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Exercise Physiology: Study Guide, Workbook and Lab Manual
Author(s): Randy W Bryner, David A Donley
The Exercise Physiology, Study Guide, Workbook, & Lab Manual offers students an all-inclusive resource to help navigate an Advanced Exercise Physiology course. The 7th edition of this text offers a well-organized and easy to follow guide through a two semester course which focuses on system-based ex...
Family Communication and Political Identities: A Negative Case Analysis of Parental Partisan Socialization
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Abstract This chapter argues for a new line of political communication research within the family focusing on political differences between marital partners. Partisan and ideological separation of spouses can cause tension and argumentation in the household and this influences the socialization o...
This Wouldn't Happen to a Mother: Two Dads Raising a Son
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Abstract For most of his life, Mason had wanted to be a dad, but he also knew that as a gay man he would probably never have that opportunity. When he first met Zachery, his now husband, one of the first serious issues they discussed was having kids. At the time, Mason said, “Well sure, but I’m n...
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...
Personal Artifacts and Nonverbal Identification: A Case Study
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Sample What is it that makes us similar or dissimilar to others? There are many aspects of similarity, but we can classify them into two separate classes: permanent, that is, they are either something biological and/or quite difficult to change once they have assigned a “class,” or changeable. Fo...
Starting the Dialogue: Perspectives on Technology and Society
Author(s): Marie Hoepfl, James Byron Houser, Brian Raichle
Starting the Dialogue: Perspectives on Technology and Society focuses on artifacts and processes that make up the human¬made world and the societal implications of their use. This book is designed to promote reflection and discussion by using multiple examples of current technologies, which serve to...
A Practical Guide to Happiness: Guide to Living a Happier and More Fulfilled Life
Author(s): Stephen C. Goodwin
In this book, A Practical Guide to Happiness, each chapter explores relevant topics grounded in research, to enhance the reader’s opportunities to select behaviors that may strengthen their happiness potential. Each chapter offers definitions, research, stories, quotes, and activities that the reade...
Humor in Intercultural Interactions: Challenges and Pitfalls
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Sample Teacher, academic, and humorist Leo Rosten wrote, “Humor is the affectionate communication of insight” (as cited in Eckhardt, 1992). While perspectives differ on humor’s use for affiliative purposes, an analysis of humor in intercultural conversations demonstrates the intricacies of how th...
Taking the Anxiety Out of Statistics
Author(s): William A. Nelson, Wanda Beyer
Taking the Anxiety out of Statistics is a fresh take on teaching the foundations of statistical inference. Unusual in the world of publishing, the eTextbook is coauthored by a biostatistician and an instructional designer. It is designed from the ground up to leverage the power of a digital format t...