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The Rhetoric of American Civil Religion
Symbols, Sinners, and Saints
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2016
The tie that binds all Americans, regardless of their demographic background, is faith in the American system of government. This faith manifests as a form of civil, or secular, religion with its own core documents, creeds, oaths, ceremonies, and even individuals. In The Rhetoric of American Civil...
An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion
Classical and Contemporary Perspectives
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2017
Is it true that religion is weakening in modern times, or are we facing religious resurgence? What is fundamentalism? How does it emerge and grow? What role does religion play in ethnic and national conflicts? Is religion a fundamental driving force or do political leaders use religion for their own...
Unified Military Industries of the Soviet Bloc
Hungary and the Division of Labor in Military Production
Language: English
Release Date: February 17, 2015
This book draws a subtle picture of Warsaw Pact economic and military cooperation by presenting a complete branch—the military industry—from the perspective of a smaller member-state, Hungary. It demonstrates that the military industry’s cooperation played a crucial role in the development of...
by Christopher P. Martin, Robert L. Talbert
Language: English
Release Date: July 22, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: July 22, 2013
Select the most appropriate drug in any clinical situation--quickly and easily
Developed for use at the point of care, Pharmacotherapy Bedside Guide helps you decide which pharmacotherapy to employ in specific clinical situations. Comprised exclusively of quick-hit tables and algorithms, this carryanywhere...
by Pål Kolstø
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2016
After the conflagration of Tito’s Yugoslavia a medley of new and not-so-new states rose from the ashes. Some of the Yugoslav successor states have joined, or are about to enter, the European Union, while others are still struggling to define their national borders, symbols, and relationships with...
Luther, Bonhoeffer, and Public Ethics
Re-Forming the Church of the Future
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2018
Prompted by the 2017 commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, this book examines the legacy of Martin Luther in the life, work, and reception of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the most widely read modern Lutheran theologian. Framing the commemoration of the Reformation in conversation...
REACH Chronicles
A Community Mental Health Model for Children and Adolescents in Singapore
Language: English
Release Date: November 5, 2012
An easy read with a “how-to” intent, this book provides the insights and process of a practical and viable community mental health team. The authors of the book have produced a book which is as close an account to the reality of making the REACH team a value add to the mental wellness of students....
American and Chinese Perceptions and Belief Systems
A People’s Republic of China-Taiwanese Comparison
Language: English
Release Date: June 29, 2013
Based on a comparative analysis of Chinese and American students,this unique study offers insights into the contemporary views and values developed in three different socio-political settings-the post-modern, industrial environment of the United States; the socialistic environment of the People's...
Sexual Assault Victimization Across the Life Span 2e, Volume 3
Special Settings and Survivor Populations
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2017
260 pages, 194 images, 17 contributors Sexual assault responders working among, or associated with, assault survivors in assisted living homes, academic institutions, correctional facilities, and more will benefit from an uncommonly focused and precise study of the populations they serve. With chapters...
Sexual Assault Victimization Across the Life Span 2e, Volume 2
Evaluation of Children and Adults
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2017
344 pages, 253 images, 26 contributors This second volume focuses on the particular needs of sexual assault survivors in various age groups, including chapters on child sexual abuse and sexual violence against adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Readers will enjoy the benefit of specially tailored...
Child Abuse Pocket Atlas, Volume 1
Skin Injuries
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2016
198 pages, 601 images, 9 contributors Skin injuries are among the most common, and, certainly, the most visible, symptoms of physical abuse in children. Because professionals working with children will, at times, encounter such injuries, it is vital they be able to recognize abusive burns, bruises,...
Chadwick’s Child Maltreatment 4e, Volume 1
Physical Abuse and Neglect
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2014
600 pages, 1177 images, with 32 contributors The first volume in the fourth edition of Chadwick’s Child Maltreatment provides an overview of the signs and effects of physical abuse and neglect toward children. The clinical text includes essential information for professionals who work to identify,...
Chadwick’s Child Maltreatment 4e, Volume 2
Sexual Abuse and Psychological Maltreatment
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2014
456 pages, 350 images, with 36 contributors Volume two in the fourth edition of Chadwick’s Child Maltreatment series provides an overview of the signs and effects of sexual abuse and psychological maltreatment toward children. The clinical text includes new and revised content on topics that are...
Child Abuse Pocket Atlas, Volume 3
Head Injuries
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2016
258 pages, 606 images, 28 contributors Of the injuries inflicted on physically abused children, head injuries are, in many cases, among the most damaging and potentially lethal. First responders and medical practitioners encountering children with head injuries may need to take quick and decisive...