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Gringolandia

Mexican Identity and Perceptions of the United States

By: Stephen D. Morris

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Gringolandia

Mexican Identity and Perceptions of the United States

By: Stephen D. Morris

Mexico's views of the United States have been characterized as stridently anti-American, but recent policy changes in Mexico mark a fundamental transformation in the relationship. This thoughtful and original work answers questions about the impact of these policy shifts on Mexican nationalism and perceptions of the United States. As the only developing country to have entered into a free trade agreement (NAFTA) with a developed country, Mexico offers a unique and invaluable case study of the impact of globalization on a nation and its national identity. Exploring Mexico's experience also allows us to consider how other countries perceive the United States, especially in the post-9/11 climate. Analyzing the diversity of Mexican views of the United States, Gringolandia contributes a rich and nuanced dimension to our understanding of contemporary Mexico and Mexicans' feelings about the vital cross-border relationship.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0842051473

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9780842051477

Public Health and Primary Care

Partners in Population Health

By: Alison Hill,Siân Griffiths,Stephen Gillam

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Public Health and Primary Care

Partners in Population Health

By: Alison Hill,Siân Griffiths,Stephen Gillam

This book is written for people working in primary care, who want to understand more about how they contribute to improving the health and health care of the populations that they serve, and for people working in public health, who want to understand the essential contribution of primary care to improving health. It sets out the nature, purpose and relevance of public health approaches to primary care practitioners and primary care organisations.Primary care teams have had a long established role in public health, providing preventive services to populations, through the registered population in general practice. This model of a registered practice population has withstood multiple reconfigurations and reorganisations within the NHS and is the envy of many countries trying to create a public health system with primary care at its heart. There are clear differences in approach, with the inevitable conflicts between the rights of theindividual set against the responsibility to ensure services are delivered fairly and equitably to whole populations. This book explores this dilemma, showing how people working in primary care can cross the divide to become part of the public health system, and in doing so are well placed to make adifference to the health of their populations.

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Oxford University Press

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0198508530

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9780198508533

The Basel II "Use Test" - A Retail Credit Approach

Developing and Implementing Effective Retail Credit Risk Strategies Using Basel II

By: Stephen D. Morris

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The Basel II "Use Test" - A Retail Credit Approach

Developing and Implementing Effective Retail Credit Risk Strategies Using Basel II

By: Stephen D. Morris

We fly in a moving medium of air. We live in a moving medium of feelings. In Flying Lessons, clinical psychologist Dr. John Snyder weaves together these two realms, drawing on his experiences as a licensed pilot to illuminate the existential truths that have helped him transform the lives of troubled men and women for more than 35 years. Part adventure story, part philosophical meditation in the tradition of Saint-Exupery, Flying Lessons offers a fresh perspective on timeless problems of anxiety, depression, and relational conflict. Each of the book's eight chapters begins with a dramatic incident from Dr. Snyder's 2000-hour flight log: the sheer terror of a total power loss, the disconcerting moment when the sky above becomes indistinguishable from the sea below, the sensation of spiraling toward the earth in a stall, the shock of emerging from a cloud bank to find a mountain peak rising dead ahead. Dr. Snyder uses each of these flying stories to generate a metaphorical lesson about the nature of human relationships, illustrating general principles for sustaining joy and intimacy with case histories from his clinical practice. Written in a straightforward, unpretentious, personal style, Flying Lessons is designed for everyone who desires a more exciting and intimate life and for everyone in the helping professions who would like to be more effective in their practice.

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1434373029

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Zoos and Animal Rights

By: Stephen St C. Bostock

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Zoos and Animal Rights

By: Stephen St C. Bostock

First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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1134942451

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Corruption & Politics in Contemporary Mexico

By: Stephen D. Morris

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Corruption & Politics in Contemporary Mexico

By: Stephen D. Morris

This book addresses the causes, effects, and dynamics of political corruption in Mexico. Systematic analysis of corruption is critical to a better understanding of the politics of Mexico, and despite the many conceptual and methodological obstacles, the importance of the subject matter demands treatment. Morris's work should therefore be seen not as definitive, but as an initial step in understanding a central dimension of Mexican politics. Corruption, as a topic of research, invites certain misunderstandings, as it is a broad concept conveying a variety of moral connotations. This inquiry into political corruption is not intended to depict the Mexican people or society as any less or more moral than others. The study draws on extensive content analysis of news reports from the Mexican press, a public opinion poll conducted in 1986, and personal interviews. The objective is not to expose scandals and wrongdoing by Mexican officials, name names, or point fingers; it is an academic endeavor. The author discusses scandals and gives examples of corruption for illustrative purposes, but his analysis is more theoretical than anecdotal. He questions whether in fact corruption has enhanced or diminished the stability of the Mexican government, and examines the reasons for the failure of many anti-corruption efforts.

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University of Alabama Press

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0817305254

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9780817305253

Statistical Evidence in Medical Trials

What do the data really tell us?

By: Stephen D. Simon

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Statistical Evidence in Medical Trials

What do the data really tell us?

By: Stephen D. Simon

Statistical Evidence in Medical Trials is a lucid, well-written and entertaining text that addresses common pitfalls in evaluating medical research. Including extensive use of publications from the medical literature and a non-technical account of how to appraise the quality of evidence presented in these publications, this book is ideal for health care professionals, students in medical or nursing schools, researchers and students in statistics, and anyone needing to assess the evidence published in medical journals. Stephen D. Simon earned a Ph.D. in statistics from the University of Iowa in 1982. He currently works as a research biostatistician at Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City, MO. He has authored or co-authored over 60 publications in a variety of medical and statistical journals, four of which have won awards. He has given a wide range of lectures and classes on statistics, evidence based medicine, research ethics, and quality control.

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OUP Oxford

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0191588229

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The Anterior Cruciate Ligament: Reconstruction and Basic Science E-Book

By: Chadwick Prodromos,Charles Brown,Freddie H. Fu,Anastasios D. Georgoulis,Alberto Gobbi,Stephen M. Howell,Don Johnson,Lonnie E. Paulos,K. Donald Shelbourne

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The Anterior Cruciate Ligament: Reconstruction and Basic Science E-Book

By: Chadwick Prodromos,Charles Brown,Freddie H. Fu,Anastasios D. Georgoulis,Alberto Gobbi,Stephen M. Howell,Don Johnson,Lonnie E. Paulos,K. Donald Shelbourne

Master the very latest clinical and technical information on the full range of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction techniques. Both inside the remarkably user-friendly printed version of this Expert Consult title and on its fully searchable web site, you'll find detailed coverage of hamstring, allograft and bone-tendon-bone (BTB) ACL reconstruction (including single versus double bundle techniques), and hamstring graft harvesting; plus fixation devices, rehabilitation, revision ACLR surgery, and much more! A "dream team" of ACL surgeons provides the advanced guidance you need to overcome the toughest challenges in this area. A comparison of the full range of graft options for ACL reconstruction makes it easier to choose the best approach for each patient. State-of-the-art information on the latest principles and technical considerations helps you avoid complications. ‘How to' principles of post-op rehabilitation and revision ACL surgery optimize patient outcome. Access to the full contents of the book online enables you to consult it from any computer and perform rapid searches. Also available in an upgradeable premium online version including fully searchable text PLUS timely updates.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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1437721214

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Social Movements and Activism in the USA

By: Stephen Valocchi

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Social Movements and Activism in the USA

By: Stephen Valocchi

Social Movements and Activism puts 'front and center' the stories, rhetoric, and emotions of progressive activists from Hartford Connecticut, a post-industrial city in neo-liberal nation. Resisting the impulse to flatten the myriad voices of activism but refusing to leave these voices without context, Social Movements and Activism uses analytic concepts from social movement theory to assist these activists in telling us who they are, why and how they do activism, and what conflicts, tensions, and satisfactions they derive from it.

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Routledge

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1135258538

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The Politics of Healthcare in Britain

By: Stephen Harrison,Ruth McDonald

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The Politics of Healthcare in Britain

By: Stephen Harrison,Ruth McDonald

′This is an excellent textbook for which there is currently a niche in the market. The chapters on rationing, professionalism, politics of clinical knowledge and the politics of democracy and participation are particularly strong and will be invaluable to students of health policy, health studies and health service research′ - Professor Michael Calnan, University of Bristol Written by leading academics in their field, this book provides a clear and considered overview of the politics of health care in Britain. Bringing together a wide range of material on both past events and recent developments, the chapters cover issues such as the politics of health professionalism, clinical knowledge and organisation and management. Each chapter offers a a unique combination of theory, historical detail and analysis of contemporary events. It features case studies to illustrate how policy has evolved and developed in recent years, and the implications these changes have for practice. Written in an accessible style the chapters also include comprehensive introductions, summaries and further reading sections. The final chapter is based on three detailed case studies that illuminate the tensions and debates discussed throughout the book. The Politics of Healthcare in Britain is a timely and authoritative textbook that covers a key topic of the curriculum whilst also contributing to topical debates. The book will be essential reading for students of social policy, health policy, public policy and nursing. It will also be of interest to policy makers and practitioners in the field of health care.

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1849202443

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Child and Adolescent Psychopathology

By: Theodore P. Beauchaine,Stephen P. Hinshaw

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Child and Adolescent Psychopathology

By: Theodore P. Beauchaine,Stephen P. Hinshaw

Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Second Edition is the only comprehensive text on childhood and adolescent disorders that addresses genetic, neurobiological, and environmental factors within a developmental perspective. The new edition includes more on epigenetics, classification, culture and context and emphasizes how, when, and why disorders emerge among young people and in what ways symptom profiles change at different stages of development.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118416368

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From Michelangelo to Mozzarella

The Complete Italian IQ Quiz

By: Stephen J. Spignesi

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From Michelangelo to Mozzarella

The Complete Italian IQ Quiz

By: Stephen J. Spignesi

Fun, informative and presented in an accessible format, From Michelangelo to Mozzarella challenges readers with dozens of quizzes on everything Italian: the food, history, geography, culture, fashion, movies and famous artists, along with Italian lingo and much more. With over 150 provocative and fun quizzes about Italy, Italian history and Italian culture, this is the ultimate quiz book for anyone interested in all things Italian.

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Citadel Press

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0806528540

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Altruism and Altruistic Love

Science, Philosophy, and Religion in Dialogue

By: Stephen G. Post,Lynn G. Underwood,Jeffrey P. Schloss,William B. Hurlbut

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Altruism and Altruistic Love

Science, Philosophy, and Religion in Dialogue

By: Stephen G. Post,Lynn G. Underwood,Jeffrey P. Schloss,William B. Hurlbut

The concept of altruism, or disinterested concern for another's welfare, has been discussed by everyone from theologians to psychologists to biologists. In this cutting edge book, evolutionary, neurological, developmental, psychological, social, cultural, and religious aspects of altruistic behavior are examined by renowned researchers. The result is a collaborative and provocative look at one of humanity's essential and defining characteristics.

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Oxford University Press

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019534944X

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Folk City

New York and the American Folk Music Revival

By: Stephen Petrus,Ronald D. Cohen

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Folk City

New York and the American Folk Music Revival

By: Stephen Petrus,Ronald D. Cohen

From Washington Square Park and the Gaslight Café to WNYC Radio and Folkways Records, New York City's cultural, artistic, and commercial assets helped to shape a distinctively urban breeding ground for the folk music revival of the 1950s and 60s. Folk City explores New York's central role in fueling the nationwide craze for folk music in postwar America. It involves the efforts of record company producers and executives, club owners, concert promoters, festival organizers, musicologists, agents and managers, editors and writers - and, of course, musicians and audiences. In Folk City, authors Stephen Petrus and Ron Cohen capture the exuberance of the times and introduce readers to a host of characters who brought a new style to the biggest audience in the history of popular music. Among the savvy New York entrepreneurs committed to promoting folk music were Izzy Young of the Folklore Center, Mike Porco of Gerde's Folk City, and John Hammond of Columbia Records. While these and other businessmen developed commercial networks for musicians, the performance venues provided the artists space to test their mettle. The authors portray Village coffee houses not simply as lively venues but as incubators of a burgeoning counterculture, where artists from diverse backgrounds honed their performance techniques and challenged social conventions. Accessible and engaging, fresh and provocative, rich in anecdotes and primary sources, Folk City is lavishly illustrated with images collected for the accompanying major exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York in 2015.

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Oxford University Press

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0190231041

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Infectious Disease Emergencies, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America

By: Stephen Y Liang,Rachel Chin

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Infectious Disease Emergencies, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America

By: Stephen Y Liang,Rachel Chin

This issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics, edited by Dr. Stephen Liang and Rachel Chin, focuses on Infectious Disease Emergencies, with topics including: Cardiovascular and Bloodstream Infections; Pneumonia and Respiratory Tract Infections; Urinary Tract Infections; CNS Infections; Skin and Soft Tissue Infections; MSK infections; Sexually Transmitted Infections; HIV Emergencies; Oncology Infectious Disease Emergencies; Transplant Infectious Disease Emergencies; Emerging Infections in the Emergency Department, Trauma/disaster-related infections; Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Emergency Department; and Infection Prevention in the Emergency Department.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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032364323X

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9780323643238

The Secret Language of Leadership

How Leaders Inspire Action Through Narrative

By: Stephen Denning

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The Secret Language of Leadership

How Leaders Inspire Action Through Narrative

By: Stephen Denning

The book introduces the concept of narrative intelligencean ability to understand and act and react agilely in the quicksilver world of interacting narratives. It shows why this is key to the central task of leadership, what its dimensions are, and how you can measure it. The books lucid explanations, vivid examples and practical tips are essential reading for CEOs, managers, change agents, marketers, salespersons, brand managers, politicians, teachers, parentsanyone who is setting out to the change the world.

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Wiley + ORM

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1118047370

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9781118047378

Solid-State Properties of Pharmaceutical Materials

By: Stephen R. Byrn,George Zografi,Xiaoming (Sean) Chen

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Solid-State Properties of Pharmaceutical Materials

By: Stephen R. Byrn,George Zografi,Xiaoming (Sean) Chen

Presents a detailed discussion of important solid-state properties, methods, and applications of solid-state analysis Illustrates the various phases or forms that solids can assume and discussesvarious issues related to the relative stability of solid forms and tendencies to undergo transformation Covers key methods of solid state analysis including X-ray powder diffraction, thermal analysis, microscopy, spectroscopy, and solid state NMR Reviews critical physical attributes of pharmaceutical materials, mainly related to drug substances, including particle size/surface area, hygroscopicity, mechanical properties, solubility, and physical and chemical stability Showcases the application of solid state material science in rational selection of drug solid forms, analysis of various solid forms within drug substance and the drug product, and pharmaceutical product development Introduces appropriate manufacturing and control procedures using Quality by Design, and other strategies that lead to safe and effective products with a minimum of resources and time

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118145305

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Surgery

Evidence-Based Practice

By: Cohn,Stephen M. Cohn,Steven T. Brower

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Surgery

Evidence-Based Practice

By: Cohn,Stephen M. Cohn,Steven T. Brower

A guide to "when to" and "what to" rather than "how to," this book provides evidence-based surgical reviews to provide credible answers to age-old surgical management questions. The management issues presented are oriented toward interventions and use evidence-based techniques to assess the safety and efficacy of new treatments and rehabilitative or preventative interventions. Each chapter is organized around the key questions essential to delineating the current status of evidence related to the subject reviewed. Publications from the past decade are cited that provide Level I and II evidence using the Oxford scale. Throughout Elective General Surgery, careful assessment of the validity of intervention studies and the strength of the evidence that they provide underlies the choices of cited publications. The information presented in this volume guides the scientific surgeon in providing state-of-the-art care and in optimizing the use of medical resources without losing sight of the need to address the unique needs of individual patients.

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PMPH-USA

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1607951096

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Child and Adolescent Psychology

Typical and Atypical Development

By: Stephen von Tetzchner

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Child and Adolescent Psychology

Typical and Atypical Development

By: Stephen von Tetzchner

Child and Adolescent Psychology provides an accessible and thorough introduction to human development by integrating insights from typical and atypical development. This integration cements understanding since the same processes are involved. Knowledge about atypical development informs the understanding of typical development, and knowledge about typical development is a necessary basis for understanding atypical development and working with children with disorders. Based on international research, and informed by biological, social and cultural perspectives, the book provides explanations of developmental phenomena, with a focus on how children and adolescents at different age levels actually think, feel and act. Following a structure by topic, with chronological developments within each chapter, von Tetzchner presents and contrasts the major theoretical ideas in developmental psychology and discusses their implications for different aspects of development. He also integrates information about sensory, physical and cognitive disabilities and the main emotional and behavioral disorders of childhood and adolescence, and the developmental consequences of these disabilities and disorders. Child and Adolescent Psychology is accompanied by online resources for lecturers and students to enhance the book, including essay questions for each chapter, Powerpoint slides and multiple-choice questions. The book and companion website will prove invaluable to developmental psychology students.

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Routledge

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1317585194

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Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders in Small Animal Practice

By: Stephen P. DiBartola

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Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders in Small Animal Practice

By: Stephen P. DiBartola

The leading reference for the diagnosis and management of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances in small animals, Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders in Small Animal Practice, 4th Edition provides cutting-edge, evidence-based guidelines to enhance your care of dogs and cats. Information is easy to find and easy to use, with comprehensive coverage including fluid and electrolyte physiology and pathophysiology and their clinical applications, as well as the newest advances in fluid therapy and a discussion of a new class of drugs called vaptans. Lead author Stephen DiBartola is a well-known speaker and the "go-to" expert in this field, and his team of contributors represents the most authoritative and respected clinicians and academicians in veterinary medicine. - Over 30 expert contributors represent the "cream of the crop" in small animal medicine, ensuring that this edition provides the most authoritative and evidence-based guidelines. - Scientific, evidence-based insights and advances integrate basic physiological principles into practice, covering patient evaluation, differential diagnosis, normal and abnormal clinical features and laboratory test results, approaches to therapy, technical aspects of therapy, patient monitoring, assessing risk, and prediction of outcomes for each disorder. - Hundreds of tables, algorithms, and schematic drawings demonstrate the best approaches to diagnosis and treatment, highlighting the most important points in an easy-access format. - Drug and dosage recommendations are included with treatment approaches in the Electrolyte Disorders section. - Clear formulas in the Fluid Therapy section make it easier to determine the state of dehydration, fluid choice, and administration rate and volume in both healthy and diseased patients. - Updated chapters cover the latest advances in fluid therapy in patient management, helping you understand and manage a wide range of potentially life-threatening metabolic disturbances. - Expanded Disorders of Sodium and Water chapter includes information on a new class of drugs called vaptans, vasopressin receptor antagonists that may soon improve the ability to manage patients with chronic hyponatremia. - Hundreds of new references cover the most up-to-date advances in fluid therapy, including renal failure and shock syndromes.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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143770655X

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Kinship to Mastery

Biophilia In Human Evolution And Development

By: Stephen R. Kellert

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Kinship to Mastery

Biophilia In Human Evolution And Development

By: Stephen R. Kellert

Kinship to Mastery is a fascinating and accessible exploration of the notion of biophilia -- the idea that humans, having evolved with the rest of creation, possess a biologically based attraction to nature and exhibit an innate affinity for life and lifelike processes. Stephen R. Kellert sets forth the idea that people exhibit different expressions of biophilia in different contexts, and demonstrates how our quality of life in the largest sense is dependent upon the richness of our connections with nature. While the natural world provides us with material necessities -- food, clothing, medicine, clean air, pure water -- it just as importantly plays a key role in other aspects of our lives, including intellectual capacity, emotional bonding, aesthetic attraction, creativity, imagination, and even the recognition of a just and purposeful existence. As Kellert explains, each expression of biophilia shows how our physical, material, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual well-being is to a great extent dependent on our relationships with the natural world that surrounds us. Kinship to Mastery is a thought-provoking examination of a concept that, while not widely known, has a significant and direct effect on the lives of people everywhere. Because the full expression of biophilia is integral to our overall health, our ongoing destruction of the environment could have far more serious consequences than many people think. In a readable and compelling style, Kellert describes and explains the concept of biophilia, and demonstrates to a general audience the wide-ranging implications of environmental degradation. Kinship to Mastery continues the exploration of biophilia begun with Edward O. Wilson's landmark book Biophilia (Harvard University Press, 1984) and followed by The Biophilia Hypothesis (Island Press, 1993), co-edited by Wilson and Kellert, which brought together some of the most creative scientists of our time to explore Wilson's theory in depth.

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Island Press

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1597268909

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A Church of Our Own

Disestablishment and Diversity in American Religion

By: R. Stephen Warner

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A Church of Our Own

Disestablishment and Diversity in American Religion

By: R. Stephen Warner

In this definitive collection of essays spanning fifteen years, R. Stephen Warner traces the development of the "new paradigm" interpretation of American religion. Originally formulated in the 1990s in response to prevailing theories of secularization that focused on the waning plausibility of religion in modern societies, the new paradigm reoriented the study of religion to a focus on communities, subcultures, new religious institutions, and the fluidity of modern religious identities. This perspective continues to be one of the most important driving forces in the field and one of the most significant challenges to the idea that religious pluralism inevitably leads to religious decline. A leading sociologist of religion, Warner shows how the new paradigm stresses the role that religion plays as a vehicle for the bonding and expression of communities within the United States--a society founded on the principle of religious disestablishment and characterized by a diverse and mobile population. Chapters examine evangelicals and Pentecostals, gay and lesbian churches, immigrant religious institutions, Hispanic parishes, and churches for the deaf in terms of this framework. Newly written introductory and concluding essays set these groups within the broad context of the developing field. A thoughtfully organized and timely collection, the volume is a valuable classroom resource as well as essential reading for scholars of contemporary religion.

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0813536235

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Self and Nation

By: Stephen Reicher,Nick Hopkins

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Self and Nation

By: Stephen Reicher,Nick Hopkins

Self and Nation is a lively and accessible exploration of the issues related to nationhood, nationalism and national identity. The authors challenge common assumptions of what ‘national identity’ means by addressing key concepts of identity, national character, national history and nationalist psychology. How do constructions of national identity affect the way people act, are mobilized, transform societies, create nations and reshape nations where they already exist? This book shows how the central notion of national identity is used by politicians and activists in support of attempts to create different types of nations. Self and Nation will be essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as researchers in social psychology, politics, sociology and social anthropology.

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0761969209

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