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Everybody Is Sitting on the Curb
Authors: Edelstein Alan 
Published: September 2024

The traditional American hero has disappeared and is unlikely to return. Dr. Edelstein explains in fascinating detail how and why that disappearance occurred and the consequences for the nation. Using a sociological approach, he examines the changes that have taken place within American society since World War II to bring about the demise of heroes.
The United States has run out of heroes. Hero refers to a national hero, a Universal American around whom we all would rally if called. The hero is the man—rarely the woman—who inspires children and adults, and reflects the finest qualities of the American people. He is recognized as an inspiration, seen as someone engendering our best qualities. It is not that the hero represents most if not all Americans; it is that most if not all Americans are happy to have him as their representative. This is the man, the role, gone from our lives, permanently.
Edelstein gives a vivid description of heroes of America's past, and offers an explanation of the national appeal of such men as Billy the Kid, Babe Ruth, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Martin Luther King, Jr. He describes how many of the fields from which Americans once drew their heroes have disappeared, and how the structures of other fields that were once sources of heroes have been altered, thereby obstructing the creation of new heroes. Not that heroism is dead. To the contrary, many Americans are often found performing heroic acts: police officers and fire fighters, federal agents and everyday people are regularly commended for committing acts above and beyond the call of duty. But these heroic actions are usually noted only on a local level. To be an American hero is to be a national hero. This is accomplished by an act of an individual that demands and receives national attention. But that doesn't seem to happen anymore. It is difficult to recall the last ticker-tape parade for an individual American hero. Parades now celebrate groups: freed hostages, winning sports teams, returning service personnel. The book concludes with a discussion on the ramifications of the disappearance of the American hero.
Global Refugee Crisis
Authors: Loescher Gil , Loescher Ann Dull 
Published: September 2024

This fact-filled resource helps readers understand the current turmoil and controversy surrounding the global refugee problem.
Here, in one volume, can be found a thorough overview of the refugee crisis—from the early 1900s to the present day. The events that created refugee populations and the efforts of international agencies and governments to deal with the crisis, as well as the financial and legal constraints those organizations face, are all covered in detail.
Biographical sketches of refugee activists and notable refugees are also included. A directory of international organizations and resettlement agencies and annotated lists of print and nonprint resources assist readers in further study efforts.The Global Refugee Crisisdelivers solid, useful information that can serve as a foundation for decision-making, research, or simply enhanced understanding of this critical subject.
Impact of the Federal Budget Process on National Forest Planning
Authors: Sample V. Alaric 
Published: September 2024

A public policy is no more than a statement of intent until, and unless, it is successfully implemented through often complex administrative processes. Chief among these is the budget process, through which a policy can be either promoted or suppressed. In the management of the national forests, as in many areas of federal policymaking, the budget process includes an array of organizations and suborganizations in both the executive and legislative branches, each with their own values, incentives, and agendas. The interplay of these powerful forces and its impact on the resources of our national forests is the subject of this masterful new book by V. Alaric Sample.
Sample studies the difficulties that have occurred in integrating the results of strategic planning under the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act (RPA) of 1974 and the difficulties that can be expected to occur in implementing the national forest plans prepared under the National Forest Management Act (NFMA) of 1976. As a basis for determining what those corrective measures are and how successful they might be, the external political environment of the Forest Service, as well as the agency's internal dynamics, are discussed in detail. The study begins with a critical examination of budget trends for the Forest Service over the past 25 years. On a program by program basis, each year's budget is analyzed at each point in the political process to reveal the changes made by the Secretary of Agriculture, OMB, and the House and Senate appropriations committees. The results are displayed against Forest Service strategic plans developed under RPA to determine the consistency between planned and actual budgets and program levels. To get a better sense of the internal dynamics and external environment of Forest Service budget development, the budget for a single fiscal year is followed, from its initial stages on five case study national forests to its final approval as Forest Service appropriations. The budget is then followed through two additional stages: the allocation of funds back to the local national forest level and the reporting of expenditures at the end of the fiscal year. The lack of integration between the Forest Service planning and budgeting processes has important implications for the implementation of national forest plans and, more broadly, for the carrying out of various reforms of the National Forest Management Act. Practitioners and students of public management and policymaking will find this study to be a clear and thorough illustration of general principles, developed in the context of current administrative theory, that apply to the implementation of public policies at all levels.
Policy, Pedagogy, and Social Inequality
Authors: Herideen Penelope E. 
Published: September 2024

Drawing extensively from critical educational theory, feminist perspectives and the writings of community college insiders as well as from her three years of classroom research, Professor Herideen develops the concept of Critical Mainstreaming. This educational model transcends traditional dichotomies such as vocational vs. liberal arts education and educating for critical consciousness vs. training for upward mobility. Critical Mainstreaming provides a unique pedagogy designed to maximize educational and career success for nontraditional students. Her work challenges the current wave of higher educational reform proposed by policymakers such as President Clinton and former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich by showing the limitations of the human capital model for education. Dr. Herideen proposes structural and instructional innovations so that educators, administrators, and policymakers can remedy rather than reproduce existing social inequities.
Despite the fact that 39% of the nation's college students attend community colleges, there is almost no literature using student voices to explore the dilemmas of nontraditional students. This book is unique because it combines macro and micro sociological analysis by blending the insights of community college insiders with the abstract principles proposed by critical theorists. Through a theoretically based experimental approach to education for the less privileged, Professor Herideen shows the strengths and limitations of a variety of educational models.
Realist Tradition in International Relations
Authors: Zellen Barry 
Published: September 2024

This comprehensive foundation for the study of realism will introduce students in disciplines as varied as philosophy, international relations, and strategic studies to the majestic breadth of the realist tradition that unifies them all.
The Realist Tradition in International Relations: The Foundations of Western Orderintroduces the principal theorists who have shaped and defined the realist tradition. This once-dominant theory of international politics has reemerged to provide a shared foundation for understanding political theory, international relations theory, and strategic studies.
The work is comprised of four volumes, each focusing upon a distinct period and the pivotal contributors writing in that era. Volume 1,State of Hope, looks at the classical era when chaos reigned supreme. Volume 2,State of Fear, goes through the early-modern period and the emergence of the modern state. Volume 3,State of Awe, explores the age of total war with its unprecedented dangers. Volume 4,State of Siege, examines the present era of insurgency and asymmetrical conflict. A truly monumental work, this sweeping study will surely foster a new appreciation of the rich tapestry of realist thought and its continuing relevance to the study of world politics.
Working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender College Students
Authors: Sanlo Ronni L. 
Published: September 2024

This handbook is intended for faculty and administrators who wish to create a welcoming and safe environment for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students on our campuses. It will help readers, even those who may struggle personally with understanding non-heterosexual identities, gain a clearer understanding of the important issues facing these students. While some students arrive on campus with full clarity about their sexual identities, others may just be discovering their orientations while in our institutions. It is difficult to provide the attention LGBT students need if we do not understand the crises affecting them or how to address them. Each chapter analyzes specific issues affecting these students and offers recommendations or suggestions for change. Some of the areas discussed include: identity development theories, residence halls, career planning, health and counseling centers, HIV/AIDS, and student leadership and organizational development. Non-heterosexual faculty and staff may also find this work useful as they attempt to discover themselves in academic and educational literature.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students are on our campuses. They are either discovering their orientations while in our institutions or arriving with full clarity about their sexual identities. It is difficult to provide the attention these students need if we do not understand the issues or how to address them. This handbook is a guide to providing services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students. It is for all faculty and administrators, especially those who may struggle personally with understanding non-heterosexual identities, who wish to create a safe and welcoming environment for all students. Non-heterosexual faculty and staff may also find this work useful as they attempt to discover themselves in academic and educational literature.
Each section presents an area in which questions usually arise. Chapters within the sections dissect specific issues and, where appropriate, offer recommendations for change. Some of those areas include: identity development theories; residence halls; career planning; health and counseling centers; HIV/AIDS; students with disabilities; same-sex dating and domestic violence; athletics; fraternities; student leadership; speakers' bureaus and safe zone programs; commuter schools and church-related institutions; and Internet resources.
Covering American Politics in the 21st Century
Authors: Banville Lee 
Published: September 2024

This encyclopedia provides a real-world guide to American political journalism and news coverage in the 21st century, from the most influential media organizations and pundits to the controversies and practices shaping modern-day political journalism.
Over the last 20 years, political campaigns and the media that cover them have been fundamentally altered by a mix of technology and money. This timely work surveys the legal, financial, and technological changes that have swept through the political process, putting those changes in context to help readers appreciate how they affect what the public learns—and doesn't learn—about the candidates and lawmakers at the local, state, and federal levels.
The encyclopedia offers a critical examination of a broad range of topics organized in a narrative, A-to-Z format. Written by journalists and political experts, the two volumes cover the major issues, organizations, and trends affecting both politics and the coverage of political campaigns. Some 200 entries treat everything from news organizations, think tanks, and significant individuals to questions concerning money, advertising, and campaign tactics. Objective, unbiased, and comprehensive, the encyclopedia is an unequaled resource for anyone seeking to understand American political journalism and news coverage in the 21st century.
Feminism
Authors: Harlan Judith 
Published: September 2024

While its primary focus is the United States,Feminismalso examines how multiculturalism and global thinking have infused today's feminists with a sense of widened responsibility for girls and women worldwide. Readers will find a cultural overview of society's changing perception of women and a thoughtful analysis of the directions feminism is taking today.
Other sections include a chronology of significant events, a collection of biographical sketches, and annotated listings of organizations and print and nonprint resources, including Internet coverage. Rounded out by a comprehensive index, this volume is excellent for anyone seeking a one-stop reference work on feminism.
Film, Faith, and Cultural Conflict
Authors: Riley Thomas Robin 
Published: September 2024

Scorsese's 1988 filmThe Last Temptation of Christarguably generated more resistance and conflict upon its release than any film before or since, engendering intense debate and even hatred between religious conservative protesters and liberal progressive defenders of the picture. This is the first full examination of the controversy, its participants, and their claims concerning the film's religious meaning.
This debate reflects deep levels of social and cultural insecurity produced by the shifting role of religion and religious language in an increasingly secularized society, and demonstrates how a popular film about Jesus captured, inflamed, and strengthened existing animosities. Providing new insights into film's significance as an indicator of the changing relationship between secular and religious domains, the work offers a thorough and fascinating historical analysis of the various interpretations ofLast Temptationand its reception.
Global Security Watch—Russia
Authors: Weitz Richard 
Published: September 2024

This book offers an expert analysis of Russia's foreign and military defense policies since the Federation was established in the aftermath of the collapse of the Soviet Union.
To help readers understand the current state of this crucially important country,Global Security Watch—Russia: A Reference Handbookprovides a comprehensive overview of the main foreign and defense policies of the Russian Federation.
Global Security Watch—Russiafocuses on political-military developments in the nation that emerged in the aftermath of the Soviet Union's collapse in December 1991. The book looks at a variety of factors that characterize Russia's position in world security matters, such as its leading position as an arms exporter and its still-overwhelming nuclear capability. Coverage includes critical recent events, such as the growing alienation between Russia and the West, the August 2008 Georgian War, and the effects of the global financial crisis on Russia's vulnerable economy.
Handbook of Chinese Popular Culture
Authors: Wu Dingbo , Murphy Patrick Dennis 
Published: September 2024

Chinese popular culture is extremely diverse and richly complex. The 18 chapters in this reference provide the most current and comprehensive bibliographical and descriptive study of Chinese popular culture in English. The chapters, each devoted to a particular topic, are written by expert contributors who offer comprehensive surveys of research materials and discuss the most important points of critical interest.
The opening chapters of the book discuss the complexity of the Chinese cultural tradition and the relationship between popular culture and Chinese civilization. The chapters that follow are devoted to particular topics that reflect key elements of Chinese popular culture, such as tea drinking, literature, and religion. The chapters generally discuss the history of the topic, review current research in the field, evaluate available reference sources and research collections, and present bibliographic information.
MediaSpeak
Authors: Fox Roy F. 
Published: September 2024

This book defines and analyzes the content, structure, and values of three predominant types of public discourse, which are labeled Doublespeak, Salespeak, and Sensationspeak. These media messages are examined to determine how they are constructed and how they influence individuals, ideology, and culture. Discussions are illustrated with a diverse range of examples from popular culture, magazines, Internet sites, politics, television, and film. Fox argues that the Information Age has replaced actual reality with representations of reality. He states that electronic media dominates our lives. Together, these three voices saturate media and technology, profoundly influencing American culture. Fox suggests specific strategies for recognizing and understanding these coded messages.
This lively and informative discussion will appeal to anyone who is interested in learning how print and electronic media manipulate both individuals and society as a whole. The extensive research will appeal to media, communications, journalism, and cultural studies scholars alike.
Multi-Grade Readers Theatre
Authors: Barchers Suzanne I. , Pfeffinger Charla R. 
Published: September 2024

36 readers theatre scripts use authors and illustrators to awaken student imaginations.
This book of 36 readers theatre scripts (one for each week of the school year) concentrates on scripts written at multiple reading levels with a large number of parts—including choral reading parts—that enable the entire class to participate.
The first 18 scripts are written for 1st-3rd grade reading levels and feature giants of kids literature like Margaret Wise Brown, James Marshall, Bill Martin Jr., Bill Peet, and Beatrix Potter. The second 18 scripts are written for 2nd-4th grade reading levels to allow for growth throughout the school year. This group of plays introduces students to Stan Berenstain, Arnold Lobel, Shel Silverstein, and Tasha Tudor, among others. Carefully designed to meet the needs of students of various reading levels, the scripts are also ideal for use with remedial readers. Grades 2-5
Music of the Gilded Age
Authors: Orr N. Lee 
Published: September 2024

America's Gilded Age was a time of great musical evolution. As the country continued to develop a musical style apart from Europe, its church and religious music and opera took on new forms. Music-as-entertainment also evolved, with marching bands at public events and the new musicals in theaters. This volume presents the composers, musicians, songwriters, instruments and musical forms that uniquely identify the Gilded Age.
Chapters include: Concerts and Symphony orchestras; Grand Opera; Composers, Critics, and Conservatories; Amateurs and Music at Home; Sacred Music, Black and White; Ragtime, Vaudeville, and the American Musical Stage; Music, Politics, and the Progressive Movement; and Music Industries and Technology
Differential diagnosis of acute pneumonia with acute abscess and gangrene of the lung using angiopulmonography with a nitroglycerin test
Authors: Petukhov U. I. , Yermashkevich S. M. , Dziarkach U. I. , Kuncevicz M. U. , Kutsko A. P. 
Published: September 2024

Objective. To present the possibilities of angiopulmonography with a nitroglycerin test in the differential diagnosis of acute pneumonia with acute abscess and gangrene of the lung.Material and methods. А pulmonary angiogram with a nitroglycerin test was performed in 51 patients with suppurative inflammations of the lungs and pleura in cases where it was difficult to interpret computed tomography data.Results. Acute gangrenous lung abscess was diagnosed in 27 (53%) patients (absence of the parenchymal phase of contrast, including after administration of nitrospray, of which in 4 cases it was due to thrombosis of the segmental branches of the pulmonary artery). In 14 (27%) cases there was lung gangrene (absence of the parenchymal phase of contrast, including after administration of nitrospray, of which 5 were associated with thrombosis of the segmental branches of the pulmonary artery). With preserved main blood flow along all branches of the pulmonary artery and a pronounced parenchymal phase or its restoration after a nitroglycerin test, a conclusion was made about the functional nature and reversibility of the identified microcirculation disorders, the absence of necrotic changes in the pulmonary parenchyma and the presence of acute pneumonia in the patient - 4 (8%) cases. In case of deformation of the pulmonary artery branches with preservation of blood flow through them and the parenchymal phase, a conclusion was made about compression of the pulmonary parenchyma by pleural effusion, on the basis of which pleural empyema was suspected in 6 (12%) patients.Conclusion. The developed method for the differential diagnosis of acute pneumonia with acute abscess and gangrene of the lung by means of angiopulmonography with a nitroglycerin test makes it possible to supplement and improve the early and differential diagnosis of purulent-inflammatory diseases of the lungs in difficult clinical situations. Nitroglycerin preparations improve microcirculation in the inflammation of the pulmonary parenchyma.
Environments and lifting mechanisms of cold-frontal convective cells during the warm-season in Germany
Authors: Pacey George , Pfahl Stephan , Schielicke Lisa 
Published: September 2024

Abstract. Convection often initiates in proximity to cold fronts during the warm-season, but how various processes favour convective initiation at different regions relative to the front is still not well-understood. By combining automatic front detection methods and a convective cell tracking and detection dataset, the environments and availability of different lifting mechanisms are analysed. Our results indicate that pre-surface-frontal cells form in the environments with the highest surface dew points and convective available potential instability (CAPE). At other front relative regions, cells form in environments with lower CAPE and surface dew points, though still significantly higher than regions without cells. Mid-level relative humidity discriminates particularly well between post-frontal cell locations and regions without cells. Pre-surface-frontal cells form in environments with the strongest large-scale lifting at 850 hPa and 700 hPa and also with the strongest convective inhibition. We also observe importance of large-scale lifting post-frontal, particularly at 500 hPa. Observational sunshine duration data indicate less sunshine before cell initiation compared to regions without cells at most front relative regions, which highlights that solar heating may not be responsible for the majority of cold-frontal cell initiation. The results in this study are an important step towards a deeper understanding of the drivers of cold-frontal convection at different regions relative to the front.