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SAFE: Science and Technology in the Age of Ter
by Martha Baer Katrina Heron Olivia Morton Evan RathffIf our society is the most technologically sophisticated on Earth, then why can't we protect ourselves from terrorists and other threats to our safety and security? This is the question that frustrates—and scares—all of us today, and the answers have proved maddeningly elusive. Until now. Through dramatic, enlightening, and often entertaining narratives, SAFE makes visible—and understandable—the high-stakes work being done by some of the most ingenious problem-solvers across the country and around the world, people committed to creating real and dependable security in the twenty-first century.The characters in these pages, from scientists and engineers to academics, entrepreneurs, and emergency workers, take us into a fascinating world of inquiry and discovery. Their stories reveal where our greatest vulnerabilities lie and where our best hope deservedly shines through. They show why the systems we rely on to protect ourselves can also be exploited by others to create catastrophe—and what we can do to outsmart the terrorists. We have ample proof that terrorists will go to great lengths to understand how our technologies can be put to destructive use. Now it's time to ask ourselves a question: Are we willing to let them keep beating us at our own game? For the brilliant and colorful innovators in these pages, the answer is no.Among them are Eric Thompson, an expert digital code breaker instrumental in deciphering hidden Al Qaeda messages; Mike Stein, a New York City firefighter turned technologist who is working to overcome the numerous communications failures of 9/11; Eve Hinman, who conducts structural autopsies at the scene of explosions, including the Oklahoma City bombing, in order to develop more blast-resistant designs; Ken Alibek, the infamous architect of the former Soviet bioweapons program and now an American entrepreneur working in the business of defending his adopted country from bioterrorism; Kris Pister and Michael Sailor, university researchers developing sensors no larger than a speck of dust; Rafi Ron, former head of security for Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv and now a leading strategist on U.S. airport security; Tara O'Toole, who stages doomsday bioterror scenarios in order to craft better biodefense systems; and Jeff Jonas, a high-rolling Las Vegas software entrepreneur whose methods for spotting casino cheats might just have uncovered the 9/11 plot.Readers of SAFE will come away understanding the unique challenges posed by technological progress in a networked, and newly dangerous, world. Witnessing the work of this gathering force of innovators up close, they'll be inspired by the power of the human intellect and spirit—and realize how important the contributions of individual citizens and communities can be.
SAGE Readings for Introductory Sociology
by Kimberly McGannThis brief anthology for introductory sociology is a collection of 24 short readings that illustrate key concepts in sociology, relate to the everyday lives of students, and spark good classroom discussions. The selections represent four theoretical traditions in sociology (functionalism, symbolic interaction, conflict theory, feminism) and show the range and diversity of sociology and the people who practice it. The book is designed for instructors who want to expose students to some original scholarship in their first sociology course, but who do not want to adopt a comprehensive reader along with the core text they are using.
SAGE Readings for Introductory Sociology
by Kimberly McGannThis brief anthology for introductory sociology is a collection of 24 short readings that illustrate key concepts in sociology, relate to the everyday lives of students, and spark good classroom discussions. The selections represent four theoretical traditions in sociology (functionalism, symbolic interaction, conflict theory, feminism) and show the range and diversity of sociology and the people who practice it. The book is designed for instructors who want to expose students to some original scholarship in their first sociology course, but who do not want to adopt a comprehensive reader along with the core text they are using.
SAGE Readings for Social Problems
by Benjamin DrurySAGE Readings for Social Problems is a convenient and economical option for instructors who want to introduce students to scholarly literature in their social problems courses. It contains 16 short readings on topics covered in typical courses, including economic inequality, race, gender, crime, substance abuse, education, health/medicine, the environment, family, and the social construction of social problems. The articles in this collection were all chosen because they are accessible to undergraduate, avoid complicated statistical analysis, and demonstrate the range of methodological approaches to studying social problems.
SAGE Readings for Social Problems
by Benjamin DrurySAGE Readings for Social Problems is a convenient and economical option for instructors who want to introduce students to scholarly literature in their social problems courses. It contains 16 short readings on topics covered in typical courses, including economic inequality, race, gender, crime, substance abuse, education, health/medicine, the environment, family, and the social construction of social problems. The articles in this collection were all chosen because they are accessible to undergraduate, avoid complicated statistical analysis, and demonstrate the range of methodological approaches to studying social problems.
SCHMERZEN FORMEN: Agentielles Design in der Schmerzerfassung
by Johannes Maria BreuerWie stark sind die Schmerzen auf einer Skala von 1 bis 10? Sind sie pochend, stechend, pulsierend? Adäquate Schmerzerfassung stellt schon immer eine Herausforderung dar. Oftmals sind die Kategorien aktueller Instrumente allzu vereinfachend. Umfassendere, multidimensionale Assessments sind wiederum aufwendig und können für die Patient*innen eine Überforderung darstellen. Daher wird die Entwicklung einer intuitiven visuellen Form der Schmerzerfassung empfohlen. Sie berücksichtigt die Wechselwirkung zwischen Schmerzerleben und Schmerzrepräsentation in der Agentialität des Designs. Das Ergebnis ist ein digitales System, das durch die Modellierung multipler grafischer Parameter Schmerzen fluide, körperbezogen und mehrdimensional erfasst. Das System ermöglicht eine präzisere Verfolgung des Therapieverlaufs, kann die Körperwahrnehmung der Patient*innen verbessern und liefert Daten für eine patientenzentrierte und datengetriebene Medizin.
SCOPE of Leadership Book Series: Leadership, Self, Communications, Others, Partnerships, and Execution (SCOPE of Leadership Book Series)
by Mike HawkinsThe fully searchable digital box set that includes the six-book series: Leadership, Self, Communications, Others, Partnerships, and Execution.The SCOPE of Leadership six-book series outlines the competencies that great leaders who lead as coaches possess. Read this series to learn the principles of developing, enabling, and inspiring people through a coaching approach to leadership. Develop the capabilities that produce consistently outstanding results; be a leader people aspire to follow; leverage cross-functional collaboration; build trust, teamwork, and a spirit of community; increase employee engagement and loyalty; communicate with confidence; foster innovation and competitive advantage; attract, develop, and motivate top talent; sustain speed, quality, and operational excellence.The SCOPE of Leadership book series teaches how to achieve exceptional results by working through people. You will learn a straightforward framework to guide you in developing, enabling, exhorting, inspiring, managing, and assimilating people. Benefit from the wisdom of many years of leadership, consulting, and executive coaching experience. Discover how to develop the competencies that align consistently with great leadership. The SCOPE of Leadership digital box set is fully searchable between books and includes links to additional resources and content by the author.“The most comprehensive treatment of leadership I’ve ever seen by one author . . . full of insightful assessments, useful tools, and practical tips.” —Jim Kouzes, coauthor of The Leadership Challenge
SDG18 Communicaton for All, Volume 2: Regional Perspectives and Special Cases (Sustainable Development Goals Series)
by Jan Servaes Muhammad Jameel Yusha’uThe 2030 agenda for development, or what is known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is perhaps the most ambitious agenda collectively agreed upon by 193 countries in human history. Yet, the framers of the 2030 agenda for development forgot to dedicate one goal focused on the role of communication in achieving the SDGs. Such oversight has attracted the attention of media and communication scholars alike, journalists, and policymakers who understand that it is nearly impossible to achieve the SDGs without the articulation and embrace of the role of communication in development. Volume 2 provides in-depth and specific explorations into regional perspectives concerning communication and the SDGs, with research on a rich array of sources, including Latin America, Africa, Australia, as well as special cases relating to timely studies such as social media, COVID-19, marginalized voices, and women's equality.
SDGs in Africa and the Middle East Region (Implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals – Regional Perspectives)
by Walter Leal FilhoAfrica is one of the most vulnerable regions, and one where the implementation of the SDGs is particularly urgent. Underinvestments in natural conservation are increasing the vulnerability of people across many African countries, whose well-being is endangered by deteriorating socio-economic and environmental conditions. This volume provides a contribution towards showcasing how natural resources may be more efficiently used and investments may be mobilised to augment the limited public sector funds available to achieve the SDGs.This book is part of the "100 papers to accelerate the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals initiative".
SDGs in the Americas and Caribbean Region (Implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals – Regional Perspectives)
by Bruno Borsari Noé Aguilar-Rivera Paulo R. B. de Brito Baltazar Andrade GuerraThis volume provides an overview of the ways sustainable development issues as a whole, and the SDGs in particular, are perceived and practiced in a variety of countries in the Latin America and Caribbean region. It also discusses the extent to which its many socio-economic problems hinder progresses towards the pursuit of a sustainable future, and documents successful experiences from across the region.This book is part of the "100 papers to accelerate the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals initiative".
SET for Inclusion: An Underlying Methodology for Achieving Your Inclusion
by Mark Kaplan Mason DonovanOne of the biggest challenges for organizations over the past forty years has been integrating inclusiveness into practical day-to-day leadership. In the authors' first book, The Inclusion Dividend, they made the case for inclusive leadership as a measurable asset to an organization; it shows up in the bottom line and in other measurable results. In SET for Inclusion, Donovan and Kaplan take that one step further by guiding leaders through the application of a framework to lead inclusively. The authors discuss the current research on unconscious bias and insider-outsider dynamics and focus on how to translate that current research into best practice for leaders. SET for Inclusion follows the stories of three diverse characters in a large modern organization, a top executive, a middle manager, and an individual contributor. Each of these characters is working to make inclusiveness real, to provide tangible benefits for them as individuals and for the organization. These characters, and their stories, reflect the authors' 45 years of experience in working with middle and senior level managers in a variety of Fortune 1000 companies. The characters' experiences going from self-awareness to action will be very familiar to leaders in large domestic and global organizations. They will provide an important, step-by-step template for leaders who are interested in creating and leveraging diversity and inclusion within their organizations.
SHED Your Stuff, Change Your Life
by Julie MorgensternAre you eager to make a change but unsure what's next? Organizing works when you know where you're going but don't know how to get there. But sometimes organizing isn't enough. When you're eager to make a change in your life, but you are unsure of your new destination, you need to SHED. Expert organizer and New York Times bestselling author Julie Morgenstern has developed the four-step SHED plan to help you get unstuck from the defunct, obsolete objects and obligations preventing you from living a richer, more meaningful life. SHED picks up where other organizing processes leave off -- helping you purge the physical and behavioral clutter holding you back so you can finally create real change in your life. But it's not just about throwing things away! The SHED process is more about what comes before and after you heave the clutter, so that the changes you make really stick in the long term. Learn how to: Separate the treasures -- What is truly worth hanging on to? Heave the trash -- What's weighing you down? Embrace your identity -- Who are you without all your stuff? Drive yourself forward -- Which direction connects to your genuine self? Whether you're facing a move, a promotion, an empty nest, a marriage, divorce or retirement, When Organizing Isn't Enough provides a practical, transformative plan for positively managing change in every aspect of your life.
SIMSOC: Fifth Edition (Participant's Manual)
by William A. Gamson Larry G. PeppersThe official guide to SIMSOC, the dynamic group simulation game whose "potential for stimulating the learning process is staggering" (Teaching Sociology), in which players grapple with the challenge of governing society.In SIMSOC, players confront issues like abuse of power, justice, diversity, trust, and leadership as they negotiate their way through labor-management strife, political turmoil, and natural disasters. Success or failure is dependent upon decisions made by players and the creativity of the group--and every game is a teaching tool. To be successful, players must utilize every basic social process from cooperation and reward to threat and punishment. SIMSOC will make participants ask questions about social control, and bring everyday experience and deeper understanding to even the most arcane social and organizational theory. Included in this Fifth Edition of SIMSOC's Participant's Manual are instructions for playing, materials for play, study questions based on participation, and selected readings about simulation games, leadership, and social processes. New to the Fifth Edition are additional size levels to accommodate groups of up to ninety participants with simplified rules and readings by authors from Nicholas Lemann to Robert Putnam.
SIMSOC: Simulated Society, Participant's Manual
by William A. Gamson Larry G. PeppersSIMSOC: Participant's Manual SIMSOC (which is pronounced sim-sock and stands for simulated society) is a dynamic group simulation game that forces participants to cope with the daily problems of governing society. Assuming a variety of roles, the players grapple with issues like abuse of power, justice, diversity, trust, and leadership as they negotiate their way through labor-management strife, political turmoil, and natural disasters. SIMSOC imposes few rules and restrictions upon its participants. There is no programmed outcome. Success or failure is dependent upon decisions made by players and the creativity of the group. To be successful, players must utilize every basic social process from cooperation and reward to threat and punishment. SIMSOC will make participants ask questions about social control, and bring everyday experience and deeper understanding to even the most arcane social and organizational theory. Included in this Fifth Edition of SIMSOC's Participant's Manual are instructions for playing, materials for play, study questions based on participation, and selected readings about simulation games, leadership, and social processes. New to the Fifth Edition are additional size levels to accommodate larger groups, simplified rules, and readings by authors from Nicholas Lemann to Robert Putnam. Each SIMSOC participant should have a copy of the Participant's Manual and the instructor a copy of SIMSOC's Coordinator's Manual, which contains additional materials needed for play and directions on how to set up and run SIMSOC. One Coordinator's Manual will be needed for each SIMSOC exercise of up to ninety participants. It can be obtained, for a $5.00 fee, by writing, on letterhead, to: The Free Press A Division of Simon & Schuster, Inc. Faculty Service Desk 1230 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020
SINNvoll arbeiten: Mit Haltung den Job gestalten
by Teresa KellerWer kennt es nicht, Veränderungsdruck, Zeitknappheit und das Gefühl nur noch zu reagieren und nicht mehr zu agieren?Dieser Ratgeber zeigt auf, wie man Zeiten, in denen alles komplexer, schneller und unbeständiger wird, mit Integrität begegnen kann. So können Sie Haltung bewahren und im Wandel Stabilität generieren. Damit gelingt es Ihnen, sich und Ihr Umfeld positiv zu gestalten und nachhaltig maßgebliche Erfolge zu erzielen.Mehr noch, dieses Buch führt Sie zu einer konstruktiven Reflexion mit sich selbst. Es bietet durch fünf Grundpfeiler des integren Verhaltens eine hilfreiche Struktur zur persönlichen Weiterentwicklung. Sie gewinnen Standhaftigkeit und bleiben bei sich selbst, was Ihnen auch die Toleranz anderen gegenüber ermöglicht. Erfahren Sie, wie Sie in Veränderungsprozessen die häufig auftretenden Sinnkrisen durch Haltung, Orientierung und Integrität minimieren und in Erfolg transferieren können. Zielgruppen: Alle, die sich in bewegten Zeiten mehr Orientierung wünschenBerufstätige, die in ihrer Arbeit gerne wirksamer sein wollenFach- und Führungskräfte, Unternehmerinnen und UnternehmerVerantwortliche im Bereich Personal-, Organisations – und TeamentwicklungBerater und Coaches Zur Autorin: Dr. Teresa Keller ist seit 2008 ist sie als Beraterin, zertifizierter Coach und Buchautorin tätig und arbeitet an Themen wie Implementierung von Integritätsmanagement, Teamentwicklung, Konfliktmediation und strategische Ausrichtung. Sie ist Dozentin für die Themen Teamentwicklung und Führung in Unternehmen. 2013 gründete sie das Flourishing Institut.
SNOOZE...OR LOSE!: 10 "No-War" Ways to Improve Your Teen's Sleep Habits
by Helene A. Emsellem Carol WhiteleyWalk into any first-period high school classroom and it&#39s obvious: teenagers are exhausted. Sleep deprivation is an epidemic as widespread as obesity—and just as damaging. Fortunately, science has answers and Dr. Helene Emsellem has solutions that all parents can use. Affecting the lives of more than 41 million adolescents in the United States alone, sleep deprivation is a chronic problem for kids today. We know this intuitively as we watch teenagers frantically juggle a hectic social calendar with the overwhelming demands of school, work, and chores. School performance around the country is suffering—but it&#39s not just grades that are at risk. Sleep deprivation has been found to affect nearly every aspect of a teenager&#39s life, from emotional stability and behavioral issues to physical well-being and the potential for drug and alcohol abuse. For years, we&#39ve blamed many of these adolescent characteristics on the natural maturing process or changing hormones. And while chemicals do surge through the body creating strong effects, sleep—the right amount and the right kind—has now been targeted for its prime importance in overall success and well-being.
SOC 2016 Fourth Edition
by Jon WittUnique to this program, SOC 2016 uses extensive research to meet students where they are, by providing an appealing, affordable and current program. This, coupled with powerful digital learning tools, makes SOC 2016 an ideal choice for your introductory course. Connect is the only integrated learning system that empowers students by continuously adapting to deliver precisely what they need, when they need it, and how they need it, so that your class time is more engaging and effective.
SOC 2018
by WittMake Sociology new with McGraw-Hill’s Connect Sociology and SOC 2018. Integral to Connect is Investigate Sociology, a tool that develops students’ sociological imaginations by placing them in provocative scenarios where they must analyze various sources and determine a solution. Connect also comes with LearnSmart, an adaptive questioning tool proven to increase content comprehension and student results, as well as fun interactivities like In their Shoes and Applying the Perspectives that teach sociology’s three theoretical frameworks. New to this edition are Concept Clips, short two to four minute assignable videos that review topics essential to an introductory course. Also new is Newsflash, an assignment that will keep your course full of current material by using articles and links all to keep your students involved and invested in the course because they can see what matters to them (add bold if possible). Finally, make sure students come prepared to class by assigning our many e-book activities. With McGraw-Hill’s digital tools, focus on what you do best—teaching. <p><p> Unique to this program, SOC 2018 uses extensive research to meet students where they are, by providing an appealing, affordable and current program. This, coupled with powerful digital learning tools, makes SOC 2018 an ideal choice for your introductory course. <p> Connect is the only integrated learning system that empowers students by continuously adapting to deliver precisely what they need, when they need it, and how they need it, so that your class time is more engaging and effective.
SOC 2020
by Jon WittSOC 2020 is the sixth edition of Jon Witt’s book, and this revision offers significant changes to each chapter; some of the most substantial changes are in Chapter 8, on race and ethnicity, and Chapter 15, on Social Change. The new material on race and ethnicity sets the stage for a more nuanced and sophisticated understanding of these concepts. The updated chapter includes more historical context, a head-on discussion of the limits of biological approaches to race, a consideration of why such biological justifications are put forth, and a more detailed discussion of the consequences of these social constructions. Instructors will find a more expansive discussion of social change in Chapter 15, reinforcing the idea that positive social change is possible and empowering students to work toward improved structures in their own communities.
SOC 6: Introduction To Sociology
by Nijole BenokraitisLearn Sociology YOUR Way with SOC! SOC's easy-reference, textbook presents course content through visually engaging chapters as well as Chapter Review Cards that consolidate the best review material into a ready-made study tool. With the textbook or on its own, SOC MindTap allows you to learn on your terms. Read or listen to textbooks and study with the aid of instructor notifications, flashcards and practice quizzes. Track your scores and stay motivated toward your goals. Whether you have more work to do or are ahead of the curve, you'll know where you need to focus your efforts. And the MindTap Green Dot will charge your confidence along the way. When it's time to study, everything you've flagged or noted can be gathered into a guide you can organize.
SPA - Screening psychischer Arbeitsbelastung: Manual (SpringerTests)
by Anna-Marie Metz Heinz-Jürgen RotheArbeitsbedingte psychische Erkrankungen sind in den letzten 10 Jahren zu den häufigsten Ursachen für Fehlzeiten und Erwerbsminderungsrenten geworden. Im Mittelpunkt des Buches stehen die detaillierte Beschreibung eines psychologischen Verfahrens zur qualitätsgesicherten, effizienten und praktikablen Analyse und Beurteilung psychischer Belastungsfaktoren in Arbeitsprozessen. Aus den Ergebnissen werden Hinweise für bedingungs- und personenbezogene gesundheitsförderliche Maßnahmen abgeleitet. Das Instrument hat sich bei Gefährdungsbeurteilungen in Unternehmen aller Größen und Branchen bewährt, es ermöglicht, Schwachstellen in der Gestaltung von Arbeitssituationen zu identifizieren sowie komplexe Beziehungen zwischen Arbeitsinhalt, Arbeitsbedingungen und deren Folgen wissenschaftlich aufzuklären.
SPSS Survival Manual
by Julie PallantThis guide book provides a reference source to enable students not only to navigate but understand statistical analysis performed in and output produced by SPSS.
SPSS Survival Manual: A Step By Step Guide to Data Analysis Using IBM SPSS
by Julie PallantThe SPSS Survival Manual throws a lifeline to students and researchers grappling with this powerful data analysis software. In her bestselling guide, Julie Pallant guides you through the entire research process, helping you choose the right data analysis technique for your project. From the formulation of research questions, to the design of the study and analysis of data, to reporting the results, Julie discusses basic and advanced statistical techniques. She outlines each technique clearly, with step- by-step procedures for performing the analysis, a detailed guide to interpreting data output and an example of how to present the results in a report. For both beginners and experienced users in psychology, sociology, health sciences, medicine, education, business and related disciplines, the SPSS Survival Manual is an essential text. Illustrated with screen grabs, examples of output and tips, it is supported by a website with sample data and guidelines on report writing. This sixth edition is fully revised and updated to accommodate changes to IBM SPSS procedures, screens and output. It covers new SPSS tools for generating graphs and non-parametric statistics, importing data, and calculating dates.
SPSS Survival Manual: A Step By Step Guide to Data Analysis Using SPSS for Windows
by Julie PallantIn this fully revised edition of her bestselling text, Julie Pallant guides you through the entire research process, helping you choose the right data analysis technique for your project. From the formulation of research questions, to the design of the study and analysis of data, to reporting the results, Julie discusses basic and advanced statistical techniques. She outlines each technique clearly, with step-by-step procedures for performing the analysis, a detailed guide to interpreting SPSS output and an example of how to present the results in a report. For both beginners and experienced SPSS users in psychology, sociology, health sciences, medicine, education, business and related disciplines, the SPSS Survival Manual is an essential guide. Illustrated with screen grabs, examples of output and tips, it is supported by a website with sample data and guidelines on report writing. In this third edition all chapters have been updated to accommodate changes to SPSS procedures, screens and output in version 15. A new flowchart is included for SPSS procedures, and factor analysis procedures have been streamlined. It also includes more examples and material on syntax. Additional data files are available on the book's supporting website.
SPSS Survival Manual: A step by step guide to data analysis using IBM SPSS
by Julie PallantThe SPSS Survival Manual throws a lifeline to students and researchers grappling with this powerful data analysis software.In her bestselling guide, Julie Pallant guides you through the entire research process, helping you choose the right data analysis technique for your project. From the formulation of research questions, to the design of the study and analysis of data, to reporting the results, Julie discusses basic and advanced statistical techniques. She outlines each technique clearly, with step-by-step procedures for performing the analysis, a detailed guide to interpreting data output and an example of how to present the results in a report.For both beginners and experienced users in psychology, sociology, health sciences, medicine, education, business and related disciplines, the SPSS Survival Manual is an essential text. Illustrated with screen grabs, examples of output and tips, it is supported by a website with sample data and guidelines on report writing.This sixth edition is fully revised and updated to accommodate changes to IBM SPSS procedures, screens and output. It covers new SPSS tools for generating graphs and non- parametric statistics, importing data, and calculating dates.'An excellent introduction to using SPSS for data analysis. It provides a self-contained resource itself, with more than simply (detailed and clear) step-by-step descriptions of statistical procedures in SPSS. There is also a wealth of tips and advice, and for each statistical technique a brief, but consistently reliable, explanation is provided.' - Associate Professor George Dunbar, University of Warwick'This book is recommended as ESSENTIAL to all students completing research projects - minor and major.' - Dr John Roodenburg, Monash University