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  • Advances in Experimental Social Psychology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 74
    • English
    Advances in Experimental Social Psychology, Volume 74 in this ongoing series, is the premier outlet for reviews of mature, high-impact research programs in social psychology. Contributions to the series provide defining pieces of established research programs, reviewing and integrating thematically related findings by individual scholars or research groups. Topics discussed in this new release include cultural change, gossip and reputation, counternormative behavior, information sampling, and intellectual humility

  • Handbook of Culture and Economic Behavior

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 1
    • English
    Handbook of Culture and Economic Behavior, Volume One, the latest release in this series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of interesting topics such as Understanding the Cultural Foundation of Psychology, Ethnographic Records, Folklore, and AI, On the Measurement of Social Heterogeneity, The Global Variation in Economic Preferences, The Nature of Culture, Do liberal institutions sustain the liberal culture they require? Endogenous social preferences and why they matter, Identity Economics and the Economics of Culture, Economic Models of Cultural Transmission, Models of Norms, Markets and Religious Institutions, and Parenting Styles.

  • Handbook of the Economics of Identity

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 1
    • English
    Handbook of the Economics of Identity, Volume One, the latest release in this ongoing series, presents interesting chapters on timely topics, including Identity Economics, Making Meaning, Ethnic hostility and conflict, Identity as Self-Image, Gender Norms and Gender Inequalities, Economic Models of Cultural Evolution and Social Identity Dynamics, Religious Identity, Heterogeneity in Intergroup Preferences and Beliefs, Conflict and Political Identity: How WWI shaped political values and identities in France, Sticky Traditions: Origin, Persistence, and Evolution of Cultural Norms, Caste in Stone, Identity based social norms, Identity, Liberalism and Nation Building, Identity Evolution to Address Collective Challenges, and Nationalism and National Identity.

  • Inclusive Entrepreneurship and the Sustainable Development Goals

    A Global Research Perspective
    • 1st Edition
    • Colette Henry + 4 more
    • English
    Inclusive Entrepreneurship and the Sustainable Development Goals: A Global Research Perspective brings together a collection of high caliber research-based chapters on the topic of inclusive entrepreneurship and UN Sustainable Development Goals. This edited volume makes the important link between the drive for inclusive entrepreneurship and addressing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Chapters draw on a range of geographical and cultural contexts and are authored by leading international scholars. Sections offer valuable contemporary content that can contribute to teaching and research in inclusive entrepreneurship, equality studies and sustainability for a variety of purposes.The book begins with introductory chapters covering theoretical concepts, overviews of the field, systematic literature reviews, and so on, and continues with empirically based research chapters exploring specific countries, different sectors, challenges, and approaches to solving the issues articulated in the SDGs. It concludes with future approaches and mindsets required to address the SDGs for a more inclusive society. This book will serve as a valuable reference to academics, researchers, doctoral students, and those with a stake in the entrepreneurship, inclusivity, and their relationship to the SDGs.

  • Positioning Your Library for the 21st Century

    Strategies for Engagement, Relevance and Sustainability
    • 1st Edition
    • Cordelia Anderson
    • English
    Positioning Your Library for the 21st Century: Strategies for Engagement, Relevance, and Sustainability identifies and removes hidden barriers, equipping readers to enable libraries to uncover and eliminate operational and communication barriers that limit access, reduce engagement, or disproportionately impact underserved populations. The book provides readers with practical crisis response tools, delivering sample plans, templates, and checklists to help libraries prepare for immediate, emerging, and sustained crises, thus ensuring a confident, coordinated response when it matters most.Sections navigates advocacy and neutrality, enabling readers to support libraries in balancing commitments to equity and social justice with the responsibility to maintain broad public trust across diverse political and cultural perspectives, while also encouraging library leaders to examine the narrative they share with stakeholders and how that narrative supports or undermines long-term goals, relevance, and community support.

  • Insomnia: The treatment program SLEEPexpert for clinical practice

    Utilizing SLEEPexpert as a Treatment Program for Clinical Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Christoph Nissen + 2 more
    • English
    Treating Insomnia: Utilizing SLEEPexpert as a Treatment Program for Clinical Practice is a comprehensive guide designed to transform insomnia treatment in clinical settings. Beginning with a review of the essential connection between sleep and health, the book presents the intricate regulation of sleep and the critical diagnostic criteria for insomnia. This book highlights the importance of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) as the frontline intervention while addressing the alarming trend of inadequate implementation and reliance on pharmacological treatments that often lead to unwanted side effects.The development of SLEEPexpert—a tailored adaptation of CBT-I—is introduced as a pivotal solution, offering a structured treatment manual that outlines its foundational principles and the three distinct phases of the program. With practical tips and specific goals for implementation, this book equips healthcare professionals with the necessary tools to effectively integrate SLEEPexpert into their practices.

  • Advances in Child Development and Behavior

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 71
    • English
    Advances in Child Development and Behavior, Volume 71, continues the tradition of this longstanding resource as an essential reference for researchers, scholars, and students in developmental psychology and related disciplines. This new volume presents timely updates and fresh perspectives on key aspects of cognitive development, with particular emphasis on perceptual, memory, and reasoning processes across childhood. Chapters in this release examine topic such as From blinking responses to BabyBCI: The development of looming motion perception in infants, Strategic memory use in children and adults, and Children's understanding of event possibility.Contribu... from an international panel of authors ensure that this volume reflects the current state of knowledge and emerging directions in the field of child development and behavior.

  • Safety Analysis and Risk Control

    From Theory to Implementation
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Yazdi
    • English
    Safety Analysis and Risk Control: From Theory to Implementation provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of risk analysis, emphasizing their relevance and application in making safety a top priority across industries, offering both depth and breadth in coverage. Following an introduction to core concepts and methodologies, the book considers hazard identification, risk assessment techniques, mitigation strategies, and the implementation of safety measures, supported by real-world, integrated case studies and applications throughout. Each chapter provides practical exercises, tools, and resources to enable readers to apply safety and risk control concepts directly to their work environments.Interac... data sets, hosted on a companion website, encourage active engagement with the material, while an instructor's manual and lecture slides support teaching. As industries face increasingly complex safety challenges and regulatory requirements, this book fulfills an urgent need for clear guidelines and tools to implement effective risk control measures of relevance to students and professionals across the fields of occupational health and safety, environmental science, engineering, business management, and public health, among others.

  • Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy for Chronic Conditions

    A Clinical Perspective
    • 1st Edition
    • Chiedu Eseadi
    • English
    Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy for Chronic Conditions: A Clinical Perspective reviews the crucial relationship between mental health and chronic illness. The book fills a critical gap in resources for healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators. Through a comprehensive presentation, readers will be introduced to the predictive influence of irrational beliefs on the mental health of cancer, diabetic, and cardiac patients. Chapters outline the effectiveness of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) in enhancing emotional well-being and coping skills while addressing the unique challenges faced by chronically ill individuals.With evidence-based insights and case studies, this book provides readers with essential tools to navigate the complex landscape of supporting mental health in those with chronic illnesses.

  • The Economics of News Media

    • 1st Edition
    • Sangwoo Yang
    • English
    The Economics of News Media examines the economic underpinnings that shape news media, providing a comprehensive introduction to the field of news media economics that bridges the gap between economics, media studies, and journalism. Each chapter delves into critical topics, from the structure of news markets to the implications of media bias, competition, and evolving news landscapes in the digital age. By offering empirical studies and theoretical insights, this work not only addresses the needs of researchers and students, but also provides practical tools for professionals grappling with the economic dynamics of news media.This is an essential resource for anyone hoping to understand the economic complexities underpinning the news landscape. With clear explanations and rich, global examples, the book offers practical knowledge and approaches to navigate the multifaceted issues of misinformation, media power, and democratic accountability in today’s media environment.

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