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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - General Chemistry: Understanding Moles, Bonds, and Equilibria Student Solution Manual, Volume 1 is a companion solution manual to General Chemistry: Understanding Moles, Bonds, and Equilibria, Volume 1. Original problems from the textbook are included alongside detailed explanations and useful base knowledge required to successfully solve each problem. The material in this manual implements the innovative presentation of the material given in the companion textbook. Unlike nearly all chemistry solution manuals on the market, this volume is written by one of the textbook authors.This solutions manual can also be used as a source of additional problems to supplement any foundational chemistry text or course, including AP chemistry. It provides students with ample opportunity to build knowledge and mastery of basic chemistry concepts.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - General Chemistry: Understanding Moles, Bonds, and Equilibria Student Solution Manual, Volume 2 is a companion solution manual to General Chemistry: Understanding Moles, Bonds, and Equilibria, Volume 2. Original problems from the textbook are included alongside detailed explanations and useful base knowledge required to successfully solve each problem. The material in this manual implements the innovative presentation of the material given in the companion textbook. Unlike nearly all chemistry solution manuals on the market, this volume is written by one of the textbook authors.This solutions manual can also be used as a source of additional problems to supplement any foundational chemistry text or course, including AP chemistry. It provides students with ample opportunity to build knowledge and mastery of basic chemistry concepts.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Give Way: Coping with Social Stress in the Connected World examines stress from a social angle and explores how social connections can both cause and relieve stress. Readers learn how coping with social stress can involve giving way or yielding via compromise. Additionally, the text provides myriad ways to connect, communicate, and cultivate a sense of belonging.Opening chapters explore social support from a biological and cultural perspective. Subsequent chapters examine the ongoing tension between our desire to distinguish ourselves as individuals and our need for belonging and group membership. Readers learn how recognize and manage social stress and are provided with opportunities to evaluate the social support in their lives. Social stratification and stereotyping; values and beliefs; gender, language, and politics; social stress as it relates to the family; technology and communication; narrative therapy; media and statistical literacy; and more are covered.Give Way is a sequel to Mind the Gap: Managing Stress in the Modern World, but can also serve as a standalone text. It is a valuable resource for courses in psychology or sociology that emphasize stress management, as well as individuals interested in personal learning and development. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Black Culture Traditions: Visible and Invisible helps students better understand the bedrock beliefs of black culture in America. Through carefully selected articles, students read valuable and foundational theory, critically analyze popular and lesser known forms of black culture, and learn how appropriation and performance has rendered certain aspects of black culture invisible. The text underscores how the omission of relevant teachings about African Americans continues the injustices and racial inequality experienced in America.The anthology features four distinct parts. In Part I, selected articles by Molefe Asante, Melville Herskovits, and Amos Wilson discuss theories of Afrocentrism, culture, and psychology, and shed light on many of the misnomers, misconceptions, and misunderstandings in black culture. Part II focuses on the values that are part of the everyday lives and experiences of African Americans, including religious beliefs, ideas of right and wrong, spending practices, and class ideology. In Part III, students read about black culture traditions with emphasis on the family. The final part discusses ideas related to beauty, black creativity, and the expression of values, beliefs, and traditions as aesthetics of black culture.A powerful and enlightening collection, Black Culture Traditions is an ideal text for courses in African American studies and cultural and ethnic studies.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Career Flow and Development: Hope in Action introduces students to Hope-Action Theory, a model that emphasizes the centrality of hope in identifying positive career possibilities grounded in self-clarity emerging from systematic self-reflection. The book highlights how students can apply self-clarity to create a personalized vision of a future professional or educational career.Based on leading theories of human behavior and organizational management, the Hope-Action Theory provides students with a dynamic set of tools that support and encourage effective decision-making. Readers learn how to leverage hope, self-reflection, self-clarity, visioning, goal-setting, as well as planning, implementation, and adaptation strategies, to guide their careers.The book challenges students to develop specific goals and plans, set those plans in motion, then utilize new experiences to inform their ongoing decision-making. The text provides stories, examples, case vignettes, activities, and assessments to reinforce the material. The Hope-Action Inventory helps student assess areas of opportunity and personal growth.Career Flow and Development is an ideal resource for courses in career planning. It can also be used by career advisors working with students or within counseling programs to show future practitioners how to conduct career interventions.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Introduction to Sociology: Understanding Society, Culture, Socialization, and Belonging features scholarly readings that familiarize students with the study of society, its focus on the sources and solutions of social problems, and how contemporary factors have facilitated engagement with new groups and social relationships.The collection begins with works by classical and contemporary sociological thinkers. Students learn how sociologists' scholarship has helped to establish the direction of sociological thought and action. Unit II examines the concept of culture by exploring a subculture based on an animated television series and a cybercriminal counterculture. In Unit III, students learn about the concept of socialization through readings that shed light on how masculinity, femininity, parenthood, and sexuality are framed, internalized, and replicated through the media. The final unit underscores the effects felt when a society's member or group is not deemed as socially important as other members or groups. Readings address the challenges faced by people of color, disabled individuals, members of the LGBT community, and homeless populations.Featuring foundational scholarship alongside diverse, contemporary viewpoints, Introduction to Sociology is an excellent text for undergraduate courses in sociology.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Social Studies of Gender: A Next Wave Reader invites students to critically examine the use of and assumptions about sex and gender while studying the various areas in which gender analysis is conducted. The reader features a collection of diverse articles that approach the study of gender, sex, and gender discrimination from a variety of perspectives. These various approaches underscore the richness in the field as well as diverging theories about the basis of gender difference.The opening chapter introduces readers to the variety of ways social and behavioral scientists have studied and understood sex and gender in recent decades. Additional chapters are divided into two distinct sections. Part I is dedicated to theorizing gender and sexuality as fields of inquiry. Students read about gender regulations, gender as research, contemporary sexuality, and the politics of sexuality. In Part II, inequalities related to gender and sex are explored. The readings cover gender within the family and workplace, the gendered nature of science and technology, intimacy and violence, views of masculinity, sex education, and more.Enlightening and timely, Social Studies of Gender is an ideal textbook for courses in gender and sexuality studies, social research, and sociology.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Federal and State Court Systems: Analysis of History Making Legal Precedent presents students with a collection of articles written by experts in the field that explore the formation of the legal system in the United States, as well as how the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights have shaped and continue to shape legal precedence within the country.The anthology features three distinct sections. Section I explores the establishment of the U.S. system of government, detailing compromises involved in setting up the government, judicial politics, and the history of the Bill of Rights. In Section II, students read about issues that are of vital importance to the legal and criminal justice field, including the exclusionary rule, the Miranda decision, Brady/Giglio disclosure requirements, and issues at play when judges run for election. The final section addresses issues within the discipline, including how to lead in the face of adversity and challenges experienced by under-represented minorities.Designed to expose students to diverse viewpoints and provide them with a critical knowledge, Federal and State Court Systems is an ideal text for courses in criminal justice and law.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Featuring contributed chapters by experts in the discipline, Career Counseling: A Holistic View of Lifespan and Special Populations is designed to help readers competently and effectively provide career counseling to diverse populations at all stages of life.The book begins by presenting foundational concepts for career counselors, including an overview of the historical context of the career counseling profession, models, and theories, as well as critical information on ethical and legal issues related to career development and employment.The text offers research-based techniques and interventions for working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Additional chapters explore career counseling approaches for multicultural groups, LGBT clients, individuals with disabilities, veterans, ex-offenders, and more. Closing chapters address group career counseling; intakes, assessments, and measurements; and advocating and marketing to employers and human resources.Throughout, the book features examples of events that affect the workplace and workforce within the current climate, including socio-economic trends and diverse barriers that are easily overlooked, but are critical to consider in contemporary practice.Career Counseling is an ideal core textbook for undergraduate and graduate-level courses in career, clinical rehabilitation, and general counseling, as well as human resources.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Research Methods and Statistics for the Social Sciences: A Brief Introduction provides students with an accessible and practical handbook to research methods and their application within the social sciences. The text is designed to guide students seamlessly through the research process, from the development of a research idea through the creation of a complete, final research paper.In opening chapters, students learn why research methods and statistics are critical within the discipline, basic concepts in quantitative research and statistics, and the foundation of statistics: mean, variance, and standard deviation. Dedicated chapters cover standardized scores, correlation research design, psychological assessments, and how to understand variables and speak to the validity of their research. Students learn how to conduct a simple experiment with both a between and a within-subjects design. They are introduced to complex approaches to experimental design and statistics, research with a factorial design, and chi-square analysis. The closing chapter reviews qualitative research and design. Formulas presented throughout the text are clearly linked to the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) to furnish students with practical knowledge.Featuring a highly accessible presentation of the material, Research Methods and Statistics for the Social Sciences is an ideal textbook for research-based courses in the social sciences.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Politics in American Life: A Thematic and Policy Approach provides a broad overview of issues and concerns in American politics that are designed to be both accessible and relevant to students. The anthology encourages readers to think critically regarding political issues that directly affect them and cultivate new levels of political understanding and engagement.The book is divided into sections according to theme. Section I addresses political culture, namely how America has grown more and more divided over time as a result of social change. Students read articles that address issues related to racial and gender inequality. Section II focuses on political participation, including readings that explore the factors that influence voter turnout, problematic features of the American party system, and the economic context of campaigning for office during elections. The final section includes readings that address contemporary American federalism, health care reform, and the debate over illegal immigration.Providing students with relevant, thought-provoking information, Politics in American Life is an ideal text for introductory courses in American politics and government, as well as public policy.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Understanding Gangs and Gang Violence in America examines past, current, and future concerns regarding street and prison gang life in the United States. Author Gabe Morales combines his personal history, his experience serving in the adult and juvenile criminal justice system, thought-provoking case studies, and the perspectives of other experts within the field to paint a comprehensive and holistic portrait of American gangs and gang violence.The text examines what a gang is, how gang members are defined by various segments of society, common forms of gang communications, and the rules of the streets. It covers the history of major gangs in America, gang recruitment and behaviors, hate groups, and prevention and intervention programs. Dedicated chapters discuss teen brain function and risk factors for gang involvement, national and local responses to gang activity, and the efficacy and inefficacy of state laws. The book concludes with a discussion of gangs on an international scale, the future of gang-related issues, and how readers can apply their knowledge at the community level.Understanding Gangs and Gang Violence in America is valuable for courses in criminal justice and corrections. It can also be used by criminal justice and law enforcement practitioners who work with at-risk or gang-related populations.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The anthology Sociological and Instructional Design Readings provides students and instructors with carefully selected readings that introduce them to sociological and instructional design-based ways of thinking. The articles demonstrate how behavior is influenced, at the individual and group level, and how these behaviors impact learning, society, and globalized behavior. The reader is organized topically into ten distinctive sections and features articles by both sociologists and instructional designers that explain, expand upon, and strengthen various sociological theories, concepts, and perspectives. Opening sections introduce sociology as an area of study, familiarize students with research methods used within the discipline, and offer an overview of fundamental social theories. Latter sections explore designing learning materials through the lens of instructional design, where learning is defined by end goals and the objectives of one's instruction, separate from teaching the subject matter in advance of understanding the needs of the learner. Students read thought-provoking pieces about social stratification, social movements and gender, race, social media, education, and politics. The process of how to analyze learning needs and goals, as well as the development of a delivery system to meet those needs using instructional design and technology, is covered. Face-to-face, blended, and virtual approaches are discussed as ways to be more efficient, effective, and appealing to learners.Sociological and Instructional Design Readings is an ideal supplementary resource for foundational courses in sociology and education.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Testing and Measurement: A Practical Guide for Classroom Teachers and Aspiring Educational Leaders provides readers with a collection of both original writings and extant articles that speak to issues related to assessment, testing, measurement, and the accountability movement. The text encourages thoughtful consideration of the purpose of assessment, its link to student learning, and its impact on decision making within education.Each chapter provides an overview of general principles related to the key topic, supporting literature in the discipline, and an explanation of how the topic applies in a professional context. Readers learn about assessment and accountability in education, classical test theory, various types of assessments, and test formats. Additional chapters cover guidelines for developing assessments, determining the quality of assessments, item analysis, assigning grades, test scores, data interpretation, and more. The final chapters speak to building assessment strategies that meet all learners' needs and the implications of policies and policymaking on student assessment.Underscoring the importance of assessment, Testing and Measurement is a valuable resource for courses and programs in education. It can also be used by practicing educators to improve their personal knowledge and practices surrounding assessment.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Race: Readings on Identity, Ideology, and Inequality highlights four key aspects of race and racialization in the United States that perpetuate the concept of race and uphold the current racial hierarchy: understanding race and ethnicity, the social construction of race, white privilege, and racism and discrimination. The carefully selected readings transcend rote discussions of events that demonstrate racial inequality, and instead, focus on understanding the system that allowed such events to take place.The first section of the anthology explores how the idea of race originated in the U.S., emphasizing how colonialism, slavery, and white supremacy supported the early formation of racial groupings. In the second section, students learn about the social construction of race and read about contemporary debates surrounding biological and social understandings of race. The third section illuminates how privilege works in the context of racism and shows who benefits from racial systems and who is at a disadvantage. The final section covers four theories that help to explain how racism manifests in our lives and how we've come to understand and recognize racism.Designed to empower students to engage in meaningful dialogue and explore complex issues, Race is an ideal supplementary text for courses and programs in sociology and studies of race and racism.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Liberating Art of Philosophy: A Foundational Anthology provides students with seminal texts and articles that pique their philosophical curiosity, encourage critical thought, and invite questioning. Through exposure to diverse perspectives and ideas, readers develop a greater understanding of themselves and the world around them.The volume is organized into six dedicated units. Opening sections take students on a whirlwind tour of Western philosophy from Socrates and Plato in the fourth and fifth centuries BCE to modern philosophers, including Descartes, Bacon, Hobbes, Wollstonecraft, and more. Additional units examine Asian and Ancient Near Eastern philosophies from China, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Students read selections that address the human condition, the existence of God, reason, rationality, the conditions of war and peace, moral character, sexuality, liberty, self-knowledge, censorship, capitalism, and more. Throughout, spirited introductions and thought-provoking discussion questions encourage engagement with the material.Designed to provide students with an engrossing introduction, The Liberating Art of Philosophy is a valuable resource for foundational courses in the discipline.…