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The Path to Vihaan (Hardcover): Daniel J. Lyons The Path to Vihaan (Hardcover)
Daniel J. Lyons
R727 Discovery Miles 7 270 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Severed (Hardcover): Daniel J. Lyons Severed (Hardcover)
Daniel J. Lyons
R505 Discovery Miles 5 050 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Infallibility of Human Judgment, its Dignity and Excellency. Being a new art of Reasoning, and Discovering Truth, ... With... The Infallibility of Human Judgment, its Dignity and Excellency. Being a new art of Reasoning, and Discovering Truth, ... With the Supplement, Answering all Objections Which Have Been Made to it, ... The Fifth Edition (Hardcover)
J. Lyons
R858 Discovery Miles 8 580 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Pope Francis as a Global Actor - Where Politics and Theology Meet (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Alynna J. Lyon, Christine A... Pope Francis as a Global Actor - Where Politics and Theology Meet (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Alynna J. Lyon, Christine A Gustafson, Paul Christopher Manuel
R3,944 Discovery Miles 39 440 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Pope Francis confuses many observers because his papacy does not fit neatly into any pre-established classificatory schemes. To gain a deeper appreciation of Francis's complicated papacy, this volume proposes that an interdisciplinary approach, fusing concepts derived from moral theology and the social sciences, may properly situate Pope Francis as a global political entrepreneur. The chapters in this volume ask what difference it makes that he is the first pope from Latin America, how and why different countries in the world respond to him, how his understanding of scripture informs his ideas on economic, social, and environmental policy, and where politics meets theology under Francis. In the end, this volume seeks to provide a more robust understanding of the enigmatic papacy of Francis.

To Hell and Back (Hardcover): Shawn J. Lyons To Hell and Back (Hardcover)
Shawn J. Lyons
R836 Discovery Miles 8 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
America in the British Imagination - 1945 to the Present (Hardcover): J. Lyons America in the British Imagination - 1945 to the Present (Hardcover)
J. Lyons
R1,897 Discovery Miles 18 970 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This lively and engaging cultural history explores a series of interrelated questions about the U.S.'s influence on British society in the years following World War II. How was American culture disseminated into Britain? Why did large sections of British society embrace American customs? What picture did British citizens form of American society and politics? And how did the Cold War's end and the September 11 attacks affect that picture? Here, author John F. Lyons draws on cinema, literature, contemporary journalism, unpublished oral interviews, and a host of other sources to explore not only the ways in which American society impacted Britain, but the ways in which America's complex identity was refracted in the minds of the citizens of its closest ally.

The United Nations in the 21st Century (Paperback, 6th edition): Karen A. Mingst, Margaret P. Karns, Alynna J. Lyon The United Nations in the 21st Century (Paperback, 6th edition)
Karen A. Mingst, Margaret P. Karns, Alynna J. Lyon
R1,152 Discovery Miles 11 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The United Nations in the 21st Century, Sixth Edition, provides a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the UN. It explores the historical, institutional, and theoretical foundations of the UN as well as major global trends and challenges facing the organization today, including changing major power dynamics, new threats to peace and security, the migration and refugee crises, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the existential challenges of climate change and sustainability. Thoroughly revised and expanded, it contains two new chapters on the UN and the environment and on human security, including issues of health, food security, global migration, and human trafficking. There is enhanced analysis of theoretical perspectives on post-colonialism, feminist theory, constructivism, and non-Western views. New content has also been added on the UN's budget crisis, public-private partnerships, and the role of women in the organization. By examining the UN as an intergovernmental organization facing the broader need for global cooperation to address economic, social, and environmental interdependencies alongside the threats posed by rising nationalism and populism, this popular text is the perfect reference for all students and practitioners of international organizations, global governance, and international relations.

A NIME Reader - Fifteen Years of New Interfaces for Musical Expression (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Alexander Refsum Jensenius,... A NIME Reader - Fifteen Years of New Interfaces for Musical Expression (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Alexander Refsum Jensenius, Michael J. Lyons
R7,156 Discovery Miles 71 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

What is a musical instrument? What are the musical instruments of the future? This anthology presents thirty papers selected from the fifteen year long history of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME). NIME is a leading music technology conference, and an important venue for researchers and artists to present and discuss their explorations of musical instruments and technologies. Each of the papers is followed by commentaries written by the original authors and by leading experts. The volume covers important developments in the field, including the earliest reports of instruments like the reacTable, Overtone Violin, Pebblebox, and Plank. There are also numerous papers presenting new development platforms and technologies, as well as critical reflections, theoretical analyses and artistic experiences. The anthology is intended for newcomers who want to get an overview of recent advances in music technology. The historical traces, meta-discussions and reflections will also be of interest for longtime NIME participants. The book thus serves both as a survey of influential past work and as a starting point for new and exciting future developments.

Oceanside Police Department (Hardcover): Matthew J. Lyons Oceanside Police Department (Hardcover)
Matthew J. Lyons
R781 R653 Discovery Miles 6 530 Save R128 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
World War II - A Global History (Paperback, 6th edition): Michael J. Lyons, David J. Ulbrich World War II - A Global History (Paperback, 6th edition)
Michael J. Lyons, David J. Ulbrich
R3,477 Discovery Miles 34 770 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Fully revised and restructured, the sixth edition of World War II: A Global History offers students a concise and yet thorough textbook that examines history's bloodiest conflict. The chapters alternate between chronological chapters on Europe and Asia-Pacific and thematic chapters on innovations, home fronts, brutal regimes, and logistics. This textbook includes the following features: A lively narrative of facts, events, people, and ideas that incorporates thoughtful analysis New material and restructured content on global factors that affected the causes, conduct, and consequences of World War II Balanced pace that does not bog readers down in too many details yet gives them sufficient depth and breadth for context Chapters, sections, and sidebars arranged in ways that can complement lectures and assignments Fifty new photographs that illustrate the human condition and weaponry during World War II. Global in focus, by blending both geographic and thematic chapters to ensure readers gain a comprehensive understanding of impact of the war worldwide, this is the perfect volume for all students of the biggest global conflict of the twentieth century.

Domestic Violence Advocacy - Complex Lives/Difficult Choices (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Jill Davies, Eleanor J. Lyon Domestic Violence Advocacy - Complex Lives/Difficult Choices (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Jill Davies, Eleanor J. Lyon
R2,544 Discovery Miles 25 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book introduced a new model of woman defined advocacy that was designed to bridge the gap that sometimes occurs between a battered woman's perspective and a victim's advocate's perception. Created to improve service delivery to women who are victims of domestic violence, this model emphasized placing attention on the victim's assessment of the risk in the violent relationship and on her decision making. The authors aim to help advocates better understand battered women's decisions, including the decision to stay in an abusive relationship, to improve advocacy for victims with various cultural experiences and backgrounds, and to provide advocates with assistance in redesigning their services so they may better meet the needs of battered women.

The second edition will be updated to include current research, greater emphasis on working with marginalized populations, an expanded advocacy framework, more emphasis on client strengths and strengths based perspective, and more pedagogical elements will be introduced.

The United Nations - 75 Years of Promoting Peace, Human Rights, and Development (Hardcover): Kent J. Kille, Alynna J. Lyon The United Nations - 75 Years of Promoting Peace, Human Rights, and Development (Hardcover)
Kent J. Kille, Alynna J. Lyon
R3,090 Discovery Miles 30 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This key resource for anyone interested in the United Nations, global issues, or world politics provides accessible and comprehensive coverage of the history, growth, and development of ideas and institutions governing the globe. The United Nations has been an essential actor in world politics for 75 years. Its entities have eliminated smallpox, protected the ozone layer, promoted arms control, and helped to save the lives of over 90 million children. Yet, it is frequently criticized as ineffective and antiquated. This book provides a balanced and systematic overview of the UN's contributions and challenges, highlighting areas where it plays an essential role in global governance as well as areas of redundancy and needed reform. This book provides readers with a clear, well-organized reference resource to the entire UN system-its principal organs, specialized agencies, programs and funds, and key issues of engagement. Through individual entries, it examines the history of UN engagement, ranging from peace and security to migration and climate change. It moves beyond a simple description of UN entities as it assesses the development of ideas (such as that of sustainable development), as well as responses to changes in world politics. Finally, it presents both the significant successes of UN work and continued challenges. Meticulously researched, accessible entries written by two prominent UN scholars Entries on both successes and continued challenges of the UN system Primary source documents key to the founding of the UN

Lipoproteins in Diabetes Mellitus (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Alicia J. Jenkins, Peter P. Toth, Timothy J Lyons Lipoproteins in Diabetes Mellitus (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Alicia J. Jenkins, Peter P. Toth, Timothy J Lyons
R5,345 R4,301 Discovery Miles 43 010 Save R1,044 (20%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Diabetes mellitus has become epidemic on a global scale, and millions of new cases are diagnosed every year. The epidemic of diabetes mellitus is expected to result in one of the steepest rises in human morbidity and mortality ever observed outside of wartime. Insulin resistance is a hallmark of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus, and is characterized by impaired insulin- signaling transduction. Authoritative and comprehensive, Lipoproteins in Diabetes Mellitus details the many changes wrought by insulin resistance and diabetes mellitus on lipid and lipoprotein metabolism. The book begins by summarizing the various techniques to measure lipoproteins and their subclasses. The mechanisms by which insulin resistance and diabetes mellitus increase risk for atherosclerosis, diabetic retinopathy, and diabetic nephropathy are then explored in detail. Finally, the effects of lifestyle modification and the results of clinical trials using established and investigational drugs are discussed. An invaluable contribution to the literature, Lipoproteins in Diabetes Mellitus is a comprehensive reference on the clinical and scientific aspects of lipoproteins in diabetes. It will have a long-lasting and significant effect on the medical management of people with diabetes.

Charley - The True Story of the Youngest Soldier to Die in the American Civil War: Brendan J. Lyons Charley - The True Story of the Youngest Soldier to Die in the American Civil War
Brendan J. Lyons
R555 R443 Discovery Miles 4 430 Save R112 (20%) Out of stock

In early April 1861, the streets of West Chester, PA, echoed with the sound of a rattling snare drum. The orders it marked out could be heard for blocks around – about face, advance, retreat, company rest – but there were no troops in the city to hear it. The Civil War, though it loomed heavy on the minds of everyone in the nation, had not yet begun. Fort Sumter would remain in Union hands for another two weeks and the secession crisis in the south was yet still only a war of words.  But on the one hundred block of Barnard Street, the children had already mustered. The children were already marching. And Charley King, a boy of only 11, was leading them. In a matter of days, the war would start in earnest. In just a few months, Charley would march with the 49th Pennsylvania Infantry into the heat of battle. And in just under a year and a half, he would become the youngest enlisted soldier to die in the American Civil War. Charley marched with Company F, tapping out the cadence and relaying orders as they fought in the ill-fated Peninsula Campaign, traveled in the long slog through Maryland during Robert E. Lee’s first invasion of the North, and faced down enemy artillery in the woods north of Sharpsburg at Antietam Creek. That battle remains the bloodiest day in American history. Charley and twenty-two thousand other Americans were killed or wounded that day. Charley’s final resting place is unknown, but he is memorialized in West Chester at Greenmount Cemetery where his mother and father are buried. Using a wide range of sources, this unique history reconstructs Charley’s short life and the tragedy of his claim as the youngest soldier to die in the American Civil War.

The United Nations in the 21st Century (Hardcover, 6th edition): Karen A. Mingst, Margaret P. Karns, Alynna J. Lyon The United Nations in the 21st Century (Hardcover, 6th edition)
Karen A. Mingst, Margaret P. Karns, Alynna J. Lyon
R3,913 Discovery Miles 39 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The United Nations in the 21st Century, Sixth Edition, provides a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the UN. It explores the historical, institutional, and theoretical foundations of the UN as well as major global trends and challenges facing the organization today, including changing major power dynamics, new threats to peace and security, the migration and refugee crises, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the existential challenges of climate change and sustainability. Thoroughly revised and expanded, it contains two new chapters on the UN and the environment and on human security, including issues of health, food security, global migration, and human trafficking. There is enhanced analysis of theoretical perspectives on post-colonialism, feminist theory, constructivism, and non-Western views. New content has also been added on the UN's budget crisis, public-private partnerships, and the role of women in the organization. By examining the UN as an intergovernmental organization facing the broader need for global cooperation to address economic, social, and environmental interdependencies alongside the threats posed by rising nationalism and populism, this popular text is the perfect reference for all students and practitioners of international organizations, global governance, and international relations.

World War II - A Global History (Hardcover, 6th edition): Michael J. Lyons, David J. Ulbrich World War II - A Global History (Hardcover, 6th edition)
Michael J. Lyons, David J. Ulbrich
R5,034 Discovery Miles 50 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Fully revised and restructured, the sixth edition of World War II: A Global History offers students a concise and yet thorough textbook that examines history's bloodiest conflict. The chapters alternate between chronological chapters on Europe and Asia-Pacific and thematic chapters on innovations, home fronts, brutal regimes, and logistics. This textbook includes the following features: A lively narrative of facts, events, people, and ideas that incorporates thoughtful analysis New material and restructured content on global factors that affected the causes, conduct, and consequences of World War II Balanced pace that does not bog readers down in too many details yet gives them sufficient depth and breadth for context Chapters, sections, and sidebars arranged in ways that can complement lectures and assignments Fifty new photographs that illustrate the human condition and weaponry during World War II. Global in focus, by blending both geographic and thematic chapters to ensure readers gain a comprehensive understanding of impact of the war worldwide, this is the perfect volume for all students of the biggest global conflict of the twentieth century.

A Frank Waters Reader - A Southwestern Life in Writing (Hardcover, 1): Frank Waters A Frank Waters Reader - A Southwestern Life in Writing (Hardcover, 1)
Frank Waters; Contributions by Thomas J. Lyon; Edited by Thomas J. Lyon
R1,268 Discovery Miles 12 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Over the course of his life, Frank Waters amassed a body of work that has few equals in the literature of the American West. Because his was a writing that touched every facet of the Western experience, his voice still echoes throughout that region's literary world.
Swallow Press is especially proud to present this generous sampling of Frank Waters's writings. "A Frank Waters Reader" encompasses the full range of his work and draws from both his nonfiction and his many novels. It stands as a testament to his singular achievement and proof of the talent that established him as the foremost writer in the Southwest.
This collection spanning forty years of writing provides an excellent introduction for the uninitiated as well as a retrospective for those already familiar with this giant talent. His gift for achieving a delicate balance among the many contrary forces at work in the land and the people who inhabit it is as true and enduring as the region that inspired him.

Safety Planning with Battered Women - Complex Lives/Difficult Choices (Hardcover): Jill Davies, Eleanor J. Lyon, Diane... Safety Planning with Battered Women - Complex Lives/Difficult Choices (Hardcover)
Jill Davies, Eleanor J. Lyon, Diane Monti-Catania
R5,280 Discovery Miles 52 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Safety Planning with Battered Women introduces a new model of ôwoman-definedö advocacy that is designed to bridge the gap that sometimes occurs between a battered womanÆs perspective and a victim advocateÆs perception. Created to improve service delivery to women who are victims of domestic violence, this new model emphasizes placing attention on the victimÆs assessment of the risk in a violent relationship and in her decision making. Authors Jill Davies, Eleanor Lyon, and Diane Monti-Catania strive to help advocates better understand battered womenÆs decisions, including the decision to remain in an abusive relationship; to improve advocacy for victims with varying cultural backgrounds and experiences; and to provide advocates with assistance in redesigning their services, so they may better meet the needs of battered women. Since there are no quick fixes to the problems encountered in cases of domestic violence, it is vital that victims be provided with a real understanding of their options and the opportunity to implement those safety plans they deem most feasible. Safety Planning with Battered Women helps advocates tailor alternatives that will enhance the safety of battered women based on the individual realities of battered women. This book is both enlightening and highly practical and is a must read for anyone working with domestic violence victims. By introducing a woman-defined model and offering a new approach to advocacy, Safety Planning with Battered Women will compel readers to reexamine current approaches and examine the future provision of services to domestic violence victims, making it a valuable resource for students, researchers, academics, professionals, and practitioners.

Successful Grant Writing - Strategies for Health and Human Service Professionals (Paperback, 5th Revised edition): Laura N... Successful Grant Writing - Strategies for Health and Human Service Professionals (Paperback, 5th Revised edition)
Laura N Gitlin, Ann Kolanowski, Kevin J. Lyons
R1,465 Discovery Miles 14 650 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Following in the tradition of its previous editions, the updated and fully revised fifth edition of this classic guide to grant writing is especially written for health and human service professionals. It provides a comprehensive, systematic, and easy-to-follow, step-wise guide to writing competitive grant proposals for research, education, innovative practices and demonstration projects. Never has the need to advance evidence to improve the health of the public been greater. Generating evidence requires funding and grant writing has become an essential activity for every health and human service professional who must seek funds to advance innovative research, education and practice initiatives.Uniquely focused on developing grant-writing skills as part of a professional's career, this one-of-a-kind guide addresses the full range of essential competencies needed to assure success. The new edition expands coverage on how to compose an effective aims page, how to write a compelling literature review to support significance of a proposal, and describes considerations for specific types of study designs. Additionally, the guide provides a more extensive discussion of mentorship, plus tips for pre-doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows. New to the Fifth Edition: Spotlights important new trends that can make or break grant success Features Professional Spotlights reflecting the experiences and advice from successful grant writers - from novice to expert Highlights special considerations for pre-doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows Examines how to write an effective grant application for specific types of study designs Explains how to craft compelling statements about significance and innovation Provides guidelines on mentorship Covers ways to manage post-award activities and offers strategies and templates for documenting grant progress Key Features: Key summary points in every chapter Case examples throughout Strategies for managing a grant writing team and post-award activities Considerations in building a grant writing career and matching your level of experience to funding mechanisms Testimonies from novices and experts describing their unique grant writing experiences

Remembering the Hacienda - Religion, Authority, and Social Change in Highland Ecuador (Paperback): Barry J. Lyons Remembering the Hacienda - Religion, Authority, and Social Change in Highland Ecuador (Paperback)
Barry J. Lyons
R768 Discovery Miles 7 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From the colonial period through the mid-twentieth century, haciendas dominated the Latin American countryside. In the Ecuadorian Andes, Runa-- Quichua-speaking indigenous people-- worked on these large agrarian estates as virtual serfs. In Remembering the Hacienda: Religion, Authority, and Social Change in Highland Ecuador, Barry Lyons probes the workings of power on haciendas and explores the hacienda's contemporary legacy.

Lyons lived for three years in a Runa village and conducted in-depth interviews with elderly former hacienda laborers. He combines their wrenching accounts with archival evidence to paint an astonishing portrait of daily life on haciendas. Lyons also develops an innovative analysis of hacienda discipline and authority relations. Remembering the Hacienda explains the role of religion as well as the reshaping of Runa culture and identity under the impact of land reform and liberation theology.

This beautifully written book is a major contribution to the understanding of social control and domination. It will be valuable reading for a broad audience in anthropology, history, Latin American studies, and religious studies.

Pope Francis as a Global Actor - Where Politics and Theology Meet (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018):... Pope Francis as a Global Actor - Where Politics and Theology Meet (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
Alynna J. Lyon, Christine A Gustafson, Paul Christopher Manuel
R2,789 Discovery Miles 27 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Pope Francis confuses many observers because his papacy does not fit neatly into any pre-established classificatory schemes. To gain a deeper appreciation of Francis's complicated papacy, this volume proposes that an interdisciplinary approach, fusing concepts derived from moral theology and the social sciences, may properly situate Pope Francis as a global political entrepreneur. The chapters in this volume ask what difference it makes that he is the first pope from Latin America, how and why different countries in the world respond to him, how his understanding of scripture informs his ideas on economic, social, and environmental policy, and where politics meets theology under Francis. In the end, this volume seeks to provide a more robust understanding of the enigmatic papacy of Francis.

A NIME Reader - Fifteen Years of New Interfaces for Musical Expression (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed.... A NIME Reader - Fifteen Years of New Interfaces for Musical Expression (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Alexander Refsum Jensenius, Michael J. Lyons
R7,611 Discovery Miles 76 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

What is a musical instrument? What are the musical instruments of the future? This anthology presents thirty papers selected from the fifteen year long history of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME). NIME is a leading music technology conference, and an important venue for researchers and artists to present and discuss their explorations of musical instruments and technologies. Each of the papers is followed by commentaries written by the original authors and by leading experts. The volume covers important developments in the field, including the earliest reports of instruments like the reacTable, Overtone Violin, Pebblebox, and Plank. There are also numerous papers presenting new development platforms and technologies, as well as critical reflections, theoretical analyses and artistic experiences. The anthology is intended for newcomers who want to get an overview of recent advances in music technology. The historical traces, meta-discussions and reflections will also be of interest for longtime NIME participants. The book thus serves both as a survey of influential past work and as a starting point for new and exciting future developments.

America in the British Imagination - 1945 to the Present (Paperback): J. Lyons America in the British Imagination - 1945 to the Present (Paperback)
J. Lyons
R2,184 Discovery Miles 21 840 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This lively and engaging cultural history explores a series of interrelated questions about the US's influence on British society in the years following World War II. How was American culture disseminated into Britain? Why did large sections of British society embrace American customs? What picture did British citizens form of American society and politics? And how did the Cold War's end and the September 11 attacks affect that picture?

German Science (Paperback): Pierre Duhem German Science (Paperback)
Pierre Duhem; Translated by J. Lyon
R486 R406 Discovery Miles 4 060 Save R80 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Pierre Duhem (1861-1916) is a major influence in twentieth-century thought, a source for many of the ideas of the Vienna circle, Karl Popper, Imre Kalatos, and Thomas S. Kuhn. Yet Duhem's arguments have often been perceived as enigmatic, quirky, muddled, or even disingenuous, because his influence has been greatest outside his native France many of his works have never been translated, and Duhem's readers have mostly been ignorant of the peculiar French cultural and political background during Duhem's lifetime. "German Science" (here translated into English for the first time) is a document of importance for understanding Duhem's better-known works. Duhem's "Aim and Structure of Physical Theory" has been misunderstood because of ignorance of the position set forth in "German Science". At first sight, "German Science" is typical chauvinistic wartime propaganda, thought by the standards of the time and place, Duhem emerges as a moderate and sensitive patriot. The enduring worth of "German Science" lies in its oscillation between the poles of two basic Pascalian premisses: "Principles are intuited" and "Propositions are inferred". The introduction is by Stanley Jaki, author of the biography, "Uneasy Genius: The Life and work of Pierre Duhem".

Recognition and Prevention of Major Mental and Substance Use Disorders (Hardcover): Ming T. Tsuang, William S. Stone, Michael... Recognition and Prevention of Major Mental and Substance Use Disorders (Hardcover)
Ming T. Tsuang, William S. Stone, Michael J. Lyons; American Psychopathological Association
R1,872 Discovery Miles 18 720 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Recognizing that favorable clinical outcomes are associated with earlier initiation of treatment -- and even more ideally with prevention -- this volume addresses the current status of early intervention in, and prevention of, major mental and substance use disorders. A team of distinguished participants addresses this problem at many levels -- from the DNA molecule to public policy -- in order to show how prevention efforts should be informed by a better understanding of etiology and by a knowledge of indicators of vulnerability.

In considering the current standing of etiological knowledge, Recognition and Prevention of Major Mental and Substance Use Disorders addresses issues that are critical precursors to the prevention of mental disorders and offers an understanding of factors that contribute to the disorders' development. The contributors review genetic methodologies and current findings in mental disorders, with an emphasis on schizophrenia, and then show how biological and psychosocial environmental variables may affect vulnerability. Chapters devoted specifically to lessons in prevention drawn from recent research into schizophrenia discuss the implications of prodromal studies and relationships between stress, critical periods, and the development of the disorder. The book includes contributions from NIH representatives on how basic scientific understanding of mental disorders can be translated into public policy. It also features chapters that describe cutting-edge projects in prevention research for Alzheimer's disease, drug dependence, antisocial behavior, and posttraumatic stress disorder -- each providing compelling accounts of how existing knowledge can be adapted to promising prevention efforts. Among the volume's contributions: - New data on the role of substance abuse -- particularly marijuana and psychostimulants -- in increasing vulnerability to schizophrenia- Review of vulnerability factors for several relevant disorders, examining stress and its concomitant psychobiological responses and the contribution of cognitive factors to vulnerability to depression- Intriguing approach for translating successful treatment methods for schizophrenia into efforts to prevent the transition from the prodrome of the disorder to the full-blown illness- Program for prevention of antisocial behavior that can be implemented as early as the first grade- Secondary prevention efforts for posttraumatic stress disorder, with a focus on pharmacological interventions

Each chapter reviews clinical implications of the research presented, contributing to a volume that will benefit clinicians and researchers who share the goal of preventing these debilitating conditions. This multidimensional, interdisciplinary work represents a major step toward cutting the social costs of these disorders -- and, more important, their untold cost in human suffering.

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