How Small Social Systems Work: From Soccer Teams to Jazz Trios and Families, Neuman Yair
Автор: Mary Daly, Grace Kelly Название: Families and Poverty: Everyday life on a low income ISBN: 144731882X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781447318828 Издательство: Marston Book Services Цена: 15838.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The central interest of this innovative book is the role and significance of family in a context of poverty and low-income. Based on a micro-level study carried out in 2011 and 2012 with 51 families in Northern Ireland, it offers new empirical evidence and a theorisation of the relationship between family life and poverty.
Автор: James Jr. Anthony G. Название: Black Families: A Systems Approach ISBN: 1516524403 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781516524402 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 11656.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In Black Families: A Systems Approach, Anthony James convenes the voices of social scholars to examine the multifaceted nature of black family life. Grounded in family systems theory, the book provides readers with a unique lens through which to better understand the structures of, and processes within, black families. Through interaction with valuable literature and nuanced perspectives, readers learn to embrace a multidimensional perspective of black family life.The text begins by presenting theory, history, and methods of engaging in research with black family life. Chapters explore belief systems and contextual influences, including perspectives on fatherhood, the dynamics of military and interracial families, and the effects of mass incarceration on black families. The text examines family processes and structures, addressing racial socialization, marriage, divorce, interfaith relationships, and more. Readers learn about mental health and well-being from a clinician's perspective and how economics and politics impact black families systems. The final section speaks to the future, with suggestions for expanding and improving research, practice, theory, and policy related to black family life.Featuring relevant social inquiry and scholarly perspective, Black Families is an ideal textbook for courses that explore family theories and diverse family systems and structures.
Автор: Hendrik W. Broer; George B. Huitema; Mikhail B. Se Название: Quasi-Periodic Motions in Families of Dynamical Systems ISBN: 3540620257 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783540620259 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 6282.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book is devoted to the phenomenon of quasi-periodic motion in dynamical systems. On the one hand, Hamiltonian systems occur that are in complete order: these are the integrable systems where all motion is confined to invariant tori.
Автор: Monica Miller-Smith Название: Families & Children Living in Poverty ISBN: 1516521404 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781516521401 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 10653.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: Families and Children Living in Poverty explores the factors that contribute to the existence of poverty, as well as the social, developmental, and environmental ramifications of poverty. Through scholarly studies, case studies, historical events, and contemporary happenings, readers examine the connections between poverty and family-related challenges, including adverse childhood experiences, lack of a living wage, health disparities, social exclusion, and homelessness.
Part I of the text explores poverty and social class inequality. The chapters discuss how poverty is measured in the United States, the role of capitalism in poverty, global health challenges, and the economic effects of conflict. In Part II, students learn about health disparities caused by chronic stress, food insecurity, lack of dental health, exposure to pollutants, and human trafficking, as well as the wide-spread implications of adverse childhood experiences. Part III focuses on housing instability, homelessness, and social exclusion. The final part illuminates various programs and resources available for impoverished families and children, and demonstrates how individuals, researchers, and institutions can create lasting positive change within affected communities.
Presenting valuable research and various theoretical frameworks through which to examine poverty, Families and Children Living in Poverty is an ideal text for courses in human development, family studies, and other social sciences. It is also an exemplary resource for helping professionals who support the care and well-being of children and families.
Описание: Part of "ASPA Classics" series, this book compiles various contributions to the theory and practice of performance measurement that have been published in various journals affiliated with the American Society for Public Administration. This book includes methods and techniques for developing effective performance measurement systems.
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