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Trauma-Informed Care for Women Veterans Experiencing Homelessness was commissioned by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Women’s Bureau (WB) as one of its many efforts to help women veterans who are experiencing homelessness find jobs and successfully reintegrate back to civilian life. This guide was created to address the psychological and mental health needs of…
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This book provides the latest research in ethnic and cultural identity. The first chapter examines the relationship between ethnic identity, culture, body dissatisfaction and related disorder eating behaviors among diverse ethnic groups of adolescent and young female adults. The second chapter discusses migrants’ perceptions of intergroup relations and ethnic group statue in the host society.…
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Encyclopedia of Cuba
Latin American Political, Economic and Security Issues, Latino American Studies, Cultural Studies, Social and Behavioral Sciences$295.00Quick ViewThis encyclopedia presents important research on Cuba. Some of the topics discussed herein include Cuba’s policies and relations with the United States; Cuba broadcasting; human rights; offshore oil development; legislative restrictions limiting the normalization of relations; and the reengagement of detainees formerly held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (Imprint: Nova)
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The first chapter of this book traces the rise of the idea of Manifest Destiny, showing how it contributed to the historical traumatization experienced by Native American tribes during an initial period in U.S. history (1790-1890). Illustrations of renewal and revitalization among present-day Native Americans, and an interpretation of their wider significance for our contemporary…
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Over the past two decades of conflict, women have served with valor and continue to serve on combat aircraft, naval vessels, and in support of ground combat operations. The expansion of roles for women in the armed forces has evolved since the early days of the military when women were restricted by law and policy…
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Cultural competence and responsiveness are considered essential for classroom teachers who teach diverse groups of students. Teacher training programs have tremendous opportunities to develop the cultural competence of pre-service teachers in the classroom, in the field, and as ongoing professional development. The first chapter of this book explores pre-service teachers’ perceptions of their needs in…
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Urbanization and Tourism Development in China
Asian and Asian-American Studies, Cultural Studies, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tourism and Hospitality, Industries, Business and Economics, Social Sciences$82.00Quick ViewThe Chinese government incorporated tourism and urbanization as a key component for economic and social development in the Five-Year National Plan. This book starts with a general introduction to the concept of urbanization and tourism development in the global environment. This is followed by a discussion of urbanization in China and the Guangdong province. Chapter…
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Large Scale Systemic Change: Theories, Modelling and Practices
Business Issues, Competition and Entrepreneurship, Cultural Studies, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Economic Theory, Economics, Business and Economics, Social Sciences$210.00Quick ViewWe face a world of increasing turbulence and uncertainty. As a result, social systems at every level, including countries, government institutions, business organisations, labour and civil societies, have to operate in situations of high causal ambiguity and complexity. This is a world characterised by turmoil, conflict, and seemingly insurmountable social, technological, political and ecological problems.…
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Gaming is continuing to grow into one of the largest entertainment industries, not only in North America but also in the entire world. It has been estimated that, as of early 2015, nearly one-third (115 million) of Americans are playing video games. There is an average of two gamers in a United States household, and…
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Education in Hong Kong: Service Leadership for University Students
Public Health: Practices, Methods and Policies, Asian and Asian-American Studies, Cultural Studies, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Higher Education, Education$190.00Quick ViewLeadership training is beneficial for the development of every human being, but few leadership models have focused on leadership qualities under service economies. In view of the lack of leadership models designed for service economies, the service leadership model was proposed by the Hong Kong Institute of Service Leadership and Management. To promote service leadership…
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Bolivia: Social, Environmental and Economic Issues
Latin American Political, Economic and Security Issues, Latino American Studies, Cultural Studies, Social and Behavioral Sciences, American Government and Politics, Politics$82.00Quick ViewBolivia is known worldwide for the mineral wealth it produces. It is also renowned for being historically a complex multicultural and multiethnic society. This book studies the social, environmental and economic issues of Bolivia. Chapter One focuses on the indigenous presence in Chiquitanía. Chapter Two discusses the eastern borders of Bolivia in the early decades…
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Psychology, Society and Education: Critical Perspectives in Brazil
Psychology Research Progress, Latino American Studies, Cultural Studies, Social and Behavioral Sciences$230.00Quick ViewThis book introduces the most significant studies and practices developed by scholars and researchers in school psychology in Brazil. The chapters discuss a critical, historical and cultural perspective of how psychology as a science and psychologists as professionals are able to contribute with schooling and education. Its goal is to provide an overview about the…
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This theory of culture, a synthesis of thinking from Europe, the Americas and Asia, illustrates the function and meaning of culture rather than form. It fuses of philosophy, anthropology, sociology, history, science, psychology, literature, literary criticism and linguistics—all areas that a comprehensive theory must comprise because they constitute culture. This theory concerns the possibilities and…
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have historically been marginalised in the Australian education system in multiple ways. A literature review of the field has shown that training of more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teachers has been a key effort proposed to redress marginalisation, alongside other efforts at making schooling contexts more proactive and…
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Council Women and Corporate Performance in the Brazilian Capital Market
Business Issues, Competition and Entrepreneurship, Women's Studies, Cultural Studies, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Career Development, Business and Economics, Social Sciences$82.00Quick ViewThis book is about the inclusion of women in the council of companies. Specifically, it presents an investigation of whether there is a relationship between the share of economic and financial performance of women measured by the return on assets (ROA) and the Tobin Q ratio. Theoretical analysis (institutional theory) suggests that gender may have…
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Medicine is often learned through a mechanistic metaphor of biology and a military metaphor of war. However, the conceptual elements and skills that promote the mastery of family medicine, such as contextual knowledge, continuity of care, the clinical interview, comprehensiveness, coordination, and so on, are often difficult to explain and to understand. Furthermore, these fundamental…
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Rural Poverty and Degradation of Natural Resources in Ghana
Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology, African and African-American Studies, Cultural Studies, Social and Behavioral Sciences$82.00Quick ViewThe origin of rural poverty is complex and multidimensional. Some aspects of this origin include culture, climate, gender, markets, and public policy. Similarly, the rural poor population is quite diverse both in the problems they face and the possible solutions to those problems. This book examines nature and characteristics of rural poverty and how it…
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In recent years, on indicators ranging from educational attainment to economic security to health and well-being, women and girls of color have made tremendous progress. The number of businesses owned by women of color has skyrocketed, and women of color have ascended to the upper ranks of workplaces across industries. Teen pregnancy rates for girls…
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Mexico in Focus: Political, Environmental and Social Issues
Latin American Political, Economic and Security Issues, Latino American Studies, Social and Behavioral SciencesFrom: $89.00Quick ViewThis book compiles the works of many authors from some of the best academic institutions in the world, all related to Mexico´s contemporary general conditions. The main objective of this compilation is to examine Mexico as a whole, giving the reader an insight on its social, economic, political and environmental problems. For this purpose, the…
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Chinese Civilization in the 21st Century
Contemporary Cultural Studies (Edited Series), Asian and Asian-American Studies, Cultural Studies, Social and Behavioral SciencesFrom: $89.00Quick ViewThe authors of this book believe that the 5,000 year-long-history of Chinese Civilization is the main factor in the re-emergence of China in the 21st century. It is a well-known fact that the Chinese economy became the second largest economy in the world in 2014. With some predictions, in the near future perhaps China will…
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Food Insecurity Among Hispanics and Immigrants in the U.S.: Selected Analyses
Hunger and Poverty: Causes, Impacts and Eradication, Latino American Studies, Cultural Studies, Social and Behavioral Sciences$95.00Quick ViewFood-insecure households have difficulty at some time during the year in providing enough food for all their members due to a lack of resources. In 2014, 14.0 percent of all U.S. households were food insecure, versus 22.4 percent of Hispanic households. This book estimates the extent and severity of food insecurity across diverse groups of…
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Women make up almost half of the nation’s workforce, yet research shows that they continue to hold a lower percentage of corporate board seats compared to men. Research highlights advantages to gender diverse boards, and some countries have taken steps to increase board gender diversity. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires companies to disclose…
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In fiscal year 2014, U.S. universities received nearly $25 billion in federal grant funding for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) research. Studies show women are largely underrepresented in STEM fields. Federal agencies are required to enforce Title IX—a law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs receiving any federal financial assistance—including…
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Native American Schools: Management Challenges and Health and Safety Issues
Education in a Competitive and Globalizing World, General Race and Ethnicity, Cultural Studies, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Education and Public Policy, Education$95.00Quick ViewBureau of Indian Education (BIE) is responsible for providing quality education opportunities to Indian students. It currently oversees 185 schools, serving about 41,000 students on or near Indian reservations. Poor student outcomes raise questions about how well BIE is achieving its mission. This book discusses Indian Affairs’ management challenges in improving Indian education, including its…
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