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Truth Decay: An Initial Exploration of the Diminishing Role of Facts and Analysis in American Public Life
by Michael D. Rich • KavanaghPolitical and civil discourse in the United States is characterized by “Truth Decay,” defined as increasing disagreement about facts, a blurring of the line between opinion and fact, an increase in the relative volume of opinion compared with fact, and lowered trust in formerly respected sources of ... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2018 -
Farsighted Leadership in a Shortsighted World: Looking Beyond the 2012 U.S. Election
Farsighted Leadership in a Shortsighted World: Looking Beyond the 2012 U.S. Election... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2012 -
Mexico: From the Olmecs to the Aztecs
by Michael D. Coe • Rex Koontz"Masterly. . . . The complexities of Mexico's ancient cultures are perceptively presented and interpreted." --Library Journal Michael D. Coe's Mexico has long been recognized as the most readable and authoritative introduction to the region's ancient civilizations. This companion to his best-selling... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 1994 -
Mexico: From the Olmecs to the Aztecs
Mexico arrives in its eighth edition with a new look and the most recent discoveries. This is the story of the pre-Spanish people of Mexico, who, with their neighbors the Maya, formed some of the most complex societies north of the Andes. Revised and expanded, the book is updated with the latest dev... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2019 -
International Handbook of Learning, Teaching and Leading in Faith-Based Schools
The International Handbook on Learning, Teaching and Leading in Faith Based Schools is international in scope. It is addressed to policy makers, academics, education professionals and members of the wider community. The book is divided into three sections. (1) The Educational, Historical, Social ... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2014 -
Civil Liberties, National Security and Prospects for Consensus
The idea of security has recently seen a surge of interest from political philosophers. After the atrocities of 11 September 2001 and 7 July 2005, many leading politicians justified encroachments on international legal standards and civil liberties in the name of security and with a view to protect... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2012 -
Measure of Delight: The Pursuit of Quality at AT&T Universal Card Services (A)
AT&T's Universal Card Services (UCS) has been extremely successful during its short lifetime. Dedicated to improving service quality and customer satisfaction, chief quality officer Rob Davis and his quality team have designed and put into place an unusual measurement and compensation system based o... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 1993 -
Envisioning Criminology
This book covers research design and methodology from a unique and engaging point of view, based on accounts from influential researchers across the field of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Most books and articles about research in criminology and criminal justice focus on how the research was ca... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2015 -
Doing Ethnography in Criminology: Discovery through Fieldwork
This innovative book examines the use of ethnography and fieldwork in Criminology and Criminal Justice Research. Using a combination of case studies, as well as “behind the scenes” contributions, it provides an comprehensive look at both the insights gained from ethnographic research, as well as the... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2018 -
Race, Ethnicity, and Policing: New and Essential Readings
From Rodney King and "driving while black" to claims of targeting of undocumented Latino immigrants, relationships surrounding race, ethnicity, and the police have faced great challenge. Race, Ethnicity, and Policing includes both classic pieces and original essays that provide the reader with a com... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2010 -
Keep Watch with Me: An Advent Reader for Peacemakers
Keep Watch With Me: An Advent Reader for Peacemakers is a collaborative daily devotional featuring diverse contributors: black, white, LGBTQ, Latinx, Palestinian, incarcerated, Native American, Australian, Americans, Irish, South African, clergy, laity, activists, authors, organizers, and more. The ... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2019 -
The New Urban Sociology
Widely recognized as a groundbreaking text, The New Urban Sociology is a broad and expert introduction to urban sociology that is both relevant and accessible to the student. A thought leader in the field, the book is organized around an integrated paradigm--the sociospatial perspective--which cons... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2015 -
The New Urban Sociology: Fourth Edition
Widely recognized as a groundbreaking text, The New Urban Sociology is a broad and expert introduction to urban sociology that is both relevant and accessible to the student. A thought leader in the field, the book is organized around an integrated paradigm?the sociospatial perspective?which conside... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2018 -
The New Urban Sociology
Widely recognized as a groundbreaking text, The New Urban Sociology is a broad and expert introduction to urban sociology that is both relevant and accessible to the student. A thought leader in the field, the book is organized around an integrated paradigmthe sociospatial perspectivewhich consid... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 1975 -
A Companion to Research in Education
This volume offers a unique commentary on the diverse ways that educational inquiry is conceived, designed and critiqued. An international team of scholars examines cross-cutting themes of how research in education is conceptualised, characterised, contextualised, legitimated and represented. Cont... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2014 -
The Science of Conservation Planning: Habitat Conservation Under The Endangered Species Act
Broad-scale conservation of habitats is increasingly being recognized as a more effective means of protecting species and landscapes than single-species preservation efforts. While interest in the approach has grown tremendously in recent years, it remains controversial and the science behind it has... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 1997 -
Media Law and Ethics: A Casebook
This comprehensive textbook provides a thoughtful introduction to both the legal and ethical considerations relevant to students pursuing careers in communication and media. The fully revised, sixth edition continues to integrate fundamental legal and ethical principles with cases and examples fro... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2022 -
Leadership Transitions and Team Building: Leadership Collection (2 Books)
The Leadership Transitions and Team Building Collection includes two important books: The First 90 Days, Updated and Expanded, by Michael D. Watkins, and The Alliance, by Reid Hoffman, Ben Casnocha, and Chris Yeh. Transitions are a critical time for leaders. In fact, most agree that moving into a ne... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2013 -
Couples and Family Therapy in Clinical Practice
Fifth edition of a classic text that views couples and family therapy through a psychiatric lens Written by clinicians with a biopsychosocial perspective on illness and family dysfunction Draws on case studies to present family-oriented interventions in an accessible manner Explores underlying princ... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2016 -
Media Law and Ethics (Routledge Communication Series)
Media Law and Ethics is a comprehensive overview and a thoughtful introduction to media law principles and cases as well as related ethical concerns relevant to the practice of professional communication. This is the fi rst textbook to explicitly integrate both media law and ethics within one volume... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2018 -
Process Analytics Simulation: Solutions
A set of exercises and instructions to be used with the Process Simulator software made by Pro Model. These exercises allow students to investigate the impact of variable processing times on the performance of simple in-line processes. Includes color exhibits.... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2013 -
Revision Surgery of the Foot and Ankle: Surgical Strategies and Techniques
This unique text utilizes a bulleted, case-based approach to present a variety of surgical strategies and techniques for tackling the many challenges posed by revision foot and ankle surgery.The book is organized thematically into sections on the forefoot, trauma, sports injuries, and arthritis and ... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2020 -
Crime Scene Investigation
Crime Scene Investigation offers an innovative approach to learning about crime scene investigation, taking the reader from the first response on the crime scene to documenting crime scene evidence and preparing evidence for courtroom presentation. It includes topics not normally covered in other te... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2023 -
Queer Twin Cities
by Michael Franklin • Jennifer L. Pierce • Patrick Ryan • Kevin P. Murphy • Jason Ruiz • Susan Craddock • Twin Cities GLBT Oral History Project Staff • Alex T. Urquhart • Larry Knopp • Charlotte Albrecht • Pamela Butler • Brandon Lacy CmaposThe Twin Cities is home to one of the largest and most vital GLBT populations in the nation-and one of the highest percentages of gay residents in the country. Drawn from the pioneering work of the Twin Cities GLBT Oral History Project-a collective organization of students, scholars, and activists ... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2010 -
Advancements in Optical Methods & Digital Image Correlation in Experimental Mechanics, Volume 3: Proceedings of the 2019 Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics (Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series)
by Cosme Furlong • Cesar Sciammarella • Michael Sutton • Horacio D. Espinosa • Luciano Lamberti • Ming-Tzer Lin • Phillip Reu • Chi-Hung HwangAdvancement of Optical Methods & Digital Image Correlation in Experimental Mechanics, Volume 3 of the Proceedings of the 2019 SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, the third volume of six from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2020