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Power Cable Technology

Power Cable Technology

Power Cable Technology provides a precise understanding of the design manufacture installation and testing of a range of electric power cables—from low-voltage 1 000/1 100V cables to extra-high-voltage 400kV cables—with reference to future trends in the industry. The authors’ mantra is: know your cable. Thus the book begins with a comprehensive overview of power cable design and manufacturing through the ages and then: Describes the characteristics of the materials currently used in the production of various power cables Explains how to calculate the die orifice for drawing wires how tolerance in manufacturing affects material weight and consumption and how and why lubricants are used Addresses the formation stranding and insulation of the electrical conductors as well as the sheathing armouring and protective covering of the power cables Delivers an in-depth discussion of quality systems quality control and performance testing Covers the many nuances of cable installation including laying jointing and terminating Throughout the authors emphasise consonance between design theory and practical application to ensure production of a quality power cable at a reasonable cost. They also underscore the importance of careful handling making Power Cable Technology a must read for power cable engineers and technicians alike.

GBP 44.99
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Line Integral Methods for Conservative Problems

Line Integral Methods for Conservative Problems

Line Integral Methods for Conservative Problems explains the numerical solution of differential equations within the framework of geometric integration a branch of numerical analysis that devises numerical methods able to reproduce (in the discrete solution) relevant geometric properties of the continuous vector field. The book focuses on a large set of differential systems named conservative problems particularly Hamiltonian systems. Assuming only basic knowledge of numerical quadrature and Runge–Kutta methods this self-contained book begins with an introduction to the line integral methods. It describes numerous Hamiltonian problems encountered in a variety of applications and presents theoretical results concerning the main instance of line integral methods: the energy-conserving Runge–Kutta methods also known as Hamiltonian boundary value methods (HBVMs). The authors go on to address the implementation of HBVMs in order to recover in the numerical solution what was expected from the theory. The book also covers the application of HBVMs to handle the numerical solution of Hamiltonian partial differential equations (PDEs) and explores extensions of the energy-conserving methods. With many examples of applications this book provides an accessible guide to the subject yet gives you enough details to allow concrete use of the methods. MATLAB codes for implementing the methods are available online.

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MIMO Power Line Communications Narrow and Broadband Standards EMC and Advanced Processing

MIMO Power Line Communications Narrow and Broadband Standards EMC and Advanced Processing

One of the first publications of its kind in the exciting field of multiple input multiple output (MIMO) power line communications (PLC) MIMO Power Line Communications: Narrow and Broadband Standards EMC and Advanced Processing contains contributions from experts in industry and academia making it practical enough to provide a solid understanding of how PLC technologies work yet scientific enough to form a base for ongoing R&D activities. This book is subdivided into five thematic parts. Part I looks at narrow- and broadband channel characterization based on measurements from around the globe. Taking into account current regulations and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) part II describes MIMO signal processing strategies and related capacity and throughput estimates. Current narrow- and broadband PLC standards and specifications are described in the various chapters of part III. Advanced PLC processing options are treated in part IV drawing from a wide variety of research areas such as beamforming/precoding time reversal multi-user processing and relaying. Lastly part V contains case studies and field trials where the advanced technologies of tomorrow are put into practice today. Suitable as a reference or a handbook MIMO Power Line Communications: Narrow and Broadband Standards EMC and Advanced Processing features self-contained chapters with extensive cross-referencing to allow for a flexible reading path. | MIMO Power Line Communications Narrow and Broadband Standards EMC and Advanced Processing

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Analytical Chemistry from Laboratory to Process Line

Analytical Chemistry from Laboratory to Process Line

This book highlights many of the latest developments and trends in engineering chemistry research and describes the respective tools to characterize and predict properties and behavior of materials. The book provides original theoretical and important experimental results which use non-routine methodologies and presents chapters on novel applications of more familiar experimental techniques and analyses of composite problems which indicate the need for new experimental approaches presented. Technical and technological development demands the creation of new materials that are stronger more reliable and more durable i. e. materials with new properties. This volume presents new research that will help lead to new and better materials. Each chapter describes the principle of the respective method as well as the detailed procedures of experiments with examples of actual applications presented. Thus readers will be able to apply the concepts as described in the book to their own experiments. Experts in each of the areas covered have reviewed the state of the art thus creating a book that will be useful to readers at all levels in academic industry and research institutions. Engineers polymer scientists and technicians will find this volume useful in selecting approaches and techniques applicable to characterizing molecular compositional rheological and thermodynamic properties of elastomers and plastics. | Analytical Chemistry from Laboratory to Process Line

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Demographic Developments in China

Demographic Developments in China

This book assesses current developments in China’s demography and discusses the changes which should be implemented to bring policy into line with the current demographic situation. It argues that population planning which was introduced in the early years of the People’s Republic alongside economic planning including the one child policy is no longer appropriate. It considers the results of the 2010 census which showed the very significant shifts that are occurring including a declining rate of population growth ongoing growth of the number of people in the floating population an increasingly imbalanced sex ratio among newborn children and ongoing ageing of the population. Besides discussing population planning policy the book also examines how policies in the fields of education health gender relations child development in rural areas and polices for the elderly and families should be adjusted to accommodate demographic developments. | Demographic Developments in China

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Free-Standing Tension Structures From Tensegrity Systems to Cable-Strut Systems

Free-Standing Tension Structures From Tensegrity Systems to Cable-Strut Systems

Architects are constantly looking for new methods to create large indoor spaces unhindered by columns and other supports. Tensile and cable-strut structures are one method of producing such spaces. They also enable the creation of different shaped spaces allowing architects more scope for innovation. Free-standing Tension Structures: From Tensegrity Systems to Cable-strut Systems provides the background engineering needed to produce these wonderful structures. Providing a complete background to the underlying structural engineering theories of tensegrity this book will prove invaluable for all architects and engineers working on tensile structures. | Free-Standing Tension Structures From Tensegrity Systems to Cable-Strut Systems

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Imaging in Critical Care Medicine

Imaging in Critical Care Medicine

Imaging in critically ill patients is a ubiquitous but challenging line of investigation for the physician as accurate interpretation is often difficult as patient cooperation during the procedure is grossly compromised and the resultant image is often suboptimal. This book provides details on principles of imaging and the diagnostic hallmarks of common diseases to assist in correct interpretation. It contains guidance to overcome the deficiencies observed during the performance of bedside imaging and equipment handling and addresses the rationale for various procedural/management and imaging approaches. This is a useful companion for most doctors and trainees working in critical care settings. Key Features • Features case-based scenarios in critical care as well as a section on tropical diseases• Appeals to a wide audience of trainees and consultants of critical care medicine internal medicine anaesthesiology pulmonary medicine and those working in the ICU due to its clinical relevance• Reduces the dependency on the radiologist and helps the physician save time enhancing the quality of patient care | Imaging in Critical Care Medicine

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Orthodox Identities in Western Europe Migration Settlement and Innovation

Orthodox Identities in Western Europe Migration Settlement and Innovation

The Orthodox migration in the West matters despite its unobtrusive presence. And it matters in a way that has not yet been explored in social and religious studies: in terms of size geographical scope theological input and social impact. This book explores the adjustment of Orthodox migrants and their churches to Western social and religious contexts in different scenarios. This variety is consistent with Orthodox internal diversity regarding ethnicity migration circumstances Church-State relations and in line with the specificities of the receiving country in terms of religious landscape degree of secularisation legal treatment of immigrant religious institutions or socio-economic configurations. Exploring how Orthodox identities develop when displaced from traditional ground where they are socially and culturally embedded this book offers fresh insights into Orthodox identities in secular religiously pluralistic social contexts. | Orthodox Identities in Western Europe Migration Settlement and Innovation

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Music in Comedy Television Notes on Laughs

Music in Comedy Television Notes on Laughs

The study of television and music has expanded greatly in recent years yet to date no book has focused on the genre of comedy television as it relates to music. Music in Comedy Television: Notes on Laughs fills that gap breaking new critical ground. With contributions from an array of established and emerging scholars representing a range of disciplines the twelve essays included cover a wide variety of topics and television shows spanning nearly fifty years across network cable and online structures and capturing the latest research in this growing area of study. From Sesame Street to Saturday Night Live from Monty Python to Flight of the Conchords this book offers the perfect introduction for students and scholars in music and media studies seeking to understand the role of music in comedy onscreen and how it relates to the wider culture. | Music in Comedy Television Notes on Laughs

GBP 48.99
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Digital Design in Action Creative Solutions for Designers

Digital Design in Action Creative Solutions for Designers

Digital design is not only about creating visually appealing products and promotions; it needs to possess a practical aspect in addition to being aesthetically appealing. Digital Design in Action explores these pragmatic applications and the creative design aspects for various mediums including the web apps ePub visual presentations and PDF. Using the latest digital publishing tools and a project-based pedagogy this book includes projects ranging from real-world to experimental. Each chapter contains the perfect balance of vibrant figures techniques and applications to help guide the reader into harnessing their inner potential. Key Features Presents methodologies used to deploy layouts for multiple digital output using the latest tools and techniques Includes a supporting companion website containing digital examples plus all exercise files and supporting art Contains end-of-chapter exercises and real-world and experimental projects Structured to help design students create dynamic content in class and on the job later down the line. | Digital Design in Action Creative Solutions for Designers

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Genetics and Genomics in Medicine

Genetics and Genomics in Medicine

The second edition of this textbook written for undergraduate students graduate students and medical researchers Genetics and Genomics in Medicine explains the science behind the uses of genetics and genomics in medicine today and how it is being applied. Maintaining the features that made the first edition so popular this second edition has been thoroughly updated in line with the latest developments in the field. DNA technologies are explained with emphasis on the modern techniques that are revolutionizing the use of genetic information in medicine and indicating the role of genetics in common diseases. Epigenetics and non-coding RNA are covered in-depth as are genetic approaches to treatment and prevention including pharmacogenomics genetic testing and personalized medicine. A dedicated chapter charts the latest insights into the molecular basis of cancers cancer genomics and novel approaches to cancer detection. Coverage of genetic testing at the level of genes chromosomes and genomes has been significantly expanded and updated. Extra prominence has been given to additional genomic analyses ethical aspects and novel therapeutic approaches. Various case studies illustrate selected clinical applications. Key Features Comprehensive and integrated account of how genetics and genomics affect the entire spectrum of human health and disease Exquisite artwork illuminates the key concepts and mechanisms Summary points at the end of each chapter help to consolidate learning For each chapter an abundance of further reading to help provide the reader with direction for further study Inclusive online question bank to test understanding Standard boxes summarizing certain key principles in genetics Clinical boxes summarizing selected case studies pathogenesis mechanisms or novel therapies for selected diseases This book is equally suited for newcomers to the field as well as for engineers and scientists that have basic knowledge in this field but are interested in obtaining more information about specific future applications. .

GBP 49.99
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Diversity and Inclusion in Industry A Road to Prosperity

Diversity and Inclusion in Industry A Road to Prosperity

Today more than ever diversity equity and inclusion (DE&I) play a crucial role in organizational success especially in industry a sector that is sometimes overlooked. This book brings a new perspective on the implementation of diversity and inclusion in industry including engineering construction manufacturing etc. Data-driven longitudinal studies show the positive economic impact of diversity in these fields. A strong array of case studies is included and the authors’ firsthand experiences provide information to industry professionals to help them understand the success and benefits that diversity can bring to these fields and how to embrace them outside of a corporate setting. FEATURES Discusses the DE&I role in the industry sector specifically Includes numerous case studies from industry giants and small companies Explains layers of diversity in line management Shows the correlation of diversity to the prosperity of companies over time Identifies diversity as an important tool for future growth This book is intended for professionals as well as students in upper-level undergraduate or graduate programs that are interested in or currently studying workplace diversity. | Diversity and Inclusion in Industry A Road to Prosperity

GBP 74.99
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Pricing in General Insurance

Pricing in General Insurance

Based on the syllabus of the actuarial profession courses on general insurance pricing – with additional material inspired by the author’s own experience as a practitioner and lecturer – Pricing in General Insurance Second Edition presents pricing as a formalised process that starts with collecting information about a particular policyholder or risk and ends with a commercially informed rate. The first edition of the book proved very popular among students and practitioners with its pragmatic approach informal style and wide-ranging selection of topics including: Background and context for pricing Process of experience rating ranging from traditional approaches (burning cost analysis) to more modern approaches (stochastic modelling) Exposure rating for both property and casualty products Specialised techniques for personal lines (e. g. GLMs) reinsurance and specific products such as credit risk and weather derivatives General-purpose techniques such as credibility multi-line pricing and insurance optimisation The second edition is a substantial update on the first edition including: New chapter on pricing models: their structure development calibration and maintenance New chapter on rate change calculations and the pricing cycle Substantially enhanced treatment of exposure rating increased limit factors burning cost analysis Expanded treatment of triangle-free techniques for claim count development Improved treatment of premium building and capital allocation Expanded treatment of machine learning Enriched treatment of rating factor selection and the inclusion of generalised additive models The book delivers a practical introduction to all aspects of general insurance pricing and is aimed at students of general insurance and actuarial science as well as practitioners in the field. It is complemented by online material such as spreadsheets which implement the techniques described in the book solutions to problems a glossary and other appendices – increasing the practical value of the book.

GBP 74.99
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Linear and Nonlinear Waves in Microstructured Solids Homogenization and Asymptotic Approaches

Linear and Nonlinear Waves in Microstructured Solids Homogenization and Asymptotic Approaches

This book uses asymptotic methods to obtain simple approximate analytic solutions to various problems within mechanics notably wave processes in heterogeneous materials. Presenting original solutions to common issues within mechanics this book builds upon years of research to demonstrate the benefits of implementing asymptotic techniques within mechanical engineering and material science. Focusing on linear and nonlinear wave phenomena in complex micro-structured solids the book determines their global characteristics through analysis of their internal structure using homogenization and asymptotic procedures in line with the latest thinking within the field. The book’s cutting-edge methodology can be applied to optimal design non-destructive control and in deep seismic sounding providing a valuable alternative to widely used numerical methods. Using case studies the book covers topics such as elastic waves in nonhomogeneous materials regular and chaotic dynamics based on continualisation and discretization and vibration localization in 1D Linear and Nonlinear lattices. The book will be of interest to students research engineers and professionals specialising in mathematics and physics as well as mechanical and civil engineering. | Linear and Nonlinear Waves in Microstructured Solids Homogenization and Asymptotic Approaches

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Crime and Punishment in Early Modern Germany Courts and Adjudicatory Practices in Frankfurt am Main 1562–1696

Crime and Punishment in Early Modern Germany Courts and Adjudicatory Practices in Frankfurt am Main 1562–1696

Frankfurt am Main in common with other imperial German cities enjoyed a large degree of legal autonomy during the early modern period and produced a unique and rich body of criminal archives. In particular Frankfurt’s Strafenbuch which records all criminal sentences between 1562 and 1696 provides a fascinating insight into contemporary penal trends. Drawing on this and other rich resources Dr. Boes reveals shifting and fluid attitudes towards crime and punishment and how these were conditioned by issues of gender class and social standing within the city’s establishment. She attributes a significant role in this process to the steady proliferation of municipal advocates jurists trained in Roman Law who wielded growing legal and penal prerogatives. Over the course of the book it is demonstrated how the courts took an increasingly hard line with select groups of people accused of criminal behavior and the open manner with which advocates exercised cultural religious racial gender and sexual-orientation repressions. Parallel with this however is identified a trend of marked leniency towards soldiers who enjoyed an increasingly privileged place within the judicial system. In light of this discrepancy between the treatment of civilians and soldiers the advocates’ actions highlight the emergence and spread of a distinct military judicial culture and Frankfurt’s city council’s contribution to the quasi-militarization of a civilian court. By highlighting the polarized and changing ways the courts dealt with civilian and military criminals a fuller picture is presented not just of Frankfurt’s sentencing and penal practices but of broader attitudes within early modern Germany to issues of social position and cultural identity. | Crime and Punishment in Early Modern Germany Courts and Adjudicatory Practices in Frankfurt am Main 1562–1696

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Social Work in Health Settings Practice in Context

Social Work in Health Settings Practice in Context

This fully revised and expanded fifth edition of Social Work in Health Settings: Practice in Context maintains its use of the Practice-in-Context (PiC) decision-making framework to explore a wide range of social work services in healthcare settings. The PiC is updated in this edition to attend to social determinants of health and structural conditions. The PiC framework is applied in over 30 case chapters to reflect varied health and social care settings with multiple populations. Fully updated to reflect the landscape of healthcare provision in the US since the Affordable Care Act was reaffirmed in 2020 the cases are grounded by primer chapters to illustrate the necessary decisional and foundational skills for best practices in social work in health settings. The cases cover micro through macro level work with individuals families groups and communities across the life course. The PiC framework helps maintain focus on each of the practice decisions a social worker must make when working with a variety of clients (including military veterans refugees LGBTQ+ clients). The ideal textbook for social work in healthcare and clinical social work classes this thought-provoking volume thoroughly integrates social work theory and practice and provides an excellent opportunity for understanding particular techniques and interventions. | Social Work in Health Settings Practice in Context

GBP 56.99
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LatinX Voices Hispanics in Media in the U.S

LatinX Voices Hispanics in Media in the U.S

LatinX Voices is the first undergraduate textbook that includes an overview of Hispanic/LatinX Media in the U. S. and gives readers an understanding of how media in the United States has transformed around this audience. Based on the authors’ professional and research experience and teaching broadcast media courses in the classroom this text covers the evolving industry and offers perspective on topics related to Latin-American areas of interest. With professional testimonials from those who have left their mark in print radio television film and new media this collection of chapters brings together expert voices in Hispanic/LatinX media from across the U. S. and explains the impact of this population on the media industry today. | LatinX Voices Hispanics in Media in the U. S

GBP 52.99
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Solitary Waves in Plasmas and in the Atmosphere

Solitary Waves in Plasmas and in the Atmosphere

First Published in 1992. This book arose as a result of the authors work on the review ‘Solitary Vortices in Plasmas’ written for the Soviet Journal of Plasma Physics. With the development of nonlinear wave theory some novel concepts came into use such as solitary waves solitary vortices and solitons. There is still some inconsistency in the use of these terms. The study of solitary waves (solitons) should ultimately lead to a better understanding of the internal structure of elementary particles. That is why solitons are attracting great attention from physicists and mathematicians. The material presented in this book shows that solitons are also of interest in plasma physics and geophysics where these concepts have many important applications. | Solitary Waves in Plasmas and in the Atmosphere

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Methods in Product Design New Strategies in Reengineering

Methods in Product Design New Strategies in Reengineering

As industries adopt consumer-focused product development strategies they should offer broader product ranges in shorter design times and the processes that can manufacture in arbitrary lot sizes. In addition they would need to apply state-of-the-art methods and tools to easily conduct early product design and development trade-off analysis among competing objectives. Methods in Product Design: New Strategies in Reengineering supplies insights into the methods and techniques that enable implementing a consumer-focused product design philosophy by integrating design and development capabilities with intelligent computer-based systems. The book defines customer focused design and discusses ways to assess changing demands and sources and delves into what is needed to successfully manufacture goods in a demanding market. It reviews proven methods for assessing customer need. Then after showing how changing needs impact the reengineering of products it explains how change can be efficiently achieved. It details how IT advances and technology support customer-focused product development discusses cutting-edge mass customization principles that maximize cost-effective production and illustrates how to implement effective predictive maintenance policies. Methods in Product Design: New Strategies in Reengineering provides methods state-of-the-art technologies and new strategies for customer-focused product design and development that allow organizations to quickly respond to the demanding global marketplace. | Methods in Product Design New Strategies in Reengineering

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Education and Research in Public Administration in Africa

Education and Research in Public Administration in Africa

Originally published in 1974 this book is a valuable contribution to the literature about the African context of public administration. The application of research to public administration and the communication of research findings are discussed in depth. All aspects of the subject are presented: non-university based non-academic institutes as well as undergraduate and post-graduate programmes. The book concludes with some non-African comparisons from Australia France the USA and UK. | Education and Research in Public Administration in Africa

GBP 80.00
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Rural Livelihoods in China Political economy in transition

Rural Livelihoods in China Political economy in transition

In recent decades China has undergone rapid economic growth industrialisation and urbanisation concomitant with deep and extensive structural and social change profoundly reshaping the country’s development landscape and urban-rural relationships. This book applies livelihoods approaches to deepen our understanding of the changes and continuities related to rural livelihoods within the wider context of political economy of development in post-socialist China bridging the urban and rural scenarios and probing the local national and global dynamics that have impacted on livelihood in particular its mobility security and sustainability. Presenting theoretically informed and empirically grounded research by leading scholars from across the world this book offers multidisciplinary perspectives on issues central to rural livelihoods development welfare and well-being. It documents and analyses the processes and consequences of change focusing on social protection of mobile livelihoods particularly rural migrants’ citizenship rights in the city and the environmental social and political aspects of sustainability in the countryside. This book contributes to the current scholarly and policy debates and is among the first attempts to critically reflect on China’s market transition and the associated pathways to change. It will be of interest to students in international development studies China studies social policy public health political science and environmental studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels as well as academics policy makers and practitioners who are concerned with China’s human and social development in general and agriculture and rural livelihoods in particular. | Rural Livelihoods in China Political economy in transition

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Language and Learning in a Post-Colonial Context A Critical Ethnographic Study in Schools in Haiti

Language and Learning in a Post-Colonial Context A Critical Ethnographic Study in Schools in Haiti

This book explores the social political and historical forces that mediate language ideology and practices in post-colonial education and how such ideology and practices influence students’ academic achievement. Jean-Pierre provides empirical evidence that a relationship exists between language practices and school underperformance. He takes Haiti as the focus of study finding that students and teachers experience difficulty constructing knowledge in a setting in which the language they speak at home (Creole) differs from the language of instruction (French). The research is based on ethnographic data collected in classrooms in both private and public school settings in addition to different sectors of the society (e. g. state and private institutions). | Language and Learning in a Post-Colonial Context A Critical Ethnographic Study in Schools in Haiti

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Ethics in Criminal Justice In Search of the Truth

Ethics in Criminal Justice In Search of the Truth

Introducing the fundamentals of ethical theory Ethics in Criminal Justice: In Search of the Truth Seventh Edition exposes the reader to the ways and means of making moral judgments by exploring the teachings of the great philosophers sources of criminal justice ethics and ethical issues in the criminal justice system. It is presented from two perspectives: a thematic perspective that addresses ethical principles common to all components of the discipline and an area-specific perspective that addresses the state of ethics in criminal justice in the fields of policing corrections and probation and parole. The seventh edition features discussion of current critical issues in criminal justice: accusations of racism police shootings stop and frisk policy marijuana laws mass incarceration life sentences prison privatization the swift and certain deterrence model of probation excessive probation fees and the Good Lives Model in corrections. The seventh edition also offers completely revised coverage of capital punishment and the rehabilitation debate and a discussion of how juvenile justice often fails to live up to its ideals. Finally the book features new case studies of recent ethical dilemmas in criminal justice to enhance students’ understanding of real-life ethics decision-making. Suitable for advanced undergraduates or graduate students in criminal justice programs in the US and globally this text offers a classical view of ethical decision-making and is well-grounded in specific case examples. | Ethics in Criminal Justice In Search of the Truth

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Alcoholism in Perspective

Alcoholism in Perspective

In the 1970s an important change of emphasis had occurred in the field of alcoholism. Instead of seeing alcoholism as an ‘all or none phenomenon’ it was now recognised that a continuum of alcohol problems existed so that individual cases could show different degrees of dependence and different degrees of harm. Originally published in 1979 this book examines the implications of this change of emphasis. It looks at definitional aetiological epidemiological and socio-cultural questions and contains contributions from acknowledged experts in all of these areas. The scientific evidence in each area is fully reviewed and made comprehensible to the non-specialist reader and similarities between trends in thinking in different fields are emphasised. In addition the book analyses the implications of the modern view of alcohol problems in terms of their theoretical basis and their practical application. A rational and pragmatic approach to the problems of working with alcoholics is analysed in some detail so that the links between new ideas and their manifestation in clinical practice are made clear. At the time this book represented a multi-disciplinary approach to a complex problem where previous thinking had been clouded by too ready acceptance of untested hypotheses. | Alcoholism in Perspective

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