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Criticizing Science

Stephen Jay Gould and the Struggle for American Democracy

By: Myrna Perez

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Criticizing Science

Stephen Jay Gould and the Struggle for American Democracy

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This work is an examination of the criticisms of science from both left- and right-wing political movements through the lens of the scientist Stephen Jay Gould"--

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1421450151

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Therapeutic Alliances with Families

Empowering Clients in Challenging Cases

By: Valentín Escudero,Myrna L. Friedlander

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Therapeutic Alliances with Families

Empowering Clients in Challenging Cases

By: Valentín Escudero,Myrna L. Friedlander

This practical breakthrough introduces a robust framework for family and couples therapy specifically designed for working with difficult, entrenched, and court-mandated situations. Using an original model (the System for Observing Family Therapy Alliances, or SOFTA) suitable to therapists across theoretical lines, the authors detail special challenges, empirically-supported strategies, and alliance-building interventions organized around common types of ongoing couple and family conflicts. Copious case examples illustrate how therapists can empower family members to discover their agency, find resources to address tough challenges, and especially repair their damaged relationships. These guidelines also show how to work effectively within multiple relationships in a family without compromising therapist focus, client individuality, or client safety. Included in the coverage: Using the therapeutic alliance to empower couples and families Couples’ cross-complaints Engaging reluctant adolescents...and their parents Parenting in isolation, with or without a partner Child maltreatment: creating therapeutic alliances with survivors of relational trauma Disadvantaged, multi-stressed families: adrift in a sea of professional helpers Empowering through the alliance: a practical formulation Therapeutic Alliances with Families offers powerful new tools for social workers, mental health professionals, and practitioners working in couple and family therapy cases with reluctant clients and seeking specific, practical case examples and resources for alliance-related interventions.

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Springer

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3319593692

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9783319593692

Pain Management

Fact versus Fiction

By: Myrna Chandler Goldstein,Mark A. Goldstein MD

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Pain Management

Fact versus Fiction

By: Myrna Chandler Goldstein,Mark A. Goldstein MD

This accessibly written book examines the most commonly used substances and techniques for managing pain, exploring why they work (or don't), their risks and benefits, and key research findings regarding their use. No one is a stranger to pain. From sudden injuries to post-operative discomfort to nagging aches and stiffness, pain is an unwelcome but familiar part of life. There are numerous methods for managing pain, but it can be difficult to know which is the best fit and to separate truth from hype. Pain Management: Fact versus Fiction examines 30 well-known options for combating pain, whether acute or chronic. Utilizing a standardized structure, each entry discusses a particular substance or technique's origins and underlying principles, how and in what context it's used, and its advantages and disadvantages. Summaries of key research studies are included to help readers better determine which treatments may be a good choice for them. Introductory materials give readers a foundational understanding of what pain is, how it's categorized and measured, and the impact it can have on individualS&Rsquo; physical and psychological well-being. A Further Reading section at the end of each entry points readers toward additional resources to expand and deepen their knowledge.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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9798216126416

Most Scandalous Woman

Magda Portal and the Dream of Revolution in Peru

By: Myrna Ivonne Wallace Fuentes

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Most Scandalous Woman

Magda Portal and the Dream of Revolution in Peru

By: Myrna Ivonne Wallace Fuentes

In 1926 a young Peruvian woman picked up a gun, wrested her infant daughter from her husband, and liberated herself from the constraints of a patriarchal society. Magda Portal, a poet and journalist, would become one of Latin America’s most successful and controversial politicians. In this richly nuanced portrayal of Portal, historian Myrna Ivonne Wallace Fuentes chronicles the dramatic rise and fall of this prominent twentieth-century revolutionary within the broader history of leftist movements, gender politics, and literary modernism in Latin America. An early member of bohemian circles in Lima, La Paz, and Mexico City, Portal distinguished herself as the sole female founder of the American Popular Revolutionary Alliance (APRA). A leftist but non-Communist movement, APRA would dominate Peru’s politics for five decades. Through close analysis of primary sources, including Portal’s own poetry, correspondence, and other writings, Most Scandalous Woman illuminates Portal’s pivotal work in creating and leading APRA during its first twenty years, as well as her efforts to mobilize women as active participants in political and social change. Despite her successes, Portal broke with APRA in 1950 under bitter circumstances. Wallace Fuentes analyzes how sexism in politics interfered with Portal’s political ambitions, explores her relationships with family members and male peers, and discusses the ramifications of her scandalous love life. In charting the complex trajectory of Portal’s life and career, Most Scandalous Woman reveals what moves people to become revolutionaries, and the gendered limitations of their revolutionary alliances, in an engrossing narrative that brings to life Latin American revolutionary politics.

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University of Oklahoma Press

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0806159723

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9780806159720

It Happened in Miami, the Magic City

An Oral History

By: Myrna Katz Frommer,Harvey Frommer

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It Happened in Miami, the Magic City

An Oral History

By: Myrna Katz Frommer,Harvey Frommer

Just in time for the one-hundredth anniversary of Miami Beach, It Happened in Miami, the Magic City: An Oral History features nearly seventy fabulous voices including more than fifteen mini-memorists, telling stories, offering perceptions on subject matter as far back as memory allows up to the exciting headlines of today. Sun and fun, yes, but the story is much more than that. We are there through the dramatic days of World War II, the segregated south that Miami was, Meyer Lansky and cops and robbers, the Cocaine Cowboys, the post–war glamour of the flashy hotels and famed architect Morris Lapidius, the Fountainbleau and Eden Roc, the Jewish presence and contributions, the swinging Rat Pack of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr. We are witness to Muhammad Ali and the iconic Fifth Street Gym, the preserving of art deco, the days of the Mariel and Pedro Pan and the Cuban impact. We are brought inside modern day Miami—an international city, a place of culture and dreamers, a city of tomorrow.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1589799518

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9781589799516

Vitamins and Minerals

Fact versus Fiction

By: Myrna Chandler Goldstein,Mark A. Goldstein MD

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Vitamins and Minerals

Fact versus Fiction

By: Myrna Chandler Goldstein,Mark A. Goldstein MD

This accessible reference profiles the vitamins and minerals most important to human health, presenting information in an easy-to-use format and summarizing the findings of key research studies. Everyone knows that vitamins and minerals are nonnegotiable components of optimal health. But what exactly do these substances do in the body, and how much of each is needed? What happens if an individual ingests too little or too much of a particular vitamin or mineral? Which foods are the best sources of them, and are dietary supplements a safe alternative? Do certain vitamins and minerals offer protection against certain diseases and medical conditions? Vitamins and Minerals: Fact versus Fiction provides answers to these and many other questions in an accessible format, backed by summaries of key research findings. This book cuts through the confusion and hype that surround the nutrition and supplements industries to offer readers clear guidance founded on solid medical research. A standardized chapter structure and several appendices make the most important information readily available, while introductory essays explore fundamental topics—such as different types of intake recommendations and how they're determined—in greater depth.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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ISBN 13

9798216162339

Treatments for Anxiety

Fact versus Fiction

By: Myrna Chandler Goldstein,Mark A. Goldstein MD

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Treatments for Anxiety

Fact versus Fiction

By: Myrna Chandler Goldstein,Mark A. Goldstein MD

This book examines 25 well-known and well-studied options for combating anxiety. These include first-line treatments such as benzodiazepines, SSRIs, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), as well as complementary modalities such as animal therapy, exercise, and dietary supplements. Utilizing a standardized structure, each entry discusses a particular treatment's origins and underlying principles, how and in what contexts it's used, and potential side effects and risks. Summaries of key research studies are included to help readers better understand the scientific community's findings. An introductory essay offers a broad overview of anxiety disorders and explains how these conditions are different from the day-to-day worries all individuals experience. The introduction also highlights different assessment tools clinicians use to gauge the presence and severity of various anxiety disorders. A further readings section at the end of each entry points readers toward additional resources to expand and deepen their knowledge.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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ISBN 13

9798765111802

Healthy Oils

Fact versus Fiction

By: Myrna Chandler Goldstein,Mark A. Goldstein MD

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Healthy Oils

Fact versus Fiction

By: Myrna Chandler Goldstein,Mark A. Goldstein MD

Used in moderation, many oils can be beneficial to one's diet and lifestyle. This book presents accurate information on more than two dozen oils, examining the health claims associated with popular oils along with the clinical research findings. In the past, consumers were warned to avoid eating foods made with coconut oil, but more recently opinions about this oil have shifted. Many people now consider olive oil to be the most healthful—but is there truth behind this idea? Today's consumers are constantly bombarded with claims regarding consumption of oils, yet references to the scientific studies assumedly behind these statements are rare. This book dispels the common myths about oils, examines the health claims associated with popular oils and fats, and presents useful information backed by scientific findings. The book's 47 entries cover common oils such as canola and olive oil to less commonly used oils, such as argan, avocado, and krill oil. The research results are gathered from international, peer-reviewed journals, providing readers with information from credible sources. An ideal resource for nutritionists, nutrition students, and anyone seeking scientifically backed information about the health benefits of oils, Healthy Oils: Fact versus Fiction serves as an indispensible tool for making informed health decisions.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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ISBN 13

9798216095262

Modular Deficits in Alzheimer-type Dementia

By: Myrna F. Schwartz

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Modular Deficits in Alzheimer-type Dementia

By: Myrna F. Schwartz

Bringing models and methods of cognitive neuropsychology to bear on the study of dementing disorders, these contributions present sound evidence that diseases of the Alzheimer type compromise brain function in a highly selective manner, affecting some aspects of cognition while sparing others. Included are original case studies that explore in detail the nature of the linguistic, semantic, and visuoperceptual disorders in patients with degenerative dementias. The book pursues a number of themes with important ramifications for the study of higher mental functions. By exploring the neurocognitive modules that are the targets of degenerative processes, it shows that Alzheimer's disease is not one disease but a complex of disease states, that clinical diversity is an essential feature of Alzheimer's disease and Alzheimer-type dementia, that this diversity reflects to a large extent the differential involvement of particular neural systems that support cognition, and that when suitable methods and models are applied, studies of Alzheimer-type dementia can expand our understanding of basic brain-behavior relations. Myrna F. Schwartz is Director of the Neuropsychology Research Laboratory at Moss Rehabilitation Hospital in Philadelphia. Contributors:M. Moscovitch and C. Umilta, M. F. Schwartz, J. A. Stark, A. R. Damasio, G. W. Van Hoesen, B. T. Hyman, J. B. Chawluk, M. Grossman, J. A. Calcano-Perez, A. Alavi, H. I. Hurtig, M. Reivich, A. Martin, J. Baron, M. Moscovitch, H. Chertkow, D. Bub, E. M. Saffran, E. J. Fitzpatrick-DeSalme, H. B. Coslett.

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MIT Press

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0262192985

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9780262192989

20 years of independent cinema

By: Carlos Augusto Dauzacker Brandão,Myrna Silveira Brandão

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20 years of independent cinema

By: Carlos Augusto Dauzacker Brandão,Myrna Silveira Brandão

Every January, from 1996 to 2016, while I was suffering with summer in Rio I received snowy news from the Sundance Festival through Carlos Brandão and his partner Myrna. In those 20 years, Carlos and Myrna were my main source of information about independent world cinema. It is a great joy to see all this material gathered in a book. Carlos was a passionate researcher and, along with Myrna, an experienced reporter. Their interviews and reports on films and directors that have passed through Sundance have the mark of someone who saw everything up close. And knew how to tell it. Carlos Alberto Mattos – Film Critic When Robert Redford founded the nonprofit Sundance Institute in 1981, the intense creativity of American independent cinema in the 70’s was too distant. The Festival came to redefine the characteristics of a cinema that was becoming more conservative and less daring, as a reflection of the Reagan years. Betting on risk and dissonant and plural voices, Sundance knew how to reveal innovative directors and organize “Script Development Programs” in different parts of the world, starting with Brazil. The geopolitics of independent cinema would never be the same. Sundance marked the resumption of Brazilian Cinema after the disastrous government of President Collor. It was one of the first international festival to embrace our cinematography at that time and few critics and journalists followed this movement as closely as Carlos Augusto Brandão. With his inseparable Myrna, Carlos foresaw what was still under construction. He covered the Festival from the start, collecting precious interviews from young new-comers. I cannot remember Sundance without thinking about Carlos, his remarks and always relevant and sensitive questions, publishing stories that dimensioned the revival of Brazilian Cinema. These testimonies comprise this precious "20 Years of Independent Cinema". The interviews gathered here tell not only the story of the renaissance of independent cinema in different latitudes, but also speak of the intense passion that Carlos had for cinema. His texts make him both a witness and co-author of a cinema in transformation. Walter Salles – Film-Maker

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Autografia

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6559434060

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9786559434060

How Technology, Social Media, and Current Events Profoundly Affect Adolescents

By: Founding Chief Emeritus Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine Department of Pediatrics Mark A Goldstein M D,Independent Scholar Myrna Chandler Goldstein

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How Technology, Social Media, and Current Events Profoundly Affect Adolescents

By: Founding Chief Emeritus Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine Department of Pediatrics Mark A Goldstein M D,Independent Scholar Myrna Chandler Goldstein

How Technology, the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Current Events Profoundly Affect Adolescents examines contemporary issues and events and their impact on the biological, psychological, and social domains in adolescents. The book contains 18 chapters including sleep, obesity, depression, suicidality, racism, LGBTQ, poverty, and war. With over 750 references cited, the work reviews the complexity of current adolescent problems and how they interrelate with one another.

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329

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Oxford University Press

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0197640737

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9780197640739

Healthy Herbs

Fact versus Fiction

By: Myrna Chandler Goldstein,Mark A. Goldstein MD

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Healthy Herbs

Fact versus Fiction

By: Myrna Chandler Goldstein,Mark A. Goldstein MD

Consolidating unbiased, peer-reviewed information from many sources, this book provides a one-stop resource on the use and health benefits of 50 different herbs. While the use of herbs and herbal supplements seem an attractive alternate to man-made therapies, such use is often inspired by anecdotal evidence rather than sound clinical research. Healthy Herbs: Fact versus Fiction examines the health claims associated with 50 popular herbs and coalesces the clinical findings on these natural substances. This useful resource examines the history and use of herbs and will ultimately help readers make informed decisions regarding these natural therapies. The findings in the book are culled from credible sources such as international, peer-reviewed journals, providing nomenclature, history, common usage, effectiveness, and additional suggested reading on selected herbs and herbal supplements. Rather than advocating for or against alternative medicine or herb use, the book provides authoritative, unbiased, and evidence-based information so the health conscious can make informed decisions for themselves.

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321

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313397813

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9780313397813

Simple Thoughts To Color Every Season

By: Myrna Badgerow

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Simple Thoughts To Color Every Season

By: Myrna Badgerow

A collection of the author's quotes, some simple thoughts, and bits of wisdom she has collected over the years. Some are humorous and some are very serious. Some will bring a smile while others may bring a tear.

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Lulu.com

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1329832825

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9781329832824

The 50 Healthiest Habits and Lifestyle Changes

By: Myrna Chandler Goldstein,Mark A. Goldstein MD

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The 50 Healthiest Habits and Lifestyle Changes

By: Myrna Chandler Goldstein,Mark A. Goldstein MD

This book summarizes the findings of scientific research studies to provide readers with straightforward information on a wide variety of healthy habits and the factors that may make them difficult to follow. How can taking a yearly vacation serve to improve your health? Is there any scientific proof that skipping breakfast is detrimental to one's health? Americans are constantly bombarded with health tips from magazines, television, the Internet, and other media, but much of this information can be inaccurate. The 50 Healthiest Habits and Lifestyle Changes provides authoritative, research-based information on habits that are important for everyone, but especially teens and young adults. This easy-to-read book highlights 50 habits for promoting physical as well as mental/emotional and social health. Each entry describes a healthy habit, explains the benefits of that habit, and examines the supporting research and statistics. The book also provides information on major barriers and problems related to each habit and discusses how habits are formed and maintained, covering topics such as positive and negative reinforcement, reward loops, and brain chemistry. Each entry has a section of references and resources that enables readers to conduct their own follow-up research.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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ISBN 13

9798216041221

Ocular Diseases of Companion Animals (Diagnosis, Medical and Surgical Therapy)

By: Bianca Bauer,Nora Denk,Corinna Eule,Bruce Grahn,Kate Myrna,Chantale Pinard,Lynne Sandmeyer,Benhard M. Spiess

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Ocular Diseases of Companion Animals (Diagnosis, Medical and Surgical Therapy)

By: Bianca Bauer,Nora Denk,Corinna Eule,Bruce Grahn,Kate Myrna,Chantale Pinard,Lynne Sandmeyer,Benhard M. Spiess

This electronic book was created to facilitate veterinarians and students of veterinary medicine in their pursuit of knowledge regarding the diagnosis and medical and surgical therapy of ocular diseases in companion animals. The electronic format allows several features that bound books lack which is exciting for us as authors and teachers in the Universities and continuing education class rooms across the world. The challenges are numerous for the ophthalmology professor in establishing a curriculum and providing a reference that is current, illustrated with color photos, videos, and illustrations, and within a student’s budget. In addition the text needs to be easily updated and should allow for self directed learning. We have focused our thoughts on these challenges as we developed and wrote this electronic book.

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608

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Bruce H. Grahn, Bernhard M. Spiess

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0993642608

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9780993642609

Spin Sisters

How the Women of the Media Sell Unhappiness --- and Liberalism --- to the Women of America

By: Myrna Blyth

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Spin Sisters

How the Women of the Media Sell Unhappiness --- and Liberalism --- to the Women of America

By: Myrna Blyth

Myrna Blyth, former editor-in-chief of Ladies' Home Journal, was part of the Spin Sisters media elite for over twenty years. In Spin Sisters, she tells the truth about the business she knows so well---its power and influence, its manipulations, and frequently misguided politics. Spin Sisters is an eye-opener that will change the way you think about a major influence on your life---and about yourself.

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St. Martin's Press

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1429970952

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9781429970952

Professional Development for EMI Faculty in Mexico

The Case of Bilingual, International, and Sustainable Universities

By: Myrna Escalona Sibaja

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Professional Development for EMI Faculty in Mexico

The Case of Bilingual, International, and Sustainable Universities

By: Myrna Escalona Sibaja

Despite Mexico’s implementation of a bilingual model in its tertiary education programmes, this book is the first contribution to knowledge regarding EMI in Mexico. The author introduces readers to the Mexican higher education context before providing detailed information regarding the technological and polytechnic subsystem, where EMI has been implemented since 2012. The volume details a pilot and case study conducted in Mexican universities as well as the research findings and conclusions. It closes with recommendations, as well as suggestions for further research. The book explores the implications for the continuous professional development and training for lecturers in the current shift to EMI in Bilingual, International, and Sustainable (BIS) universities. This volume will be of particular interest to researchers in EMI and bilingualism.

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Routledge

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1000035603

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9781000035605

Criticizing Science

Stephen Jay Gould and the Struggle for American Democracy

By: Myrna Perez

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Criticizing Science

Stephen Jay Gould and the Struggle for American Democracy

By: Myrna Perez

This work is an examination of the criticisms of science from both left- and right-wing political movements through the lens of the scientist Stephen Jay Gould"--

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