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An Existential-Systems Approach to Managing Organizations
Authors: Kelly Louise , Kelly Joe
Published: June 2024

At a time of corporate downsizing and bone-crushing international competition, how can executives reconcile their individual personalities and human needs with the equally compelling needs of the hard-driving organization? It is an existential dilemma, say Joe and Louise Kelly, and one with critical implications, not only for executives but for their organizations as well. The Kellys, by no means blithe theorists, take a hard look at this hard-edged problem by positing a three-pronged model for analysis based upon structure, process, and values. They synthesize these elements under an overarching concept of existentialism, in which the emphasis is on a search for meaning. And with that, they provide a clear-headed look at organizational behavior—its contributions to our understanding of how organizations work but, also its failures and, indeed, its frequent self-deceptions. A well-written, vigorous, far-ranging examination, not only for executives who need the kind of help the Kellys offer in their daily combats on the job, but also for their colleagues in the academic community who have their own organizational problems to deal with.

The Kellys make clear that their book reflects a movement away from the academic-purist position, where the sole concern is with theoretically significant research, to a position which recognizes that organizational behavior is a crossroads subject where traffic [that comes] mainly from behavioral science, computer technology, and economics coalesces with the ideas streaming out of organizational practice. Aimed at professional managers and students, both undergraduates as well as those on the M.B.A. level, this book assumes little prior knowledge of behavioral science or organizational theory. Readers will get what they need of those subjects here, enough to follow Kelly's argument. They will see how behavioral and organizational research has helped (but sometimes hindered) executives as they attempt to deal with critical happenings in their jobs. With case study material woven into the text and with observations from his own experiences with business as well as academic organizations, the Kellys' book is a readable, engrossing argument for and against the orthodoxies of organizational behavior studies—and the assurance that whatever else it may or not be, organizational behavior is certainly not static.
Falcon's Cry
Authors: Donnelly Michael , Donnelly Denise
Published: June 2024

When Major Michael Donnelly was instructing his U.S. Air Force student pilots, he used to tell them three things: Timing is everything; it's nice to be lucky; and there is no justice. Highly decorated fighter pilot, proud young patriot, loyal friend with a mischievous sense of humor, loving husband and father of two, he could not have imagined the tragic meaning those words would assume just a few years after his tour of duty in Desert Storm. In 1996 Major Donnelly was diagnosed with ALS, Lou Gehrig's Disease, at the unusually young age of 35; the onset of this illness marked the beginning of a kind of torture beyond the scope of even the most rigorous military survival training. Betrayed by his body, eventually paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair, he experienced another betrayal perhaps even more difficult to comprehend—betrayal by his country. For despite the fact that over 110,000 Desert Storm veterans are sick, many dying of mysterious cancers and neurological diseases, including more than ten times the normal incidence of ALS—and despite all evidence pointing to U.S. troops having been dosed by low levels of Iraqi nerve agents and exposed to chemical weapons' fallout—the Pentagon adamantly denies any connection between their illnesses and their service in the Gulf War.Falcon's Cry: A Desert Storm Memoir, Michael Donnelly's unforgettable story, is his courageous attempt to unearth the truth and force an acknowledgment of that truth by the government he and his fellow veterans defended with their lives.

Flying 44 fighter jet combat missions in a war fought on an all-or-nothing scale was thrilling for Michael Donnelly. When the war was won, he and his country rejoiced in the knowledge that, unlike in Vietnam, America had gotten it right in the Persian Gulf. Less than a decade later, the world is learning what veterans and their families have known since Desert Storm—we did not get it right at all. Saddam Hussein is still terrorizing a large portion of the globe. Moreover, we did not learn the lesson of Agent Orange which the Department of Defense denied for decades was the cause of early deaths and birth defects among Vietnam veterans and their families. Yet, thanks largely to the testimony of the author before the House of Representatives in 1997, a first step has been taken toward justice for the tens of thousands of Desert Storm veterans who are suffering virtually in isolation, many without any medical or disability benefits. Major Donnelly believes the truth about Gulf War Illnesses will be uncovered by studies funded in the recently passed Omnibus Appropriations bill, as well as through stories like his own, and he fervently hopes that America can, at last, get it right.
Family and Work
Authors: Brinkerhoff Merlin B.
Published: June 2024

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Famous Works of Art in Popular Culture
Authors: Sperling Joy
Published: June 2024

Certain works of art—Mona Lisa, theStatue of Liberty, Rodin'sThe Thinker, Grant Wood'sAmerican Gothic—are famous to everyone: those who love art and those who are generally indifferent to it. This volume considers 29 works of art and examines the ways in which they have transcended the art world and become facets of the popular imagination.

These art biographies are collected in five sections: • Ancient Monuments • Monuments to the Modern World • Renaissance Art • 19th-Century Art • 20th-Century Art

Bibliographic entries and a subject index are included, making this the ideal resource for researchers seeking to find valuable analyses that enlighten both these famous works and the cultural traditions from which they have emerged as classics.
Fierce and Tender Men
Authors: Jesser Clinton J.
Published: June 2024

This book takes the reader on a journey through some men's land and into some men's houses. Along the way we look at whether or not there is a men's movement; what men's studies might consist of; where men have belonged in society through history; the nature of men's wounds and pain; femininity and masculinity; men's (boy's) differentiation from their mothers and their search for their fathers; and a refreshing view of men and sex, fatherhood, and work. Finally, we look at men coming together in men's support groups; amending the wrongs of their past; blessing each other in word, story, ritual, and spirit; and creating projects that forward new missions and end men's isolation from each other.Fierce and Tender Menis critical, analytical, and inspirational, drawing on current research in gender, on students' views in gender classes, and on the author's own experience and his participation in men's work over the last eight years. This book confronts, but does not scapegoat, men.
Firearms
Authors: Pauly Roger
Published: June 2024

Guns have existed in various forms for hundreds of years, and few objects have had such an immense impact on the history of the world. But how did firearms develop? Why did the styles of guns change over the years?Firearmstells the life story of the gun, from the hand-held weapons of ancient humans, to the medieval guns of China that propelled objects by chemical reactions, to the modern assault rifle, the gun as the primary weapon in the modern army, and the gun as a tool for hunting. Not only does the book demonstrate how firearms developed—an evolution dependent upon years of trial and error, and often based on the recurrent need for power, accuracy and a fast rate of fire—but it shows how these advances directly affected the everyday life of people in almost every civilization on earth.

Firearmsprovides both students and interested lay readers with insights on how this ubiquitous technology came to be. The work does not focus on just one type of firearm, but covers all types of relevant weapons. Exploring the life-story of the gun enables the reader to understand how the firearm came of age in Europe, where competition between nations led to the development of different types of firearms—now known as matchlock, wheelock, and flintlock. As successful as these designs were, it was the precision manufacturing of industrialization that would allow the invention of revolvers, breechloaders, and repeating rifles. Eventually, recognition that the gas and recoil of a shot could be used to reload a gun encouraged development of the semi- and fully-automatic weapons that dominate firearm designs today.Firearmsincludes a timeline of significant developments in the history of guns, and a bibliography of the most important works for further research.
From Box Office to Ballot Box
Authors: Booker M.  Keith
Published: June 2024

Given the complexity and expense of making and distributing a film, the process of filmmaking is by its very nature a political process. Moreover, given the power and persuasiveness of the cinema as a medium, film can be a powerful political tool. It should thus come as no surprise that film has had a long and extensive engagement with a variety of political topics, ranging from the actual mechanics of governance to electoral politics, to any number of specific political issues. Through a film-by-film examination of the movies explicitly concerned with American politics and American political issues,From Box Office to Ballot Boxprovides valuable new insights into our culture's perceptions of various political environments and serves as a witness to the cinema's own complex contribution to the media's coverage of, and relationship to, American politics at large.

From Box Office to Ballot Boxtakes as its subject films exploring the electoral process, the process of governing, and the involvement of the media in both. Separate chapters also deal with films related to specific political issues or phenomena that are particularly relevant to the above three categories, including labor and class, the Cold War, the Vietnam War, and the other recent conflicts in which the media has played such a large role. Specific films discussed include:Citizen Kane, All the King's Men, The Manchurian Candidate, All the Presidents' Men, The Front, M*A*S*H*, JFK, Nixon, Wag the Dog, Three Kings, Black Hawk Down, The Quiet American, The Contender, and many more.
From Edison to Enron
Authors: Munson Richard
Published: June 2024

Where science, business, and policy meet—the intriguing story of electricity, the battles that have been waged over its control, and the challenges and opportunities that face consumers, industry entrepreneurs, and policymakers in the future.
From Industry to Arms
Authors: Difilippo Anthony
Published: June 2024

The importance of technology in our day to day lives is something that few people would deny. At home and in the office, in business and in politics, the effects of technology are pervasive. In this important new study, Anthony DiFilippo examines one specific aspect of this issue: the forces of political economy that direct the course of industrial technology. The book thoroughly analyzes the topic both empirically and comparatively and assesses the impact the political economy of technology has on the nation's standard of living, its quality of life, and its long-term prospects for economic and democratic advancement. In addition, DiFilippo concludes with a practical and rational alternative to confront many of the economic problems described.

The book's primary thesis states that recent U.S. industrial policy, which has emphasized continuous advancement of military capabilities, has absorbed large amounts of capital and technical personnel. At the same time, foreign nations have improved their technological capacities through comprehensive, civilian-supported industrial policies. To improve U.S. competitiveness, manufacturing, productivity, and, ultimately, the standard of living, DiFilippo shows that technological resources must be shifted to the civilian sector. He examines a wide range of issues surrounding the topic, from the demise of the post-industrial economy and the conventional explanations for competitive decline to the resource drain of advanced warfare and the industrial policies of Japan, West Germany, and France. An extensive set of charts and tables support DiFilippo's argument and point out some of the serious economic problems the U.S. approach to high technology has caused. A bibliography of selected works is also provided. With its pertinence to current economic, political, and technological issues,From Industry to Armswill be a valuable resource for courses in government and business, political economy, policy analysis, and science and technology. Public and academic libraries will also find it to be an important and timely addition to their collections.
God in the Classroom
Authors: Thomas R.  Murray
Published: June 2024

To help readers gain a better understanding of conflicts over the proper role of religion in American public schools, this book focuses on the seven major types of conflicts that have become particularly confrontational. Thomas does not take sides; rather, he lays out the arguments, their historical and cultural contexts, and the groups that debate them and their goals. Anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of the controversies surrounding religion in American schools will find here not just a review of the issues, but a deeper consideration of the causes, consequences, and future of the debates.

Conflicts over the proper role of religion in schools-and particularly in public schools supported by tax monies-are frequently featured in news reports. For example, in the United States there currently are conflicts over the teaching of evolution, inserting the word God in the pledge of allegiance, conducting school holiday celebrations, posting the biblical Ten Commandments in schools, and praying at school functions. People who are interested in such controversies often-or, perhaps, usually-fail to understand the historical backgrounds to the conflicts and therefore do not recognize the very complex factors that affect why the controversies become so heated. To help readers gain a better understanding of such matters, this book focuses on the seven major types of conflicts that have become particularly confrontational during the first decade of the twenty-first century.

The cases on which the chapters focus concern issues that currently are being hotly debated in America. Controversies are described in relation to their historical origins and the author shows how the history affects current understanding of the issues. Thomas does not take sides in the arguments; rather, he lays out the arguments, their historical and cultural contexts, and the groups that debate them and their goals. Anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of the controversies surrounding religion in American schools will be happy to find here not just a review of the issues, but a deeper consideration of the causes, consequences, and future of the debates and the role of religion in our public schools.
A Guide to American Crime Films of the Thirties
Authors: Finn Daniel , Langman Larry
Published: June 2024

Recent crime films such asScarface, the Dirty Harry series, andThe Godfatherhave captured the American imagination, but they owe a large debt to the early crime talkies such asThe Public Enemy, Paul Muni'sScarface, andLittle Caesar. More than 1,000 entries are featured in this volume, complete with the names of directors, screen writers, and major players offering a wealth of data supported by plot evaluations. For the serious student of crime films, this work provides a comprehensive treatment of the genre. It is the only one-volume work that includes all crime sub-genres (detective, mystery, cops and robbers, and courtroom dramas) in addition to gangster films.

The period between the end of the silent film (1927) and the general acceptance of the sound film (1929) is often referred to as a transition period. The majority of theaters were not wired for sound, so many films were released in both silent and sound versions. Some added only sound effects or music to the sound track, while others offered only brief segments of sound. The early 1930s marked the end of this transition period and firmly established the sound era. This volume pays homage to these early, often crude melodramas. The authors aim to preserve the memories of these films for their own generation and to introduce these works to a new generation thirsty for entertainment and knowledge.
Handbook of Mental Health and Mental Disorder Among Black Americans
Authors: Smith-Ruiz Dorothy
Published: June 2024

This handbook brings together crucial information related to mental illness among black Americans by examining the impact of social structures and conditions on the mental health of blacks.Choice

While it is generally assumed that poverty, unemployment, and discrimination have a serious impact on the psychological well-being and functioning of black Americans, very little research has been directed to understanding or documenting the black experience from the mental health standpoint. This multidisciplinary study develops a broad perspective on the subject, with implications for both clinical practice and sociological research. In addition to examining important mental health issues, the authors look at the ways in which specific social, structural, and cultural conditions and practices affect the lives of individual Black Americans and their families.

The first two parts of the book present demographic profiles of the black community and epidemiological analyses of mental disorders. The psychological stressors arising from racism are next considered, together with the social structures and coping skills that have enabled blacks to maintain networks of support. Two chapters are devoted to homicide and family violence in the black community. The remaining chapters cover psychiatric diagnosis and treatment, legal and social policy issues, and factors in positive mental health. Incorporating the contributions of sociologists, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists as well as mental health administrators, this book provides new data and expert analyses that will be of interest to anyone working in this rapidly expanding field.
Indian Law/Race Law
Authors: Falkowski James E.
Published: June 2024

This intricate volume reviews the historical development of the discriminatory body of law that applies to the indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere, beginning with the papal bull Inter Caetera of 1493 and ending with the recent developments of the United Nations' Working Group on Indigenous Populations. James Falkowski explains how the legal system of the European colonizers, which was later adopted by the European settler population, developed special doctrines that applied only to the indigenous peoples and legalized the erosion of the rights of the vanishing race. Falkowski demonstrates how two systems of law--one applying to civilized peoples, and the other to the backwards races--were devised and justified.

The author traces the development of The Sacred Trust of Civilization from its origin in the writings of Spaniard Francisco de Victoria and the Englishman Edmund Burke, through its internationalization in the League of Nations' Native Inhabitants Clause, and the United Nations' Non-Self-Governing Territories provision. He evaluates the exclusion of the indigenous peoples from these protections through the rejection of the Belgian Thesis. Falkowski goes on to review the refinements in the separate body of law that applies to indigenous peoples by the ILO, and recent efforts by the Working Group on Indigenous Populations to remedy this situation. The author also examines the treatment of indigenous peoples by international courts and the United States Supreme Court. He rejects theories justifying overland colonization and proposes the reform of Indian law through the application of international human rights principles. The book contains the complete text of numerous important documents that pertain to the rights of indigenous peoples.Indian Law/Race Lawwill appeal to historians as well as those interested in Indian law, and the development of international and human rights law.
The Inner World of a Suicidal Youth
Authors: Osborne Mildred
Published: June 2024

Electra is a well-loved, beautiful, highly intelligent teenager. Yet, as is not uncommon, she becomes so depressed she contemplates suicide, considering it for years until she finally takes action. Electra's diary, discovered after her death and presented here by a psychiatrist, reveals her first-person reflections through to her fatal college year, showing how thought distortions are caused and how they chip away at self-esteem and the will to survive. In addition to enlightening professionals and aspiring professionals, this work will empower parents to identify and address growing dimensions in their children's development, and understand the struggles they face. And the end result is that Electra's diary teaches us all a lot about changes that are needed so that we can develop effective suicide prevention and treatment strategies, says author Millie Osborne, M.D.

Suicide is now a public health crisis. It is the third leading cause of death for youths aged 15 to 24, and the fourth leading cause of death for children aged 10 to 14. As author Osborne explains, Existing approaches to preventing youth suicide have had little impact on reducing the number of suicides and suicide attempts across America. By unveiling the private thoughts of a suicidal teenager in this unprecedented book, Osborne hopes that the legacy of Electra will be an understanding of the adolescent mind that will spur more effective means to recognize, treat, and heal those at risk, and so vastly reduce suicide among our youths.
Encyclopedia of Irish Spirituality
Authors: Jestice Phyllis G.
Published: June 2024

This fascinating reference work illuminates Ireland's remarkable religious traditions, from prehistoric times through the ages.

Ireland's history is filled with religious riches unknown to the rest of the world. TheEncyclopedia of Irish Spiritualitycelebrates the amazing links among Ireland's religious traditions over the ages. Despite the present-day tensions between Catholic and Protestant, the main characteristic of Irish religion has always been accommodation. Again and again, the Irish have adapted, revived, and reinterpreted their religious past, not rejected it, to create a spirituality that has a flavor all its own.
The Korean War
Authors: Brune Lester H.
Published: June 2024

This comprehensive assessment by experts of the significant literature and research about the Korean War has been designed for students, teachers, and researchers at various levels and for broad interdisciplinary use. Edited by Brune, this one-volume research tool evaluates traditional interpretations and recent findings and trends and points to studies that are still needed on various topics. Twenty-three topical chapters cover the historical background and general references, international aspects of the war and the role and perspectives of major combatants, military policies and the strategies and tactics of the various armed forces, the Korean unification struggle after the war, and the relationship of the U.S. homefront to the Korean War. The book is fully indexed and is easily accessible.

Twenty-three topical chapters cover the historical background and general references; international aspects of the war and the role and perspectives of major combatants—from the United Nations and Korea to European and Asian and Pacific nations, including information on the most recent sources from the Soviet Union and Communist China; the military policies and the strategies and tactics of the U.S. Army, Navy and Marines, and Air Force; the Korean unification struggle after the war; and the relationship of the U.S. homefront to the Korean War—from the Administration and Congress to public opinion, and the war as seen by women and minorities and through the eyes of the cinema and TV. The book is fully indexed and is easily accessible for varied use by students, teachers, and researchers in different fields and at all levels.
Latin America & the Caribbean
Authors: Hillstrom Laurie Collier , Hillstrom Kevin
Published: June 2024

A concise yet thorough overview of the environmental issues, problems, and controversies facing Latin America and the Caribbean—from the tip of South America to the Windward Islands.

Home to Earth's longest mountain range, largest river, and greatest rainforest, no region boasts greater geographic extremes, faces greater environmental dangers, and enjoys more economic potential from its biodiversity than Latin America and the Caribbean.

What are the political and economic factors affecting the Amazon's rapidly disappearing rainforest? What is being done to harvest life-saving drugs from the plants of the Orinoco? And what lies behind the mysterious disappearance of Central America's frogs? The work includes essays, tables and figures, and an appendix titled International Environmental and Developmental Agencies, Organizations, and Programs on the World Wide Web.Latin America & the Caribbeanexamines a region waking up to its environmental problems and possibilities.
A Man for All Connections
Authors: Handler Andrew
Published: June 2024

This chronicle of Raoul Wallenberg's sojourn to Budapest documents his activities at the Swedish Legation and his rescue efforts on behalf of the Jews of Budapest. It is a matter of record that Wallenberg's mission was designed by compassionate and desperate men in Sweden and elsewhere. Less well known is the fact that the misson was activated and sustained by various representatives of the Hungarian state apparatus whose cooperation Wallenberg regularly sought and often received. The author, one of the former hidden children in Hungary, believes that without the official and covert aid of such individuals, Wallenberg's activities would have been confined to a series of efforts with little or no success.
The Manager as Facilitator
Authors: Kees Nathalie L. , Wichard Judy
Published: June 2024

Anyone who manages more than one direct report becomes, de facto, a team leader, mediator, and communicator extraordinaire. From meetings to training exercises to brainstorming sessions, managers are called upon to lead groups—defining goals and tasks and bridging differences among members to collaborate and innovate. Drawing from their extensive research, teaching, and practical application in the field of counseling and group dynamics, the authors show readers how to master the role of facilitator—one who engages others in dialogue, resolves conflicts, and steers groups toward collective solutions. From leading project teams to getting buy-in for new policy recommendations, managers will develop skills that can be applied in many contexts, wherever people are working in groups, ultimately contributing to greater awareness and understanding of different points of view. Featuring diagnostic exercises, worksheets, examples, and an extensive listing of resources,The Manager as Facilitatorwill provide individuals and teams with the tools to promote effective communication, capitalize on diversity, and improve productivity.

Anyone who manages more than one direct report becomes, de facto, a team leader, mediator, and communicator extraordinaire. From meetings to training exercises to brainstorming sessions, managers are called upon to lead groups—defining goals and tasks, creating a climate of mutual support, and bridging differences among members to collaborate and innovate. Drawing from their extensive research, teaching, and practical application in the field of counseling and group dynamics, the authors show readers how to master the role of facilitator—one who engages others in dialogue, resolves conflicts, and steers groups toward collective solutions.

From leading project teams to getting buy-in for new policy recommendations, managers will develop the skills that can be applied in many contexts, wherever people are working in groups, ultimately contributing to greater awareness and understanding of different points of view. Featuring diagnostic exercises, worksheets, examples, and an extensive listing of resources,The Manager as Facilitatorwill provide individuals and teams with the tools to promote effective communication, capitalize on diversity, and improve productivity.
Massing the Tropes
Authors: Hirschbein Ron
Published: June 2024

Offers a systematic account of the role of ancient metaphors in constructing American nuclear strategy.
A Mind for Tomorrow
Authors: Stover David , Erdmann Erika
Published: June 2024

Stover and Erdmann deal with the crises confronting today's world and argue that solutions will come not from new technology nor in retreating to an idealized agrarian past, but by overhauling the beliefs that structure society. They link the dilemmas facing civilization to a fundamental rift running through society—one between religion and the humanities, rooted in subjective experience, and science, which emphasizes objective knowledge. They suggest a promising way of closing this rift found in the work of Nobel Laureate and neuroscientist Roger W. Sperry.

They examine Sperry's lifework, including his famous split- brain research and show how it led him to propose a theory of consciousness that challenged science's dismissal of subjective experience as irrelevant. By seeing consciousness as an emergent, causal property of brain function, Sperry reinstated subjective experience into the scientific worldview, laid the foundation for the cognitive revolution that has since swept through psychology, and created a means by which science can help create ethical systems better able to deal with today's challenges. Stover and Erdmann conclude by looking at ways in which others have built upon Sperry's ideas, and they hold out the hope that, with the creation of belief systems more compatible with science, a way out of humanity's current troubles may indeed be found. The result is an excursion through a world of exciting ideas, and a book sure to absorb anyone interested in the fate of our species—and how that fate might be influenced for the better. Students, researchers, scholars, and concerned citizens particularly interested in cognitive psychology, science and society, and futures studies will find the book intriguing.
Muckraking and Objectivity
Authors: Miraldi Robert
Published: June 2024

This timely study by a former investigative reporter zeroes in on the role of the journalist in a democratic society. Robert Miraldi explores the relationship between an objective reportorial stance wherein an audience is given verifiable, neutral facts and muckraking, when a reporter crusades on an issue to expose what he or she sees as evil. Including examples of muckraking from newspapers, magazines, and television, the volume traces the history of muckraking journalism and investigative reporting from the turn of the century, when a band of magazine writers were exposing political and business corruption, to the sixties and seventies when television and newspaper reporters continued the tradition of expose journalism. He locates the colliding traditions of journalism in democracy's demand that the press uncover crime and corruption while at the same time requiring that reporters observe the social process more than intrude. The collision between objectivity and expose informs this fact-filled study.

The first chapter recounts Miraldi's experience as a New York City reporter tracking down illegal drug sales and offers an historical overview of muckraking journalism. Chapter Two analyzes the work of Ida Tarbell, David Graham Phillips, Samuel H. Adams, Will Irwin, Ray Stannard Baker, and Charles Edward Russell, six turn-of-the-century muckraking writers who were determined to be both objective reporters and partisan crusaders. The fall of muckraking journalism and its later reappearance with Edward R. Murrow's Harvest of Shame television documentary are the focus of chapters Three and Four. Chapter Five presents a case study of New York Times reporter John L. Hess' expose of New York State's nursing homes. Concluding with a look at factors that interfere with the work of journalists, Dr. Miraldi, in chapter Six, calls for a renewed spirit of activism as journalism enters the nineties. The book closes with a penetrating interview with Fred W. Friendly. This challenging history is must reading for scholars in journalism and mass media, practicing journalists and historians, students and teachers in college-level journalism and mass media courses, theory classes such as Press History and Mass Media in Society, as well as newswriting courses at all levels.
Nature and the Environment in Pre-Columbian American Life
Authors: Kowtko Stacy S.
Published: June 2024

Provides a glimpse of how Native Americans interacted with the environment before the arrival of Europeans
The Pacific War
Authors: Levine Alan
Published: June 2024

Nineteen ninety-five is a year of celebration and remembrance of the Axis collapse that signaled the end of the Second World War. In August, the world will mark the 50th anniversary of V-J Day. Particularly important, then, is this new historical study o the Pacific phase of World War War II that coers not just the military, but also the political side of the war. Rejecting recent trends that tend to whitewash or demonize the Japanese, this book casts new light on many controversial issues from Pearl Harbor to Hiroshima. It treats the submarine campaign,the air attacks on Japan, the use of the atomic bombs, and Japan's surrender in unusual detail. Finally, it emphasizes that the war was primarily a struggle for the air and sea.
Pathways to Knowledge and Inquiry Learning
Authors: Pappas Marjorie L. , Tepe Ann E.
Published: June 2024

Turn your students into lifelong learners!Pathways to Knowledge(r)is an information process model that teachers and school librarians use with students to help them learn to gather, evaluate, and use information. The Pathways Model follows many of the Information Literacy Standards set forth by AASL and AECT and provides a structure for students to pursue inquiry learning. The five chapters focus on the Pathways Model, inquiry learning, instructional strategies, electronic tools and resources that enable the research process, and strategies for changing the curriculum to a focus on inquiry learning. The appendix includes three thematic units, graphic organizers, and reproducible planning guides. A very useful resource for K-12 educators and school library media specialists!
Pengaruh Model PjBL terhadap Keterampilan Kolaborasi Siswa pada Pembelajaran IPA di Kelas V
Authors: Anggraeni Ajeng , Aeni Ani Nur , Ismail Ali
Published: June 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui sejauh mana model PjBL memengaruhi keterampilan kolaborasi siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode penelitian kuasi eksperimen desain posttest only control design. Angket dan lembar observasi adalah instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Teknik pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini yaitu dengan sampel jenuh sebab seluruh populasi dijadikan sampel penelitian. Sampel pada penelitian ini yaitu seluruh siswa kelas 5 SDN 2 Tawangbanteng untuk kelas eksperimen dan seluruh siswa kelas 5 SDN 1 Sukaratu untuk kelas kontrol. Analisis data dilakukan dimulai dari uji statistik deskriptif dan uji statistik inferensial. Uji statistik inferensial terdiri dari uji uji normalitas, uji homogenitas dan uji independent sample test. Kemudian, untuk mengukur seberapa besar pengaruh menggunakan effect size dengan rumus Cohen. Berdasarkan hasil uji statistik deskriptif memperoleh 15 siswa dengan kriteria sangat kolaboratif pada kelas eksperimen sedangkan pada kelas kontrol memperoleh 9 siswa dengan kriteria kolaboratif. Hasil uji statistik inferensial menunjukan nilai sig 0,003<0,05 artinya Ho ditolak H1 diterima. Maka terdapat perbedaan keterampilan kolaborasi antara siswa yang belajar menggunakan model PjBL dengan siswa yang belajar dengan menggunakan model konvensional. Berdasarkan hasil uji effect size memperoleh nilai 0,79 dengan kategori sedang. Oleh karena itu, dapat disimpulkan bahwa model PjBL berpengaruh terhadap keterampilan kolaborasi siswa pada pembelajaran IPA di kelas 5.
Optimasi Pemilihan Mahasiswa Berprestasi Menggunakan Metode Wp (Weighted Product) Berbasis Web Dalam Sistem Pendukung Keputusanoptimasi
Authors: Adiba Fhatiah , Wadjidi Abdul Rifai , Sumardi Andi Mawaddah
Published: June 2024

Mahasiswa sebagai agen pembelajaran dan pencari ilmu pengetahuan perlu didorong untuk menggali potensinya, termasuk dalam aspek hard skills dan soft skills. Penelitian ini fokus pada pembangunan Sistem Pendukung Keputusan (SPK) dengan metode Weighted Product (WP) untuk menentukan mahasiswa terbaik. Peningkatan eksistensi masa depan mahasiswa tidak hanya bergantung pada keunggulan hard skills, tetapi juga keseimbangan kemampuan soft skills. Penelitian melibatkan empat jurnal terkait SPK pemilihan mahasiswa, dan WP dipilih sebagai metode evaluasi. Proses penelitian dimulai dengan pengumpulan literatur dan perancangan sistem, termasuk prosedur perancangan, penggunaan sistem, relasi antar tabel, use case diagram, dan flowchart metode WP. Implementasi sistem mencakup halaman login, input nilai kriteria dan alternatif, serta proses perhitungan peringkat mahasiswa. WP memberikan peringkat yang akurat, dengan Alternatif 9 (Rifai) sebagai mahasiswa terbaik. Pengujian menunjukkan tingkat akurasi yang tinggi antara hasil manual dan hasil sistem. SPK ini memberikan evaluasi objektif terhadap prestasi mahasiswa, dengan potensi pengembangan lebih lanjut terkait integrasi data dengan sistem akademik dan peningkatan antarmuka pengguna. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa SPK dengan metode WP dapat memberikan peringkat mahasiswa secara efisien dan akurat, membantu mendukung pengambilan keputusan terkait pemilihan mahasiswa terbaik. Saran pengembangan selanjutnya melibatkan peningkatan fitur, pemeliharaan data, dan integrasi lebih lanjut dengan sistem akademik guna meningkatkan kehandalan sistem.
Costa sieht Richtungswechsel
Authors: Balzer Heike
Published: June 2024

Mit Entspannung der wirtschaftlichen Situation werden wieder mehr Markenartikel gekauft. Costa verzeichnet steigende Umsätze bei tiefgekülten Garnelen, vor allem in veredelten Varianten.
Movimiento laboral ; Partidos políticos ; Discurso de despedida del embajador norteamericano
Authors: ECA: Estudios Centroamericanos
Published: June 2024

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 43, No. 477, 1988: 691-710.
The impact of debt-financing costs on the growth and development of Small-Medium Enterprises in South Africa : empirical evidence from Durban
Authors:   , Majola Khethiwe Prudence
Published: June 2024

Since small-medium enterprises are considered the backbone of every country’s economy, it is important that they have a source of finance for their growth and development. As a result, the objectives of this study were to examine the factors that impact access to debt financing; determine the effect of market imperfections on the decision of small-medium enterprises (SMEs) to apply for debt financing; evaluate the impact of debt financing as a source of finance on the growth and development of small-medium enterprises (SMEs); and lastly, examine the influence of the economic environment on small- medium enterprises (SMEs)’ growth in South Africa: Empirical evidence from Durban. A qualitative research method and a purposive sampling technique were utilized to select the participants for this study. The researcher used the formula proposed by Yamane to calculate the sample size at a 90% confidence level, where P = 10. The sample size was calculated to be 88. For the purposes of this study, a target sample size of 200 was used. The study collected primary data through a survey questionnaire from respondents who are owners and managers in the agricultural, retail, manufacturing and construction sectors in Durban, South Africa. Three hundred (300) questionnaires were administered, and the data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). A regression analysis and Pearson’s correlation analysis were conducted to address and achieve the objectives of the study. Some of the most notable findings were small-medium enterprises (SMEs) are shutting down even though they had been funded because of weak financial management skills in utilizing funds effectively and efficiently, using funds on unrealistic market criteria, and ending up over-indebted and unable to pay back the borrowed amount with interest. Small-medium enterprises (SMEs) are finding it difficult to obtain debt financing for their growth and development due to their limited knowledge on how to go about applying for debt financing and what requirements they must meet to obtain funding.
PERBEDAAN KOMUNIKASI INTERPERSONAL ANTARA REMAJA BROKEN HOME DAN REMAJA BUKAN BROKEN HOME DI SMP AL WASHLIYAH 20 MEDAN
Authors: Ramadhani Sri , Sari Inggrit Puspita , Sinarsi  , Hura Glori Debora , Januario Tondy Ridho
Published: June 2024

This research aimed to investigate the differences in interpersonal communication between adolescents from broken homes and those from non-broken homes at SMP Al Washliyah 20 Medan. Interpersonal communication is crucial in families for building harmony and reciprocity. However, in broken homes, interpersonal communication between parents and children tends to be ineffective due to parental busyness, causing children to become withdrawn. In contrast, in non-broken homes, interpersonal communication is more effective, and children are more open. This quantitative study employed a nonprobability sampling technique involving 60 students. The data analysis using the Mann-Whitney U test showed a significance of 0.000 < 0.05, indicating that the hypothesis was accepted and a significant difference existed in interpersonal communication between adolescents from broken homes and those from non-broken homes.
Strategi Media Sosial Kepala Daerah dalam Membangun Citra Positif dan Implementasi Visi Misi
Authors: Hamadi Yans
Published: June 2024

Dalam era digital saat ini, media sosial telah menjadi alat penting bagi kepala daerah dalam membangun citra positif dan mempercepat implementasi visi dan misi pemerintahan. Penelitian ini menganalisis strategi yang digunakan oleh kepala daerah dalam memanfaatkan media sosial untuk mencapai tujuan tersebut. Studi ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus pada beberapa kepala daerah di Indonesia yang berhasil membangun citra positif melalui media sosial. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam, analisis konten media sosial, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kepala daerah yang sukses menggunakan media sosial secara efektif memiliki beberapa kesamaan dalam strategi mereka. Pertama, mereka konsisten dalam menyampaikan pesan yang selaras dengan visi dan misi pemerintahan. Kedua, mereka aktif berinteraksi dengan warga, menjawab pertanyaan, dan menanggapi keluhan dengan cepat. Ketiga, mereka menggunakan berbagai jenis konten, termasuk teks, gambar, dan video, untuk menyampaikan informasi dengan cara yang menarik dan mudah dipahami oleh masyarakat. Selain itu, kepala daerah yang efektif dalam penggunaan media sosial juga memanfaatkan platform ini untuk menggalang dukungan masyarakat dan memobilisasi partisipasi dalam program-program pemerintah. Mereka transparan dalam komunikasi, membangun kepercayaan dengan cara yang autentik dan dapat dipercaya. Kesimpulannya, strategi media sosial yang tepat dapat membantu kepala daerah dalam membangun citra positif dan mempercepat implementasi visi dan misi pemerintahan, yang pada akhirnya meningkatkan kepercayaan dan partisipasi masyarakat dalam proses pemerintahan.
Promoting healthy food access initiatives in urban areas of the USA: Strategies to address food insecurity and improve nutritional health
Authors: Queen-Mary Akudo Ebugosi  , Janet Aderonke Olaboye
Published: June 2024

This concept paper proposes initiatives to promote healthy food access in urban areas of the USA, addressing food insecurity and improving nutritional health. By implementing strategies such as community gardens, farmers' markets, and incentives for grocery stores, this paper aims to create sustainable solutions to improve food access and health outcomes in urban communities. Access to healthy food is a critical determinant of health, yet many urban areas in the USA face challenges related to food insecurity and limited access to nutritious foods. This concept paper explores strategies to promote healthy food access initiatives in urban areas of the USA, with a focus on addressing food insecurity and improving nutritional health. The paper discusses the current state of food insecurity and its impact on health outcomes in urban areas, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to improve access to healthy foods. It then examines various strategies that have been successful in promoting healthy food access, including community gardens, farmers' markets, and mobile food markets. Key components of successful healthy food access initiatives, such as community engagement, policy advocacy, and partnerships with local organizations, are discussed. The paper also explores the role of technology, such as online grocery delivery services, in improving access to healthy foods in urban areas. Through a comprehensive analysis, this concept paper aims to provide insights into effective strategies for promoting healthy food access in urban areas of the USA. By implementing these strategies, policymakers, healthcare providers, and community organizations can work together to address food insecurity and improve nutritional health in urban communities.
Keywords: Healthy Food, Insecurity, USA.
Langkah Strategis Badan Pelaksana Otorita Danau Toba Dalam Mewujudkan Danau Toba Sebagai Pariwisata Super Prioritas Indonesia
Authors: Sihombing Weldi Mario Swaresh , Hutahaean Marlan , Panjaitan Maringan
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui langkah strategis yang dilakukan oleh Badan Pelaksana Otorita Danau Toba dalam mewujudkan Danau Toba sebagai pariwisata super prioritas Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah wawancara dan dokumentasi. Data tersebut dianalisis dengan menggunakan tahapan reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Adapun informan dalam penelitian ini adalah pihak-pihak yang terkait dengan masalah yaitu informan kunci (Direktur Utama BPODT), informan utama (Direktur Keuangan, Umum, dan Komunikasi Publik BPODT), dan informan tambahan (Kepala Divisi Komunikasi Publik, Kepala Divisi Umum, dan structural BPODT lainnya). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa secara langkah strategis yang direncanakan oleh Badan Pelaksana Otorita Danau Toba sudah cukup baik, tetapi pada implementasinya membutuhkan waktu yang lama. Badan Pelaksana Otorita Danau Toba membutuhkan investor yang banyak untuk membantu dalam pengembangan zona otoritatif mereka yang disebut Toba Caldera Ressort, dan saat ini menarik investor menjadi target utama dari Badan Pelaksana Otorita Danau Toba.