Karen K. Snyder's Books

Service Sociology and Academic Engagement in Social Problems

By: A. Javier Treviño,Karen M. McCormack

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Service Sociology and Academic Engagement in Social Problems

By: A. Javier Treviño,Karen M. McCormack

This book challenges sociologists and sociology students to think beyond the construction of social problems to tackle a central question: What do sociologists do with the analytic tools and academic skills afforded by their discipline to respond to social problems? Service Sociology posits that a central role of sociology is not simply to analyse and interpret social problems, but to act in the world in an informed manner to ameliorate suffering and address the structural causes of these problems. This volume provides a unique contribution to this approach to sociology, exploring the intersection between its role as an academic discipline and its practice in the service of communities and people. With both contemporary and historical analyses, the book traces the legacy, characteristics, contours, and goals of the sociology of service, shedding light on its roots in early American sociology and its deep connections to activism, before examining the social context that underlies the call for volunteerism, community involvement and non-profit organisations, as well as the strategies that have promise in remedying contemporary social problems. Presenting examples of concrete social problems from around the world, including issues of democratic participation, poverty and unemployment, student involvement in microlending, disaster miitigation, the organization and leadership of social movements, homelessness, activism around HIV/AIDS and service spring breaks, Service Sociology and Academic Engagement in Social Problems explores the utility of public teaching, participatory action research, and service learning in the classroom as a contribution to the community.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

263

Publisher

Routledge

Published Date

ISBN 10

1317056981

ISBN 13

9781317056980

Back to Books

200 Library Activities to Encourage Reading

By: Karen K. Marshall

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Back to Books

200 Library Activities to Encourage Reading

By: Karen K. Marshall

Suggests exhibits, displays, bulletin board games, reference skill games, and other library activities designed to get children interested in reading

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

148

Publisher

McFarland

Published Date

ISBN 10

0899500927

ISBN 13

9780899500928

Environmental Change and Globalization

Doubles Exposures

By: Robin Leichenko,Karen O'Brien

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Environmental Change and Globalization

Doubles Exposures

By: Robin Leichenko,Karen O'Brien

This work explores the connections between two of the most transformative processes of the 21st century, global environmental change and globalization. It presents a conceptual framework for analyzing the interactions between these two processes.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

183

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0195177312

ISBN 13

9780195177312

The Heads-up on Sport Concussion

By: Gary S. Solomon,Karen M. Johnston,Mark R. Lovell

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Heads-up on Sport Concussion

By: Gary S. Solomon,Karen M. Johnston,Mark R. Lovell

Concussions happen at all levels of sport, from the earliest levels through the professional ranks. Potentially catastrophic if not detected early, concussions have ended the careers of many notable professional players--and it's estimated that in high school football alone, about 1 in 5 players suffers a concussion. The Heads-Up on Sport Concussion is a concise introductory book on sport concussion for professionals who work with athletes. It provides a comprehensive review of current literature on sport concussion, and it guides professionals in communicating with athletes, parents, and coaches regarding assessment, treatment, and other issues surrounding sport concussion. In The Heads-Up on Sport Concussion, the authors detail -what happens when the brain is injured; -appropriate assessment and evaluation tools; -sport-specific issues; -how medical organizations are addressing the issue of sport concussion; -medical and nonmedical treatment and rehabilitation strategies; -recent research on a variety of topics in sport concussion; and -essential information for coaches, athletes, and parents. This book is focused and authoritative in its treatment of a poorly understood medical problem. Providing clear clinical management strategies for sport concussion injuries, the text compiles the best available information from different resources and synthesizes the information with summaries and conclusions for easy comprehension. The material is enhanced further with photos and illustrations depicting MRI scans and brain images showing chemical reactions in the brain after an injury. In addition, the text identifies particular sports and sport activities that have the greatest incidence of sport-related concussions, and it reports on and critiques those strategies that are currently in place to combat sport concussion across different sport groups. In The Heads-Up on Sport Concussion, professionals in sports medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, and neuropsychology offer strategies for recognizing and treating sport concussion. The text provides appropriate research resources without getting bogged down by lengthy research critiques. Many chapters include a Research Digest section that identifies critical research data used in developing recommendations and conclusions. Additionally, an educational poster is available for download via the Internet for trainers, physicians, coaches, and sports medicine professionals to use to educate athletes and their families about the signs, symptoms, and treatment of concussion. The poster is available at HumanKinetics.com. The Heads-Up on Sport Concussion provides a current understanding of terminology, assessment, treatment, and criteria for return to play for a range of readers. Researchers, medical professionals, and health care specialists will have a more thorough grasp of the various aspects of sport concussion and thus be able to provide better care and education to athletes who sustain concussions. Its complete treatment of a critical topic makes this a must-read for anyone involved in the care and training of athletes.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

156

Publisher

Human Kinetics

Published Date

ISBN 10

0736060081

ISBN 13

9780736060080

Social Work and Social Policy

Advancing the Principles of Economic and Social Justice

By: Ira C. Colby,Catherine N. Dulmus,Karen M. Sowers

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Social Work and Social Policy

Advancing the Principles of Economic and Social Justice

By: Ira C. Colby,Catherine N. Dulmus,Karen M. Sowers

A comprehensive overview of domestic and global social welfare policy Written by a team of renowned social policy experts sharing their unique perspectives on global and U.S. social welfare policy issues, Social Work and Social Policy helps social workers consider key issues that face policymakers, elected officials, and agency administrators in order to develop policies that are both fair and just. Designed as a foundational social welfare policy text, this important book meets the Council on Social Work Education's (CSWE) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS). Encouraging readers' critical thinking on various issues, each chapter begins with an overarching question and "what if" scenarios, and ends with a set of suggested key terms, online resources, and discussion questions. Recognizing that policy work requires practitioners to be as fully versed as possible with the issue at hand, Social Work and Social Policy thoroughly explores: Social welfare policy as a form of social justice The evolution of the American welfare state Human security and the welfare of societies Social policy from a global perspective Challenges for social policies in Asia Welfare reform and the need for social empathy The U.S. Patriot Act and its implications for the social work profession Human rights and emerging social media Compelling and broad in scope, Social Work and Social Policy is an indispensable text for students and a valuable resource for practitioners concerned with creating social policy and governmental action guided by justice for all.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

230

Publisher

John Wiley & Sons

Published Date

ISBN 10

1118420977

ISBN 13

9781118420973

Book's by Karen K. Snyder

Service Sociology and Academic Engagement in Social Problems

Service Sociology and Academic Engagement in Social Problems

Back to Books

Back to Books

Environmental Change and Globalization

Environmental Change and Globalization

The Heads-up on Sport Concussion

The Heads-up on Sport Concussion

Social Work and Social Policy

Social Work and Social Policy

Username

Password

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email