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Learn how lesbian couples deal with political, social, and legal
issues related to their relationshipsand their professions Lesbian
Academic Couples is a collection of writings by scholars who
examinein theory and in narrativeissues faced by partners working
in the academic field, including the politics of spousal hiring,
discrimination in hiring practices, collaboration between partners,
long-distance relationships, team teaching, and job sharing. This
unique book presents firsthand accounts from senior faculty with
lengthy credentials in LGBT scholarship who have been able to land
academic positions not compromised by outing, from established
academics who have been outed to negative effect, from junior
scholars with a queer specialty, and from faculty whose work is
constantly shifting and unpredictable. The format of Lesbian
Academic Couples is unique. Authors well known to the lesbian
communities in the United States, Canada, and Australia, present
essays that converse with one another, offering opposing positions
that represent a diversity of approaches on vital issues. The book
offers candid accounts of the experiences of lesbian couples
fortunate enough to work in supportive academic environments and
from those discouraged from being out on campus or from doing
academic work in the area of LGBT studies. This groundbreaking book
is especially timely given current lawsuits and legislation
involving civil unions and domestic partner benefits, enforcement
of domestic violence statutes, and the rights of unmarried older
couples. Lesbian Academic Couples includes the stories of couples
who: achieved scholarly success and a reaffirmed relationship were
separated when they couldn't find viable academic positions in the
same geographical area abandoned the security of tenured positions
for the sake of their relationship were professionally marginalized
because of their same-sex, mixed-race relationship wrote under the
pen name Michael Field in the nineteenth century In addition,
Lesbian Academic Couples examines the critical issues of: state
sanctioning through marriage spousal hiring package plans sexual
orientation nondiscrimination policies Lesbian Academic Couples
have existed, as long as there have been female academics. This
powerful book gives voice to their successes and struggles.
Written by a successful venture capitalist (and university
dropout), this book is part memoir, part guide for the next
generation of innovators who seek an alternative to the traditional
path in higher education. "Part adventure tale, part manifesto,
Paper Belt on Fire is a battle cry for anyone who ever dreamed of
wresting power back from corrupt institutions-or of nailing the
truth to the cathedral door." -Peter Thiel, author of Zero to One
Paper Belt on Fire is the unlikely account of how two outsiders
with no experience in finance-a charter school principal and
defrocked philosopher-start a venture capital fund to short the
higher education bubble. Against the contempt of the education
establishment, they discover, mentor, and back the leading lights
in the next generation of dropout innovators and in the end make
their investors millions. Can such a madcap strategy help renew
American creativity? Who would do such a thing? This story is the
behind-the-scenes romp of one team that threw educational
authorities into a panic. It fuses real-life personal drama with
history, science, and philosophy to show how higher education and
other institutions must evolve to meet the dire challenges of
tomorrow.
JIMD Reports publishes case and short research reports in the area
of inherited metabolic disorders. Case reports highlight some
unusual or previously unrecorded feature relevant to the disorder,
or serve as an important reminder of clinical or biochemical
features of a Mendelian disorder.
JIMD Reports publishes case and short research reports in the area
of inherited metabolic disorders. Case reports highlight some
unusual or previously unrecorded feature relevant to the disorder,
or serve as an important reminder of clinical or biochemical
features of a Mendelian disorder.
JIMD Reports publishes case and short research reports in the area
of inherited metabolic disorders. Case reports highlight some
unusual or previously unrecorded feature relevant to the disorder
or serve as an important reminder of clinical or biochemical
features of a Mendelian disorder.
JIMD Reports publishes case and short research reports in the area
of inherited metabolic disorders. Case reports highlight some
unusual or previously unrecorded feature relevant to the disorder,
or serve as an important reminder of clinical or biochemical
features of a Mendelian disorder.
JIMD Reports publishes case and short research reports in the area
of inherited metabolic disorders. Case reports highlight some
unusual or previously unrecorded feature relevant to the disorder,
or serve as an important reminder of clinical or biochemical
features of a Mendelian disorder.
JIMD Reports publishes case and short research reports in the area
of inherited metabolic disorders. Case reports highlight some
unusual or previously unrecorded feature relevant to the disorder,
or serve as an important reminder of clinical or biochemical
features of a Mendelian disorder.
Unique collection of case and research reports on rare metabolic
disorders Contains unusual or previously unrecorded features
relevant to metabolic disorders All contributions rigorously
peer-reviewed JIMD Reports publishes case and short research
reports in the area of inherited metabolic disorders. Case reports
highlight some unusual or previously unrecorded feature relevant to
the disorder, or serve as an important reminder of clinical or
biochemical features of a Mendelian disorder.
A critical and cutting-edge examination of modern prison labor The
United States is home to the most expansive prison system on Earth.
In addition to holding nearly a quarter of the world's legal
captives, this nation puts them to work. Close to two-thirds of
those held in U.S. state prisons hold some sort of job while
incarcerated. For these imprisoned people, the carceral institution
is not only a place of punishment, but a workplace as well. Yet,
very little is known about the world of work behind bars. In order
to illuminate the "black box" that is modern prison labor, this
book marshals 18 months of ethnographic observations within one of
America's medium-security prisons as well as 82 interviews with
currently-incarcerated men and the institutional staff members
tasked with overseeing them. Pulling together these accounts, it
paints a picture of daily labors on the inside, showing that not
all prison jobs are the same, nor are all imprisoned workers
treated equally. While some find value and purpose in
higher-paying, more desirable jobs, others struggle against
monotony and hardship in lower-paying, deskilled work assignments.
The result is a stratified prison employment system in which race,
ethnicity, nationality, and social class help determine one's
position in the labor hierarchy and, as a result, their experiences
of incarceration and ability to prepare for release. Through
insightful first-hand perspectives and rich ethnographic detail,
Orange-Collar Labor takes the reader inside the prison workplace,
illustrating the formal prison economy as well as the informal
black market on which many rely to survive. Highlighting moments of
struggle and suffering, as well as hard work, cooperation,
resistance, and dignity in harsh environments, it documents the
lives of America's working prisoners so often obscured from view.
JIMD Reports publishes case and short research reports in the area
of inherited metabolic disorders. Case reports highlight some
unusual or previously unrecorded feature relevant to the disorder
or serve as an important reminder of clinical or biochemical
features of a Mendelian disorder.
JIMD Reports publishes case and short research reports in the area
of inherited metabolic disorders. Case reports highlight some
unusual or previously unrecorded feature relevant to the disorder,
or serve as an important reminder of clinical or biochemical
features of a Mendelian disorder.
From the grandson of world-famous marriage expert Gary Smalley comes a
practical and hope-filled guide to building great relationships.
No one in history has seen a world like this. Never before has
information been so
accessible. Never before have people lived as long, enjoyed fuller bank
accounts, or
been more connected. Yet, we live in a world where relationships remain
unfulfilled.
People aren't happy. Marriages are falling apart. And the so-called
"strongest
relationships" we have are built on a simple swipe to the right.
So, what's the problem? If anyone can answer this impending question,
it's Michael
Gibson. Growing up with a front row seat to the life and marriage of
his grandfather,
best-selling author and speaker Gary Smalley, Michael witnessed
firsthand what it truly
takes to build a life filled with great relationships. Providing a
modern take on timetested
wisdom for a new generation, Michael challenges us to push past the
fake, heal
the pain in our hearts, and move into a love that is real through 7
practical principles:
1. Honor others
2. Identify anger
3. Forgive
4. Celebrate in the midst of trials
5. Understand the power of God's Word
6. Be second in a world of firsts
7. Identify the personalities of others to foster understanding
By the end of REAL LIFE LOVE, you will learn to love and be loved like
never before,
understand why you've been holding back on experiencing amazing
relationships from
the beginning, and ensure that the love of your life won't just come
into your life but
stay in your life
JIMD Reports publishes case and short research reports in the area
of inherited metabolic disorders. Case reports highlight some
unusual or previously unrecorded feature relevant to the disorder,
or serve as an important reminder of clinical or biochemical
features of a Mendelian disorder.
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The Pawn (Paperback)
Michael Gibson-Light; Gustavo Alvarez
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R424
Discovery Miles 4 240
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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A critical and cutting-edge examination of modern prison labor The
United States is home to the most expansive prison system on Earth.
In addition to holding nearly a quarter of the world's legal
captives, this nation puts them to work. Close to two-thirds of
those held in U.S. state prisons hold some sort of job while
incarcerated. For these imprisoned people, the carceral institution
is not only a place of punishment, but a workplace as well. Yet,
very little is known about the world of work behind bars. In order
to illuminate the "black box" that is modern prison labor, this
book marshals 18 months of ethnographic observations within one of
America's medium-security prisons as well as 82 interviews with
currently-incarcerated men and the institutional staff members
tasked with overseeing them. Pulling together these accounts, it
paints a picture of daily labors on the inside, showing that not
all prison jobs are the same, nor are all imprisoned workers
treated equally. While some find value and purpose in
higher-paying, more desirable jobs, others struggle against
monotony and hardship in lower-paying, deskilled work assignments.
The result is a stratified prison employment system in which race,
ethnicity, nationality, and social class help determine one's
position in the labor hierarchy and, as a result, their experiences
of incarceration and ability to prepare for release. Through
insightful first-hand perspectives and rich ethnographic detail,
Orange-Collar Labor takes the reader inside the prison workplace,
illustrating the formal prison economy as well as the informal
black market on which many rely to survive. Highlighting moments of
struggle and suffering, as well as hard work, cooperation,
resistance, and dignity in harsh environments, it documents the
lives of America's working prisoners so often obscured from view.
JIMD Reports publishes case and short research reports in the area
of inherited metabolic disorders. Case reports highlight some
unusual or previously unrecorded feature relevant to the disorder
or serve as an important reminder of clinical or biochemical
features of a Mendelian disorder.
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