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Enslaved: True Stories of Modern Day Slavery
By Jesse Sage. 2006
Today, millions of people are being held in slavery around the world. From poverty-stricken countries to affluent American suburbs, slaves…
toil as sweatshop workers, sex slaves, migrant workers, and domestic servants. With exposés by seven former slaves--as well as one slaveholder--from Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States, this groundbreaking collection of harrowing first-hand accounts reveals how slavery continues to thrive in the twenty-first century. From the memoirs of Micheline, a Haitian girl coerced into domestic work in Connecticut, to the confessions of Abdel Nasser, a Mauritanian master turned abolitionist, these stories heighten awareness of a global human rights crisis that can no longer be ignored.The Treatment of Drinking Problems: A Guide to the Helping Professions
By Christopher Cook, Keith Humphreys, David Ball, Griffith Edwards. 2010
Marshall (psychiatry and addictions, King's College London, UK), along with new co-authors, discuss the treatment of alcoholism by generalists and…
specialists like mental health and other medical practitioners. They first describe the definitions, drug effects, causes, social and physical complications, relationship to psychiatric disorders, other drug problems, and presentation of alcoholism, then address treatment in non-specialist and specialist settings, as well as assessment, withdrawal states, Alcoholics Anonymous and other organizations, spiritual and religious issues, working towards normal drinking, and common difficulties in treatment. This edition has been revised and updated to include new sections on interventions for hazardous and harmful drinking, dependent drinking, and the different settings in which alcohol problems are encountered. Information on women's issues has been integrated throughout. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)Spillover from the Conflict in Syria: An Assessment of the Factors that Aid and Impede the Spread of Violence
By William Young, David Stebbins, Bryan A. Frederick, Omar Al-Shahery. 2014
Aid flowing into Syria is intended to determine the outcome of the conflict between rebel factions and Damascus. Instead, it…
could perpetuate the civil war and ignite larger regional hostilities that could reshape the political geography of the Middle East. This report examines the main factors likely to contribute to or impede the spread of violence from civil war and insurgency in Syria, and then examines how they apply to neighboring states.Loving Our Addicted Daughters Back to Life
By Linda Dahl. 2015
The latest information on gender-specific treatment of addiction and recovery can be found in this go-to manual for parents seeking…
direction to help their daughters. Step-by-step guidelines present tools for recognizing substance abuse in young women; communicating with them and their care providers; dealing with relapse and long-term recovery; and managing parental shame, guilt, fear, anger, and loving detachment.Linda Dahl is the author of six books, including Morning Glory (2012), chosen as a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. A mother of two, she currently resides in New York.Crafting Policies to End Poverty in Latin America
By Ana Lorena De La O. 2015
This book provides a theory and evidence to explain the initial decision of governments to adopt a conditional cash transfer…
program (the most prominent type of antipoverty program currently in operation in Latin America), and whether such programs are insulated from political manipulations or not. Ana Lorena De La O shows that whether presidents limit their own discretion or not has consequences for the survival of policies, their manipulation, and how effective they are in improving the lives of the poor. This book is the first of its kind to present evidence from all Latin American CCTs.Power and the Vote
By Brian Min. 2015
How do developing states decide who gets access to public goods like electricity, water, and education? Power and the Vote…
breaks new ground by showing that the provision of seemingly universal public goods is intricately shaped by electoral priorities. In doing so, this book introduces new methods using high-resolution satellite imagery to study the distribution of electricity across and within the developing world. Combining cross-national evidence with detailed sub-national analysis and village-level data from India, Power and the Vote affirms the power of electoral incentives in shaping the distribution of public goods and challenges the view that democracy is a luxury of the rich with little relevance to the world's poor.Appalachian Legacy
By James P. Ziliak. 2012
In 1964 President Lyndon Johnson traveled to Kentucky's Martin County to declare war on poverty. The following year he signed…
the Appalachian Regional Development Act, creating a state-federal partnership to improve the region's economic prospects through better job opportunities, improved human capital, and enhanced transportation. As the focal point of domestic antipoverty efforts, Appalachia took on special symbolic as well as economic importance. Nearly half a century later, what are the results? Appalachian Legacy provides the answers.Led by James P. Ziliak, prominent economists and demographers map out the region's current status. They explore important questions, including how has Appalachia fared since the signing of ARDA in 1965? How does it now compare to the nation as a whole in key categories such as education, employment, and health? Was ARDA an effective place-based policy for ameliorating hardship in a troubled region, or is Appalachia still mired in a poverty trap? And what lessons can we draw from the Appalachian experience?In addition to providing the reports of important research to help analysts, policymakers, scholars, and regional experts discern what works in fighting poverty, Appalachian Legacy is an important contribution to the economic history of the eastern United States.Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly in India
By S. Irudaya Rajan, Mala Kapur Shankardass. 2018
This book highlights different aspects of the problem of elder abuse and neglect in India and discusses its forms…
as well as means of prevention intervention and management It presents a framework for understanding the occurrence of elder abuse and neglect in India placing the discussion within the global context Elder abuse and neglect is a growing concern in South Asia and this is the first comprehensive account of the topic from India It uses data from different parts of India to describe the various dimensions of elder abuse and neglect among different population categories and sections in society Covering rural and urban areas in different states it discusses current perspectives on elder abuse and neglect at the household level widows HIV-affected populations and those residing in institutions This book comprises views from experts in the field and is of interest to researchers and academics from the social and behavioural sciences policy makers and NGOsRECOVERY 2.0: Move Beyond Addiction And Upgrade Your Life
By Tommy Rosen. 2014
"The feeling was electric-energy humming through my body. I felt like blood was pouring into areas of my tissues that…
it had not been able to reach for some time. It was relieving and healing, subtler than the feeling from getting off on drugs, but it was detectable and lovely, and of course, there was no hangover, just a feeling of more ease than I could remember. I felt a warmth come over me similar to what I felt when I had done heroin, but far from the darkness of that insanity, this was pure light-a way through." - Tommy Rosen, on his first yoga experienceMost of us deal with addiction in some form. While you may not be a fall-down drunk, anorexic, or a gambling addict, you likely struggle with addiction in other ways. Workaholism, overeating, and compulsively engaging with technology like video games, texting, and Facebook are also highly common examples. And if you don't suffer from addiction, chances are you know someone who does.Through more than 20 years of recovery and in working professionally with others, Tommy Rosen has uncovered core elements of recovery and healing, what he refers to as Recovery 2.0. In the book, he shares his own past struggles with addiction, and powerful, tested tools for breaking free from the obstacles that stand in the way of a holistic and lasting recovery. Building off the key tenets of the 12-Step program, he has developed an innovative approach that includes • Looking at the roots of addiction; your family history and "Addiction Story" • Daily breathing practices, meditation, yoga, and body awareness • A healthy, alkaline-based diet to aid with detox, boost immunity, increase vitality, support your entire recovery, and help prevent relapse • Discovering your mission, living on purpose, and being of service to othersRecovery 2.0 will help readers not only release their addictions, but thrive in their recovery.Contemporary Critical Criminology
By Walter S. DeKeseredy. 2011
The concept of critical criminology – that crime and the present day processes of criminalization are rooted in the core…
structures of society – is of more relevance today than it has been at any other time. Written by an internationally renowned scholar, Contemporary Critical Criminology introduces the most up-to-date empirical, theoretical, and political contributions made by critical criminologists around the world. In its exploration of this material, the book also challenges the erroneous but widely held notion that the critical criminological project is restricted to mechanically applying theories to substantive topics, or to simple calling for radical political, economic, cultural, and social transformations. This book is an essential source of reference for both undergraduate and postgraduate students of Criminology, Criminal Theory, Social Policy, Research Methodology, and Penology.The Recovery Diet
By Renee Hoffinger. 2012
A life after alcoholism doesn't need to be weighed down by the lingering consequences of addiction. The latest research indicates…
that with the right nutrition, you can reverse the physical toll alcoholism has taken on your body and manage your path out of addiction. Renée Hoffinger, MHSE, RD, has developed a landmark new plan that empowers you to undo the damage your addiction inflicted--through the natural power of food.Twelve weeks of meal plans will ease you into newfound empowerment as you shed your dependence for good; mend damage to your body; and maintain balance for a long, healthy life. You will learn:Which foods help repair liver and other organ damageWhat to eat to rid your body of toxinsHow to manage a diet and extend that control to your cravingsWhen to turn to food--and when to seek outside helpThis book combines reassuring guidance with appetizing, nutritionally dense meals that put you on a clear path to a bright, addiction-free future.Yoga and the Twelve-Step Path
By Kyczy Hawk. 2012
Domestic Violence and Protecting Children: New Thinking and Approaches
By Jane Ellis, William Turner, Liz Kelly, Soo Downe, Christine Barter, Cathy Humphreys, Nicola Farrelly, Nicky Stanley, Ravi Thiara, Marianne Hester, Ruth Phillips, Lorraine Radford, Wendy Bunston, Marsha Wood, Cath Larkins, Sandra Hollinghurst, Zahra Alijah, Anita Morris, Khatidja Chantler, Sue Alderson, Carolina Överlien, Nicole Westmarland, Joanne Westwood, Cathy Sharp, Kelsey Hegarty, Neil Blackenlock, Stephanie Holt, Nadia Aghtaie, Michelle Pooley, Jocelyn Jones, Per Moum Hellevik, Paula Wilcox, Gene Feder. 2015
In this volume, the authors present an overview of the innovative work taking place in relation to domestic violence and…
child protection. This book looks at new prevention initiatives and how interventions for children exposed to domestic violence have been developed. It shows how services for abusive fathers have evolved and provides discussion and critique of a number of new initiatives in the field of interagency risk assessment. With international perspectives and examples drawn from social care, health care and voluntary sectors, this book brings together established ideas with recent thinking to provide an authoritative summary of current domestic violence and child protection practice. As a valuable source of guidance on how to work safely with children living with domestic violence, this is a key reference for social workers, health professionals and policy makers.Human Rights in Armed Conflict: Law, Practice, Policy
By Gerd Oberleitner. 2015
It is now widely accepted that international human rights law applies in situations of armed conflict alongside international humanitarian law,…
but the contours and consequences of this development remain unclear. This book revisits, organizes and contextualizes the debate on human rights in armed conflict and explores the legal challenges, operational consequences and policy implications of resorting to human rights in situations of inter- and intra-state violence. It presents the benefits and the drawbacks of using international human rights law alongside humanitarian law and discusses how the idea, law and policy of human rights influence the development of the law of armed conflict. Based on legal theory, policy analysis, state practice and the work of human rights bodies it suggests a human rights-oriented reading of the law of armed conflict as feasible and necessary in response to the changing character of war.Dr. Bob and Bill W. Speak
By Michael Fitzpatrick. 2012
Learn about the luminaries behind one of the greatest social movements of our time through the never-before-published recordings, letters, and…
stories found in this intimate multimedia retrospective.This unique book and audio CD draw on letters, journal entries, and speeches from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) conferences and recorded conversations to tell the personal stories of AA cofounders Dr. Bob and Bill W. The book and CD reveal the cofounders' unique contributions to the creation and development of AA, the Big Book, and the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. The book explores their lives, starting with their early drinking days, while the audio recordings begin with their first speeches in the 1940s and continue through Bill W.'s last talk given at the Miami International Convention in 1970, just months before he died.AA historian and archivist Michael Fitzpatrick used his research conducted at Stepping Stones (the former home of Bill W.) and Dr. Bob's home, excerpts from the AA Grapevine, and his own private collection to offer this multimedia retrospective.The Politics of Inequality in Russia
By Thomas F. Remington. 1978
This book investigates the relationship between the character of political regimes in Russia's subnational regions and the structure of earnings…
and income. Based on extensive data from Russian official sources and surveys conducted by the World Bank, the book shows that income inequality is higher in more pluralistic regions. It argues that the relationship between firms and government differs between more democratic and more authoritarian regional regimes. In more democratic regions, business firms and government have more cooperative relations, restraining the power of government over business and encouraging business to invest more, pay more and report more of their wages. Average wages are higher in more democratic regions and poverty is lower, but wage and income inequality are also higher. The book argues that the rising inequality in postcommunist Russia reflects the inability of a weak state to carry out a redistributive social policy.Preventing Family Violence
By Ko-Ling Chan. 2012
Family violence, including intimate partner violence, elder abuse and child maltreatment, is a serious and deteriorating social problem. It may…
cause irreparable damage to the victim's physical and mental health, as well as social functioning, welfare, and legal status. Previous efforts to formulate preventive measures under different disciplines are often ineffective. This book is among the first attempts to integrate perspectives from different inter-related disciplines into the development of preventive strategies for family violence. Experts from health, legal, social work, sociology, and psychology have contributed to the multidisciplinary approach based on their professional discretion.Victims and Warriors: Violence, History, and Memory in Amazonia
By Casey High. 2015
"Casey High weaves together memories, facts and fantasies as these occur in contemporary Ecuadorian Amazonia, offering us a fascinating picture…
of Waorani life today. This highly original book takes us a step further in the understanding of current sociocultural transformations among Amazonian indigenous peoples." --Carlos Fausto, National Museum, Federal University of Rio de JaneiroOccupying Syria under the French Mandate
By Daniel Neep. 2012
What role does military force play during a colonial occupation? The answer seems obvious: coercion crushes local resistance, quashes political…
dissent, and consolidates the dominance of the occupying power. However, as this discerning and theoretically rigorous study suggests, violence can have much more ambiguous consequences. Set in Syria during the French Mandate from 1920 to 1946, the book explores a turbulent period in which conflict between armed Syrian insurgents and French military forces not only determined the strategic objectives of the colonial state, but also transformed how the colonial state organised, controlled, and understood Syrian society, geography, and population. In addition to the coercive techniques of airpower, collective punishment, and colonial policing, the book shows how civilian technologies such as urban planning and engineering were also commandeered in the effort to undermine rebel advances. In this way, colonial violence had a lasting effect in Syria, shaping a peculiar form of social order that endured well after the French occupation. As the conclusion surmises, the interplay between violence, spatial colonisation, and pacification continues to resonate with recent developments in the region.Alive With Vigor!: Surviving Your Adventurous Lifestyle (Diy Ser.)
By Robert Earl Sutter. 2013
Alive With Vigor: Surviving Your Adventurous Lifestyle contains the stories of survival from a wide spectrum of contributors on all…
matters of preventative health care, the hard decisions we each have to make, Do It Yourself health care, and how to deal with extracting health care from government/corporate health care systems. Alive With Vigor! has a special focus on queer, youth, and transgendered people, recognizing different health care needs. Alive With Vigor! is a how to book where you can put the advice directly to use in your life!