Authors:Quint C. Thurman, Andrew Giacomazzi,
Publisher: Anderson
Keywords: controversies, justice, policing, crime
Number of Pages: 205
Published: 2005-06-15
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 1583605525
ISBN-13: 9781583605523

This book of original essays presents controversial topics, then encourages the readers to consider what they think ought to be done. The selections identify several of the existing issues in policing about which something needs to be done; then, they present various viewpoints on possible solutions. This is done against the backdrop of an era of significant change in worldwide security, post-9/11, that has caused major changes in the manner in which the U.S. conducts its political, social and economic affairs. Chapter review questions provide an opportuni

Authors:Richard D. Barnet, Larry L. Burriss, Paul D. Fischer
Publisher: Greenwood
Keywords: controversies, contemporary, music, industry
Number of Pages: 288
Published: 2001-09-30
List price: $55.00
ISBN-10: 0313310947
ISBN-13: 9780313310942

This work presents 12 of the most volatile ethical issues facing the music industry. Real-life examples depict both sides of each controversy, and the list of resources provides tools for readers who wish to pursue the controversies further. Primary sources including court cases and excerpts from speeches help students build critical thinking skills in current issues, persuasive writing, and debate classes.

Authors:Myrna Chandler Goldstein, Mark A. Goldstein M.D.,
Publisher: Greenwood
Keywords: controversies, contemporary, practice, medicine
Number of Pages: 368
Published: 2001-06-30
List price: $55.00
ISBN-10: 0313311315
ISBN-13: 9780313311314

From the medical use of marijuana to organ donations to animal testing, the medical profession is rife with controversial issues. Students and teachers can now use this reference resource to explore all sides of these issues. Narrative chapters, each one devoted to a specific topic, encourage students to consider all the facts surrounding the various controversies. Case studies and first-person accounts bring the issues to life and concluding questions for each chapter challenge students to use their critical thinking skills to draw their own conclusions.

Authors:Riley J. Williams, David P. Johnson,
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: surgery, controversies, orthopaedic, knee
Number of Pages: 568
Published: 2004-11-04
List price: $149.95
ISBN-10: 0198520662
ISBN-13: 9780198520665

This book is a comprehensive review of the subject of knee surgery with particular emphasis on the reconstruction of knee injuries. The book covers the topics of meniscal, ligament and articular cartilage injuries, their diagnosis, investigation and treatment options. The book specifically addresses the difficult and controversial areas of such surgery with descriptions of the different treatment options, extensive literature review, review of the reported success and details of surgical techniques. The authors are drawn from a wide range of backgrounds with surgeons from the USA, the UK an

Authors:Charles S. Kleinman MD, Istvan Seri MD,
Publisher: Saunders
Keywords: controversies, questions, neonatology, amp, cardiology, hemodynamics
Number of Pages: 432
Published: 2008-06-05
List price: $85.95
ISBN-10: 1416031626
ISBN-13: 9781416031628

This exciting new reference brings you information about the most controversial cardiovascular challenges you face in your practice. The book confidently tackles these subjects and gives seasoned advice on the latest diagnostic and treatment strategies using evidence-based medicine wherever possible. It gives you the latest information you need to keep pace with the fast-paced, dynamic environment of neonatology.Addresses controversial topics head on, so you can decide how to handle these difficult practice issues.Serves as the bridge between the latest cutting-edge research and its applicatio

Authors:Douglas J. Herrmann, Carol Yoder, Michael Gruneberg,
Publisher: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
Keywords: applied, challenges, cognition, controversies, series, textbook, cognitive, psychology
Number of Pages: 312
Published: 2006-01-04
List price: $44.95
ISBN-10: 0805833730
ISBN-13: 9780805833737

The field of applied cognitive psychology represents a new emphasis within cognitive psychology. Although interesting applied research has been published over the last several decades, and more frequently in the last dozen years, this is the first comprehensive book written about the progress in this new applied area. This text presents the theory and methodology of cognitive psychology that may be applied to problems of the real world and describes the current range of cognitive applications to real-world situations. In addition, Applied Cognitive Psychology: • identifies the rudimentar

Author: Halton C. Ar
Publisher: Cambridge University Pre
Keywords: controversies, redshifts, quasars
Number of Pages: 208
Published: 1988-09-29
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0521363144
ISBN-13: 9780521363143