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Tone of Voice and Mind

The Connections Between Intonation, Emotion, Cognition, and Consciousness

By: Norman D. Cook

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Tone of Voice and Mind

The Connections Between Intonation, Emotion, Cognition, and Consciousness

By: Norman D. Cook

Tone of Voice and Mind is a synthesis of findings from neurophysiology (how neurons produce subjective feeling), neuropsychology (how the human cerebral hemispheres undertake complementary information-processing), intonation studies (how the emotions are encoded in the tone of voice), and music perception (how human beings hear and feel harmony). The focus is on the psychological characteristics that distinguish us from other primate species. At a neuronal level, we are just another mammalian species, but the functional specialization of the human cerebral hemispheres has resulted in three outstanding, uniquely-human talents: language, tool-usage and music. To understand how the human brain coordinates those behaviors is to understand who we are. (Series B)

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John Benjamins Publishing

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9027251746

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9789027251749

The Hard Count

The Political and Social Challenges of Census Mobilization

By: D. Sunshine Hillygus,Norman H. Nie,Kenneth Prewitt,Heili Pals

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The Hard Count

The Political and Social Challenges of Census Mobilization

By: D. Sunshine Hillygus,Norman H. Nie,Kenneth Prewitt,Heili Pals

American democracy relies on an accurate census to fairly allocate political representation and billions of dollars in federal funds. Declining participation in previous censuses and a general waning of civic engagement in society raised the possibility that the 2000 count would miss many Americans—disproportionately ethnic and racial minorities—depriving them of their share of influence in American society and yielding an unfair distribution of federal resources. Faced with this possibility, the Census Bureau launched a massive mobilization campaign to encourage Americans to complete and return their census forms. In The Hard Count, former Census Bureau director Kenneth Prewitt, D. Sunshine Hillygus, Norman H. Nie, and Heili Pals present a rigorous evaluation of this campaign. Can a busy, mobile, disengaged public be motivatived to participate in this civic activity? Using a rich set of data and drawing on theories of civic mobilization, political persuasion, and media effects, the authors assess the factors that influenced participation in the 2000 census.. The Hard Count profiles a watershed moment in the history of the American census. As the mobilization campaign was underway, political opposition to the census sprang up, citing privacy issues and seeking to limit the kind of data the census could collect. Hillygus, Nie, Prewitt, and Pals analyze the competing effects of the mobilization campaign and the privacy controversy on public attitudes and cooperation with the census. Using an internet based survey, the authors tracked a representative sample of Americans over time to gauge changes in census attitudes, privacy concerns, and their eventual decision whether or not to return their census form. The study uniquely captures the public's exposure to census advertising, community mobilization, and news stories, and was designed so people could view video clips and photos of actual campaign advertisements on their sets in their homes. The authors find that the Census Bureau campaign did in fact raise awareness of the census and census participation. The mobilization campaign was especially effective at increasing participation among groups historically undercounted by the census. They also find that census participation would have been higher if not for the privacy controversy, which discouraged many people from cooperating with the census and led others to omit information from their census form. The findings of The Hard Count have important policy implications for future census counts and offer theoretical insights regarding the influence of mobilization campaigns on civic participation. The goal of full and equal cooperation with the decennial census and other government surveys is an important national priority. The Hard Count shows that a mobilization campaign can dramatically increase voluntary participation in the decennial headcount and identifies emerging social and political challenges that may threaten future census counts and contribute to the growing fragility of our national statistical system.. A Volume in the Russell Sage Foundation Census Series

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Russell Sage Foundation

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1610442881

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9781610442886

Harmony, Perspective, and Triadic Cognition

By: Norman D. Cook

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Harmony, Perspective, and Triadic Cognition

By: Norman D. Cook

This book addresses the difference between the mental processes of animals and those of the human mind.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521192137

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9780521192132

The Brain Code

Mechanisms of Information Transfer and the Role of the Corpus Callosum

By: Norman D. Cook

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The Brain Code

Mechanisms of Information Transfer and the Role of the Corpus Callosum

By: Norman D. Cook

Originally published in 1986, this stimulating and unorthodox book integrates the major findings of hemispheric research with the larger questions of how the brain stores and transmits information – the ‘brain code’. Norman Cook emphasizes how the two cerebral hemispheres communicate information over the corpus callosum, the largest single nerve tract of the human brain. Excitatory mechanisms are involved in the duplication of information between the hemispheres; in contrast, inhibitory mechanisms are implicated in the production of hemispheric asymmetries and, crucially, in high-level cognitive phenomena such as the right hemisphere’s role in providing the ‘context’ within which left hemispheric verbal information is placed. These callosal mechanisms of information transfer are not only fundamental to the brain code; they are the simplest and most easily demonstrated ways in which the neocortex ‘talks to itself’. The Brain Code demonstrates how popular topics within psychology at the time, such as laterality, hemisphere differences and the psychology of left and right, are central to further progress in understanding the human brain. This book provides stimulating reading for students of psychology, artificial intelligence and neurophysiology, as well as anyone interested in the broader question of how the brain works.

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Routledge

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0429954824

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9780429954825

Jack's Island

By: Norman Jorgensen

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Jack's Island

By: Norman Jorgensen

When war comes to Australia, Jack' s family moves to Rottnest Island while his father helps the military build an airfield. Jack is left to explore his new home with his best friend Banjo ... and the pair have a knack for getting in trouble. Trouble that' s exacerbated when their new classmate Dafty seeks revenge against the local schoolmaster for a punishment inflicted on Banjo. Will Dafty' s loyalty lead to things suddenly becoming more serious?Written in short, engaging chapters, this poignant and accessible story for younger readers offers valuable insights into wartime Australia.

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Fremantle Press

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1921696273

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9781921696275

Becoming an Addictions Counselor

By: Peter L. Myers,Norman R. Salt

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Becoming an Addictions Counselor

By: Peter L. Myers,Norman R. Salt

Becoming an Addictions Counselor, Fourth Edition provides evidence-based findings, cutting-edge treatment techniques, and a focus on critical thinking to show future counselors how to respond to clients' needs rather than impose "cookie-cutter" routines.

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Jones & Bartlett Learning

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1284167321

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9781284167320

Clinical Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Third Edition

By: David L. Irwin,Norman J. Lass,Mary Pannbacker,Mary Ellen Tekieli Koay ,Jennifer S. Whited

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Clinical Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Third Edition

By: David L. Irwin,Norman J. Lass,Mary Pannbacker,Mary Ellen Tekieli Koay ,Jennifer S. Whited

Now in its third edition, Clinical Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology is a valuable and comprehensive resource for understanding and conducting clinical research in communication sciences and disorders. Graduate students and practicing clinicians will benefit from the text's detailed coverage of various research topics. Specifically, readers will learn the strengths and weaknesses of different research methodologies, apply the results of research to clinical practice and decision-making, and understand the importance of research ethics. Clinical Research Methods is the only text to take into account qualitative research and evidence-based practice, and to provide a detailed discussion of research ethics. Key Features Chapters begin with an outline of covered topics and learning objectivesEnd-of-chapter discussion questions apply concepts and incorporate real-life research situationsNumerous tables and charts display critical models and research procedures New to the Third Edition New co-authors, Mary Ellen Koay, PhD, CCC-SLP, FASHA, and Jennifer S. Whited, PhD, CCC-SLP, bring new and extensive research experiences to the team of authorsExpanded discussion of qualitative research methodsAdditional and updated examples of mixed method designs published in speech-language pathologyUpdated list of databases and sources for research in communication sciences and disordersUpdated references throughout, including many ASHA and AAA Codes of EthicsDisclaimer: Please note that ancillary content (such as documents, audio, and video, etc.) may not be included as published in the original print version of this book.

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Plural Publishing

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1635501024

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9781635501025

Voices from Slavery

100 Authentic Slave Narratives

By: Norman R. Yetman

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Voices from Slavery

100 Authentic Slave Narratives

By: Norman R. Yetman

This collection of slave narratives includes an additional chapter, "Ex-slave interviews and the historiography of slavery," originally published in 1984 in American Quarterly.

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Courier Corporation

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0486409120

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9780486409122

The Complete Birds of the World

Every Species Illustrated

By: Norman Arlott,Ber van Perlo

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The Complete Birds of the World

Every Species Illustrated

By: Norman Arlott,Ber van Perlo

This is a book like no other--the only truly comprehensive, one-volume illustrated guide to all of the world's birds, covering the complete International Ornithological Congress World Bird List. Featuring more than 300 stunning large-format, full-color plates, this accessible and authoritative encyclopedic reference presents incredibly detailed, accurate, and beautiful paintings of more than 10,700 species by some of the world's best bird artists, led by the legendary Norman Arlott and Ber van Perlo. In addition, The Complete Birds of the World provides detailed but concise identification information about each species on facing pages--including facts about voice, habitat, and geographic distribution. The result is a visual and verbal feast that captures the astonishing variety of bird life around the planet--and that will be cherished by any birder." -- Amazon.

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Princeton University Press

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0691193924

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9780691193922

The Ballad of St. Katherine

A Novella and Stories

By: Norman Simon

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The Ballad of St. Katherine

A Novella and Stories

By: Norman Simon

Katherine is a strange Bronx girl who hears the voices of the constellations. Abetted by a building super and a disgraced NASA administrator, she becomes a revered faith healer, only to be betrayed by her inner voice, when it tells her to have a child. Set in eras ranging from the sixties to the near future, Simons stories blend sexual tension, religious feeling, intellect and madness into a compelling brew. In a senior-living facility, a man plots murder with a woman he believes to be a famous author. A philosophy professor and her boyfriend contemplate suicide. Their every move followed by cameras, the contestants in a reality show need to complete a main task, but no one knows what it is. After years on the run from the F.B.I., a bank robber enters a monastery, while his lover/accomplice stews in boredom. In the words of one of Simons characters: The sacred and the profane lie close together, separated by the thinnest membrane, almost nothing. Breeching this boundary, The Ballad of St. Katherine presents a fascinating set of personalities, some slain by their obsessions, others able to come to terms with their lives, or their deaths.

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iUniverse

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1491749571

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9781491749579

Norman Rockwell's American Fisherman

By: Milton Garrison,Norman Rockwell

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Norman Rockwell's American Fisherman

By: Milton Garrison,Norman Rockwell

From childhood and baseball to courting, marriage and family life, Norman Rockwell's timeless illustrations celebrate the many facets of American life, tenderness and humor. 30 full-color and 44 black-and-white illustrations.

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0517678993

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Book's by Norman D. Cook

Tone of Voice and Mind

Tone of Voice and Mind

The Hard Count

The Hard Count

Harmony, Perspective, and Triadic Cognition

Harmony, Perspective, and Triadic Cognition

The Brain Code

The Brain Code

Jack's Island

Jack's Island

Becoming an Addictions Counselor

Becoming an Addictions Counselor

Clinical Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Third Edition

Clinical Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Third Edition

Voices from Slavery

Voices from Slavery

The Complete Birds of the World

The Complete Birds of the World

The Ballad of St. Katherine

The Ballad of St. Katherine

Norman Rockwell's American Fisherman

Norman Rockwell's American Fisherman

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