Social Science - General

Christina Clark-Kazak, a former international aid worker, uses extensive interviews done in Kampala and Kyaka II refugee settlement, Uganda, to present the narratives of ten young people living as refugees. Their accounts reveal both political awareness and individual agency in everyday and extraordinary circumstances....

A largely unseen phenomenon is shaping the direction of higher education today: the growth of leadership programs. These programs are hidden ladders that help the talented move up toward university presidencies. Their number and importance are rapidly increasing, and they will more and more...

For nearly two decades, this series has reflected and chronicled the interests, insights, findings and concerns of motivational researchers. This volume is unique in that it grew out of a conference honoring a major contributor to the motivational literature, Carol Midgley. Yet, it too...

Advances in Accounting Education is a refereed, academic research annual whose purpose is to meet the needs of faculty members interested in ways to improve their classroom instruction. It publishes thoughtful, well-developed articles that are readable, relevant and reliable. Articles are peer-reviewed and may...

This volume is a collection of chapters that is creatively organized to address current topics, issues, and practices related to providing comprehensive special education services for learners with exceptionalities in inclusive settings. Each chapter highlights innovative techniques that work for those learners. The chapters...

The study of biology and politics examines the linkage between the life sciences (broadly defined) and politics. Among biological areas from which these linkages are drawn include: human ethology; socio-biology; ethology; genetics; evolutionary theory; neurosciences; biotechnology; and, bioethics, amongst others. These knowledge arenas are...

Perspectives in Black Politics and Black Leadership is an in-depth examination of the central components of Black leadership in regards to three key issues: the problems associated with Black leadership at the elite level (high profile activists); the debate concerning the significance of Black...

Race and racism are interconnected historically and in the modern world. This connection is related to changing social, political, and economic conditions that impact how we think of others and ourselves. The main focus of this book is the examination of these connections. It...

Hello. Can you hear me is a story of trauma and resilience told in twenty-six pages, Sheryl's story is a raw, gut wrenching account of her life at eleven.Do not let the short text fool you. The impact of this text is powerful.Author: Sheryl...

This English translation of The Prodromus of Nicholaus Steno's Dissertation is unique in that it includes an introduction and explanatory notes by John Garrett Winter and a foreword by William H. Hobbs. The introduction presents information on Steno's life and writings, as well as...

Stamped and Inscribed Objects from Seleucia on the Tigris features materials excavated at Seleucia-on-the-Tigris in the 1927-32 excavations under the auspices of the University of Michigan, the Toledo Museum of Art, and the Cleveland Museum of Art. This volume presents excavations of an upper-class...

This volume documents Greek ostraca from the University's excavations at Karanis; a few additional pieces were purchased since 1920 by Dr. D.L. Askren Some of the texts contain Arsinoite place names; in all cases a Fayumic origin may be taken for granted.Author: Leiv AmundsenISBN-10:...

The Proceedings of the Military Tribunal for the Far East have long been recognized as a major source for scholars working in the field of recent Japanese history and politics. In The Tokyo Trials, Paul S. Dull and Michael Takaaki Umemura have provided an...

The papyri that appear in this volume form a part of the collection of documents from the grapheion or records office of Tebtunis. These texts have been selected because they present an interesting picture of the operation of the grapheion of Tebtunis.Author: Arthur BoakISBN-10:...

Research into teacher education is dominated by Anglophone literature, with the inevitable result that teacher education in non-English speaking regions of the world largely remains unexamined. This book fills the gap in the existing literature and comprises twelve invited contributions from an international panel...

Critical research and theorizing on the Anti- or Alter-Globalization Movement has exploded over the last two decades. This volume provides a platform for scholar-activists themselves to share insights from engaged research and to critically reflect on movement histories and internal dynamics. It also highlights...

Since the 1970s, Turkey has suffered 35,000 deaths through terrorism, yet the PKK terror group was only recognized as such by the European Union in 2002.The realization that terrorism poses a world-wide threat is now forcing a keen reassessment of the struggle which Turkey...

First published in 1984. A conference, organized by the Austrian Institute for International Affairs and dealing with the topic "In Search of Peace and Security: The Role of the European Neutrals", was held at SchloB Laxenburg on 27 and 28 October 1983. The main...

First published in 1997, this volume analyses the material provisions of the African charter on Human and Peoples' Rights from 1981, discussing the issues this raises both with respect to the theoretical aspects of human rights law, and in relation to its implementation in...

First published in 1999, this volume emerged in the context of a recent willingness to understand what Africa's peasant farmers are designing and building in their local landscapes, in contrast to the meta-narratives which were relatively distant from the lives and livelihoods of Africans....

Injury and death from use of excessive force by police officers remain a common concern in countries across the globe. Despite local, national, and international attempts to legislate and provide guidance for police use of force, there continue to be global accounts of excessive...

Nearly every major challenge the United States faces--from alleviating unemployment to protecting itself from terrorism--requires understanding the causes and consequences of people's behavior. Even societal challenges that at first glance appear to be issues only of medicine or engineering or computer science have social...

Natural gas in deep shale formations, which can be developed by hydraulic fracturing and associated technologies (often collectively referred to as "fracking") is dramatically increasing production of natural gas in the United States, where significant gas deposits exist in formations that underlie many states....

The National Science Foundation developed the Science of Science and Innovation Policy program (SciSIP) in 2006 to fund basic and applied research that bears on and can help guide public- and private-sector policy making for science and innovation. By design, SciSIP has engaged researchers...

The security of the U.S. commercial aviation system has been a growing concern since the 1970's when the hijacking of aircraft became a serious problem. Over that period, federal aviation officials have been searching for more effective ways for non-invasive screening of passengers, luggage,...

Is it possible for people to register and retain what is said in their presence while they sleep? If it is possible, is the learning that takes place during sleep efficient enough to be of practical as well as theoretical significance? These are the...

Is it possible for people to register and retain what is said in their presence while they sleep? If it is possible, is the learning that takes place during sleep efficient enough to be of practical as well as theoretical significance? These are the...

Author: National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Scienc,Commission on Behavioral and Social ScieISBN-10: 0309077842ISBN-13: 9780309077842Publisher: National Academies PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/1984Pages: 192Format: Paperback

Conventional wisdom and democratic theory hold that the best way to achieve controversial policy changes is in small, cautious steps and with participation of the various groups involved. Yet America's thirty years of experience with school desegregation shows this belief to be false. In...

This volume, "Addresses on the Honor System at the University of Virginia," offers a historical snapshot of the foundational principles and operational framework of the esteemed Honor System at the University of Virginia. Compiled from addresses delivered by prominent figures associated with the university,...

How does the pandemic affect the notion of biopolitics? Immunity and Contagion offers a twofold perspective on the notion of biopolitics: on the one hand, it examines the negative effects of the pandemic, such as mourning, melancholy, dispossession, affective disorders, as well as social...

This is a collection of observations and meditations by Professor Emeritus (York University, Toronto) and philosopher Ato Sekyi-Otu on events, issues, people and ideas culled from recent history and the world, from the US and Canada to Ghana. If there is a persistent thread...

Author: Sue Carter CollinsISBN-13: 9798994053409Publisher: Bold Publishing LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/10/2026Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.61d

Bia Muta Igbo (3): Advanced Comprehensive Igbo Language Course is designed for learners who already know the basics of Igbo but want to move beyond simple greetings and expressions toward confident, real-life communication. Many learners reach a point where they understand a few words...

Author: Alexandr SchatzISBN-10: 3736996977ISBN-13: 9783736996977Publisher: CuvillierLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/04/2018Pages: 194Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.41d

From the Battlefi eld to Belonging presents a guide for churches, leaders, and community builders who want to understand and reconnect with one of the most overlooked groups in the pews: African American veterans. Many return from military service carrying invisible wounds, deep questions...

A Safe Space to Land is not just a book.This is where silence ends-and your voice begins. A lighthouse for survivors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and sexual assault-especially for those who were silenced, made to question their reality, or pushed to surrender...

When History Took a Turn for Somaliland - Thanks to Israel is a compelling geopolitical analysis that explores one of the most overlooked yet strategically significant regions in modern international relations. Mohamed Osman presents a powerful case for the global recognition of Somaliland, examining...

Maagic Collins takes you on a journey of self-discovery from his early days of mental health advocacy as an artist in Los Angeles. To it all changing once again at the onset of the 2020 Pandemic. Going from Artist and advocate to becoming an...

Men feel it but rarely say it: "What am I doing?"The pressure. The exhaustion. The quiet ache of never measuring up. Behind the mask of the Alpha, the push for dominance, the drive for performance, the acts of brazen bravado-lurks a trap. It promises...

I Am Patrice is a powerful and deeply honest memoir of survival, faith, and becoming.In these pages, Patrice Richardson shares her true-life journey of leaving home, facing homelessness, navigating shelters, surviving illness, enduring loss, and rebuilding her life again and again, often from nothing...

Birth Tech explores the rapidly emerging technologies reshaping human reproduction, fertility, and gestation, examining how scientific innovation is beginning to transform one of the most intimate and socially consequential aspects of human life. From assisted reproductive technologies and fertility diagnostics to artificial wombs, synthetic...

Discover how science education can integrate cultural heritage to enhance students' scientific literacy with Development of an Ethnoscience-Based Science Teaching Module to Enhance Students' Science Literacy. This innovative book bridges the gap between traditional knowledge and modern scientific principles, combining cutting-edge teaching strategies with...

This reprint provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolving landscape of real estate markets and property management in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. It explores how the global health crisis accelerated structural changes in housing demand and supply, housing affordability, and the rental...

Leanna K. Fuller notes that conflict is a pervasive feature of contemporary churches. Faith communities today face increasingly complex and difficult dynamics such as same-sex marriage, immigration, church-state relationships, and many more--both internally and in the surrounding culture. And congregants and pastoral leaders need...

What does it mean to create the future in an age where AI increasingly shapes our world? The Creators of Tomorrow invites you to explore how identity, creativity, emotions, and technology intersect as humanity undergoes digital transformation. Drawing on diverse studies--from identity formation and...

The book ""Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Employees in Ghana: The Role of Social Capital,"" co-authored by Rita Kwatemaa and Francis Baidoo Jnr., explores the profound impact the pandemic has had on workers' mental health. Utilizing data from a survey...

Telemedicine is no longer a distant vision - it is a fast-emerging reality transforming health care. This book traces that journey from the earliest remote consultations to the cutting-edge world of immersive virtual care. We explore how foundational technologies (telephone, radio, closed-circuit TV) paved...

What will you be in a world that no longer needs you?A technician in the shadow of an algorithm?A ghost in a machine-run society?Or a human that still matters?The World in 2050 is a provocative journey into a future already under construction. It's not...

A PLACE to Call Home is a story about PLACE, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit team collaborating with cities to design and build mixed-income, transit-oriented developments that feature the arts and affordable living opportunities. The stories collected in this volume narrate the aspirations and tensions of...