This textbook explores the multidimensional impact of sport on international relations, national identity, and cultural influence. It presents sport as a nuanced instrument utilized by entities ranging from nations to individuals to shape perceptions, engage in diplomacy, and project cultural narratives on a global scale.
Origin Stories from the Movements to End Domestic Violence is a two-volume series highlighting the unique narratives and pioneering work of multiple movements addressing domestic violence in the United States. Volume 1: Individual Stories, showcases the courageous works of survivors and changemakers whose efforts significantly impacted the ......
This text underscores the importance of integrating research findings into clinical mental health practice with a strong focus on cultural sensitivity and individual client care. It provides readers with a foundation in evidence-based practice (EBP) by laying out the fundamentals of research consumption at the master's level and production at the ......
Origin Stories from the Movements to End Domestic Violence is a two-volume series highlighting the unique narratives and pioneering work of multiple movements addressing domestic violence in the United States. Volume 2: Macro-Level Stories centers on stories and strategies that produce change at the community, state, and national levels. The book ......
This textbook helps students understand the intricacies of human interaction and communication practices in a variety of interpersonal contexts. Authors Elizabeth E. Graham and Aimee E. Miller-Ott demonstrate how being a competent communicator is a universal value, even more so now with rapidly advancing technologies.
This textbook presents a multidisciplinary perspective on leadership and communication, centering on how communication theory and practice serve as the foundation for the leadership-followership process. Featuring a strong research foundation, the book presents a lively and accessible introduction to both seminal and contemporary approaches to ......
Designed as a primer for interprofessional disciplines, this textbook introduces readers to fundamental concepts and issues surrounding social justice. Through a collection of contributed chapters, the book explores critical aspects of social justice, including theories, histories, values, and biases. It encourages students to contemplate how ......
Exploring the Impact of Context, Community, and the COVID-19 Pandemic
This textbook offers an in-depth examination of social work practices within rural communities with emphasis on knowledge, values, and skills critical for engaging with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities in these areas. Featuring contributed chapters written by experts in the discipline, the book presents a focused ......
From Hollywood Illusion to Avant-Garde Challengers
This text covers the process by which the Hollywood "hypnosis" machine works and those who challenge that model. The first half of the anthology dives into the topics of the script, production design, cinematography, editing, sound design, and directing, and how they cohesively create a singular vision. The second half covers a key selection of ......
