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At a time when movements for racial justice are front and center in
U.S. national politics, this book provides essential new
understanding to the study of race, its influence on people's
lives, and what we can do to address the persistent and
foundational American problem of systemic racism. Knowledge about
race and racism changes as social and historical conditions evolve,
as different generations of scholars experience unique societal
conditions, and as new voices from those who have previously been
kept at the margins have challenged us to reconceive our thinking
about race and ethnicity. In this collection of essays by prominent
sociologists whose work has transformed the understanding of race
and ethnicity, each reflects on their career and how their personal
experiences have shaped their contribution to understanding racism,
both in scholarly and public debate. Merging biography, memoir, and
sociohistorical analysis, these essays provide vital insight into
the influence of race on people's perspectives and opportunities
both inside and outside of academia, and how racial inequality is
felt, experienced, and confronted.
At a time when movements for racial justice are front and center in
U.S. national politics, this book provides essential new
understanding to the study of race, its influence on people's
lives, and what we can do to address the persistent and
foundational American problem of systemic racism. Knowledge about
race and racism changes as social and historical conditions evolve,
as different generations of scholars experience unique societal
conditions, and as new voices from those who have previously been
kept at the margins have challenged us to reconceive our thinking
about race and ethnicity. In this collection of essays by prominent
sociologists whose work has transformed the understanding of race
and ethnicity, each reflects on their career and how their personal
experiences have shaped their contribution to understanding racism,
both in scholarly and public debate. Merging biography, memoir, and
sociohistorical analysis, these essays provide vital insight into
the influence of race on people's perspectives and opportunities
both inside and outside of academia, and how racial inequality is
felt, experienced, and confronted.
During the past years there has been rapid progress in the
understanding of how early life stress impacts psychopathology in
children. The first two parts of this book present the basic
principles of brain development and describe the most important
neuronal systems. This includes systems involved in emotion
processing, cognitive control, and social
processes. These first two general sections are
followed by an overview about recent research on various neuronal
and psychiatric disorders, where environmental exposures and
altered brain development play an important role: sleep, autism,
ADHD and other developmental forms of psychopathology.
A Woman With Cancer Deborah came to University Hospital when she
was 25. She was the mainstay of a young farming family. Her
husband, Merle, was now farming his family land, working hard to
keep financially solvent during these difficult f;lrming days. They
had four children: Carolyn, 4 months; Michael, 17 months; John, 4
years; and Susie, 5 years. There was nothing special about this
woman or her circumstances; she was like every woman who had
ordinary daily chores and responsibilities, people in her life
about whom she cared and who cared for her, worries, goals, dreams,
and her life before her. Deborah's 4-week postpartum checkup and
Pap smear were normal; however, six weeks later she had heavy,
irregular bleeding. To Deborah this symptom picture did not seem to
fit the pattern of her other preg nancies, and so she returned to
her doctor. A large lesion was found on the posterior cervix and
biopsies of the tissue revealed moderately dif ferentiated
adenocarcinoma of the cervix. Referral to the University Hospital
60 miles away confirmed the diagnosis. Further tumor workup, which
included a pelvic ultrasound, bladder cystoscopy, sigmoidoscopy,
and chest x-ray, was normal, although the IVP was notable for nonvi
sualization of the right ureter, thought to be secondary to an
enlarged lymph node."
This book provides a unique account of the pursuit of security at
the edge of the global order. It sheds light on reform of state
police and armed forces, and analyses the alternative security
structures that emerge in the absence of the state. This book
remains open-minded as to which 'model' for security is better.
When states collapse, human and global security are threatened.
Order and stability must be restored. This title provides an
account of the pursuit of security at the edge of the global order.
It sheds light on reform of state police and armed forces, and
analyses the security structures that emerge in the absence of the
state.
Drawing from a long history of indigenous traditions and
incorporating diverse influences of surrounding cultures, music in
Palestine and among the millions of Palestinians in diaspora offers
a unique window on cultural and political events of the past
century. From the perspective of scholars, performers, composers,
and activists, Palestinian Music and Song examines the many ways in
which music has been a force of representation, nation building,
and social action. From the turn of the 20th century, when
Palestine became an exotic object of fascination for missionaries
and scholars, to 21st-century transnational collaborations in hip
hop and new media, this volume traces the conflicting dynamics of
history and tradition, innovation and change, power and
resistance.
Sensitive periods occur when unique experiences permanently
influence brain development either by their presence or absence.
This volume covers underlying brain systems and behaviors that are
sculpted by the environment in humans and animals in a search for
commonalities. The mechanisms involved, the importance of timing in
the process, and factors that can change the brain are discussed in
this exciting book. Different chapters examine how experience
guides the development of cells, circuits, and function using
vision, cortical circuits, and cognition as frameworks. Scientific
evidence for effective preventative intervention approaches,
including diet, exercise, and music, are included to find ways to
maximize child and adolescent development. The adverse effects of
early brain injury are also included. As sensitive periods are
gaining importance in their application in the real-world, novel
statistical approaches for human studies are presented and the
importance of sensitive periods are covered by examining the
juvenile justice system. The book has interdisciplinary appeal and
scholars with an interest in brain resiliency or vulnerability will
find it of particular interest.
In this issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics, guest editor Dr. Monica L.
Andersen brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Sleep in
Women. Top experts discuss topics such as the relationship between
mood and sleep in different female reproductive states; sleep
parameters across the menstrual cycle; sleep duration, obesity and
mortality risk in women; sleep during menopause; and more. Contains
8 more practice-oriented topics including the effects of hormonal
contraceptives on the sleep of women of reproductive age; sleep
patterns in women with dysmenorrhea; the cardiovascular impact of
obstructive sleep apnea in women; and more. Provides
in-depth clinical reviews on sleep in women, offering actionable
insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest
information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of
experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill
the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically
significant, topic-based reviews.Â
Sensitive periods occur when unique experiences permanently
influence brain development either by their presence or absence.
This volume covers underlying brain systems and behaviors that are
sculpted by the environment in humans and animals in a search for
commonalities. The mechanisms involved, the importance of timing in
the process, and factors that can change the brain are discussed in
this exciting book. Different chapters examine how experience
guides the development of cells, circuits, and function using
vision, cortical circuits, and cognition as frameworks. Scientific
evidence for effective preventative intervention approaches,
including diet, exercise, and music, are included to find ways to
maximize child and adolescent development. The adverse effects of
early brain injury are also included. As sensitive periods are
gaining importance in their application in the real-world, novel
statistical approaches for human studies are presented and the
importance of sensitive periods are covered by examining the
juvenile justice system. The book has interdisciplinary appeal and
scholars with an interest in brain resiliency or vulnerability will
find it of particular interest.
For a food product to be a success in the marketplace it must be
stable throughout its shelf-life. Quality deterioration due to
chemical changes and alterations in condition due to physical
instability are not always recognised, yet can be just as
problematic as microbial spoilage. This book provides an
authoritative review of key topics in this area. Chapters in part
one focus on the chemical reactions which can negatively affect
food quality, such as oxidative rancidity, and their measurement.
Part two reviews quality deterioration associated with physical
changes, such as moisture loss, gain and migration, crystallization
and emulsion breakdown. Contributions in the following section
outline the likely effects on different foods and beverages,
including bakery products, fruit and vegetables, ready-to-eat meals
and wine. With contributions from leaders in their fields, Chemical
deterioration and physical instability of food and beverages is an
essential reference for R&D and QA staff in the food industry
and researchers with an interested in this subject.
During the past years there has been rapid progress in the
understanding of how early life stress impacts psychopathology in
children. The first two parts of this book present the basic
principles of brain development and describe the most important
neuronal systems.This includes systems involved in emotion
processing, cognitive control, and social processes.Thesefirst two
general sectionsare followed by an overview about recent research
on various neuronal and psychiatric disorders, where environmental
exposures and altered brain development play an important role:
sleep, autism, ADHD and other developmental forms of
psychopathology."
A Journey into the Mysteries of Divine Creation...
From one woman's near-death experience, comes an astounding
story that explores the depths of man's beginnings and the very
blueprint of creation. Clinical psychologist, Dr. Kathy Forti,
shares how in 2003 her heart stopped and she was helped to return
to Earth by multi-dimensional beings of light whose goal is to
bring healing to our world. With this new guidance, she journeyed
into the realm of physics and sacred geometry, and learned how key
mathematical information affects the consciousness of the cells.
Dr. Forti's mystical experiences will forever alter your concepts
about life, healing, and man's true potential for evolutionary
change. This revealing and insightful story speaks to the very
essence of our soul's purpose - to find a greater connection to the
God Source in all living things.
Early Praise for Fractals of God...
"Fractals of God is a treasure story, not just about what
happened to Kathy, but what she found waiting for her inside her
own soul." - P.M.H. Atwater, author of Near-Death Experiences: The
Rest of the Story, Future Memory, Children of the fifth World, and
We Live Forever.
"This book is a must for anyone who desires an inspirational
read about how to overcome obstacles, see the bigger picture, and
learn how to trust in their own inner wisdom against a multitude of
odds. It's an incredible adventure which goes deeply into Kathy's
journey of contact with inter-dimensional beings, who desire to
assist the human race to lift the veil of human suffering." - Tracy
Latz, M.D. & Marion Ross, Ph.D. (The Shift Doctors), authors of
Shift: 12 Keys to Shift Your Life and Shift: A Woman's Guide to
Transformation.
Connections is the activity book written for caregivers by
caregivers. All activities require little to no budget or planning.
Therapeutic activities were developed and tested for people at any
stage of Alzheimer's and dementia living in both long-term care
settings and in the home.
Dean is a young man whose life up to this point was sports and
not much else. But he also had a problem in that he could not read
until 7th and 8th grade, so both of these things give him a very
low self-esteem. Dean would go on to lose weight and start dating,
which helped his self-esteem. Dean would also graduate from College
after being in the Army and this also helped his self-esteem. One
thing that started with Dean over the years that was not good was
his being jealous a lot and his passive aggressive behavior.
Drawing from a long history of indigenous traditions and
incorporating diverse influences of surrounding cultures, music in
Palestine and among the millions of Palestinians in diaspora offers
a unique window on cultural and political events of the past
century. From the perspective of scholars, performers, composers,
and activists, Palestinian Music and Song examines the many ways in
which music has been a force of representation, nation building,
and social action. From the turn of the 20th century, when
Palestine became an exotic object of fascination for missionaries
and scholars, to 21st-century transnational collaborations in hip
hop and new media, this volume traces the conflicting dynamics of
history and tradition, innovation and change, power and
resistance.
Molecular understanding of cancer and cancer progression is at the
forefront of many research programs today. High-throughput array
technologies and other modern molecular techniques produce a wealth
of molecular data about the structure, and function of cells,
tissues, and organisms. Correctly analyzed and interpreted these
data hold the promise of bringing new markers for prognostic and
diagnostic use, for new treatment schemes, and of gaining new
biological insight into the evolution of cancer and its molecular,
pathological, and clinical consequences. Aimed at graduates and
researchers, this book discusses novel advances in informatics and
statistics in molecular cancer research. Through eight chapters
from carefully chosen experts it brings the reader up to date with
specific topics in cancer research, how the topics give rise to
development of new informatics and statistics tools, and how the
tools can be applied. The focus of the book is to give the reader
an understanding of key concepts and tools, rather than focusing on
technical issues. A main theme is the extensive use of array
technologies in modern cancer research - gene expression and exon
arrays, SNP and copy number arrays, and methylation arrays - to
derive quantitative and qualitative statements about cancer, its
progression and aetiology, and to understand how these technologies
on one hand allow us learn about cancer tissue as a complex system
and on the other hand allow us to pinpoint key genes and events as
crucial for the development of the disease.
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