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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
This book focuses on the language of two unions (the United Kingdom
and the European Union), tracing the emergence of divisive
discourses from indyref to Brexit. It explains the background to
the creation of these unions and summarizes recent political events
that have brought their future into question. It considers which
identities (national, supranational, social, ethnic or racial) were
invoked during the indyref and EU referendum campaigns, emphasising
the crucial role played by language in maintaining these
identities, in conceptualizing the nation, to do politics, and its
power to unite or divide. Based on analysis of three specialist
corpora totaling over 143 million words and comprising multiple
text types (newspapers, speeches, Twitter posts, parliamentary
debates, party political websites and campaign materials), it
interrogates the language used by politicians, the media and the
public, uncovering increasingly problematic, scaremongering,
xenophobic and incendiary linguistic strategies used to divide us
from them.
This book focuses on the prevention of child abuse and neglect
deaths in the U.S. In 2013 1,520 children died from maltreatment.
This book defines child maltreatment fatalities (CMFs) and
discusses the prevalence of deaths in the U.S. over the last
several decades. It addresses the known risk factors for
maltreatment deaths including child, parent, the parent-child
relationship, and household risk factors. The main focus of the
book addresses the responses and interventions that have been put
in place in order to prevent CMFs: the child welfare profession,
child death review teams, safe haven laws, criminal justice
responses, public education, and new, federal efforts in the U.S.
to reduce CMFs in the U.S. The book finishes by making
recommendations for researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers
about how to prevent fatal maltreatment among children in the U.S.
Before AIDS, the role of behavioral interventions in preventing
transmission of sexually transmitted diseases was acknowledged in
text books and journals but rarely promoted effectively in public
health practice. Informed by a comprehensive knowledge of
behavioral theory, intervention methods, and affected populations,
the authors of this important book examine the central role of
behavioral interventions in combating STDs. The book addresses the
complexities and social contexts of human behaviors which spread
STDs, the cultural barriers to STD education (ranging from
conservative mores to "stay out of my bedroom" libertarianism), and
the sociopolitical nuances surrounding treatment. Over forty
contributors offer a practical appraisal of what is being done now
and what can be improved, such as: an overview of current
behavioral and biomedical interventions for STD prevention and
control, a discussion of what works for individuals, groups, and
communities, up to date thinking about such traditional prevention
approaches as partner notification and health care seeking, STD
prevention strategies with high-risk populations, including drug
users, gay men, teenagers, incarcerated persons, and persons with
repeat infections, the state of prevention technology: condoms,
vaccines, the Internet, ethical, economic, and policy issues in STD
prevention, applying intervention models to real-world situations,
guidelines for program evaluation and improvement.
As STDs and AIDS remain top priorities for public health and
private sector practitioners, researchers, and educators,
"Behavioral Interventions for Prevention and Control of Sexually
Transmitted Diseases" gives a long-neglected field theattention it
deserves. This authoritative resource is sure to influence public
health practice and policy in an ever-evolving social climate.
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