Sharon K. Bennett's Books

Jewel of the South

Civil Rights Biography of Rev. Dr. L.E. Bennett

By: Sharon K. Bennett

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Jewel of the South

Civil Rights Biography of Rev. Dr. L.E. Bennett

By: Sharon K. Bennett

In the 1950s and 1960s, the war against racism and inequality raged in America with fire, pain, and death. Rev. Dr. L.E. Bennett furthered his activity past the voting booth in civil rights, spurred by the in-person speech from John F. Kennedy (J.F.K.) in front of the Alamo on September 12, 1960, in San Antonio, Texas. Through many trials, he fought systematic bigotry and successfully integrated the business behemoth of Southwestern Bell/ AT&T—putting his life and his family at risk. These actions earned him a Political Education Award from Roy Wilkins, president of the NAACP, and a certificate from the Wall of Tolerance signed by Ms. Rosa Parks. All people—no longer just people of color—seek enlightenment and inspiration in books, movies, and documentaries about advocates for social justice and periods when the first civil rights movement scored profound victories for African Americans. Follow this man's remarkable journey of change.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

260

Publisher

AuthorHouse

Published Date

ISBN 10

1665569050

ISBN 13

9781665569057

Tainted

How Philosophy of Science Can Expose Bad Science

By: Kristin Sharon Shrader-Frechette

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Tainted

How Philosophy of Science Can Expose Bad Science

By: Kristin Sharon Shrader-Frechette

Three-fourths of scientific research in the United States is funded by special interests. Many of these groups have specific practical goals, such as developing pharmaceuticals or establishing that a pollutant causes only minimal harm. For groups with financial conflicts of interest, their scientific findings often can be deeply flawed. To uncover and assess these scientific flaws, award-winning biologist and philosopher of science Kristin Shrader-Frechette uses the analytical tools of classic philosophy of science. She identifies and evaluates the concepts, data, inferences, methods, models, and conclusions of science tainted by the influence of special interests. As a result, she challenges accepted scientific findings regarding risks such as chemical toxins and carcinogens, ionizing radiation, pesticides, hazardous-waste disposal, development of environmentally sensitive lands, threats to endangered species, and less-protective standards for workplace-pollution exposure. In so doing, she dissects the science on which many contemporary scientific controversies turn. Demonstrating and advocating "liberation science," she shows how practical, logical, methodological, and ethical evaluations of science can both improve its quality and credibility -- and protect people from harm caused by flawed science, such as underestimates of cancers caused by bovine growth hormones, cell phones, fracking, or high-voltage wires. This book is both an in-depth look at the unreliable scientific findings at the root of contemporary debates in biochemistry, ecology, economics, hydrogeology, physics, and zoology -- and a call to action for scientists, philosophers of science, and all citizens.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

313

Published Date

ISBN 10

0199396418

ISBN 13

9780199396412

Exercise Physiology for Health Fitness and Performance

By: Sharon A. Plowman,Denise L. Smith

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Exercise Physiology for Health Fitness and Performance

By: Sharon A. Plowman,Denise L. Smith

Updated for its Fourth Edition with increased art and photos, this undergraduate exercise physiology textbook integrates basic exercise physiology with research studies to stimulate learning, allowing readers to apply principles in the widest variety of exercise and sport science careers. The book has comprehensive coverage, including integrated material on special populations, and a flexible organization of independent units, so instructors can teach according to their preferred approach. Each unit is designed with a consistent and comprehensive sequence of presentation: basic anatomy and physiology, the measurement and meaning of variables important to understanding exercise physiology, exercise responses, training principles, and special applications, problems, and considerations. Plowman & Smith provides a consistently organized, comprehensive approach to Exercise Physiology with excellent supporting ancillary materials. Its ability to relate up to date research to key concepts and integrate special populations makes this book ideal for classroom use.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

757

Publisher

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published Date

ISBN 10

1451176112

ISBN 13

9781451176117

Book's by Sharon K. Bennett

Jewel of the South

Jewel of the South

Tainted

Tainted

Exercise Physiology for Health Fitness and Performance

Exercise Physiology for Health Fitness and Performance

Username

Password

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email