This text, a comprehensive introduction to women's studies, marks the culmination of over twenty years of collaboration at the University of Oregon's Women's Studies Program. The text is suitable for any one quarter or one semester introductory course in women's studies. Each chapter begins with Preview Questions and Concepts and concludes with Reading and Review Questions.
Are you feeling stuck in a continuous daily routine? Sick and tired of working an endless 9-5 job, which you don't particularly like? Do you ever have the dream of making your own rules, running your own business, and becoming financially stable all out of the comfort of your own home? You are not alone. Many women out there wish for the freedom to have a career that fits around their ambitions and family lifestyle. Fear and uncertainty are what keeps most of us from taking an entrepreneurial risk. As a result, many women feel unfulfilled professionally. Fear not. There is hope. In this inspirational book, you'll read 15 inspiring stories from a bunch of brave women who have broken out of typical societal norms. They took action to make their dreams a reality; taking their ideas and making a better life for tomorrow. These women have overcome their own obstacles and found unique ways in which they can create a life they want to lead. If there's something keeping you from following your personal dreams and making your ideas a reality, then come on a journey with these strong and independent women. Get inspired from their stories and become equipped with their tried and tested tools to reach lifestyle independence.
In response to market demand, Principles of Taxation Advanced Strategies was developed to provide coverage of advanced tax topics. This book is ideal for students who studied Jones, Principles of Taxation for Business and Investment Planning in their introductory course. The two textbooks provide an
There is a large body of research that provides guidance for those working with offenders on how they should be treated once they are in the correctional system. The problem is that most, if not all this research has been conducted on all male populations and it is assumed that women offenders are the same. However, women have different needs and support systems than men in some areas of their lives and it is unclear whether all research based on men can be generalized in this way. The book provides a review of the research literature to guide evidence-based practice in the assessment and treatment of adult female offenders. An historical overview of women’s crime and imprisonment will be followed by a global review of various theories of female criminality. The remainder of the book reviews the psychology of criminal conduct, with a specific focus on three psychological principles of effective intervention: risk, need and responsivity. Respectively, these principles set the “who”, “what” and “how” for correctional intervention.
For undergraduate courses in Social Psychology. Generations of college students have learned social psychology from this text - it provides the most balanced, up-to-date, and accurate coverage of basic topics, research, and theories of any social psychology book in the market. Striking a balance between presenting cutting-edge new findings and classic work in the field, this text shows how the methods and theories of social psychology can be applied to everyday experiences and current social issues. - NEW - New chapter on Social Psychology and the Law - Highlights the relevance of social psychological research on such issues as eye-witness identification, jury decision-making, expert testimony, and recovered memories of childhood abuse. - Allows students to understand the application of social psychology to other fields of study. - NEW - 'In the News' feature - Introduces each chapter. International terrorism is included. - Highlights to students the relevance of social psychology to current issues. - NEW - Additional sample items from measures - Used to assess an array of concepts including loneliness, the desire for individuation, authoritarianism, implicit stereotypes, and stres
Electronic Inspection Copy available to instructors here 'Since its very first edition, Social Cognition has been the undisputed bible of the field, and this new edition is the best one yet. Insightful, authoritative, and beautifully written by two of the field's most eminent researchers, it is an indispensable guide for students and scientists alike. The book that came first remains first.' -Daniel Gilbert, Harvard University, UK 'This latest edition of the best overview of social cognition research somehow succeeds in lifting the bar higher still for its competitors. It is authoritative yet readable, and has depth as well as breadth -- an irresistible invitation to the field!' - Miles Hewstone, University of Oxford, UK In Social Cognition: From Brains to Culture 2nd Edition, Fiske and Taylor carefully integrate the many new threads of social cognition research that have emerged in the intervening years since the previous edition, including developments within social neuroscience, cultural psychology and some areas of applied psychology, and continue to tell a powerful and comprehensive story about what social cognition is and why it's a significant phenomenon in society today. Every updated chapter now includes more figures and tables, glossary entries, and further readings. A supplemental test bank including some full-text journal articles corresponding to chapters in the book is available online at: www.sagepub.co.uk/fiskeandtaylor. This textbook will be indispensable to students of social cognition and social psychology worldwide, at undergraduate or graduate level. Visit the Companion Website at www.sagepub.co.uk/fiskeandtaylor
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