Published by Brand: Waveland Press Inc., 2001
ISBN 10: 1577662091 ISBN 13: 9781577662099
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Softcover. Condition: Good. In the eastern Caribbean the expression "behind God's back" refers to a place that is remote or far away. In this book, the authors look at the changing face of village life in St. Lucy, Barbados' northern and most rural parish. What they find are people whose lives are fully connected to the outside world. One of the first things any visitor to the island notices are youths in baseball caps and T-shirts sporting the names and logos of American teams. Switching on the television, it is easier to find an American sitcom than a Caribbean program. In conversation, it soon becomes apparent that nearly every villager has a relative living overseas and that many have themselves traveled to New York, Toronto, and London. And all Barbadians are aware that the health of their economy depends on decisions made beyond their shores. The Parish Behind God's Back is informed by the authors' research and experiences directing an anthropology field school in Barbados since 1983. The book begins with an introduction to the island and parish, followed by history and macrolevel description of the island economy, before turning to the local scene--patterns of work, gender relations, lifecycle, community, and religion. The perspective then widens to look at the global forces that most directly affect local people's lives--television, tourism, and travel. An appendix describes how North American college students were changed by living in St. Lucy.
Published by Brand: Waveland Press, Inc., 2012
ISBN 10: 1577669886 ISBN 13: 9781577669883
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Softcover. Condition: Good. 1. Toundi Ondoua, the rural African protagonist of Houseboy, encounters a world of prisms that cast beautiful but unobtainable glimmers, especially for a black youth in colonial Cameroon. Houseboy, written in the form of Toundi's captivating diary and translated from the original French, discloses his awe of the white world and a web of unpredictable experiences. Early on, he escapes his father's angry blows by seeking asylum with his benefactor, the local European priest who meets an untimely death. Toundi then becomes "the Chief European's 'boy'--the dog of the King." Toundi's attempt to fulfill a dream of advancement and improvement opens his eyes to troubling realities. Gradually, preconceptions of the Europeans come crashing down on him as he struggles with his identity, his place in society, and the changing culture.Other titles by African writers from Waveland Press:Ba, So Long a Letter (ISBN 9781577668060)Beti, The Poor Christ of Bomba (ISBN 9781577664185)Emecheta, Kehinde (ISBN 9781577664192)Equiano, Equiano's Travels (ISBN 9781577664871)Head, The Collector of Treasures and Other Botswana Village Tales (ISBN 9781478607601)Head, Maru (ISBN 9781478607618)Head, When Rain Clouds Gather (ISBN 9781478607595)La Guma, In the Fog of the Seasons' End (ISBN 9781478600251)Marechera, The House of Hunger (ISBN 9781478604730)Mofolo, Chaka (ISBN 9781478607151)Ngugi-Mugo, The Trial of Dedan Kimathi (ISBN 9781478611318)Nwapa, Efuru (ISBN 9781478611011)Oyono, The Old Man and the Medal (ISBN 9781478609582)p'Bitek, Song of Lawino & Song of Ocol (ISBN 9781478604723)Plaatje, Mhudi (ISBN 9781478609575)Rifaat, Distant Views of a Minaret and Other Short Stories (ISBN 9781478611288).
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Published by Brand: Waveland Press, Inc., 2011
ISBN 10: 1577666860 ISBN 13: 9781577666868
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Softcover. Condition: Good. 7. The crucial interdependence between humans and their environment is explored and illuminated in this revealing overview of the major environmental issues facing society in the twenty-first century. With attention to detail and cogent language, the author describes how human health and well-being are inextricably bound up in the web of interrelationships that characterize life on this planet. The presentation combines an overall ecological concern with specific elements related to personal and community health, giving readers a clear sense of how today's environmental issues directly impact their own lives.New to the seventh edition is a chapter on clean energy alternatives that evaluates the long-term potential of the most promising renewable energy technologies as well as short-term strategies to increase energy efficiency. The discussion of global climate change has been significantly updated to reflect the latest assessments of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change with regard to evidence of global warming, mitigation strategies, and adaptation measures, as well as an up-to-date summary of ongoing international efforts to negotiate binding treaties that would produce meaningful reductions in greenhouse gases.Our Global Environment is widely praised by students and faculty for its clear, compelling presentation. Abundant photographs and illustrations highlight salient issues and clarify trends, while boxed inserts in every chapter contain timely examples of general concepts presented in the chapters.An accompanying Study Guide is available separately. Not-for-sale instructor resource material available to college and university faculty only; contact publisher directly.
Published by Brand: Waveland Press, Inc., 2010
ISBN 10: 1577667069 ISBN 13: 9781577667063
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Softcover. Condition: Good. 10. For almost four decades, Theories of Human Communication has offered readers an engaging and informative guide to the rich array of theories that influence our understanding of communication. The first edition broke new ground with its comprehensive discussion of theorizing by communication scholars. Since that time, the field has expanded tremendously from a small cluster of explanations and relatively unconnected theories to a huge body of work from numerous traditions or communities of scholarship. The tenth edition covers both classic and recent theories created by communication scholars and informed by scholars in other fields.Littlejohn and Foss organize communication theory around two intersecting elements contexts and theoretical traditions and emphasize the connections, trajectories, and relationships among the theories. They provide clear, accessible explanations that synthesize without oversimplifying. Their extensive use of examples presents theorizing as a natural process and invites readers to reflect on their own experiences and to become active participants in continuing the conversation. In addition to the authors lucid explanations of theories, the text includes From the Source boxes in which the theorists share their perspectives on communication. The extensive bibliography (almost 1,200 entries) and chapter citations are invaluable resources for more in-depth study.Not-for-sale instructor resource material available to college and university faculty only; contact publisher directly.
Published by Brand: Waveland Press, Inc., 2009
ISBN 10: 1577666364 ISBN 13: 9781577666363
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Softcover. Condition: Good. 2nd. The impact of global tourism research is evident throughout this meticulously edited collection. Embedded within a logical division of topics by thematic sections are over two dozen readings including nine brand new offerings by experienced international specialists in a range of disciplines. The globally diverse articles represent a generous mix of both foundational works as well as pieces that spotlight the latest ideas and issues in the growing field. Accessible in length and sophistication without being overly simplistic, the authoritative essays included in the second edition of the Gmelch volume make it one of the best single anthologies of social science research on tourism available. Appendices provide information on pertinent films and examples of behavioral guidelines written for tourists.
Published by Brand: Waveland Press, Inc., 2011
ISBN 10: 1577667271 ISBN 13: 9781577667278
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Softcover. Condition: Good. Study Guide. NOTE: This ISBN is a Study Guide. It does not include Answer keyThe versatile Study Guide to Our Global Environment makes it a perfect companion volume. It contains exercises presented in a variety of formats (true/false, matching, short answer, discussion, essay), allowing students to thoroughly review the material and reinforce their understanding of the topics in each chapter.Exercises can be assigned as homework, incorporated into classroom discussions and activities, or used by students to prepare for exams. Moreover, the Study Guide contains specific activities that send students into their communities to seek information on local environmental concerns, giving them a real sense of how such issues directly impact their own lives.
Published by Brand: Waveland Press, Inc., 2012
ISBN 10: 1577668065 ISBN 13: 9781577668060
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Softcover. Condition: Good. 1. Written by award-winning African novelist Mariama Ba and translated from the original French, So Long a Letter has been recognized as one of Africa's 100 Best Books of the 20th Century. The brief narrative, written as an extended letter, is a sequence of reminiscences-some wistful, some bitter-recounted by recently widowed Senegalese schoolteacher Ramatoulaye Fall. Addressed to a lifelong friend, Aissatou, it is a record of Ramatoulaye's emotional struggle for survival after her husband betrayed their marriage by taking a second wife. This semi-autobiographical account is a perceptive testimony to the plight of educated and articulate Muslim women. Angered by the traditions that allow polygyny, they inhabit a social milieu dominated by attitudes and values that deny them status equal to men. Ramatoulaye hopes for a world where the best of old customs and new freedom can be combined.Considered a classic of contemporary African women's literature, So Long a Letter is a must-read for anyone interested in African literature and the passage from colonialism to modernism in a Muslim country.Winner of the prestigious Noma Award for Publishing in Africa. Titles of related interest from Waveland Press: Beti (trans. Moore), The Poor Christ of Bomba (ISBN 9781577664185); Emecheta, Kehinde (ISBN 9781577664192); Equiano (ed. Edwards), Equiano's Travels (ISBN 9781577664871); La Guma, In the Fog of the Seasons' End (ISBN 9781478600251); Marechera, The House of Hunger (ISBN 9781478604730); and Oyono (trans. Reed), Houseboy (ISBN 9781577669883).
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Published by Brand: Waveland Press, Inc., 2013
ISBN 10: 1478605715 ISBN 13: 9781478605713
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Softcover. Condition: Good. 1. La vida de Lazarillo de Tormes y de sus fortunas y adversidades is considered the world's first picaresque novel and its prototype. Published in 1554 concurrently in Spain and Antwerp by an unknown author, the book tells the story of Lazarillo, an orphaned boy who becomes an apprentice to a series of masters, each of whom train him in the ways of the world. As the adult narrator, Lázaro explains how through cunning, deception, and wit, he has been able to overcome his ignoble birth to ascend socially and prosper materially. But in the process of reading his story, we become mindful of the difficulties of living in imperial Spain.A 35-page introduction containing solid historical background material places the text in its cultural milieu and helps learners of Spanish master this fantastic story. Chad Gasta annotates the text further with abundant vocabulary glosses, end-of-chapter questions for comprehension and analysis, and helpful and informative notes.Titles of related interest also from Waveland Press: Barrett, Five Centuries of Spanish Literature: From the Cid through the Golden Age (ISBN 9781577663195); Johnson, Don Quixote: The Quest for Modern Fiction (ISBN 9781577661481); King-Suer, Gramática espaola: Análisis y práctica, Third Edition (ISBN 9781478635482); Martel-Alpern, Diez Comedias del Siglo de Oro, Second Edition (ISBN 9780881331196); Patt-Nozick, Spanish Literature 1700 1900 (ISBN 9780881334548); and Rivers, Renaissance and Baroque Poetry of Spain (ISBN 9780881333633).
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Published by Brand: Waveland Press Inc, 1981
ISBN 10: 0917974573 ISBN 13: 9780917974571
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Softcover. Condition: Good. 1/16/81. A superior treatment of Machiavelli's minor masterpiece! Flaumenhaft's beautifully crafted, literal translation aims to capture the original intent of the playwright. Machiavelli himself distinguished carefully between translations and revisions; thus, Flaumenhaft finds a faithful translation essential to conveying Machiavelli's thought and to allowing direct access to the work. The Prologue explores the relationship between Machiavelli's stage comedies--part of the Comedia Erudita of the Italian Renaissance--and his political books. Mandragola focuses on the interplay between personal and political ethics, a major theme throughout his works. The translation includes helpful notes that clarify allusions, language, and context. Names of characters and places, titles and forms of address, and some familiar Italian words and phrases remain in Italian. Passages in Latin, as well as idioms, are reproduced in the notes.
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Published by Brand: Waveland Press, Inc., 1998
ISBN 10: 1577660129 ISBN 13: 9781577660125
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Softcover. Condition: Good. Presents an introduction to the religious traditions of the Zulu and Yoruba people of Africa.
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Published by Brand: Waveland Press Inc, 2010
ISBN 10: 1577666623 ISBN 13: 9781577666622
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Softcover. Condition: Good. Revised Edition. Over the years, thousands of readers have immersed themselves in the world of Rose, an abandoned and abused child who stubbornly and defiantly became a caring and loving mother. In her honest and straightforward style, and in appreciation of those who have taken such an interest in her life, Rose continues her original story revealing events from the next two decades. Along with the discovery of some of the missing pieces of her childhood, Rose describes the frustration, hard work, and unexpected benefits found among the challenges of the social welfare system. This unique individual has made many of her readers reconsider their views of those in need, especially those we may consider undeserving of our help. In doing so, Rose's Story proves to be a case that redefines what it means to help someone.Titles of related interest from Waveland Press: Crimando-Riggar, Community Resources: A Guide for Human Service Workers, Second Edition (ISBN 9781577663775); Crosson-Tower, From the Eye of the Storm: The Experiences of a Child Welfare Worker, Second Edition (ISBN 13 9781478647881); Kagle-Kopels, Social Work Records, Third Edition (ISBN 9781577665465); and Royse et al., Field Instruction: A Guide for Social Work Students, Seventh Edition (ISBN 9781478635291).
Published by Brand: Waveland Press, Inc., 2011
ISBN 10: 1577667239 ISBN 13: 9781577667230
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Softcover. Condition: Good. 1. From the opening pages, amidst the throes of Ramadan during the hottest and driest season in Mali, Dutch ethnographer Geert Mommersteeg welcomes readers into the religious culture of a historic city uniquely filled with Islamic scholars known as marabouts. This finely crafted English-language translation provides a remarkable contribution to the study of Islamic practices and beliefs observed in local contexts in sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on the interrelationship between public and secret knowledge of maraboutage in everyday reality.This inviting personal narrative of an anthropologist's long-term fieldwork in Djenné-for centuries a center of West African culture, scholarship, and architecture-is full of valuable methodological insights. Mommersteeg, with unassuming honesty, becomes absorbed in the knowledge of the Holy Word and slowly enters the closed world of religious practice in which marabouts serve as intermediaries between God and their clients. While marabouts do not claim to be all-knowing, they do know how God can be addressed most effectively, which amulets are the most powerful, and which alms are best for nudging the future in the right direction.
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Published by Brand: Waveland Press, Inc., 2011
ISBN 10: 1577667050 ISBN 13: 9781577667056
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Softcover. Condition: Good. 5. Freedom, ease, and power in song and speech for singers, public speakers, executives, and actors! Now in the Fifth Edition, this straightforward, clearly written guide presents David Blair McClosky's highly acclaimed techniques for developing and mastering a more perfect voice as well as rehabilitating voices that have suffered abuse. McClosky's methods, proven effective for more than 50 years, have been used by voice teachers, voice students, and speech pathologists as well as singers, actors, public speakers, executives, salespeople, ministers, broadcasters, and others whose voice use is significant in their life including the late President John F. Kennedy. Practicing McClosky's full range of techniques ensures that individuals can be the caretakers of their own voice and achieve maximum quality and fitness.Titles of related interest also available from Waveland Press: Davids-LaTour, Vocal Technique: A Guide to Classical and Contemporary Styles for Conductors, Teachers, and Singers, Second Edition (ISBN 9781478640226); Emmons-Sonntag, The Art of the Song Recital (ISBN 9781577662204); McKinney, The Diagnosis and Correction of Vocal Faults: A Manual for Teachers of Singing and for Choir Directors (ISBN 9781577664031); Melton-Tom, One Voice: Integrating Techniques across Performance Disciplines, Third Edition (ISBN 9781478647898); and Stanton, Steps to Singing for Voice Classes, Third Edition (ISBN 9781577661351).
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Published by Brand: Waveland Press, Inc., 2013
ISBN 10: 147860672X ISBN 13: 9781478606727
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Softcover. Condition: Good. 2. Jessica Pierce.
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Published by Brand: Waveland Press, INc., 2001
ISBN 10: 1577662245 ISBN 13: 9781577662242
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Reissue. In this student-friendly text, Strayer presents all of the topics necessary for a first course in number theory. Additionally, chapters on primitive roots, Diophantine equations, and continued fractions allow instructors the flexibility to tailor the material to meet their own classroom needs. Each chapter concludes with seven Student Projects, one of which always involves programming a calculator or computer. All of the projects not only engage students in solving number-theoretical problems but also help familiarize them with the relevant mathematical literatureTitles of related interest from Waveland Press: Long, Elementary Introduction to Number Theory, Third Edition (ISBN 9780881338362) and Vanden Eynden, Elementary Number Theory, Second Edition (ISBN 9781577664451).
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Published by Brand: Waveland Press, Inc., 2013
ISBN 10: 1478607408 ISBN 13: 9781478607403
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Softcover. Condition: Good. 2. The Second Edition of Religions of Mesoamerica comes at a turning point in the study of the Americas and the religious and cultural histories of the New World. To that end, esteemed scholar Davíd Carrasco integrates past and current research, developments, and excavations to vividly synthesize the history of Mesoamerican cultures their religious forms, ceremonial centers, complex social structures, view of time and space, myths, and rituals.Carrasco's deep yet concise overview takes readers on an absorbing journey where they experience the dynamics and complexities of Aztec and Maya cultures, the Spanish conquest, and cultural combinations of European and indigenous ideas and practices. He skillfully demonstrates how the religious imagination was and continues to be crucial to the survival and creativity of Mesoamerica and its Chicano/a descendants.
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Published by Brand: Waveland Press, Inc., 2007
ISBN 10: 1577665031 ISBN 13: 9781577665038
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Published by Brand: Waveland Press Inc., 2010
ISBN 10: 1577666828 ISBN 13: 9781577666820
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Softcover. Condition: Good. 2. The demand for ethnic-sensitive social services in the twenty-first century continues to grow as ethnic diversity in the United States increases. With demographic projections revealing that populations of color will eventually outnumber Whites, helping professionals are increasingly challenged to define and deliver ethnic-sensitive services. In their meticulously documented and well-organized second edition, Iglehart and Becerra stress that analysis of the origins, evolution, and current state of social service delivery systems to ethnic communities is vital to the provision of ethnic-sensitive practice.Up-to-date sources provide expanded discussions of ethnic and racial-group history in the United States, White ethnics and their services, ethnicity and the development of social work, and the linkage of mainstream agencies to ethnic communities. Ethnic-sensitive practice is a puzzle that can be assembled through an understanding of the past, identification of contemporary issues, and recognition of the significance of race and ethnicity in American society. Through a synthesis of historical, theoretical, and empirical literature, this important work can empower social service providers to effectively address the needs of ethnic minorities and provide them with increased validation, visibility, and voice within their communities.Titles of related interest also from Waveland Press: Crosson-Tower, From the Eye of the Storm: The Experiences of a Child Welfare Worker (ISBN 9781478629399); Kagle-Kopels, Social Work Records, Third Edition (ISBN 9781577665465); and Parsons, Fundamentals of the Helping Process, Second Edition (ISBN 9781577667162).
Published by Brand: Waveland Press, Inc., 2012
ISBN 10: 1577667808 ISBN 13: 9781577667803
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Published by Brand: Waveland Press, Inc., 2010
ISBN 10: 1577667158 ISBN 13: 9781577667155
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Published by Brand: Waveland Press, Inc., 2013
ISBN 10: 147860638X ISBN 13: 9781478606383
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Published by Brand: Waveland Press, Inc., 2003
ISBN 10: 1577663071 ISBN 13: 9781577663072
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