The Problem with Parenting serves as an essential guide to the recent origins and current excesses of American parenting for students, parents, and policy makers interested in the changing role of the
This two-volume set examines recent presidential and vice presidential debates, addresses how citizens make sense of these events in new media, and considers whether the evolution of these forms of co
This book investigates the psychological factors that led to the election of Donald Trump and the accompanying escalation of hate violence and intolerance in the United States. It also spells out the
What are the benefits and negative consequences of our increased connectivity at school, at work, and at home? Is being constantly distracted now a worldwide problem? This book examines how new techno
What are the implications and likelihood of reform of the income tax system in the United States—specifically, the expansion and scope of the tax "expenditure" (loophole) system embedded in
This thought provoking volume on juvenile justice in America examines the transfer of children accused of violent crimes to the adult court system and explores the outcomes for offenders and society o
US scholars of education survey the range of education options for primary and secondary black students, and the reasons that families make the choices they do. They cover portraits of independent sch
This handbook provides the reader with an historical and contemporary overview of the service by women in all branches of the U.S. military, tracing the causes and effects of evolving policies, issue
At a time of great economic uncertainty, The Business of Higher Education looks at the pros and cons of colleges and universities taking a more business-like approach to fulfilling their missions.
Nguyen (history, University of Melbourne) sought out women of the Vietnamese diaspora to record the memories of their lives and the experience of war and exile. The interviewees all currently live in
Tracing public and critical responses to TV from its pioneering days, this book gathers and gives context to the reactions of those who saw television's early broadcasts--from the privileged few who
Written for college leaders at all levels as well as for trustees, this book engages the reader, via narrative and analysis, with the reflective and practical knowledge essential to a constructive leg
By any measure, the affluent sector is growing exponentially, and is far more diverse (in terms of ethnicity, education, location, and professional background) than any time in the past. This market r
Provides unique insight into the lives of ordinary Iraqis, American soldiers, peace activists, and journalists in Iraq--both before the March 2003 U.S. invasion and afterward--through the lens of a t
Since late evening cartoons first aired in 1960, prime-time animated series have had a profound effect on American television and American culture at large. The characters and motifs from such shows
Published in 1911, Ethan Frome is easily the best known work of Edith Wharton's long and distinguished career. This guide for students and educated general readers offers a thorough introduction to th
Long-term survivors of childhood cancer describe vivid memories of diagnosis, treatment, remission and returning to school, sharing both the "shadow" effect this has had on them as adults, and also t
This book provides the context and tools to create knowledge via a proven process of inquiry, questions, and conversation. It introduces the theoretical background to explain why, as well as the pract
Lyons provides a fresh and thought-provoking understanding of the children's public mental health system, as well as the need to foster its evolution and improvement. He presents the history of child
In this remarkable volume, a multinational team of scientists catalogs the stressors and benefits for combat-trained soldiers deployed on missions where they are told to hold their fire and assume the
To understand properly the use of propaganda, it is necessary to move beyond the conventional, largely descriptive treatments found in history and the social sciences, and to move deeply into a sustai
Linder examines the theoretical and philosophical under-pinnings as well as the nuts and bolts of public access television in the United States. She addresses the real problems faced by public access
Communicating successfully is crucial if an organization is to survive and recover from a crisis. Focusing on the airline industry and some of the most recent headline-making disasters, Dr. Ray looks
Seib explores the many ways in which news coverage shapes the design and implementation of foreign policy. By influencing the political attitudes of opinion-shaping elites and the public at large, the
A historian and a former diplomat analyze the prospects for democracy's continued survival and health in Western Europe. As democracy is the most rapidly spreading form of government in the world t
This is a revision and update of Zimmerman's classic study of relations between state and local government. The first edition, published in 1983, was based on three decades of research into intergover
This study addresses the two most controversial issues in surrogate motherhood: the commercial aspect of the practice and the issue of parental rights. After setting the legal and moral backdrop of pr
Don't believe everything you're told about food—most of it is highly misleading or completely untrue. Written by a farm and food advocate, this book identifies marketing half-truths and guides you thr
What does scientific research show about the effectiveness of chiropractic care? How are chiropractors trained and what do they do? When should one turn to chiropractic care, and how does one select a
Pay-to-Play Politics examines money and politics from different angles to understand a central paradox of American democracy: why, when the public and politicians decry money as the worst aspect of Am
This fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at a Hollywood dynasty offers an in-depth study of the films and artistry of iconic director Francis Ford Coppola and his daughter, Sofia, exploring their work
Sussman (English, Northeastern U.) surveys the varied meanings of "being a man" at different times and places in history and the masculine identities that have emerged from the past, focusing on the w
This account reveals the forgotten history of the airmen and others from 23 countries, such as Italy, Iraq, Thailand, China, and Slovakia, who supported the German air force during WWII. The book look
Now a two-time Academy Award winner for best director, twice winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for best director, and recipient of countless other critics prizes and nominations in multi
Romantic love is often an elusive, fragile, and tenuous state, difficult to maintain across time. The rates of divorce, re-divorce, relationship violence, and abuse today attest to the face we are fa
History's most notorious and brutal killers still enjoy fame as public fascination with their lives and their crimes continues to grow. Stone Cold Souls is a detailed examination of the most brutal k
There is wide consensus that our current healthcare system is, to put it mildly, broken. In this time of HMOs, mismanaged care, and a failing Medicare system, patients and doctors alike are dissatisf
On the ground with Israelis and Palestinians even as some of the deadliest fighting erupted in summer 2006, Salinas invites us to share in his research and interviews to understand the thinking fueli
The perspectives of Latino researchers on the contributions of Latinos to American society are presented in this book, as well as on the demographic and social changes of Latino groups and the challe
Therapist Abraham shows how art can provide people with Alzheimer's disease with a way to express their thoughts and emotions, when they can no longer communicate well verbally and words have lost th
