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arqueología de la Guerra Civil española
Authors: Vela Cossio Fernanda
Published: December 2023

La Guerra Civil Española (1936-1939) constituye un territorio prácticamente inabarcable desde el punto de vista historiográfico. Desde el final de la guerra, a lo largo de las ocho décadas que nos separan de la misma, se han venido estudiando y debatiendo sus causas y sus antecedentes, su complejo desarrollo y también sus irreparables consecuencias. Se han abordado los aspectos políticos que la generaron, los grandes episodios militares, la logística, los factores económicos, la internacionalización del conflicto. Desde el comienzo de la Transición, a la muerte de Franco, se han producido avances muy notables en lo relativo al estudio de la propia dimensión social de la guerra y, sobre todo, de la postguerra, profundizándose en aspectos cruciales como el del exilio o el de la represión política, que se practicó cruelmente en ambos bandos durante el conflicto y de forma absolutamente implacable a su término por la dictadura. Sin embargo, si la investigación histórica ha ahondado de manera verdaderamente novedosa en las últimas tres décadas en algún campo de estudio, este ha sido el de los estudios arqueológicos. Este artículo propone un acercamiento historiográfico a estos avances y se adentra en el actual debate sobre la dimensión patrimonial, y naturalmente, también ideológica, de los testimonios que se han conservado de la Guerra Civil en Madrid.
Arte, grafos (γράφειν) rupestres y técnicas: reflexiones desde la antropología de la tecnología a partir de un estudio de caso en el alero La Sixtina y El Hornero (La Tunita, Ancasti, Catamarca)
Authors: Acosta Gustavo Gabriel , De La Fuente Guillermo Adrián , Nazar Domingo Carlos , Amaya Daiana
Published: December 2023

El arte rupestre constituye una de las materialidades más interesantes a nivel arqueológico dado que las múltiples vías de análisis que se han desarrollado a través del tiempo han permitido abordar diferentes problemáticas en torno a su significado, ejecución, simbolismo y características estéticas. Sin embargo, los procesos de ejecución de las mezclas pigmentarias y su aplicación en la conformación de motivos, paneles y escenas en muchos casos no han sido abordados de forma integral y holística incorporando aspectos sociales y tecnológicos más amplios. En este trabajo se presentan algunas reflexiones en torno a la relación que existe entre arte, técnicas y tecnología desde la Antropología de la Tecnología. El concepto de hecho social total tiene una relevancia olvidada en la arqueología en tanto disciplina social, por ello nos proponemos rescatarlo aquí. La visión maussiana será ilustrada a través de un estudio de casos desde la ladera oriental de la Sierra de Ancasti, más precisamente desde el Parque Arqueológico La Tunita (Catamarca, Argentina).
latido del mundo
Authors: Garrido Maturano Ángel Enrique
Published: December 2023

Primero el artículo introduce las nociones de substancia, sistema y estructura en la fenomenología de Heinrich Rombach y las compresiones del mundo que en ellas se fundan. A continuación, muestra por qué las categorías, a través de las cuales Rombach analiza la autogénesis de una estructura, describen también la esencia del mundo concebido, desde una perspectiva cosmológica, como acontecimiento vital. Posteriormente explicita dicha noción cosmológica de mundo en función de las ideas de origen y de movimiento de autoconfiguración, desconstitución y reconstitución estructural. Concluye señalando los desafíos éticos que la comprensión cosmológica del mundo plantea en el orden ecológico, existencial y sociocultural.
Comparative Study of Cinchona Cinnamon Bark
Authors: Omkar Rajaram Gosavi  , Prof. Babasaheb Radhu Manchare  , Disha Nipurte  , Satyajeet Dadabhau Walunj  , Sakshi Tushar Nagarkar  , Saurabh Ramesh Kadam
Published: December 2023

Cinchona which belongs to family Rubiaceae, got its importance from the centuries because of its antimalarial activity. Alkaloids present in this herb, quinine, chichonine, quinidine and cinchonidine are the main, but percentage may vary in species to species. since the early 17 century, the sealkaloid are frequently used in Indian ayurvedic, siddha and traditional folk medicine to treating fever and still now in modern medicine cinchona alkaloids are used for the treatment of malaria as well as for other diseases and became the well-known drug after the treatment of malaria caused by Plasmodium Sp. Literature study revealed that along with the antimalarial activity the cinchona alkaloids has other potentially like anti-obesity, anticancer, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory , antimicrobial activity.
Many herbal remedies have been employed in various medical systems for the treatment and management of different disease.Cinnamon is ever green tree of tropical area,a member of family Lauraceae, has been used in day to day routine as spice .Literature review on cinnamon releved that in mainly contain essential oil and important compounds like cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, cinnamic acid and cinnamon. It has got good anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, memory enhancer and many other Activities
Forecasting Crop Yield For Sustainable Agriculture
Authors: Sakshi Mundhe  , Jitu Sanap  , Pooja Jadhav  , Vaishnavi Kalsadkar  , Prof. Chiranjit Das
Published: December 2023

Forecasting crop yield prediction is an very important decision support tool. Crop yield prediction is the process of using data and technology to estimate how much agricultural produce, such as crops, will be harvested in a specific area for a given period. This involves analyzing various factors like weather patterns, soil quality, historical data, and farming practices to make educated guesses about the future harvest. It helps farmers, policymakers, and food supply chain stakeholders make informed decisions regarding planting, resource allocation, and food security. Essentially, it's like forecasting the future of crop production to ensure efficient and sustainable agriculture.
Forecasting crop yield is a complex and vital endeavor in modern agriculture, aiming to foresee the quantity of crops that will be harvested in a specific area during a particular growing season. This process relies on a synergy of data-driven analysis, technological advancements, and the integration of various factors that influence crop growth and productivity. In essence, it involves the art and science of anticipating nature's bounty, allowing us to make informed decisions, enhance food security, and optimize resource allocation.
Pregnancy and Birth
Authors: Goode Keisha L. , Rothman Barbara Katz
Published: December 2023

Pregnancy and Birth: A Reference Handbook provides students with information too often ignored in sex education—on what pregnancy and birth are, have been, and can be as transformative personal and social events.

Pregnancy and Birth: A Reference Handbook is a person-centered reference book on pregnancy and childbirth in the United States. The medicalization of pregnancy and childbirth is a theme; however, primary emphasis is on the historical and contemporary significance of the Midwifery Model of Care and how that can improve outcomes for all.

The volume opens with a background and history of the topic, followed by a chapter on related problems, controversies, and solutions. A Perspectives chapter contains essays from a variety of individuals who are invested in the topic of pregnancy and birth. The remaining chapters provide students with additional information, such as profiles, data and documents, resources, a chronology, and a glossary. This book is accessible to high school and college-level researchers, as well as general-interest readers curious about the topic.
Presidential Power
Authors: Harward Brian M.
Published: December 2023

This volume uses essential and illuminating primary documents as a portal for understanding the evolution and present parameters of presidential power, the relationship between America’s three branches of government, and why wartime often leads presidents to claim expansive powers and authority.

Presidential Power: Documents Decoded provides a thorough examination of the historical and political context of key, critical moments in constitutional history and presidential power that makes possible opportunities for students to explore American politics in an interesting, memorable, and dynamic way. Each of the case studies reveals important dimensions of the constitutional order in the United States—and enables readers to better grasp how executive power has shifted and expanded.

The book takes specific events, people, institutions, or ideas and places them in a broader context so that readers can observe patterns and make connections among seemingly disparate happenings and concepts relating to executive power. Accompanied by explanatory sidebars, the included primary sources let students examine actual documentary evidence of key elements of executive power—for example, the presidential memorandum, the National Security cable, and the prisoner’s petition—and reach their own judgment of the implications of that document for the American political system.
Racism in America
Authors: Foy Steven L.
Published: December 2023

This book explains how race, once a differentiating factor, became a major basis for stratification in the United States that pervaded scientific thought, religious doctrine, governmental policy, and the patterned actions of decision-makers in all sectors of social life.

Racism in America: A Reference Handbook diverges from the typical focus of accounts of racism on interpersonal prejudice and discrimination to situate racism within structural processes to demonstrate the systematic nature of racial discrimination. Racial progress, though notable, has largely addressed symptoms of the racialized social system rather than tackling the ways in which the system is inherently patterned to benefit whites. This book provides evidence that racial discrimination is not an occasional decision made by individuals.

The book provides readers with a background and history of race in America; a thorough treatment of the problems, controversies, and solutions related to race; a perspectives section including essays from experts in a variety of related fields; profiles of important people and organizations; and a section dedicated to data and documents. Its organizational strategy benefits the reader, first explaining core concepts and providing context for racism in America before moving into more specific applications in the work of relevant experts and providing directions for further study.
Religious Nationalism
Authors: Omer Atalia , Springs Jason A.
Published: December 2023

This book tackles the assumptions behind common understandings of religious nationalism, exploring the complex connections between religion, nationalism, conflict, and conflict transformation.

Religious Nationalism: A Reference Handbook challenges dominant scholarly works on religious nationalism by identifying the preconceptions that skew analysis of the phenomenon dubbed “religious nationalism.” The book utilizes a multidisciplinary approach that draws insight from theories of nationalism, religious studies, peace research, and political theory, and reframes the questions of religious nationalism within the perspectives of secularism, modernity, and Orientalism. In doing so, the author enables readers to uncover their own presumptions regarding the role of religion in public life.

Unlike other works on this subject, the work outlines connections between the analysis of the role of religion in conflict to thoughts regarding how religion may relate to processes of peacebuilding and conflict transformation, and further connects the discussion of religious nationalism to broader conversations on the so-called resurgence of religion. The book will serve advanced high school and college students studying religion, international relations, and related subjects while also appealing to a wide audience of readers with an interest in questions of religion and politics.
School Violence
Authors: Finley Laura L.
Published: December 2023

A timely investigation of the history, legislation, and perpetrators of school violence, this guide debunks the myths and misconceptions about this terrible problem of national concern.

With school violence on the rise, schools have implemented security safeguards like never before in the form of metal detectors, video cameras, and armed guards. School communities have mixed opinions regarding these drastic prevention measures—many welcome the protection, while some condemn the reminders of violence these tactics evoke. This comprehensive text introduces the history of school violence in the United States, providing an overview of proposed causes—from violent video games, to inadequate parental involvement, to bullying by classmates—and detailing the pros and cons of various deterrents.

Experienced criminologist Laura Finley incorporates personal reflections, primary source data, and profiles of key figures to address the painful reality of school shootings and other violent acts. The text expounds upon the characteristics of victims, individuals who are most likely to carry out violence, and common types of assaults. Chapters include a discussion on current legislation; stories of infamous perpetrators; activists who are working to make schools safer; and school, community, and societal risk factors.
Solar Energy
Authors: Newton David E.
Published: December 2023

This book provides an outstanding single-volume resource on the topic of solar energy for young adults and general audiences.

While how much longer the world's supply of fossil fuels will last is debatable, it is a fact that the fossil fuels that we depend on so heavily today are non-renewable resources that will inevitably be exhausted—making the need to shift to alternative sources of energy such as solar extremely important. Solar Energy: A Reference Handbook presents encyclopedic coverage of the social, political, economic, and environmental issues associated with the development and use of solar energy in the United States and around the world.

This book provides an in-depth description of the ways solar power has been used for at least 2,000 years. It outlines how humankind has utilized various forms of energy from the sun by way of photovoltaic cells, concentrating or focusing solar power, active and passive solar heating, and other mechanisms; and provides perspectives on today's solar energy issues from a variety of subject experts.

Readers will better understand not only the advantages and disadvantages of solar power but also the critical nature of energy production to sustaining life on earth, thereby underscoring the importance of developing solar power and other alternative sources of energy to meet the world's energy needs in coming decades. The book also includes profiles of key individuals and organizations related to the field of solar energy, a chronology of important events in the history of solar energy, and a glossary that defines the key terms used in discussing the topic of solar energy.
STDs in the United States
Authors: Newton David E.
Published: December 2023

STDs in the United States: A Reference Handbook provides information about sexually transmitted diseases and infections and their impact on both an individual and a societal level.

STDs in the United States: A Reference Handbook provides extensive background on the diagnosis, treatment, consequences, and public understanding of STDs. It also makes available to readers a host of tools and resources with which they can expand that understanding by carrying out additional research on the topic.

While this book provides much of the information about STDs found in other books for young adults, it does so in greater detail, which will help readers to make informed choices related to their sexual health. An array of resource materials includes information about important individuals and organizations in the field of STDs, a collection of data and relevant documents about STDs, an extensive annotated bibliography, a chronology, and a glossary. The first two chapters deal with the history and spread of STDs, along with detailed analysis of current related problems and possible solutions. An additional chapter includes essays by individuals writing on specific topics in the field.
Term Paper Resource Guide to Medieval History
Authors: Hamm Jean Shepherd
Published: December 2023

Help students get the most out of studying medieval history with this comprehensive and practical research guide to topics and resources.

Term Paper Resource Guide to Medieval History brings key historic events and individuals alive to enrich and stimulate students in challenging and enjoyable ways. Students from high school to college will be able to get a jump start on assignments with the hundreds of term paper projects and research information offered here. The book transforms and elevates the research experience and will prove an invaluable resource for motivating and educating students.

Each event entry begins with a brief summary to pique interest and then offers original and thought-provoking term paper ideas in both standard and alternative formats that often incorporate the latest in electronic media, such as the iPod and iMovie. The best primary and secondary sources for further research are annotated, followed by vetted, stable website suggestions and multimedia resources, usually films, for further viewing and listening.
Voices of Ancient Greece and Rome
Authors: Matz David
Published: December 2023

Collecting documents culled from the writings of ancient Greek and Roman authors, this book provides a glimpse of what life was like in ancient times and illustrates the relevance of these long-ago civilizations to modern life.

Voices of Ancient Greece and Rome: Contemporary Accounts of Daily Life sheds light on various aspects of Greek and Roman daily life by examining excerpts from the works of ancient authors who wrote about these topics. Written to help readers truly understand what life within an ancient civilization was like, each entry is preceded by background information and followed by thought-provoking questions.

This book covers fascinating topics such as domestic life, employment, housing, food and clothing, sports and games, public safety, education, health care, politics, and religion. Each chapter contains several relevant documents excerpted from the writings of ancient authors accompanied by background information, reading and thought questions, bibliographical data, and suggestions for further reading. An introductory essay to the volume, a guide for evaluating original sources, and bio-notes on the ancient authors are also included.

As with other volumes in the Greenwood Voices of an Era series, this book contains much more than just a series of documents: it provides the information and tools that will promote critical thinking and support the research process.
Women in Developing Countries
Authors: Kinnear Karen L.
Published: December 2023

This book provides a much-needed survey of the discrimination and violence against women in developing countries, and identifies the literature and resources available about this topic.

Because of improvements in communication technologies, the West has become increasingly aware of horrific examples of ongoing discrimination and violence against individual women in developing countries. As a result, more attention is being paid to the gender bias and hardship that women in developing countries face in their everyday lives, and the importance of these women in economic development and the alleviation of poverty is starting to be recognized.

Women in Developing Countries: A Reference Handbook addresses topics like the status of women in developing countries; their access to education, health care, and the political process; their legal status; the extent to which they are considered property; female genital mutilation and other harmful practices; and other timely issues. This book also provides statistical information, data on selected nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and other organizations set up to improve the lives and advance the status of women, and sources of further information in print and nonprint media.
Women’s Roles in Asia
Authors: Nadeau Kathleen , Rayamajhi Sangita
Published: December 2023

This insightful book examines women's lives across Asia, challenging typical stereotypes and providing a fresh look at the changing role of women in various regions of the vast continent.

All around the world, women's important role in history has only recently been acknowledged. Asia is no exception. Despite a long record of achievements, women's experiences in South, Southeast, and East Asia go largely untold. This compelling book looks at women's lives in contemporary Asia, and reviews the cultural similarities–and differences–in the patterns and experiences of women across various regions.

Women's Roles in Asia examines the full scope of women's lives throughout history, including specific topics such as education, family life, marriage and childbearing, religion, public life, economics, legal status, and literature and the arts. A timeline and introduction provide a backdrop to the events, achievements, and issues that have impacted Asian women from pre-colonial time to the present day.
Women's Roles in the Middle East and North Africa
Authors: Beitler Ruth Margolies , Martinez Angelica R.
Published: December 2023

This concise, content-rich volume provides an overview of women's roles in the Middle East and North Africa from the advent of Islam to the present.

Recent research shows that women in the Middle East and North Africa have played much larger roles in society than previously acknowledged. Women's Roles in the Middle East and North Africa explores these roles from both historical and contemporary perspectives, describing and analyzing the lives of women in the regions from the advent of Islam through contemporary times.

The book begins with an introduction that examines the pre-Islamic Middle East and North Africa. The balance of the chapters are organized thematically and provide detailed country studies for 19 nations. Chapters discuss work, law, religion, family, politics, and culture, exploring the changes women have undergone over a period of roughly 1,500 years.
World Sports
Authors: Hanold Maylon
Published: December 2023

This book covers a wide range of issues and controversies within the world of sports—including drug use, economics, ethics, ethnicity, gender, globalization, politics, race, sexuality, and technology—from both a U.S. and global perspective.

World Sports: A Reference Handbook covers a wide variety of sports-related controversies, including ethical, political, technological, business, and social issues related to the phenomenon of sports. Many of the larger topics are covered from multiple angles, often providing both a global and American perspective. The work provides unique insights into the commonly addressed subject of sports, supplying information that most readers will find unfamiliar and thought-provoking.

Addressing forms of sports as diverse as American football, skateboarding, NASCAR auto racing, ultrarunning, and the disciplines of the Olympic Games, the title's topics are discussed in depth to illuminate the sport's specific issues and are backed with information from relevant sports organizations, biographies of important people, chronologies, and charts and graphs. The information within this handbook is based upon the latest academic research but presented in very accessible language, making it appropriate for high school and undergraduate students as well as general readers.
Youth and Political Participation
Authors: Utter Glenn H.
Published: December 2023

This comprehensive reference examines the history and importance of youth participation in politics, suggests reasons for their disengagement, and discusses efforts to increase the interest of young voters in the political process–a process in which they could be a controlling factor.

Surveys indicate that those under the age of 30 consistently score the lowest on factual questions about politics, and young people are the least likely to engage in political activity online despite being the age group most likely to use the Internet. Many political researchers and activists are justifiably concerned, linking the low level of political participation among American youth to the overall health of our democratic system.

Youth and Political Participation: A Reference Handbook sheds light on this important subject, identifying and discussing factors that have influenced youth political participation in the past and those that play a role today, including the mass media, political parties, interest groups, and individual attitudes toward political engagement. The book also provides historical perspective by addressing the early years of the Republic, the protest politics of the 1960s, the campaign for the 18-year-old vote, and the results of the 26th Amendment granting that right.
Abortion in the United States
Authors: McBride Dorothy E. , Keys Jennifer L.
Published: December 2023

Distinctive in its use of two disciplinary lenses—sociology and political science—Abortion in the United States provides a balanced scholarly analysis of the most salient issues in the pro-life/pro-choice debate.

According to the CDC, more than 660,000 legal abortions were performed in the United States in 2013, yet despite these numbers, or perhaps because of them, the abortion war rages on in state legislatures, in Congress, and in court rooms. This work offers an eye-opening look at the enduring cultural clash between reproductive rights activists, who have argued that access to safe, legal abortion is critical for ensuring women's equality, and impassioned activists seeking to overturn Roe v. Wade, who fervently believe that abortion is unethical.

Written for high school and college students as well as for general audiences seeking to better understand opposing viewpoints, it gives readers essential background information and addresses persistent questions regarding the abortion debate. The new Perspectives chapter features the compelling voices of those engaged in the front lines of this battle alongside those of scholars from a range of disciplinary perspectives. Notable activists and leading advocacy groups are profiled, followed by the latest data on abortion rates and public opinion. Carefully curated documents and recommended news outlets, websites, documentaries, and academic readings invite continued exploration.
American Slave Revolts and Conspiracies
Authors: Walters Kerry
Published: December 2023

Provides a comprehensive overview of 10 major slave revolts and examines how those uprisings and conspiracies impacted slaveholding colonies and states from 1663 to 1861.

Hundreds of slave revolts and conspiracies occurred during the two centuries that North America engaged in slavery. None were successful, but certain campaigns were significant enough to inspire other revolts, fuel a chronic fear of uprising in slaveholders and politicians, and keep alive the perennial desire for freedom felt by black slaves. Kerry Walters examines 10 representative revolts and offers narratives, primary materials, chronologies and biographies of participants for high school and undergraduate students.

The book also contains an annotated bibliography of print and online primary and secondary sources for students seeking material for research papers and projects, as well as an examination of fictional depictions of slave revolts in novels and film. Walters offers information on a compelling topic that will be of interest to students of American history or sociology as well as anyone engaging in multicultural studies.
Campaign Craft
Authors: Burton Michael J. , Miller William J. , Shea Daniel M.
Published: December 2023

The go-to source on campaign management for nearly two decades is now updated to cover the latest in contemporary campaign expertise from general strategy to voter contact to the future of political campaigns.

Political campaigning reinvents itself at a furious pace. This highly respected text recounts the evolution of modern campaign management and shares strategies and tactics common to American elections. Informed by the practical political experience of three scholarly authors, the book weaves important academic perspectives with insights garnered from close observation of electoral practice.

The fifth edition lays out the foundations of modern campaign management, going on to explore critical steps in running a “new style” campaign. Using fresh stories and recent research, the book follows American electioneering from the planning stages through Election Day and concludes with a view to the future of political campaigning. Critical updates examine the Tea Party movement, new political technologies, advances (and challenges) in opinion polling and field experimentation, and increasing polarization within the American electorate. New material includes an exploration of the Super PACs and non-candidate campaigns that are changing the strategic context of American elections.
Celebrity in the 21st Century
Authors: Leslie Larry Z.
Published: December 2023

This book offers a critical look at celebrity and celebrities throughout history, emphasizing the development of celebrity as a concept, its relevance to individuals, and the role of the public and celebrities in popular culture.

Tabloid magazines, television shows, and Internet sites inundate us with daily updates about movie stars, musicians, athletes, and even those who have achieved celebrity status simply for being rich and extravagant. Disturbingly, it appears that the harder our celebrities fall, the more fascinating they are to us.

As popular culture becomes more influential, it is important to understand both the positive and negative aspects of celebrity. This volume traces the development of the concept of celebrity, discusses some of the problems facing both celebrities and their followers, and points to future trends and developments in our cultural understanding of celebrity. The author's treatment is unflinchingly honest, revealing the importance of the public's role in celebrities' lives and establishing firm criteria for determining who is a celebrity—and who is not.
Cold Cases
Authors: Katz Hélèna
Published: December 2023

This book explicitly chronicles 40 cases of unsolved murders and disappearances over a period of more than 160 years, tracing the evolution of criminal investigation and forensic techniques.

Murders and other violent crimes often leave an indelible mark on society. The 18th-century murder of "Beautiful Cigar Girl" Mary Rogers helped the then newly emerging tabloid papers become a fixture in the United States. The Federal Aviation Administration was spurred into requiring electronic screening of passengers and carry-on luggage by a series of highly-publicized hijackings. Abductions of youth gave birth to Amber Alerts and advertising missing children on milk cartons. And popular TV shows like Law and Order, CSI, and Cold Case document our fascination with police investigations, heinous criminals, and the complicated aftermath of their actions.

This book examines 40 well-known cases of unsolved murders and suspected abductions over a period of over 160 years. Cases are organized chronologically to give readers insight into the evolution of criminal investigation techniques and forensics in the last century and a half. Later chapters detail how modern forensics were used in attempts to solve old cold cases or helped generate new leads.
Daily Life in Colonial Latin America
Authors: Jefferson Ann , Lokken Paul
Published: December 2023

This book offers an examination of everyday life in the Iberian colonies of Central and South America―the indigenous peoples, their Spanish and Portuguese colonizers, and the Africans brought over as slaves. Drawing on a wealth of primary documents and recent research, Daily Life in Colonial Latin America gives readers a genuine sense of everyday living in Central and South America, from the age of the great explorers in the 16th century to the beginning of the era of independence three centuries later. Daily Life in Colonial Latin America considers the full range of people caught up in the sweep of history during this pivotal time―Indians, Spanish and Portuguese settlers, Africans brought to the region as slaves, Whites and Mestizos, and women and children. By focusing on the lives of those often overshadowed by history, the book offers a new way of understanding how peoples from the Iberian peninsula, sub-Saharan Africa, and the western hemisphere interacted to produce a uniquely Latin American culture.
Education in Crisis
Authors: Gouwens Judith A.
Published: December 2023

A description and critique of education reform in the United States since the 1950s, focusing on the current condition of American schools and efforts to increase both educational opportunity and overall excellence.

Authoritative and objective, Education in Crisis: A Reference Handbook is a critical look at the current state of the American school system, the conditions that have led many to label it “in crisis,” and solutions aimed at leveling the educational playing field, elevating overall student achievement, and keeping American students competitive on the world stage.

Education in Crisis shows how competing economic, political, philosophical, psychological, and global interests have influenced American education reform. It then covers a range of reform initiatives, including magnet schools, basic skills curriculum, home schooling, and the role of technology. A comparison of the U.S. education system to those of other countries and a presentation of helpful resources round out this essential volume for educators, policymakers, parents, and anyone concerned about the nation’s schools.
Goths
Authors: Issitt Micah
Published: December 2023

This in-depth exploration of Goth culture invites fresh understanding—and a critique of contemporary mainstream culture by comparison.

Goth culture is extremely diverse, touching on visual art, fashion, film, music, and body aesthetics. Goths: A Guide to an American Subculture offers a concise, easy-to-follow history of the subculture that explores its emergence and its impact on popular culture in the United States.

The book covers films, bands, and artists central to Goth culture, with emphasis on the Goth approach to fashion and body adornment. In addition, it discusses how America's Goth culture has influenced Goth populations elsewhere and how international developments have changed the U.S. Goth community. The volume is enriched with biographies of prominent Goth celebrities, such as Marilyn Manson and Robert Smith, as well as with interviews that offer readers a firsthand view of the culture. It concludes with an evaluation of Goth culture today, a look at what the future might hold, and a discussion of the significance of Goth culture to American society as a whole.
The History of Argentina
Authors: Lewis Daniel K.
Published: December 2023

Presenting an accessible introduction to Argentina’s complex history, this book enables readers to better understand how Argentina’s history follows and diverges from other South American nations.

This second edition of The History of Argentina provides a broad overview of the country’s cycles and changes with emphasis placed on the political and economic events that shaped the last five decades. Now updated to include additional information regarding recent developments in the Peronist faction that remains in power but continues to face old rivals and new threats, the book offers an introductory survey that features a general overview of key eras, events, trends, and individuals.

The content covers a wide range of topics, including the impact of state-sponsored industrial growth since 1945; Spanish settlement and colonization; the Wars of Independence; Argentina’s “mother industries,” ranching and grain farming; immigration during the late 19th century; Argentina’s economic “Golden Age” of 1880–1910; democratic reform in the early 20th century; Argentina in international trade; and Argentina’s rivalries with Brazil and the United States.
The History of Thailand
Authors: Mishra Patit Paban
Published: December 2023

The book provides a clear portrayal of Thailand's culture and society, and explains its significance in the history of human civilization, its strategic geographic location, and its attraction as a tourist destination.

Thailand is a fascinating country with a very rich culture and history. Today, it is home to over 60 million people, and is a newly industrialized nation with an emerging world economy. Thailand is the world's leading exporter of rice, with roughly half of its arable land dedicated to rice fields. As home to one of the earliest iron and bronze cultures, Thailand can be regarded as a "cradle of civilization."

This book is divided into 11 chapters that follow an introduction that explains the text's scope, organization and methodology. A chronology of historical events, biographical entries on key figures, a bibliography, a glossary of terms, and selected maps provide an enlightening, complete view of Thailand's culture and world significance.
Invention of the Modern Cookbook
Authors: Sherman Sandra
Published: December 2023

This eye-opening history will change the way you read a cookbook or regard a TV chef, making cooking ventures vastly more interesting—and a lot more fun.

Every kitchen has at least one well-worn cookbook, but just how did they come to be? Invention of the Modern Cookbook is the first study to examine that question, discussing the roots of these collections in 17th-century England and illuminating the cookbook's role as it has evolved over time.

Readers will discover that cookbooks were the product of careful invention by highly skilled chefs and profit-minded publishers who designed them for maximum audience appeal, responding to a changing readership and cultural conditions and utilizing innovative marketing and promotion techniques still practiced today. They will see how cookbooks helped women adjust to the changes of the Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution by educating them on a range of subjects from etiquette to dealing with household servants. And they will learn how the books themselves became "modern," taking on the characteristics we now take for granted.
LGBT Youth Issues Today
Authors: Newton David E.
Published: December 2023

The increasing numbers of LGBT teenagers who choose to live their lives as "out" youth face unique issues within their schools, families, and communities. This book provides information that will help LGBT youth overcome their challenges and give non-LGBT youth a better understanding of sexual identities different from their own.

While all youth are likely to face traumatic or stressful situations in their transition to adulthood, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgendered (LGBT) youth face significant and specific challenges in their lives—a result of living in a society that has yet to accept or be comfortable with the idea of same-sex or other "non-heterosexual" attraction, especially among young people. LGBT Youth Issues Today: A Reference Handbook presents historical background on the topic, provides an up-to-date examination of the issues of concern to LGBT youth, and offers in-depth information and resources for further research.

In addition to providing frank, accessible information about the problems, controversies, and solutions facing today's LGBT teenagers, the work contains a chapter of essays from informed individuals regarding same-sex relationships among youth, voicing the experiences and opinions of activists, social workers, psychologists, educators, parents of LGBT youth, and LGBT youth themselves. Also included is a chapter profiling about 20 individuals and organizations that have been involved in discussions about gay and lesbian youth, such as Tony Perkins, Kevin Jennings, Robert Parlin, the GLBT National Help Center, It Gets Better, Gay Lesbian Straight Educational Network (GLSEN), Family Pride Coalition, Out Scouts, Family Research Council, and the National Organization for Marriage (NOM).
Native American Boarding Schools
Authors: Stout Mary A.
Published: December 2023

A broadly based historical survey, this book examines Native American boarding schools in the United States from Puritan times to the present day.

Hundreds of thousands of Native Americans are estimated to have attended Native American boarding schools during the course of over a century. Today, many of the off-reservation Native American boarding schools have closed, and those that remain are in danger of losing critical federal funding. Ironically, some Native Americans want to preserve them.

This book provides a much-needed historical survey of Native American boarding schools that examines all of these educational institutions across the United States and presents a balanced view of many personal boarding school experiences–both positive and negative. Author Mary A. Stout, an expert in American Indian subjects, places Native American boarding schools in context with other American historical and educational movements, discussing not only individual facilities but also the specific outcomes of this educational paradigm.
Epidemics and Pandemics
Authors: Vidich Charles
Published: December 2023

In the wake of COVID, it’s more important than ever to understand epidemics—how they emerge and what we can do to fight back.

Part of Bloomsbury’s Q&A Health Guides series, this book takes a balanced approach, offering a blend of both epidemiological science and practical suggestions grounded in that science. The volume’s 47 questions begin with the basics, including which diseases are most likely to become epidemics, which have historically been the deadliest, and how factors such as climate change will affect the emergence of future pandemics. Next, the book answers readers’ questions regarding how epidemics spread and how strategies such as disease reporting, quarantine, and vaccine development can help combat them. Readers will also find questions offering guidance on how to protect yourself during a widespread disease event, including which information sources to trust and how personal choices can influence exposure risk. The final section of questions examines epidemics’ far-reaching impacts on everything from mental health to economic prosperity.

Augmenting the main text, a collection of 5 case studies illustrate key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations. The Common Misconceptions section at the beginning of the volume dispels 5 long-standing myths about epidemics and pandemics (the influence of which could be seen throughout the COVID-19 crisis), directing readers to additional information in the text. The Glossary defines terms that may be unfamiliar to readers, while the Directory of Resources curates a list of the most useful books, websites, and other materials. Finally, whether they’re looking for more information about this subject or any other health-related topic, readers can turn to the Guide to Health Literacy section for practical tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible sources of health information both on and off the Internet.
EDUKASI STUNTING DAN PEMBUATAN PUDING DAUN KELOR PADA IBU BADUTA DAN IBU HAMIL
Authors: Sri Syatriani  , Hardianti  , Wahyu Suciati
Published: December 2023

Latar belakang: Stunting diakibatkan karena kurangnya asupan zat gizi maupun penyakit infeksi yang berlangsung kronis. Salah satu upaya dalam pencegahan Stunting adalah dengan pemanfaatan tanaman lokal sebagai bahan pangan. Tanaman Kelor (Moringa Oleifera) merupakan salah satu bahan pangan yang banyak ditemukan termasuk di desa Tanammawang dan memiliki sejuta manfaat untuk kesehatan. Upaya penanggulangan stunting di Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan belum mencapai target penurunan stunting. Anak yang kekurangan asupan gizi akan berdampak pada keterlambatan pertumbuhan dan perkembangan otak, tulang, dan gangguan emosi.

Tujuan: Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu tentang stunting dan upaya pencegahannya melalui edukasi dan praktek pembuatan olahan daun kelor dengan pudding.

Metode: Kegiatan pengabdian yang dilakukan adalah edukasi tentang pencegahan stunting dan pembuatan pudding daun kelor pada ibu baduta. yang dilakukan di Desa Tanammawang Dusun Sarroanging 1 Kecamatan Bontoramba Kabupaten Jenepoonto Sulawesi Selatan.

Hasil: Kegiatan ini dilakukan di Dusun Sarroanging 1 Desa Tanammawang adalah kegiatan edukasi, cara pembuatan, dan pembagian pudding daun kelor dengan sasaran objek kegiatan ini adalah ibu dan anak baduta dan balita. Kegiatan ini dihadiri 16 ibu beserta baduta dan balita.

Kesimpulan: Kegiatan edukasi, cara pembuatan, dan pembagian pudding daun kelor dengan sasaran objek kegiatan ini adalah ibu, anak baduta dan ibu hamil. Setelah pelaksanaan sosialisasi pada kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat maka terjadi peningkatan pemahaman dan pengetahuan ibu baduta dan ibu hamil tentang manfaat daun kelor untuk pencegahan stunting pencegahan stunting dengan perbaikan gizi untuk baduta dan ibu hamil serta peningkatan keterampilan ibu baduta dan ibu hamil membuat pudding daun kelor.
PENYULUHAN PENCEGAHAN STUNTING (PENTING) SEBAGAI UPAYA UNTUK MENURUNKAN KEJADIAN STUNTING DI KELURAHAN PABIRINGA
Authors: Dewi Chitra , Andi Arnoli  , Andi Ayumar  , Fadilah Putriana
Published: December 2023

Latar belakang: Stunting merupakan bentuk kekurangan gizi yang diakibatkan karena efek jangka panjang karena konsumsi yang tidak mendukung perkembangan tubuh dan menyebabkan anak menderita penyakit infeksi. Indonesia termasuk dalam negara yang memberikan kontribusi masalah gizi dunia sebesar 90%. Masalah gizi yang terjadi dapat menyebabkan rendahnya kualitas pendidikan, tingginya angka absensi dan tingginya angka putus sekolah. Sulawesi Selatan yang dikenal dengan lumbung pangan justru memiliki angka stunting yang lebih tinggi dari angka nasional dan cenderung meningkat setiap periode.

Tujuan: Untuk memberikan pengetahuan kepada ibu hamil dan ibu yang memiliki balita tentang pencegahan stunting (penting) sebagai upaya untuk menurunkan kejadian stunting di Kelurahan Pabiringa, Kecamatan Binamu, Kabupaten Jeneponto.

Metode: Ceramah dengan memberikan penjelasan tentang bagaimana stunting yang kemudian dibagi menjadi beberapa tahapan, yakni tahap persiapan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi. Proses persiapan dimulai dengan membentuk tim pelaksana kegiatan, melakukan koordinasi dengan pemerintah setempat, pelaksanaan dengan pemberian kuesioner pre posttest, dan pemberian penyuluhan dengan metode ceramah interaktif. Jumlah responden yang mengikuti penyuluhan sebesar 20 orang.

Hasil: Menunjukkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan ibu setelah mengikuti penyuluhan pencegahan stunting sebesar 60% yang ditunjukkan dengan meningkatnya pemahaman terhadap pengetahuan dengan kategori cukup dari 15% menjadi 75%.

Kesimpulan: Penyuluhan dapat memberikan kontribusi positif terhadap peningkatan pengetahuan ibu terhadap pencegahan stunting sebagai langkah nyata untuk mendukung perubahan kebiasaan dalam mengoptimalkan pencegahan stunting. Saran, diperlukan pemberian informasi yang lebih masif, edukasi tentang makanan yang dapat meningkatkan status gizi anak dan ibu hamil, serta kolaborasi lintas sektor.