Delving into a topic of perennial interest and concern, particularly among teenagers, this important volume addresses the full range of issues relative to suicide and suggests ways to help those who s
This narrative chronicles Libya's, and to a vast extent Muammar Gaddafi's, remarkable past, meteoric rise to prominence, convoluted reign, and introduces potential scenarios that may play out in the n
Lundberg-Love (psychology, U. of Texas at Tyler) et al. offer a four-volume set to psychotherapists, counselors, attorneys, and health professionals who work with women that contains 41 essays on wome
The necessity of a plan for conflict resolution should be intuitively obvious for policymakers, yet a survey of recent conflicts, including Afghanistan and Iraq, shows that not to be the case. "Beyond
A fascinating overview of prostitution and sex work in the United States, from the Colonial era to today, examines the issue as it affects men, women, and transgender individuals of all races and cla
This volume in the Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World: series covers the biomes at high altitudes and near the poles, including the arctic tundra biomes, the Mid-Latitude Alpine Tundra Biome (fo
Many students and members of the public who follow news reports on science and religion may think that Protestantism and science are in conflict. But while evangelical attacks on evolution may make t
Several recent studies have found that anxiety is increasing among college students. In today's competitive college environment, students frequently find themselves overwhelmed with worry and anxiety
Ross (curriculum studies, U. British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada) and Pang (teacher education, San Diego State U., Calif.) draw on their specialties to gather a collection of essays on issues and teac
Written for a general audience, the 242 entries--ranging from 1000 to 2500 words--presented by Sears (editor, Journal of Gay and Lesbian Issues in Education) provide an overview of current scholarship
The Islamic world has a poor record in terms of modernization and democracy. However, the source of this situation is not religion, but factors including colonialism, international economic and tradin
Thematic chapters vividly recreate the mindset and creativity of medieval scientists, enriched by key primary documents, biographical sketches, a glossary, annotated bibliography, and index.
Falling for a scam or con is humiliating for anyone, and can have terrible consequences. But for the elderly, being the victim of fraud can be disastrous, and they are the most common and vulnerable t
Chapters written by distinguished scholars offer new perspectives on important environmental issues, guiding readers through 11 carefully selected literary works.
Just about everyone is familiar with folk and fairy tales. Children learn about them from parents, teachers, and other adults, while researchers study these tales at colleges and universities. At the
With a broad definition of media that includes video games and music as well as television and movies, this collection of 13 essays is presented by Gentile (director of research, National Institute on
This remarkably original and vital work argues that the problems are rooted in a disjunction between prevailing values and the prevailing doctrinal regime in constitutional law. Dripps asserts that th
A probing examination of a major contemporary problem: the increasing role of technology in all aspects of our lives. A major focus is on the role schools can assume in helping us all spiritualize tec
This complete student resource guide provides a wealth of materials for student debate and research on thirteen pivotal events in the history of U.S. foreign relations. Students can evaluate the argum
Legal uncertainty is particularly high in constitutional law, where the Supreme Court may overrule earlier decisions as not conforming to the Constitution. This critical study of constitutional decisi
Despite the fact that there are many Hmong living in the West (especially in the U.S., France, and Australia), their voices are generally not heard. This is particularly true for Hmong women. Health a
A personal but also scholarly journey into the clandestine and confusing world of ritual abuse, this book provides unique insights into the catastrophic experiences of ritual abuse survivors and their
Provides critical scholarship and an introduction to Freire's major ideas. After a brief biography, the introduction discusses how Freire's work might be approached by educationists from the first wor
This is a study of one of the leading politicians of Independent Mexico, Jose Maria Tornel y Mendivil, whose loyalty to Santa Anna and whose skills as a writer led him to play a crucial role in enabli
This collection of papers has been developed by an interdisciplinary group of contributors. They present a variety of new perspectives on creativity, spirituality, and transcendence as experienced in
Legitimizes narrative in professional communication as a vibrant focus of research,pedagogic,and practical interest and offers many possible directions for future work.
The tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet has touched the hearts of young and old for nearly four hundred years. In this work, Alan Hager has compiled a rich collection of primary materials and contem
Despite calls for a renewal of family values and the proliferation of corporate work-family programs, the goal of achieving a healthy balance between the demands of work and a satisfying family life r
This volume presents a systematic, reasonably exhaustive, and critical view of the existing scientific literature on the differences between speech and writing and, particularly, the cognitive and cul
Mather (law, U. of South Carolina) proposes a moral approach to contract law based on common sense and certain notions of decency and fair play. Chapter 1 is an introductory analysis of the social pr
A comprehensive account of Joyce's years in Trieste, which explores Joyce's love/hate relationship with the city, his literary development, Triestine friendships, and his political and religious views
This is the only book about "Pride and Prejudice" to combine both analysis of the novel and excerpts from significant primary documents of Austen's own time. These materials will help the reader to un
No other reference provides such a comprehensive and timely overview of theory and research on family relationships, the contexts of family life, and major turning points in late-life families. It inc
This book draws together 13 distinctive and original explorations of how dominant cultural mainstreams and margins are formed and resisted, how they stabilize and shift, and how they permeate and defi
The collapse of the Soviet Union and its totalitarian system has resulted in instability and conflict among its many ethnic groups. In this volume, a distinguished group of scholars from the Russian C
Work on female drinking and female drug and alcohol abuse is proliferating because interest and productivity in alcohol research has expanded. In this work, the editors' primary focus is on the abuse
Nine essays explore how performance reveals, shapes, and sometimes transforms personal and cultural identity. Discussed are ritual performances in sacred and secular spaces, the notion of performance
This volume examines the manner in which constitutional jurisprudence concerning race has originated, developed, and remained unsatisfactory in its response to racial equality and civil rights issues
This book deals with the past, present, and possible future of minority languages. It begins with a number of relevant concepts in macro-sociolinguistics as a background for analyzing the problems ass
