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Religion and War: Exploring the Issues
Author(s): Demy, Timothy; Palmer, Gina;

Contributors: Demy, Timothy; Palmer, Gina;
Abstract:
Looking at topics across the spectrum of America's wars, religious groups, personalities, and ideas, this volume shows that even in an increasingly secular society, religious roots and values run deep throughout American society and are elevated in times of war.
There is a long and deep relationship between religion, politics, and war in U.S. history. While there is a constitutional and legal separation of religion and the state in American society, religion has been and remains a potent force in American culture and politics affecting many aspects of life, including perspectives on war and peace and the experience of war in U.S. history. From the American Revolution to the wars of the 21st century, religious values have informed and influenced American attitudes toward war and peace and have provided rationale for support and non-support of American participation in conflicts.
An overview essay surveys the background and significance of religion in American culture and provides historical context for discussions of contemporary topics. A timeline highlights key events related to wars and conflicts. The volume then includes more than 50 topical essays that discuss specific wars as well as religious themes within culture and politics, ultimately providing a detailed overview of the intersection of religion, war, and politics in contemporary America.
- Features roughly 50 alphabetically arranged reference entries that provide objective, fundamental information about topics related to religion and war, with an emphasis on modern society</li>
- Includes entry bibliographies that direct users to specific sources with additional information</li>
- Features a timeline that identifies key developments related to conflicts throughout American history</li>
- Emphasizes that there is not a single or unified perspective on religion and war in the United States.</li>
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SortTitle: religion and war: exploring the issues

Keyword(s): American Civil War; World War II; Weapons of Mass Destruction; Vietnam War; Torture; Religious Texts; Religion, Conflict, and Geopolitics; Military Chaplains; Just War Tradition; Human Rights; Conscientious Objection; Cold War; Buddhism and War; Apocalypticism; American Peace Churches

Author Info:
Timothy J. Demyauthor
Gina Granados Palmer Ph.D.author

eISBN-13: 9781440873911

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440873904

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 288

Publication Date: 20221031
Examining Education around the World
Author(s): Shelley, Fred;

Contributors: Shelley, Fred;
Abstract:
This thematic encyclopedia provides an overview of education as undertaken in the United States and in 70 countries worldwide, and links educational organization, philosophy, and practice with important global social, economic, and environmental issues facing the contemporary world.
All around the world, young people attend school, be it in the steppes of Mongolia, the tiny island nations of the Pacific, or the urban centers of Mexico. How do countries meet the educational needs of their citizens?
This volume is organized into 10 chapters that look at key issues in global education, including literacy, gender, religion, science and technology (STEM), arts and humanities, school violence, multicultural education and diversity, environment and sustainability, education and difference/special needs, and views on education and a country's future. Each chapter contains eight country profiles, one for the United States and one each for seven other countries. Each entry includes a brief overview of the country and its history and geography, a description of its K–12 education system, and more detailed information about that country with respect to the appropriate topic.
This book allows readers to compare and contrast education throughout the world. It also analyzes, from both contemporary and historical perspectives, relationships between education and the ways in which different countries address various issues, including development, diversity, gender, and environmental sustainability.
- Provides readers with an overview of how education is conducted in 70 countries</li>
- Shows how educational systems in different countries respond differently to major challenges facing the world today, including multiculturalism, diversity, and environmental sustainability</li>
- Illustrates relationships between the philosophy and practice of education and countries' geographical position and levels of development</li>
- Includes photographs that help bring the text to life</li>
- Explains issues through a comprehensive overview, allowing student readers to have a better understanding of the problems facing educational systems around the world today</li>
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SortTitle: examining education around the world

Keyword(s): Afghanistan; Arts and Humanities; Gender; Literacy; Nigeria; Philippines; Religion; School Violence; Science and Technology (STEM); United States; Current Events and Issues: Education; Geography and World Cultures: Culture

Author Info:
Fred M. Shelleyauthor
Fred M. Shelley is professor emeritus of geography and environmental sustainability at the University of Oklahoma. He is author or editor of more than 20 books and has contributed to more than 100 professional publications.

eISBN-13: 9781440864483

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440864476

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 344

Publication Date: 20220927

Series: Global Viewpoints
Marijuana: Your Questions Answered
Author(s): Zorea, Aharon;

Contributors: Zorea, Aharon;
Abstract:
This book explores marijuana from a variety of angles, including its impacts on the brain and body, potential for abuse, and legal status. Relying on science rather than sensationalism, it answers young readers' most pressing questions about this controversial drug.
In 2022, medical marijuana is legal in 37 states and recreational marijuana is legal in 18, yet the drug remains illegal at the federal level. Public opinion on marijuana has changed substantially in the last 20 years, and today many young people view the drug as benign or even beneficial. But how exactly does marijuana affect the body and mind, and what are the potential risks of abuse or addiction?
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.
- 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 provide real-world examples of concepts discussed in the book</li>
- Common myths section dispels popular misconceptions surrounding marijuana and points readers toward detailed and accurate information provided in the main text</li>
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SortTitle: marijuana: your questions answered

Keyword(s): Abuse; Vaping; Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC); Recreational Marijuana Use; Physical Health Risks of Marijuana; Mental Health Risks of Marijuana; Medical Marijuana; Marijuana Legislation; Hemp; Gateway Drug; Cannabis Plant; Cannabidiol (CBD); Mental Health Risks of Marijuana Abuse

Author Info:
Aharon W. Zoreaauthor
Aharon W. Zorea, MA, PhD, is professor of history at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville. He has been teaching for more than 20 years and has written more than 60 books and articles.

eISBN-13: 9781440877162

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440877155

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 208

Publication Date: 20221031

Series: Q&A Health Guides

Exercise and Physical Activity: From Health Benefits to Fitness Crazes
Author(s): R. K. Devlin

Contributors: Devlin, R.;

Abstract:
This encyclopedia explores exercise and physical activity from a variety of angles, including anatomy and exercise science, health benefits and risks, the wide array of sports and recreational activities available, and the sociocultural context of physical fitness.
Exercise and Physical Activity: From Health Benefits to Fitness Crazes is a one-volume encyclopedia featuring more than 200 entries that cover a multitude of exercise-related topics. Content is divided across five broad themes: anatomy, exercise science, sports and activities, health benefits and risks, and exercise and society.
The anatomy theme includes entries on all the major skeletal muscle groups and associated connective tissues. Within the exercise science theme, entries focus on topics within the fields of physiology, kinesiology, and sports psychology. Profiles of more than 70 sports and recreational activities are included. Entries under the theme of health benefits and risks explore the effects of exercise on many of the body's physiological processes and related systems, as well as specific sports-related injuries. Exercise and society entries profile influential individuals and organizations, as well as fitness trends. Together, these themes support a holistic understanding of exercise, encompassing both the theoretical and the practical.

Examines the topic of exercise and physical activity from five distinct angles: anatomy, exercise science, sports and activities, health benefits and risks, and exercise and society</li>

Entries offer readers both theoretical and practical information, making the book an ideal resource for both students and anyone eager to improve their relationship with exercise</li>

An annotated Directory of Resources and Further Readings section at the end of each entry serve as a gateway to additional learning</li>

Cross-referencing in each entry, as well as both an alphabetical and thematic list of entries, makes it easy for readers to quickly find the information they're looking for</li>
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Editor(s): Devlin, R.;

SortTitle: exercise and physical activity: from health benefits to fitness crazes

Keyword(s): Strength Training; Sports Injuries; Muscles of the Body; Mental Health and Exercise; Healthy People 2030; Fitness Celebrities; Fitness Apps; Exercise Science; Cardiovascular Exercise; Barriers to Exercise; Cardiovascular Disease and; Cardiovascular Disease and Exercise; Health and Wellness

Author Info:
R. K. Devlineditor
R. K. Devlin holds a BS in exercise physiology, an MBS in biomechanics, and an MD with specialization in infectious diseases. Her other published works include What You Need to Know About the Flu and Influenza.

eISBN-13: 9781440878442

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878435

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 480

Publication Date: 20221031

All Things Ancient Greece: An Encyclopedia of the Greek World [2 volumes]
Author(s): Ermatinger, James;

Contributors: Ermatinger, James;

Abstract:
As an invaluable resource for students and general audiences investigating Ancient Greek culture and history, this encyclopedia provides a thorough examination of the Mediterranean world and its influence on modern society.
All Things Ancient Greece examines the history and cultural life of Ancient Greece until the death of Philip II of Macedon in 336 BCE. The encyclopedia shows how the various city-states developed from the Bronze Age to the end of the Classical Age, influencing the Greek world and beyond.
The cultural achievements of the Greeks detailed in this two-volume set include literature, politics, medicine, religion, and the arts. This work has entries on the various city-states, regions, battles, culture, and ideas that helped shape the ancient Greek world and its societies. Each entry delves into detailed topics with suggested readings. Many entries include sidebars containing primary documents from ancient sources that explore ancillary ideas, biographies, and specific examples from literature and philosophy. Readers, both students of ancient history and a general audience, are encouraged to interact with the material either chronologically, thematically, or geographically.

Contains 30 primary documents from literary works that help explain and expand upon the specific entries</li>

Examines the various political structures and offices that formed modern political states</li>

Allows readers to explore various cultural and historic differences between city-states</li>

Provides introductory background information and suggested readings to help readers further explore topics</li>
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SortTitle: all things ancient greece: an encyclopedia of the greek world [2 volumes]

Keyword(s): Aegospotami, Battle; Sicilian Expedition; Persia; Peloponnesian War; Monarchy; Melian Dialogue; Linear B; Ionian League; Helot; Ephors; Democracy; Cyclades; Corinthian War; Cnossos; Chalcidian League; Athenian Empire; Aristotelian Philosophy; Agriculture; World History: Culture

Author Info:
James W. Ermatingerauthor
James W. Ermatinger, PhD, is professor of history and dean at University of Illinois Springfield in Springfield, IL.

eISBN-13: 9781440874543

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440874536

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 664

Publication Date: 20221031

The 1960s Cultural Revolution: Facts and Fictions
Author(s): Rhodes, Joel;

Contributors: Rhodes, Joel;

Abstract:
This book uses evidence-based primary source analysis to provide students with the historical perspective necessary to think critically about the romantic memories, stubborn stereotypes, misperceptions, deliberate falsehoods, distorted myths, and old grudges that distort our popular perceptions of the 1960s.
Twenty-first century Americans routinely use the 1960s as a metaphor, a sort of convenient shorthand, for the cultural wars—that continuous clash over differing values, beliefs, attitudes, and lifestyles—still bitterly polarizing the nation. Therefore, understanding the 1960s cultural revolution is critical to understanding ourselves. What this book contributes to that conversation is needed historical perspective with evidence-based primary source analysis.
Ten chapters shed light on ordinarily overlooked aspects of the period, challenge stubborn misconceptions, and explore the enduring legacy of the 1960s. Primary source material—both written and visual—is drawn from archival holdings, newspapers, published proceedings, oral histories, and memoirs in order to present a balanced, accessible examination of mistaken beliefs and the historical truths.

Features 10 chapters, arranged topically and chronologically, covering 10 misconceptions related to the 1960s cultural revolution</li>

Highlights source material drawn from archival holdings, newspapers, published proceedings, oral histories, and memoirs</li>

Includes photographs that make the material accessible across a wide range of grade levels</li>

Explores how the 1960s cultural revolution continues to influence America in such examples as LGBTQ Pride, Black Lives Matter, Me Too, environmentalism, disability rights, and modern conservatism</li>
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SortTitle: 1960s cultural revolution: facts and fictions

Keyword(s): Antiwar Movement; Women's Liberation; Vietnam; Urban Riots; Student Activism; Sexual and Drug Revolutions; Protests; Liberal Arts; LGBTQ Rights; Hippies; Feminism; Environmentalism; Conservatism; Civil Rights; American History: Culture

Author Info:
Joel P. Rhodesauthor
Joel P. Rhodes, PhD, is professor of history at Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO.

eISBN-13: 9781440876301

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440876295

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 272

Publication Date: 20220930

Series: Historical Facts and Fictions

What You Need to Know about Measles
Author(s): Clayton-LeVasseur, Patricia;

Contributors: Clayton-LeVasseur, Patricia;

Abstract:
Although measles is a preventable disease, today cases are on the rise in the United States because of falling vaccination rates. This book provides a broad introduction to this once widespread and still potentially very dangerous viral infection.
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that can cause serious, even life-threatening, complications. Although the MMR vaccine is effective at preventing measles, the rise of anti-vaccination sentiment in the United States has many experts concerned that measles may once again become a significant public health threat.
What You Need to Know about Measles is part of Greenwood's Inside Diseases and Disorders series. This series profiles a variety of physical and psychological conditions, distilling and consolidating vast collections of scientific knowledge into concise, readable volumes. A list of "top 10" essential questions begins each book, providing quick-access answers to readers' most pressing concerns. The text follows a standardized, easy-to-navigate structure, with each chapter exploring a particular facet of the topic. In addition to covering such basics as causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, books in this series delve into issues that are less commonly addressed but still critically important, such as effects on loved ones and caregivers. Case illustrations highlight key themes discussed in the book and are accompanied by insightful analyses and recommendations.

Approaches the subject in a holistic manner, covering such often-overlooked areas as societal perceptions and impact on family and friends</li>

An Essential Questions section provides quick answers to the questions readers are most likely to have and serves as a springboard to explore the content of the book in more detail</li>

Case Illustrations provide relatable, real-world examples of concepts discussed in the text</li>

An annotated Directory of Resources points readers toward useful books, organizations, and websites, acting as a gateway to further study and research</li>
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SortTitle: what you need to know about measles

Keyword(s): Anti-vaccination Movement; Vitamin A and Measles; Quarantine; Pregnancy and Measles; Mortality Rate; MMR Vaccine; Measles Rash; Measles Outbreaks; Measles; History of Measles; Eradication Campaigns against; Complications of Measles; Case Studies; Eradication Campaigns against Measles

Author Info:
Patricia Clayton-LeVasseurauthor
Patricia Clayton-LeVasseur has more than 20 years of nursing experience in critical care, neuroscience, and education. Currently, she is an associate professor at AdventHealth University in Orlando, FL.

eISBN-13: 9781440875908

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440875892

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 208

Publication Date: 20220930

Series: Inside Diseases and Disorders

Dystopian States of America: Apocalyptic Visions and Warnings in Literature and Film
Contributors: Hill, Matthew;

Abstract:
Dystopian States of America is a crucial resource that studies the impact of dystopian works on American society—including ways in which they reflect our deep and persistent fears about environmental calamities, authoritarian governments, invasive technologies, and human weakness.
Dystopian States of America provides students and researchers with an illuminating resource for understanding the impact and relevance of dystopian and apocalyptic works in contemporary American culture. Through its wide survey of dystopian works in numerous forms and genres, the book encourages readers to connect with these works of fiction and understand how the catastrophically grim or disquieting worlds they portray offer insights into our own current situation.
In addition to providing more than 150 encyclopedia articles on a large and representative sample of dystopian/apocalyptic narratives in fiction, film, television, and video games (including popular works that often escape critical inquiry), Dystopian States of America features a suite of critical essays on five themes—war, pandemics, totalitarianism, environmental calamity, and technological overreach—that serve as the foundation for most dystopian worlds of the imagination. These offerings complement one another, enabling readers to explore dystopian conceptions of America and the world from multiple perspectives and vantage points.

Provides readers with an accessible, well-organized, and thorough introduction to dystopian/apocalyptic narratives, with a focus on the ways that these stories foster increased awareness of the world we live in now</li>

Casts a wide net to identify dystopian works in diverse genres and forms—from classic novels to video games—reaching beyond "serious" literature to appreciate the depth of this body of work and its impact</li>

Covers a wide survey of works—more than 150—in digestible and accessible encyclopedia entries, each contributed by an established scholar in literary studies, film studies, history, or an associated field</li>

Provides five extended scholarly essays on recurring subject themes in apocalyptic and dystopian works</li>
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Editor(s): Hill, Matthew;

SortTitle: dystopian states of america: apocalyptic visions and warnings in literature and film

Keyword(s): American Culture; War, Depictions of; Utopias; Technology, Depictions of; Ray Bradbury; George Orwell; of; Environmental Disaster, Depictions; Dystopias; Dystopian Fiction; Disease and Pandemic, Depictions; Authoritarianism, Depictions of; Apocalyptic Fiction; American Society; American Literature; American Film

Author Info:
Matthew B. Hilleditor
Matthew B. Hill, PhD, is professor of English at Coppin State University in Baltimore, MD. He is the author of Unconventional Warriors: The Fantasy of the American Resistance Fighter in Television and Film.

eISBN-13: 9781440873393

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440873386

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 392

Publication Date: 20220930

Combating Terrorism in the 21st Century: American Laws, Strategies, and Agencies
Author(s): Joseph R. Rudolph Jr. and William J. Lahneman

Contributors: Rudolph, Joseph; Lahneman, William;

Abstract:
This combination A–Z encyclopedia and primary document collection provides an authoritative and enlightening overview of U.S. anti- and counterterrorism politics, policies, attitudes, and actions related to both foreign and domestic threats, with a special emphasis on post-9/11 events.
This book provides a compelling overview of U.S. laws, policies, programs, and actions in the realms of anti- and counterterrorism, as well as comprehensive coverage of the various domestic and foreign terrorist organizations threatening America, including their leaders, ideologies, and practices. These entries are supplemented with a carefully selected collection of primary sources that track the evolution of U.S. anti- and counterterrorism policies and political debate. These documents will not only illuminate major events and turning points in America's fight against terror—both foreign and homegrown—but also help readers understand debates about the effectiveness, morality, and constitutionality of controversial policies that have either been implemented or proposed, from waterboarding to targeted assassination to indefinite incarceration at Guantánamo Bay.
In addition, this resource shows how political controversies over anti- and counterterrorism strategies are spilling over into other areas of American life, from debates about privacy rights, government surveillance, and anti-Muslim actions and beliefs to arguments about whether U.S. firearms policies are a boon to terrorists.

Wide-ranging encyclopedia section featuring contributions from counterterrorism scholars</li>

Primary Document collection that provides additional illumination on major events, laws, policies, and trends</li>

Authoritative and evenhanded coverage of counterterrorism threats, issues, events, laws, policies, and organizations</li>

Reader's Guide to entries by subject category</li>
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Editor(s): Rudolph, Joseph; Lahneman, William;

SortTitle: combating terrorism in the 21st century: american laws, strategies, and agencies

Keyword(s): Al Qaeda; White Supremacist Movement; Weapons of Mass Destruction; Torture; Surveillance; September 11; Right-Wing Terrorism; Oklahoma City Bombing; National Security Agency; Left-Wing Terrorism; January 6 Insurrection; ISIS; Ideologies of Terrorists; Homeland Security; Homegrown Terrorism; Enhanced Interrogation; Domestic Terrorism; Counterterrorism; Civil Liberties; Central Intelligence Agency; Asymmetrical Warfare

Author Info:
Joseph R. Rudolph Jr.editor
William J. Lahnemaneditor

eISBN-13: 9781440855955

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440855948

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 488

Publication Date: 20220930

Food and World Culture: Issues, Impacts, and Ingredients [2 volumes]
Author(s): Watts, Linda; Clark-Mahoney, Kelty;

Contributors: Watts, Linda; Clark-Mahoney, Kelty;

Abstract:
This book uses food as a lens through which to explore important matters of society and culture. In exploring why and how people eat around the globe, the text focuses on issues of health, conflict, struggle, contest, inequality, and power.
Whether because of its necessity, pleasure, or ubiquity, the world of food (and its lore) proves endlessly fascinating to most people. The story of food is a narrative filled with both human striving and human suffering. However, many of today's diners are only dimly aware of the human price exacted for that comforting distance from the lived-world realities of food justice struggles. With attention to food issues ranging from local farming practices to global supply chains, this book examines how food’s history and geography remain inextricably linked to sociopolitical experiences of trauma connected with globalization, such as colonization, conquest, enslavement, and oppression.
The main text is structured alphabetically around a set of 70 ingredients, from almonds to yeast. Each ingredient's story is accompanied by recipes. Along with the food profiles, the encyclopedia features sidebars. These are short discussions of topics of interest related to food, including automats, diners, victory gardens, and food at world’s fairs. This project also brings a social justice perspective to its content—weighing debates concerning food access, equity, insecurity, and politics.

Consolidates the historical and geographical "backstory" of common foods and ingredients</li>

Poses possibilities in terms of the ways food studies can contribute to building a more inclusive, equitable, and humane world</li>

Considers the future of food, as informed by phenomena from climate change to global pandemic</li>

Includes adapted recipes with an in-depth analysis of ingredients</li>
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SortTitle: food and world culture: issues, impacts, and ingredients [2 volumes]

Keyword(s): Turkey; Yam; Food cultures; World cultures; Nutmeg; Ingredients; Almonds; Pastries; Food studies; Food Industry; Bison; Breadfruit; Chocolate/Cacao; Coffee; Collard Greens; Food Engineering; Food Insecurity; Maple Syrup; Seaweed; Whale/Shark; Geography and World Cultures: Culture

Author Info:
Linda S. Wattsauthor
Kelty Clark-Mahoneyauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440870002

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440869990

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 880

Publication Date: 20220823

Teen Mental Health: An Encyclopedia of Issues and Solutions
Author(s): Len Sperry

Contributors: Sperry, Len;

Abstract:
This encyclopedia provides a concise introduction to the mental health topics of greatest concern to adolescents. If offers young readers the information they need to better understand mental disorders and the importance of psychological well-being.
Addressing mental illness and prioritizing psychological well-being are important at any age, but the teen years present unique challenges. Hormonal changes, peer pressure, and the demands of school and a busy social life combined with many other factors put adolescents at high risk for mental health problems. Certain disorders, such as depression and anxiety, are particularly prevalent in this age group, as are risky behaviors like substance abuse, self-harm, and distracted driving. Today's teens also face uniquely modern threats to their psychological well-being, such as Internet addiction and social media–induced fear of missing out (FOMO). Yet there are also ample opportunities for adolescents to strengthen their mental health and resiliency through such practices as meditation, activism, and youth leadership.
Teen Mental Health: An Encyclopedia of Issues and Solutions is a ready-reference guide to the mental health topics that most affect the lives of American teens in the 21st century. Entries are accessibly written and feature extensive cross-referencing and helpful further reading lists. This volume also offers a collection of recommended resources, including a number of hotlines for teens in crisis.

More than 175 carefully curated entries focusing on the mental health issues most relevant to today's teens</li>

Up-to-date coverage of 21st-century issues affecting adolescent mental health, such as the overuse of social media and the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic</li>

Recommended Resources section providing referral information for teens in crisis, as well as a selection of informative websites and books appropriate for young readers</li>

Cross-referencing allowing readers to easily find related information and broaden their exploration of a particular topic</li>
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Editor(s): Sperry, Len;

SortTitle: teen mental health: an encyclopedia of issues and solutions

Keyword(s): Anxiety Disorders; Vaping; Suicide; Self-Harm; Peer Pressure; Meditation; Internet Addiction; Fear of Missing Out (FOMO); Eating Disorders; Depression; Bullying; Binge Drinking; Psychology: Child and Teen; Current Events and Issues: Health and Medicine

Author Info:
Len Sperryeditor
Len Sperry, MD, PhD, is professor of mental health counseling at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL, and clinical professor of psychiatry at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

eISBN-13: 9781440876882

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440876875

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 416

Publication Date: 20220930

America's National Debt: Examining the Facts
Author(s): Arndt, Thomas;

Contributors: Arndt, Thomas;

Abstract:
This vital resource is devoted to providing nonpartisan, objective analysis of the national debt, including leading drivers of the debt, the budgetary process, and claims and counter-claims about national debt benefits and drawbacks.
This indispensable resource provides readers with a clear and unbiased understanding of the national debt and its relationship to the U.S. economic system. The book addresses the foundations and major elements of America's budgetary process, details how government taxing and spending priorities impact the nation's debt, explains the difference between deficits and debt, and summarizes dominant conservative and liberal economic perspectives on the national debt and related fiscal issues.
Utilizing authoritative resources and accessible, lay-friendly terminology, this book punctures popular myths and misconceptions about the national debt. But it also shines a light on the numerous economic, social, and political drivers of our national conversation about the debt—and the ways in which the national debt is likely to influence the lives of future generations of Americans. At a time when American political discourse often descends into fact-free zones of wishful thinking and deceptive claims, this book provides information for readers to truly understand the national debt.

Addresses beliefs and claims regarding the national debt in an easy-to-navigate question-and-answer format</li>

Draws from empirical research in a variety of scholarly fields and presents those findings in a single, lay-friendly location to aid understanding of complex issues related to fiscal policy and federal budgets.</li>

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

Examines claims made by individuals and groups of all political backgrounds and ideologies</li>
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SortTitle: america's national debt: examining the facts

Keyword(s): (TARP); Troubled Asset Relief Program; Tax Policy; Social Welfare Policy; Social Security; Social Programs; Partisan Polarization; National Security; National Debt; Guns v. Butter Debate; Government Shutdowns; Debt Ceilings; COVID-19 Pandemic; CBO Scores; Budgetary Process; Budget Surpluses; Budget Deficits; Balanced Budget Amendment

Author Info:
Thomas Arndtauthor
Thomas Arndt, PhD, is adjunct professor in the department of political science at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ).

eISBN-13: 9781440877001

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440876998

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 208

Publication Date: 20221031

Series: Contemporary Debates

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>
</ul>

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>
</ul>

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

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

Contributors: Stabile, Bonnie; Grant, Aubrey;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Author Info:
Bonnie Stabileauthor
Aubrey Leigh Grantauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440876981

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440876974

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 232

Publication Date: 20220927

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

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

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

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

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

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

Includes suggestions for progressive action, such as how decolonizing education may contribute to reducing inequities globally</li>
</ul>

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

SortTitle: psychology of inequity: global issues and perspectives

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

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

eISBN-13: 9781440879029

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440879012

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 264

Publication Date: 20220927

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

Contributors: Weitz, Richard;

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

SortTitle: new china-russia alignment: critical challenges to u.s. security

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

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

eISBN-13: 9781440847370

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440847363

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 280

Publication Date: 20220930

Series: Praeger Security International

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

Contributors: Kurtzberg, Terri; Ameri, Mason;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Author Info:
Terri R. Kurtzbergauthor
Mason Ameriauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440878817

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878800

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 200

Publication Date: 20221031

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

Contributors: d'Errico, Peter;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

eISBN-13: 9781440879227

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440879210

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 280

Publication Date: 20220930

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

eISBN-13: 9781440879241

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440879234

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 352

Publication Date: 20220930

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

Contributors: Gerstein, Daniel;

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

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

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

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

Explains how and why our science and technology, research and development, and innovation capabilities should be adapted</li>
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SortTitle: tech wars: transforming u.s. technology development

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

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

eISBN-13: 9781440879814

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440879807

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 304

Publication Date: 20220930

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

Contributors: Kunz, Karen; Atsas, Stavros;

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

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Author(s): Myers, Carla;

Contributors: Myers, Carla;

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

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

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

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

eISBN-13: 9781440862045

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440862038

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 312

Publication Date: 20221031

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

Contributors: Weisburg, Hilda K.;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Author Info:
Kathy Carroll
Hilda K. Weisburgauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440878961

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878954

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 222

Publication Date: 20221031

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

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

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

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

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

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

SortTitle: what primary sources teach: lessons for every classroom

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

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

eISBN-13: 9781440878565

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878558

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 182

Publication Date: 20220826

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

Contributors: Voels, Sarah;

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

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

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

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

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

SortTitle: auditing diversity in library collections

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

Author Info:
Rosalind A. Washington
Sarah Voelsauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440878756

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878749

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 160

Publication Date: 20220831

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

eISBN-13: 9781440878909

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878893

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 192

Publication Date: 20220831

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

Contributors: Fox, Nicole;

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

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

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

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

eISBN-13: 9781440875182

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440875175

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 102

Publication Date: 20220422

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

Contributors: Martin, Victoria;

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

SortTitle: complete guide to open scholarship

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

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

eISBN-13: 9781440872815

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440872808

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 220

Publication Date: 20220531

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

Contributors: Villamor, Stephanie; Shotick, Kimberly;

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

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

SortTitle: practical marketing for the academic library

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

Author Info:
Stephanie Espinoza Villamorauthor
Kimberly Shotickauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440872235

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440872228

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 158

Publication Date: 20220531

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

eISBN-13: 9781440876783

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440876776

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 152

Publication Date: 20220531

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

Contributors: Harvey, Carl; Church, Audrey;

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

Presents a fully updated collection of School Library Connection articles

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

Includes questions and activities to aid in instruction

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

SortTitle: school library management, 8th edition

Edition: 8

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

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

eISBN-13: 9781440877469

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440877452

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 330

Publication Date: 20220430

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

Contributors: McNeil, Heather;

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

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

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

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

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

eISBN-13: 9781440877186

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440877179

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 230

Publication Date: 20220430

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

Contributors: Vinyard, Marc; Colvin, Jaimie Beth;

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

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

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

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

Presents best practices for journal selection

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

SortTitle: demystifying scholarly metrics: a practical guide

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

Author Info:
Marc W. Vinyardauthor
Jaimie Beth Colvinauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440875946

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440875939

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 228

Publication Date: 20220225

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

Contributors: Lanning, Scott; Gerrity, Caitlin;

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

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

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

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

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

SortTitle: concise guide to information literacy, 3rd edition

Edition: 3

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

Author Info:
Scott Lanningauthor
Caitlin Gerrityauthor

eISBN-13: 9781440878206

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440878190

Imprint: Libraries Unlimited

Pages: 224

Publication Date: 20220228

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

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