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In this book, Tim McGettigan and Earl Smith make the unprecedented
argument that racism is a remediable form of suggestion-induced
sadism. The authors explain in plain terms how societies like the
USA construct racism, and put forward a practical plan to eradicate
racism in the USA and all over the world.
Comprehend the mysteries—and the amazing potential—of quantum
computing Quantum computing has the promise to be the next huge
thing in technology. How do we know that? Look at how much the big
players in tech are investing in the technology. Quantum Computing
For Dummies preps you for the amazing changes that are coming with
the world of computing built on the phenomena of quantum mechanics.
Need to know what is it and how does it work? This
easy-to-understand book breaks it down and answers your most
pressing questions. Get a better understanding of how quantum
computing is revolutionizing networking, data management,
cryptography, and artificial intelligence in ways that would have
previously been unthinkable. With a Dummies guide by your side,
you’ll get a primer on the inner workings and practical
applications of quantum computers. Learn the difference binary and
quantum computers Discover which industries will be most influenced
by quantum computing See how quantum improves encryption and
enables business Take a look at how quantum is applied in big data
and AI For technologists and IT pros interested in getting on board
the quantum train—plus anyone who’s quantum-curious—this
Dummies guide is a must-have.
Robertson and Chaney examine how the early antecedents of police
brutality like plantation overseers, the lynching of African
American males, early race riots, the Rodney King incident, and the
Los Angeles Rampart Scandal have directly impacted the current
relationship between communities of color and police. Using a
phenomenological framework, they analyze how African American
college students perceive police to determine how race, gender, and
education create different realities among a demographic. Based on
their qualitative and quantitative findings, Robertson and Chaney
offer recommended policies and strategies for police and
communities to improve relationships and perceptions between the
two.
An essential work that advances an acute awareness of our
responsibility to make society equitable for all. Library Journal,
Starred Review In this provocative book, the authors connect the
regulation of African American people in many settings into a
powerful narrative. Completely updated throughout, the book now
includes a new chapter on policing black athletes' bodies, and
expanded coverage of the Black Lives Matter movement, policing
trans bodies, and policing Black women's bodies.
An essential work that advances an acute awareness of our
responsibility to make society equitable for all. Library Journal,
Starred Review In this provocative book, the authors connect the
regulation of African American people in many settings into a
powerful narrative. Completely updated throughout, the book now
includes a new chapter on policing black athletes' bodies, and
expanded coverage of the Black Lives Matter movement, policing
trans bodies, and policing Black women's bodies.
The Social Dynamics of Family Violence explores family violence
throughout the life course, from child abuse and neglect to
intimate partner violence and elder abuse. Paying special attention
to the social character and institutional causes of family
violence, Hattery and Smith ask students to consider how social
inequality, especially gender inequality, contributes to tensions
and explosive tendencies in family settings. Students learn about
individual preventative measures and are also invited to question
the justice of our current social structure, with implications for
social policy and reorganization. Hattery and Smith also examine
violence against women globally and relate this to violence in the
United States. Unique coverage of same-sex and multicultural
couples, as well as of theory and methods, make this text an
essential element of any course considering the sociology of family
violence.
From teen pregnancy and single parenting to athletics and HIV/AIDS,
myths about African American families abound. This provocative book
by two acclaimed scholars of race and ethnicity debunks many common
myths about black families in America, sharing stories and drawing
on the latest research to show the realities. African American
Families Today examines the wellbeing of African American families
around topics including marriage, health, education, incarceration,
wealth, and more. Authors Angela J. Hattery and Earl Smith show
that even though the election of the first African American
president, Barack Obama, has been symbolically important for
African Americans, his presidency has not had a measurable impact
on the daily lives of African American families. As the book shows,
racial inequality persists-we're clearly not in a "postracial"
society.
"If you do the crime you gotta do the time." This adage reflects
the overall attitude most Americans have about crime and the
criminal justice system. Implicit in this adage is the notion that
once "the time" is done, the individual is free to re-enter society
and resume a normal life. In Prisoner Re-entry and Social Capital,
authors Earl Smith and Angela J. Hattery challenge this myth.
Prisoner Re-entry and Social Capital takes as its starting point
interviews with twenty-five men and women during the summer of 2008
about their experiences with re-entering the "free world" after a
period of incarceration. By analyzing the experiences of these men
and women, Smith and Hattery look in depth at the factors that
inhibit successful re-entry and illustrate some successes and
failures. The book examines individual characteristics that inhibit
successful re-entry such as addiction and sex offender status as
well as the unique challenges faced by women. Uniquely, Smith and
Hattery focus on the role that social capital plays as one of the
most important factors that shapes the re-entry experience. Today,
one of the most pressing issues facing scholars, those who work in
the criminal justice system, and the citizenry as a whole is the
extraordinarily high rate of recidivism. These interviews and
analyses provide a deeper and more precise understanding of the
biases faced by re-entry felons in the labor market and work to
address the key barriers to re-entry in hopes to aid in their
elimination.
'If you do the crime you gotta do the time.' This adage reflects
the overall attitude most Americans have about crime and the
criminal justice system. Implicit in this adage is the notion that
once 'the time' is done, the individual is free to re-enter society
and resume a normal life. In Prisoner Re-entry and Social Capital,
authors Earl Smith and Angela J. Hattery challenge this myth.
Prisoner Re-entry and Social Capital takes as its starting point
interviews with twenty-five men and women during the summer of 2008
about their experiences with re-entering the 'free world' after a
period of incarceration. By analyzing the experiences of these men
and women, Smith and Hattery look in depth at the factors that
inhibit successful re-entry and illustrate some successes and
failures. The book examines individual characteristics that inhibit
successful re-entry such as addiction and sex offender status as
well as the unique challenges faced by women. Uniquely, Smith and
Hattery focus on the role that social capital plays as one of the
most important factors that shapes the re-entry experience. Today,
one of the most pressing issues facing scholars, those who work in
the criminal justice system, and the citizenry as a whole is the
extraordinarily high rate of recidivism. These interviews and
analyses provide a deeper and more precise understanding of the
biases faced by re-entry felons in the labor market and work to
address the key barriers to re-entry in hopes to aid in their
elimination.
The Social Dynamics of Family Violence explores family violence
throughout the life course, from child abuse and neglect to
intimate partner violence and elder abuse. Paying special attention
to the social character and institutional causes of family
violence, Hattery and Smith ask students to consider how social
inequality, especially gender inequality, contributes to tensions
and explosive tendencies in family settings. Students learn about
individual preventative measures and are also invited to question
the justice of our current social structure, with implications for
social policy and reorganization. Hattery and Smith also examine
violence against women globally and relate this to violence in the
United States. Unique coverage of same-sex and multicultural
couples, as well as of theory and methods, make this text an
essential element of any course considering the sociology of family
violence.
Robertson and Chaney examine how the early antecedents of police
brutality like plantation overseers, the lynching of African
American males, early race riots, the Rodney King incident, and the
Los Angeles Rampart Scandal have directly impacted the current
relationship between communities of color and police. Using a
phenomenological framework, they analyze how African American
college students perceive police to determine how race, gender, and
education create different realities among a demographic. Based on
their qualitative and quantitative findings, Robertson and Chaney
offer recommended policies and strategies for police and
communities to improve relationships and perceptions between the
two.
From teen pregnancy and single parenting to athletics and HIV/AIDS,
myths about African American families abound. This provocative book
by two acclaimed scholars of race and ethnicity debunks many common
myths about black families in America, sharing stories and drawing
on the latest research to show the realities. African American
Families Today examines the well-being of African American families
around topics including marriage, health, education, incarceration,
wealth, and more. Authors Angela J. Hattery and Earl Smith show
that even though the election of the first African American
president, Barack Obama, has been symbolically important for
African Americans, his presidency has not had a measurable impact
on the daily lives of African American families. As the book shows,
racial inequality persists we re clearly not in a post-racial
society."
What do the Catholic Church, college sports, Hollywood, prisons,
the military, fraternities and politics have in common? All
have extraordinarily high rates of sexual and intimate partner
violence and child sexual abuse.  Sexual and intimate
partner violence is part of the landscape that women and children
live with. Women and children are subjected to high levels of
sexual and intimate partner violence and in the era of
#metoo, Gender, Power and Violence provides a nuanced
analysis of the ways in which the organizational structure of an
institution, like a college campus or Hollywood, can create an
environment ripe for sexual and intimate partner violence and even
child sexual abuse.  Gender, Power, and
Violence looks at the problem of sexual and intimate partner
violence through cases, observing the role that institutions play
in facilitating and perpetuating gender based violence, and
provides a more complex understanding about the ways in which
institutional structures create an environment that facilitates and
perpetuates gender based violence. Angela J. Hattery and Earl Smith
touch on current events that have highlighted the pervasiveness of
gender based violence across the institutions they interrogate
throughout the book, but also in the entertainment industry, the
government, and television journalism. Â Gender, Power, and
Violence gives the reader a better understanding of what
factors shape who will be perpetrators, who will be victims, and
how organizations respond (or not) when sexual or intimate partner
violence or child sexual abuse is reported. It also offers
recommendations for transforming these institutions so that they
are safe for women and children of all genders.
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Elizabeth (Hardcover)
Nayeli L. Riano, M Earl Smith
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Muncy (Hardcover)
Maggie S Rymsza, M Earl Smith; As told to The Muncy Historical Society
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