This revised and updated third edition of Gender and Development provides a concise, accessible introduction to gender and development issues in the developing world and in the transition countries of Eastern and Central Europe. The nine chapters include discussions on: changes in theoretical approaches, gender complexities and the Sustainable Development Goals; social and biological reproduction […]
Read MoreIntercultural Communication: A Contextual Approach introduces students to the fundamental topics, theories, concepts, and themes of intercultural communication. Best-selling author James W. Neuliep presents a clear model for examining communication within a variety of contexts, including cultural, microcultural, environmental, sociorelational, and perceptual. Each chapter focuses on one context and explores the combination of factors within […]
Read MoreThe bestselling and field-defining textbook which has introduced generations of students to the field of practical ethics, now in a new fully-revised fifth edition For more than twenty years, Ethics in Practice has paved the way for students to confront the difficult ethical questions they will, must, or do already face. Accessible to introductory students […]
Read MoreWith an engaging and balanced approach, former police officer and policing scholar Willard M. Oliver encourages students to think critically about the role of the police and the practice of policing in American society today. Policing in America builds a basic understanding of contemporary police practices upon a foundation of essential theory and research. In […]
Read MoreThis concise and engaging text teaches the basic principles of good reasoning through an examination of widely held beliefs about the paranormal the supernatural and the mysterious. By explaining what distinguishes knowledge from opinion science from pseudoscience and evidence from hearsay How to Think about Weird Things helps the reader develop the skills needed to […]
Read MoreToday’s most complete, credible, and authentic business law book, SMITH & ROBERSON’S BUSINESS LAW, 17E by Richard A. Mann and Barry S. Roberts continues a long tradition of accurate and consistent coverage of the latest issues and emerging trends. This updated classic delivers a detailed presentation of business law that covers all topics included in […]
Read MoreIdeal for courses in nursing programs covering drug and/or drug administration. Also serves practicing nurses Monographs provide user-friendly “Cure” and “Care” organization to allow users to find must-know information quickly and easily Designed to focus on patient safety by calling out ‘High Alert’ drugs and using red, capitalized letters for life-threatening side effects Includes 1-year […]
Read MoreGain unique insights into all facets of today’s traffic and highway engineering with the enhanced edition of Garber and Hoel’s best-selling TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAY ENGINEERING, 5th Edition. This edition initially highlights the pivotal role that transportation plays in today’s society. You examine employment opportunities that transportation creates, study its historical impact and explore the influences […]
Read MorePrivilege, Power, and Difference is a groundbreaking tool for students and non-students alike to examine systems of privilege and difference in our society. Written in an accessible, conversational style, the 3rd edition links theory with engaging examples in ways that enable readers to see the underlying nature and consequences of privilege and their connection to […]
Read MoreThe most cogent textbook ever produced on the topic, this revised and expanded edition will be welcomed by students and professionals alike. Among the many diverse aspects of environmental science, none is more critical to the future of society and nature than water. Understanding the role of water on Earth and making good decisions regarding […]
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