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Dona J. Young's The Writing Workshop: Grammar, Style, and Formatting for Academic Writing serves as a critical and engaging launchpad for undergraduate and graduate learners seeking to enhance their written communication. This accessible guide illuminates the fundamentals of grammar, style, and formatting essential for producing clear, professional academic writing. The guide also stresses the use of unbiased and gender-neutral language. Structured in 12 comprehensive workshops, the guide begins by instructing learners how to use online writing to build professional relationships, and then segues into strategies for overcoming writer's block. It simplifies the use of commas, semicolons, colons, and dashes, and clarifies the importance of pronoun usage and viewpoint. Readers gain valuable insights into using unbiased language, employing the active voice, and crafting parallel structures. The book concludes with a focus on conciseness, tone, possessives, capitalization, and the differences between MLA and APA formats. These essential topics not only enhance writing fluency but also adhere to the high standards of academic discourse. Interspersed throughout each chapter are exercises to give learners the practice they need to apply the principles in their own writing. The Writing Workshop is ideal for undergraduate and graduate courses in academic writing, research methodology, and any curriculum emphasizing written communication and critical thinking skills. As students delve into this rich resource, they develop and refine the skills necessary for academic and professional success, making the book an indispensable addition to their scholarly toolkit.

Featuring chapters written by experienced nurses, Interprofessional Leadership for Nurses: Mastering Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes for Success provides students with salient advice from the field to help them develop into competent and effective health care professionals with leadership skills. Over the course of nine chapters, students examine interprofessional collaboration, leadership styles, communication, professional efficacy, and roles and responsibilities in the context of the nursing profession and the health care team. Additional chapters address respect, conflict management, and the importance of personal health, resilience, and well-being. The final chapter introduces readers to an instrument called DOTI (Direct Observation of Team Interactions), a tool that can be used to assess team functioning and teach critical concepts related to a team's assessment. Aligned with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing 2021 Essentials for nursing education, Interprofessional Leadership for Nurses is an ideal supplementary textbook for entry-level and advanced nursing courses and programs.

Another Way...Choosing to Change: Facilitator Guide is a victim-centered, research-informed curriculum that addresses criminogenic risk and needs in order to achieve transformational learning and promote empathy building. The psychoeducational format, which features a trauma-informed approach and uses such promising practices as motivational interviewing and ACEs research, helps practitioners lead groups through an innovative, highly relational, and skills-based batterer intervention

Designed to support current standards and goals for health care, Leadership in Public and Community Health provides readers with an examination of leadership and its implications for public and community health services. The book focuses on leaders who demonstrate transformational leadership as they guide public health initiatives and plan for public and community health. Recognizing that effective leadership is essential in all types of public health organizations, the text posits that leaders need to support engagement from many staff and stakeholders and use effective collaboration, coordination, and communication, while also considering diversity, equity, and inclusion, accessibility, social determinants of health, disparities, and population health. Leadership in Public and Community Health presents a multidimensional and highly applicable model of leadership at all levels to well support a variety of health care organizations and initiatives. This book is part of the Cognella Series on Public and Community Health Nursing, a collection of concise, informative guides that explore critical topical areas, their nursing application, and their relationship to nursing practice.

Stress Management and Emotional Resilience provides readers with powerful, evidence-based tools and techniques to help them not only manage stress but become emotionally resilient. It is designed to help readers effectively deal with the challenges and chaos they encounter in daily life. The interactive ebook format allows students to read the text of each chapter and engage with digital learning activities throughout-including videos, reflection questions, application activities, and quizzes-all within a single online platform. The ebook is organized into five parts. Part I covers a variety of topics related to the nature of stress to help readers cultivate a basic foundational understanding of the subject. In Parts II and III, students learn about the consequences of unmanaged stress and coping techniques to combat stress and its effects. Part IV focuses on relaxation techniques, and Part V speaks to additional techniques that may not neatly fall within the traditional categories of coping or relaxation. Stress Management and Emotional Resilience is an ideal resource for courses and programs in health education and health promotion, as well as for any student or individual interested in learning how to manage stress and foster emotional resilience.

Introduction to African American Studies: A Reader chronicles the experience of African Americans in the United States from their first arrival in 1619 to present day. The reader demonstrates how African Americans and their experiences have shaped America's historical, political, economic, and cultural history. In Part I, students read about the continued significance of race in America and receive a primer on Africana studies. Part II examines the arrival of Africans to America, the Atlantic Slave Trade, slavery and states' rights in the early republic, and the issue of democracy in Jeffersonian America. Part III contains readings about Jim Crow, its lasting impact on Black communities, and the Niagara Movement. In Part IV, students learn about the impact of African American artists on literature, arts, and culture from 1927 - 1940. Part V includes readings on the Civil Rights Movement. The final part speaks to post-racial America in the age of Barack Obama. The second edition features new readings on Juneteenth, Jim Crow laws' impact on today's African American communities, female artists of the Harlem renaissance, African American women's roles in the Civil Rights Movement, Malcolm X, and what America would be like without Blacks. Gathering thought-provoking and critical literature, Introduction to African American Studies is an ideal resource for foundational courses within the discipline.

The readings in The Nature and Theory of Crime represent the most influential theories and perspectives in criminology. Each reading demonstrates the complexity of theoretical issues in the field. Students explore the classical, biological, and control perspectives, the influence of neighborhoods and communities on crime, labeling theories, feminist criminology, and more. The text teaches readers to understand both the concepts described within numerous theories and the criteria used to evaluate criminological theory. They become familiar with the empirical support related to major theories and the policy and program implications of each theory. Finally, they come to see how the study of criminological theory is related to real-world criminal justice practice. Each reading is framed by an original introduction to provide context and discussion questions to support retention, critical thinking, and classroom engagement. The second edition features new chapters on biosocial criminology, situational crime prevention, street codes, differential association theory, and self-control, as well as updated information throughout the entire text. The Nature and Theory of Crime is designed for upper-division undergraduate courses in criminology, criminal justice, and sociology.

Measurement and Evaluation in Teaching: An Anthology provides students with a curated collection of articles that explore educational assessment, evaluation, and testing methodologies. The readings, authored by a variety of experts in the field, cover a wide range of topics, starting with an overview of the history and current state of educational assessment before addressing various aspects of measurement and evaluation and examining specific types of assessment items such as multiple-choice, essay, and performance assessments. The book also addresses the role of culture in assessment, the development of objectives, the importance of validity and reliability in testing, and the design of learning outcomes. Measurement and Evaluation in Teaching is an ideal resource to prepare future educators to assess student learning effectively and evaluate the impact of instructional strategies. It is well suited for courses and programs with focus on educational assessment, teacher education, curriculum design, and educational psychology.

The newest edition of the most complete and accessible text available for this course!The 8th edition of Criminal Procedure provides readers with a comprehensive, logically organized introduction to the essence of procedural criminal law. The book is easy to read and meticulous in its presentation of the law, making it the ideal textbook for undergraduate Criminal Justice students.Key Features of the Text: - Grounds students in the basic concepts of criminal procedure, stressing the rights of persons who are suspected, accused, or convicted of crimes.- Includes a wealth of current cases and timely real-world examples that reflect this especially dynamic component of the American criminal justice system. - Incorporates robust pedagogical features into every chapter, including learning objectives, key terms, discussion questions, and shadow boxes to enhance student comprehension.This new edition captures the most significant recent developments by addressing state and federal statutes, as well as notable criminal trials and appellate court decisions, with a particular focus on the decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court. Crucial, compelling topics such as the increased spotlight on police use of force, bail reform, civil forfeiture, capital punishment, and other salient issues have been integrated into each chapter to ensure that the book is thoroughly updated to highlight the newest information in the field.

Cultural Anthropology: An Applied Approach provides students with a collection of readings that explore the practical applications and cultural dimensions of anthropology, as well as contemporary social issues. The anthology is organized into 15 chapters, each focusing on a specific anthropological theme such as tradition knowledge in Sámi culture, public ethnography, language and identity, race, inequality, gender, sexuality, kinship, religion, health, dance, and environmental challenges. The chapters are structured to include both a thematic introduction and a detailed reading, providing a comprehensive examination of each topic. The topical areas covered in the book range from the study of traditional cultures to the analysis of modern social problems, including race, gender, and environmental crises. Cultural Anthropology is an ideal resource for courses within the discipline, especially those with focus on cultural and social anthropology.

Communication Ethics: Promoting Truth, Responsibility, and Civil Discourse in a Polarized Age is intended to teach students how to ethically communicate in a world where it has become difficult to navigate the strains of perceived difference. Disinformation, dishonesty, denials of responsibility and a lack of accountability are just some of the factors that are compromising our ability to engage in civil discourse. For a student to understand how to better communicate given these challenges, it is necessary for them to understand the theoretical foundation for ethics and to practice applying ethical communication strategies to situations they will increasingly face in their everyday lives. The text equips readers with the practical skills they need to deal with difficult communication situations they face in a complex world. It features a case study approach that affords students experience in constructing arguments using a combination of traditional ethical theory with an updated focus on how to apply those principles in a challenging and ever more polarized society. The book highlights the need to promote truth, speaks to the impact of technology on ethics and communication, addresses current controversies in the field, and more. A timely and essential resource for today's modern students, Communication Ethics is an excellent textbook for courses and programs in ethical communication.

Focusing specifically on scientific research in criminal justice, the 4th Edition of this text introduces students to qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research in a uniquely applied, relevant manner easily understood by future criminal justice professionals. Divided into four sections (introduction to research in criminal justice; sampling methods; statistics; and common errors in presenting and interpreting research findings and technology), the chapters are easy to read, accessible, and chock-full of real-world criminal justice examples and data. There are also helpful pedagogical resources such as chapter learning objectives, examples, and key terms along with an excerpt of the Code of Ethics from the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences found at the end of the book. This edition has been updated throughout to include descriptions of new practices and approaches, such as mixed methods data collection and analysis, and technological applications in data collection and analysis. In addition, some chapters have been combined to make room for new information such as an expanded discussion of qualitative research methods.

Introduction to Computer Organization equips students with foundational and essential knowledge regarding how computers process numbers and organize data. Opening chapters address computer numbering systems, signed integer representation, floating point representation, and character codes. Students learn about bitwise operations, Boolean function, Karnaugh maps, digital circuit design, and computer memory. Additional chapters cover central processing units (CPUs), I/O processing, and instruction set architecture. The closing chapter provides students with a simple 16-bit RISC instruction set for a CPU simulator, SimX system, furnishing them with a better understanding of the working mechanism of a computer system and preliminary knowledge of assembly programming. A helpful appendix provides students with a set of SimX utilities, including an assembler, a linker, and a combination of assembler and linker. Designed to provide students with a firm grasp of critical material in the field, Introduction to Computer Organization is an exemplary resource for courses and programs in computer science. Gang Hu is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Information Systems at SUNY Buffalo State. He holds a Ph.D. in computer science from Dalhousie University. Guanqiu Qi is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Information Systems at SUNY Buffalo State. He holds a Ph.D. in computer science from Arizona State University. Neal Mazur is an associate professor in the Department of Computer Information Systems at SUNY Buffalo State. He holds a Ph.D. in computer science from Arizona State University. Zhiqin Zhu is a professor in the College of Automation at Chongqing University of Post and Telecommunications, Chongqing. He holds a Ph.D. in control engineering from Chongqing University.

The Science of Gaining Compliance provides readers with an examination of key compliance-gaining techniques with the goal of making sense of their form, effects, mediators, and moderators. Readers learn how compliance-gaining differs from other forms of social influence, such as persuasion, because it takes place in the active communication context of interpersonal encounters. The text emphasizes how compliance-gaining techniques don't rely on applying pressure and also focus on changing behavior, rendering them a unique form of interpersonal communication. Opening chapters introduce the concept of compliance-gaining and investigate multimessage techniques, including foot-in-the-door, door-in-the-face, and temptation techniques such as lowballing, bait-and-switch, and the lure. Later chapters present a set of single-message techniques, including pregiving, instilling guilt, direct requests, and confusion strategies. The final chapter summarizes each of the techniques as well as their similarities and differences. The Science of Gaining Compliance is an exceptional text for courses and programs in communication and social influence. Franklin J. Boster (Ph.D., Michigan State University) is an internationally recognized expert among scholars and researchers of social influence, persuasion, and communication research. He is professor emeritus in the Department of Communication at Michigan State University. Christopher J. Carpenter (Ph.D., Michigan State University) is a professor in the Department of Communication at Western Illinois University. His research focuses on social influence and close relationships in online and offline contexts via computer-mediated and face-to-face channels. Michael R. Kotowski (Ph.D., Michigan State University) is an associate professor in the School of Communication Studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His research interests include developing and testing social influence theory. Allison Z. Shaw (Ph.D., Michigan State University) is the director of student success and retention for the College of Communication Arts and Sciences at Michigan State University. She works closely with students, faculty, and staff to advocate for and provide guidance on policy and procedure related to improving student success outcomes.

Reconceptualizing Grief: Developmental Considerations for Counseling Clients Experiencing Loss provides counselors-in-training, practicing counselors, and counselor educators at all levels with salient information related to griefwork. Utilizing a developmental and wellness lens, it features information on development, attachment, neurobiology, and cultural identity as they relate to an individual's experiences of grief and loss. The text is organized into four parts. The first part provides an introduction and overview of grief and loss, including common misconceptions, basic definitions of grief and loss, the evolution of grief theory, and diagnostic considerations. The second part introduces the Transcending Model of Grief and Loss (TMGL), a framework to help counselors recognize the impact of the variety of losses and grief people experience. In the third part, readers learn about applications of the TMGL model via interventions. The final part provides special considerations regarding sociocultural, identity, non-death, suicide, and lifespan-related loss factors that can help counselors recognize grief in the counseling room. Designed to fill a gap in the curriculum, Reconceptualizing Grief is an essential and timely textbook for courses and programs in counseling at all levels.

The eighth edition of Interpersonal Communication continues the tradition of excellence established by this theory-driven text. Its unique learning model, which emphasizes communication competence, stands at the forefront of the discipline. The goal of this text is to make students aware of the impact of communication on their lives and that interpersonal communication has real significance. Comprising 13 chapters, the book is divided into four sections: Introductory Perspectives; Interpretive and Message Competence; Process Competence; and Relational and Cultural Contexts. The authors present basic theories and principles that can be used to analyze and understand human interaction, providing examples to show students how these principles play out in actual interaction. Helpful Interdisciplinary Connections boxes throughout focus on unusual applications of communication principles, demonstrating the connections between Communication and other fields such as anthropology, neuroscience, history, psychology, and popular culture. Key updates to this edition include the introduction of an interpersonal neurobiology perspective on interpersonal communication; new ways of understanding emotional communication; greater incorporation of social media examples and research; more research on the "dark side" of interpersonal communication; updated research and theory in every chapter overall; and an expanded chapter on cultural influences on communication and relationships. Designed to help students become more competent communicators, this edition combines the best of what made the text a success in previous editions with the latest scholarship in the field.

Corrections is a complex, challenging, and vital component of our criminal justice system. In Contemporary Corrections, criminal justice experts Michael Pittaro and Christine Hess Orthmann explore the delicate balance corrections seeks to maintain between the rights of society and the rights of individuals convicted of infringing upon society's rights. The book introduces students to the myriad challenges and realities facing corrections today, not only regarding the types of facilities and populations that exist but also regarding the issues experienced by those who work in the field. Part I examines the historical context from which our present correctional system has evolved and how various sentencing and diversion practices are used. Part II discusses traditional and alternative correctional sanctions from community corrections to carceral sanctions to the release of offenders. In Part III, students learn about the human factor in corrections. Chapters describe special correctional populations and the correctional personnel responsible for the care and custody of offenders. The final part reviews corrections at work, including special challenges such as gangs, riots, drugs and overcrowding, evidence-based treatment, and prisoners' rights and other legal issues. Providing a comprehensive introduction, Contemporary Corrections is ideal for undergraduate students majoring in criminal justice and related fields.

Written to prepare culturally responsive and equity-minded early childhood educators, The Developing Child: Perspectives in Equity and Inclusion explores the ways societal factors such as race and racism impact the learning and development of young children. The book highlights the experiences of children and families of color and other historically marginalized groups. Readers learn about the history of early childhood education in the United States, the role of play in the social development of children, prenatal development and the experience of being pregnant while incarcerated, and how doulas work to alleviate the racial disparities in birthing outcomes for women of color. Common child development theories are covered with the caveat that viewing children and families through an intersectional framework is paramount, as well as understanding families' social location and its impact on child development. Additional chapters cover mental health and well-being of children, the importance of positive racial and ethnic identity on a child's learning and development, and practices for engaging diverse families. In deviating from a traditional White-European worldview, The Developing Child well prepares students to better understand the unique needs of children and families from culturally, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds. It is an excellent resource for courses and programs in early childhood education.

Sex, Society, and Culture: The Quest for Pleasure, Equity, and Freedom in a Complex World is designed to provide students with a collection of readings that reflect a global perspective and diverse voices on topics related to the sociological aspects of sex, especially those that are not typically addressed within the mainstream. Students are encouraged to critically analyze the articles, reflect on their own viewpoints, and expand their understanding of human sexuality. The opening unit provides readers with a historical glimpse of how sex is viewed in society, with focus on ancient, sex-positive Sumerian texts; a history of orgasm; second-wave feminism; and female masturbation. Unit II examines how sex functions both physiologically and relationally, including topics such as human sexual development, desire, how individuals meet and connect, otherness, and more. In Unit III, students read works related to reproductive freedom. They learn about the biological act of menstruation, how and why individuals track their cycles, and various reflections and perspectives on birth and parenthood. Unit IV uses cutting-edge research to examine the little-known mechanisms of traumatic memory as it relates to sexual violence and abuse. It then applies this information to issues in sexuality that some consider liberation and others exploitation, including sex work. The final unit features articles that explore how individuals can expand and infuse their lives with sexuality. A diverse, progressive, and inclusive anthology, Sex, Society, and Culture is an ideal text for courses in the sociology of sex.

Clinical Ethnographic Narrative Interviewing: Illuminating Culture and Meaning introduces readers to the Clinical Ethnographic Narrative Interview (CENI), a user-friendly, engaging, and qualitative way for both narrators and interviewers to have culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, holistic, and beneficial exchanges about clinical experiences, distress, and recovery. The text shows how the CENI is situated within the broader arena of patient-centered narrative approaches and holistic care models. Readers learn how the method meets several contemporary interviewing challenges simultaneously, including: the need to conduct culturally open assessments in an increasingly multicultural world; the need to incorporate trauma-informed interview methods in clinical environments; and the need to provide participants with an experience that enhances their self-understanding and promotes health-seeking and recovery. The book reviews foundational theoretical perspectives about clinical ethnography, narrative, memory, humanistic and meaning-centered assessment, and trauma-informed interviewing approaches. Interview elements of the CENI are discussed, along with background, rationale, challenges, solutions, and patterns of responses. Readers are provided with salient interviewing strategies, such as pacing, containment, holding, reauthoring, and resolution. The book contains detailed accounts from two real-world cases and concludes with guidance for use of the CENI as a research and clinical practice tool. Clinical Ethnographic Narrative Interviewing is part of the Cognella Series on Family and Gender-Based Violence, an interdisciplinary collection of textbooks edited by Claire Renzetti, Ph.D. The titles feature cross-cultural perspectives, cutting-edge strategies and interventions, and timely research on family and gender-based violence.

Assessment in Counseling: Guiding Practice and Decision Making considers the real-world use of assessment by counselors and other helping professionals. The book underscores the importance of collecting data to understand a client's history, current circumstances, and future goals; provide a clinical diagnosis; develop goals and objectives for treatment; and determine the appropriate time to terminate treatment. Section I introduces the assessment process, lists the characteristics of "good" assessments, reviews various instruments and approaches to assessment, and discusses the use of the DSM as an assessment tool. Section II describes the use of assessments across different functional areas in the counseling profession, including school-based assessment, assessment in hospitalization settings, in addictions work, in times of crisis and trauma, in forensic settings, and more. The final section discusses additional considerations, including working in interdisciplinary teams and reading and writing evaluation reports. Each chapter features an introduction, learning objectives, exercises and case illustrations, and a closing exercise to bring the chapter's material together. Highly practical and realistic, Assessment in Counseling is an excellent resource for courses and programs in counseling, as well as practicing helping professionals.

Punishment and Society features a distinct focus on the societal impact of incarceration, rather than the institutions of prison and jail. The anthology provides students with diverse perspectives regarding imprisonment from those who are experiencing and directly affected by incarceration. Readers learn about the widespread impact of punishment and incarceration not only from those who are imprisoned, but from the people they know and the communities to which they belong on the outside. The collection includes 13 readings that examine the nuances of incarceration, including its intersection with race and gender, the financial and emotional impact on families and children, and the impact on communities most affected by mass incarceration. The readings identify incarceration as a form of social control and underscore the dire consequences of the system on individuals, families, and communities. Following each reading, discussion questions inspire critical thinking about the broader context of how incarceration and punishment influence society. Written to challenge students to rethink what it means to punish people in society and consider its holistic ramifications, Punishment and Society is an ideal primary or supplementary resource for courses in criminal justice.Breea Willingham is an associate professor of criminal justice at SUNY Plattsburgh. She holds a Ph.D. in American studies from State University of New York at Buffalo. Her teaching and research areas include women's pathways to incarceration, black women's prison writing, the impact of incarceration on families, and higher education in prison. Dr. Willingham has presented research at academic conferences nationally and internationally, lectured at universities in the U.S. and U.K., and led workshops in women's and men's prisons. Her research has been published in academic journals and edited collections.

Understanding Retirement Planning provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the real-world applications of retirement planning, as well as an exploration of the opportunities and challenges they will likely face in their career as a retirement planner. As students progress through the five modules within the anthology, they move from learning the basics of retirement planning to develop knowledge and skills centered around holistic retirement pla

Physics Problem-Solving Techniques for Understanding and Success in First Year Mechanics: A Structured Approach for Scientists and Engineers addresses a topic generally skipped in first-year textbooks: how conceptual understanding of the laws of physics are applied to problem-solving in a systematic way, as experts do. The book was written to empower students with the knowledge and skills necessary for them to have confidence solving any problem in mechanics, and later, to those in related disciplines. The opening chapter is on the topic of word problems featuring examples from 1D kinematics. Chapters 2 through 6 mirror the same order found in most standard first-year physics textbooks: Newton's Second Law, Work-Kinetic Energy Theorem, Conservation of Energy, Conservation of Momentum, and Rotational Dynamics and Angular Momentum. An appendix contains a review of unit analysis and unit conversion. Each chapter begins by reviewing a principle of mechanics in the context of its application to problem-solving, ending with a summary of the problem-solving steps for that principle. The second half of each chapter has example solutions in a two-column format with the solution steps on the left and annotations on the right, describing the steps so that students learn how the same steps are applied to all problems using the same principle.

This text approaches law enforcement administration from a concept approach, which is somewhat different from approaches found in traditional textbooks on the topic. In Concepts of Law Enforcement Administration, John Foust focuses on concepts that are essential to effective administration, as opposed to convoluted theory found in other books. In this book, you will find ten basic concepts that will help any administrator excel in his or her position. Concepts presented in this book are: understanding the basics of administration; how to be an effective leader and manager; building relations, both internally and externally; establishing sound practices of accountability; managing your resources efficiently; instituting positive values and ethical guidelines; hiring and managing your personnel effectively; understanding major personnel legal issues; keeping your organization healthy; and protecting your agency from liability. To fully address the meaning of each concept, several readings are presented in each category, with over fifty readings found in the text. The reader will leave this text with a comprehensive grasp of the issues involved in law enforcement administration. John Foust is employed as a Special Assistant to the Chief of the the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C. He has previously worked as a senior-level manger in the training division, in the department's Professional Development Bureau. Prior to moving to Washington, Mr. Foust was the director of the Del Mar Regional Police Academy in Corpus Christi, Texas. He began his career in law enforcement in New Mexico in 1978. He holds a bachelor's degree in criminology and a master's degree in criminal justice. He teaches classes part time in criminal justice for the University of Maryland University College and the University of Maryland, College Park.

It is a fascinating and challenging task to introduce socio-cultural anthropology to new students. Regardless of a student's background or future endeavors, the very fact that they're pursuing college education in today's globalized era makes it imperative that they become informed about some of the key contemporary social and cultural issues examined in anthropology. This selection of readings is an ideal complement to commonly used socio-cultural anthropology textbooks. Beyond cursory overviews of important issues, this anthology focuses on providing reasonably detailed, yet concise anthropological discussion of issues that are of interest to the general public. The selections are informed by the author's experience teaching anthropology courses on three different continents (Africa, Europe and North America) to students at varying levels in their college education. Selected Readings in Cultural Anthropology aims to leave readers with a better understanding of contemporary human challenges and help them practically address such issues in the future. Data D. Barata, Ph.D. (2003, University of Bergen), is assistant professor of anthropology at California State University, Sacramento. Dr. Barata has a wealth of international experience having worked as a visiting lecturer at McGill University (Canada), research fellow at Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology (Germany), research officer at the Institute of Development Studies at the University of Sussex (UK) and lecturer at Alemaya University (Ethiopia). He has published extensively on his areas of research interest including rural livelihoods, indigenous knowledge and biodiversity, social inequality and political change, human rights and governance cultures, election and legitimacy, religion, peace and conflict. His monograph Rural Livelihoods and Social Stratification among the Dawro, Southern Ethiopia (2008) was published by the Department Anthropology, Addis Ababa University.

Featuring chapters written by interdisciplinary scholars, Anti-Black Racism in Contemporary America helps readers identify anti-Black racism and internalized White cultural practices, processes, and procedures that cause harm to Black individuals and African Americans. The opening chapter addresses societal racism and explores how it causes institutional racial disparities across various systems. Additional chapters propose a more racially appropriate framework for educating Black children; examine protests of Black male and female athletes and the effects of racism on sport at all levels; and address the disempowerment of Black people in the election process. The book addresses the counseling process with Black clients, speaks to the right of Black parents to raise their children, and underscores the importance of protecting the integrity of Black families. Anti-Black Racism in Contemporary America is part of the Cognella Series on Advances in Culture, Race, and Ethnicity. The series, co-sponsored by Division 45 of the American Psychological Association, addresses critical and emerging issues within culture, race, and ethnic studies, as well as specific topics among key multicultural groups.