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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Introduction to Spirituality: A Contemporary Guide explores the diverse philosophies and practices that shape modern spiritual life. The textbook provides readers with a detailed look into the ways spirituality is woven into various aspects of life, addressing how individuals and communities interpret and integrate spiritual beliefs and rituals in a contemporary context. The book is organized into three main parts, covering contemporary spiritualities, global religions from India and China, and the Abrahamic traditions. The focus is on major branches of contemporary spirituality, such as creation spiritualities, spirituality and racial justice, feminist and womanist spiritualities, mujerista spiritualities, queer spiritualities, Hindu spirituality, Buddhist spirituality, Taoism, Confucianism, Jewish spirituality, Christian spirituality, and Muslim spirituality. The book begins with our contemporary situation and forms of spirituality most relevant to persons living today in the modern world. The book then turns to the world's religions and their various forms of spirituality. The philosophical vocabulary of the world's religions is emphasized. A valuable resource for grasping the nuances and breadth of spiritual expression in the modern world, Introduction to Spirituality is ideal for courses concerning religious studies, spirituality, anthropology, contemporary social issues, world religions, and interfaith dialogue.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Issues in Policing: Investigating Current Controversies explores a variety of contemporary challenges within the field of policing, from racial tensions between police departments and their communities to affirmative action in police staffing to debates over the militarization of the police.The text is organized into 11 chapters with each critically investigating a particular aspect of policing. The opening chapter provides readers with a contextual foundation by discussing the relevance of sociology and criminology in understanding street crime as a social problem and policing as a possible solution. Additional chapters introduce a critical view of policing and discuss a variety of salient, relevant topics, including the movement to defend civil liberties and enhance police accountability, diversifying the force, disputes surrounding funding, trends in solution rates, and controversies erupting over officer-involved shootings.Issues in Policing provides a comprehensive overview of the sociological aspects of policing, including the historical context of major changes, critical perspectives, social conflicts, and policy debates. It is an ideal textbook for programs in law enforcement and criminal justice, especially courses about police and society that address current challenges and calls for reform and reimagining public safety.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Issues in Policing: Investigating Current Controversies explores a variety of contemporary challenges within the field of policing, from racial tensions between police departments and their communities to affirmative action in police staffing to debates over the militarization of the police.The text is organized into 11 chapters with each critically investigating a particular aspect of policing. The opening chapter provides readers with a contextual foundation by discussing the relevance of sociology and criminology in understanding street crime as a social problem and policing as a possible solution. Additional chapters introduce a critical view of policing and discuss a variety of salient, relevant topics, including the movement to defend civil liberties and enhance police accountability, diversifying the force, disputes surrounding funding, trends in solution rates, and controversies erupting over officer-involved shootings.Issues in Policing provides a comprehensive overview of the sociological aspects of policing, including the historical context of major changes, critical perspectives, social conflicts, and policy debates. It is an ideal textbook for programs in law enforcement and criminal justice, especially courses about police and society that address current challenges and calls for reform and reimagining public safety.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Introduction to Spirituality: A Contemporary Guide explores the diverse philosophies and practices that shape modern spiritual life. The textbook provides readers with a detailed look into the ways spirituality is woven into various aspects of life, addressing how individuals and communities interpret and integrate spiritual beliefs and rituals in a contemporary context.The book is organized into three main parts, covering contemporary spiritualities, global religions from India and China, and the Abrahamic traditions. The focus is on major branches of contemporary spirituality, such as creation spiritualities, spirituality and racial justice, feminist and womanist spiritualities, mujerista spiritualities, queer spiritualities, Hindu spirituality, Buddhist spirituality, Taoism, Confucianism, Jewish spirituality, Christian spirituality, and Muslim spirituality. The book begins with our contemporary situation and forms of spirituality most relevant to persons living today in the modern world. The book then turns to the world's religions and their various forms of spirituality. The philosophical vocabulary of the world's religions is emphasized.A valuable resource for grasping the nuances and breadth of spiritual expression in the modern world, Introduction to Spirituality is ideal for courses concerning religious studies, spirituality, anthropology, contemporary social issues, world religions, and interfaith dialogue.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book offers a first-hand view of complexities and challenges within the field of corrections. Personal stories, policy insights, and professional reflections based on the author's extensive experiences intertwine to give a candid look at the correctional landscape. The author delves into the evolution of Ohio's corrections system, addressing prison management, politics, security, nepotism, race, and gender. The storyline chronicles unionization, conflict between security and treatment staff, and justice equity. The book highlights how Ohio's visionary prison administrators led the nation in addressing prison recidivism, critical incident management, victims services, and provision of mental health and medical services. Concurrently, chapters scrutinize the role of religion in prisons, the death penalty, and privatization. Dr. Rose provides unique perspectives on America's efforts at nation building through its creation of Iraq's prison system. A Career in Corrections is well-suited for courses related to criminal justice, criminology, sociology, public administration, and correctional counseling. 118 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Hands-On Experience of Microbial World: Microbiology Laboratory Exercises provides students with immersive experiences in microbiology. Organized into three comprehensive sections-general microbiology, health-related microbiology, and biotechnology utilizing microorganisms-the exercises cover a diverse range of topics. Students delve into essential techniques such as staining microorganisms for microscopic examination, mastering isolation and culturing methods, and studying microbial behavior. The book's final section explores advanced biotechnological applications, including the overexpression of proteins in E. coli and their subsequent isolation and purification using affinity chromatography techniques. Furthermore, students gain proficiency in visualizing the size and abundance of overexpressed proteins through SDS-PAGE analysis. Hands-On Experience of Microbial World is a dynamic and essential resource for courses and programs in microbiology. 176 pp. Englisch. …