Why can an individual who was found not guilty in criminal court be made to pay damages in a tort case? What is administrative or regulatory law? And how and why are different facets of the legal system so complex, nuanced, and different from each other? Understanding Aspects of the Law: A Guide to Criminal, Tort, and Regulatory Law helps ......
This book explores communication in older adulthood, particularly in the areas of interpersonal, intercultural, and mass communication, and includes coverage of communication using new technology. The book synthesises existing research and builds a case for more positive attitudes towards aging and for the power of communication to shape such ......
Why Communication Is Important and How to Be Good at It
Understanding Human Communication: Why Communication Is Important and How to Be Good at It provides readers with an exploration of why effective communication is vital and how it can be mastered. The book underscores communication as a critical skill for various social, personal, and professional scenarios, and provides readers with an innovative ......
Understanding Sex Offenses is designed to help students better comprehend the complex dynamics of sexual crimes. It posits that by learning more about sex crimes and those who commit them, we are better equipped to prevent such crimes and provide education and support to those affected by them. The text recognizes that a general understanding of ......
The past few decades have witnessed a rapid increase in the immigration of people of Asian Indian descent to the United States. This has predicated a need to understand the various sociocultural and political experiences that shape the identity development and mental health experiences of this population. Understanding the Asian Indian Diaspora ......
Understanding the Essentials of Nursing provides students with a succinct, informative, and fundamental introduction to key concepts within the nursing profession. The book helps readers prepare to care for others with an emphasis on hospitality, respect, continuous learning, professionalism, and cultural competence. The opening chapter ......
This textbook is designed to help readers navigate a world increasingly shaped by generative AI technologies. It prepares readers to confront issues such as bias, sustainability, transparency, and privacy as these technologies become more ubiquitous in daily life. Emphasis is placed on developing a theoretical foundation for ethical behavior and ......
In Unexplained Mysteries of Everyday Human Behavior, bestselling author, social science researcher, and noted psychologist Jeffrey Kottler helps readers to explore some of the most interesting aspects of the human experience that have yet to be fully explained, providing solid evidence to help settle controversial debates and provide working ......
In Unexplained Mysteries of Everyday Human Behavior, bestselling author, social science researcher, and noted psychologist Jeffrey Kottler helps readers to explore some of the most interesting aspects of the human experience that have yet to be fully explained, providing solid evidence to help settle controversial debates and provide working ......