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Substance Abuse Across the Lifespan: An Integrated Approach

Author(s): Brian Kelley

Substance Abuse Across the Lifespan: Integrated Approach is current (completed at the end of 2020) and comprehensive in its discussion of substance abuse and presents complex concepts through case studies and real-world applications while being mindful of and sensitive to important differences acros...

Disclosing Private Information: Newly Married Couple's Embarrassing Dilemmas

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Sample On the way over to Matt’s parents’ home, Jennifer asked, “Matt, why do we go over so often?” “Because my mom likes to see us,” said Matt. “But, she is always asking me personal questions about our marriage. Half the time I don’t know what to say—I feel embarrassed. And, why does she insist...

Family Violence Across the Life Course: Research, Policy and Prevention

Author(s): Sonia Salari

Intimate partner violence, family abuse, neglect and exploitation exist for persons of all ages, so it is imperative to recognize the special vulnerabilities of victims and patterns of perpetration from early to later life. Family Violence Across the Life Course: Research, Policy and Prevention o...

Starting a New Family Legacy: Transitioning from High School to College as a First Generation College Student

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Abstract About me: My name is Daniela, but most people think that’s hard to pronounce so you can call me Dani. I am a first-year chemistry major who has two dreams in life: to be the first in my family to finish college and to gain acceptance into medical school. I’ll be blogging on behalf of TRi...

Anonymous Relationships: Alcoholics Anonymous and Mediated Communication

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Sample Despite the historical importance of anonymity as a form of free speech, the relevance of anonymous communication has flourished in more recent decades, with the development of computer mediated communication, which provides a wide range of options to communicate without being identified (...

OpenStax: Introduction to Sociology

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"Introduction to Sociology 2e aligns to the topics and objectives of many introductory sociology courses. It is arranged in a manner that provides foundational sociological theories and contexts, then progresses through various aspects of human and societal interactions. The text includes comprehens...

Basic Sociology

Author(s): Andrew Savchenko

The book’s title tells the reader what to expect once the first page is turned. This textbook concentrates on basic, fundamental, vital sociological concepts, theories, and ideas. From the very beginning of Sociology as a separate discipline within the broader family of Social Sciences, concepts of ...