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Examine alternative strategies to resolving important Latino social
issues! Latino Social Policy: A Participatory Research Model
examines the failure of traditional research methods to address
major social needs in Latino communities, promoting instead a
participatory/action approach to research that is sociallyand
scientificallymeaningful. Experts from a variety of disciplines
focus on nontraditional strategies that engage community residents
in community-research projects, shortening the distance between the
researcher and the subject. This unique book recounts lessons
learned on conducting Participatory Action Research (PAR) in Latino
communities using techniques based on anthropology, education,
community health and evaluation, and urban planning. Latino Social
Policy: A Participatory Research Model addresses non-traditional
methods of reducing the tension between the reality of interaction
with the subject community and the academic training structures
used by researchers. The book promotes a new vision and practice of
research design in which the subject is central to the process,
advocating a participatory approach to produce qualitatively
different research based on community identified problems and
needs. Contributors examine the value of integrating local
knowledge, language, and culture into the methodological design,
the ethics of conducting research in Latino communities, and the
internal conflicts Chicana/o researchers face within their
profession and in the field. Topics addressed in Latino Social
Policy: A Participatory Research Model include: community health
and Central Americans in Los Angeles ethnography and substance
abuse among transnational Mexican farmworkers identity and field
research in Mexico the Latino Coalition for a New Los Angeles
(LCNLA) researcher/community partnerships and much more! Latino
Social Policy: A Participatory Research Model includes case
studies, ethnographies, and vignettes that illustrate participatory
approaches and outcomes in Latino research. The book is equally
valuable as a textbook for academics and students working in the
social sciences, public policy, and urban planning, and as a
professional guide for community leaders and organizations
interested in developing research partnerships.
In a night of rioting, Daniel and his mother are forced to leave
their apartment for the safety of a shelter. "Diaz has not been
afraid to take risks in illustrating the story with thickly
textured paintings against a background of torn-paper and
found-object collage. Without becoming cluttered or gimmicky, these
pictures manage to capture a calamitous atmosphere that finally
calms. . . . Both author and artist have managed to portray a
politically charged event without pretense or preaching."--"The
Bulletin"
Experiencing both the enormous benefits and the serious detriments
of globalization and economic restructuring, Southern California
serves as a magnet for immigrants from many parts of the world.
This volume advances an emerging body of work that centers this
region's future on the links between the two fastest-growing racial
groups in California, Asians and Latinos, and the economic and
social mainstream of this important sector of the global economy.
The contributors to the anthology--scholars and community leaders
with social science, urban planning, and legal backgrounds--provide
a multi-faceted analysis of gender, class, and race relations. They
also examine various forms of immigrant economic participation,
from low-wage workers to entrepreneurs and capital investors.
"Asian and Latino Immigrants in a Restructuring Economy" documents
the entrenchment of various immigrant communities in the
socio-political and economic fabric of United States society and
these communities' role in transforming the Los Angeles region.
On the heels of their Caldecott Medal-winning Smoky Night, Eve Bunting and David Diaz have created a dazzling new picture book that glows with holiday joy and the spirit of Mexico. Carlos and his family are going home for Christmas—across the border from California to Mexico. Mama and Papa are excited, but Carlos and his sisters are not so sure. To them, California is home now, even though they were born in Mexico. But as the family drives to their hometown through festive villages and sun-kissed landscapes, Carlos and his sisters discover there’s magic in their roots and that—whether in Mexico or California—home is where the heart is: with one’s family.
This volume discusses methods used in the fields of molecular and
cellular biology for detecting and studying cell death, especially
in cancer and cancer therapy. Chapters in this book cover topics
such as non-destructive, real-time Annexin V apoptosis assay;
assessment of the immune response to tumor cell apoptosis and
efferocytosis; mass cytometry assessment of cell phenotypes and
signaling states in human whole blood; cell cycle analysis of ER
stress and autophagy; and simultaneous detection of inflammasome
activation and membrane damage during pyroptosis. Written in the
highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format,
chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of
the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily
reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and
avoiding known pitfalls. Cutting-edge and practical, Apoptosis and
Cancer: Methods and Protocols is a valuable resource and practical
guide for both novice and expert researchers looking into the
"meaning of death."
2013 Pura Belpre Award for Illustration
As the illegitimate son of a Spanish nobleman and a former slave,
Martin de Porres was born into extreme poverty. Even so, his mother
begged the church fathers to allow him into the priesthood.
Instead, Martin was accepted as a servant boy. But soon, the young
man was performing miracles. Rumors began to fly around the city of
a strange mulatto boy with healing hands, who gave first to the
people of the "barrios." Martin continued to serve in the church,
until he was finally received by the Dominican Order, no longer
called the worthless son of a slave, but rather a saint and the
rose in the desert.
"Once upon a time in a cornfield there lived a scarecrow and his scarecrow wife and their little scarecrow boy." So begins Margaret Wise Brown's long lost treasure about a little scarecrow boy and the lessons he learns from his scarecrow father every day of the world, until the time he decides to test his knowledge and himself. Published here for the first time as a picture book, The Little Scarecrow Boy is a timeless story about the things children cherish family, home, and their place in the world. Tender and funny, it celebrates the tradition of passing knowledge from one generation to the next, and the exuberance that comes with reaching one's full potential. Known for his stunning design and breathtaking craftsmanship, Caldecott medal recipient, David Diaz declares an entirely new direction with The Little Scarecrow Boy. He perfectly captures the essence of this all-but-forgotten gem of a story with a bright palette and a remarkably fresh, childlike view of the world.
Examine alternative strategies to resolving important Latino social
issues! Latino Social Policy: A Participatory Research Model
examines the failure of traditional research methods to address
major social needs in Latino communities, promoting instead a
participatory/action approach to research that is sociallyand
scientificallymeaningful. Experts from a variety of disciplines
focus on nontraditional strategies that engage community residents
in community-research projects, shortening the distance between the
researcher and the subject. This unique book recounts lessons
learned on conducting Participatory Action Research (PAR) in Latino
communities using techniques based on anthropology, education,
community health and evaluation, and urban planning. Latino Social
Policy: A Participatory Research Model addresses non-traditional
methods of reducing the tension between the reality of interaction
with the subject community and the academic training structures
used by researchers. The book promotes a new vision and practice of
research design in which the subject is central to the process,
advocating a participatory approach to produce qualitatively
different research based on community identified problems and
needs. Contributors examine the value of integrating local
knowledge, language, and culture into the methodological design,
the ethics of conducting research in Latino communities, and the
internal conflicts Chicana/o researchers face within their
profession and in the field. Topics addressed in Latino Social
Policy: A Participatory Research Model include: community health
and Central Americans in Los Angeles ethnography and substance
abuse among transnational Mexican farmworkers identity and field
research in Mexico the Latino Coalition for a New Los Angeles
(LCNLA) researcher/community partnerships and much more! Latino
Social Policy: A Participatory Research Model includes case
studies, ethnographies, and vignettes that illustrate participatory
approaches and outcomes in Latino research. The book is equally
valuable as a textbook for academics and students working in the
social sciences, public policy, and urban planning, and as a
professional guide for community leaders and organizations
interested in developing research partnerships.
Opinions of specialized labor courts differ, but labor justice
undoubtedly represented a decisive moment in worker 's history.
When and how did these courts take shape? Why did their originators
consider them necessary? Leon Fink and Juan Manuel Palacio present
essays that address these essential questions. Ranging from Canada
and the United States to Chile and Argentina, the authors search
for common factors in the appearance of labor courts while
recognizing the specific character of the creative process in each
nation. Their transnational and comparative approach advances a
global perspective on the various mechanisms for regulating
industrial relations and resolving labor conflicts. The result is
the first country-by-country study of its kind, one that addresses
a defining shift in law in the first half of the twentieth century.
Contributors: Rossana Barragan Romano, Angela de Castro Gomes,
David Diaz-Arias, Leon Fink, Frank Luce, Diego Ortuzar, German
Palacio, Juan Manuel Palacio, William Suarez-Potts, Fernando
Teixeira da Silva, Victor Uribe-Uran, Angela Vergara, and Ronny J.
Viales-Hurtado.
Experiencing both the enormous benefits and the serious detriments
of globalization and economic restructuring, Southern California
serves as a magnet for immigrants from many parts of the world.
This volume advances an emerging body of work that centers this
region's future on the links between the two fastest-growing racial
groups in California, Asians and Latinos, and the economic and
social mainstream of this important sector of the global economy.
The contributors to the anthology--scholars and community leaders
with social science, urban planning, and legal backgrounds--provide
a multi-faceted analysis of gender, class, and race relations. They
also examine various forms of immigrant economic participation,
from low-wage workers to entrepreneurs and capital investors.
"Asian and Latino Immigrants in a Restructuring Economy" documents
the entrenchment of various immigrant communities in the
socio-political and economic fabric of United States society and
these communities' role in transforming the Los Angeles region.
Thirteen young Latinos and Latinas living in America are introduced
in this book celebrating the rich diversity of the Latino and
Latina experience in the United States. Free-verse fiction and
nonfiction prose present the characters' lives as well as important
events in Latin American and Spanish history and culture.
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The Wanderer (Paperback)
Sharon Creech; Illustrated by David Diaz
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R278
R234
Discovery Miles 2 340
Save R44 (16%)
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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"The sea, the sea, the sea. It rolled and rolled and called to me. Come in, it said, come in."Thirteen-year-old Sophie hears the sea calling, promising adventure and a chance for discovery as she sets sail for England with her three uncles and two cousins. Sophie's cousin Cody isn't sure he has the strength to prove himself to the crew and to his father. Through Sophie's and Cody's travel logs, we hear stories of the past and the daily challenges of surviving at sea as The Wanderer sails toward its destination -- and its passengers search for their places in the world.
Award-winning poet Gary Soto and Caldecott winner David Diaz turn
their eyes on the world of kids. From family pictures to pinatas,
from the "gato "with a meow like a rusty latch to Fourth of July
fireworks, the startling and often overlooked moments that define
childhood are vividly brought to life by these two acclaimed
talents.
Costa Rica has been largely recognized as a democratic and
politically stable country in a region (Central America)
characterized by instability, dictatorships, and social inequality.
Several social and institutional problems have risen during the
last decades, but the country still maintains good social and
health indicators. Historical Dictionary of Costa Rica contains a
chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive
bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,000
cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics,
economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an
excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to
know more about Costa Rica.
Tracker. The very word evokes images of buckskin-clad braves
crouching over the ground, carefully studying the signs before
them--a part of history. But the modern world has not put behind it
the need for the earthy business of tracking. Such skills are still
routinely used by the military, rescue personnel, and law
enforcement, as well as by hunters and people living at subsistence
level throughout the world. "Tracking Humans "is the ultimate
authoritative guide to this most complex pursuit. A great resource
for military, law enforcement, and rescue professionals, "Tracking
Humans "is also useful for outdoor enthusiasts. Users will find it
invaluable as an on-site manual to assist in any ongoing
search.Unlike many tracking manuals, this guide focuses on tracking
humans, whether they're enemy combatants or lost children. Author
David Diaz explains what it takes to be an expert tracker, from the
physical stamina to the focus and perception necessary to do the
job correctly. He explains the tools of the tracker and presents
essential safety tips every tracker should know. "Tracking Humans"
is an important tool for anyone dealing with missing persons--it
could be an essential lifesaver.
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Ocular Pharmacotherapy (Paperback)
Jose M. Benitez-Del-Castillo, David Diaz-Valle, Jose Antonio Gegundez-Fernandez
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R1,597
Discovery Miles 15 970
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Ocular Pharmacotherapy concerns the use of drugs to treat diseases
of the eye. This book, from the Chairman of Ophthalmology at
Complutense University in Madrid, is an essential resource for
residents, students and practising ophthalmologists. It provides
key information regarding both the basic pharmacology of ophthalmic
drugs and their use in clinical practice. The comprehensive text
consists of twenty-six chapters, incorporating an extensive review
across six chapters of various anti-microbial treatments. These
include commercially available antibiotics, fortified topical
antibiotics, intravitreal, subconjunctival, intracorneal and oral
antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals and antiparasitics. It also
includes a detailed appendix on the treatment of uveitis and covers
new ophthalmic diagnostic and therapeutic formulations and delivery
systems, which have been developed in recent years. Over 140 full
colour images, including numerous high-quality clinical
photographs, charts and tables, enhance understanding. Ocular
Pharmacotherapy provides an excellent point of reference to assist
in making initial decisions on treatment, for students and
professionals alike. Key Points Up-to-date information on new
developments in ocular pharmacotherapy Extensive review of
anti-microbial treatments Highly illustrated with clinical
photographs, charts and tables Authored by a recognised ophthalmic
specialist from Spain
Opinions of specialized labor courts differ, but labor justice
undoubtedly represented a decisive moment in worker 's history.
When and how did these courts take shape? Why did their originators
consider them necessary? Leon Fink and Juan Manuel Palacio present
essays that address these essential questions. Ranging from Canada
and the United States to Chile and Argentina, the authors search
for common factors in the appearance of labor courts while
recognizing the specific character of the creative process in each
nation. Their transnational and comparative approach advances a
global perspective on the various mechanisms for regulating
industrial relations and resolving labor conflicts. The result is
the first country-by-country study of its kind, one that addresses
a defining shift in law in the first half of the twentieth century.
Contributors: Rossana Barragan Romano, Angela de Castro Gomes,
David Diaz-Arias, Leon Fink, Frank Luce, Diego Ortuzar, German
Palacio, Juan Manuel Palacio, William Suarez-Potts, Fernando
Teixeira da Silva, Victor Uribe-Uran, Angela Vergara, and Ronny J.
Viales-Hurtado.
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