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The issue of psychological security within an increasingly
unstable, interconnected world has become a defining challenge of
modern individual and cultural life. The terror attacks of
September 11, 2001 and the global financial crisis that unfolded in
2008 have intensified a sense of global and personal insecurity.
This concern with psychological insecurity is reflected in
contemporary culture, politics, the business world, consumer
behavior, the arts, and other areas. Within this context, the
psychological sciences have kept pace, vigorously investigating
these issues. This handbook features the latest theory and research
examining cognitive, emotional, and behavioral responses to
security threats. It expands the conceptual focus from specific
security threats to the broader range of antecedents, processes,
and consequences of psychological security/insecurity. The chapters
are organized into four content areas: personal security in
individual contexts, personal security in interpersonal contexts,
personal security with cultural and health contexts, and
interdisciplinary analyses of personal security. They represent a
new and vibrant area of research unified by the common goal of
understanding the factors that shape a sense of personal security.
Together, these provocative chapters provide specific starting
points that will shape future theory, policy, and practice on this
dominant social issue of the 21st Century and, more importantly,
offer opportunities to connect social and personality psychology to
its scientific kin.
The issue of psychological security within an increasingly
unstable, interconnected world has become a defining challenge of
modern individual and cultural life. The terror attacks of
September 11, 2001 and the global financial crisis that unfolded in
2008 have intensified a sense of global and personal insecurity.
This concern with psychological insecurity is reflected in
contemporary culture, politics, the business world, consumer
behavior, the arts, and other areas. Within this context, the
psychological sciences have kept pace, vigorously investigating
these issues. This handbook features the latest theory and research
examining cognitive, emotional, and behavioral responses to
security threats. It expands the conceptual focus from specific
security threats to the broader range of antecedents, processes,
and consequences of psychological security/insecurity. The chapters
are organized into four content areas: personal security in
individual contexts, personal security in interpersonal contexts,
personal security with cultural and health contexts, and
interdisciplinary analyses of personal security. They represent a
new and vibrant area of research unified by the common goal of
understanding the factors that shape a sense of personal security.
Together, these provocative chapters provide specific starting
points that will shape future theory, policy, and practice on this
dominant social issue of the 21st Century and, more importantly,
offer opportunities to connect social and personality psychology to
its scientific kin.
Not all power tools are listed in a Craftsman catalog. Call it a
how-to, a self-help, a helping hand, or a jump-start cable,
whatever you call it, read "Toxic Attention " If you desire to
improve your personal protection--but haven't a clue as to how to
go about "Keeping Safe from Stalkers, Abusers, and Intruders," this
sensible, can-do ap
The Chemical Scythe is the first book in a projected series to be
published by Plenum Press in association with the International
Disaster Institute. The aim of the series, Disaster Research in
Practice, is to provide scientific and readable accounts on the
most urgent areas of disaster research. It is fitting, therefore,
that Dr. Hay's investigation into the nature and effects of dioxins
heralds the new series. The problem of chemical hazards is one that
we will have to learn to live with in future decades. Dr. Hay's
book is an authoritative account of the chemistry and proven and
potential effects of dioxins, and of the impli cations for safety
planning. He concludes with a cautious, yet optimistic note-that
indeed we can learn to live with such hazards, providing that we
are prepared to understand and plan for the unexpected. The
accident at Seveso in 1976 alerted the world to an imperfectly un
derstood but immensely alarming environmental hazard. Public debate
and argument as to the implications of dioxins and, indeed, the use
of herbicides as aggressive weapons in Vietnam, rage on. And yet it
is only through the painstaking research exemplified in this book
that it will eventually be pos sible to promote the vital
accountability on the part of industrialists and governments."
Trained by the U.S. Navy to become one of the world's most elite
soldiers, former Navy SEAL Platoon Commander/Sniper and Senior SEAL
Instructor Cade Courtley presents his SEAL Survival Guideas a way
to give readers the tools to live with confidence and security in
an increasingly dangerous world. With insight into how to think and
act like a SEAL, and step-by-step instructions for dealing with
anything from earthquakes to terrorist attacks to mall shootings,
this is the authoritative guide to overcoming life-threatening
situations from the preeminent American survivalist. Delivered in a
user-friendly fashion and with a voice that is both relatable and
backed by extensive experience, SEAL Survival Guideis a manual that
no modern household should be without.
Monographs in Contact Allergy, Volume 1: Non-Fragrance Allergens in
Cosmetics (Part 1 and Part 2) is the first 2-part volume in an
exciting series on contact allergy. It presents over 500 natural or
synthetic chemicals and compounds which have caused allergic
contact dermatitis in cosmetic products. Included here are INCI
names, synonyms, description/definition, CAS and EU numbers,
chemical class, function in cosmetics, molecular formula,
structural formula and advice on patch tests. A full literature
review is given of patch testing in patients, case reports of
cosmetic allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis,
photosensitivity, immediate contact reactions and systemic side
effects. This text is suitable for anyone with an interest in
contact allergy, from university students to professionals, and all
readers will find this informative and detailed series an
invaluable resource. Key Features: Monographs of all known
non-fragrance chemicals and substances which have caused allergic
contact dermatitis from their presence in cosmetic products
Provides lists of all functional groups (such as antioxidants,
preservatives, artificial nail building, emollients, hair dyeing,
hair colorants) in both the EU and US formats and all chemicals in
these groups which have caused cosmetic allergy Presents an
alphabetical list of all synonyms indicating their INCI names
Reported cross-reactions, pseudo-cross-reactions and co-reactions,
patch test sensitization and presence in cosmetic products
(including data from FDA's Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program)
and chemical analyses are discussed Covers an extensive amount of
information to benefit dermatologists, allergists, and non-medical
professionals involved with the research, development and marketing
of cosmetic products
The United States Department of Justice reports that one million
violent crimes occur in the workplace annually, and case law and
Occupational Safety and Health Act regulations hold employers
liable. This book brings together the professional expertise,
valuable insights, and practical advice that safety and health
professionals need to identify why workplace violence occurs and
how to control it. The first of its kind to examine workplace
violence from a safety and health professional's perspective,
Violence in the Workplace contains the author's extensive medical
and epidemiological knowledge of the subject as well as
contributions from a wide variety of professionals in the fields of
law, medicine, security, training, psychiatry, public health, and
risk management.
This is a book about road safety issues, mainly concerned with road
accident data collection, analyses, monitoring, and countermeasure
evaluations. The statistical and econometric techniques developed
by the author and used in this book can also be used to collect
data and monitor, analyze, and evaluate many public programs in the
social sciences, health, engineering, and humanities fields.
Before Nancy Grace became the iconic legal commentator we know
today, she studied Shakespearean literature at college until one
moment changed her entire life and career trajectory: her fiance
Keith was murdered weeks before their wedding. Driven to deliver
justice to victims of criminals, Nancy became a prosecutor working
in inner-city Atlanta, which, at the time, was the murder capital
of the country. Now, with this potentially life-saving book, Nancy
uses her experiences working with and covering families of victims
of crime to help readers stay safe in the face of daily dangers.
Filled with practical advice and valuable tips, Don't Be A Victim
will show you how to: * Fend off the threat of street assaults and
home predators * Protect yourself from online stalking and computer
hackers * Stay safe in school and other public settings * Prepare
for the worst case scenario -- no matter what you're facing Nancy's
legal expertise will help to keep you, your family, and anyone else
you care about out of harm's way.
The Alaska Homesteader's Handbook is a remarkable compilation of
practical information for living in one of the most impractical and
inhospitable landscapes in the United States. More than forty
pioneer types ranging from their mid-nineties to mid-twenties
describe their reasons for choosing to live their lives in Alaska
and offer useful instructions and advice that made that life more
livable. Whether it be how to live among bears, build an outhouse,
cross a river, or make birch syrup, each story gives readers a
window to a life most will never know but many still dream about.
Fifty photographs and 150 line drawings illustrate the real-life
experiences of Alaska settlers such as 1930s New Deal colonists,
demobilized military who stayed after World War II, dream-seekers
from the '60s and '70s, and myriad others who staked their claim in
Alaska.
Living in an urban environment can have a major influence-both
positive and negative-on one's physical health and mental
well-being. This book examines more than 20 key issues related to
city living and what's being done to address them. According to
recent statistics, 80.7 percent of Americans live in urban areas,
and more than half of the world's population lives in cities. From
various types of pollution to crime to overcrowding, the urban
environment can have massive impacts on our physical,
psychological, and social health and well-being. Moreover, while
certain aspects of living in a city, such as access to health care,
can improve the lives of many, other factors can have detrimental
effects and can lead to inequalities along racial and socioeconomic
lines. Urban Health Issues: Exploring the Impacts of Big-City
Living examines 23 key issues related to urban health, exploring
their causes and consequences in depth and highlighting what cities
and individuals can do to safeguard the well-being of urban
residents. It also draws comparisons between cities in the United
States and the industrialized world and those in poor and
developing nations, providing important global insights. The
material is brought to life by fascinating city case studies and
illuminating interviews with experts working in a variety of
fields. Focuses on an area of public health that is of increasing
importance, as urbanization rates continue to rise around the world
Provide real-world insights for readers through interviews with
experts working in urban areas across the globe Illustrates in city
case studies how particular metropolitan areas around the world are
working to address particular urban health issues Offers readers
living in cities practical suggestions for staying healthy and
avoiding urban hazards such as air and noise pollution
Foodborne illness is a big problem. Wash those chicken breasts, and
you're likely to spread Salmonella to your countertops, kitchen
towels, and other foods nearby. Even salad greens can become
biohazards when toxic strains of E. coli inhabit the water used to
irrigate crops. All told, contaminated food causes 48 million
illnesses, 128,000 hospitalizations, and 3,000 deaths each year in
the United States. With Outbreak, Timothy D. Lytton provides an
up-to-date history and analysis of the US food safety system. He
pays particular attention to important but frequently overlooked
elements of the system, including private audits and liability
insurance. Lytton chronicles efforts dating back to the 1800s to
combat widespread contamination by pathogens such as E. coli and
salmonella that have become frighteningly familiar to consumers.
Over time, deadly foodborne illness outbreaks caused by infected
milk, poison hamburgers, and tainted spinach have spurred steady
scientific and technological advances in food safety. Nevertheless,
problems persist. Inadequate agency budgets restrict the reach of
government regulation. Pressure from consumers to keep prices down
constrains industry investments in safety. The limits of scientific
knowledge leave experts unable to assess policies' effectiveness
and whether measures designed to reduce contamination have actually
improved public health. Outbreak offers practical reforms that will
strengthen the food safety system's capacity to learn from its
mistakes and identify cost-effective food safety efforts capable of
producing measurable public health benefits.
Why must we design security systems that work and fail well? Why are national ID cards a technically unsound, even dangerous idea? Why is buying online safe? Why should we definitely NOT invest in biometrics- based scanners for airports? Surprising assessments and advice from a leading security expert.Schneier, the highly regarded author of "Applied Cryptography and Secrets and Lies", turns his iconoclastic mind on the broader issues of security, including the vast infrastructure we already have in place, and the vaster systems -- some useful, others useless or worse -- that we're being asked to submit to and pay for. Rather than heavy-handed proselytizing, Schneier helps the reader to understand the issues at stake, and how to best come to one's own conclusions.
'Devastating and urgent, this book could not be more timely'
Caroline Criado Perez, award-winning and bestselling author of
Invisible Women Danielle Citron takes the conversation about
technology and privacy out of the boardrooms and op-eds to reach
readers where we are - in our bathrooms and bedrooms; with our
families and our lovers; in all the parts of our lives we assume
are untouchable - and shows us that privacy, as we think we know
it, is largely already gone. The boundary that once protected our
intimate lives from outside interests is an artefact of the
twentieth century. In the twenty-first, we have embraced a vast
array of technology that enables constant access and surveillance
of the most private aspects of our lives. From non-consensual
pornography, to online extortion, to the sale of our data for
profit, we are vulnerable to abuse -- and our laws have failed
miserably to keep up. With vivid examples drawn from interviews
with victims, activists and lawmakers from around the world, The
Fight for Privacy reveals the threat we face and argues urgently
and forcefully for a reassessment of privacy as a human right. As a
legal scholar and expert, Danielle Citron is the perfect person to
show us the way to a happier, better protected future.
Explains how short-term infections from foodborne diseases can lead
to long-term health issues. Details food-processing to agricultural
practices, global warming and imported foods. This book is an
eye-opener for anyone concerned with the safety of our food
sources.
With conversations about sexual violence, consent, and bodily
autonomy dominating national conversations it can be easy to get
lost in the onslaught of well-intended but often poorly executed
messages. Through an exploration of research, scholarly expertise,
and practical real-world application we can better formulate an
understanding of what consent is, how we create consent cultures,
and where the path forward lies. This book is designed with both
educators and parents in mind. The tools highlighted throughout
help adults unlearn harmful narratives about consent, boundaries,
and relationships so that they can begin their work internally
through modeling and self-reflection. We then uncover what consent
truly is and is not, how culture plays an integral role in
interpersonal scripting, and how teaching consent as a life skill
can look in and out of the classroom. By integrating the need for
consent to be taught in schools and homes we build bridges between
the spaces where children learn and create alliances in the
often-daunting task of eradicating rape-culture. This book is
perfect for those already comfortable and familiar with this topic
as well as those newer to understanding consent as a paradigm.
Starting with a strong historical and research-informed foundation
the book builds into action-oriented guidelines for conversations,
curriculum, and community activism. This blended approach creates a
guidebook that is unlike anything else on the market today.
Beyond Safety argues that concerns about the ethical impossibility
of individual safety in the face of risks with increasingly obvious
global consequences alters representations of neoliberal
contemporary life. As the climate crises in the Caribbean and
Australia, ongoing European refugee and American border crises,
and, most recently, anxieties about Coronavirus illustrate,
contemporary life is characterized by global connections that
produce and reflect precarious outcomes and dangers. The ability to
ignore risk or shift it to others underscores the fact that it is
mitigable for particular segments of society while inescapable for
others. Emily Johansen investigates depictions of global danger and
safety in contemporary transnational fictional and popular
texts-those characterized by a narrative or representational
emphasis on border crossing and global interdependences. She
demonstrates how these texts use risk to question and re-imagine
the norms and practices of contemporary global citizenship. Beyond
Safety thus brings together three of the central keywords of
contemporary literary criticism of the last ten years
(cosmopolitanism, precarity, neoliberalism) and shows how their
intersection allows for a fuller conception of contemporary life
and imagines a new global future.
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