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Communication and Prejudice: Theories, Effects, and Interventions explores how communication affects prejudice, and how communication interventions can reduce it. The book gives readers a well-rounded understanding of theories and current research on the topic, sustained with real-world examples that bring concepts and principles to life. The book presents students with a thoughtful, accessibly written, cohesive view of issues related to communication and prejudice from a true social science perspective. Topics include levels of communication, defining and measuring prejudice, stereotypes in the media and public information, mass media, and education programs. Dedicated chapters address stereotypes and prejudice in video games, social media and cyberbullying, and digital information literacy. The fourth edition features new chapters on immigration, stereotypes, and prejudice, as well as media and misinformation, disinformation, racism, and prejudice. Communication and Prejudice addresses prejudice as a world-wide problem and explores communication interventions at the intra-, inter- and mass communication levels of analysis. It is ideal for undergraduate courses in journalism, mass communication, race and gender in media, and communications.

Social Context of Education: Past, Present, and Future Trends explores the multifaceted relationship between education and society. It delves into the historical evolution of education, the organizational structure of schools, and the impact of significant events and eras on educational practices and policies. The book is organized chronologically and thematically, with chapters dedicated to specific time periods, influential figures, and contemporary issues in education. Topical areas covered include the purpose and history of education, the social context of education, historical educational trends from the seventeenth to the twentieth century, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on education, the interplay between emotions and learning, and significant legal cases that have shaped educational policy. Social Context of Education provides readers with a thorough understanding of how historical and current societal factors influence educational systems and practices, making it a valuable resource for students preparing to become educators or policymakers in the field of education. The textbook is well suited for courses and programs in education, educational policy, educational history, and the social foundations of education.

Opportunity Gap: Poverty, Trauma, and Learning in American Public Education examines the ways in which economic, social, and environmental risk factors can impact students' opportunities to access equitable education practices. Part I provides readers with a framework for understanding achievement and how a student's access to opportunities impacts their academic success. It also explores American education policy from a historical perspective and identifies current policies that inform the education process within the context of poverty. Part II paints a picture of poverty in U.S. schools, identifying the compounding effects of factors associated with poverty and their impact on learning. Readers learn how policy, research, and practice work together to provide a framework for reform. In Part III, readers explore the highly predictive relationship between poverty and trauma. The neurobiological effects of poverty on early development, the role of poverty in adverse childhood experiences, and the intersection of nature and nurture are discussed. The final part presents a theoretical framework for closing the opportunity gap that leverages resilience and student-level strengths as well as systems-level policy changes that can lead to greater access to opportunity for students affected by poverty and trauma. Opportunity Gap is an ideal resource for students of education and mental health policy, pre-service and current educators, as well as school administrators, mental health practitioners, school counselors, and others who work within the school system.

Beyond the Basics: Children's Literature for the Elementary Teacher provides readers with a comprehensive guide to children's literature. Readers learn about the foundations of children's literature, how to engage with it, explore various genres for quality literacy and teaching tools, and essential practices with diverse perspectives in literature. The book's first section introduces readers to many foundational elements of children's literature including key considerations in selecting texts for children, characteristics of books for each developmental level, book awards, and explanations of various text formats. The second section covers practical classroom activities such as read-alouds, literature circles, and responding to literature. The third section delves into major literary genres including traditional literature, realistic fiction, historical fiction, modern fantasy, informational texts, biographies, and poetry. The final section emphasizes the importance of including diverse perspectives and strategies for handling controversial texts. Each chapter features guiding questions, key terms, introductions, discussion questions, extension activities, implications for practitioners, and recommended texts for classrooms. The concepts in this text create a valuable resource for methods courses and teacher professional development in elementary education, reading education, and children's literature.

Global Encounters: An Interdisciplinary Approach to World Literature and Cultures provides students with a curated collection of readings, cultural artifacts, and narratives from across the globe. It examines a variety of creations over time ranging from early Nigerian myths and Sumerian epics to fully modern phenomena like Beyonce's Grammy performance and Marvel culture. The book is structured into four units, each focusing on different themes: creation myths, epic heroes, the Enlightenment, and postmodern world boundaries. The units are further divided into chapters that explore specific topics, such as Hebrew and Yoruba creation stories, the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Bhagavad Gita, Kant's Enlightenment, and the Declaration of Independence, among others. The text takes an interdisciplinary approach, broadening the scope of world literature to include non-written cultural expressions and examining how these artifacts reflect the values and beliefs of their originating cultures. Global Encounters provides students with a global perspective, encouraging them to engage with a variety of cultural productions and to develop a sense of global socio-cultural responsibility. It is an exceptional resource for courses and programs in world literature, cultural studies, and interdisciplinary humanities.

From Here to There: An Introduction to Race, Gender, and Class in the United States is designed to introduce students to the experiences of marginalized communities in the U.S. It covers a range of topics that explore the intersections of various social, political, and cultural identities, including race, gender, sexuality, and class. The book is organized into 15 chapters, each written by different contributors, offering contemporary insights into a variety of contemporary issues, including Islamophobia, immigration, the constructions of race and gender, economic inequality, and the social constructs of sexuality. The chapters are organized to provide a comprehensive understanding of each topic, beginning with introductions, learning objectives, and key terms, followed by detailed discussions, and concluding with summaries, review questions, and references. The book aims to meet students at their level of understanding, providing accessible knowledge to help them grasp the complexities of systemic oppression and develop empathy and the skills necessary for creating change. It serves as a guide for classroom discussion and encourages students to engage with the material to better understand the diverse world around them. From Here to There is an exemplary resource for courses and programs in sociology, psychology, and cultural/ethnic studies.

A History of American Popular Music helps readers become more discerning consumers of American popular music through the study of its fascinating history. The text underscores the increased enjoyment and inherent discovery of new music styles and artists when one learns how to describe, analyze, and deconstruct music. Students are encouraged to learn about various facets of music, and as such, broaden their musical interests. Opening chapters examine the origins of American popular music with emphasis on its roots, including discussions of the important role of music in African culture, the development of the blues, Black minstrelsy, and white appropriation. Additional chapters address music in post-Civil War America, African American music in the early 20th century, the rise of big bands, bop jazz, rhythm and blues, country and western, rockabilly, and rock and roll. Closing chapters speak to how The Beatles changed the landscape of popular music worldwide and how pop music progressed after The Beatles. An appendix lists icons of American popular music by decade. Developed to help readers become more knowledgeable about the music they listen to on a daily basis, A History of American Popular Music is an ideal resource for courses in music appreciation and the history of American popular music.

This book is designed to help nursing students in their understanding of the role of the nurse and what it takes to successfully become a confident novice caregiver. It fills a gap in introductory nursing titles in that it welcomes the student into practice while providing realistic views of the complexities of the role. Highlights of This Text: ¿ Uniquely focuses on creating confidence by evaluating the process of becoming a nurse who tends to their self-care and adheres to a safe, error-reduced practice of excellence.¿ Describes the four core domains of the profession; nurse, environment, client, and health and how social, political, economic and climate change impacts the delivery of care.¿ Explores how the AACN threads (DEI, cultural sensitivity, social determinants of health, communication, ethics, clinical judgement, and mental health) intersect with the delivery of quality nursing care Each chapter has been carefully selected and crafted to provide a student or new nurse with information spanning the history of nursing, the theoretical frameworks of nursing, communication practices through role development, licensure acquisition and specialty practice areas. This text is chock-full of material that provides realistic stories, patient care examples, ethical dilemmas, physical and emotional challenges, and the rewards of care across the life span.

Homeland Security Law: Issues and Analysis provides readers with a comprehensive examination of the legal aspects of homeland security within the United States. It explores the balance between national security measures and the protection of individual liberties as outlined in the U.S. Constitution. The book is structured into four main parts, each addressing different constitutional issues as they relate to homeland security. Part I discusses the definitions and foundations of homeland security, as well as the relationship between the Supremacy Clause and state police powers. Part II explores the separation of powers, focusing on the roles of Congress, the courts, and the executive branch. Part III examines homeland security in the context of the Bill of Rights, analyzing free speech, the right of association, searches and surveillance, and due process, among other related topics. Part IV addresses other constitutional issues such as habeas corpus, immigration, border security, and governmental emergency powers. The book also includes appendices on the case briefing method and selected excerpts of U.S. Supreme Court cases, providing practical insights into the application of legal principles in homeland security. Homeland Security Law is an essential and invaluable resource for courses and programs in American laws and policies related to homeland security.

A Practicum Guide for Social Workers grounds readers in a conceptualization of practice that considers the history and evolution of the profession with a specific emphasis on social work education and practicum. Throughout this thoroughly updated text, author Shelagh Larkin emphasizes context, "doing," mentorship with faculty and practicum supervisors, professional development of self, critical thinking, and the conscious and deliberate integration of practicum experiences and classroom learning. This book's pedagogy includes guided reflection questions and integrative activities (IAs) as well as suggested practicum tasks connected to each chapter. Many of the chapters also contain a frequently experienced situation (FES) feature that present common experiences that students have year after year. Among the updates from the previous edition, Larkin incorporates the new Council on Social Work Education, Educational Policies and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) 2022 throughout, integrates anti-racist practice, and strengthens the human rights component. A valuable resource on how to navigate the world of the classroom and the world of practice simultaneously, this book is geared toward Bachelor in Social Work (BSW) students who are in their junior or senior practicum courses and Master of Social Work (MSW) foundation students.

Inviting students to assume the role of a lead investigator, Murder at 144: A Student Investigative File is a problem-based, active learning text that focuses on evidence processing procedures and crime scene investigations. The text opens with explanations on laboratory protocols, use of crime scene equipment, forensic evidence collection methods, and more. Students are also introduced to a hypothetical crime using problem-based learning including crime scene illustrations, case updates, and example legal documentation. The investigation culminates in a charge and other court-related outcomes that require the research of relevant case law. Students learn how to solve the crime while using appropriate investigative techniques and correct application of the law. Investigative updates and worksheets help students organize and build their case while learning professional recordkeeping and report writing skills. This affordable text helps students foster their knowledge of forensics, crime scene procedures, investigative techniques, interviews, subpoenas, probable cause, search and arrest warrants, and more. The second edition features a new standalone section on how to process a crime scene, along with sectional video tutorials made by a subject matter expert. Murder at 144 is part of From the Files of Fanelli and Moscato: An Investigative Criminal Justice Series, a collection of problem-based textbooks and active learning materials that help students cultivate critical thinking and investigative skills while applying their knowledge of key criminal justice principles, techniques, and theories.

In Pediatric Population Health: A Wellness Approach, readers are provided with evidence-based knowledge to facilitate their understanding that creating a healthy, equitable community with collaborative efforts between neighborhoods, health care professionals, financial well-being sectors, public health, and community development can positively impact a child's health. Section I provides an overview of a population health framework, the culture of health, and the social determinates of health. Section 2 makes relevant connections to population health as a framework for understanding children's growth and development. Section 3 explores intricacies of the levels of prevention and health promotion in the context of pediatric care. Section 4, found on Cognella Active Learning, includes interactive exercises, case studies, critical thinking exercises, NCLEX next-generation style questions, and math questions. Developed to help readers understand why population health is a strong framework for a wellness approach for the care of children, Pediatric Population Health is an ideal resource for courses and programs in nursing and community health.

Race, Racism, and Inequality in the Digital Age leads students through an examination of the complex and ever-evolving landscape of race in America with emphasis on digital interactions and the ways in which the digital world effect on physical, nondigital lives. The book provides students with a deeper understanding of the intersecting forces that shape racial inequalities and opportunities for social change in a digital world. Section I explores the historical context of race in America, including its origins and social construction, as well as the ways it has shaped identities and power dynamics. Section II examines how race intersects with technology and digital platforms, addressing issues such as digital divides, racial profiling, and the reproduction of inequalities in online spaces. In Section III, students read about the role of hashtags and social media in mobilizing resistance and social justice movements, with a particular focus on the #BlackLivesMatter movement. In the final section, the book reflects on lessons learned and explores strategies for creating a more equitable society. Developed to help students better understand the nature of social issues and opportunities in an increasingly connected society, Race, Racism, and Inequality in the Digital Age is an ideal textbook for courses and programs in sociology and race and ethnic studies.

Applying Multicultural Ethics to Epidemics and Pandemics provides readers with an exploration of the multifaceted nature of epidemics and pandemics, examining their historical impact on human societies and the ethical considerations they raise. Readers are challenged to better understand and confront the myriad issues related to public health crises and ethical practices through the lens of multiculturalism. Part I introduces the basics of epidemics and pandemics with emphasis on the diseases that are commonly associated with them. Part II shifts the focus to ethical perspectives, presenting Western, Eastern, Middle Eastern, and other cultural ethical theories. Parts III and IV are dedicated to specific historical and contemporary case studies of epidemics and pandemics, including the Black Death, early American epidemics, Ebola, Yellow Fever, tuberculosis, the 1918 Spanish Influenza, and COVID-19. Each case study is analyzed through the lens of the ethical theories discussed earlier in the text. The final part looks to the future, considering the implications of ethical theories in the context of pandemics and epidemics. Each chapter concludes with questions for discussion and reflection, encouraging readers to engage critically with the material. Designed to provide readers with comprehensive understanding of the ethical dimensions of pandemics and epidemics within a multicultural context, the book is an ideal resource for courses with focus on public health and medical ethics, as well as interdisciplinary programs that combine health sciences and humanities.

Contemporary Practices in Architectural Drawing and Illustration: Volume I is the first textbook in a two-volume series that helps students better understand and embrace the importance of both hand-drawn and digital drawings in architecture, engineering, and construction. Volume I provides students with an introduction to the history, theory, and process of architectural drawing and emphasizes the importance of a deliberate drawing process and systems thinking. The book covers the fundamentals of line drawing, documentation and drafting techniques, construction documentation, and the influence of historical drawing techniques and pedagogy. It also delves into electronic modeling frameworks and workflows for architectural illustration. Each chapter includes several critical sketching exercises, scenarios, and assignments to reinforce learning and assist students in building their professional competencies with both traditional craftsmanship and contemporary digital methods. Contemporary Practices in Architectural Drawing and Illustration provides a modular approach to learning, allowing for flexibility in teaching and the development of an electronic portfolio, making it a practical resource for both students and educators in the field. It is an ideal resource for courses and programs in architecture and related disciplines that focus on technical drawing, illustration, and design communication.

In Youth Gangs: History, Recruitment, and Community Response, author Laura Pinto Hansen invites readers to explore the history of youth gangs, the diverse types of gangs, how they form, and what makes gangs attractive to children, adolescents, and young adults. The book highlights the fact that youth gangs cannot be lumped into the same category as traditional organized crime due to nuances related to the age of their members, the influence of the juvenile justice system, and their short-lived nature as neighborhood demographics shift or small groups are absorbed into more established gangs. Readers learn classical and contemporary theories to help explain youth gang involvement before exploring key topics, including youth gang recruitment and initiation, the use of social networks by gangs and their members, and violence in youth gangs. Dedicated chapters examine female membership in youth gangs, juveniles' involvement in adult gangs and organized crime, and the effect of gangs on schools. The book discusses how youth gang members interact with the juvenile and adult justice systems, global issues related to youth gangs, and prevention programs and responses. Interdisciplinary in nature, Youth Gangs offers readers a wide range of viewpoints from the fields of sociology, psychology, criminology, criminal justice, and public health to introduce students to a more holistic approach to tackling the issue of lost youth in the United States and abroad.

Global Politics Reader: Themes, Actors, and Issues is a timely and enlightening anthology that addresses major challenges facing global governance. Students are challenged to analyze sources of peace and conflict within the complex web of interactions among contending global actors. The central role of power politics, international institutions, and law in global governance is emphasized. The anthology is organized into four distinct sections that discuss and analyze perennial issues and areas of concern in global affairs. In Part I, students read about major paradigms and global powers with emphasis on the U.S., China, and Russia, and their influence on other countries worldwide. Part II discusses global conflicts, including ethnic warfare, the ongoing tension between Israel and Palestine, and the nuclear arms race. Part III examines sources of peace with readings that explore the future of the United Nations, development and issues of security, and Iran's efforts at cultural diplomacy and cooperation in Uganda. The final part addresses global challenges, including international trade, economic development, global warming, and global equality. The second edition features new readings to ensure the anthology is as current as possible. New topical areas addressed include American imperialism, U.S. military intervention and public opinion, and cultural diplomacy between Iran and Uganda. An engaging supplementary text, Global Politics Reader is ideal for foundational and upper-division undergraduate courses in world politics.

Florida Bar Exam Essay Prep: Strategies and Study Materials helps students cultivate the legal writing skills necessary to craft effective responses to the essay portion of the Florida Bar Exam. The text covers essential rules for a variety of subjects and equips students with tools and strategies for studying, memorizing, and retaining large amounts of information. The Florida Board of Bar Examiners identifies a long list of subject areas from which they create the questions on the Florida Bar Exam. This books focuses on the subject areas that have been tested more frequently than others and emphasizes rules specific to Florida. The revised first edition features updates to Florida law and the Bar exam as of July 2023. Opening chapters provide an overview of the Florida Bar Exam, basic skills for writing a bar essay, and proven study strategies. Additional chapters address intentional torts, negligence, strict liability and product liability, Florida constitutional law, contracts, real property, landlord-tenant law, family law, trusts, and professional responsibility. End-of-chapter checklists, sample essay questions, and introductions reinforce key learnings. Florida Bar Exam Essay Prep is an essential resource for law students preparing for the bar or attorneys licensed in other states who wish to practice in Florida.

Building Math Confidence: A Self-Paced Curriculum Using Intuitive Strategies is for anyone who struggles with math or wants to build their math intuitions. This book teaches you intuitive, common-sense tools that even the most math-anxious students can understand and apply to college-level math. As one of our adult math-phobic students once said, "I can understand this! I can do it! How come no one ever taught it to me like this before?" Math is about relationships! The secret lies in learning to recognize these relationships, to organize them in ways that make sense to you, and to discover innovative ways to come to a solution. This book introduces you to intuitive strategies that are simple, clear, easy-to-understand, graphic, hands-on, and natural. You'll learn how to tap into your own natural abilities to quickly and easily solve math problems. In addition, the book provides you with class-tested strategies for setups, organization, and problem solving. You'll explore common patterns and specific question types, then build your proficiency with a 20-day study plan. The book includes access to our online site for more hands-on, interactive practice and rewards!

Substance Use Disorder Treatment: Practical Application of Counseling Theory examines substance use disorder counseling through the lens of major counseling theories. It provides descriptions of counseling theory in action and demonstrates the application of various theories in real-world contexts. Part I of the text reviews essential information related to substance use disorder treatment, including the models of substance use, ethical issues, assessment, and diagnosis. In Parts II and III, each chapter introduces a major counseling theory, applies the theory to substance use disorder counseling, and reviews its strengths, limitations, and ethical issues. Readers develop a solid knowledge base of substance use disorder counseling, learn how to effectively intervene during sessions with clients, and develop an understanding of how to create and implement plans in support of those struggling with this condition. The second edition features new research on the correlation between neuroscience and substance use disorders, as well as updates throughout the text to align with the DSM-5. It includes fresh information on motivational interviewing - including updated terminology - and an expanded discussion of cognitive-behavior therapy models, and theoretical integration. New or updated references and research bring the second edition up-to-date. Easy to read, compassionate, and essential, Substance Use Disorder Treatment is an ideal guide for courses in substance use disorder counseling. It is also a valuable reference for practicing counselors and those in the helping professions.

Readings on the Anthropology of Food: Cuisine, Culture, and Power provides students with a collection of articles that emphasize the close relationship between history, culture, and power in shaping the options that most people face globally in terms of the varieties of food systems. The readings critique the industrialist capitalist food system, evaluate alternative systems, and address critical themes such as GMOs, the mythology of natural food shortages, tourism, and climate change. The anthology is arranged into six units: Nationalism and Food, Work and Food, Theories of Food, Politics and Food, Tourism and Food, and Climate Change. Students read about the interplay between food and identity, child labor in the food industry, the social meanings of coffee, wine tourism, plant-based proteins, food inequality, and much more. Each unit features an editor's introduction and discussion questions to emphasize key concepts and spark lively discussion. Designed to highlight an often-overlooked aspect of our food systems-the people behind them, Readings on the Anthropology of Food is an ideal primary or supplementary textbook for courses that explore the social, cultural, and political issues related to food.

Relationship Between Healthcare Delivery, Public Policy, and Public and Community Health provides an examination of public health policy and its implications for public and community health services. This content focuses on an exploration of the policy development process, including the legislative process. Public and private health politics are complex and affect services, professional practice, and the healthcare workforce. The policy development process requires engagement from many stakeholders, individual healthcare providers and organizations, and must include input from health professional education, communities and government organizations, insurers, those involved in health policy and health research, and consumers. As with all facets of healthcare services, policy development must consider diversity, equity, and inclusion; the social determinants of health; disparities; population health; and vulnerable populations. Individual topics addressed in the guide include the impact of COVID-19 on populational health management and public policy, health literacy, the implementation of public policies, policy funding, and more. Relationship Between Healthcare Delivery, Public Policy, and Public and Community Health 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.