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The Next Los Angeles, Updated with a New Preface

The Struggle for a Livable City

By: Robert Gottlieb,Regina Freer,Mark Vallianatos,Peter Dreier

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The Next Los Angeles, Updated with a New Preface

The Struggle for a Livable City

By: Robert Gottlieb,Regina Freer,Mark Vallianatos,Peter Dreier

While most historians, journalists, and filmmakers have focused on Los Angeles as a bastion of corporate greed, business boosterism, political corruption, cheap labor, exploited immigrants, and unregulated sprawl, The Next Los Angeles tells a different story: that of the reformers and radicals who have struggled for alternative visions of social and economic justice. In a new preface, the authors reflect on the gathering momentum of L.A.'s progressive movement, including the 2005 landslide victory of Antonio Villaraigosa as mayor.

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Univ of California Press

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0520933494

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Walking the Color Line

The Art and Practice of Anti-racist Teaching

By: Mark Perry

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Walking the Color Line

The Art and Practice of Anti-racist Teaching

By: Mark Perry

In this book, the author chronicles three years in the life of a predominately Latino alternative high school for adolescents who have been pushed out or dropped out of school. He shares the story of these students, their teachers, and himself as they work toward transformation and critical consciousness.

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Teachers College Press

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0807739642

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Root Cause Analysis

Improving Performance for Bottom-Line Results, Fourth Edition

By: Mark A. Latino,Robert J. Latino,Kenneth Latino

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Root Cause Analysis

Improving Performance for Bottom-Line Results, Fourth Edition

By: Mark A. Latino,Robert J. Latino,Kenneth Latino

What is RCA? It seems like such an easy question to answer, yet from novices to veterans and practitioners to providers, no one seems to have come to agreement or consensus on an acceptable definition for the industry. Now in its fourth edition, Root Cause Analysis: Improving Performance for Bottom-Line Results discusses why it is so hard to get su

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1439851271

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The PROACT® Root Cause Analysis

Quick Reference Guide

By: Kenneth C. Latino,Mark A. Latino,Robert J. Latino

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The PROACT® Root Cause Analysis

Quick Reference Guide

By: Kenneth C. Latino,Mark A. Latino,Robert J. Latino

Root Cause Analysis, or RCA, "What is it?" Everyone uses the term, but everyone does it differently. How can we have any uniformity in our approach, much less accurately compare our results, if we’re applying different definitions? At a high level, we will explain the difference between RCA and Shallow Cause Analysis, because that is the difference between allowing a failure to recur or dramatically reducing the risk of recurrence. In this book, we will get down to basics about RCA, the fundamentals of blocking and tackling, and explain the common steps of any investigative occupation. Common investigation steps include: Preserving evidence (data)/not allowing hearsay to fly as fact Organizing an appropriate team/minimizing potential bias Analyzing the events/reconstructing the incident based on actual evidence Communicating findings and recommendations/ensuring effective recommendations are actually developed and implemented Tracking bottom-line results/ensuring that identified, meaningful metrics were attained We explore, "Why don’t things always go as planned?" When our actual plans deviate from our intended plans, we usually experience some type of undesirable or unintended outcome. We analyze the anatomy of a failure (undesirable outcome) and provide a step-by-step guide to conducting a comprehensive RCA based on our 3+ decades of applying RCA as we have successfully practiced it in the field. This book is written as a how-to guide to effectively apply the PROACT® RCA methodology to any undesirable outcome, is directed at practitioners who have to do the real work, focuses on the core elements of any investigation, and provides a field-proven case as a model for effective application. This book is for anyone charged with having a thorough understanding of why something went wrong, such as those in EH&S, maintenance, reliability, quality, engineering, and operations to name just a few.

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Root Cause Analysis

Improving Performance for Bottom-Line Results, Second Edition

By: Robert J. Latino,Mark A. Latino,Kenneth Latino,Kenneth C. Latino

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Root Cause Analysis

Improving Performance for Bottom-Line Results, Second Edition

By: Robert J. Latino,Mark A. Latino,Kenneth Latino,Kenneth C. Latino

Undesirable outcomes, chronic failure, incidents, and accidents The cost of such events to corporations is high, generally adding up to tens and hundreds of millions of dollars in "accepted" losses. Why accept these losses? What if you could understand why these errors occur and eliminate chronic events from occurring altogether? Root Cause

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1420040413

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Not That You Asked

By: Mark Randall

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Not That You Asked

By: Mark Randall

Collected writings on booze, smoking, society, education, art and various other things on the decline, by the irreverent, provocative and occasionally witty Philadelphia columnist. Excerpts from Mark Randall's Not That You Asked: On smoking: "…it is a shame we are content with this tedious non-debate about which is better, virtue or vice, instead of the really more interesting topic, namely, the relative virtues to be found among the available vices." On identity politics: "…proponents of identity politics are not really offended by racial inferences…they would only prefer that all of the inferences be complimentary." On city living: "Look upon your stolen wreaths as a kind of donation to the poor and you see that what you lose in Hope, you gain in Charity…In fact, since Charity is regarded as the greatest of virtues, you may flatter yourself to be exchanging your Hope at a profit." On religion: "…anti-Papism is one of those activities that's probably best left to Catholics." On the French: "…I have always tried to defend the French against the usual criticisms…but it is difficult work, hampered right at the outset by the fact that most of the usual criticisms are true." On his own problems: "But how do I reconcile a life that fades out with me typing alone in the basement instead of on a terrace in Majorca, on the phone to a producer, occasionally waving down to Francesca who is sunning herself nude on the pier?

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0595180191

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Ensemble

An Oral History of Chicago Theater

By: Mark Larson

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Ensemble

An Oral History of Chicago Theater

By: Mark Larson

This definitive history brings Chicago’s celebrated theater and comedy scenes to life with stories from some of its biggest stars spanning sixty-five years. Chicago is a bona fide theater town, bursting with vitality that thrills local fans and produces generation after generation of world-renowned actors, directors, playwrights, and designers. Now Mark Larson shares the rich theatrical history of Chicago through first-person accounts from the people who made it. Drawing from more than three hundred interviews, Larson weaves a narrative that expresses the spirit of Chicago’s ensemble ethos: the voices of celebrities such as Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed Asner, George Wendt, Michael Shannon, and Tracy Letts comingle with stories from designers, composers, and others who have played a crucial role in making Chicago theater so powerful, influential, and unique. Among many other topics, this book explores the early days of the fabled Compass Players and the legendary Second City in the ‘50s and ‘60s; the rise of acclaimed ensembles like Steppenwolf in the ‘70s; the explosion of storefront and neighborhood companies in the ‘80s; and the enduring global influence of the city as the center of improv training and performance.

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1572848057

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A Trip to Colombia

Highlights of Its Spanish Colonial Heritage

By: Mark J. Curran

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A Trip to Colombia

Highlights of Its Spanish Colonial Heritage

By: Mark J. Curran

Coming of Age with the Jesuits chronicles a young mans formative years from 1959 to 1968 studying on the undergraduate level at Rockhurst College in Kansas City, Missouri, and for the PhD at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. Between junior and senior years, Curran had his first educational experience in Latin America studying at the National University of Mexico and traveling to Guatemala. This would lead to an increase in his love of languages and area studies and a future teaching career committed to the same at Arizona State University. The book is not an academic treatise on the Jesuits or their method of study, the Ratio Studiorum, but rather a chronicle of the experiences in their schools by a young man introduced to Jesuit ways and discipline followed by serious study along with college fun and travel. Students from the 1960s will surely recall, relate to, and enjoy similar moments in their own days with the Jesuits. The book chronicles as well the ongoing process of growing up of a small-town farm boy experiencing the big city, college, foreign travel, and the next step of serious study with more precise career goals on the graduate level.

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1466979100

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Latino Protestants in America

Growing and Diverse

By: Mark T. Mulder,Aida I. Ramos,Gerardo Martí

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Latino Protestants in America

Growing and Diverse

By: Mark T. Mulder,Aida I. Ramos,Gerardo Martí

Latino Protestantism is growing rapidly in the United States. Researchers estimate that by 2030 half of all Latinos in America will be Protestant. This remarkable growth is not just about numbers. The rise of Latino Protestants will impact the changing nature of American politics, economics, and religion. Latino Protestants in America takes readers inside the numbers to highlight the many reasons Latino Protestants are growing as well as the diversity of this group. The book brings together the best existing scholarship on this group with original research to offer a nuanced picture of Latino Protestants in America, from worship practices to political engagement. The narrative helps readers move beyond misconceptions about Latino religion and offers a window into the diverse ways that religion plays out in real life. Latino Protestants in America is an essential resource for anyone interested in the beliefs and practices of this group, as well as the implications for its growth and areas for further study.

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1442256559

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Chicken Soup for the Latino Soul

Celebrating La Comunidad Latina

By: Jack Canfield,Mark Victor Hansen

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Chicken Soup for the Latino Soul

Celebrating La Comunidad Latina

By: Jack Canfield,Mark Victor Hansen

Inspiring, heartwarming and humorous, this special story collection celebrates Latino life and community across the country.

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Simon and Schuster

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1453279547

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The Changing Political South

How Minorities and Women Are Transforming the Region

By: Charles S Bullock III,Distinguished University Professor of Public and International Affairs Charles S Bullock III,Associate Professor in the Schar School of Policy and Government Jeremy D Mayer,Jeremy D Mayer,Distinguished University Professor Emerit Susan A MacManus,Susan A MacManus,Mark J Rozell

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The Changing Political South

How Minorities and Women Are Transforming the Region

The phenomenal growth of minority populations in the South, particularly Latinos and Asians, is quickly transforming the region's politics. Some argue that demography is destiny, and yet the analyses presented in The Changing Political South demonstrate little such certainty about the future competitiveness of the two major parties in the South. This volume substantiates the strong and persistent Democratic leanings of Black voters and a majority of women, yet it finds that the rising minority populations' votes are increasingly "up for grabs" by the two major parties. How the two parties fare in the future of Southern politics will be driven largely by their abilities to reach these new voters.

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Oxford University Press

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0197756980

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Meanings as Species

By: Mark Richard

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Meanings as Species

By: Mark Richard

Mark Richard presents an original picture of meaning according to which a word's meaning is analogous to the biological lineages we call species. His primary thesis is that a word's meaning - in the sense of what one needs to track in order to be a competent speaker - is the collection of assumptions its users make in using it and expect their hearers to recognize as being made. Meaning is something that is spread across a population, inherited by each new generation of speakers from the last, and typically evolving in so far as what constitutes a meaning changes in virtue of the interactions of speakers with their (linguistic and social) environment. Meanings as Species develops and defends the analogy between the biological and the linguistic, and includes a discussion of the senses in which the processes of meaning change are and are not like evolution via natural selection. Richard argues that thinking of meanings as species supports Quine's insights about analyticity without rendering talk about meaning theoretically useless. He also discusses the relations between meaning as what the competent speaker knows about her language, meaning as the determinant of reference and truth conditions, and meaning qua what determines what sentence uses say. This book contains insightful discussions of a wide range of topics in the philosophy of language, including: relations between meaning and philosophical analysis, the project of 'conceptual engineering', the senses in which meaning is and is not compositional, the degree to which to which referential meaning is indeterminate, and what such indeterminacy might tells us about propositional attitudes like belief and assertion.

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0192580566

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Latino Baseball's Hottest Hitters

By: Mark Stewart

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Latino Baseball's Hottest Hitters

By: Mark Stewart

A history of Latino baseball players in the United States, along with individual biographies of current star players, concentrating on hitters.

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0761325670

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Fair and Effective Representation?

Debating Electoral Reform and Minority Rights

By: Mark E. Rush,Richard Lee Engstrom

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Fair and Effective Representation?

Debating Electoral Reform and Minority Rights

By: Mark E. Rush,Richard Lee Engstrom

Two experts on political representation, voting rights, and the election process debate the most pertinent issues of electoral reform and assess them in the context of the Founders' vision of representation and minority rights. Mark E. Rush and Richard L. Engstrom discuss the promises and pitfalls of electoral reform--specifically, the merits of converting from the traditional single-member district to some form of proportional representation. The authors examine the shortcomings of the existing methods of elections (such as gerrymandering, low turnout, voter apathy, and underrepresentation of minorities and women), debate the merits of converting to proportional representation, ask whether it would address the imperfections of the current system, and investigate the extent to which proportional representation adheres to the Founders' (particularly Madison's) plan for representation. With an introduction by esteemed political scientist Bruce E. Cain, this is an essential text for courses in voting rights and behavior, elections, and American political thought.

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0847692124

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Hispanic-Latino Entrepreneurship

Viewpoints of Practitioners

By: J. Mark Munoz,Michelle Ingram Spain

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Hispanic-Latino Entrepreneurship

Viewpoints of Practitioners

By: J. Mark Munoz,Michelle Ingram Spain

The Hispanic-Latino community is large, expanding, and an important contributor to the U.S. economy. Numbering over 50 million, Hispanic-Latinos currently represent about 16% of the population. Hispanic-Latinos engage in a diversity of jobs that help keep the American economic engine running. The practice of entrepreneurship has been on the rise with over 2.3 million business in the United States categorized as Hispanic-owned, generating over $345 billion in sales. This book examines the entrepreneurial mindset of Hispanic-Latinos in the United States. With limited literature on the subject, the authors created a pioneering book that captures the viewpoints of real-life Hispanic-Latino entrepreneurs. Using a 15-item questionnaire, the authors obtained information on entrepreneurial intent, goals, and business strategies utilized. This book highlights real world business experiences, inlcuding challenges relating to entrepreneurial pursuits, and the importance of hardwork, discipline, and a positive mindset in the success of an enterprise.

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1606493574

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New Methods for Measuring and Analyzing Segregation

By: Mark Fossett

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New Methods for Measuring and Analyzing Segregation

By: Mark Fossett

This book is open access under a CC BY-NC 2.5 license. This book introduces new methods for measuring and analyzing residential segregation. It begins by placing all popular segregation indices in the “difference of group means” framework wherein index scores can be obtained as simple differences of group means on individual-level residential attainments scored from area racial composition. Drawing on the insight that in this framework index scores are additively determined by individual residential attainments, the book shows that the level of segregation in a given city can be equated to the effect of group membership (e.g., race) on individual residential attainments. This unifies separate research traditions in the field by joining the analysis of segregation at the aggregate level with the analysis of residential attainments for individuals. Next it shows how segregation analysis can be extended by using multivariate attainment models to assess the impact of group membership (i.e., the level of segregation for a city) while including controls for other relevant individual characteristics (e.g., income, education, language, nativity, etc.). It then illustrates how one can use these models to quantitatively assess the extent to which segregation traces to impacts of group membership on residential attainments versus other factors such as group differences in income. The book then shows how micro-level attainment models can be used to study macro-level variation in segregation; specifically, by estimating multi-level models of individual residential attainments to assess how the effect of group membership (i.e., segregation index scores) vary with city characteristics. Finally, the book introduces refined versions of popular indices that are free of the vexing problem of upward bias. This improves the quality of segregation measurement directly at the level of individual cases and expanding the number of cases that can be safely included in empirical studies.

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Springer

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331941304X

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Social Psychology

1999-2000 Edition

By: Mark H. Davis

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Social Psychology

1999-2000 Edition

By: Mark H. Davis

[TofC Cont.] Social influence: Making sense of the nonsensical, an analysis of Jonestown / Neal Osherow; Committed heart / A.R. Pratkanis and E. Aronson; What is the influence of one flower given / A.R. Pratkanis and E. Aronson -- Social relationships: A nation of hermits, the loss of community / T. DeAngelis; Laughs, rhythmic bursts of social glue / N. Angier; Up from gorilla land, the hidden logic of love and lust / R. Wright -- Prejudice, discrimination, and stereotyping: Prejudice is a habit that can be broken / B. Azar; Breaking the prejudice habit / P.G. Devine; Psychologists examine attacks on homosexuals / P. Freiberg; Crimes against humanity / W. Churchill; Gendered media, the influence of media on views of gender / J.T. Wood -- Aggression: Biology of violence / R. Wright; A violence in the blood / S. Richardson; In an angry world, lessons for emotional self-control / D. Goleman -- Helping: Roots of good and evil / Geoffrey Cowley -- Group processes: Group decision fiascoes continue, space shuttle challenger and a revised groupthink framework / G. Moorhead, R. Ference, and C.P. Neck; Blowup / M. Gladwell.

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0070400873

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Graber and Wilbur's Family Medicine Examination and Board Review, Fourth Edition

By: Mark Graber,Jason K. Wilbur

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Graber and Wilbur's Family Medicine Examination and Board Review, Fourth Edition

By: Mark Graber,Jason K. Wilbur

The #1 review book for the Family Medicine Board Examination – updated with a new full-color design! The renowned Family Practice Examination and Board Review is now Graber and Wilbur’s Family Medicine Examination & Board Review, the perfect way to prepare for the primary and recertification exam in family medicine and for licensure exams. This engagingly written study guide has been completely updated with a new full-color design and is enhanced by powerful new learning aids, including 50 additional questions to the already comprehensive final exam, and chapter-ending clinical pearls that consolidate high-yield information. You will also, of course, find the humor, wit, and approachable tone that have brought the book legions of enthusiastic – and appreciative – fans. New to this edition! Full color layout Clinical pearls at the end of each chapter to highlight key takeaways 50 brand new final exam questions Numbered cases for easy reference Outstanding features from the previous edition: More than 350 progressive case studies that reflect the realities of clinical practice and prepare you for your exams 29 chapters based on body system and elements of patient care A comprehensive final exam (nearly 200 questions) with answers referenced to pages in the book Detailed answer explanations that describe not only why an answer is correct, but why the other answers are wrong Comprehensive coverage of ALL topics on the boards and recertifying exam Super-effective learning aids such as Quick Quizzes, Helpful Tips, learning objectives, clinical pearls, and more Color photographs of conditions most easily diagnosed by appearance An outstanding refresher for primary care physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners

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1259589773

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Churches, Cultures, and Leadership

A Practical Theology of Congregations and Ethnicities

By: Mark Lau Branson,Juan F. Martinez

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Churches, Cultures, and Leadership

A Practical Theology of Congregations and Ethnicities

By: Mark Lau Branson,Juan F. Martinez

In a world that is more culturally diverse than ever, pastors and lay leaders need skills and competencies to serve in multicultural contexts. This rich blend of astute analysis and practical guidance offers a praxis of paying attention, study, and discernment that leads to genuine reconciliation and shared life empowered by the gospel.

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InterVarsity Press

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1514002884

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A California State of Mind

The Conflicted Voter in a Changing World

By: Mark Baldassare

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A California State of Mind

The Conflicted Voter in a Changing World

By: Mark Baldassare

Mark Baldassare, one of California's leading public opinion experts, gives an authoritative and highly informative view of the state during its recent years of prosperity and more recent economic insecurity. Based on findings of the most comprehensive public opinion survey in the state, this book examines the beliefs, concerns, and public policy preferences of Californians during the 1990s, focusing in particular on Californians' deep and ongoing distrust of government and the way this distrust has shaped the recent political climate. A California State of Mind combines an incisive analysis of long-term trends—such as population growth and changing demography—with up-to-date discussions of how the recent electricity crisis and the September 11 terrorist attacks have affected residents' distrust of government, making this book a key source for Californians as they consider the future. A joint publication with the Public Policy Institute of California

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0520929543

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Latino Baseball's Finest Fielders

By: Mark Stewart

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Latino Baseball's Finest Fielders

By: Mark Stewart

A history of Latino baseball players in the United States, along with individual biographies of current star players, concentrating on fielders.

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0761325662

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Communication Realities in a "post-racial" Society

What the U.S. Public Really Thinks about Barack Obama

By: Mark P. Orbe

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Communication Realities in a "post-racial" Society

What the U.S. Public Really Thinks about Barack Obama

By: Mark P. Orbe

This book seeks to go beyond existing public polls regarding Barack Obama, and instead offers a comprehensive treatment of public perceptions that resist mass generalizations based on race, gender, age, political affiliation, or geographical location. Drawing from a large national qualitative data set generated by 333 diverse participants from twelve different states across six U.S. regions, Mark P. Orbe offers a comprehensive look into public perceptions of Barack Obama's communication style, race matters, and the role of the media in 21st century politics. Communication Realities in a "Post-Racial" Society: What the U.S. Public Really Thinks about Barack Obama is the first of its kind in that it uses the voices of everyday U.S. Americans to advance our understanding of how identity politics influence public perceptions. The strength of a book such as this one lies within the power of the diverse perspectives of hundreds of participants. Each chapter features extended comments from rural volunteer fire fighters in southern Ohio, African American men in Oakland, CA, religious communities in Alabama; New England senior citizens; military families from southern Virginia; Tea Party members from Nebraska; business and community leaders from North Carolina; individuals currently unemployed and/or underemployed in Connecticut; college students from predominately White, Black, and Hispanic-serving institutions of higher learning; and others. As such, it is the first book that is based on comments from multiple perspectives - something that allows a deeper understanding that hasn't been possible with public polls, media sound bites, and political commentary. It is a must read for scholars interested in contemporary communication in a time when "post-racial" declarations are met with resistance and political junkies who seek an advanced understanding of the peculiarities of rapidly changing political realities.

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Lexington Books

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0739169912

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A House Divided

Six Belief Systems Struggling for America's Soul

By: Mark Gerzon

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A House Divided

Six Belief Systems Struggling for America's Soul

By: Mark Gerzon

Gerzon, a professional mediator and consultant to the Rockefeller Foundation, proposes a series of community-building endeavors...[and] makes astute use of printed sources to back up his arguments."-Kirkus.

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Tarcher

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0874778743

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Towards A Pentecostal Theology of Praxis

A Case Study

By: John Mark Robeck

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Towards A Pentecostal Theology of Praxis

A Case Study

By: John Mark Robeck

This book outlines a Pentecostal theology of praxis while also providing a concrete example of how such a theology is fleshed out. By investigating various elements of Pentecostal and Liberation theologies and highlighting various similarities and differences between the two camps, John Mark Robeck constructs a framework through which a Pentecostal theology of praxis might be observed. Taking a step further, he offers a case study of three Pentecostal churches in El Salvador as an example of how such a theology is lived out. Robeck examines the lives of the pastors of these congregations, the engagement of these congregations in activities of social engagement that serve to bring about various forms of liberation, as well as the participation of the congregations and their communities in transformative actions which serve to bring about real change.

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1978710399

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Culture Shock! California

By: Mark Cramer

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Culture Shock! California

By: Mark Cramer

Whether you travel for business, pleasure, or a combination of the two, the ever-popular Culture Shock! series belongs in your backpack or briefcase. Get the nuts-and-bolts information you need to survive and thrive wherever you go. Culture Shock! country guides are easy-to-read, accurate, and entertaining crash courses in local customs and etiquette. Culture Shock! practical guides offer the inside information you need whether you're a student, a parent, a globetrotter, or a working traveler. Culture Shock! at your Door guides equip you for daily life in some of the world's most cosmopolitan cities. And Culture Shock! Success Secrets guides offer relevant, practical information with the real-life insights and cultural know-how that can make the difference between business success and failure.Each Culture Shock! title is written by someone who's lived and worked in the country, and each book is packed with practical, accurate, and enjoyable information to help you find your way and feel at home.

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