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The Americas: An Encyclopedia of Culture and Society [2 volumes]
Contributors: Morse, Kimberly;
Abstract:
This two-volume encyclopedia profiles the contemporary culture and society of every country in the Americas, from Canada and the United States to the islands of the Caribbean and the many countries of Latin America.
From delicacies to dances, this encyclopedia introduces readers to cultures and customs of all of the countries of the Americas, explaining what makes each country unique while also demonstrating what ties the cultures and peoples together.
The Americas profiles the 40 nations and territories that make up North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America, including British, U.S., Dutch, and French territories. Each country profile takes an in-depth look at such contemporary topics as religion, lifestyle and leisure, cuisine, gender roles, dress, festivals, music, visual arts, and architecture, among many others, while also providing contextual information on history, politics, and economics. Readers will be able to draw cross-cultural comparisons, such as between gender roles in Mexico and those in Brazil. Coverage on every country in the region provides readers with a useful compendium of cultural information, ideal for anyone interested in geography, social studies, global studies, and anthropology.
- Covers every country in the region, as well as territories and Puerto Rico</li>
- Facilitates drawing cross-cultural comparisons</li>
- Features contributions from Latin American historians, geographers, anthropologists, political scientists, and literary scholars</li>
- Provides at-a-glance information about each country in quick facts boxes at the beginning of each chapter</li>
- Illuminates entries with complementary photos and maps</li>
- Includes Comprehensive Further Reading lists at the end of each entry that encourage readers to seek additional information</li>
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Editor(s): Morse, Kimberly;

SortTitle: americas: an encyclopedia of culture and society [2 volumes]

Keyword(s): Architecture and Housing in Chile; Cuisine in Canada; Dress in Bolivia; Employment in Venezuela; Festivals and Holidays in Mexico; Gender Roles in Brazil; Lifestyle and Leisure in Costa Rica; Literature and Oral Traditions in Ecuador; Music and Dance in Argentina; World History: Culture

Author Info:
Kimberly J. Morseeditor
Kimberly J. Morse, PhD, is professor of history at Washburn University. She is coauthor of ABC-CLIO's Venezuela and has written articles on Venezuelan history.

eISBN-13: 9781440852398

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440852381

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 1040

Publication Date: 20220831

Numbers: A Cultural History
Author(s): Kiely, Robert;

Contributors: Kiely, Robert;

Abstract:
Numbers: A Cultural History provides students with a compelling interdisciplinary view of the development of mathematics and its relationship to world cultures over 4,500 years of human history.
Mathematics is often referred to as a "universal language," and that is a fitting description. Many cultures have contributed to mathematics in fascinating ways, but despite its "universal" character, mathematics is also a human endeavor. It has played pivotal roles in societies at particular times; and it has influenced, and been influenced by, a wide range of ideas and institutions, from commerce to philosophy. Ancient Egyptian views of mathematics, for example, are tied closely to engineering and agriculture. Some European Renaissance views, on the other hand, relate the study of number to that of the natural world.
Numbers, A Cultural History seeks to place the history of mathematics into a broad cultural context. While it treats mathematical material in detail, it also relates that material to other subject matter: science, philosophy, navigation, commerce, religion, art, and architecture. It examines how mathematical thinking grows in specific cultural settings and how it has shaped those settings in turn. It also explores the movement of ideas between cultures and the evolution of modern mathematics and the quantitative, data-driven world in which we live.
Presents mathematics as a human endeavor, a product of human inquiry and human society</li>
Provides readers with a cumulative history of mathematics that draws on global cultures over time</li>
Places mathematics in multiple cultural contexts and demonstrates its relationship with other areas of thought</li>
Demonstrates the link between mathematical knowledge and such practical endeavors as timekeeping, navigation, and commerce</li>
Illustrates the movement of ideas between cultures and the complexity of intellectual history</li>
Explores the complex relationship between mathematics and technology over time and cultural space</li></UL>

SortTitle: numbers: a cultural history

Keyword(s): Abstraction and Medieval Indian Mathematics; Computing, Big Data, and Human Society; Ancient Egyptian Calendars and Timekeeping; Geometry and Medieval Arab Optics; Hypatia of Alexandria: A Female Hellenistic Mathematician; Mathematical Natural Law and Modern Science

Author Info:
Robert Kielyauthor
Robert Kiely, PhD, teaches the history of ideas in the Liberal Arts Department of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

eISBN-13: 9781440869341

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440869334

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 368

Publication Date: 20220831

Energy Resources: Examining the Facts
Author(s): McBeath, Jerry;

Contributors: McBeath, Jerry;

Abstract:
Energy Resources: Examining the Facts provides an authoritative, comprehensive overview of economic, political, and environmental drivers of America's energy picture, from trends in the production and consumption of fossil fuels and renewables to the state of the national energy grid.
Energy Resources: Examining the Facts is part of a series that uses evidence-based documentation to examine the veracity of claims and beliefs about high-profile issues in American culture and politics. Each book in the Contemporary Debates series is intended to puncture rather than perpetuate myths that diminish our understanding of important policies and positions; to provide needed context for misleading statements and claims; and to confirm the factual accuracy of other assertions.
This installment in the series provides a comprehensive overview of all energy resources used in the United States, including fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal), nuclear power, hydropower, other major renewables (solar and wind), and even smaller energy sources, such as wood products (biomass), ethanol, plant-based fluids/gases, and geothermal, that have meaningful potential for future growth. The framework of laws and regulations in which energy resources are developed, produced, and overseen is described, as are the ways in which economic development powered by different energy resources is impacting people and ecosystems in the United States and around the world.
Extensively covers both energy resources and the electricity grid</li>
Illuminates the economic, environmental, legal, and regulatory foundations of energy policymaking since World War II</li>
Presents information in an easy-to-navigate Q&A format</li>
Uses quantifiable data from respected sources as the foundation for examining every issue</li>
Provides readers with leads to conduct further research in Further Reading sections for each entry</li>
Examines claims made by individuals and groups of all political backgrounds and ideologies</li></ul>

SortTitle: energy resources: examining the facts

Keyword(s): climate change; wind power; solar power; renewable energy; oil; nuclear power; natural gas; hydroelectric power; green energy; fracking; fossil fuels; environmental regulations; energy security; energy independence; energy costs; electricity grid; coal; Coal Industry; Business

Author Info:
Jerry A. McBeathauthor
Jerry A. McBeath, PhD, is professor of political science emeritus, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and foreign expert at the Center for International Relations, China University of International Business and Economics.

eISBN-13: 9781440869426

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440869419

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 280

Publication Date: 20220831

Series: Contemporary Debates

The Computer: A Brief History of the Machine That Changed the World
Author(s): Swedin, Eric; Ferro, David;

Contributors: Swedin, Eric; Ferro, David;

Abstract:
This book, aimed at general readers, covers the entirety of computing history from antiquity to the present, placing the story of computing into the broader context of politics, economics, society, and more.
Computers dominate the world we live in, and this book describes how we got here. The Computer: A Brief History of the Machine That Changed the World covers topics from early efforts at mathematical computation back in ancient times, such as the abacus and the Antikythera device, through Babbage's Difference Engine and the Hollerith Tabulating Machines of the 19th century, to the eventual invention of the modern computer during World War II and its aftermath. The scope of the text reaches into the modern day, with chapters on social media and the influence of computers and technology on recent elections.
The information in this book, perfect for readers new to the topic or those looking to delve into the history of computers in greater detail, can be accessed both chronologically and topically. With chapters focusing on larger time periods as well as shorter subsections covering specific people and topics, this book is designed to make the history of computing as approachable as possible.

Includes 10 chapters covering topics from antiquity to the present day</li>

Tells the stories of those who made computing happen as well as specific inventions</li>

Prioritizes the contextualization of scientific information in order to make it more accessible to readers interested in politics, economics, sociology, and more</li>

Offers a glimpse into how computing will continue to progress and what that progress might look like in the future</li>
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SortTitle: computer: a brief history of the machine that changed the world

Keyword(s): Social Networks; Social Media; Personal Computers; Moore's Law; Internet; Information Security; History of Transistors; History of Software; History of Personal Computers; History of Integrated Circuits; History of Electronics; Computer Networking; Cell Phones; Circuits; Electronics

Author Info:
Eric G. Swedinauthor
David L. Ferroauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440866050

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440866043

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 320

Publication Date: 20220708

Modern Philippines
Author(s): Abinales, Patricio;

Contributors: Abinales, Patricio;

Abstract:
Ideal for high school and undergraduate students, this comprehensive thematic encyclopedia focuses on the Philippines, an important archipelago nation in Southeast Asia.
The Philippines is a nation that has experience being ruled by two separate colonial powers, home to a people who have had strong attachments to democratic politics, with a culture that is a rich mix of Chinese, Spanish, and American influences. What are important characteristics of contemporary daily life and culture in the Philippines today?
This volume explores the geography, history, and society of this important island nation. Thematic chapters examine topics such as government and politics, history, food, etiquette, education, gender, marriage and sexuality, media and popular culture, music, art, and more. Each chapter opens with a general overview of the topic and is followed by alphabetically arranged entries that home in even closer on the topic. Sidebars and illustrations appear throughout the text, and appendixes cover a glossary, facts and figures, holidays chart, and vignettes that paint a picture of a typical "Day in the Life" of students and adults in the country. A bibliography rounds out the work. Modern Philippines is a comprehensive volume on this leading Southeast Asia island nation.
Includes "Day in the Life" features that portray the specific daily activities of various people in the Philippines in different fields, from teens to working adults, providing readers insight into daily life in the country</li>
Defines key terms related to the reading in a glossary appendix</li>
Provides at-a-glance information about the Philippines' important religious and secular holidays in a chart of national holidays</li>
Illuminates the text in photos that help to illustrate key topics and allow students to dive more deeply into ideas</li>
Provides fun facts and anecdotal information in sidebars that help to engage readers</li></UL>

SortTitle: modern philippines

Keyword(s): Basketball; Bilingual Education; Civil Society Organizations; Crony Capitalism; Cuisines; Elections; Folk Catholicism; Martial Law; Overseas Filipino Workers; Powerful Presidencies; Geography and World Cultures: Countries and Regions; World History: Culture

Author Info:
Patricio N. Abinalesauthor
Patricio N. Abinales is professor at the School for Pacific and Asian Studies, the University of Hawaii–Manoa, where he teaches Philippine political history, Southeast Asian studies, and Asian food cultures.

eISBN-13: 9781440860058

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440860041

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 424

Publication Date: 20220708

Series: Understanding Modern Nations

Daily Life of Women in Medieval Europe
Author(s): Tuten, Belle;

Contributors: Tuten, Belle;

Abstract:
This book is an introduction to the everyday lives of medieval European women: how they ate and slept, what their work was like, and the many factors that shaped their experiences.
Ordinary people are often hard to see in the historical record. This resource for students reveals the everyday world of the Middle Ages for women: sex, marriage, work, and power. Using up-to-date scholarship from both archeology and history, this book covers major daily concerns for medieval people, their understanding of the world, their relationships with others, and their place in society. It attempts to clarify what we know and what we do not know about women's daily lives in the Western European Middle Ages, between approximately 500 and 1500 CE.
The book's focus is everyday life, so the topics are organized around women's chores, expectations, and difficulties, especially with regard to sexuality and childbirth. In addition to broad survey information about the Middle Ages, the book also introduces major women writers and thinkers and provides some examples of their work, giving the reader an opportunity to engage with the women themselves.

Features five primary source documents excerpted from five of the most important female writers of the Middle Ages</li>

Presents an overview about what life was really like for women in the Middle Ages, both rich and poor</li>

Tackles common misunderstandings and stereotypes about the Middle Ages</li>

Uses up-to-date research from both history and archeology</li>
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SortTitle: daily life of women in medieval europe

Keyword(s): Adultery; Witchcraft; Sexuality; Sexual Violence; Reproduction; Religion; Prostitution; Professions; Nuns; Medieval Mysticism; Medieval Marriage Practices; Medieval Laws about Women; Medieval Health and Disease; Marriage Customs; Hygiene; Household Work; Childbirth; Health

Author Info:
Belle S. Tutenauthor
Belle S. Tuten, PhD, is Charles A. Dana Professor of History at Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA.

eISBN-13: 9781440872358

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440872341

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 264

Publication Date: 20220831

Series: Daily Life

Women in Media: A Reference Handbook
Author(s): Damico, Amy;

Contributors: Damico, Amy;

Abstract:
This title provides a broad overview of how women are portrayed and treated in America's news and entertainment industries, including film, television, radio, the internet, and social media.
This book provides a one-stop resource for understanding the participation and representation of women in the U.S. media in such areas as narrative film, scripted television programming, advertising, video games, news, and sports. Coverage is wide-ranging and comprehensive, covering historical developments and trends as well as such relevant issues as gender disparities in pay and advancement opportunities, stereotypical gender portrayals in popular entertainment, sexual harassment in America's media and entertainment industries, and the dearth of positive media representations of women of color.
Engaging with this history and reading about current issues related to this topic will be useful to those interested in understanding more about why women's engagement in media—in such roles as performer, journalist, producer, and writer—is important. It will also help readers better understand how and why problematic media representations of women hinder efforts to achieve full gender equality in American society.

Provides readers with an understanding of the history of women's representation in developing and contemporary media industries</li>

Highlights and discusses current issues related to women's representation in media forms</li>

Offers perspectives from a variety of writers on specific elements of women's representation and professional prospects in American media industries</li>

Profiles accomplished women who have impacted media industries in meaningful ways</li>
</ul>

SortTitle: women in media: a reference handbook

Keyword(s): Entertainment Industry; Women of Color; Women and Sports; Women and Careers; Television; Social Media; Sexual Harassment; Radio; News Media; Media Portrayals of Women; Media; Internet; Gender Stereotypes; Gender Portrayals; Gender Discrimination; Film; Feminism; New Woman in Early Media

Author Info:
Amy M. Damicoauthor
Amy M. Damico, PhD, is professor of communication and faculty adviser to the Endicott Scholars Honors Program at Endicott College in Beverly, MA.

eISBN-13: 9781440876066

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440876059

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 368

Publication Date: 20220708

Series: Contemporary World Issues

Daily Life in the American West
Author(s): Pierce, Jason;

Contributors: Pierce, Jason;

Abstract:
Daily Life in the American West details the lives of American Indians, miners, cowboys, immigrants, and settlers who, together, populated the unique region that is the American West.
Daily Life in the American West combines the credibility and coverage of a history textbook with a close and nuanced view of the amazing peoples who struggled to make a home for themselves in a beautiful and evocative but harsh and unforgiving region. Included here are close descriptions of how a variety of peoples lived their daily lives, from nomadic Indian tribes to Chinese immigrants and from cowboys to city-dwellers. It also conveys how those individual lives are reflected in the sweeping changes that occurred in a century that saw the West become the most modern and diverse of all the nation's regions.
Readers will also find the expected cast of characters (gunfighters, American Indian leaders, cowboys, and so on) that have long captured the imagination of people around the world covered with an academic focus that tries to tell an accurate story of the West and its role in the United States. The book provides the scale of a textbook, but in a more-engaging format that should appeal to students and the general public.

Gives a comprehensive introduction and overview to one of America's most colorful and fascinating eras and regions</li>

Provides readers with the "true" story of the American West</li>

Includes 15 images that bring the chapters to life</li>

Engagingly and accessibly written</li>
</ul>

SortTitle: daily life in the american west

Keyword(s): Westerns; Theodore Roosevelt; The Oregon Trail; Sitting Bull; Sacagawea; Railroads; Pretty-shield; Plenty-coups; Miners and Mining; Manifest Destiny; Immigration; Fur Trappers; Exploration; Crazy Bull; Cowboys; American Indians; Cattle Ranchers; American History: Culture; American History

Author Info:
Jason E. Pierceauthor
Jason E. Pierce, PhD, is department chair and professor of American history in the Arnoldo de León Department of History at Angelo State University in San Angelo, TX.

eISBN-13: 9781440876202

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440876196

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 352

Publication Date: 20220708

Series: Daily Life

Elections in America: A Reference Handbook
Author(s): LeMay, Michael;

Contributors: LeMay, Michael;

Abstract:
Elections in America provides a thorough and objective explanation of American elections at the local, state, and national levels. It discusses laws and practices that govern elections, the history of elections and voting rights, and contemporary voting controversies.
Elections in America is an all-in-one resource for understanding the many facets of elections and voting trends since the United States came into being. It explains how, when, and why the franchise expanded in fits and starts after America's founding and the various controversies over voting rights and vote counting that swirl around elections today. It reviews the major landmark court decisions that have impacted electoral politics, discusses how America's two-party system has shaped elections, and provides information on major organizations, groups, and people battling over voting rights and election laws.
In addition, this resource provides a suite of original essays from election scholars on different aspects of U.S. electoral politics, as well as a carefully curated selection of primary documents illuminating important developments in American election history. The book also contains a comprehensive annotated list of academic resources to guide the reader towards further research on topics of interest.

Provides clear overviews of how local, state, and federal elections work in the United States</li>

Includes coverage of present-day voting controversies and challenges related to voting rights, voter fraud, and election results</li>

Details important laws and court decisions that have expanded or reduced access to the ballot box in American history</li>

Presents a range of perspectives on voting issues, practices, and laws</li>
</ul>

SortTitle: elections in america: a reference handbook

Keyword(s): Voting rights; Voter suppression; Voter fraud; State elections; Political campaigns; Partisan politics; Local elections; Government; Federal elections; Elections; Democracy; Election Laws; Election Officials; Current Events and Issues: Politics and Government

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

eISBN-13: 9781440876509

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440876493

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 384

Publication Date: 20220831

Series: Contemporary World Issues

The Great Depression on Film
Author(s): Luhrssen, David;

Contributors: Luhrssen, David;

Abstract:
This book presents the Great Depression through the lens of 13 films, beginning with movies made during the Depression and ending with films from the 21st century, and encourages readers to examine the various depictions of this period throughout history.
The Great Depression on Film is a unique guide to how the Great Depression was represented and is remembered, making it an excellent resource for students or anyone interested in film history or U.S. history. Each film is set in a different sector of American life, focusing on such topics as white supremacy, political protest, segregation, environmental degradation, crime, religion, the class system, and popular culture in the U.S. during the 1930s.
This book is indispensable for clearing away misconceptions fostered by the movies while acknowledging the power of film in shaping public memory. The book separates fact from fiction, detailing where the movies are accurate and where they depart from reality, and places them in the larger context of historical and social events. Eyewitness or journalistic accounts are referenced and quoted in the text to help readers differentiate between ideas, attitudes, and events presented in the films, as well as the historical facts which inspired those films.

Provides readers with a history of the Great Depression as it played out in the lives of many classes and groups of people in the U.S.</li>

Presents a cultural overview of America during that critical time, going beyond politics to include popular music, entertainment, religion, literature, and sports</li>

Dives into an exemplary study of the difficulty in dramatizing history on film along with the way film images displace actual history in popular memory</li>

Gives a detailed overview of how Hollywood cinema represented and misrepresented life during the Depression</li>
</ul>

SortTitle: great depression on film

Keyword(s): White Supremacy; Terrorist Organizations; Segregation; Protestant Fundamentalism; Professional Gambling; Professional Boxing; Police Procedures; Organized Crime; New Deal; Jazz; Homelessness; Herbert Hoover; Franklin D. Roosevelt; Folk Music; Dust Bowl; American History: Culture

Author Info:
David Luhrssenauthor
David Luhrssen is managing editor and film critic of the Shepherd Express newspaper in Milwaukee. He has lectured at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design.

eISBN-13: 9781440877148

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440877131

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 232

Publication Date: 20220831

Series: Hollywood History

Hormones: Your Questions Answered
Author(s): Davidson, Tish;

Contributors: Davidson, Tish;

Abstract:
This book provides easy-to-understand, scientifically backed answers to readers' questions about hormones, helping them understand the many important roles they play, particularly during adolescence.
Especially during the teenage years, people are quick to blame raging hormones for everything from acne to rebellious behavior. But hormones play vital and varied roles throughout our lives, driving such basic processes as growth and metabolism and orchestrating sexual maturation and reproduction. But for many, hormones are mysterious and misunderstood. How much do you really know about hormones, how they affect our health, and how what we do can affect them?
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 illustrate key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations. Each book also includes a section on health literacy, equipping teens and young adults with practical tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible sources of health information both on and off the internet—important skills that contribute to a lifetime of healthy decision making.

Readers will gain a better understanding of what hormones are, what they do in the body, and the impact they have throughout our lives</li>

Simple Q&A format makes the subject approachable and accessible to readers, allowing them to find specific information quickly and easily</li>

Guide to Health Literacy section helps readers improve their research and critical thinking skills when finding and evaluating health information</li>

Case studies offer real-world examples of concepts discussed in the book to provide additional context and examples</li>

Common myths section dispels popular misconceptions surrounding hormones and points readers toward detailed and accurate information provided in the main text</li>
</ul>

SortTitle: hormones: your questions answered

Keyword(s): Case Studies; Adolescent Health; Testosterone; Steroids; Sex vs. Gender; Q&A Format; Puberty; Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS); Pituitary Gland; Metabolism; Leptin; Insulin; Hypothalamus; Human Growth Hormone; Hormonal Acne; Grehlin; Estrogen; Endocrine Disrupters; Sex vs gender

Author Info:
Tish Davidsonauthor
Tish Davidson, AM, is a medical writer specializing in making technical information accessible to a general readership.

eISBN-13: 9781440877322

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440877315

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 176

Publication Date: 20220708

Series: Q&A Health Guides

Climate Change in Popular Culture: A Warming World in the American Imagination
Author(s): Holte, James;

Contributors: Holte, James;

Abstract:
An invaluable resource for general readers investigating climate change, this book examines the impact of climate change on popular culture and analyzes how writers and directors treat the disasters caused by climate change in their novels and films.
Climate Change in Popular Culture: A Warming World in the American Imagination is the first study that includes analyses of both fiction and popular nonfiction works devoted to climate change. In addition, the book examines a number of classic works from the perspective of the growing field of climate change literature and includes a brief history of climate change science as well basic scientific definitions, all intended for general readers.
The text provides an introduction to the science, politics, and economics of climate change. It also includes both historical overviews and potential probable futures projected by leading climate scientists and environmental writers. In addition, the text looks at how such creative writers and directors as Margaret Atwood, John Steinbeck, Paulo Bacigalupi, Kim Stanley Robinson, T. C. Boyle, Michael Crichton, and Octavia Butler, among others, have used the disasters caused by climate change in their work.

Provides readers with an overview of the causes and impacts of climate change</li>

Examines how authors and directors use a variety of narrative forms to explore the impact of climate change</li>

Introduces readers to an overview of the literary and filmic responses to climate change</li>

Includes an introduction to climate change science as well as detailed definitions for readers unfamiliar with the subject matter</li>
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SortTitle: climate change in popular culture: a warming world in the american imagination

Keyword(s): An Inconvenient Truth; This Changes Everything; The Water Knife; The Green New Deal; The Carbon Diaries; State of Fear; Sea Rise; Margaret Atwood; Kim Stanley Robinson; Global Warming; Film and Climate Change; Field Notes From a Catastrophe; Fiction and Climate Change; Extinctions; Drought; Climate Migration; Climate Change Deniers

Author Info:
James Craig Holteauthor
James Craig Holte, PhD, is professor emeritus of English and film studies at East Carolina University.

eISBN-13: 9781440878084

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878077

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 320

Publication Date: 20220630

How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, 9th Edition
Author(s): Gastel, Barbara; Day, Robert;

Contributors: Gastel, Barbara; Day, Robert;

Abstract:
Thoroughly updated throughout, this classic, practical text on how to write and publish a scientific paper takes its own advice to be "as clear and simple as possible."
"The purpose of scientific writing," according to Barbara Gastel and Robert A. Day, "is to communicate new scientific findings. Science is simply too important to be communicated in anything other than words of certain meaning."
This clear, beautifully written, and often funny text is a must-have for anyone who needs to communicate scientific information, whether they're writing for a professor, other scientists, or the general public. The thoughtfully revised ninth edition retains the most important material—including preparing text and graphics, publishing papers and other types of writing, and plenty of information on writing style—while adding up-to-date advice on copyright, presenting online, identifying authors, creating visual abstracts, and writing in English as a non-native language.
A set of valuable appendixes provide ready reference, including words and expressions to avoid, SI prefixes, a list of helpful websites, and a glossary. Students and working scientists will want to keep How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper at their desks and refer to it at every stage of writing and publication.

Provides practical, easy-to-read, and immediately applicable guidance on preparing each part of a scientific paper, from the title and abstract to each section of the main text to acknowledgments and references</li>

Explains step-by-step how to decide to which journal to submit a paper, what happens to a paper after submission, and how to work effectively with a journal throughout the publication process</li>

Includes key advice on other communication important to success in scientific careers, such as giving presentations, writing proposals, and writing for a general audience</li>

Presents updated information throughout and new material on timely topics like copyright and presenting online</li>
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SortTitle: how to write and publish a scientific paper, 9th edition

Edition: 9

Keyword(s): Writing a Thesis; Submitting Your Manuscript; Writing about Science in English as a Foreign Language; Writing for the Public about Science; Seeking a Scientific-Communication Career; reference; Reports; Preparing Oral and Poster Presentations; Manuscript Submission and Review; How to Approach a Writing Project; Grant Proposals and Progress; Ethics in Scientific Publishing; Scientific Writing Style

Author Info:
Barbara Gastelauthor
Robert A. Dayauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440878831

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878824

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 376

Publication Date: 20220630

The Afterlife in Popular Culture: Heaven, Hell, and the Underworld in the American Imagination
Author(s): O'Neill, Kevin;

Contributors: O'Neill, Kevin;

Abstract:
The Afterlife in Popular Culture: Heaven, Hell, and the Underworld in the American Imagination gives students a fresh look at how Americans view the afterlife, helping readers understand how it's depicted in popular culture.
What happens to us when we die? The book seeks to explore how that question has been answered in American popular culture. It begins with five framing essays that provide historical and intellectual background on ideas about the afterlife in Western culture. These essays are followed by over 100 entries, each focusing on specific cultural products or authors that feature the afterlife front and center. Entries topics include novels, film, television shows, plays, works of nonfiction, graphic novels, and more, all of which address some aspect of what may await us after our passing.
This book is unique in marrying a historical overview of the afterlife with detailed analyses of particular cultural products, such as films and novels. In addition, it covers these topics in nonspecialist language, written with a high school and college audience in mind. The book provides historical context for contemporary depictions of the afterlife addressed in the entries, which deal specifically with work produced in the 20th and 21st centuries.

Provides readers with an encyclopedic treatment of the afterlife in American popular culture, without any religious or moral biases</li>

Connects depictions of the afterlife with general social trends</li>

Contests the idea that Americans fear death by showing the plethora of examples of the afterlife shown in film, television, and more</li>

Presents a serious analysis of vampires, zombies, and other fictional archetypes without becoming hyper-academic or humorous</li>
</ul>

SortTitle: afterlife in popular culture: heaven, hell, and the underworld in the american imagination

Keyword(s): Afterlife; Near Death Experiences; Hell; Heaven; American Gods; Beetlejuice; Black Mirror – "San Junipero"; Coco; The Good Place; Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory; Near-Death Experiences; The OA; Resurrection; Souls; The Walking Dead; Popular Culture: Media, Television, and Radio

Author Info:
Kevin O'Neillauthor
Kevin O'Neill is professor emeritus of philosophy at the University of Redlands. In 1969, he cofounded the Johnston Center for Individualized Study.

eISBN-13: 9781440868597

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440868580

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 392

Publication Date: 20220630

Modern African Conflicts: An Encyclopedia of Civil Wars, Revolutions, and Terrorism
Author(s): Timothy J. Stapleton

Contributors: Stapleton, Timothy;

Abstract:
An essential resource for students or general readers interested in post-colonial Africa, this encyclopedia provides coverage of different regions, countries, wars, battles, factions, leaders, and foreign powers.
Armed conflict represents a substantial part of African history since around 1960, yet this history is either insufficiently taught or overshadowed by negative stereotypes about African "tribal warfare."
In an effort to introduce this vital topic to students and general readers alike, this one-volume encyclopedia provides concise historical information on conflicts that occurred in postcolonial Africa. The entries cover all the regions of Africa (North, West, Central, East, and Southern); the Cold War and post–Cold War periods; a range of important leaders; various types of conflicts from civil wars and insurgencies to conventional military engagements; involvement of foreign powers; and such themes as airpower, women and war, and genocide.

Includes more than 150 entries on various individuals, events, movements, and organizations</li>

Presents further reading sources at the end of each entry in order to further aid readers in their study of the topic</li>

Offers a chronology of the events discussed throughout the encyclopedia</li>

Features contributions from key scholars in the fields of African history and military studies</li>
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Editor(s): Stapleton, Timothy;

SortTitle: modern african conflicts: an encyclopedia of civil wars, revolutions, and terrorism

Keyword(s): Afabet; Zimbabwe Independence War; Women and War; Warfare; Tuareg Rebellions; Soviet Military Involvement in Africa; Post-Colonialism; Nigerian Civil War; Mozambique Civil War; Military History; Libyan Civil War; Kagera War; Eritrean People's Liberation Front; Darfur Genocide; Cuito Cuanavale; Colonialism; Civil War; Burundi

Author Info:
Timothy J. Stapletoneditor
Timothy J. Stapleton is professor of African history at the University of Calgary and has taught at Rhodes University and the University of Fort Hare in South Africa.

eISBN-13: 9781440869709

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440869693

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 432

Publication Date: 20220630

Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life in American History
Author(s): Dearborn, Keri;

Contributors: Dearborn, Keri;

Abstract:
Eleanor Roosevelt was an American influencer. Using her own words, personal documents, past perspectives, and new biographical research, this book introduces young adult readers to Roosevelt not only within her own historical context, but connected to contemporary issues.
Using Eleanor Roosevelt's own words, personal correspondences, private documents, and a wide range of past perspectives and new biographical research, this book tells the intimate story of a real woman who struggled with a lack of self confidence but built a supportive network of like-minded activist women to realize change. One hundred years ago, Roosevelt was drawn into politics and public service by events that seem ripped from current events—an opiate crisis, a global pandemic, unsafe working conditions for immigrant women, and the human costs of war. Roosevelt's story mirrors the challenges of the 21st century and offers real examples of how change is possible.
For students of history, politics, and women's studies, this book brings together past perspectives with new biographical scholarship, primary resources, and Roosevelt's own words to understand the female role models who shaped her and how Roosevelt in turn built a women's network of friends and activists that changed U.S. politics and society.

Brings together a wide range of new resources and primary sources to peel away Eleanor Roosevelt's crafted public persona and reveal the real woman—her vulnerabilities, priorities, heartbreaks, and triumphs</li>

Provides readers with historical context in an easy-to-understand writing style to understand the important social changes Roosevelt contributed to and how her work continues to impact American lives in the 21st century</li>

Includes a timeline that places Roosevelt's life within historical context</li>

Includes primary documents that give voice to Roosevelt and her influence</li>

Introduces readers to the private Eleanor Roosevelt, the women who mentored her, and the network of female activists she led to open the door for American women in politics, government, and international diplomacy</li>
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SortTitle: eleanor roosevelt: a life in american history

Keyword(s): Women's Peace Movement; Women's Labor Movement; Women in World War I and II; Social Influencer; Roosevelt, Theodore; Roosevelt, Franklin Delano; Roosevelt, Eleanor; Presidents; Opiate Crisis; New Deal Programs; Media Pioneers; LGBTQ Community; Gender and Politics; Civil Rights Movement; Female Political Activism

Author Info:
Keri F. Dearbornauthor
Keri F. Dearborn, MEd, is a nonfiction author and STEM education consultant in Southern California.

eISBN-13: 9781440873935

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440873928

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 312

Publication Date: 20220630

Series: Women Making History

Vaccination: Examining the Facts
Author(s): Rosner, Lisa;

Contributors: Rosner, Lisa;

Abstract:
Everyone has opinions about vaccines, but what are the facts? This resource provides clear, unbiased, and up-to-date information on vaccination, which protects the world's populations not only from pandemics like COVID-19 but other dangerous diseases as well.
Each title in the Contemporary Debates series examines the veracity of controversial claims or beliefs surrounding a major political/cultural issue in the United States. They do so to give readers a clear and unbiased understanding of current issues by informing them about falsehoods, half-truths, and misconceptions—and confirming the factual validity of other assertions—that have gained traction in America's political and cultural discourse.
This latest addition to the series is the first reference work on vaccines written through the lens of the COVID-19 pandemic. It asks—and answers—questions raised by the pandemic, such as how vaccines work, what causes side effects, and how COVID-19 vaccines were developed so quickly. It also addresses broader questions, such as how to protect vaccine supply chains and how to prevent public health issues from being politicized. In addition to correcting or clarifying well-known misinformation and misunderstandings about vaccines (such as false claims that they have been linked to autism), this book also provides up-to-date research on ways to counter disinformation and decrease vaccine hesitancy.

Features an easy-to-navigate question-and-answer format</li>

Uses quantifiable data from authoritative sources as the foundation for examining every issue</li>

Provides readers with leads to conduct further research in extensive Further Reading sections for each entry</li>

Provides clear, accessible information on how vaccines work; examines how vaccination policy evolves and changes to meet new challenges, such as COVID-19; and analyzes current and ongoing vaccine controversies pertaining to vaccines developed to protect against COVID-19 and other diseases</li>
</ul>

SortTitle: vaccination: examining the facts

Keyword(s): Communicable Diseases; Vaccines for Children; Vaccines for Animals; Vaccine Science; Vaccine Misinformation; Vaccine Hesitancy; Vaccination Mandates; Smallpox; Politicization of Vaccines; Polio; Immunocompromised Individuals; Global Vaccination Efforts; Disease Eradication; Delta Variant; Covid-19 Variants; Covid-19 Vaccines; Covid-19

Author Info:
Lisa Rosnerauthor
Lisa Rosner, PhD, is professor emerita of historical studies at Stockton University in Galloway, NJ. She is the author of ABC-CLIO's Vaccination and Its Critics: A Documentary and Reference Guide.

eISBN-13: 9781440877612

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440877605

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 232

Publication Date: 20220630

Series: Contemporary Debates

The Federal Bureau of Investigation: History, Powers, and Controversies of the FBI [2 volumes]
Contributors: Charles, Douglas; Stockham, Aaron;

Abstract: This authoritative set provides a one-stop resource for understanding specific FBI controversies as well as those looking to understand the full history, law enforcement authority, and inner workings of the nation's most famous and important federal law enforcement agency.This authoritative two-volume reference resource uses a combination of encyclopedia entries and primary sources to provide a comprehensive overview of the FBI, detailing its history, most famous leaders and agents, institutional structure and authority, law enforcement responsibilities, reporting relationships to other parts of government, and major events and controversies.Today the FBI sits squarely at the intersection of major controversies surrounding the presidential campaign and administration of Donald Trump, foreign interference in U.S. elections, and politicization of law enforcement. But the FBI has always been in the political spotlight—its history is dotted with episodes that have come under heavy scrutiny, from its surveillance of civil rights leaders during the 1960s to the methods it employs to combat domestic terrorism in the post-9/11 era. And all the while, FBI agents and offices across the country continue to investigate a wide range of lawbreaking, from organized crime (in all its facets) to white-collar crime and corruption by public officials.Scholarly introduction that places the FBI and its operations in broad law enforcement contextAuthoritative entries that cover all aspects of FBI operations and historyInformative primary sources that illuminate important FBI policies, cases, and controversiesChronology of events highlighting important dates in FBI history

Editor(s): Charles, Douglas; Stockham, Aaron;

SortTitle: federal bureau of investigation: history, powers, and controversies of the fbi [2 volumes]

Keyword(s): White-Collar Crime; Violent Crime; Public Corruption; Organized Crime; Most Wanted List; Justice Department; J. Edgar Hoover; Interstate Crime; Government Surveillance; Federal Crimes; Federal Bureau of Investigation; FBI Agents; FBI; Drug Crimes; Domestic Intelligence; Cyber Crime; Criminal Investigations; Civil Rights

Author Info:
Douglas M. Charleseditor
Aaron J. Stockhameditor

eISBN-13: 9781440871610

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440871603

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 744

Publication Date: 20220531

Marijuana in America: Cultural, Political, and Medical Controversies
Author(s): Hawdon, James; Miller, Bryan Lee; Costello, Matthew;

Contributors: Hawdon, James; Miller, Bryan Lee; Costello, Matthew;

Abstract: This A–Z encyclopedia provides a broad and evenhanded overview of America's complex relationship with marijuana, examining political, recreational, cultural, medical, and economic aspects of marijuana use both historically and in the present day.Marijuana in America is an accessible and comprehensive exploration of the many changes in medical, legal, and cultural issues surrounding cannabis in the United States. This multidisciplinary volume features contributions from several different fields to explain all facets of marijuana, including its chemical composition, evolving depictions in popular culture, and historical, legal, and social settings in which marijuana use occurs.A mix of coverage provides readers with a full and accurate understanding of the spectrum of issues and controversies swirling around marijuana today, including: the changing legal landscape pertaining to the sale, possession, and use of marijuana, both at the state and federal levels; the factual basis for arguments for and against so-called "medical marijuana"; claims that marijuana is a gateway drug to harder drugs; changing cultural attitudes about marijuana and "potheads"; economic arguments for and against marijuana legalization; and the impact of marijuana on families, communities, the economy, and the criminal justice system.Detailed, authoritative, and evenhanded coverage of all medical, legal, cultural, and economic aspects of legal and illegal marijuana in America.Information sources for further research included in each entry.Timeline of legal, cultural, and social events and trends concerning marijuana and its use in the United States.Contributions from several different fields giving the volume a multidisciplinary focus.

Editor(s): Hawdon, James; Miller, Bryan Lee; Costello, Matthew;

SortTitle: marijuana in america: cultural, political, and medical controversies

Keyword(s): Cannabis Sativa; Health and Physiological Effects of Marijuana Use; History of Marijuana; Marihuana Tax Act of 1937; Marijuana Dispensaries; Marijuana in Ancient Religions; Medical Marijuana; Portrayals of Marijuana in Popular Culture; State Laws Legalizing Recreational Use

Author Info:
James Hawdoneditor
Bryan Lee Millereditor
Matthew Costelloeditor

eISBN-13: 9781440869648

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440869631

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 352

Publication Date: 20220329

Digital Detox: Why Taking a Break from Technology Can Improve Your Well-Being
Author(s): Schell, Bernadette;

Contributors: Schell, Bernadette;

Abstract:
This book discusses the dangers of too much technology use, explores the benefits of digital detoxing, and outlines the different programs and approaches available to help you unplug. It's an invaluable resource for readers looking to establish a healthier relationship with the digital world.
Health professionals and the general public are becoming increasingly aware that addiction to the internet, social media, online games, and other forms of technology has become a real problem with significant negative impacts on physical, psychological, and social health. To combat this issue, some are now undertaking a "digital detox," and many options have emerged to help individuals unplug, whether for a weekend or for longer-term change.
Digital Detox: Why Taking a Break from Technology Can Improve Your Well-Being explores both the dark side of technology's ever-present existence in today's world and what individuals can do to find better balance in their digital lives. Part I explores addiction to the internet and other novel technologies. What effect does overindulgence in social media, gaming, online shopping, or even "doomscrolling" through internet news sites have on our self-esteem, relationships with others, and happiness? This section also explores how researchers study and quantify technology addiction. Part II focuses on the digital detox countermovement, examining how various programs, support groups, retreats, and even technology itself can help individuals conquer their digital addictions.

Provides readers with a solid understanding of the causes and symptoms of various forms of internet addiction

Explores a range of strategies that can help readers develop a personal digital detox regimen

Examines the latest study findings from experts in mental health, business, and information technology on which digital detox strategies work well in both the short term and long term for different segments of the population

Includes resources to help readers delve further into digital detox topics of particular interest

SortTitle: digital detox: why taking a break from technology can improve your well-being

Keyword(s): Social media use; Social media addiction; Smartphone addiction; Mental health effects; Internet gaming addiction; Internet addiction; Impact of COVID-19 on technology; Effects on relationships; Digital detox manifesto; Digital detox holidays and retreats; Digital Detox Company; At-risk groups; Camp Grounded

Author Info:
Bernadette H. Schellauthor
Bernadette H. Schell is a well-published professor in the human-computer interaction domain. She has authored numerous books, including Greenwood's Online Health and Safety: From Cyberbullying to Internet Addiction.

eISBN-13: 9781440878121

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878114

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 272

Publication Date: 20220331

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

Contributors: Kunz, Karen; Atsas, Stavros;

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

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

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

Author Info:
Karen Kunzauthor
Stavros Atsasauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440858017

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440858000

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 376

Publication Date: 20220630

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

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

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

SortTitle: psychology of inequity: motivation and beliefs

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

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

eISBN-13: 9781440877995

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440877988

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 264

Publication Date: 20220531

Series: Race and Ethnicity in Psychology

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

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

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

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

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

Author Info:
Holly Hazlett-Stevensauthor
Douglas A. Bernsteinauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440873812

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440873805

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 264

Publication Date: 20220531

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

Contributors: Mauroni, Albert;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

eISBN-13: 9781440878886

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878879

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 296

Publication Date: 20220430

Series: Praeger Security International

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

Contributors: Vinokor-Meinrath, Samantha;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

eISBN-13: 9781440879005

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878992

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 192

Publication Date: 20220531

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Edition: 3

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

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

eISBN-13: 9781440877407

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440877391

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 544

Publication Date: 20220331

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

Contributors: Aleiss, Angela;

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

Interviews with today's Native American actors and filmmakers

Rare photos of Native artists in film and behind the scenes

Foreword by noted film historian and archivist Jan-Christopher Horak

Stories of the emergence of Native women in Hollywood

Contributions of Native American "consultants" in the movie industry

Script revisions of early films highlighting the heritage of Native actors

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

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

Author Info:
Jan-Christoppher Horak
Angela Aleissauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440871573

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440871566

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 234

Publication Date: 20220331

A Handbook on Counseling African American Women: Psychological Symptoms, Treatments, and Case Studies
Author(s): Kimber Shelton, et al.

Contributors: Shelton, Kimber; King Lyn, Michelle; Endale, Mahlet;

Abstract:
Through an intersectional and inclusive lens, this book provides mental health professionals with a detailed overview of the mental health issues that Black women face as well as the best approach to culturally competent psychological practice with Black women.
This text details mental health needs and treatment interventions for Black women. It provides a historical context of how the lived experiences of Black women contribute to mental wellness, identifies effective psychological practices in working with Black women, and challenges readers to advance their cultural competence while providing culturally affirming care to Black women. Additionally, this text is inclusive of sexual orientation and gender identity diversity, and it honors the diversity within Black women's identities, relationships, roles, and families.
Written by an expert team of Black women clinicians, researchers, and medical professionals, A Handbook on Counseling African American Women: Psychological Symptoms, Treatments, and Case Studies addresses current sociopolitical events as well as historical trauma as it prepares readers to meet the needs of the Black women they serve.

Includes case studies that make theory and models applicable to direct mental health service

Features an expansive review of mental health issues and illnesses impacting Black women

Offers major treatment modalities and theoretical orientations

Details the experiences of women within the African diaspora while addressing specific identity-related needs of Black women

Editor(s): Shelton, Kimber; King Lyn, Michelle; Endale, Mahlet;

SortTitle: a handbook on counseling african american women: psychological symptoms, treatments, and case studies

Keyword(s): Anxiety; Women with Disabilities; Treatment Modalities; Treatment Interventions; Trauma; Substance Use Disorder; Sexual Orientation; Multiracial Identities; Intersectionality; Inpatient Care; Individual Counseling; Group Counseling; Gender Diversity; Depression; Cultural Humility; Cultural Competence; Couple and Family Counseling; Clinical Considerations; Black Women

Author Info:
Kimber Sheltoneditor
Michelle King Lyneditor
Mahlet Endaleeditor

eISBN-13: 9781440875960

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440875953

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 344

Publication Date: 20220228

Series: Race and Ethnicity in Psychology

Weaponizing Cyberspace: Inside Russia's Hostile Activities
Author(s): Sambaluk, Nicholas;

Contributors: Sambaluk, Nicholas;

Abstract:
The Russian regime's struggle for internal control drives multifaceted actions in cyberspace that do not stop at national borders. Cybercrime, technical hacking, and disinformation are complementary tools to preserve national power internally while projecting effects onto myriad neighbors and rivals.
Russian activity in the cyber domain is infamous in the United States and other Western countries. Weaponizing Cyberspace explores the Russian proclivity, particularly in the 21st century, for using cyberspace as an environment in which to launch technical attacks and disinformation campaigns that sow chaos and distraction in ways that provide short-term advantage to autocrats in the Kremlin.
Arguing that Russia's goal is to divide people, Sambaluk explains that Russia's modus operandi in disinformation campaigning is specifically to find and exploit existing sore spots in other countries. In the U.S., this often means inflaming political tensions among people on the far left and far right. Russia's actions have taken different forms, including the sophisticated surveillance and sabotage of critical infrastructure, the ransoming of data by criminal groups, and a welter of often mutually contradictory disinformation messages that pollute online discourse within and beyond Russia. Whether deployed to contribute to hybrid war or to psychological fracture and disillusionment in targeted societies, the threat is real and must be understood and effectively addressed.

Explains how the legacy of Soviet information operations and the modern examples of Russian information operations are similar but not identical to one another

Explores the development of Russian domestic information operations techniques that can now be applied against foreign powers

Describes the relationships between technical attacks and disinformation often used in confrontations with countries along Russia's borders

Examines the role of Russian information operations in U.S. social and political discourse

Considers the implications of other countries' reactions that attempt to eliminate the Russian information operation's ability to influence society

SortTitle: weaponizing cyberspace: inside russia's hostile activities

Keyword(s): Academic Libraries; Soviet Legacy; Propaganda; Polarization; News Media Quality; Information Operations; Impact on Democracy; Hybrid War; Disinformation; Denial of Service Attacks; Cyber Threats; Censorship; Big Tech; Advanced Persistent Threats; Academic Research; Technology

Author Info:
Nicholas Michael Sambalukauthor
Nicholas Michael Sambaluk, PhD, is associate professor at the Air Force Cyber College at Maxwell AFB, AL.

eISBN-13: 9781440876929

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440876912

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 288

Publication Date: 20220228

Series: Praeger Security International

Indoctrination to Hate: Recruitment Techniques of Hate Groups and How to Stop Them
Author(s): Edward W. Dunbar, Editor

Contributors: Dunbar, Edward;

Abstract:
This collection spotlights the impact of hate violence on individuals and communities as well as how people form biases and are indoctrinated into hate groups, why they participate in violent hate crimes, and how hate may become extreme.
This book details the solicitation and indoctrination of members into extremist hate groups. Using theoretical, empirical, and field studies, experts explain the psychological processes of bias formation, hate identity, and the stages of extremism, and detail first-person accounts of hate group membership and critical incidents of hate violence. Contributors draw significantly upon the current wave of reactionary political and racial intolerance witnessed in the United States and Europe in addressing specific groups and forms of hate extremism as found across different cultural and geographic regions.
A statistically based analysis of how hate and ideology each contribute to political extremism accompanies the text and provides a long-term perspective of hate-based lifestyles. The book also offers a neuroscientific explanation of hate ideology as a psychological problem presenting a unique perspective, and a discussion of the interplay of governments and stakeholders in the untangling of the legal issues of hate crimes and of domestic and international terrorism. This text will be useful for students, researchers, and professionals in the social and behavioral sciences, law enforcement, criminal justice, and political science.

Illustrates conflicts and injuries found in our communities due to the activity of hate groups
Presents recruitment and membership retention tactics of various hate groups and approaches to countering them
Examines the neuropsychology of hate as a motivator in perpetrating intergroup violence
Offers a contrary perspective in the form of personal narratives from people who have been involved in terrorism, lynchings, honor-killings, and other hate-motivated violence

Editor(s): Dunbar, Edward;

SortTitle: indoctrination to hate: recruitment techniques of hate groups and how to stop them

Keyword(s): Brainwashing, Depersonalization, and Groupthink; Cyberterrorism and Cyberhate; Hate Advertising, Propaganda, and Indoctrination; Hate Crimes and Violence; Honor Killings; Ku Klux Klan; Lynchings; Lone Wolves; Neurology of Hate; Politics of Race; Skinheads; Current Events and Issues

Author Info:
Edward W. Dunbareditor
Edward W. Dunbar, PhD, is a practicing psychologist in metropolitan Los Angeles. His clinical work addresses issues in the treatment of workplace harassment, crime victimization, psychological trauma, and violence risk assessment.

eISBN-13: 9781440857010

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440857003

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 360

Publication Date: 20220228

America and Europe Adrift: Transatlantic Relations after the Cold War
Author(s): Rizas, Sotiris;

Contributors: Rizas, Sotiris;

Abstract:
This book provides a comprehensive review of the transatlantic relationship between the United States and Europe, from the 1989 fall of the Berlin Wall to the Trump administration. It highlights the primary factors that test the U.S-Europe relationship.
America and Europe Adrift highlights the background of the German unification and the reaffirmation of NATO as the framework of U.S. presence in Europe after the end of the Cold War; the NATO enlargement; the Transatlantic Rift in the context of the Iraq War; the economic aspects of transatlantic relations, specifically the rise of Germany's weight in international affairs as a result of the European Monetary Union; and the gradual retrenchment of U.S. power. It focuses on the enduring factors that threaten the transatlantic relationship during the 21st century while also suggesting how that relationship will likely survive: through the United States' continued provision of indispensable security to the rest of the Western world.
This book is an essential resource for students of transatlantic relations; graduates in international politics and international history, security studies, and strategic studies; and foreign policy practitioners.

Specifies the issues that marked transatlantic relations from the fall of the Berlin Wall to the Trump administration

Highlights the conflicts between the Allies over NATO enlargement, the Yugoslav wars, and the second Iraq War in particular

Emphasizes the economic aspects of transatlantic relations, specifically the rise of Germany's weight as a result of the European Monetary Union

Reviews the discontinuities in U.S. strategy with the advent of the Trump administration

Suggests that despite divergent views and interests between the United States and Europe, the transatlantic relationship will survive because the U.S. is indispensable in providing security to the Western world

SortTitle: america and europe adrift: transatlantic relations after the cold war

Keyword(s): Berlin Wall; United States; Trump Administration; Transatlantic Treaties; Security Studies; Second Iraq War; NATO; Germany; Foreign Policy; Europe; Cold War; Brexit; Crash of 2008; European Monetary Union; German unification; Globalization; Obama Administration; Third Way, The

Author Info:
Sotiris Rizasauthor
Sotiris Rizas, PhD, is director of research at the Academy of Athens Modern Greek History Research Center in Greece. He is the author of The Rise of the Left in Southern Europe: Anglo-American Responses.

eISBN-13: 9781440873690

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440873683

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 240

Publication Date: 20220111

Series: Praeger Security International

Understanding Narcissists: How to Cope with Destructive People in Your Life
Author(s): Brown, Nina;

Contributors: Brown, Nina;

Abstract:
This book identifies the behaviors and attitudes reflective of excessive self-interest and self-centered people and provides a framework for reducing the negative effects that these individuals have on their family, friends, and colleagues.
This book will guide readers to understand the various indices of observable and destructive narcissistic behaviors and attitudes that are exhibited in everyday interactions with self-inflated people, focusing on the larger societal impacts of those behaviors. Further, the text makes suggestions for effectively managing the negative impact of the Destructive Narcissistic Pattern (DNP), which includes such attributes as anger and shame, and instructs readers how to grow and develop Healthy Adult Narcissism (HAN) consisting of empathy, wisdom, humor, and zest.
This book differs from others on the same topic by illustrating the various ways that excessive self-esteem is portrayed in the media as well as presenting the perspective that there are many different ways to exhibit the varied self-inflated, self-centered behaviors and attitudes in everyday adult behaviors and relationships. By the end, this text aims to encourage healthy valuations of self and others that create a sense of purpose; personal satisfaction; and enduring, meaningful relationships.

Describes the many ways that self-inflated, self-absorbed people present themselves to others

Identifies how self-inflated behaviors and attitudes negatively impact others and provides coping strategies that aim to prevent harm

Increases awareness of hidden personal self-inflated behaviors and attitudes and gives recommendations for how to best manage and overcome them

Guides the reader towards a more balanced, centered, and resilient self

SortTitle: understanding narcissists: how to cope with destructive people in your life

Keyword(s): (DNP); Self-inflation; Resolution; Relationships; Narcissism; Inner Self; Guidance; Exploitation; Empathy; Destructive Narcissistic Pattern; Destructive Behavior; Conflict; Anger; Behaviors; Destructive Narcissistic Pattern (DNP); Current Events and Issues: Society

Author Info:
Nina W. Brownauthor
Nina W. Brown, EdD, is professor and eminent scholar at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. She is the author of more than 30 books on group therapy and narcissism.

eISBN-13: 9781440876820

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440876813

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 232

Publication Date: 20220124

An Unmitigated Disaster: America's Response to COVID-19
Author(s): Schneider, Robert;

Contributors: Schneider, Robert;

Abstract:
Highlighting American cultural and political contexts, this book provides an in-depth assessment of the breadth and magnitude of the United States' errors in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
An Unmitigated Disaster chronicles and explains the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Emergency management expert Robert O. Schneider considers the quality of U.S. pandemic planning and preparedness; the quality and effectiveness of national, state, and local response efforts; and the performance of national leaders during this historic public health crisis. The book culminates in an assessment of how a predictable public health threat became an unprecedented health, economic, and security disaster. Schneider convincingly shows that conscious decisions were made by governmental authorities, beginning with the president, to ignore expert information and security intelligence in pursuit of other objectives. In other words, Schneider argues, if the U.S. was ill-prepared for or slow to respond to the crisis, it was because its leaders consciously chose to be ill-prepared or slow to respond. Readers will be fascinated by this behind-the-scenes exposé of a pandemic year.

Provides a political analysis and historical documentation of COVID-19 in real time
Includes insights from the author's expertise in disaster preparedness, mitigation, and response
Demonstrates why the United States stood alone as the only affluent nation to have suffered severe and sustained outbreaks for the entire year in 2020
Explains the nature and the degree of U.S. failure to respond to the pandemic
Offers the definitive answer to the question "Was the United States prepared for the pandemic?"

SortTitle: an unmitigated disaster: america's response to covid-19

Keyword(s): Vaccines; Research; Relief Policies; Praeger; Politics; Partisanship; Pandemics; Leadership; Infectious Disease; Economics; COVID-19; Politics, Law, and Government: U.S. Public Policy and Administration; Current Events and Issues: Politics and Government

Author Info:
Robert O. Schneiderauthor
Robert O. Schneider, PhD, is a political scientist with expertise in the field of emergency management. Much of his research focuses on disaster mitigation and sustainability.

eISBN-13: 9781440878947

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878930

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 240

Publication Date: 20220111

Feminist Psychology: History, Practice, Research, and the Future
Author(s): Maass, Vera;

Contributors: Maass, Vera;

Abstract:
Detailing the field of feminist psychology since its origins, this book assesses its early figures, theory, and research as well as current and emerging theory and research and its associations with general feminist beliefs.
Feminist psychology developed as a reaction to historical psychological thought initiated by men who controlled the theory and research of the field. By holding all of society to "norms" based in male behavior, this so-called "masculine psychology" effectively assigned women lower societal status than men and had disturbing effects on women's health and self-esteem.
Feminist Psychology focuses on gender differences, social structure, and the values and principles of women's rights within the world's individual, social, and political spheres. Contrary to popular notion, feminist psychology does not involve man-hating, but instead focuses on loving the concept that women have equal potential to set and achieve goals and to contribute to society. In this volume, psychologist Vera Maass explains the history, theory, research, and current state of this growing field, which is becoming increasingly popular as colleges offer majors or concentrations in feminist psychology, and argues that women are both different from and equal to men.

Assesses the behaviors, mental disorders, and mental health problems that may arise when studies are conducted on men alone
Elucidates the errors, injustices, and consequences of gender bias
Illustrates concepts through case studies
Notes criticisms from the field's detractors to present an objective and fair view
Includes a glossary of terms used throughout the text
Directs readers to resources for further reading in an appended list

SortTitle: feminist psychology: history, practice, research, and the future

Keyword(s): Anti-feminism; Discrimination; Equality; Entitlement Effect; Feminist Philosophy; Feminist Therapy; Glass Ceiling, Glass Cliff, and Glass Escalator; Gender Roles; Patriarchy

Author Info:
Vera Sonja Maassauthor
Vera Sonja Maass, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist, marriage and family therapist, and mental health counselor in private practice in Indiana. She has assisted a number of studies for the World Health Organization.

eISBN-13: 9781440870163

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440870156

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 272

Publication Date: 20211231

Sleep Disorders: Elements, History, Treatments, and Research
Author(s): Sexton-Radek, Kathleen; Graci, Gina;

Contributors: Sexton-Radek, Kathleen; Graci, Gina;

Abstract:
This sourcebook presents the history of sleep disorders from restless legs to insomnia to night terrors, alongside emerging research, illustrations of sleep disorders in society, and treatments.
Part of the Health and Psychology Sourcebooks series, this compact volume offers concise information on an issue threatening human health and well-being: sleep disorders. The authors are established psychologists and researchers specializing in the study of sleep and sleep disorders, one an editor for the Journal of Sleep Disorders and Therapy and the other a certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist.
The book begins with an introduction that underscores how prevalent sleep disorders and the condition of sleep deprivation are in this nation and why they are considered a public health concern. Chapters explain and illustrate disorders including apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, nightmares, night terrors, and sleepwalking, with each chapter providing an empirical review followed by a case study. For each disorder, history; signs and symptoms; incidence; theory; personal, familial, societal, and economic factors; treatments and solutions; and emerging research are included.

Integrates current and emerging theory and research
Illustrates the disorders in society, at work, and in relationships in "Up Close" case studies
Discusses treatments for sleep disorders
Lists additional resources such as websites and organizations for further study

SortTitle: sleep disorders: elements, history, treatments, and research

Keyword(s): Apnea; Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorder; Coexisting Conditions; Development; Diagnosis; Insomnia; Narcolepsy; Nightmares; Night Terrors; Parasomnias; Prevalence; Restless Legs Syndrome; Sleepwalking; Substance/Medication-Caused Sleep Disorders

Author Info:
Kathleen J. Sexton-Radek Ph.D.author
Gina Graciauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440864469

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440864452

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 184

Publication Date: 20211130

Series: Health and Psychology Sourcebooks

The Future of the Corpse: Changing Ecologies of Death and Disposition
Contributors: Rothstein, Karla; Staudt, Christina;

Abstract:
This book reviews the spectrum of death, from when the living person turns to corpse until the person lives in the memory of mourners, and its impact on the ecology of the socio-cultural community and physical environment.
This book demonstrates that American society today is in a pivotal period for re-imaging end-of-life care, funerary services, human disposition methods, memorializing, and mourning. The editors and contributors outline the past, present, and future of death care rituals, pointing to promising new practices and innovative projects that show how we can better integrate the dying and dead with the living and create positive change that supports sustainable stewardship of our environment. Individual chapters describe prevailing practices and issues in different settings where people die and in postmortem rituals; disposition and current ecologically and, in urban areas, spatially unsustainable methods; law of human remains; customs and trends among key stakeholders, such as cemeteries and funeral directors; and relevant technological advances. The book culminates in a presentation of emerging sustainable disposition technologies and innovative designs for proposed public memorial projects that respond to shifting values, beliefs, and priorities among an increasingly diverse population.

Demonstrates the centrality of death care—from the deathbed to rituals of commemoration and mourning—in our individual and communal life and cultures

Reveals promising trends in human disposition, burial places, funerary officiant profession, technologies of memorialization, and grief therapy

Addresses how COVID-19 has accelerated and highlighted the need to address our changing death-care landscape on every level

Points to paradigm shifts in the U.S. population's value system and beliefs that will impact how we manage death care individually and communally

Presents innovative design proposals showing how spaces of remembrance and ritual can be integrated with urban life

Editor(s): Rothstein, Karla; Staudt, Christina;

SortTitle: future of the corpse: changing ecologies of death and disposition

Keyword(s): Burial; Thanatechnology; Sustainability; Postmortem Rituals; Memorials; Human Disposition Methods; Grief Theories; Green Burial; Funerals; End-of-life; Cremation; Cemeteries; Current Events and Issues: Environment; Psychology

Author Info:
Karla Rothsteineditor
Christina Staudteditor

eISBN-13: 9781440869068

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440869051

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 296

Publication Date: 20211022

A Companion to the United States Constitution and Its Amendments, 7th Edition
Author(s): Vile, John;

Contributors: Vile, John;

Abstract:
The U.S. Constitution and its 27 amendments (including the Bill of Rights) is a living document, as evidenced by new laws and Supreme Court rulings that with each passing year change how its guidelines are interpreted and implemented.
A Companion to the United States Constitution and Its Amendments is designed to show students just how revolutionary the Constitution was—and how relevant it remains today. This seventh revised edition of the Companion begins by revisiting the key events leading to the Constitution's ratification, including the writing of the Declaration of Independence and the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention, then explores the document article by article, amendment by amendment, to help readers better understand how each section of the document shapes the world we live in today.
In addition, the Companion illuminates how new laws, political debates, and Supreme Court decisions are continually reshaping our understanding of the Constitution and its role in American life and society—including such essential and foundational elements of democracy as voting; elections; the peaceful transfer of power; equality before the law; civil rights and liberties; and the duties, responsibilities, and obligations of the nation's three branches of government.

Thorough analysis by John R. Vile, recognized as one of the country's leading scholars on the U.S. Constitution

In-depth and updated discussion of every constitutional article and amendment

New "Questions for Reflection and Discussion" feature for every chapter

Extended exploration of Supreme Court decisions of major import in shaping modern understandings of the Constitution

Chronology of key events in constitutional history

SortTitle: a companion to the united states constitution and its amendments, 7th edition

Edition: 7

Keyword(s): American Democracy; Legislative Branch; Judicial Branch; Founders; Executive Branch; Constitutional Amendments; Constitution; Civil Rights and Liberties; Bill of Rights; American Revolution; U.S. Constitution; Constitutional Law; Supreme Court; Democracy; Voting and Elections

Author Info:
John R. Vileauthor
John R. Vile is professor of political science and dean of the University Honors College at Middle Tennessee State University and the author of numerous scholarly works on the U.S. Constitution and early American history.

eISBN-13: 9781440877957

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440877940

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 376

Publication Date: 20211031

Digital Influence Warfare in the Age of Social Media
Author(s): Forest, James;

Contributors: Forest, James;

Abstract:
This timely book spotlights how various entities are using the Internet to shape people's perceptions and decision-making. Also describes detailed case studies as well as the tools and methods used to identify automated, fake accounts.
This book brings together three important dimensions of our everyday lives. First is digital—the online ecosystem of information providers and tools, from websites, blogs, discussion forums, and targeted email campaigns to social media, video streaming, and virtual reality. Second, influence—the most effective ways people can be persuaded, in order to shape their beliefs in ways that lead them to embrace one set of beliefs and reject others. And finally, warfare—wars won by the information and disinformation providers who are able to influence behavior in ways they find beneficial to their political, social, and other goals.
The book provides a wide range of specific examples that illustrate the ways people are being targeted by digital influencers. There is much more to digital influence warfare than terrorist propaganda, "fake news," or Russian efforts to manipulate elections: chapters examine post-truth narratives, fabricated "alternate facts," and brainwashing and disinformation within the context of various political, scientific, security, and societal debates. The final chapters examine how new technical tools, critical thinking, and resilience can help thwart digital influence warfare efforts.

Integrates interdisciplinary perspectives from security studies, psychology, sociology, criminology, information technology, and several other fields of study
Examines the ways in which terrorists, governments, politicians, corporations, and many others use online technology to influence beliefs and behaviors
Offers detailed case studies to illustrate how people succumb to the digital influence warfare efforts of governments, terrorists, politicians, corporations, and others
Explains the tools and methods used to identify automated, fake accounts on social media ("bots") as well as efforts to delete or suspend users for offensive content or attempts to spread disinformation
Provides clear explanations of technical terms and tools used by those who engage in these digital influence efforts

SortTitle: digital influence warfare in the age of social media

Keyword(s): "Alternate Facts" and "Fake News"; Cyber Bullying; Declining Faith in Expertise and Rising Belief in Conspiracy Theories; Disinformation; Information Warfare; Misinformation; Potential Effects on Democracy and Political Elections; Psychology of Influence; Social Media; Technology

Author Info:
James J. F. Forestauthor
James J. F. Forest , PhD, is professor in the School of Criminology and Justice Studies at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and visiting professor at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University.

eISBN-13: 9781440870101

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440870095

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 320

Publication Date: 20210930

Series: Praeger Security International

Breast Cancer Facts, Myths, and Controversies: Understanding Current Screenings and Treatments
Author(s): Finkel, Madelon;

Contributors: Finkel, Madelon;

Abstract:
This book, written for the layperson, provides evidence-based material explaining the complex and evolving evidence of the benefits and limitations of breast cancer screening and the advances in breast cancer treatment.
A diagnosis of breast cancer is one of the most emotionally charged statements a woman can hear from her doctor. Understanding the rapid changes in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment is challenging, especially for those without a medical background. This book will help explain the strengths and weaknesses of breast cancer screening, breast cancer treatment, and ways of coping with the disease (for oneself or a loved one).
Written for the layperson, this text explains the history of disease prevention with a specific emphasis on breast cancer detection and treatment. The main chapters weigh the pros and cons of well-known but often mystifying screening tests, such as mammograms; discuss the benefits and side effects of targeted hormone therapies; consider holistic regimens that complement traditional medicine; and explore the mental, physical, and emotional strain caused by breast cancer. Concluding with the current breast cancer screening guidelines recommended by leading organizations in disease prevention, Breast Cancer Facts, Myths, and Controversies not only engages with the history of breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment, it looks ahead to a brighter future for survivors.

Includes reader-friendly descriptions of screening tests and treatments, along with their benefits and risks

Addresses the debate surrounding modern biomarker and genetic tests and whether or not testing is excessive

Includes a list of support groups and organizations, as well as a summary of screening guidelines

Includes a glossary of breast disease terms and terms used in testing and treatment

Written by an expert epidemiologist known internationally whose career has focused on women's health

SortTitle: breast cancer facts, myths, and controversies: understanding current screenings and treatments

Keyword(s): BRCA1 Mutation; Treatment; Support Groups; Screening; Risk Factors; Mastectomy; Mammography; Hormone Therapy; Detection; Chemotheraphy; Breast Cancer; Chemotherapy; Health and Wellness: Diseases and Conditions; Current Events and Issues: Health and Medicine

Author Info:
Madelon L. Finkel Ph.D.author
Madelon L. Finkel, PhD, is professor of population health sciences and director of the Office of Global Health Education at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City.

eISBN-13: 9781440875144

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440875137

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 264

Publication Date: 20210731

The Arab Spring: The Failure of the Obama Doctrine
Author(s): Lynch, Edward;

Contributors: Lynch, Edward;

Abstract:
This title provides a succinct, readable, and comprehensive treatment of how the Obama administration reacted to what was arguably the most difficult foreign policy challenge of its eight years in office: the Arab Spring.
As a prelude to examining how the United States reacted to the first wave of the Arab Spring in the 21st century, this book begins with an examination of how the U.S. reacted to revolution in the 19th and 20th centuries and a summary of how foreign policy is made. Each revolution in the Arab Spring (in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Bahrain, and Yemen) and the Obama administration's action—or inaction—in response is carefully analyzed. The U.S.' role is compared to that of regional powers, such as Turkey, Israel, and Iran. The impact of U.S. abdication in the face of pivotal events in the region is the subject of the book's conclusion.
While other treatments have addressed how the Arab Spring revolutions have affected the individual countries where these revolutions took place, U.S. foreign policy toward the Middle East, and former president Obama's overall foreign policy, this is the only work that provides a comprehensive examination of both the Arab Spring revolutions themselves and the reaction of the U.S. government to those revolutions.

Stands as the only academic book that specifically considers U.S. foreign policy with regard to the Arab Spring

Presents the Arab Spring as a pivotal event, the U.S. reaction as a watershed, and an understanding of this interplay as vital to understanding international politics in our time

Traces the often roundabout paths to the creation of U.S. policy during the Arab Spring and examines the effects of those policies

Serves as an essential text for academics studying the Middle East, U.S. foreign policy, the progress of revolution, and politics in the developing world; policymakers wishing to understand how the Obama administration dealt with the most complex crisis of its eight years; and interested readers

SortTitle: arab spring: the failure of the obama doctrine

Keyword(s): uprisings; U.S. government; revolutions; Obama, Barack; foreign policy; Arab Spring; Algeria; Egypt; Iran; Libya; Regional Foreign Policy; Revolution; Syria; Tunisia; Security Studies: U.S. Foreign Policy; Politics, Law, and Government: International Relations

Author Info:
Edward A. Lynchauthor
Edward A. Lynch, PhD, is John P. Wheeler Professor of Political Science at Hollins University. He is author of The Cold War's Last Battlefield: Reagan, the Soviets, and Central America and numerous other works on U.S. foreign policy in the developing world.

eISBN-13: 9781440876424

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440876417

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 288

Publication Date: 20210630

Series: Praeger Security International

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Author(s): Voels, Sarah;

Contributors: Voels, Sarah;

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

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Includes an annotated list of resources to help support the development of a diverse collection</li>
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SortTitle: auditing diversity in library collections

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

Author Info:
Rosalind A. Washington
Sarah Voelsauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440878756

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878749

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 160

Publication Date: 20220831

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

eISBN-13: 9781440878909

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878893

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 192

Publication Date: 20220831

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

Contributors: Fox, Nicole;

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

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

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

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

eISBN-13: 9781440875182

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440875175

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 102

Publication Date: 20220422

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

Contributors: Martin, Victoria;

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

SortTitle: complete guide to open scholarship

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

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

eISBN-13: 9781440872815

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440872808

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 220

Publication Date: 20220531

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

Contributors: Villamor, Stephanie; Shotick, Kimberly;

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

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

SortTitle: practical marketing for the academic library

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

Author Info:
Stephanie Espinoza Villamorauthor
Kimberly Shotickauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440872235

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440872228

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 158

Publication Date: 20220531

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

eISBN-13: 9781440876783

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440876776

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 152

Publication Date: 20220531

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

Contributors: Harvey, Carl; Church, Audrey;

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

Presents a fully updated collection of School Library Connection articles

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

Includes questions and activities to aid in instruction

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

SortTitle: school library management, 8th edition

Edition: 8

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

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

eISBN-13: 9781440877469

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440877452

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 330

Publication Date: 20220430

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

Contributors: McNeil, Heather;

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

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

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

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

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

eISBN-13: 9781440877186

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440877179

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 230

Publication Date: 20220430

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

Contributors: Vinyard, Marc; Colvin, Jaimie Beth;

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

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

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

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

Presents best practices for journal selection

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

SortTitle: demystifying scholarly metrics: a practical guide

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

Author Info:
Marc W. Vinyardauthor
Jaimie Beth Colvinauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440875946

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440875939

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 228

Publication Date: 20220225

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

Contributors: Lanning, Scott; Gerrity, Caitlin;

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

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

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

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

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

SortTitle: concise guide to information literacy, 3rd edition

Edition: 3

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

Author Info:
Scott Lanningauthor
Caitlin Gerrityauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440878206

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878190

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 224

Publication Date: 20220228

Library Patrons' Privacy: Questions and Answers
Author(s): Valenti, Sandra; Lund, Brady; Beckstrom, Matthew;

Contributors: Valenti, Sandra; Lund, Brady; Beckstrom, Matthew;

Abstract:
A quick, easy-to-read synthesis of theory, guidelines, and evidence-based research, this book offers timely, practical guidance for library and information professionals who must navigate ethical crises in information privacy and stay on top of emerging privacy trends.
Emerging technologies create new concerns about information privacy within library and information organizations, and many information professionals lack guidance on how to navigate the ethical crises that emerge when information privacy and library policy clash. What should we do when a patron leaves something behind? How do we justify filtering internet access while respecting accessibility and privacy? How do we balance new technologies that provide anonymity with the library's need to prevent the illegal use of their facilities?
Library Patrons' Privacy presents clear, conversational, evidence-based guidance on how to navigate these ethical questions in information privacy. Ideas from professional organizations, government entities, scholarly publications, and personal experiences are synthesized into an approachable guide for librarians at all stages of their career. This guide, designed by three experienced LIS scholars and professionals, is a quick and enjoyable read that students and professionals of all levels of technical knowledge and skill will find useful and applicable to their libraries.

Presents practical, evidence-based guidance for navigating common ethical problems in library and information science
Introduces library and information professionals and students to emerging issues in information privacy
Provides students and practitioners with a foundation of practical problem-solving strategies for handling information privacy issues in emerging technologies
Guides the design of new information privacy policy in all types of libraries
Encourages engagement with information privacy technologies to assist in fulfilling the American Library Association's core values

SortTitle: library patrons' privacy: questions and answers

Keyword(s): Accessibility; Dark Web; Ethical Guidance; Information Access; Information Privacy; Internet Privacy; Law Enforcement; Library Policy; Patron Records; Librarianship: Philosophy, Values, and Issues: Ethics; Management and Administration

Author Info:
Sandra J. Valentiauthor
Brady D. Lundauthor
Matthew A. Beckstromauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440874116

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440874109

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 168

Publication Date: 20220111

Librarian's Guide to Games and Gamers: From Collection Development to Advisory Services
Author(s): Goodridge, Michelle; Rohweder, Matthew;

Contributors: Goodridge, Michelle; Rohweder, Matthew;

Abstract:
Helps librarians who are not themselves seasoned gamers to better understand the plethora of gaming products available and how they might appeal to library users.
As games grow ever-more ubiquitous in our culture and communities, they have become popular staples in public library collections and are increasing in prominence in academic ones. Many librarians, especially those who are not themselves gamers or are only acquainted with a handful of games, are ill-prepared to successfully advise patrons who use games. This book provides the tools to help adult and youth services librarians to better understand the gaming landscape and better serve gamers in discovery of new games—whether they are new to gaming or seasoned players—through advisory services.
This book maps all types of games—board, roleplaying, digital, and virtual reality—providing all the information needed to understand and appropriately recommend games to library users. Organized by game type, hundreds of descriptions offer not only bibliographic information (title, publication date, series, and format/platform), but genre classifications, target age ranges for players, notes on gameplay and user behavior type, and short descriptions of the game's basic premise and appeals.

Provides a new approach to gaming that fills the gap in the library by introducing the idea of gamers' advisory

Contains a representative list of board games, video games, roleplaying games, card games, and more for librarians to consult when working with patrons or programming

Discusses the aspects of gaming collections in libraries including cataloguing, preservation, purchasing and collection development, stack maintenance, understanding player motivation, genre-specific terminology and phrases, future trends (e.g., AI, AR, VR), and other tips and tricks for maintaining a successful gaming collection

SortTitle: librarian's guide to games and gamers: from collection development to advisory services

Keyword(s): Virtual Reality; Video Game Consoles; School Libraries; Roleplay Games; Purchasing; Public Libraries; Professional Development; Online Video Games; Library Programming; Gamers Advisory; Game Preservation; Collection Maintenance; Collection Development; Cataloging; Board Games; Academic Libraries

Author Info:
Michelle Goodridgeauthor
Matthew J. Rohwederauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440867323

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440867316

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 262

Publication Date: 20211130

A Librarian's Guide to Engaging Families in Learning
Contributors: Lopez, M. Elena; Mehra, Bharat; Caspe, Margaret;

Abstract:
Public libraries can increase their impact on knowledge development, innovation, and social change by promoting parent and family engagement in children's learning.
Libraries are increasingly focusing on families. Educational research confirms that family engagement in children's learning and development predicts school readiness, positive social behaviors, high school graduation, interest in STEM careers, and post-secondary education.
A Librarian's Guide to Engaging Families in Learning will inspire libraries and librarians to innovate and promote family learning from a child's earliest years through adolescence. By bringing together research and practice, it will deepen your understanding of families' role in education and help you to learn new ways to build positive and trusting family partnerships that honor diverse cultures and languages, as well as to develop leadership for community impact.
Written by thought leaders in the fields of family engagement and library science, each of the three main sections of the book begins with a framework followed by case studies illustrating key concepts of the framework. Cases are followed by reflections from practicing librarians. All chapters focus on practical family engagement in the social infrastructure, lifelong learning, and diversity and social justice.

Includes ideas to inspire innovative family engagement practices in libraries

Provides research to help librarians make the case for resources to promote family engagement in public libraries

Offers content for coursework and continuing education in children's services

Editor(s): Lopez, M. Elena; Mehra, Bharat; Caspe, Margaret;

SortTitle: a librarian's guide to engaging families in learning

Keyword(s): Adult Services; Social Justice; Public Libraries; Professional Development; MLIS Programs; Management; Inclusion; Family Engagement; Equity; Diversity; Digital Access and Learning; Community Engagement; Collection Development; Children and Youth Services; Librarian's Instructional Role

Author Info:
M. Elena Lopezeditor
Bharat Mehraeditor
Margaret Caspeeditor
R. David Lankes

eISBN-13: 9781440875847

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440875830

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 240

Publication Date: 20210831

Schoolwide Collaboration for Transformative Social Emotional Learning
Author(s): Hill, Kristy; Harriman, Abbie; Grosso, Amy;

Contributors: Hill, Kristy; Harriman, Abbie; Grosso, Amy;

Abstract:
Schools and libraries can make a difference by teaching kids how to identify and cope with emotions, how to communicate with confidence and empathy, and how to persevere even when things are difficult.
The authors of this helpful text define transformative social-emotional learning and its impact on students and schools. They present current brain research to support social-emotional programming in a whole school program with collaborative lesson ideas adaptable to all age levels for the use of counselors, librarians, administrators, classroom teachers, and all special area teachers. All lessons provide lists of extended student and faculty readings.
Illustrating and highlighting how social-emotional programming helps foster and transform the culture of a school to one of belonging and acceptance, the authors also provide necessary application lessons for all educators in all areas of a school, including ideas for such common areas as playgrounds, cafeterias, classrooms, and libraries, and even ideas for implementation by school administrators.
Research cited predicts desired outcomes, including a culture of belonging, increased student engagement and achievement, and a more compassionate school staff. Ideas and activities provided for professional development for educators benefit students and staff alike.

Addresses the growing need for teaching students how to identify and regulate emotions

Discusses building character traits that will help students reach their full potential

Shows how to transform the school by creating a culture of belonging and equity while increasing achievement

SortTitle: schoolwide collaboration for transformative social emotional learning

Keyword(s): Emotional Intelligence; Social Emotional Learning; School Programs; Mindful Learning; Lesson Plans; Building and Managing Relationships; Culturally Responsive Teaching; Culture of Belonging; Emotional Regulation; Mental Health in Schools; Mindfulness in Schools

Author Info:
Kristy Hillauthor
Abbie Harrimanauthor
Amy Grossoauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440876608

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440876592

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 256

Publication Date: 20210805

The Collection Program in Schools: Concepts and Practices, 7th Edition
Author(s): Mardis, Marcia;

Contributors: Mardis, Marcia;

Abstract:
This thorough treatment of collection development for school library educators, students, and practicing school librarians provides quick access to information.
This seventh edition of The Collection Program in Schools is updated in several key areas. It provides an overview of key education trends affecting school library collections, such as digital textbooks, instructional improvement systems, STEM priorities, and open educational resources (OER) use and reuse. Topics of discussion include the new AASL standards as they relate to the collection; the idea of crowdsourcing in collection development; and current trends in the school library profession, such as Future Ready Librarians and new standards from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Each chapter has been updated and revised with new material, and particular emphasis is placed on disaster preparedness and response as they pertain to policies, circulation, preservation, and moving or closing a collection. This edition also includes updates to review of curation and community analysis principles as they affect the development of the library collection.

Serves as a complete guide to collection management for students as well as practitioners

Addresses current educational initiatives and new AASL standards

Provides creative strategies for working in a climate of change and uncertainty

Looks in depth at disaster recovery policies and procedures needed for collection

SortTitle: collection program in schools: concepts and practices, 7th edition

Edition: 7

Keyword(s): Budget; Collaboration; Collection Development; Digital Resources; Facilities; Maintenance; Policies; Preservation; Procedures; Selection; Children's and Young Adult Collection Management: Acquisition and Collection Development Guides

Author Info:
Marcia A. Mardisauthor
Marcia A. Mardis is an associate professor at Florida State University's iSchool and editor of IASL's School Libraries Worldwide.

eISBN-13: 9781440876646

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878725

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 344

Publication Date: 20210731

Librarian's Guide to Online Searching: Cultivating Database Skills for Research and Instruction, 6th Edition
Author(s): Brown, Christopher;

Contributors: Brown, Christopher;

Abstract:
Updates the premier textbook for students and librarians needing to know the landscape of current databases and how to search them.
Librarians need to know of existing databases, and they must be able to teach search capabilities and strategies to library users. This practical guide introduces librarians to a broad spectrum of fee-based and freely available databases and explains how to teach them.
The updated 6th edition of this well-regarded text covers new databases on the market as well as updates to older databases. It also explains underlying information structures and demonstrates how to search most effectively. It introduces readers to several recent changes, such as the move away from metadata-based indexing to full text indexing by vendors covering newspaper content. Business databases receive greater emphasis.
As in the previous edition, this book takes a real-world approach, covering topics from basic and advanced search tools to online subject databases. Each chapter includes a thorough discussion, a recap, concrete examples, exercises, and points to consider, making it an ideal text for courses in database searching as well as a trustworthy professional resource.

Helps librarians and students understand the latest developments in library databases
Looks not only at textual databases but also numerical, image, video, and social media resources
Includes changes and trends in database functionality since the 5th edition

SortTitle: librarian's guide to online searching: cultivating database skills for research and instruction, 6th edition

Edition: 6

Keyword(s): Controlled Vocabularies; Database Instruction; Database Interfaces; Database Searching; Evaluating Databases; Google Search Tools; Library Instruction; Licensing Databases; User Behaviors; Reference and Information Services and Tools

Author Info:
Christopher C. Brownauthor
Christopher C. Brown, professor, is reference librarian and coordinator of government documents at the University of Denver, Main Library.

eISBN-13: 9781440878244

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878732

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 392

Publication Date: 20210618

Storytelling: Art and Technique, 5th Edition
Contributors: Del Negro, Janice;

Abstract:
This book serves as both a textbook and reference for faculty and students in LIS courses on storytelling and a professional guide for practicing librarians, particularly youth services librarians in public and school libraries.
Storytelling: Art and Technique serves professors, students, and practitioners alike as a textbook, reference, and professional guide. It provides practical instruction and concrete examples of how to use the power of story to build literacy and presentation skills, as well as to create community in those same educational spaces.
This text illustrates the value of storytelling, covers the history of storytelling in libraries, and offers valuable guidance for bringing stories to contemporary listeners, with detailed instructions on the selection, preparation, and presentation of stories. It also provides guidance around the planning and administration of a storytelling program. Topics include digital storytelling, open mics and slams, and the neuroscience of storytelling. An extensive and helpful section of resources for the storyteller is included in an expanded Part V of this edition.

Offers readers a thorough overview of the role of story and storytelling in the library

Gives a convincing argument for the value of storytelling

Provides practical tips on selecting, preparing, and telling stories

Presents insights on storytelling to specific populations, including children, young adults, and those with special needs

Includes an extensive list of resources

Editor(s): Del Negro, Janice;

SortTitle: storytelling: art and technique, 5th edition

Edition: 5

Keyword(s): digital storytelling; storytelling presentation; story; international storytelling; History of Storytelling; International Stories; Presentation; Programs; Purpose and Value of Storytelling; Storytelling for Children; Storytelling for Special Needs Audiences; Adult Services and Programs

Author Info:
Janice M. Del Negroeditor
Janice M. Del Negro, PhD, is tenured associate professor at the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois.

eISBN-13: 9781440872099

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440872082

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 464

Publication Date: 20210630

Libraries and Homelessness: An Action Guide
Author(s): Winkelstein, Julie;

Contributors: Winkelstein, Julie;

Abstract:
Advocating a strategic approach, this book shows how to form a plan, secure funding and support, and create effective programs for adults, children, and youth who are experiencing homelessness. You'll find guidance for creating partnerships, training staff, and advocating.
Taking a holistic approach that will help you to better understand the experience of homelessness within the context of your library community, this book offers new strategies and tools for addressing the challenge of meeting the needs of the entire community, including those who are unstably housed. With basic facts, statistics, and conversations about homelessness, the author makes a case for why libraries should provide support, explains exactly which needs they may be able (or unable) to meet, and shows how this support can be a natural part of the library services you already provide.
Topics discussed include trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and mental and physical health challenges; brief stories and concrete examples illustrate the principles and guidelines discussed. Citing innovative services such as Dallas Public Library's "coffee and conversation" program and San Francisco Public Library's social worker program, the book offers both food for thought and tools for action as public librarians strive to understand and meet the needs of a population that has traditionally been stereotyped and excluded.

Discusses specific short-term and long-term actions that libraries can take to better address the needs of community members who are experiencing homelessness
Outlines steps libraries can take to balance the needs of all library users
Shows how to identify and work with potential partners
Describes new ways libraries can and are addressing common barriers to library services for those experiencing homelessness

SortTitle: libraries and homelessness: an action guide

Keyword(s): Community Assessment; Creating an Action Plan; Funding; Homelessness; Information Needs; LGBTQ+ Youth and Homelessness; Partnerships; Physical and Emotional Needs; Serving Unhoused Adults and Youth; Adult Services and Programs; Children's and Young Adult Services

Author Info:
Julie Ann Winkelsteinauthor
Julie Ann Winkelstein, PhD, MLIS, is an activist, writer, and teacher who worked as a public librarian for 20 years. She teaches a library school course on homelessness, poverty and libraries at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

eISBN-13: 9781440862793

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440862786

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 282

Publication Date: 20210731

Helping Library Users with Legal Questions: Practical Advice for Research, Programming, and Outreach
Author(s): Hamilton, Deborah;

Contributors: Hamilton, Deborah;

Abstract:
Learn how to assist library patrons, including self-represented litigants, through legal research instruction, programming, and outreach.
According to the National Center for State Courts, in 76 percent of civil cases in the United States at least one of the parties represents him- or herself. As more people represent themselves in court, more are coming to the library to seek answers to legal questions.
Do you ever feel panicked when someone asks you a legal reference question? Are you are not sure where to look for information or how much information you can provide? What can libraries do to assist self-represented litigants? Deborah Hamilton began her career as a law librarian with no formal legal training. Now, not only does she help people with legal reference questions, but she also provides legal programming and outreach to the community.
Learn the difference between legal information and legal advice as well as how to connect with community groups who provide legal services. In this book, Hamilton teaches librarians how to teach themselves about legal research and resources, as well as offering practical ideas for types of legal programs and outreach that they can proactively offer patrons.

Get ideas for legal programming and outreach to assist patrons with legal questions
Know where to find free legal resources and how to research legal questions
Understand the difference between legal information and legal advice
Learn where to look for and how to connect with community groups who provide legal services
Understand the justice gap and the challenges that patrons face when they represent themselves

SortTitle: helping library users with legal questions: practical advice for research, programming, and outreach

Keyword(s): Adult Services; Collection Development; Government Documents; Justice Gap; Legal Research; Outreach; Programming; Reference and Information Services and Tools: Reference Tools, General; Librarian's Instructional Role: Information Literacy and Instruction, College Level and Above

Author Info:
Deborah A. Hamiltonauthor
Deborah A. Hamilton is the strategic services librarian who oversees the law collection at Pikes Peak Library District. She has served as president, vice president, and secretary for the Colorado Association of Law Libraries.

eISBN-13: 9781440872013

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440872006

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 206

Publication Date: 20210731

Research Methods in Library and Information Science, 7th Edition
Author(s): Connaway, Lynn; Radford, Marie;

Contributors: Connaway, Lynn; Radford, Marie;

Abstract:
The seventh edition of this frequently adopted textbook features new or expanded sections on social justice research, data analysis software, scholarly identity research, social networking, data science, and data visualization, among other topics. It continues to include discipline experts' voices.
The revised seventh edition of this popular text provides instruction and guidance for professionals and students in library and information science who want to conduct research and publish findings, as well as for practicing professionals who want a broad overview of the current literature.
Providing a broad introduction to research design, the authors include principles, data collection techniques, and analyses of quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as advantages and limitations of each method and updated bibliographies. Chapters cover the scientific method, sampling, validity, reliability, and ethical concerns along with quantitative and qualitative methods. LIS students and professionals will consult this text not only for instruction on conducting research but also for guidance in critically reading and evaluating research publications, proposals, and reports.
As in the previous edition, discipline experts provide advice, tips, and strategies for completing research projects, dissertations, and theses; writing grants; overcoming writer's block; collaborating with colleagues; and working with outside consultants. Journal and book editors discuss how to publish and identify best practices and understudied topics, as well as what they look for in submissions.

Features new or expanded sections on social justice research; virtual collaboration, data collection, and dissemination; scholarly communication; computer-assisted qualitative and quantitative data analysis; scholarly identity research and guidelines; data science; and visualization of quantitative and qualitative data

Provides a broad and comprehensive overview and update, especially of research published over the past five years

Highlights school, public, and academic research findings

Relies on the coauthors' expertise in research design, securing grant funding, and using the latest technology and data analysis software

SortTitle: research methods in library and information science, 7th edition

Edition: 7

Keyword(s): Experimental Research; Individual Interviews; Participatory Research; Qualitative Methods; Quantitative Methods; Research Analysis; Research Studies; Survey Research; Textual Analysis; Research Methods, Statistics, and Data: Research Methods

Author Info:
Lynn Silipigni Connawayauthor
Marie L. Radfordauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440878589

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878718

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 552

Publication Date: 20210531

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