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Genocide Studies

Pathways Ahead

by Jeffrey S. Bachman, Sara E. Brown, Esther Brito, Adam Jones, Elisabeth Hope Murray, Timothy Williams, Benjamin Meiches, Wanda June, Eva van Roekel, Hollie Nyseth Nzitatira0, Jamie D. Wise1, Lauren M. Balasco2, Professor Andrew Woolford3 ...

Series series Genocide, Political Violence, Human Rights
In recent years, the world has been shaken by numerous events that have caused and continue to cause massive human suffering, from the COVID-19 pandemic to intrastate and interstate armed conflicts. Moreover, climate change continues to plow ahead, contributing to growing tensions, population movements, and resource scarcity. Meanwhile, the methods by which groups and group life are threatened, ... Read more

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In recent years, the world has been shaken by numerous events that have caused and continue to cause massive human suffering, from the COVID-19 pandemic to intrastate and interstate armed conflicts. Moreover, climate change continues to plow ahead, contributing to growing tensions, population movements, and resource scarcity. Meanwhile, the methods by which groups and group life are threatened,
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Indigeneity in the Philippines

Studies on Knowledge, Identity, and Rights

by Lisa Decenteceo, Juan Fernandez, Io Mones. Jularbal, Antoine Laugrand, Frédéric Laugrand, Gliseria Magapin, Maria Cecilia T. Medina, Jansen Taruc Nacar, Maileenita A. Penalba, Oona Paredes, June Chayapan Prill-Brett, Roland Erwin P. Rabang, Kyla Agnes L. Ramirez, J.A. Ruanto-Ramirez, Fernan Talamayan, Jazil Tamang, Jose R. Taton Jr., Ruth M. Tindaan, Merry Grace Valencia-Furtuna, Michelle L. Villavert, Karminn C.D. Daytec Yañgot ...

In the Philippines, the concept of Indigeneity is deeply intertwined with colonial history, a pattern echoed across the globe. Yet, its manifestation in the Philippines bears distinct features. The Philippine Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 identifies as Indigenous groups who resisted colonization. Today the Philippines recognizes approximately 110 diverse Indigenous ethnic groups that are ... Read more

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In the Philippines, the concept of Indigeneity is deeply intertwined with colonial history, a pattern echoed across the globe. Yet, its manifestation in the Philippines bears distinct features. The Philippine Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 identifies as Indigenous groups who resisted colonization. Today the Philippines recognizes approximately 110 diverse Indigenous ethnic groups that are
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Understanding and Treating Self-Injurious Behavior in Autism

A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective

by Margaret L. Bauman, Paul Millard Hardy, Lucy Jane Miller, V. Mark Durand, June Groden, Mary Coleman, Emily L. Casanova, Jamie D. Bleiweiss, Harumi Jyonouchi, John Green, Nancy O'Hara, Kelly McCracken Barnhill, Karen Misher, Lauren J. Moskowitz, Caitlin E. Walsh, Alexis B. Ritter, Leslie Weidenman, Cooper R. Woodard, Manuel Casanova ...

Series series Understanding and Treating in Autism
Self-injurious behavior occurs in almost half of those with autism and is one of the most devastating and challenging-to-treat behaviors. There are many different forms of self-injury, such as head banging, hand biting, hair pulling, excessive scratching, and much more. With contributions from the leading experts in research and treatment, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of self ... Read more

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Self-injurious behavior occurs in almost half of those with autism and is one of the most devastating and challenging-to-treat behaviors. There are many different forms of self-injury, such as head banging, hand biting, hair pulling, excessive scratching, and much more. With contributions from the leading experts in research and treatment, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of self
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Living on the Edge

Innovative Research on Leaving Care and Transitions to Adulthood

by Sue Bond, Ingri-Hanne Brænne Bennwik, Jenna Bollinger, Róisín Farragher, Catherine Flynn, Laura García-Alba, Federica Gullo, Petra Göbbels-Koch, John Paul Horn, Berni Kelly, Philip Mendes, Malose Samuel Mokgopha, Wendy M Mupaku, Anne-Kirstine Mølholt, June Paul, Jade Purtell, Annie Smith, Marcela Losantos Velasco, Jacinta Waugh ...

Series series Research in Social Work
EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY licence.Young people transitioning out of care towards independence, work and adulthood are on the edge of these phases of life. Considering previously neglected groups of care leavers such as unaccompanied migrants, street youth, those leaving residential care, young parents and those with a disability, this book presents cutting-edge research from ... Read more

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EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY licence.Young people transitioning out of care towards independence, work and adulthood are on the edge of these phases of life. Considering previously neglected groups of care leavers such as unaccompanied migrants, street youth, those leaving residential care, young parents and those with a disability, this book presents cutting-edge research from
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Evidence for Hope

Making Human Rights Work in the 21st Century

by Kathryn Sikkink ...

Series series Human Rights and Crimes against Humanity
A history of the successes of the human rights movement and a case for why human rights workEvidence for Hope makes the case that, yes, human rights work. Critics may counter that the movement is in serious jeopardy or even a questionable byproduct of Western imperialism. They point out that Guantánamo is still open, the Arab Spring protests have been crushed, and governments are cracking down on ... Read more

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A history of the successes of the human rights movement and a case for why human rights workEvidence for Hope makes the case that, yes, human rights work. Critics may counter that the movement is in serious jeopardy or even a questionable byproduct of Western imperialism. They point out that Guantánamo is still open, the Arab Spring protests have been crushed, and governments are cracking down on
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Ethnicity, Inc.

by John L. Comaroff, Jean Comaroff ...

Series series Chicago Studies in Practices of Meaning
In Ethnicity, Inc. anthropologists John L. and Jean Comaroff analyze a new moment in the history of human identity: its rampant commodification. Through a wide-ranging exploration of the changing relationship between culture and the market, they address a pressing question: Wherein lies the future of ethnicity?Their account begins in South Africa, with the incorporation of an ethno-business in ... Read more

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In Ethnicity, Inc. anthropologists John L. and Jean Comaroff analyze a new moment in the history of human identity: its rampant commodification. Through a wide-ranging exploration of the changing relationship between culture and the market, they address a pressing question: Wherein lies the future of ethnicity?Their account begins in South Africa, with the incorporation of an ethno-business in
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Gender and the Violence(s) of War and Armed Conflict

More Dangerous to be a Woman?

by Stacy Banwell ...

Series series Emerald Studies in Criminology, Feminism and Social Change
The ebook edition of this title is Open Access, thanks to Knowledge Unlatched funding, and freely available to read online. Drawing on historical and contemporary case studies, Gender and the Violence(s) of War and Armed Conflict delves into visual as well as text-based materials to unpack gender-based violence(s) perpetrated and experienced by both genders within and beyond the conflict zone ... Read more

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The ebook edition of this title is Open Access, thanks to Knowledge Unlatched funding, and freely available to read online. Drawing on historical and contemporary case studies, Gender and the Violence(s) of War and Armed Conflict delves into visual as well as text-based materials to unpack gender-based violence(s) perpetrated and experienced by both genders within and beyond the conflict zone
... Read more
Making Space for Indigenous Feminism, 3rd Edition

by Gina Starblanket ...

The third edition of the iconic collection Making Space for Indigenous Feminism features feminist, queer and two-spirit voices from across generations and locations.Feminism has much to offer Indigenous women, and all Indigenous Peoples, in their struggles against oppression. Indigenous feminists in the first edition fought for feminism to be considered a valid and essential intellectual and ... Read more

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The third edition of the iconic collection Making Space for Indigenous Feminism features feminist, queer and two-spirit voices from across generations and locations.Feminism has much to offer Indigenous women, and all Indigenous Peoples, in their struggles against oppression. Indigenous feminists in the first edition fought for feminism to be considered a valid and essential intellectual and
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Building Better Schools with Evidence-based Policy

Adaptable Policy for Teachers and School Leaders

Edited by Kelly-Ann Allen, Andrea Reupert, Lindsay Oades ...

Building Better Schools with Evidence-based Policy: Adaptable Policy for Teachers and School Leaders provides an extensive set of free-to-use policies for building better schools.The policies included in this book cover a broad range of popular topics for schools that are not readily accessible, and each policy is built on theory, driven by research, and created by experts. Each policy is based on ... Read more

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Building Better Schools with Evidence-based Policy: Adaptable Policy for Teachers and School Leaders provides an extensive set of free-to-use policies for building better schools.The policies included in this book cover a broad range of popular topics for schools that are not readily accessible, and each policy is built on theory, driven by research, and created by experts. Each policy is based on
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Comparing Media Systems Beyond the Western World

Edited by Daniel C. Hallin, Paolo Mancini ...

Series series Communication, Society and Politics
Comparing Media Systems Beyond the Western World offers a broad exploration of the conceptual foundations for comparative analysis of media and politics globally. It takes as its point of departure the widely used framework of Hallin and Mancini's Comparing Media Systems, exploring how the concepts and methods of their analysis do and do not prove useful when applied beyond the original focus of ... Read more

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Comparing Media Systems Beyond the Western World offers a broad exploration of the conceptual foundations for comparative analysis of media and politics globally. It takes as its point of departure the widely used framework of Hallin and Mancini's Comparing Media Systems, exploring how the concepts and methods of their analysis do and do not prove useful when applied beyond the original focus of
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Indigenous Identity and Resistance

Researching the Diversity of Knowledge

Edited by Brendan Hokowhitu, Nathalie Kermoal, Chris Andersen ...

Indigenous Identity and Resistance brings together the work of Indigenous Studies scholars working in Canada, New Zealand and the Pacific in research conversations that transcend the imperial boundaries of the colonial nations in which they are located. Their lucid, accessible, and thought-provoking essays provide a critical understanding of the ways in which Indigenous peoples are rearticulating ... Read more

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Indigenous Identity and Resistance brings together the work of Indigenous Studies scholars working in Canada, New Zealand and the Pacific in research conversations that transcend the imperial boundaries of the colonial nations in which they are located. Their lucid, accessible, and thought-provoking essays provide a critical understanding of the ways in which Indigenous peoples are rearticulating
... Read more
Working with Vulnerable Families

A Partnership Approach

Edited by Fiona Arney, Dorothy Scott ...

Poverty, domestic violence, marginalisation, drug and alcohol dependence are just some of the issues faced by many Australian families. Now in its second edition, Working with Vulnerable Families provides a comprehensive and evidence-based introduction to family-centred practice in Australia. It explores the ways in which health, education and social welfare professionals can support and protect ... Read more

$68.99 USD

Poverty, domestic violence, marginalisation, drug and alcohol dependence are just some of the issues faced by many Australian families. Now in its second edition, Working with Vulnerable Families provides a comprehensive and evidence-based introduction to family-centred practice in Australia. It explores the ways in which health, education and social welfare professionals can support and protect
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