facts and Fictions separates myth from reality. The authors explore ten popular myths about the period, each of which is examined in terms of its origin and how it became ensconced in American memory. It uses primary sources to explain the evolution of the myths and to inform readers about what actually happened. This book explains all of this, and most importantly exposes the modern reader to those essential primary source documents that clarify the distortions and disprove the popular misconceptions of the past.
- Provides readers with factual details calculated to shatter numerous commonly held misunderstandings about colonial America
- Explains how such commonly held myths originated, particularly how they evolved and were passed down to the present generation of American people
- Presents readers with a selection of primary source materials and documents capable of supporting the research of students of early U.S. history
SortTitle: colonial america: facts and fictions

Keyword(s): Myths of the American Revolution; Myths of George Washington; Paul Revere's Ride; The Boston Tea Party; The Differences Between Puritans and Pilgrims; The Discovery of America; The Purchase of the Island of Manhattan; The Salem Witch Trials; The Settlement of Jamestown; American History

Author Info:
K. David Gossauthor
A. A. Grishinauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440864278

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440864261

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 248

Publication Date: 20210113

Series: Historical Facts and Fictions
Galápagos: An Encyclopedia of Geography, History, and Culture
Author(s): Moore, Randy;

Contributors: Moore, Randy;
Abstract:
This encyclopedia provides readers with a comprehensive look at the Galápagos Islands, from the wildlife and scientists that made them famous to the challenges and issues the islands face today.
In the mid-1800s, the Galápagos Islands served as Charles Darwin's playground, a volcanic archipelago where he famously worked on his theories of evolution and natural selection. But who actually discovered the islands? Why didn't any country claim them for over 200 years? And is ecotourism hurting or helping these mysterious islands?
This volume explores the history, science, and culture of the Galápagos Islands. A Preface, Introduction, Chronology, and Galápagos at a Glance primer introduce readers to the islands that are so famously associated with Charles Darwin. Twelve thematic essays allow readers to explore topics such as evolution, the geology of the islands, invasive species, and tourism in depth. Topical entries follow, covering key individuals and organizations as well as other important concepts and ideas.
Thirteen primary document excerpts allow readers to study firsthand accounts from explorers and visitors to the islands. Appendices, a glossary, a bibliography, and sidebars round out the text. Students of history, geography, and science will find this volume informative, while general readers will be intrigued to learn about these unique islands.
- Thematic essays introduce readers to the Galápagos Islands, providing deep coverage on the geography and geology of the islands, as well as such topics as Charles Darwin, evolution, tourism, and other topics
- Alphabetically arranged topical entries allow readers to search for a wide range of topics, complete with cross-references and Further Readings
- Primary document excerpts from scientists and explorers provide readers with firsthand accounts of travelers' observations and experiences on the islands
- Appendices provide context about the islands and Charles Darwin's expedition in 1835 that helped to make the islands famous
- A Glossary helps to define key terms and concepts for readers
- A Chronology outlines key events through history that helped to shape the Galápagos Islands as we know them today
SortTitle: galapagos: an encyclopedia of geography, history, and culture

Keyword(s): Volcano; UNESCO World Heritage; Tourism; Tomás de Berlanga; The Voyage of the Beagle; National Park; Islands; Invasive Species; Iguanas; Herman Melville; Hawaii; Giant Tortoises; Geology; Galápagos; Exploration; Ecuador; Climate Change; Charles Darwin; Agriculture; Beaches; Berlanga, Tomas

Author Info:
Randy Mooreauthor
Randy Moore, PhD, is professor of biology at the University of Minnesota. He is coauthor, with Sehoya Cotner, of Understanding Galápagos: What You'll See and What It Means.

eISBN-13: 9781440864704

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440864698

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 464

Publication Date: 20210113
Rosa Parks: A Life in American History
Author(s): Mace, Darryl;

Contributors: Mace, Darryl;
Abstract:
Rosa Parks's crucial decision proved more than one to remain seated. This book uses historical analysis and Parks's own words to paint a complete picture of her life as a courageous and defiant civil rights activist.
Rosa Parks: A Life in American History explores the life of this important civil rights activist in the context of the cultural and social history of her time. The book focuses heavily on the influence of her mother and grandparents in her civil rights activism and emphasizes the fact that Rosa Parks was always active and engaged in the struggle for civil rights. Analyses of speeches she delivered provide a picture that broadens her influence and importance far beyond the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Chapters are organized chronologically, beginning with Rosa Parks' family history and ending with her death and legacy, and a culminating chapter explores her extensive impact on American history. The work also includes a timeline of key events in her life and a bibliography to aid additional research. Readers will benefit from a holistic approach that explores Parks' life well beyond her refusal to give up her seat on the Montgomery bus line. Of note, this book connects Parks' lifelong activism to the spirit of justice and resistance she learned at a young age.
- Offers a clear and concise biography of Rosa Parks
- Examines the entirety of her life and activism beyond the Montgomery Bus Boycott
- Highlights how Parks's own words best tell her story
- Shows the complexity of the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the resilience of Montgomery's Black population
SortTitle: rosa parks: a life in american history

Keyword(s): Civil Rights; Detroit, Michigan; Jim Crow Segregation; King, Martin Luther, Jr.; Lynching; Montgomery, Alabama; Montgomery Bus Boycott; Nixon, E.D.; Parks, Raymond; Parks, Rosa; Rape; Scottsboro Boys; Selma to Montgomery March; Tuskegee Institute; American History: Race and Ethnicity

Author Info:
Darryl Maceauthor
Darryl Mace is professor and chair of the history and political science department at Cabrini University.

eISBN-13: 9781440868436

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440868429

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 208

Publication Date: 20210113

Series: Black History Lives

Latest Titles

Power and Restraint: The Moral Dimensions of Police Work, 2nd Edition
Author(s): Feldberg, Michael; Cohen, Howard; Moll, Monica;

Contributors: Feldberg, Michael; Cohen, Howard; Moll, Monica;
Abstract:
Thoroughly revised and updated, this edition of the classic casebook on police ethics explores the moral complexities of situations faced by law enforcement officers every day across the United States.
This updated edition of Power and Restraint maintains its place as a leading set of standards for evaluating police behavior. It extends our understanding of the basis of police accountability by grounding it in principles of the social contract and constitutional democracy. It applies the standards of fair access, public trust, public safety first, role discipline, and neutral professionalism to a variety of modern policing situations that help identify best practices and increase understanding of the challenges of policing in 21st-century America.
Power and Restraint first locates itself in the context of other significant studies by scholars from various disciplines on moral issues in police work. Next, it establishes a foundation for moral evaluation of police work grounded in social contract theory as expressed in the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence. Third, the authors generate five standards derived from the social contract for judging the actions of police. In the second half of the book, the reader is asked to apply these standards to a variety of typical but morally ambiguous policing situations.
- Clarifies the basis for judgments of police behavior
- Features case studies of actual law enforcement situations with complex ethical considerations
- Improves police officers' ability to think about their actions by examining the principles of ethical policing and applying those principles to concrete cases
- Explains both the need for and limitations on police authority, including the use of force
SortTitle: power and restraint: the moral dimensions of police work, 2nd edition

Edition: 2

Keyword(s): Police behavior; Police ethics; Police morality; Police brutality; Police-community relations; Ethics; Morality; Police violence; Police use of force; Risks of policing; Police misconduct; Law enforcement ethics; Law enforcement morality; Law enforcement risks; Law enforcement misconduct; Law enforcement behavior

Author Info:
Michael Feldbergauthor
Howard S. Cohenauthor
Monica M. Mollauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440877384

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440877377

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 160

Publication Date: 20210430
Parenting and Child Development: Across Ethnicity and Culture
Author(s): Khaleque, Abdul;

Contributors: Khaleque, Abdul;
Abstract:
This research-based book covers the core components of modern parenting and child development across multi-ethnic and cross-cultural contexts in Asia, Africa, Europe, and North and South America, with a focus on the United States.
Parenting and Child Development: Across Ethnicity and Culture is based on a cohesive framework that links physical, psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional aspects of children's lives to their experiences of parental behavior. This book covers the fundamentals of parent-child relationships, including the theoretical perspective of parenting, positive and negative parenting behaviors, and changing patterns of parenting from infancy through adolescence.
Explored are parent-child relationships and their implications for children's health, well-being, and quality of life in different family forms, including parenting in drug-addicted families, homeless families, cohabiting families, single-parent families, and LGBT families around the world. Using an array of theories with relevant empirical findings, the practical implications for child development both within the United States and across the globe are highlighted. Also included is specific information about tools and techniques for measuring intimate relationships and intervention strategies for relationship problems.
- Integrates modern, evidence-based research on parenting and child development
- Synthesizes interdisciplinary modes of studying parenting and child development
- Contextualizes research using global perspectives across cultures, ethnicities, and a diverse array of family patterns
- Capture both fundamentals and nuances of parenting and child development in concise chapters
SortTitle: parenting and child development: across ethnicity and culture

Keyword(s): child development; special needs children; single-parent households; LGBT parents; cross-cultural families; Abusive versus Loving Parenting; Attachment Theory; Cross-Cultural Parenting; Child-Parent Relationships; Interpersonal Acceptance-Rejection Theory; LGBT Families

Author Info:
Abdul Khalequeauthor
Abdul Khaleque, PhD, is adjunct professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies and a senior scientist in the Ronald and Nancy Rohner Center for the Study of Interpersonal Acceptance and Rejection at the University of Connecticut.

eISBN-13: 9781440871955

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440871948

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 584

Publication Date: 20210331
Malignant Narcissism: Recognizing a Dangerous Disorder
Author(s): Smith, Cary; Hung, Li-Ching;

Contributors: Smith, Cary; Hung, Li-Ching;
Abstract:
In this book, a psychologist and a professor detail the history, psychology, and effects of this little-studied condition that has altered individuals and societies worldwide, arguing that the disorder deserves its own classification.
Psychoanalyst Erich Fromm in 1964 developed the term "malignant narcissism," believing it to be the worst form of psychopathology, a disorder that essentially epitomized evil. Malignant narcissism, however, has never been identified as a clinical condition in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; instead, it is seen as a conglomeration of several other disorders.
Yet researchers since Fromm have described malignant narcissists as unique in their callous nature and proclivity to extreme violence, with a component of sadism bringing them pleasure when inflicting pain. The largest concern about malignant narcissists is that "some have the ability and wherewithal to rise to great positions of power and influence" and to affect large numbers of people.
Authors Smith and Hung explain the differences between malignant narcissists, "everyday" narcissists, and psychopaths, illustrating these conditions with vignettes of historic public figures and people in popular culture, among others.
- Illustrates concepts through case studies from history and popular culture and of prison inmates
- Explains how malignant narcissism differs from psychopathy and related disorders
- Details the absolute characteristic that sets this disorder apart from others: sadism
- Addresses theories and research on this disorder as well as treatments and medications
- Includes a bibliography
SortTitle: malignant narcissism: recognizing a dangerous disorder

Keyword(s): Classes of Medications; Covert Narcissists; Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; Exhibitionistic/High-Functioning Narcissists and IQ; "Healthy Narcissism"; Heritability/DNA Research; Malignant Narcissists versus Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Author Info:
Cary Stacy Smithauthor
Li-Ching Hungauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440874079

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440874062

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 232

Publication Date: 20210228
Understanding Suicide's Allure: Steps to Save Lives by Healing Psychological Scars
Author(s): Krippner, Stanley; Riebel, Linda; Joffe Ellis, Debbie; Paulson, Daryl;

Contributors: Krippner, Stanley; Riebel, Linda; Joffe Ellis, Debbie; Paulson, Daryl;
Abstract:
This book explains why suicide can be alluring to a person aiming to stop his or her traumatic pain—whether its source is bullying, sexual assault, war combat, or other PTSD-invoking events—and details approaches that can prevent suicide.
Suicide has been a taboo topic in Western culture. The mere mention of suicide sparks reactive responses that include medical, moral, spiritual, and religious debates. As a result, the authors open an important discussion here, offering an honest and non-judgmental examination of the many aspects involved in the nature of suicide, explaining that above all, people need to learn how to support those struggling with suicidal thoughts or to intercept their own suicidal thinking. The book also includes an extensive review and evaluation of the many available mental health treatments.
Special consideration is given to military suicides. U.S. soldier suicides exceed one per day and continue to rise in all military branches, while veteran suicide rates are even higher, averaging 17 per day. Communities, families, veterans, and service members are in need of tools and insights for coping with, navigating, and exposing the suicidal attitudes affecting many current and former members of the military.
- Incorporates academic research, media coverage, and the authors' personal experiences
- Includes topics associated with forms of suicide not widely addressed in other books, including evolutionary psychology, traumatic brain injury, prescription drug side-effects, and shamanism
- Addresses suicide in the general population as well as within the cadre of some of the nation's newest veterans—those who served in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars
SortTitle: understanding suicide's allure: steps to save lives by healing psychological scars

Keyword(s): Alcoholism and Substance Abuse; Causes Associated with Prescribed Medications; Conventional and Unconventional Psychotherapies; Cultural Perspectives; Developmental Psychology; Evolutionary Psychology; Gender Studies; Humanistic and Existential Psychology; Psychology: Abnormal

Author Info:
Stanley Krippnerauthor
Linda Riebelauthor
Debbie Joffe Ellisauthor
Daryl S. Paulsonauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440862557

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440862540

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 360

Publication Date: 20210113
When Trauma Grips Our Children: The Basic Pyramid System for Counselors, Teachers, and Caregivers to Support Healing
Author(s): Levine, James;

Contributors: Levine, James;
Abstract:
Aimed at school staff and other caregivers on the front lines of providing assistance without in-depth training or an understanding of how trauma manifests, this book offers a detailed approach to helping children who have experienced trauma.
Trauma in children varies in how it presents—in behavior, emotions, learning, and social interactions—and how to address it depends largely on its presentation. Children may exhibit many types of behavior that could be attributed to trauma, such as telling lies and feeling shame, lacking focus or having outbursts in class, and distrusting peers and adults, among many more.
When you read this book, you'll learn how to support a child with severe trauma by employing a sensitive yet structured approach. Discussion of a kaleidoscope of case studies using the new Basic Pyramid model, developed by the author, will help you to determine appropriate intervention.
- Introduces a new intervention model used as the basis of care for children with trauma
- Offers clear application of intervention practices in case studies
- Emphasizes the link between trauma, behavior, learning, emotions, and social interaction skills among children
- Demonstrates that supportive action can produce positive responses in children with trauma
SortTitle: when trauma grips our children: the basic pyramid system for counselors, teachers, and caregivers to support healing

Keyword(s): anxiety; trauma in children; trauma; PTSD; depression; child psychology; behavioral therapy; Control-Mastery Theory; Coping Skills; Crisis Intervention; Lying; Prevention; Redirection; Restitution; Shame; Psychology: Child and Teen; Current Events and Issues: Education

Author Info:
James E. Levineauthor
James E. Levine, PhD, LICSW, is founding director of a multi-disciplinary group of more than 30 clinicians that consults for more than 45 school districts.

eISBN-13: 9781440874741

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440874734

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 160

Publication Date: 20210113
Germs at Bay: Politics, Public Health, and American Quarantine
Author(s): Vidich, Charles;

Contributors: Vidich, Charles;
Abstract:
This book examines America's experience with a wide range of quarantine practices over the past 400 years and explores the political, economic, immigration, and public health considerations that have prompted success or failure within the evolving role of public health.
The novel strain of coronavirus that emerged in late 2019 and became a worldwide pandemic in 2020 is only one of more than 87 new or emerging pathogens discovered since 1980 that have posed a risk to public health. While many may consider quarantine an antiquated practice, in reality it is often one of the only defenses against new and dangerous communicable diseases. Tracing the United States' quarantine practices through the colonial, postcolonial, and modern eras, Germs at Bay: Politics, Public Health, and American Quarantine provides an eye-opening look at how quarantine has worked despite routine dismissal of its value.
This book is for anyone seeking to understand the challenges of controlling the spread of COVID-19 and will help readers internalize the lessons that may be learned from the pandemic. No other title provides the level of primary source data on the United States' long reliance on quarantine practices and the political, social, and economic factors that have influenced them.
- Offers guidance on quarantine decision-making within the U.S. democratic system
- Chronicles the evolution of quarantine throughout U.S. history
- Provides a detailed analysis of tens of thousands of primary-source local, state, and federal quarantine records that have been pieced together to tell America's quarantine story
- Features illuminating case studies of some of the most important quarantine events in American history
SortTitle: germs at bay: politics, public health, and american quarantine

Keyword(s): Coronavirus; War; Stigma and disease reporting; Smallpox in Boston; Smallpox during the Revolutionary; Redefining quarantine for the 21st; Radio Pratique; Quarantine and the Irish Diaspora; Public Health Service; Medically managed quarantine; Maritime quarantine; Immigration and quarantine; Germ theory; Five stages of quarantine practice; COVID-19

Author Info:
Charles Vidichauthor
Charles Vidich is a consultant and adviser on public health and bioterrorism issues and was appointed a visiting scientist at the Harvard School of Public Health, working for 10 years on national quarantine policy.

eISBN-13: 9781440878343

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878336

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 520

Publication Date: 20210119
Manifest Ambition: James K. Polk and Civil-Military Relations during the Mexican War
Author(s): Pinheiro, John;

Contributors: Pinheiro, John;

Abstract:
This is not another chronological retelling of the Mexican War. Instead, it examines civil-military clashes during the war in light of Jacksonian politics and the American citizen-soldier tradition, looking at events that shed light on civilian authority over the military, as well as the far reaching impact of political ambition during this period (specifically, presidential power and the quest for the presidency). By 1848, Americans had come to realize that in their burgeoning democracy, generals and politicians could scarcely resist the temptation to use war for partisan gain. It was a lesson well learned and one that still resonates today.
The Mexican War is known for the invaluable experience it provided to future Civil War officers and as an example of America's drive to fulfill her Manifest Destiny. Yet it was more than a training ground, more than a display of imperialism. Significantly, the Mexican War tested civilian control of the military and challenged traditional assumptions about the role of the army in American society. In so doing, it revealed the degree to which, by 1846, the harsh partisanships of the Jacksonian Era had impacted the American approach to war. This is not another chronological retelling of the Mexican War. Instead, it examines civil-military clashes during the war in light of Jacksonian politics and the American citizen-soldier tradition, looking both at events that shed light on civilian authority over the military and at the far reaching impact of political ambition during this period (specifically, presidential power and the quest for the presidency).
In addition to politics, a host of others factors marred civil-military relations during the war, threatening U.S. victory. These included atrocities committed by Americans against Mexicans, disobedient officers, and inefficient U.S. military governors. In the end, as Manifest Ambition shows, Polk's ability to overcome his partisan leanings, his micro-management of the war effort, and his overall strategic vision, helped avoid both a prolonged occupation and the annexation of All Mexico. By 1848, Americans had come to realize that in their burgeoning democracy, generals and politicians could scarcely resist the temptation to use war for partisan gain. It was a lesson well learned and one that still resonates today.

SortTitle: manifest ambition: james k. polk and civil-military relations during the mexican war

Keyword(s): Military History

Author Info:
John C. Pinheiroauthor
John C. Pinheiro is Assistant Professor of History at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Co-editor of Volume 12 of the Presidential Series of the Papers of George Washington, his articles on the Mexican War have appeared in the Journal of the Early Republic, the Journal of Popular Culture, and in the anthology, Nineteenth-Century America (2005).

eISBN-13: 9780313027284

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Print ISBN-13: 9780275984090

Entry Code: EC8409

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 240

Publication Date: 20070330

Series: In War and in Peace: U.S. Civil-Military Relations

Subtitle: James K. Polk and Civil-Military Relations during the Mexican War
Sexual Health [4 volumes]
Author(s): Owens, Annette; Tepper, Mitchell;

Contributors: Owens, Annette; Tepper, Mitchell;

Abstract:
In this unprecedented four-volume set, doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, educators, and clergy join forces to present information vital for sexual health. Topics candidly discussed include the meaning of sexual health, the effects of ignorance or neglect, and the role of love, touch, and communication. Doctors explain the roles of physical systems, while psychologists and members of the clergy detail the roles of religion, culture, and parental or family beliefs in spurring or squashing sexual health. State-of-the-art treatments and research are also featured. Each volume includes a chapter on how to talk with a doctor, therapist, or patient about sexual health.
Americans feel free to tell medical doctors of health ills from headaches to hemorrhoids, and to tell psychologists about mental problems from depression to delusions. Yet, there is one area that affects both physical and mental health most people don't discuss with either doctor or psychologist: sexual health. According to a survey published by the American Medical Association, 43 percent of women and 31 percent of men in the United States experience some form of sexual dysfunction, problems are largely hidden, and so exacerbated. Doctors don't initiate the topic with patients; neither do most psychologists aside from trained sex therapists. The problems might not even be rooted in disorders commonly understood as illness. As officials at the World Health Organization have defined it, sexual health is more than the absence of disease. It is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being related to sexuality.

SortTitle: sexual health [4 volumes]

Keyword(s): Health and Wellness: Love, Sex, and Sexuality

Author Info:
Annette Owensauthor
Mitchell S. Tepperauthor

eISBN-13: 9780313054525

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Print ISBN-13: 9780275987749

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 1840

Publication Date: 20061230
NATO Reconsidered: Is the Atlantic Alliance Still in America's Interest?
Author(s): Truitt, Wesley;

Contributors: Truitt, Wesley;

Abstract: Is NATO still in the best interest of the United States? This provocative work argues that the focus on NATO distracts the U.S. from the vital foreign policy challenges of the 21st century, most notably China's rise in power.Since its beginning in 1949, NATO—the North Atlantic Treaty Organization—has been at the center of United States foreign policy. The alliance was crucial during the decades of the Cold War, and the U.S. collaborated closely with NATO during crises in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Libya. But does the NATO alliance still serve the best interests of the United States?The NATO of today—one that has expanded to 30 member countries—risks involving the U.S. in unwanted military activities of the future, actions that were not intended in the original Atlantic alliance. In addition, the real challenges for foreign policy of 21st century are not in Europe, but in the expanding economic powerhouses in Asia, especially China.NATO Reconsidered argues that the changes in world politics in recent decades requires that the more than 70-year-old alliance should no longer be the principal focus of U.S. foreign policy.

SortTitle: nato reconsidered: is the atlantic alliance still in america's interest?

Keyword(s): Europe; NATO; Foreign Policy; Globalization; Atlanticism; Anti-Globalism; American Decision to Permanently Station Troops in Europe; Eisenhower, Dwight D.; Establishment of the Supreme Allied Command; Expansion of NATO Membership; Founding of NATO in 1949; Security Studies: U.S. Foreign Policy

Author Info:
Wesley B. Truittauthor
;Wesley B. Truitt, PhD, is a full-time author and a member of RAND Corporation's Policy Circle.

eISBN-13: 9781440871399

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440871382

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 232

Publication Date: 20201027

Series: Praeger Security International
Stopping Military Suicides: Veteran Voices to Help Prevent Deaths
Author(s): Thomas, Kate; Taylor, Sarah;

Contributors: Thomas, Kate; Taylor, Sarah;

Abstract: Blending illustrative narratives from veterans with cutting-edge research, this book provides a model for a needed shift from treatment post-trauma to psychological training pre-trauma to prevent deep depression and resulting suicides.As suicides among members of the U.S. military and veterans continue at a rate higher than in the general population—at least 22 each day—and their calls for help become more tragically blatant, with three veterans waiting for treatment outside Veterans Administration hospitals in 2019 committing suicide, authors and former U.S. Marines, Kate Hendricks Thomas and Sarah Plummer Taylor, present a call for a new approach to help halt the needless deaths. Thomas, now a researcher and assistant professor of public health, and Plummer Taylor, now a social worker and adjunct professor, detail a plan to establish preventative training for mental fitness that will help psychologically "vaccinate" service members against depression and PTSD, the most common precursors to suicidal thoughts. Thomas and Plummer Taylor detail their mental fitness training program to shift from post-trauma treatment to pre-trauma prevention. Each topic addressed is illustrated with stories from veterans. Part of the solution, Thomas and Plummer Taylor explain, is to present prevention as something for all service members, and as a positive, strength-building, challenging activity for champions, as opposed to a post-trauma treatment only for "weak and broken" warriors.

SortTitle: stopping military suicides: veteran voices to help prevent deaths

Keyword(s): Brain and Frontal Cortex; Demographic and Behavioral Characteristics that Increase the Odds of Suicide; Divorce and Domestic Violence; Feeling Alienated and Misunderstood; Finding Theta; Incidence of Military and Veteran Suicide; Mandatory Training in Mental Fitness; Peer-Education

Author Info:
Kate Hendricks Thomasauthor
Sarah Plummer Taylorauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440875083

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440875076

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 184

Publication Date: 20201130
The Handbook of Occupational and Environmental Medicine: Principles, Practice, Populations, and Problem-Solving, 2nd Edition [2 volumes]
Author(s): Guidotti, Tee;

Contributors: Guidotti, Tee;
Abstract:
Provides health professionals with a single, accessible, and interesting source to prepare for the field of occupational and environmental medicine. The new edition is extensively updated and includes questions for review in preparation for taking examinations.
This set is designed to be a thorough introduction for physicians entering the occupational and environmental medicine field, whether preparing for specialty examinations or moving into the field from other medical specialties or from primary care. It also serves as a convenient guide and reference for nurses, health professionals, and those outside of health care who need a quick orientation.
The set is written with a strong and coherent point of view about the value of occupational and environmental medicine and commitment to ethical, worker-centered practice. It is unusual in the depth of its coverage; its inclusion of important topics that are usually overlooked in textbooks of the field, such as risk science; its emphasis on good management of occupational health services; and its thorough integration of material that fits topics together rather than presenting them as if they were separate and unrelated.
- Covers all topics in the OEM board Specialty Examination
- Includes an appendix with sample questions from the Specialty Examination
- Is written by an internationally-recognized expert
- Lists essential resources for OEM physicians in an appendix
SortTitle: handbook of occupational and environmental medicine: principles, practice, populations, and problem-solving, 2nd edition [2 volumes]

Edition: 2

Keyword(s): Clinical Evaluation (Medical); Epidemiology; Exposure Assessment; Monitoring and Surveillance; Occupational Diseases and Health Protection; Occupational Injuries and Musculoskeletal Disorders; Physical Conditions and Hazards; Prevention and Wellness Science; Science

Author Info:
Tee L. Guidotti M.D., M.P.H., DABTauthor
Tee L. Guidotti, MD, MPH, DABT, is a physician, international consultant, and retired professor of occupational and environmental medicine who helped to shape the modern field through his teaching for more than 35 years.

eISBN-13: 9781440865275

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440865268

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 1232

Publication Date: 20201031
Early Childhood Education: An International Encyclopedia [4 volumes]
Author(s): Cochran, Moncrieff; New, Rebecca;

Contributors: Cochran, Moncrieff; Cochran, Moncrieff; New, Rebecca; New, Rebecca;

Abstract:
Early childhood education has reached a level of unprecedented national and international focus. Parents, policy makers, and politicians have opinions as well as new questions about what, how, when, and where young children should learn. Teachers and program administrators now find curriculum discussions linked to dramatic new understandings about children's early learning and brain development. Early childhood education is also a major topic of concern internationally, as social policy analysts point to its role in a nation's future economic outlook. As a groundbreaking contribution to its field, this four-volume handbook discusses key historical and contemporary issues, research, theoretical perspectives, national policies, and practices.

A wealth of information provides the user with up-to-date expert entries on a plethora of topics.
Over three hundred entries in volumes 1, 2, and 3 cover such topics as:
accountability
assessment
biculturalism
bullying
child abuse
early intervention
ethnicity
Head Start
No Child Left Behind
Zero to three

Editor(s): Cochran, Moncrieff; New, Rebecca;

SortTitle: early childhood education: an international encyclopedia [4 volumes]

Keyword(s): Current Events and Issues: Education

Author Info:
Moncrieff Cochraneditor
Moncrieff Cochranauthor
Rebecca S. Neweditor
Rebecca S. Newauthor

eISBN-13: 9780313014482

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Print ISBN-13: 9780313331008

Entry Code: EGR3100

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 1448

Publication Date: 20070130

Subtitle: An International Encyclopedia
The New Town Hall: Why We Engage Personally with Politicians
Author(s): Masullo, Gina;

Contributors: Masullo, Gina;
Abstract:
Drawing on in-depth interviews with a wide variety of Americans, this book answers two questions: How and why do we personally engage with elected officials online and offline? What influence does this personal political engagement have on our democracy?
Never before has it been so easy for Americans to make their personal views known to their elected officials. Citizens can tweet their opinions to their political representatives or respond to a Facebook post on politicians' pages to convey their approval or dislike for policies. They can engage politically through virtual town halls or show up in person at a protest easily organized through digital platforms. But this mediated relationship also makes it easy for politicians to push back against the opinions of their constituents by deriding their views or even blocking them online.
The New Town Hall gives readers a firsthand look at personal political experiences through vivid stories from a variety of Americans. Researcher and former journalist Gina Masullo documents how Americans feel when they are blocked on social media and demonstrates how political talk with elected officials—both online and offline—leads to more involved types of political participation, such as protests or campaigning for political candidates. She contextualizes these personal political experiences with an eye toward understanding how these interactions influence the democratic process.
- Includes data and examples from a wide variety of interviews with citizens about their on- and offline interactions with politicians
- Explains how political talk with elected officials online and offline leads to more involved types of political participation, such as protests and campaigning
- Shows how politicians' refusal to communicate with citizens affects the democratic process
- Demonstrates an accessible and down-to-earth tone
SortTitle: new town hall: why we engage personally with politicians

Keyword(s): Activism; Blocking Social Media; Citizen Voices; Democracy; Online Politics; Personal Politics; Political Engagement; Political Participation; President Donald Trump; Social Media; Politics, Law, and Government; Current Events and Issues: Politics and Government

Author Info:
Gina M. Masulloauthor
Gina M. Masullo, PhD, is associate director of the Center for Media Engagement and associate professor in the School of Journalism, both at The University of Texas at Austin.

eISBN-13: 9781440866906

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440866890

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 192

Publication Date: 20200930
The Problem with Parenting: How Raising Children Is Changing across America
Author(s): McDermott, Nancy;

Contributors: McDermott, Nancy;
Abstract:
The Problem with Parenting serves as an essential guide to the recent origins and current excesses of American parenting for students, parents, and policy makers interested in the changing role of the family in childrearing.
Family scholarship focuses predominately on the evolution of family structure and function, with only passing references to parenting. Researchers who study parenting, however, invariably regard it as a sociological phenomenon with complex motivations rooted in factors such as class, economic instability, and new technologies.
This book examines the relationship between changes to the family and the emergence of parenting, defined here as a specific mode of childrearing. It shows how, beginning in the 1970s, the family was transformed from a social unit that functioned as the primary institution for raising children into a vehicle for the nurturing and fulfillment of the self. The book pays special attention to socialization and describes how the change in our understanding of parenthood, from a state of being into the distinct activity of "parenting," is indicative of a disruption of our ability to transfer key cultural values and norms from one generation to the next.
- Suggests that families are no longer able to reliably socialize children
- Proposes that the reason the family has ceased to function as a socializing institution has less to do with changes in structure than the replacement of a child-centered ideal with a therapeutic imperative
- Suggests that parenting is new mode of childrearing that arose in the absence of a reliable institution for childrearing
- Argues that parenting culture itself is a response to the experience of the breakdown in socialization that occurred that began in the 1970s
- Makes the case for a renewal of a societal commitment to children and the rising generation
SortTitle: problem with parenting: how raising children is changing across america

Keyword(s): Authority; Children; Family; Gender; Intimacy; Love; Parent-Child Relationships; Parenting Philosophies; Socialization; Stereotypes; Current Events and Issues: Society; Psychology: Child and Teen

Author Info:
Nancy A. McDermottauthor
Nancy A. McDermott is an independent writer and researcher and an affiliate of the Centre for Parenting Culture Studies at the University of Kent at Canterbury.

eISBN-13: 9781440853197

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440853180

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 208

Publication Date: 20200831
Ghost Guns: Hobbyists, Hackers, and the Homemade Weapons Revolution
Author(s): Tallman, Mark;

Contributors: Tallman, Mark;
Abstract:
With thorough analysis and balanced reporting, Ghost Guns: Hobbyists, Hackers, and the Homemade Weapons Revolution is an essential resource for readers seeking to understand the rise of homemade firearms and future options for managing it.
For more than a century, strict gun control was possible because firearms were produced in centralized industrial factories. Today, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, combining old and new technologies, threatens to upend this arrangement. An increasing number of hobbyists, "makers," technology provocateurs, and sophisticated criminals are proving that you don't need a factory to make guns anymore.
The security challenges of this transformation are increasingly apparent, but the technologies behind it hold tremendous potential, and so while to ignore the security implications would entail risks, the costs of new policies also must be evaluated. "Do-it-yourself," or DIY, weapons will bring significant ramifications for First and Second Amendment law, international and homeland security, crime control, technology, privacy, innovation, and the character of open source culture itself. How can liberal society adjust to technologies that make it easier to produce weapons and contraband?
Informative and thought-provoking, Ghost Guns: Hobbyists, Hackers, and the Homemade Weapons Revolution carefully analyzes the technical, legal, social, political, and criminological trends behind this challenging new area of illicit weapons activity.
- Provides readers with informative background on DIY gun laws and legislative trends and fascinating descriptions of legal and illegal practices with homemade weapons around the world
- Presents in-depth explanations of the consumer appeal, technology, economics, politics, and enforcement challenges behind America's quickly growing DIY gun-making phenomenon
- Evaluates the current and future appeal of homemade weapons for differing types of crime and terrorism
- Offers a series of forward-looking recommendations for weapons control and security policy in an increasingly "post-industrial" 21st century
SortTitle: ghost guns: hobbyists, hackers, and the homemade weapons revolution

Keyword(s): 21st Century Policing; Comparative Gun Policy; Cyber Crime; Disruptive Technologies; Firearm Industry; Fourth Industrial Revolution; Future Crimes; Gun Control; Gun Rights; Homemade Weapons; Organized Crime; Second Amendment Law; Small Arms Proliferation; Terrorist Use of Weapons

Author Info:
Mark A. Tallmanauthor
Mark A. Tallman, PhD, ABCP, CIPS, RSO, WFR, is a security educator, researcher, and consultant. He is assistant professor of homeland security and emergency management at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

eISBN-13: 9781440865657

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440865640

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 264

Publication Date: 20200831
Understanding and Treating Chronic Fatigue: A Practical Guide for Patients, Families, and Practitioners
Author(s): Young, Joel;

Contributors: Young, Joel;
Abstract:
Some doctors still think Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a "fake" diagnosis. In this book, Joel Young, MD, presents the research, experience, and treatments that prove otherwise.
Millions of Americans experience chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), continuous exhaustion and a feeling comparable to that of having just run a marathon when all they have done is a daily living task, such as taking a shower or getting dressed.
Doctors don't have tests for CFS, and some think it's a faux or psychological disorder. Joel Young, MD, in this heavily researched book, explains why it is a true physical illness, and how it may be treated. He details how he successfully treats the symptoms, which can include severe fatigue, "brain fog," chronic pain, and sleep problems. Unlike doctors who recommend exercise, supplements, or opioid medications, Young integrates options such as long-acting stimulants, meditation, and dietary changes to reduce fatigue and non-opioid drugs, medical marijuana, and self-help options including yoga for the associated chronic pain.
- Features new and emerging research
- Cautions against quack treatments and so-called "quick fixes"
- Includes an appendix listing commonly asked questions with short answers
- Includes a glossary of terms
SortTitle: understanding and treating chronic fatigue: a practical guide for patients, families, and practitioners

Keyword(s): How to Cope with Non-Believers and Skeptics; How the Diagnosis of CFS is Made Using the Differential Diagnosis Process; How Long-Acting Stimulants Can Help Patients with CFS; Managing CFS with Medication, Therapy, Dietary Changes, and Self-Help Options; Health and Wellness: Diseases and Conditions

Author Info:
Joel L. Young MDauthor
Joel L. Young, MD, is the medical director of the Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine in Rochester Hills, MI, and clinical associate professor of psychiatry at Wayne State University School of Medicine.

eISBN-13: 9781440871931

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440871924

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 246

Publication Date: 20200831
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Elements, History, Treatments, and Research
Author(s): Shapiro, Leslie;

Contributors: Shapiro, Leslie;
Abstract:
A comprehensive introduction to one of the most common psychiatric disorders, a condition that results in intrusive, irrational thoughts and/or repetitive, illogical physical or mental actions.
Titles in this Health and Psychology Sourcebooks series address psychological, physical, or environmental conditions that threaten human health and wellbeing. This book presents a comprehensive overview of OCD—one of the five most common psychiatric disorders. Obsessions range from those associated with contamination, safety, and order or symmetry to scrupulosity, or the need the do the "right" thing. Compulsions range from counting, touching, and tapping to excessive cleaning/washing, arranging, or even hoarding.
Written by a therapist among the most experienced in the world in dealing with this disorder, this book covers the incidence, symptoms, diagnosis, history, development, and causes, as well as the effects and costs of OCD. It also addresses theory, research, and treatments and offers insight into and case studies illustrating how the disorder displays in society, at work, and in relationships. A glossary of terms, suggested further readings, and resource websites and organizations listing are included.
- Addresses symptoms, incidence, diagnosis, and treatments
- Explains development and causes
- Includes case studies for illustration of concepts
- Back matter includes a glossary, reading list, and list of organizations and websites
SortTitle: obsessive compulsive disorder: elements, history, treatments, and research

Keyword(s): Brain Activity; Case Studies; Compulsions; Conscience, Role of; Development and Causes; Gender and Age; Guilt, Role of; Obsessions; Scrupulosity; Psychology: Abnormal; Health and Wellness: Diseases and Conditions

Author Info:
Leslie J. Shapiroauthor
Leslie J. Shapiro, LICSW, is clinical supervisor at the OCD Institute at McLean Hospital, Boston.

eISBN-13: 9781440871313

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440871306

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 304

Publication Date: 20200723

Series: Health and Psychology Sourcebooks
The Historian's Red Badge of Courage: Reading Stephen Crane's Masterpiece as Social and Cultural History
Contributors: Cimbala, Paul;
Abstract:
For someone who did not actually fight in the American Civil War, Stephen Crane was extraordinarily accurate in his description of the psychological tension experienced by a youthful soldier grappling with his desire to act heroically, his fears, and redemption.
Stephen Crane's novel The Red Badge of Courage provides an extraordinary take on the battlefield experiences of a young soldier coming of age under extreme circumstances. His writing took place a generation after the war's conclusion, at a time when the entire nation was coming to grips with the meaning of the Civil War. It was during this time in the late nineteenth century that the battle over the memory of the war was taking place.
This new, annotated edition of the novel is designed to guide readers through references made through Crane's characters and how they reflect Civil War military experiences—specifically how "the youth's" experiences reflect the reality of the multi-day battle of Chancellorsville, which took place in Virginia beginning on May 1, 1863 and concluded on May 4 of the same year. The annotated text is preceded by introductory essays on Crane and on the Civil War. Crane's short story "The Veteran" is also included to allow readers to better understand the post-war lives of Civil War soldiers.
- Explains key background information for better understanding The Red Badge of Courage
- Includes introductory essays on Crane and on the Civil War
- Provides the full text for both Red Badge and Crane's lesser-known short story "The Veteran" with comprehensive annotations that illuminate the links between the stories and their historical contexts
Editor(s): Cimbala, Paul;

SortTitle: historian's red badge of courage: reading stephen crane's masterpiece as social and cultural history

Keyword(s): The Battlefield Experience; Civil War Memory; Civil War Soldiers' Lives; Perceptions of the Civil War During the Late Nineteenth Century; American History: Culture; The Arts: American Literature

Author Info:
Paul A. Cimbalaeditor
Paul A. Cimbala is professor of history at Fordham University, The Bronx, NY. He is author or coauthor of several texts on the American Civil War.

eISBN-13: 9781440854262

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440854255

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 370

Publication Date: 20200731

Series: The Historian's Annotated Classics
The Cultural Context of Aging: Worldwide Perspectives, 4th Edition
Contributors: Sokolovsky, Jay;
Abstract:
From the laughing clubs of India and robotic granny minders of Japan to the "Flexsecurity" system of Denmark and the elderscapes of Florida, experts in this collection bring readers cutting-edge and future-focused approaches to our aging population worldwide.
In this fourth edition of an award-winning text on the consequences of global aging, a team of expert anthropologists and other social scientists presents the issues and possible solutions as our population over age 60 rises to double that of the year 2000. Chapters describe how the consequences of global aging will influence life in the 21st century in relation to biological limits on the human life span, cultural construction of the life cycle, generational exchange and kinship, makeup of households and community, and attitudes toward disability and death.
This completely revised edition includes 20 new chapters covering China, Japan, Denmark, India, West and East Africa, Indonesia, Mexico, Peru, indigenous Amazonia, rural Italy, and the ethnic landscape of the United States. A popular feature is an integrated set of web book chapters listed in the contents, discussed in chapter introductions, and available on the book's web site.
- Takes a qualitative, case study approach, with most chapters informed by original, ongoing field research around the world
- Draws its reputation from use in courses from anthropology, sociology, and psychology to social work, nursing, and public health at 60 universities
- Discusses and points readers to related web book chapters, available on the book's website
- Provides access to valuable web support offering literature updates, educational activities, videos, and more
Editor(s): Sokolovsky, Jay;

SortTitle: cultural context of aging: worldwide perspectives, 4th edition

Edition: 4

Keyword(s): Care Among Multinational Family Networks; Culture and Women's Mid-Life; Culture and the Perception of Dementia; Community Gardens and Civic Ecology; Death Dulas; Designing Age-Friendly Communities; Eldersourcing and New Visions of Work in Late Life; Intergenerational Contact Zones

Author Info:
Jay Sokolovskyeditor
Jay Sokolovsky, PhD, is professor of anthropology at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg. He is a cultural anthropologist with specialties in the anthropology of aging, psychological/medical anthropology, and urban anthropology.

eISBN-13: 9781440852022

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440852015

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 762

Publication Date: 20200630
Negotiating at Home: Essential Steps for Reaching Agreement with Your Kids
Author(s): Kurtzberg, Terri; Kern, Mary;

Contributors: Kurtzberg, Terri; Kern, Mary;
Abstract:
Why do parents who can pull off multi-million dollar deals at work then go home and stumble with their kids?
Parents spend an awful lot of time negotiating with their kids—over everyday requests, rules and policies, and big decisions, and often end up derailed and frustrated. In Negotiating at Home, Kurtzberg and Kern offer parents a chance to look more closely at what they already do well (and why) and what can be done better. Grounded in decades of research on how to negotiate effectively, parents will learn about how to plan, recognize specific tactics, communicate and work in partnerships with other family members, address fairness, and handle conflict.
- Real stories and examples generated from interviews with hundreds of parents demonstrating the common patterns and "pain points"
- Strategies to avoid predictable pitfalls
- Specific tips for mastering the immediate moment and paving the way for future successes
- A guide for kids to learn the basic rules of effective negotiating for use in their own lives
SortTitle: negotiating at home: essential steps for reaching agreement with your kids

Keyword(s): Agreement; Effective Preparation; Interests; Kids; Negotiation; Parents; Pitfalls; Power; Rights; Business: Careers; Psychology

Author Info:
Terri R. Kurtzbergauthor
Mary C. Kernauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440868115

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440868108

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 200

Publication Date: 20200608

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From Text to Epitext: Expanding Students' Comprehension, Engagement, and Media Literacy
Contributors: Witte, Shelbie; Gross, Melissa; Latham, Don;
Abstract:
This volume explains how analyzing textual elements that aren't part of the text but connected to it can be used with K–16 students to improve comprehension, engagement, critical thinking, and media literacy.
Beginning with an introduction that briefly explains Genette's theory of paratext and discusses the functions of epitext theory, this book comprises theory-to-practice chapters that showcase ways in which teachers and librarians can use elements independent of a text to discuss texts and media with students. Chapters include a practitioner's section specifying practical approaches and explanations for how to use epitext.
Scaffolding an application of theory to practice, this title provides educators with an original approach to increasing literacy engagement and integration as well as for increasing media literacy and critical thinking. It includes practical ideas for using epitext in the classroom to promote critical thinking and for collaboration between teachers and librarians. It also includes editorial sidebars that provide additional "how-to" ideas, support deep thinking, make connections to relevant content in other chapters, and provide examples for students in K–16 classrooms.
- Explains how epitext can be used to scaffold understanding by providing summaries of content, interpretations, criticisms, and appreciations others share about the work
- Demonstrates the creative process by following the trail of the production of a work
- Helps students to explore and use various media to complement and extend their experience of a work
Editor(s): Witte, Shelbie; Gross, Melissa; Latham, Don;

SortTitle: from text to epitext: expanding students' comprehension, engagement, and media literacy

Keyword(s): Comprehension; Critical Thinking; Curriculum; Digital Literacy; Epitext; Film; Gaming; Media Literacy; Poetry; Teacher/Librarian Partnerships; Librarian's Instructional Role: Curriculum and Instruction, K-12; Librarian's Instructional Role: Information Literacy and Instruction, K-12

Author Info:
Shelbie Witteeditor
Melissa Grosseditor
Don Lathameditor
Teri S. Lesesne

eISBN-13: 9781440877506

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440877490

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 212

Publication Date: 20210331
Mindful School Libraries: Creating and Sustaining Nurturing Spaces and Programs
Author(s): Stephens, Wendy;

Contributors: Stephens, Wendy;
Abstract:
Complement efforts in the classroom to work on social-emotional learning, and understand the affective needs of young people in library settings.
Given the national climate of anxiety and fear, climbing diagnoses of neurological difference, and overall sensitivity, fewer young people come to school able to self-soothe. Building on the work of Nel Noddings, Lynne Evarts, and Meghan Harper, this book focuses on the deliberation, quiet, and reflection sometimes described collectively as mindfulness.
From breathing exercises to meditation, mindfulness exercises can be a coping mechanism for at-risk students, and librarians can create an environment, away from the classroom, in which students can explore their abilities to regulate and control their social and emotional responses, skills that underpin information retrieval and analysis. The role of school libraries in promoting mindfulness in the twenty-first century could parallel the quest for intellectual stimulation and self-improvement that informed the public libraries movement in the late nineteenth century. Providing practical suggestions for working in concert with classroom teachers, school counseling staff, and community partners, this guide will inform librarians' practice by increasing awareness of how to create a nurturing space for students in the school library.
- Highlights how mindfulness strategies have been successfully implemented in classroom and library spaces
- Recommends a range of easy-to-implement, no- or low-cost adjustments to space and services that can make the library experience more inclusive and positive
- Harnesses the increasing interest in social-emotional learning and how that undergirds student readiness to learn and confidence as a learner
SortTitle: mindful school libraries: creating and sustaining nurturing spaces and programs

Keyword(s): Affective Aspect of Education; Bibliotherapy; Collection Development; Duty of Care; Kinesthetic Learning; Mindfulness; School Counseling; School Library Practice; School Library Spaces; Social-Emotional Learning; Librarian's Instructional Role: Information Needs and Behavior Practices

Author Info:
Wendy Stephensauthor
Wendy Stephens, PhD, is assistant professor and school library chair at Jacksonville State University.

eISBN-13: 9781440875281

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440875274

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 152

Publication Date: 20210201
Copyright for Schools: A Practical Guide, 6th Edition
Author(s): Simpson, Carol; Wolf, Sara;

Contributors: Simpson, Carol; Wolf, Sara;
Abstract:
Copyright for Schools makes legal concepts related to U.S. copyright law understandable to educators. A staple on reference shelves, it has now been updated with new court rulings and technology applications.
This updated edition of Copyright for Schools explains U.S. copyright law as it applies to education settings clearly and concisely for teachers and school librarians.
Topics new to this edition include copyright implications related to the use of such streaming services as Netflix™ and Pandora™, links to online tools that teachers can use to assist them in making their own daily decisions regarding the use of copyrighted materials, and implications relating to the use of anonymous internet publishing tools such as Snapchat™ and use of Cloud-based sharing. Other new topics include issues related to disability, how to appropriately respond to cease and desist letters and other legal inquiries, implications of the Music Modernization Act, and expanded discussion of open resources such as Creative Commons licenses.
This edition also adds a concordance in a "Scope and Sequence" table format, so all information related to U.S. copyright knowledge is accessible no matter where it resides within the text, and provides links to online tools and resources that can be used to guide users of copyrighted materials in making decisions about how to use them. Still included are the real-world applications and the Q&A sidebars from prior editions.
- Concordance linking copyright concepts to concepts featured elsewhere in the text
- Revised and expanded lists of free and licensed materials for use in teaching and learning
- New chapter discussing issues related to disability
- New chapter discussing appropriate responses to cease and desist letters and other legal inquiries
- Links to online tools and resources that can be used to guide users of copyrighted materials in making decisions about how to use them
SortTitle: copyright for schools: a practical guide, 6th edition

Edition: 6

Keyword(s): Creative Commons and Other Automatic Licenses; Digitization; Differences between "Copyright Free," "Royalty Free," "License," and "Lease"; Fair Use Analysis; History of Copyright Law; Internet-Based Applications; Issues Specific to Media by Type

Author Info:
Carol Simpsonauthor
Sara E. Wolfauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440864841

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440864834

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 394

Publication Date: 20210112
Spreadsheets for Librarians: Getting Results with Excel and Google Sheets
Author(s): White, Bruce;

Contributors: White, Bruce;
Abstract:
Work smarter and save time with the librarian's guide to the hidden-in-plain-sight secrets of Excel, Sheets, and other types of spreadsheets.
While some librarians have become very skilled at using the full power of Excel and Sheets to turn data into useful and valuable information, for many librarians the relevance of spreadsheets—and how to use them—is not necessarily obvious.
This book demystifies Excel and other spreadsheets. Starting from basic concepts, the book progresses to advanced implementations important to librarians in such areas as collection management, including evaluation and benchmarking; research assessment through the creation of sophisticated bibliometric measures; and library design based on an analysis of patron behavior or the creation of a keyword map of physical collections. Real-life examples highlight a variety of techniques and shortcuts that can be immediately applied to libraries of all kinds.
Spreadsheets for Librarians is a book for the desk, not only the library shelves. No prior knowledge of spreadsheets is needed, and readers can expect to learn skills that will enhance their reputation as information and data professionals.
- Illustrates spreadsheet techniques that are immediately applicable in a wide variety of library contexts
- Explains the potential of readily available data as a means to enhance individual and institutional performance in the library and information sector
- Helps librarians think like data and information specialists
- Showcases skills that are portable and independent of more narrowly-focused software packages
- Shows how to communicate more effectively with IT specialists
SortTitle: spreadsheets for librarians: getting results with excel and google sheets

Keyword(s): Accounting and Financial Analysis; Bibliometric Studies; Collection Management; Data Migration; Library Use Studies; Patron Roll Management; Research Data Management; Staff Management; Statistical Analysis; Information Systems and Technology: Database and Other Retrieval Systems

Author Info:
Bruce Whiteauthor
Bruce White is copyright and open access advisor at Massey University, New Zealand. He has worked in both public and university libraries.

eISBN-13: 9781440869327

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440869310

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 316

Publication Date: 20210111
Libraries Publish: How to Start a Magazine, Small Press, Blog, and More
Author(s): Katz, Stephanie;

Contributors: Katz, Stephanie;
Abstract:
In this book, author Stephanie Katz, founding editor of the award-winning literary journal 805 Lit + Art, shares practical tools and advice for starting successful creative publishing projects.
Publishing benefits libraries by providing high-quality content to patrons, showcasing local writers and faculty, and creating buzz for the library. These endeavors can be launched at any type and size of library, often for little to no cost. Libraries Publish teaches libraries how to publish literary magazines, book review blogs, local anthologies, picture books, library professional journals, and even novels. You'll learn how to run a writing contest or writer-in-residence program, form community partnerships with other literary organizations, find funding, navigate legal considerations, market your publication, and more.

Each chapter contains detailed information on how to start your project, including comprehensive checklists, recommendations for free software, and legal considerations. Social media strategies as well as tips for facilitating student or teen-run projects are also covered. If your library wants to start a publishing project, this book will be your go-to resource!
- Shows how each project fits into the mission of a library
- Offers legal information including publishing rights and author publishing agreements
- Reviews free and subscription software for websites, submissions management, layout, and communication with subscribers
- Contains marketing and social media strategies for promoting a publication locally and nationally
- Suggests ways to engage the community and build local partnerships
SortTitle: libraries publish: how to start a magazine, small press, blog, and more

Keyword(s): Anthology; Book Review Blog; Creative Writing; Literary Journal; Marketing; Professional Journal; Publishing; Small Press; Writer-in-Residence; Adult Services and Programs; Librarian's Instructional Role

Author Info:
Stephanie Katzauthor
Stephanie Katz is technology librarian at Manatee County Public Library System and founding editor-in-chief of 805 Lit + Art.

eISBN-13: 9781440869440

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440869433

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 274

Publication Date: 20210111
Underserved Patrons in University Libraries: Assisting Students Facing Trauma, Abuse, and Discrimination
Contributors: Skinner, Julia; Gross, Melissa;
Abstract:
This practical and research-based volume focuses on how libraries can meet the needs of underserved patrons in college and university libraries, with an emphasis on those facing trauma, abuse, and discrimination.
While university libraries strive to meet the needs of all students, some groups have traditionally been overlooked. This volume engages with those underserved populations on college campuses, with an emphasis on those facing trauma, abuse, and discrimination. It brings a variety of authorial voices to discuss different aspects of that service and to share current research related to underserved populations in libraries. This combination supports research in LIS and beyond while offering concrete ways for service providers to make a difference in the lives of their patrons.
Editors Skinner and Gross have both conducted extensive research in ethically meeting patron needs. They and their contributors are keenly aware of the complex and interwoven considerations that inform such service, such as patron desire for confidentiality accompanied by an urgent need for assistance. This volume is committed to sharing diverse voices in the field and to exploring the interrelationship between theoretical findings and practical applications—all in the service of underserved patrons.
- Readers will gain a deep understanding of these underserved populations and how to respond by providing meaningful services
- Readers will learn strategies for outreach and the development of community service programs
- Readers will become aware of the wide variety of user populations whose information behavior may be limited by an experience or life circumstance that they may not want to divulge
Editor(s): Skinner, Julia; Gross, Melissa;

SortTitle: underserved patrons in university libraries: assisting students facing trauma, abuse, and discrimination

Keyword(s): Community College; Diversity; Homelessness; Immigration; Inclusion; Interpersonal Violence; Mental Health; Nontraditional Students; Sexual Assault; Adult Services and Programs; Librarian's Instructional Role: Information Literacy and Instruction, College Level and Above

Author Info:
Julia C. Skinnereditor
Melissa Grosseditor
Nicole A. Cooke

eISBN-13: 9781440870422

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440870415

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 222

Publication Date: 20210112
Building News Literacy: Lessons for Teaching Critical Thinking Skills in Elementary and Middle Schools
Author(s): Bober, Tom;

Contributors: Bober, Tom;
Abstract:
Every upper-elementary and middle school educator can teach news literacy and connected literacies, including text, visual, graphic, and video literacy, using this book.
This book suggests that news literacy is made up of several other literacies and skills that must not only be explored across the subject areas, but also connected to students' real-world consuming and sharing habits. A series of lessons, some using technology, lay a foundation for building these multiple literacies and skills. While not meant to be a complete program, the lessons provide a holistic experience and are adaptable to personalize students' learning.
The author melds strategies for finding and making meaning from information, the multiple literacies that young consumers of news must be familiar with to navigate news and other information, and the digital skills necessary to navigate today's news options. Whether students encounter news in the firewall-protected classroom or pushed out to them on their phones, the series of lessons encourage them to give pause and ask important questions as they move beyond simply consuming to become critical readers of the news.
- Understand what news literacy is, how it connects to other literacies, and the need for teaching news literacy in upper-elementary and middle school grades
- Reflect on areas of instruction, learning objectives, and pedagogical approaches to teaching news literacy
- Be able to implement and adapt targeted lessons focused on learning objectives that build news literacy and other connected literacies in a variety of upper-elementary and middle school learning environments
SortTitle: building news literacy: lessons for teaching critical thinking skills in elementary and middle schools

Keyword(s): elementary education; News literacy; Middle school education; media literacy; literacy; Curating Sources; Graphic Literacy; Historical Literacy; Identifying Facts and Opinions; Primary Sources; Readers' Perspectives; Reliability and Credibility of Sources; Video Literacy

Author Info:
Tom Boberauthor
Tom Bober is an elementary school librarian in Missouri and author of Elementary Educator's Guide to Primary Sources.

eISBN-13: 9781440875168

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440875151

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 182

Publication Date: 20210105
Evaluating the School Library: Analysis, Techniques, and Research Practices, 2nd Edition
Author(s): Everhart, Nancy;

Contributors: Everhart, Nancy;
Abstract:
This guide for the evaluation of school libraries both in practice and in research covers analysis, techniques, and research practices for conducting evaluations of curriculum, collections, facilities, and library personnel performance.
This new edition of an important tool for school librarians and administrators describes how and why to conduct evaluations of school libraries and explains the evaluation of curriculum, collections, facilities, student programs and services, and library personnel. The results can be used for strategic planning, curriculum development, and conducting action research.
New topics to this edition include explorations of community, faculty, students, and school library research, discussing how to bring all stakeholders to the table when evaluating the school library program, personnel and services, and the collection and facilities. Other new topics include information on high-stakes testing, multiculturalism, special needs students, advocacy, school librarians' self-evaluation, dispositions for learning, and evidence-based practice. This title will be of value to new school librarians in assessing how their program compares to others, as well as to school library professors, who will find this book useful in management and administration courses.
- Discusses evaluation of all school services
- Presents the only comprehensive evaluation guide for school libraries
- Contains helpful tools, forms, and checklists that add value
- Provides a one-stop and one-of-a-kind resource for all types of evaluation
SortTitle: evaluating the school library: analysis, techniques, and research practices, 2nd edition

Edition: 2

Keyword(s): Action Research; Community Input Surveys; Evaluation of Collection; Evaluation of Curriculum; Evaluation of Facilities; Evaluation of Personnel; Evaluation of Student Learning and Instruction; Research on Evaluation; Standard for Learning; Children's and Young Adult Services

Author Info:
Nancy Everhart Ph.D.author
Nancy Everhart is professor at the iSchool at Florida State University. She is an award-winning researcher and author of more than 100 professional articles focusing on school librarians and school libraries.

eISBN-13: 9781440855870

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440855863

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 194

Publication Date: 20201014
Leading Professional Development: Growing Librarians for the Digital Age
Contributors: Moen, Mary; Buchanan, Sarah A.;
Abstract:
This book shows how LIS schools and professional organizations can help information professionals to continue their education after finishing formal programs to keep up with the growing demands of the field.
As technology rapidly advances, the need for continuing education increases at an accelerating rate. Within 10–12 years of completing formal education, most information professionals' knowledge and skills become out of date, leaving them only half as able to meet the new demands of the profession. Additionally, the increase in online education programs for LIS students can limit their connection with practicing professionals and, in some locations, their engagement with diverse populations.
LIS schools and professional development organizations, however, can support professional development in new and exciting ways. Readers will learn how faculty in LIS schools are innovating their courses and providing continuing education experiences. Taking advantage of the benefits of online, digital, and experiential learning projects, they are creating meaningful, collaborative learning opportunities between students and practitioners in the field. The book also addresses how social media tools can help online students experience interactive community learning and network within the profession before they start their positions.
- Explains how LIS schools can provide collaborative professional learning opportunities through online and experiential programs
- Introduces readers to the profession and the diversity of the clientele they will serve, referring to successful programs as models
- Highlights benefits and examples of international study programs
- Helps strengthen partnerships between LIS schools and the professional community
- Offers guidance for planning professional development events
Editor(s): Moen, Mary; Buchanan, Sarah A.;

SortTitle: leading professional development: growing librarians for the digital age

Keyword(s): Continuous Learning; Digital Badges; Experiential Learning; Learning by Doing; LIS Education; Online Learning; Planning PD Events; Pre-Professional Experience; Professional Development; Socialization; Management and Administration: Human Resources and Communication

Author Info:
Mary H. Moeneditor
Sarah A. Buchananeditor

eISBN-13: 9781440869105

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440869099

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 182

Publication Date: 20201113
Intellectual Freedom Issues in School Libraries
Contributors: Dawkins, April;
Abstract:
This volume of collected articles from the archives of School Library Connection provides school librarians and LIS professors with a one-stop source of information for supporting the core library principle of intellectual freedom.
School librarians continue to advocate and champion for student privacy and the right to read and have unfettered access to needed information. Updated and current information concerning these issues is critical to school librarians working daily with students, parents, and faculty to manage library programs, services, and print and digital collections. This volume is an invaluable resource as school librarians revisit collection development, scheduling, access and other policies.
Library Science professors will find this updated volume useful for information and discussion with students. Drawing on the archives of School Library Connection, Library Media Connection, and School Library Monthly magazines—and with comprehensive updates throughout—chapters tackle privacy, the right to read, censorship, equal access to information, and other intellectual freedom issues.
New laws and legal and ethical opinions continue to appear and help inform the daily response school librarians have to current issues. This volume updates all included articles with current legal thought and opinion. Intellectual freedom expert April Dawkins offers practical advice and commentary throughout.
- Includes up-to-date coverage of a wide range of intellectual freedom topics
- Looks at current and applicable laws
- Features important topics for discussion in LIS classes
- Immediately usable in schools, and for school district staff development on these important and relevant topics
Editor(s): Dawkins, April;

SortTitle: intellectual freedom issues in school libraries

Keyword(s): Reading Levels & Intellectual Freedom; Selection & Reconsideration Policies; Acceptable Use Policies; Privacy Policies; Circulation Policies; Self-censorship; Banned Books Week; Challenge; Filtering and other Technology Issues; The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Author Info:
April M. Dawkinseditor
April M. Dawkins, PhD, is assistant professor in library and information studies at the University of North Carolina Greensboro.

eISBN-13: 9781440872372

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440872365

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 230

Publication Date: 20201231
Supporting Transfer Student Success: The Essential Role of College and UNiversity Libraries
Author(s): Nuhn, Peggy; Kaufmann, Karen;

Contributors: Nuhn, Peggy; Kaufmann, Karen;
Abstract:
This research-based book with practical applications teaches academic librarians to support their transfer students effectively at both universities and community colleges, even when transfer students' information literacy needs differ from those of other students.
Colleges and universities across the United States serve a large and growing population of transfer students. Current estimates suggest that more than one third of college students transfer from one institution of higher education to another at least once. At some institutions, transfer students compose up to fifty to sixty percent of the new incoming class. Academic librarians' understanding of the demographics and potential needs of transfer students is essential to supporting their success and mitigating "transfer shock."
Just as public libraries often bridge gaps between individuals and services, academic libraries can proactively support the often unique needs of transfer students by spearheading textbook affordability initiatives, developing innovative programming, and making appropriate referrals to non-library student services. In this practical guide to supporting transfer students, authors Peggy L. Nuhn and Karen F. Kaufmann teach academic librarians how to optimize information literacy instruction, support research, help reduce stress, and connect the library to virtual students. They emphasize the importance of establishing partnerships with feeder institutions and other campus departments to best support transfer student success.
- Teaches academic librarians and stakeholders to understand the holistic value of the academic library to transfer student success
- Defines the concept of "transfer shock" and explains how academic librarians and libraries can mitigate this phenomenon
- Outlines key theoretical and practical applications of information spaces, information science, and information literacy as applied to the transfer student academic experience
SortTitle: supporting transfer student success: the essential role of college and university libraries

Keyword(s): Articulation Agreements; Community Colleges; Dual Enrollment; Information Literacy Instruction; Performance-Based Metrics; Textbook Affordability; Transfer Student Pathways; Transfer Students; Universities; Adult Services and Programs

Author Info:
Peggy L. Nuhnauthor
Karen F. Kaufmannauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440873171

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440873164

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 202

Publication Date: 20201115
Libraries Supporting Online Learning: Practical Strategies and Best Practices
Author(s): Mune, Christina;

Contributors: Mune, Christina;
Abstract:
Using practical examples from librarians in the field, this book lays out current issues in online learning and teaches librarians how to adapt a variety of library services—including instruction, reference, and collection development—to online education.
Recent studies highlighting the challenges faced by online learners show that skills librarians are uniquely qualified to teach, such as information and digital literacy and source evaluation, can improve academic performance in online courses and enhance the online learning experience.
Just as embedded librarianship was developed to answer the needs of online courses when they emerged in the early 2000s, online learning librarian Christina Mune now teaches "online librarianship" as a set of realistic strategies for serving a variety of online education models. Each chapter of Libraries Supporting Online Learning addresses a different strategy for supporting online students and/or faculty, with all strategies derived from real-world practices.
Librarians will find information on best practices for creating digital literacy tutorials and dynamic content, providing patrons with open access and open educational resources, helping patrons to avoid copyright issues, promoting peer-to-peer learning and resource sharing, posting to social media, and developing scalable reference services. The tools and practical examples in this book will be useful for all educators interested in increasing the efficacy of online learning.
- Offers practical strategies to librarians responsible for supporting hybrid and online courses and degree programs as well as MOOCs
- May be easily adopted as a library science textbook for those teaching instructional design, instructional technology, distance librarianship, or academic library issues courses
- Includes case studies on assessment information and grant writing for administrators and library advocates
- Informs all educators interested in increasing the efficacy of online leaning in higher education
- Is suitable for inclusion in academic collections supporting library and information science
SortTitle: libraries supporting online learning: practical strategies and best practices

Keyword(s): Digital Literacy; Embedded Librarianship; Information Literacy; Learning Management Systems; Online Learning; Open Educational Resources; Peer Learning; Educational Technology and Instructional Design: Online Education

Author Info:
Christina D. Muneauthor
Christina D. Mune, MLIS, was online learning librarian for San José State University, in San José, CA, before serving as director of information technology services and most recently as associate dean of innovation and resource management.

eISBN-13: 9781440861765

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440861758

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 186

Publication Date: 20201031
Engaging Students through Campus Libraries: High-Impact Learning Models
Contributors: Schaub, Gayle; McClure, Hazel;
Abstract:
This collection of collaborative, high-impact learning experiences in information literacy teaches librarians how to engage students in hands-on, experiential learning.
The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) has identified 11 practices that are highly impactful to student learning to designate as high-impact educational practices (HIP). These practices engage students deeply in a meaningful, connected way to their work. Librarians teach and support student learning in many ways that assist these AAC&U practices, such as information literacy instruction for capstone, writing, and first-year seminars and research support for collaborative assignments and projects.
Engaging Students through Campus Libraries calls attention to work in information literacy that goes beyond a traditional librarian role; it features librarians and faculty partners who engage in projects that highlight salient, experiential facets of the AAC&U practices in order to teach information literacy. In this book, librarians will learn high-impact, experiential learning models for working with students. They will understand how to think about and describe how AAC&U best practices are currently embodied in their organizations. They will also imagine future learning experiences for students with HIPs in mind, resulting in information literacy that is integrated into disciplinary work in a vital and transformative way.
- Demonstrates the varied and exciting possibilities for engaged, integrated information literacy instruction
- Includes details about planning and preparation so that readers can replicate, scale, or adapt practices in other library environments
- Offers librarians practical models for pursuing their own partnerships in other disciplines
- Includes narrative accounts of completed projects and programs involving students from a range of majors and academic departments
Editor(s): Schaub, Gayle; McClure, Hazel;

SortTitle: engaging students through campus libraries: high-impact learning models

Keyword(s): Career Skills Education; Collaboration; Community Engagement; First-Year Experience; High-Impact Practices; Information Literacy; Scholarship; Service Learning; Librarian's Instructional Role: Information Literacy and Instruction, College Level and Above; Adult Services and Programs

Author Info:
Gayle Schaubeditor
Hazel McClureeditor

eISBN-13: 9781440868696

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440868689

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 188

Publication Date: 20201031
The Efficient Library: Ten Simple Changes that Save Time and Improve Service
Author(s): Rush, Elizabeth;

Contributors: Rush, Elizabeth;
Abstract:
This guide helps librarians improve service with easy-to-follow strategies and techniques to make physical changes in library space and streamline procedures.
This librarian's guide provides recommendations for quick and easy implementation of space-improving, time-saving practices. It also discusses the fundamentals of business and engineering management, public health, and other disciplines as they directly relate to the improvement of library service and management.
Detailing free and affordable adjustments to the library environment as well as information for those who will participate in a renovation or new construction project, the book features tips for creating functional, efficient, and productive spaces; procedures for streamlining routine tasks; methods for arranging materials in high demand; and ways of reconfiguring or planning spaces. It will provide librarians with a working knowledge of process management that will help them to strengthen their competence and build confidence to address and troubleshoot problems, freeing them to engage in more meaningful interactions and activities that benefit the community.
- Provides simple and inconspicuous actions librarians can take to start to increase efficiency in library management and operations
- Explains how to save time on routine, mundane tasks and reallocate it to programming, instruction, or innovation, which may lead to increased job satisfaction
- Proposes safety and health considerations as reasons to improve tasks in the library, which may contribute to a long and healthy career
- Shows how to create a more inviting and welcoming environment through attention to accessibility and organization
- Empowers librarians to make or influence changes that impact their well-being
SortTitle: efficient library: ten simple changes that save time and improve service

Keyword(s): Construction and Code Compliance; Fund Accounting; Library Design; Library Management; Library Renovation; Process Management; Professional Growth; Occupational Safety and Health; Organization; Management and Administration: Buildings and Facilities; Children's and Young Adult Services

Author Info:
Elizabeth Barrera Rushauthor
Elizabeth Barrera Rush, MSIS, is library specialist in the library and textbook services department at Northside Independent School District, San Antonio.

eISBN-13: 9781440869822

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440869815

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 178

Publication Date: 20201031
Serving Teens and Adults on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide for Libraries
Author(s): Whitehead, Carrie;

Contributors: Whitehead, Carrie;
Abstract:
Understand the unique needs of teens and adults with autism and how to adapt existing library programs to be more inclusive.
Autism spectrum disorder is a lifelong condition, but programs and services are mostly for children. As this population ages and the number of adults receiving autism diagnoses grows, are public libraries serving this group? Serving Teens and Adults on the Autism Spectrum offers practical strategies for delivering better service to individuals with autism, from library programming to technology, collections, library volunteers, and the information desk.
Relying on feedback and help from the autism community in her area, Carrie Rogers-Whitehead created programs for children, teens, and young adults on the autism spectrum. In this book, she shares advice on developing programs that focus on teamwork, transitions, and social skills. She explains best practices for reference interviews and teaches readers how their libraries can partner with nonprofit and government entities to develop workforce skills and connect adults with autism to jobs. Ready-made program activities for teens and adults with autism make it easy for libraries to better serve this often misunderstood group.
- Adapt existing library programs to be more inclusive of individuals with autism
- Learn tested program ideas specifically aimed at individuals with autism
- Understand the unique needs of adults with autism and how those needs present differently than they do in children
- Learn how to better mobilize these members of the community and help them find meaningful work and service opportunities
- Connect to resources to better understand and create library services for the autism community
SortTitle: serving teens and adults on the autism spectrum: a guide for libraries

Keyword(s): Adult Service Librarians; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Collections; Customer Service; Diversity; Inclusivity; Neurodiversity; Programming; Reference; Adult Services and Programs: People with Disabilities; Librarian's Instructional Role

Author Info:
Carrie Rogers- Whiteheadauthor
Carrie Rogers-Whitehead, MLIS, MPA, is founder of Digital Respons-Ability and worked in libraries for more than a decade.

eISBN-13: 9781440874826

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440874819

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 168

Publication Date: 20200930
Teen Genreflecting: A Readers' Advisory and Collection Development Guide, 4th Edition
Author(s): Flowers, Sarah; Stavole-Carter, Samuel;

Contributors: Flowers, Sarah; Stavole-Carter, Samuel;
Abstract:
Teen Genreflecting serves as a guide to contemporary teen fiction, encompassing every genre and format, including graphic novels, scrapbook-formatted books, verse novels, historical fiction, speculative fiction, contemporary realistic fiction, and more.
Teen literature is one of the most popular and quickly growing segments of the publishing world. Not only are teens continuing to read for pleasure, but many adults have discovered the joys of teen literature.
As part of the Genreflecting Advisory Series, Teen Genreflecting provides librarians with a road map to the vibrant and diverse body of literature focusing on recent fiction for teens, organizing and describing some 1,300 titles, most published within the past ten years, along with perennial classics. The authors indicate where each title fits in the genre scheme; its subject matter, format, and general reading level; and any pertinent awards. They also provide advice on readers' advisory services to teens, descriptions of genres and subgenres, and lists of favorites for each genre.
As with previous editions, this guide will prove invaluable to librarians building their teen collections and will help them assist teens in finding the books they love, no matter what genre.
- Helps librarians find the right book for their teen users
- Helps librarians develop current, diverse, and robust teen collections
- Provides libraries with a comprehensive list of recent teen fiction
- Provides students or professionals new to YA lit with a detailed overview of contemporary YA genre fiction
SortTitle: teen genreflecting: a readers' advisory and collection development guide, 4th edition

Edition: 4

Keyword(s): Acquisitions; Collection Development; Fiction; Genre Fiction; Readers' Advisory; Teens; Young Adult Fiction; Children's and Young Adult Services: Readers' Advisory Services; Children's and Young Adult Collection Management: Literature, Lists and Special Collections

Author Info:
Sarah Flowersauthor
Samuel Stavole-Carterauthor
Diana Tixier Herald

eISBN-13: 9781440872730

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440872723

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 288

Publication Date: 20200930
Radical Collaborations for Learning: School Librarians as Change Agents
Contributors: Harada, Violet; Coatney, Sharon;
Abstract:
Librarians can be effective catalysts and vital connectors who facilitate successful partnerships that enrich students' lives—"radical collaborations" that have deep and far-reaching impact.
Envisioning schools as learning organizations requires collaborating with the greater communities as an integral part of the school's dynamic. How can librarians be key players in realizing this concept of schools?
This book addresses this essential question, as well as how librarians can serve as catalysts in reaching beyond the traditional school to form alliances and partnerships with a range of community organizations and agencies, and how these collaborations result in transformative learning experiences not only for the students but for the adults who work together as well.
The authors provide examples of schools where librarians, library directors, and educators are joining together in these types of unique partnerships. Chapters are authored by library professionals, who describe what stimulates and motivates these partnerships and how they are collaboratively developed and sustained. This publication will be a catalyst that will inspire readers to grow similar alliances in their own schools and districts among public libraries, colleges, arts foundations, nonprofit cultural organizations, and STEM-related agencies.
- Defines a unique and critical role for today's school librarians
- Describes the rationale for forming distinctive collaborations to enhance student learning
- Features projects currently being implemented and how to foster collaborations
Editor(s): Harada, Violet; Coatney, Sharon;

SortTitle: radical collaborations for learning: school librarians as change agents

Keyword(s): Businesses; Colleges; Community Welfare Agencies; Government Agencies; Nonprofit Cultural Organizations; Parents; Partnerships with Arts Foundations; Public Libraries; Librarian's Instructional Role: Curriculum and Instruction, K-12; Children's and Young Adult Programs

Author Info:
Violet H. Haradaeditor
Sharon Coatneyeditor

eISBN-13: 9781440872396

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440872389

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 140

Publication Date: 20200701
Strauss's Handbook of Business Information: A Guide for Librarians, Students, and Researchers, 4th Edition
Author(s): Kirkwood, Hal P.;

Contributors: Kirkwood, Hal P.;
Abstract:
This new edition of Strauss's guide helps users to find current information for and about businesses of all kinds—both private and public, U.S.-based and international—related to finance, investment, industries, and entrepreneurship.
Strauss's Handbook of Business Information is a resource for finding and understanding business information. It contains explanation and instruction on the key facets of business information and provides detailed descriptions of key resources within both broad and specific categories. It can be used as a guide to further understanding the what, how, and why of business information research.
The changing arena of business information requires regular updating and awareness. This new edition has been thoroughly updated with three new chapters: Entrepreneurship, Competitive Intelligence, and Corporate Social Responsibility. Other additions of note include subsections on internet and mobile marketing and tax havens and related issues; coverage of new legislation (e.g., Dodd-Frank); and subsections on index funds, investment communities, regulatory bodies and laws, hedge funds, venture capital companies, assessing risks, robo-advisors, and more.
The Handbook is for students, faculty, librarians, and information professionals looking to gain a broader and deeper understanding of business information. Anyone needing to gain quick exposure to business information needs and resources for solutions will benefit from the volume as well.
- Uses comprehensive coverage to aid business librarians in finding exactly the right information their patrons need
- Features logical arrangement and integration online with print resources to make information easy to find
- Provides clear explanations that speak to reference librarians at public and academic libraries, and to students learning this field
- Serves as a helpful collection development resource for business information, as well as a trusted textbook
SortTitle: strauss's handbook of business information: a guide for librarians, students, and researchers, 4th edition

Edition: 4

Keyword(s): Accounting and Taxation; Business information literacy instruction; Competitive Intelligence; Corporate Social Responsibility; Cryptocurrencies; Entrepreneurship; Insurance; Investments; Real Estate; Reference and Information Services and Tools

Author Info:
Hal P. Kirkwoodauthor
Hal P. Kirkwood is Bodleian Business Librarian at the Sainsbury Library of Said Business School, Oxford University. Previously, he served as associate professor at the Parrish Library of Management & Economics at Purdue University.

eISBN-13: 9781440851315

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440851308

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 424

Publication Date: 20200831
A Brief History of the Book: From Tablet to Tablet
Author(s): Galbraith, Steven;

Contributors: Galbraith, Steven;
Abstract:
This book leads readers through an intriguing examination how books began and have evolved through history, and explores where future technologies may lead them.
From ancient clay tablet and scrolls to medieval manuscripts and printed books to personal computers and iPads, this guide examines the fascinating history of books from 4000 BCE to the present. At each step of this evolution, technologies are examined and evaluated to show how these ideas are present from the very beginning of written communication.
Moving chronologically from the ancient world to the present, the book shows how written communication media evolved from cuneiform to the Kindle. Focusing on key technologies and vital periods of historical transition, it traces an evolution that elucidates the history of the written word, at each step examining and evaluating such aspects of technologies as memory capacity, readability and writability, durability, recyclability, information security, ease and mode of access, and cost. Additional attention is paid to how these technologies were made, how they were circulated, and who was reading them.
- Provides faculty and students with a brief but fascinating and engagingly written textbook
- Includes hands-on activities and course assignments that encourage student learning
- Features interesting factoids and illustrations, making this book useful as a text, as a professional guide, or for pleasure reading
SortTitle: a brief history of the book: from tablet to tablet

Keyword(s): Calligraphy; Clay and Wax Tablets; Codices; Gutenberg Press; Lithography; Medieval Paleography; Modern Tablets and eBooks; Papyrus Scrolls; Parchment Scrolls; Librarianship: Philosophy, Values, and Issues: History of Books, Publishing, and Librarianship

Author Info:
Steven K. Galbraithauthor
Steven K. Galbraith is curator of the Cary Graphic Arts Collection at Rochester Institute of Technology and former Andrew W. Mellon Curator of Books at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC.

eISBN-13: 9781440869402

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440869396

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 182

Publication Date: 20200831
Academic Library Services for First-Generation Students
Author(s): Arch, Xan; Gilman, Isaac;

Contributors: Arch, Xan; Gilman, Isaac;
Abstract:
Presenting strategies for improving academic library services for first-generation students, this timely book focuses on programs and services that will increase student academic engagement and success.
Demographic data and secondary school graduation rates suggest that colleges and universities will enroll growing numbers of first-generation students over the next decade. Academic Library Services for First-Generation Students focuses on ways academic libraries can uniquely contribute to the successful transition to college and year-to-year retention of first-generation students.
The practical recommendations in this book include a wide range of ideas for the design and modification of library services and facilities to be more inclusive of the needs of first-generation students. All of the recommendations are specifically aimed at addressing challenges faced by first-generation students. Topics covered range from study spaces and service points to information literacy instruction and campus partnerships. The book makes the case—both explicitly and implicitly—that academic libraries can help address known risk factors (e.g., by helping students build academic cultural competencies) and thereby improve success, persistence, and retention for first-generation students. Academic library professionals in both leadership roles and public service positions will benefit from the actionable strategies presented here.
- Includes practical strategies for modifying existing library services to be more inclusive of first-generation student needs
- Incorporates suggestions for new services targeted toward first-generation students
- Offers insight into first-generation students' perspectives on academic libraries
- Builds understanding of the role libraries can play in first-generation student success and retention
SortTitle: academic library services for first-generation students

Keyword(s): Academic Libraries; Academic Support Services; Advising; First-Generation Students; Information Literacy; Library Facilities; Mentoring; Outreach; Student Retention; Librarian's Instructional Role: Information Literacy and Instruction, College Level and Above

Author Info:
Xan Archauthor
Isaac Gilmanauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440870187

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440870170

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 168

Publication Date: 20200731

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