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Introduction to African Humanomics: Economics and the Human Good
Author(s): Wilfred L. David, Phiwokuhle Mnyandu
Introduction to African Humanomics: Economics and the Human Good bridges the gap between how economic orthodoxy is applied and the consideration given to homo economicus (the economic human being) in the process of development. David and Mnyandu undertake a deductive approach in their survey of theo...
Facilitating Intercultural Dialogue through Innovative Conference Design
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Sample This chapter reports on the innovative design developed for a small conference intended to permit and encourage intercultural dialogues among an international group of scholars studying the topic of intercultural dialogue. It is argued that a more interactive and dialogic conference format...
You're Totally Her Work Husband: Managing Misconceptions in the Work-Spouse Relationship
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Abstract Jackson shut the door to his office, started up his computer, and read over the new job offer again. Two weeks ago he had been approached by Tyrone, the supervisor of a different department at Corp, about transferring from his current team to Tyrone’s department. He loved the team he wor...
Communication Accommodation Theory as a Lens to Examine Painful Self-Disclosure in Grandparent-Grandchild Relationships
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Sample Communication Accommodation Theory (CAT; e.g., Giles, 2016a) has emerged as a key interpersonal and intergroup theory, and has been studied across an array of languages, cultures, and applied settings (Soliz & Giles, 2014). This chapter, with its illustrative case accounts, focuses on one ...
"Help, My Teen is Sexting!": A Case Study of Seeking Mediated Social Support for Parents Who Caught Their Teen Sexting
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Abstract In this case study, a parent discovers sext messages on her teenager’s cell phone. The parent (Julie) must consider how to approach this difficult conversation with her son (talking to her son about the dangers of sexting). After considering several potential avenues for reasons why her ...
Opening Closed Doors: Managing Identity and Privacy with Social Media
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Abstract From an early age Scott was raised in a deeply religious faith community. Multiple generations of his extended family had been devout and faithful members of his church. Scott was no different. Being raised in the church, Scott knew from an early age that he wanted to do missionary work ...
Becoming the First in the Family to Graduate from College: First-Generation Students and Family Identity
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Abstract This case study follows the story of Brandon, an 18-year-old first year social work major and psychology minor, as he reflects upon his first semester in college in a series of blog posts that comprise his First Year Experience Seminar Blog. Although Brandon knows he wants to help others...
Laboratory Manual for Biochemistry
Author(s): Mark Sinton
The NEW second edition of Sinton's Laboratory Manual for Biochemistry represents a complete update and revision from the first edition, including many new exercises. In response to the increased importance of NMR and food in biochemistry, for example, several new exercises have been added: amino aci...