The Welfare State Nobody Knows: Debunking Myths about U.S. Social Policy, Christopher Howard
Автор: Warne Russell T. Название: In the Know ISBN: 1108493343 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108493345 Издательство: Cambridge University Press Рейтинг: Цена: 25990.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Readers will not need advanced training in psychology, statistics, or neuroscience to enjoy this book. Insightful and packed with scientific knowledge, this guide provides a better understanding of critical issues, such as bias in IQ tests, the importance of intelligence for work success, the genetics of intelligence, and much more.
Автор: Warne, Russell T. (utah Valley University) Название: In the know ISBN: 1108717810 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108717816 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 3800.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Readers will not need advanced training in psychology, statistics, or neuroscience to enjoy this book. Insightful and packed with scientific knowledge, this guide provides a better understanding of critical issues, such as bias in IQ tests, the importance of intelligence for work success, the genetics of intelligence, and much more.
"In this important book, Adler, a mathematician, management consultant, and self-proclaimed "numbers junkie," equips mothers with researched data behind recommendations for what to do (and not do) during pregnancy... She writes in a tone that is both authoritative and assuring-that of a mother rooting for all other mothers." -Publishers Weekly
When Daphne Adler, a mother and mathematician, was pregnant, a colleague scolded her for sprinkling parmesan cheese on her pasta. After dutifully dumping her dinner in the trash, she decided to investigate to find out whether the admonishment and similar warnings were based on fact.
What she discovered surprised her-and will surprise you, too. After 3 years of research where she poured over thousands of studies, Adler has reframed the parameters of what should and shouldn't be allowable during pregnancy. Her refreshing and reassuring book finally provides us with a way to separate myth from reality.
Fact or fallacy? Debunking the Bump sets the record straight with eye-opening revelations such as:
-44% of obstetricians never mention the most important avoidable cause of birth defects.
-Less than half of all pregnant women are counseled about the most dangerous activity they could undertake while pregnant.
-In the long list of forbidden foods, one category is 10,000 times more risky than others...but its danger is not emphasized.
-Many pregnant women cut down their consumption of the single substance that's the most beneficial to their developing baby.
Debunking the Bump is a pregnancy book for women with a thirst for facts. It covers not only all the hot pregnancy topics (Is it safe to eat sushi and drink coffee?) but also a variety of additional subjects Adler's exhaustive research uncovered that aren't even mentioned in most pregnancy books. Filled with practical, actionable recommendations and clear explanations of risks and trade-offs, this unique guide will help you make informed choices so you can enjoy a relaxed and happy pregnancy.
Read more at www.debunkingthebump.com
Автор: Billette Vйronique, Marier Patrik, Sйguin Anne-Marie Название: Getting Wise about Getting Old: Debunking Myths about Aging ISBN: 0774880627 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780774880626 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 3129.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
A grey tsunami is sweeping the land, wreaking social and financial havoc in its wake. Sound familiar? This myth about aging, along with twenty-eight others, is the focus of Getting Wise about Getting Old, which paints a far more accurate and nuanced portrait of old age. In it, experts debunk myths and persistent stereotypes about aging on a broad array of social issues – from retirement (seniors are low-performance workers) to housing (most older adults live in long-term care accommodation), and violence (senior women are not victims of sexual assault) to political participation (seniors are conservative and resistant to change) – deconstructing and countering them with the latest findings. The work of two leading research groups in Quebec, the short and accessible chapters of this vitally important book contribute to a better understanding of the social challenges, as well as the advantages, of an aging society.
Описание: Thinking Critically About the Kennedy Assassination uses the tools of critical thinking, historical research, and philosophical inquiry to debunk the many myths and conspiracy theories surrounding JFK`s shocking and untimely death.
Expectant parents will be relieved to hear: Put away the vacuum--dust does not lead to allergy. Breastfeeding protects against allergies? Never has done, never will do. Stop boiling bottles and pacifiers--sterilizing is unnecessary in most industrial countries. Think you shouldn't drink alcohol when breastfeeding? Plain moralism.
Paediatrician Cecilia Chrapkowska runs the country's most popular parenting blog and is a specialist on vaccinations. Dr. Agnes Wold has been named Sweden's Woman of the Year for her tireless work in women's health. Together they present cutting-edge research from around the world which can guide you to make better parenting choices. But unlike so many books, they focus on the parent just as much as the child. Drawing on Sweden's famously generous parental leave and enlightened social policies, they demonstrate the importance of equal parenting and provide practical tools for parents everywhere to share responsibility equally.
From the progressive land in the North, this is the fact-based, feminist guide to parenting you have been waiting for.
Автор: Gagne, Michel Jacques (champlain College Saint-lambert, Canada) Название: Thinking critically about the kennedy assassination ISBN: 1032114479 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781032114477 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 3826.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Thinking Critically About the Kennedy Assassination uses the tools of critical thinking, historical research, and philosophical inquiry to debunk the many myths and conspiracy theories surrounding JFK`s shocking and untimely death.
Автор: Park Julie J. Название: Race on Campus: Debunking Myths with Data ISBN: 1682532321 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781682532324 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 4851.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Argues that there are surprisingly pervasive and stubborn myths about diversity on college and university campuses, and that these myths obscure the notable significance and admirable effects that diversity has had on campus life. Julie Park counters these myths and explores their problematic origins.
Автор: Hebron Lui, Stack John F. Jr. Название: Globalization: Debunking the Myths, Third Edition ISBN: 1442258209 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781442258204 Издательство: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Рейтинг: Цена: 16474.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Now in a revised and updated edition, this balanced and clearly written text explores globalization and its impact from economic, political, social, environmental, and cultural perspectives. Providing a framework and platform for student learning, the book gives readers the tools to unravel the complexities of globalization in all its facets.
Автор: Shaanan, Joseph Название: America`s free market myths ISBN: 3319506358 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319506357 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 16769.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book describes and refutes thirteen ideas involving free market principles and the US economic system, arguing that these (mostly familiar) ideas are myths. The different myths generate the recommendation that the system`s rewards should flow upward to corporations and a small group of wealthy and politically influential people.
Tyeisha Brewer-Fields grew up wanting so badly to be normal.
It took her time to accept that she is not normal-and even longer to embrace that that's OK. When she finally did, she began thinking about why society makes anyone who does not fit into a neat little box feel so bad.
In this book, she shares her struggles as well as her belief that God loves us all and made us in His image. She also points out that He gave us His son, Jesus Christ, so that we all may have eternal life. God made this sacrifice for all of us, including those that don't fit the definition of "normal." No matter what the author has had to go through, reminding herself that God loves her has allowed her to overcome challenges-and they can help you, too.
Too many people continue to suffer from a mental disorder in silence because society has turned a blind eye to their problems. Join the author as she shares her personal story of overcoming the obstacles and debunking the myths that surround mental illness.
Описание: Many of American journalism`s best-known and most cherished stories are exaggerated, dubious, or apocryphal. They are media-driven myths. The author confronts and dismantles prominent media-driven myths, describing how they can feed stereotypes, distort understanding about the news media, and deflect blame from policymakers.
ООО "Логосфера " Тел:+7(495) 980-12-10 www.logobook.ru
