Current Catalog
Current Catalog

Author: National Library of Medicine (U.S.)

Publisher:

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 1628

ISBN-13:

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First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.

Essential Readings in Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Essential Readings in Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Author: Manya Magnus

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 0763738786

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Essential Readings In Infectious Disease Epidemiology Is A Collection Of Readings And Practice Exercises Designed To Complement The Methods Training Presented In The Main Text, Essentials Of Infectious Disease Epidemiology. Where The Parent Text Focuses On Methods, This Book Provides Actual Readings And Examples On Which To Practice New Skills. It May Also Be Used In Tandem With Any Introductory Or Intermediate Epidemiology Text To Give The Student Critical Skills In Reading And Interpretation. The Readings Continues To Boil Down Tough Concepts In Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Stripping Away Jargon And Replacing It With Key Concepts That May Be Applied To More Advanced Work In The Classroom Or In The Field. The Book Is Uniquely Organized Around The Themes Of ID Epidemiology (Rather Than By Chronology) And Mirrors The Structure Of The Main Textbook To Create A More Engaging Experience For The Reader. Each Excerpt Includes An Introduction To The Historic Or Cultural Context; A Description Of The "Take-Home" Message Of The Passage, Excerpt, Or Graph. Suggested Study Questions Or Practice Problems Are Also Included.

Global Meaning Making
Global Meaning Making

Author: Lori Czop Assaf

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2022-08-23

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1801179328

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Global Meaning Making disrupts and interrogates the contradictions and tensions in language and literacy global scholarship, reimagining global approaches that respect the histories, ways of knowing, needs, hopes and values of voices beyond the western, including those from the Global South.

The Psychological and Social Impact of Chronic Illness and Disability
The Psychological and Social Impact of Chronic Illness and Disability

Author: Irmo Marini, PhD, DSc, CRC, CLCP

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Published: 2023-08-09

Total Pages: 665

ISBN-13: 0826151116

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Reflects the most significant and fundamental shifts in the experience of disability in human history With the release of its eighth edition, this bestselling text remains the most comprehensive and current text addressing the psychological and social issues dealt with by persons with disabilities. The new edition is almost completely rewritten and expanded by expert voices in disability and rehabilitation policy, research, and lived experience. It presents many new chapters covering topics such as disability identity, the impact of US laws and policies, the impact of micro-aggressions and discrimination, applications of well-being and positive psychology, and mental health implications of social media usage for people with disabilities. The eighth edition also includes new Personal Perspectives from individuals with various disabilities. The text provides an informed, critical, and engaging exploration of the impact of chronic illness and disability (CID) for a wide range of students, educators, and professionals who work with this population. It delivers a comprehensive understanding of CID topics ranging from the impact of law and policies, social justice issues, personal and professional rehabilitation, and the psychosocial experiences of CID. The book continues to investigate a diverse range of topics, from the historical and cultural perspectives on illness and disability to the personal, familial, and social impacts of disability. Chapters include Learning Objectives, Pre-reading Questions, Class Activities, and Case Studies with accompanying Discussion Questions to promote engagement. Instructors will also have access to the Instructor Manual, Test Bank, and chapter PowerPoints. Extensively rewritten and updated with expert voices in disability and rehabilitation policy and research Brand new chapters on disability identity, the impact of US laws and policies, the impact of micro-aggressions and discrimination, and more New Personal Perspectives from persons who have lived with various disabilities New Class Activities to help reinforce content Key Features: Presents the most comprehensive and diverse coverage of psychosocial aspects of disability of any text Addresses how people with CID have been viewed and treated throughout history and examines the changes and developments over the past decade Provides a bridge between theory and practice with abundant narratives Includes Learning Objectives, Pre-reading Questions, and Case Studies with Discussion Questions to enhance learning Delivers a comprehensive instructor package including Instructor Manual, Test Bank, and chapter PowerPoints