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  • 1
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    Thousand Oaks, CA :Sage Publications. ; Print began in 1980.
    ISSN: 0192-513X , ISSN 0192-513X
    Language: English
    Dates of Publication: Print began in 1980.
    Uniform Title: Journal of family issues (Online)
    Parallel Title: Journal of family issues
    DDC: 306.85
    Keywords: Families Periodicals. ; Nuclear families. ; Families. ; Sociology. ; Family ; Sociology ; Family Relations ; Nuclear Family ; Familles Périodiques. ; Familles. ; Sociologie. ; sociology. ; Sociology ; Nuclear families ; Families ; United States ; Fulltext. ; Internet Resources. ; Periodicals. ; Periodicals
    Note: Mode of access: World Wide Web. , Sponsored by the National Council on Family Relations.
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  • 2
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    Beverly Hills, Calif. :Sage Publications, ; Vol. 1 (Sept. 1969)- .
    ISSN: 0044-118X (Print) , 1552-8499 (Digital)
    Language: English
    Pages: computer files (volumes : , illustrations)
    Dates of Publication: Vol. 1 (Sept. 1969)- .
    Uniform Title: Youth & society [digital].
    DDC: 305
    Keywords: Social sciences. ; Sociology. ; Social psychology. ; Social Sciences ; Sociology ; Adolescent ; Psychology, Social ; Sciences sociales. ; Sociologie. ; Psychologie sociale. ; social sciences. ; sociology. ; social psychology. ; Social psychology ; Social sciences ; Sociology ; Fulltext. ; Internet Resources. ; Periodicals.
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  • 3
    Language: English
    Keywords: Kachinas in art ; Iron-on transfers ; Kitsch ; Iron-on transfers ; Kachinas in art ; Kitsch ; United States ; Bildband
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  • 4
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    [New York, N.Y.] :Sage Pub. ; Print began in 1947.
    ISSN: 1741-282X , 0018-7267
    Language: English
    Edition: Electronic reproduction. [Place of publication not identified] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010.
    Dates of Publication: Print began in 1947.
    Uniform Title: Human relations (Online)
    Parallel Title: Print version: Human relations
    DDC: 300.5
    Keywords: Social sciences Periodicals. ; Interpersonal Relations ; Social Sciences ; Sciences sociales Périodiques. ; Social sciences. ; Betriebsklima. ; Arbeitszufriedenheit. ; Arbeitsbeziehungen. ; Personalwirtschaft. ; Electronic journals. ; Periodical ; Periodicals.
    Note: Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
    URL: Backfiles  ((FirstSearch))
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  • 5
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    Beverly Hills, Calif. :Sage Publications, ; Vol. 9, no. 1 (Feb. 1982)-
    In:  Gale Academic OneFile. | Gale General OneFile.
    ISSN: ISSN 0730-8884
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (volumes)
    Edition: Electronic reproduction. [Place of publication not identified] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010.
    Dates of Publication: Vol. 9, no. 1 (Feb. 1982)-
    Parallel Title: Print version: Work and occupations
    Former Title: Sociology of work and occupations
    Titel der Quelle: Gale Academic OneFile.
    Titel der Quelle: Gale General OneFile.
    Publ. der Quelle: Gale
    Publ. der Quelle: Gale
    DDC: 306/.36/05
    Keywords: Occupations Periodicals. ; Professions Periodicals. ; Occupations. ; Social sciences. ; Sociology. ; Occupations ; Social Sciences ; Sociology ; Work ; Professions Périodiques. ; Professions libérales Périodiques. ; Professions. ; Sciences sociales. ; Sociologie. ; Travail. ; social sciences. ; sociology. ; labor. ; occupations (livelihoods) ; Sociology ; Social sciences ; Occupations ; Professions ; Beroepssociologie. ; Arbeidssociologie. ; Electronic journals. ; Periodical ; periodicals. ; Periodicals ; Periodicals. ; Périodiques.
    Note: Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
    URL: Vol. 9, no. 1 (Feb. 1982)-  (Available from Sage Publications. Online version available for university members only. This requires an institutional login off-campus,)
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  • 6
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    [Thousand Oaks, CA] :[Sage Publications.] ; Print began in 1979.
    ISSN: 0164-0275 , ISSN 0164-0275
    Language: English
    Dates of Publication: Print began in 1979.
    Uniform Title: Research on aging (Online)
    Parallel Title: Research on aging
    DDC: 301
    Keywords: Gerontology Periodicals. ; Aging Periodicals. ; Aging. ; Gerontology Periodicals. ; Older people Periodicals. ; Aging ; Geriatrics ; Gérontologie Périodiques. ; Personnes âgées Périodiques. ; Vieillissement Périodiques. ; Gérontologie Périodiques. ; Vieillissement. ; Aging ; Gerontology ; United States ; Fulltext. ; Internet Resources. ; Periodicals. ; Periodicals
    Note: Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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  • 7
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    New York, NY : New York University Press
    ISBN: 9781479804078
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource
    Series Statement: Children and Youth in America 1
    DDC: 305.230973
    Keywords: HISTORY / General ; Children History ; United States ; Children History ; Progressivism (United States politics) ; Progressivism (United States politics) ; Youth History ; United States ; Youth History
    Abstract: In the decades after the Civil War, urbanization, industrialization, and immigration marked the start of the Gilded Age, a period of rapid economic growth but also social upheaval. Reformers responded to the social and economic chaos with a "search for order," as famously described by historian Robert Wiebe. Most reformers agreed that one of the nation’s top priorities should be its children and youth, who, they believed, suffered more from the disorder plaguing the rapidly growing nation than any other group. Children and Youth during the Gilded Age and Progressive Era explores both nineteenth century conditions that led Progressives to their search for order and some of the solutions applied to children and youth in the context of that search. Edited by renowned scholar of children’s history James Marten, the collection of eleven essays offers case studies relevant to educational reform, child labor laws, underage marriage, and recreation for children, among others. Including important primary documents produced by children themselves, the essays in this volume foreground the role that youth played in exerting agency over their own lives and in contesting the policies that sought to protect and control them
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 23. Jul 2020) , In English
    URL: Volltext  (URL des Erstveröffentlichers)
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  • 8
    ISBN: 9780833088598 , 0833089315 , 0833088599 , 9780833089311
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xi, 43 pages)
    Series Statement: RR-870-OSD
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Sexual assault and sexual harassment in the U.S. military. Top-line estimates for active-duty service members from the 2014 Rand Military Workplace Study
    DDC: 355.0082097
    Keywords: Women soldiers Crimes against ; Social surveys ; Soldiers Crimes against ; Sexual harassment in the military ; Women soldiers ; Social surveys ; Soldiers ; Sexual harassment in the military ; Sexual harassment in the military ; Social surveys ; Military Administration ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; United States Armed Forces ; Women ; Crimes against ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: In early 2014, the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office asked the RAND National Defense Research Institute to conduct an independent assessment of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination in the military -- an assessment last conducted in 2012 by the department itself with the Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Active Duty Personnel. Separately, the Coast Guard requested that we expand the 2014 study to include an assessment of its active and reserve force. This report provides initial top-line active-duty Coast Guard estimates from the resulting RAND Military Workplace Study, which invited close to 560,000 service members to participate in a survey fielded in August and September of 2014
    Abstract: In early 2014, the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office asked the RAND National Defense Research Institute to conduct an independent assessment of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination in the military -- an assessment last conducted in 2012 by the department itself with the Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Active Duty Personnel. Separately, the Coast Guard requested that we expand the 2014 study to include an assessment of its active and reserve force. This report provides initial top-line active-duty Coast Guard estimates from the resulting RAND Military Workplace Study, which invited close to 560,000 service members to participate in a survey fielded in August and September of 2014
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 37-38) , Prepared for the DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office
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  • 9
    ISBN: 9780833084934 , 0833085298 , 0833084933 , 9780833085290
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxvii, 124 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR-564-BJA
    Parallel Title: Print version How effective is correctional education, and where do we go from here?
    Keywords: Educational evaluation ; Prisoners Education ; Evaluation ; Juvenile delinquents Education ; Evaluation ; Educational evaluation ; Prisoners ; Juvenile delinquents ; EDUCATION ; Evaluation & Assessment ; Prisoners ; Education ; Evaluation ; Educational evaluation ; Criminology, Penology & Juvenile Delinquency ; Juvenile delinquents ; Education ; Evaluation ; United States ; Social Sciences ; Social Welfare & Social Work ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Penology ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "More than 2 million adults are incarcerated in U.S. prisons, and each year more than 700,000 leave federal and state prisons and return to communities. Unfortunately, within three years, 40 percent will be reincarcerated. One reason for this is that ex-offenders lack the knowledge, training, and skills to support a successful return to communities. Trying to reduce such high recidivism rates is partly why states devote resources to educating and training individuals in prison. This raises the question of how effective -- and cost-effective -- correctional education is: an even more salient question given the funding environment states face from the 2008 recession and its continuing aftermath. With funding from the Second Chance Act of 2007, the Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice, asked RAND to help answer this question as part of a comprehensive examination of the current state of correctional education for incarcerated adults and juveniles. The RAND team conducted a systematic review of correctional education programs for incarcerated adults and juveniles. This included a meta-analysis on correctional education's effects on recidivism and postrelease employment outcomes for incarcerated adults, as well as a synthesis of evidence on programs for juveniles. The study also included a nationwide survey of state correctional education directors to understand how correctional education is provided today and the recession's impact. The authors also compared the direct costs of correctional education with those of reincarceration to put the recidivism findings into a broader context."--Provided by publisher
    Abstract: "More than 2 million adults are incarcerated in U.S. prisons, and each year more than 700,000 leave federal and state prisons and return to communities. Unfortunately, within three years, 40 percent will be reincarcerated. One reason for this is that ex-offenders lack the knowledge, training, and skills to support a successful return to communities. Trying to reduce such high recidivism rates is partly why states devote resources to educating and training individuals in prison. This raises the question of how effective -- and cost-effective -- correctional education is: an even more salient question given the funding environment states face from the 2008 recession and its continuing aftermath. With funding from the Second Chance Act of 2007, the Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice, asked RAND to help answer this question as part of a comprehensive examination of the current state of correctional education for incarcerated adults and juveniles. The RAND team conducted a systematic review of correctional education programs for incarcerated adults and juveniles. This included a meta-analysis on correctional education's effects on recidivism and postrelease employment outcomes for incarcerated adults, as well as a synthesis of evidence on programs for juveniles. The study also included a nationwide survey of state correctional education directors to understand how correctional education is provided today and the recession's impact. The authors also compared the direct costs of correctional education with those of reincarceration to put the recidivism findings into a broader context."--Provided by publisher
    Note: "RR-564-BJA."--Page 4 of printed paper wrapper , Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-124)
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  • 10
    ISBN: 9780833086952 , 0833086952 , 9780833086273
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (88 pages)
    Keywords: Military discharge ; Soldiers Education, Non-military ; Military discharge ; Soldiers ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; United States ; Armed Forces ; Salaries, etc ; Military discharge ; Soldiers ; Education, Non-military ; United States Armed Forces ; Pay, allowances, etc ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The overriding objective of U.S. military compensation policy is to attract and retain the force necessary to meet the nation's national security objectives. Whether and how military service affects earnings and an individual's likelihood of completing college (one determinant of future earnings) has implications for military policies related to compensation, recruiting, and retention. Estimating the effect of military service is complicated by the fact that veterans are likely to differ from nonveterans in ways that are correlated with subsequent economic outcomes but are not observable to the researcher. This report builds on earlier work to understand how military service affects earnings, especially how these effects differ by the number of years of service and their military occupational specialties while serving. The authors also sought to understand how external factors and policies affect these impacts. To do this, they examined how economic conditions in the civilian labor market when individuals exit active duty affect postservice earnings, and they studied the effect on earnings of an Army recruiting program, Partnership for Youth Success, designed to promote enlistment but with the potential to ease the financial transition from military to civilian life
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 87-88)
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  • 11
    ISBN: 9780833087256 , 0833089609 , 0833087258 , 9780833089601
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 106 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Steele, Jennifer L Competency-based education in three pilot programs
    Keywords: Competency-based education ; Educational evaluation ; Competency-based education ; Educational evaluation ; United States ; Education ; Educational evaluation ; Education, Special Topics ; EDUCATION ; Evaluation & Assessment ; Social Sciences ; Competency-based education ; Electronic books
    Abstract: In 2011, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation created the Project Mastery grant program to support competency-based education initiatives in large school systems that serve a high proportion of disadvantaged youth. Competency-based education meets students where they are academically, provides students with opportunities for choice, and awards credit for evidence of learning, not for the time students spend studying a subject. The Foundation asked RAND to evaluate these efforts in terms of implementation, students' experiences, and student performance. This report presents final results from that evaluation, offering an overview of competency-based education and the Project Mastery grant projects and describing the implementation of competency-based educational features under each project. The report concludes with six lessons for policy, partnerships, and practice
    Note: "Prepared for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , "RAND Education , Includes bibliographical references (pages 103-106)
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  • 12
    ISBN: 9780833059734 , 0833088025 , 0833059734 , 9780833088024
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (81 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Paul, Christopher, 1971- Other quiet professionals
    Keywords: U.S. Special Operations Command History ; United States History ; U.S. Special Operations Command ; United States ; Cyberspace Security measures ; Planning ; Computer networks Security measures ; Planning ; Cyberterrorism Prevention ; Planning ; Information warfare ; Cyberspace ; Computer networks ; Cyberterrorism ; Information warfare ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Other ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Information warfare ; United States ; History ; U.S. Special Operations Command ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "With the establishment of U.S. Cyber Command, the cyber force is gaining visibility and authority, but challenges remain, particularly in the areas of acquisition and personnel recruitment and career progression. A review of commonalities, similarities, and differences between the still-nascent U.S. cyber force and early U.S. special operations forces, conducted in 2010, offers salient lessons for the future direction of U.S. cyber forces"--Provided by publisher
    Abstract: "With the establishment of U.S. Cyber Command, the cyber force is gaining visibility and authority, but challenges remain, particularly in the areas of acquisition and personnel recruitment and career progression. A review of commonalities, similarities, and differences between the still-nascent U.S. cyber force and early U.S. special operations forces, conducted in 2010, offers salient lessons for the future direction of U.S. cyber forces"--Provided by publisher
    Note: Includes bibliographical references
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  • 13
    ISBN: 9780833059420 , 0833084860 , 0833059424 , 9780833084866
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xv, 56 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND toolkit v. 1
    Parallel Title: Print version Acosta, Joie D Development and application of the RAND program classification tool
    Keywords: Medical care Evaluation ; Mental health services Evaluation ; Brain Wounds and injuries ; Treatment ; Evaluation ; Health services administration ; Evaluation ; Medical care ; Mental health services ; Brain ; Health services administration ; Evaluation ; Mental Health Services ; Program Evaluation methods ; Quality Improvement ; Brain Injuries therapy ; PSYCHOLOGY ; Psychopathology ; Depression ; Evaluation ; Health services administration ; Medical care ; Evaluation ; Mental health services ; Evaluation ; United States ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: As a result of extended military engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan during the past decade, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has implemented numerous programs to support servicemembers and family members who experience difficulty handling stress, face mental health challenges, or are affected by a traumatic brain injury (TBI). As these efforts have proliferated, it has become more challenging to monitor these programs and to avoid duplication. To support DoD in this area, RAND compiled a comprehensive catalog of DoD-funded programs that address psychological health and TBI. In creating the catalog of programs, RAND recognized the need to consistently describe and compare multiple programs according to a set of core program characteristics, driven largely by the lack of a single, clear, widely-accepted operational definition of what constitutes a program. To do this, RAND developed the RAND Program Classification Tool (R-PCT) to allow users to describe and compare programs, particularly those related to psychological health and TBI, along eight key dimensions. The tool consists of a set of questions and responses for consistently describing various aspects of programs, along with detailed guidance regarding how to select the appropriate responses. The purpose of this report is to describe the R-PCT, to help potential users understand how it was developed, and to explain how the tool can be used
    Note: "RR-487/1-OSD."--Page 4 of printed paper wrapper , "Glossary": pages 53-54 , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury , "RAND Corporation research report series."--Web page (PDF) , "Approved for public release; distribution unlimited , "National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 55-56)
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  • 14
    ISBN: 9780833078599 , 0833085190 , 0833078593 , 9780833085191
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxvi, 168 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR-132-AF
    Parallel Title: Print version Meadows, Sarah O. (Sarah Opal), 1978- Association between base-area social and economic characteristics and airmen's outcomes
    Keywords: Quality of life Statistics ; Social indicators ; Airmen Social conditions 21st century ; Neighborhoods Social aspects ; Quality of life ; Social indicators ; Airmen ; Neighborhoods ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Administration ; HEALTH & FITNESS ; Work-Related Health ; United States ; Statistics ; Neighborhoods ; Social aspects ; Quality of life ; Social indicators ; Military & Naval Science ; Electronic books
    Abstract: To help Air Force Services tailor support for Airmen and their families through analyses of the relevance of neighborhood, or area, characteristics of major Air Force installations located within the United States, researchers applied established social indicators and neighborhood methodology to identify which areas may have greater need for Air Force resources. This document reports the results of that analysis. It examines whether and how base-area characteristics are associated with individual-level Airman outcomes across several different domains. The objective is to help the Air Force identify communities where Airmen and their families may have greater levels of need so that it can adapt programs or resources to counteract stressors related to the base areas and the lack of nonmilitary resources in the area. Using census and personnel data, the authors created a set of area profiles that make up the RAND Base Area Social and Economic Index, or RAND BASE-I, measuring aspects of household composition, employment, income and poverty, housing, social, and transportation of area residents (both military and civilian). These factors are outside of Air Force control; however, Air Force Services may be able to help offset potential negative impacts of community characteristics on Airmen and their families. Using existing Air Force survey data, the authors then assessed whether these base-area characteristics were associated with Airmen's outcomes related to health and well-being, military and neighborhood cohesion, ratings of neighborhood resources, use of on-base resources, satisfaction, and career intentions. The analysis also tested whether Airmen who live off base and commute to work may be more exposed to social and economic conditions in the larger base area than Airmen who primarily live and work on base
    Abstract: To help Air Force Services tailor support for Airmen and their families through analyses of the relevance of neighborhood, or area, characteristics of major Air Force installations located within the United States, researchers applied established social indicators and neighborhood methodology to identify which areas may have greater need for Air Force resources. This document reports the results of that analysis. It examines whether and how base-area characteristics are associated with individual-level Airman outcomes across several different domains. The objective is to help the Air Force identify communities where Airmen and their families may have greater levels of need so that it can adapt programs or resources to counteract stressors related to the base areas and the lack of nonmilitary resources in the area. Using census and personnel data, the authors created a set of area profiles that make up the RAND Base Area Social and Economic Index, or RAND BASE-I, measuring aspects of household composition, employment, income and poverty, housing, social, and transportation of area residents (both military and civilian). These factors are outside of Air Force control; however, Air Force Services may be able to help offset potential negative impacts of community characteristics on Airmen and their families. Using existing Air Force survey data, the authors then assessed whether these base-area characteristics were associated with Airmen's outcomes related to health and well-being, military and neighborhood cohesion, ratings of neighborhood resources, use of on-base resources, satisfaction, and career intentions. The analysis also tested whether Airmen who live off base and commute to work may be more exposed to social and economic conditions in the larger base area than Airmen who primarily live and work on base
    Note: "RR-132-AF"--Back cover , "RAND Project Air Force , Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-168)
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  • 15
    ISBN: 9780833086198 , 0833086367 , 0833086197 , 9780833086365
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (16 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version LaTourrette, Tom, 1963- Impact on federal spending of allowing the terrorism risk insurance act to expire
    Keywords: United States Evaluation ; United States ; Risk management ; National security ; Terrorism Risk assessment ; Risk (Insurance) ; Terrorism insurance Evaluation ; Risk management ; National security ; Terrorism ; Risk (Insurance) ; Terrorism insurance ; National security ; Risk (Insurance) ; Risk management ; United States ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Disasters & Disaster Relief ; Evaluation ; Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (United States) ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Congress enacted the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) in 2002, in response to terrorism insurance becoming unavailable or, when offered, extremely costly in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. The law creates an incentive for a functioning private terrorism insurance market by providing a government reinsurance backstop for catastrophic terrorist attack losses. Extended first in 2005 and again in 2007, TRIA is set to expire at the end of 2014, and Congress is again considering the appropriate government role in terrorism insurance markets. This policy brief examines the potential federal spending implications of allowing TRIA to expire. Combining information on federal spending through TRIA, the influence of TRIA on the availability of terrorism insurance coverage, and the relationship between uninsured losses and federal disaster assistance spending, the authors find that, in the absence of a terrorist attack, TRIA costs taxpayers relatively little, and in the event of a terrorist attack comparable to any experienced before, it is expected to save taxpayers money
    Note: "RAND Corporation , "Policy Brief , "This work was conducted within RAND Center for Catastrophic Risk Management and Compensation ... part of RAND Justice, Infrastructure, and Environment"--Back cover , Caption title , Includes bibliographical references (pages 14-16)
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  • 16
    ISBN: 9780833082169 , 083309002X , 0833082167 , 9780833090027
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxvi, 106 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR309
    Keywords: United States Airborne troops ; Reorganization ; United States Airborne troops ; Equipment ; United States ; United States ; Armored vehicles, Military ; Airborne operations (Military science) ; Armored vehicles, Military ; Airborne operations (Military science) ; Airborne operations (Military science) ; Armored vehicles, Military ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Armies ; United States ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; Electronic book
    Abstract: At the request of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, a RAND research team examined options to increase the mobility, protection, and firepower of the Army's airborne forces, given likely future missions and threats, identifying a concept for enhancing today's forces by adding a light armored infantry capability. Because the Army requested near-term options, the new concept incorporates equipment and platforms that are already available within the U.S. Department of Defense. The near-term focus also meant that the current Air Force airlift fleet was an important consideration, since Army airborne forces rely on Air Force transport aircraft to deploy. The research team examined notional future brigade- and battalion-sized airborne units, including the numbers and types of vehicles that would be needed to create an airborne light armored force that could be airdropped or air-landed from Air Force transport planes. The primary light armored vehicle possibilities studied were the Stryker (currently used by the Army) and the Light Armored Vehicle, second generation (LAV-II, used by the Marine Corps and the militaries of several other nations). Each family of vehicles would have advantages and disadvantages for the Army's airborne force, with the LAV-II provisionally identified as the preferred candidate. A tabletop exercise with subject-matter experts, using scenarios developed through a review of historical Army missions, identified how the addition of light armor could enhance the performance of airborne units
    Abstract: At the request of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, a RAND research team examined options to increase the mobility, protection, and firepower of the Army's airborne forces, given likely future missions and threats, identifying a concept for enhancing today's forces by adding a light armored infantry capability. Because the Army requested near-term options, the new concept incorporates equipment and platforms that are already available within the U.S. Department of Defense. The near-term focus also meant that the current Air Force airlift fleet was an important consideration, since Army airborne forces rely on Air Force transport aircraft to deploy. The research team examined notional future brigade- and battalion-sized airborne units, including the numbers and types of vehicles that would be needed to create an airborne light armored force that could be airdropped or air-landed from Air Force transport planes. The primary light armored vehicle possibilities studied were the Stryker (currently used by the Army) and the Light Armored Vehicle, second generation (LAV-II, used by the Marine Corps and the militaries of several other nations). Each family of vehicles would have advantages and disadvantages for the Army's airborne force, with the LAV-II provisionally identified as the preferred candidate. A tabletop exercise with subject-matter experts, using scenarios developed through a review of historical Army missions, identified how the addition of light armor could enhance the performance of airborne units
    Note: "Prepared for the United States Army , Includes bibliographical references (pages 103-106)
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  • 17
    ISBN: 9780833089649 , 0833089641
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (30 pages)
    Keywords: United States ; United States ; Models, Economic ; Insurance, Health economics ; Health Insurance Exchanges legislation & jurisprudence ; Health Care Reform legislation & jurisprudence ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; Social Security ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; Social Services & Welfare ; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (United States) ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This report summarizes analysis in which the COMPARE microsimulation model was used to estimate how several potential changes to the ACA, including eliminating the individual mandate, eliminating the law's tax-credit subsidies, and combined scenarios that change these and other provisions of the act, might affect 2015 individual market premiums and overall insurance coverage. Underlying these estimates is our COMPARE-based analysis of how premiums and insurance coverage outcomes depend on young adults' propensity to enroll in insurance coverage
    Note: Includes bibliographical references , Title from title screen (viewed on February 24, 2015) , System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. , Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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  • 18
    ISBN: 9780833084354 , 0833089951 , 0833084356 , 9780833089953
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xx, 112 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-471-AF
    Parallel Title: Print version Sims, Carra S Strength testing in the Air Force
    Keywords: United States Personnel management ; United States Physical training ; United States ; United States ; Physical fitness Evaluation ; Physical fitness Measurement ; Physical fitness ; Physical fitness ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Air Forces ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; Armed Forces ; Personnel management ; Armed Forces ; Physical training ; Physical fitness ; Measurement ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Introduction -- Background and Research on the Strength Aptitude Test -- Observations and Interviews at the Military Entrance Processing Stations -- Strength Requirements Survey: Sample and Screener -- Survey Results: Actions and Movement Type -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- Appendix A: AFSC Codes and Career Field Specialty Names -- Appendix B: Additional Details on the Process Currently Used to Establish SAT Cut Scores -- Appendix C: LNCO and Recruit Interview Questions -- Appendix D: Tabular Overview of Survey -- Appendix E: Responses to Open-Ended Survey Questions -- Appendix F: Population and Sample Characteristics for Strength Requirements Survey
    Note: "Prepared for the United States Air Force , "RAND Project Air Force , Includes bibliographical references
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    [Place of publication not identified] : Brill
    ISBN: 9789004265080 , 9004265422 , 9004265082 , 9789004265424
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xviii, 300 pages)
    Series Statement: Verhandelingen van het Koninklijk Instituut voor Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde volume 293
    Series Statement: Power and place in Southeast Asia volume 5
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Parallel Title: Print version Klinken, Geert Arend van Making of middle Indonesia
    Keywords: City and town life ; Middle class ; City and town life ; Middle class ; Economic history ; Middle class ; Social conditions ; Sociology & Social History ; Social Sciences ; Communities - Social Classes ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Minority Studies ; Indonesia ; Kupang (Nusa Tenggara Timur) ; City and town life ; Kupang (Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia) Economic conditions ; Kupang (Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia) Social conditions ; Kupang (Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia) ; Kupang (Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia) ; Electronic books
    Abstract: What holds Indonesia together? 'A strong leader' is the answer most often given. This book looks instead at a middle level of society. Middle classes in provincial towns around the vast archipelago mediate between the state and society and help to constitute state power. 'Middle Indonesia' is a social zone connecting extremes. This book examines the rise of an indigenous middle class in one provincial town far removed from the capital city. Spanning the late colonial to early New Order periods, it develops an unusual, associational notion of political power. 'Soft' modalities of power included non-elite provincial people in the emerging Indonesian state. At the same time, growing inequalities produced class tensions that exploded in violence in 1965-1966
    Abstract: What holds Indonesia together? 'A strong leader' is the answer most often given. This book looks instead at a middle level of society. Middle classes in provincial towns around the vast archipelago mediate between the state and society and help to constitute state power. 'Middle Indonesia' is a social zone connecting extremes. This book examines the rise of an indigenous middle class in one provincial town far removed from the capital city. Spanning the late colonial to early New Order periods, it develops an unusual, associational notion of political power. 'Soft' modalities of power included non-elite provincial people in the emerging Indonesian state. At the same time, growing inequalities produced class tensions that exploded in violence in 1965-1966
    Note: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph , Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-296) and index , English
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    Bielefeld, Germany : Transcript Verlag
    ISBN: 1322079161 , 3839414857 , 3837614859 , 9781322079165 , 9783839414859 , 9783837614855
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: American studies v. 1
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Literature and literary studies ; Literature: history and criticism ; Literary studies: general ; HISTORY ; United States ; State & Local ; General ; LITERARY CRITICISM ; American ; General ; United States ; History ; United States History ; Errors, inventions, etc ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Christopher Columbus and the Myth of 'Discovery' -- Pocahontas and the Myth of Transatlantic Love -- Pilgrims and Puritans and the Myth of the Promised Land -- American Independence and the Myth of the Founding Fathers -- E Pluribus Unum? The Myth of the Melting Pot -- Agrarianism, Expansionism, and the Myth of the American West -- Expressive Individualism and the Myth of the Self-Made Man.
    Abstract: This essential introduction to American studies examines the core foundational myths upon which the nation is based and which still determine discussions of US-American identities today. These myths include the myth of discovery, the Pocahontas myth, the myth of the Promised Land, the myth of the Founding Fathers, the melting pot myth, the myth of the West, and the myth of the self-made man. The chapters provide extended analyses of each of these myths, using examples from popular culture, literature, memorial culture, school books, and every-day life. Including visual material as well as study questions, this book will be of interest to any student of American studies and will foster an understanding of the United States of America as an imagined community by analyzing the foundational role of myths in the process of nation building
    Note: Includes bibliographical references , In English
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    [Charleston, South Carolina] : Against the Grain Press, LLC | West Lafayette, Indiana : Purdue University Press
    ISBN: 9781941269015 , 194126901X , 9781941269022 , 1941269028
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvii, 598 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 020
    Keywords: Library science Congresses ; Library science Congresses ; Collection management (Libraries) Congresses ; Acquisitions (Libraries) Congresses ; Use-driven acquisitions (Libraries) Congresses ; Library users Congresses ; Communication in learning and scholarship Congresses ; Electronic information resources Congresses Management ; Library administration Congresses ; Libraries Congresses Information technology ; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Library & Information Science / Administration & Management ; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Library & Information Science / Collection Development ; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Library & Information Science / General ; Acquisitions (Libraries) ; Collection management (Libraries) ; Communication in learning and scholarship ; Libraries ; Information technology ; Library administration ; Library science ; Library users ; Use-driven acquisitions (Libraries) ; Conference papers and proceedings ; United States
    Abstract: Introduction / Beth R. Bernhardt and Leah Hinds – Plenary sessions – Librarians in the postdigital information era: reclaiming our rights and responsibilities / Jenica Rogers – Discovery or displacement? A large-scale longitudinal study of the effect of discovery systems on online journal usage / Michael Levine-Clark, Jason Price and John McDonald – Scholarly societies, publishing, and the new information ecology / Robert Kieft, Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Brandon Nordin and Steven C. Wheatley – “Lifelong learning” in 60 minutes / John Dove – If the university is in the computer, where does that leave the library? MOOCs discovered / Meredith Schwartz, Lynn Sutton, Rick Anderson and Meg White – Collection are for collisions: let us design it into the experience / Steven J. Bell – What provosts think librarians should know / Jeanine Stewart, Elizabeth Paul, John Vaughn and James J. O’Donnell – Content, services, and space: the future of the library as lines blur / David Parker, Rick Anderson, Stephen Rhind-Tutt, Nancy Gibbs and Heather Staines – Do not be an invisible library! / Rick Burke, Matt Goldner, Glenn Johnson-Grau and Franny Lee – Open access, public access: policies, implementation, developments, and the future of U.S.-published research / Alicia Wise, Amy Friedlander, Howard Ratner, Judy Ruttenberg and John Wilbanks – Plato’s cave revisited / Bruce Heterick – The British national approach to scholarly communication / Lorraine Estelle – University presses and academic libraries demystified: a conversation / Leila Salisbury, Peter Berkery, Angela Carreño, Ellen Faran and Fred Heath – The long arm of the law / Ann Okerson, William Hannay, Bruce Strauch, Georgia Harper and Madelyn Wessel – Hyde Park corner debate: resolved: the current system of scholarly publishing, whereby publishers receive content for free and then sell it back to libraries at a high price, must fundamentally change / Elizabeth Chapman, Rick Anderson and Jean-Claude Guédon – I hear the train a comin’ / Greg Tananbaum, William Gunn and Lorraine Haricombe –
    Abstract: Collection development – 120 to 12: reducing days to shelf with vendor services, catalog on receipt, and automated bibliographic overlay process / Sherle Abramson-Bluhm – Data to decisions: shared print retention in Maine / Becky Albitz and Deb Rollins – Imagine more space in your library! Weeding bound periodicals / Susan M. Andrews and Sandra K. Hayes – Developing a statewide print repository in Florida: the UCF experience with FLARE / Michael Arthur and Ying Zhang – Acquisitions for newbies / Jeff Bailey, Linda Creibaum and Kirk Gordon – An evolving model for consortial print and e-book collections: Triangle Research Libraries Network, Oxford University Press, YBP Library Services pilot / Ann-Marie Breaux, Lisa Croucher, Teddy Gray, Cotina Jones, Rebecca Seger and Luke Swindler – Is the library ready for an emerging field? The case of veterans studies / Marc D. Brodsky and Bruce E. Pencek – The women’s library moves: deeds not words / Elizabeth A. Chapman – Creating a new allocations model for these changing times: challenges, opportunities, and data / Gregory A. Crawford and Lisa German – Shared print on the move: collocating collections / Rebecca D. Crist and Sherri L. Michaels – E-books down under / Tony Davies and Michelle Morgan – This ain’t your papa’s allocation formula! Team-based approaches to monograph collection budgets / Scott A. Gillies and Helen Salmon – Acquiring unique collections: collaborative approaches to metadata / Kira Homo – All hands on deck: creating subject guidelines / Maureen James and Donna Rose – Is there a future for collection development librarians? / Thomas A. Karel – From crisis to opportunity: a licensing audit how-to / Teresa Lee, Max King and Danielle Watters Westbrook – Revising a collection development manual: challenges and opportunities / Joshua M. Lupkin, Tony Bremholm and Eric Wedig – Collection development policies for the twenty-first-century academic library: creating a new model / Steve Alleman and Daniel C. Mack – Too little is not enough / Susan Mitchell, Janet G. Padway and Wisconsin-Joan Robb – Less is more: origins of University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point collection assessment plan / Tom Reich – Transforming a print collection / Brian Schoolar and Fred Rowland – The City University of New York: 24 colleges, 5 boroughs, 1 collection / Curtis Kendrick, Angela Sidman and Susan Vaughn – Managing journals by committee / Edith M. Starbuck, Sharon A. Purtee, Charles P. Kishman, Kristen L. Burgess and Leslie C. Schick – Navigating the flow of value streams to the seas of collection management, acquisitions, and preservation / Greg W. Voelker, Richard J.W. Zwiercan and Michael Frazier –
    Abstract: End users – Incorporating usability into the database review process: new lessons and possibilities / Ilana R. Barnes – The quest for the holy grail: too many ERM systems are not enough! / Stephanie P. Hess, Caryl Ward, Margo M. Duncan and Tiffany M. LeMaistre – “Eat yourself full, leave your plate empty”: or why student and faculty appetite for data is like an offensive lineman at a buffet / Mega M. Hurst, Eleanor I. Cook, J. Michael Lindsay and Martha F. Earl – It is not just a document: using government data in teaching and research / Catherine Johnson, Marianne Ryan and Melissa Oakes – E-browsing: serendipity and questions of access and discovery / Kate M. Joranson, Steven I. VanTuyl and Nina Clements – Engaging students through social media / Beth L. McGough and Danielle Salomon – Beyond COUNTER: using IP data to evaluate our users / Timothy R. Morton – Nuanced and timely: capturing collections feedback at point of use / Jane M. Nichols, Richard A. Stoddart and Terry Reese – Meeting user needs and expectations: a library’s quest for discovery / Elyse L. Profera and Jackie Shieh – Discovery of e-resources and media: what will it take? / Carlen Ruschoff –
    Abstract: Management and administration – A guided tour of issues and trends: the thirteenth Annual Health Science Lively Lunch / Wendy Bahnsen, Deborah D. Blecic, Robin Champieux, Elizabeth Ketterman, Ramune K. Kubilius, Marysue Schaffer, Anneliese Taylor and Andrea Twiss-Brooks – Working better together: library, publisher, and vendor perspectives / Maria D. Collins, Mary M. Somerville, Nicole Pelsinsky and Aaron Wood – Questions about academic librarians: influencing our academic identity / Shin Freedman – Rebranding the library: generating visibility in the virtual age / Jeremy Frumkin and Rachel Kessler – Rompiendo barreras: reorganizing technical and digital services in a small academic library / Jonathan H. Harwell and Sharon P. Williams – Changing operations of academic libraries / Allen McKiel, Jim Dooley and Robert Murdoch – Proving the value of library collections part II: an interdisciplinary study using citation analysis / Amalia Monroe-Gulick and Lea Hill Currie – It can be done! Planning and process for successful collection management projects / Fran Rosen, Pamela Grudzien, W. Lee Hisle and Patricia A. Tully – Doing more with less: exploring batch processing and outsourcing in academic libraries / Patrick J. Roth and Jeffrey D. Daniels – Pitch perfect: selling to libraries and selling libraries to nonusers / Mark Sandler, David Celano, Melissa Loy-Oakes and Marianne Ryan – Bitter coffee and watered-down bourbon: lessons for libraries from Chase and Sanborn Coffee and Maker’s Mark / Corey Seeman – How is that going to work? Rethinking acquisitions in a next-generation ILS / Kathleen Spring, Megan Drake and Siôn Romaine – Electronic resource management: functional integration in technical services / George Stachokas – You cannot have too much electronic resources staffing / Shade Aladebumoye, Nadine P. Ellero and Paula Sullenger – Resolved, every librarian a subject librarian: implementing subject librarianship across a research library / Steven E. Smith, Deborah L. Thomas and Alan H. Wallace – Venturing from the “back room”: do technical services have a role in information literacy? / Laura Turner and Alejandra Nann – The magic of (a)ffective management / Ryan Weir --
    Abstract: Patron-driven acquisitions and interlibrary loan – Individual article purchase: catching the wave of the future, or getting pounded on the reef / Douglas K. Bates – Four years of unmediated demand-driven acquisitions and 5,000 e-books later: we gave ‘em what they wanted / Karen S. Fischer and Chris Diaz – Is ILL enough? Examining ILL demand after journal cancellations at three North Carolina universities / Kristin Calvert, William Gee, Janet Malliet and Rachel Fleming – “Access versus ownership” revisited: the Quinnipiac University Libraries short-term loan project / Charles Getchell, David Swords and June DeGennaro – Creating a richer patron-driven acquisitions experience for your users: how the University of Arizona forced three PDA programs to play nicely together / Teresa C. Hazen – Rebuilding the plane while flying: library/vendor strategies for approval plan revision (in a DDA world) / Charles Hillen, Glenn Johnson-Grau and Joan Thompson – Adding PDA for print? Consider your options for implementation / Teri Koch, Andrew Welch and Lisa McDonald – Too much data? Never enough! Cost-efficient collections acquisitions decision making through data analysis / Jaimie Miller, Kat McGrath and Eva Gavaris – “To mediate, or not mediate, that is the question”: setting up Get It Now at Furman University Libraries / Janet Nazar and Tim Bowen – A demand-driven-preferred approval plan / Ann Roll – Are midsize academic libraries on the right e-book train? / Allan Scherlen and John P. Abbott – Collective collection building and DDA / Kerry Scott, Jim Dooley and Martha Hruska – Redesigning workflows and implementing demand-drive acquisition at Virginia Tech: one year later / Connie Stovall, Edward Lener and Tracy Gilmore – Beyond demand driven: incorporating multiple tools in a consortial collection strategy / Karen H. Wilhoit --
    Abstract: Scholarly communication – 3-D printing, copyright, and fair use: what should we know? / Posie Aagaard and Michael Kolitsky – Support when it counts: library roles in public access to federally funded research / Kristine M. Alpi, William M. Cross and Hilary M. Davis – Subject librarian initiative at the University of Central Florida Libraries: collaboration amongst research and information services, acquisitions and collections services, and the office of scholarly communication / Barbara G. Tierney and Michael Arthur – Modeling a shared national cross digital repository / Jean-Gabriel Bankier – A foray into library digital publishing: the British Virginia Project at Virginia Commonwealth University / Kevin Farley – Metadata and open access: reliably finding content and finding reliable content / Sommer Browning, Jean-Claude Guédon and Laurie Kaplan – Herding e-cats: emerging standards in electronic book and journal publishing and management / Betty Landesman – SelfPub 2.0 / Mitchell Davis [and others] – Publarians and lubishers: role bending in the new scholarly communications ecosystem / Nancy Maron, Sylvia Miller, Charles Watkinson and Anne Kenney – Increasing the discoverability of institutional video: a survey of current trends and best practices / Robert Murdoch – Opportunities and challenges of data publications: a case from Purdue / David Scherer, Lisa Zilinski and Courtney Matthews --
    Abstract: Techie issues – Experiencing “iPads for all”: results from a library-wide mobile technology program / Michelle Armstrong and Peggy S. Cooper – From digits to diagrams: using infographics to inform database retention and cancellation decisions / Calida A. Barboza – Alma in the cloud: implementation through the eyes of acquisitions / Denise Branch – Awash in e-journal data: what it is, where it is, and what can be done with it (is it “too much” or “not enough?”) / David P. Brennan and Nancy J. Butkovich – Publishers and libraries: sharing metadata between communities / Michelle Durocher – An alternative mechanism for the delivery of scholarly journal articles: ReadCube access at the University of Utah / Phill Jones and Mark M. England – Contemplating e-scores: open ruminations on the e-score, the patron, the library, and the publisher / Lisa Hooper – Excelling with Excel: advanced Excel functions for collection analysis / Denise Pan and Gabrielle Wiersma – Using augmented reality as a discovery tool / Jolanda-Pieta van Arnhem and Jerry M. Spiller.
    Abstract: "Almost one hundred presentations from the thirty-third annual Charleston Library Conference (held November 6-9, 2013) are included in this annual proceedings volume. Major themes of the meeting included open access publishing, demand-driven acquisition, the future of university presses, and data-driven decision making. While the Charleston meeting remains a core one for acquisitions librarians in dialog with publishers and vendors, the breadth of coverage of this volume reflects the fact that this conference is now one of the major venues for leaders in the publishing and library communities to shape strategy and prepare for the future. At least 1,500 delegates attended the 2013 meeting, ranging from the staff of small public library systems to the CEOs of major corporations. This fully indexed, copyedited volume provides a rich source for the latest evidence-based research and lessons from practice in a range of information science fields. The contributors are leaders in the library, publishing, and vendor communities"--
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    Abilene, Texas : Abilene Christian University Press
    ISBN: 9781684269136 , 168426913X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (288 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Boyer, Kathryn, 1928- Many mansions
    Keywords: Boyer, Ernest L ; Boyer, Ernest L ; Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching ; Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching ; Education Aims and objectives ; Educational change ; Educators Biography ; Education ; Aims and objectives ; Educational change ; Educators ; Biographies ; United States
    Abstract: The honeymoon cottage magical mansion- Orlando, Florida -- The miniscule mansion- Upland, California -- The growing nest mansion- Upland, California -- The dream house mansion- Upland, California -- The interlude mansion- Los Angeles, California -- The wild flowers house mansion- Upland, California -- The family and guest house mansion- Upland, California -- The unexpected mansions- Iowa city, Iowa -- The orange grove mansion- Upland, California -- The hilltop mansion- Santa Barbara, California -- The Oakleigh neighborhood mansion- Santa Barbara, California -- The homestead mansion- Slingerlands, New York -- The round lake cabin mansion- Berlin, New York -- The chancellor house mansion- Albany, New York : House and family ; Accomplishments in the midst of challenges ; Special guests, special opportunities ; Seeing the world -- The English sabbatical mansion- Cambridge, England -- The warm heart mansion- McLean, Virginia : Out of the mansion, still in the spotlight ; Delivering a dream ; Grueling schedule, enduring accomplishments ; Black ties and burned burgers ; Sharing DC life with our family ; A move without a move -- The family home mansion- Princeton, New Jersey : Creating the house to meet all our needs ; Creating change through Carnegie ; Travels and experiences ; Honoring a significant life ; A three-year battle and the final victory.
    Note: Includes index , "In Memory of Her Husband, Ernest L. Boyer."
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    ISBN: 9781612493558 , 1612493556
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (165 pages) , illustrations
    Series Statement: Jewish Role in American Life Volume 12
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Beyond stereotypes : American Jews and sports
    Keywords: Jewish athletes ; Jews Sports ; Jews Identity ; Juifs - Sports - États-Unis ; Juifs - États-Unis - Identité ; SPORTS & RECREATION - History ; Jewish athletes ; Jews - Identity ; Jews - Sports ; United States
    Abstract: In the decades after the Civil War, sports slowly gained a prominent position within American culture. This development provided Jews with opportunities to participate in one of the few American cultures not closed off to them. Jewish athleticism challenged anti-Semitic depictions of Jews supposed physical inferiority while helping to construct a modern American Jewish identity. An Americanization narrative emerged that connected Jewish athleticism with full acceptance and integration into American society. This acceptance was not without struggle, but Jews succeeded and participated in the Am
    Description / Table of Contents: Cover; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Editorial Introduction; A Stack of Jewish Baseball Cards: Some Thoughts on Jews and the Roles They Have Played in the Major Leagues; Racial Attitudes towards Jews in the "Negro Leagues": The Case of Effa Manley; American Jewish Women on the Court: Seeking an Identity in Tennis in the Early Decades of the Twentieth Century; Answering to a Different Authority in Sports: The Trials of Coach Jonathan Halpert and the Limits of Yeshiva University's Athletic Success in Basketball.
    Description / Table of Contents: "The Disadvantage Far Outweighs the Benefits": How the Rise and Fall of "the Jewish Game" at the 92nd Street YMHA Exemplified Jewish Conceptions of AthleticismFrom Suburbanites to Sabras and Back: How Jewish Americans Established Lacrosse in Israel; About the Contributors; The USC Casden Institute for the Study of the Jewish Role in American Life.
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    ISBN: 9780833082114 , 0833084704 , 0833082116 , 9780833084705
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 167 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation research report series RR-382-OSD
    Parallel Title: Print version Connable, Ben Modeling, simulation, and operations analysis in Afghanistan and Iraq
    Keywords: Soldiers Protection ; Simulation methods ; Evaluation ; Logistics Simulation methods ; Evaluation ; Military planning Simulation methods ; Evaluation ; Decision making Simulation methods ; Evaluation ; Operations research ; Counterinsurgency Simulation methods ; Evaluation ; Irregular warfare Simulation methods ; Evaluation ; Soldiers ; Logistics ; Military planning ; Decision making ; Operations research ; Counterinsurgency ; Irregular warfare ; COMPUTERS ; Data Modeling & Design ; Operations research ; Military Science - General ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: RAND conducted a lessons learned examination of operations analysis, modeling, and simulation in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. This report identifies ways in which analysts have attempted to support commanders' decisions in counterinsurgency and irregular warfare, describes many of the models and tools they employed, provides insight into the challenges they faced, and suggests ways in which the application of modeling, simulation, and analysis might be improved for current and future operations. RAND identified four broad categories of decisions: force protection, logistics, campaign assessment, and force structuring. Modeling, simulation, and analysis were most effective in supporting force protection and logistics decisions, and least effective in supporting campaign assessment and force structuring
    Abstract: RAND conducted a lessons learned examination of operations analysis, modeling, and simulation in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. This report identifies ways in which analysts have attempted to support commanders' decisions in counterinsurgency and irregular warfare, describes many of the models and tools they employed, provides insight into the challenges they faced, and suggests ways in which the application of modeling, simulation, and analysis might be improved for current and future operations. RAND identified four broad categories of decisions: force protection, logistics, campaign assessment, and force structuring. Modeling, simulation, and analysis were most effective in supporting force protection and logistics decisions, and least effective in supporting campaign assessment and force structuring
    Note: "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation , "National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-167)
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    ISBN: 9780833080523 , 0833084844 , 0833080520 , 9780833084842
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xiii, 42 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND toolkit v.4
    Parallel Title: Print version Ryan, Gery W Program manager's guide for program improvement in ongoing psychological health and traumatic brain injury programs
    Keywords: Medical care Evaluation ; Health services administration ; Quality assurance Management ; Mental health services Evaluation ; Medical care ; Health services administration ; Quality assurance ; Mental health services ; Brain Wounds and injuries ; Treatment ; Evaluation ; Brain ; Post-traumatic stress disorder ; Soldiers Mental health services ; Veterans Mental health services ; Depression, Mental ; Brain Injuries therapy ; Program Evaluation ; Mental Health Services ; Quality Improvement ; Post-traumatic stress disorder ; Veterans ; Mental health services ; Depression, Mental ; United States ; PSYCHOLOGY ; Psychopathology ; Depression ; Brain ; Wounds and injuries ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Between 2001 and 2011, the U.S. Department of Defense has implemented numerous programs to support service members and their families in coping with the stressors from a decade of the longstanding conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. These programs, which address both psychological health and traumatic brain injury (TBI), number in the hundreds and vary in their size, scope, and target population. To ensure that resources are wisely invested and maximize the benefits of such programs, RAND developed a tool to help assess program performance, consider options for improvement, implement solutions, then assess whether the changes worked, with the intention of helping those responsible for managing or implementing programs to conduct assessments of how well the program is performing and to implement solutions for improving performance. Specifically, the tool is intended to provide practical guidance in program improvement and continuous quality improvement for all programs
    Abstract: Between 2001 and 2011, the U.S. Department of Defense has implemented numerous programs to support service members and their families in coping with the stressors from a decade of the longstanding conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. These programs, which address both psychological health and traumatic brain injury (TBI), number in the hundreds and vary in their size, scope, and target population. To ensure that resources are wisely invested and maximize the benefits of such programs, RAND developed a tool to help assess program performance, consider options for improvement, implement solutions, then assess whether the changes worked, with the intention of helping those responsible for managing or implementing programs to conduct assessments of how well the program is performing and to implement solutions for improving performance. Specifically, the tool is intended to provide practical guidance in program improvement and continuous quality improvement for all programs
    Note: "National Defense Research Institute , "Approved for public release; distribution unlimited , "RAND Corporation research report series."--Web page (PDF) , "RR-487/4-OSD."--Page 4 of printed paper wrapper , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury , Includes bibliographical references (pages 39-42)
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    ISBN: 9780833085184 , 0833085182
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: Research report
    Keywords: Materials management Evaluation ; Materials management ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Infrastructure ; Armed Forces ; Medical care ; United States ; Armed Forces ; Medical supplies ; United States Armed Forces ; Medical care ; United States Armed Forces ; Medical supplies ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
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    ISBN: 9780833086235 , 0833086235
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (1 online resource)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Auerbach, David I. How Will the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Affect Liability Insurance Costs?
    Keywords: United States ; United States ; Health insurance Costs ; Liability insurance Costs ; Health insurance ; Liability insurance ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Insurance ; Liability ; Health insurance ; Costs ; Liability insurance ; Costs ; United States ; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (United States) ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Insurance ; Risk Assessment & Management ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "This report identifies potential mechanisms through which the Affordable Care Act (ACA) might affect liability claim costs and develops rough estimates of the size and direction of expected impacts as of 2016. Overall, effects of the ACA appear likely to be small relative to aggregate auto, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice insurer payouts, but some states and insurance lines may experience cost changes as high as 5 percent or more"--Publisher's description
    Abstract: "This report identifies potential mechanisms through which the Affordable Care Act (ACA) might affect liability claim costs and develops rough estimates of the size and direction of expected impacts as of 2016. Overall, effects of the ACA appear likely to be small relative to aggregate auto, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice insurer payouts, but some states and insurance lines may experience cost changes as high as 5 percent or more"--Publisher's description
    Note: "RAND Institute for Civil Justice , Includes bibliographical references , Title from PDF title page (viewed on May 6, 2014)
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    ISBN: 9780833080714 , 0833086758 , 0833080717 , 9780833086754
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xix, 80 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report (Rand Corporation) RR-277-KRG
    Parallel Title: Print version Constant, Louay Improving technical vocational education and training in the Kurdistan region--Iraq
    Keywords: Vocational education ; Vocational education ; Education ; Social Sciences ; Education, Special Topics ; Iraq ; Kurdistān ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Introduction -- The KRI's current TVET system -- Labor and skill needs in the KRI economy -- International TVET policies and practices -- Recommended roadmap for improving TVET
    Note: "RR-277-KRG"--Page 4 of cover , "Sponsored by the Kurdistan Regional Government , "RAND Education , Includes bibliographical references (pages 75-80)
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    ISBN: 9780833083975 , 0833086944 , 083308397X , 9780833086945
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvi, 51 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report
    Parallel Title: Print version Menthe, Lance Effectiveness of remotely piloted aircraft in a permissive hunter-killer scenario
    Keywords: Air warfare ; Drone aircraft ; Air warfare ; Drone aircraft ; United States ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Air warfare ; Air Forces ; Drone aircraft ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Electronic book
    Note: "RR-276-AF"--Page 4 of cover , "RAND Project Air Force , "Prepared for the United States Air Force , Includes bibliographical references (pages 50-51)
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    ISBN: 9780833082602 , 0833090062 , 0833082604 , 9780833090065
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xv, 69 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Project Air Force series on resiliency Nutritional fitness and resilience
    Parallel Title: Print version Floréz, Karen R Nutritional fitness and resilience
    Keywords: United States Airmen ; Health and hygiene ; United States Civilian employees ; Health and hygiene ; United States ; United States ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Nutrition ; Diet ; Families of military personnel Health and hygiene ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Nutrition ; Diet ; Families of military personnel ; Family Health ; Health ; Human Activities ; Military Personnel ; Named Groups ; Nutritional Physiological Phenomena ; Occupational Groups ; Persons ; Phenomena and Processes ; Physical Fitness ; Physiological Phenomena ; Population Characteristics ; Psychiatry and Psychology ; Psychological Phenomena and Processes ; Resilience, Psychological ; Anthropology, Education, Sociology and Social Phenomena ; Delivery of Health Care ; Nutrition ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Medicine ; Health & Biological Sciences ; Military & Naval Medicine ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; Diet ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This report is one of a series designed to support Air Force leaders in promoting resilience among its Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force family members. It examines the relationship between nutritional fitness and resilience, using key constructs found in the scientific literature that address self-regulation, positive affect, perceived control, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and optimism. Supporting or increasing the levels of the key measures of nutritional fitness identified in this report may facilitate resilience and can protect Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force families from the negative effects of stress. The report also reviews construct measures, well-being, and resilience outcomes as well as interventions designed to promote the nutritional fitness constructs
    Abstract: This report is one of a series designed to support Air Force leaders in promoting resilience among its Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force family members. It examines the relationship between nutritional fitness and resilience, using key constructs found in the scientific literature that address self-regulation, positive affect, perceived control, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and optimism. Supporting or increasing the levels of the key measures of nutritional fitness identified in this report may facilitate resilience and can protect Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force families from the negative effects of stress. The report also reviews construct measures, well-being, and resilience outcomes as well as interventions designed to promote the nutritional fitness constructs
    Note: "RAND Project AIR FORCE , Includes bibliographical references (pages 41-69)
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    Santa Monica, California : RAND
    ISBN: 9780833085924 , 083308593X , 0833085921 , 9780833085931
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xi, 58 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Iran's influence in Afghanistan : implications for the U.S. drawdown
    Keywords: Political stability ; Afghan War, 2001- Peace ; Political stability ; Afghan War, 2001- ; Diplomatic relations ; Peace ; Political stability ; Strategic aspects of individual places ; Afghan War (2001- ) ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Security (National & International) ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Government ; International ; Afghanistan ; Iran ; United States ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; International Relations ; General ; United States Foreign relations ; Iran Foreign relations ; Afghanistan Strategic aspects ; Iran Foreign relations ; Afghanistan Foreign relations ; United States Foreign relations ; United States ; Iran ; Afghanistan ; Iran ; Afghanistan ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This study explores Iranian influence in Afghanistan and the implications for the United States after the departure of most American forces from Afghanistan. Iran has substantial economic, political, cultural, and religious leverage in Afghanistan. Kabul faces an obdurate insurgency that is likely to exploit the U.S. and international drawdown. The Afghan government will also face many economic difficulties in future years, and Afghanistan is highly dependent on international economic aid. Additionally, the biggest problem facing Afghanistan may be political corruption. Iranian influence in Afghanistan following the drawdown of international forces need not necessarily be a cause of concern for the United States though. Although Tehran will use its cultural, political, and economic sway in an attempt to shape a post-2016 Afghanistan, Iran and the United States share core interests there: to prevent the country from again becoming dominated by the Taliban and a safe haven for al Qaeda. This study examines Iran's historic interests in Afghanistan and its current policies in that country, and explores the potential implications for U.S. policy. The research is based on field interviews in Afghanistan, the use of primary sources in Dari and Persian, and scholarly research in English
    Abstract: This study explores Iranian influence in Afghanistan and the implications for the United States after the departure of most American forces from Afghanistan. Iran has substantial economic, political, cultural, and religious leverage in Afghanistan. Kabul faces an obdurate insurgency that is likely to exploit the U.S. and international drawdown. The Afghan government will also face many economic difficulties in future years, and Afghanistan is highly dependent on international economic aid. Additionally, the biggest problem facing Afghanistan may be political corruption. Iranian influence in Afghanistan following the drawdown of international forces need not necessarily be a cause of concern for the United States though. Although Tehran will use its cultural, political, and economic sway in an attempt to shape a post-2016 Afghanistan, Iran and the United States share core interests there: to prevent the country from again becoming dominated by the Taliban and a safe haven for al Qaeda. This study examines Iran's historic interests in Afghanistan and its current policies in that country, and explores the potential implications for U.S. policy. The research is based on field interviews in Afghanistan, the use of primary sources in Dari and Persian, and scholarly research in English
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    ISBN: 9780833088611 , 0833089234 , 0833088610 , 9780833089236
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (x, 27 pages)
    Series Statement: RR-944-USCG
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Sexual assault and sexual harassment in the U.S. military. Top-line estimates for active-duty Coast Guard members from the 2014 Rand Military Workplace Study
    DDC: 355.0082
    Keywords: Soldiers Crimes against ; Social surveys ; Sexual harassment in the military ; Women soldiers Crimes against ; Soldiers ; Social surveys ; Sexual harassment in the military ; Women soldiers ; Sexual harassment in the military ; Social surveys ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Naval Science - General ; United States ; United States Armed Forces ; Women ; Crimes against ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "In early 2014, the Department of Defense (DoD) Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) asked the RAND National Defense Research Institute (NDRI) to conduct an independent assessment of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination in the military -- an assessment last conducted in 2012 by the department itself with the Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Active Duty Personnel (WGRA). Separately, the Coast Guard requested that we expand the 2014 study to include an assessment of its active and reserve force. This report provides initial top-line active-duty Coast Guard estimates from the resulting RAND Military Workplace Study, which invited close to 560,000 service members to participate in a survey fielded in August and September of 2014"--Website
    Abstract: "In early 2014, the Department of Defense (DoD) Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) asked the RAND National Defense Research Institute (NDRI) to conduct an independent assessment of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination in the military -- an assessment last conducted in 2012 by the department itself with the Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Active Duty Personnel (WGRA). Separately, the Coast Guard requested that we expand the 2014 study to include an assessment of its active and reserve force. This report provides initial top-line active-duty Coast Guard estimates from the resulting RAND Military Workplace Study, which invited close to 560,000 service members to participate in a survey fielded in August and September of 2014"--Website
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 23, 25-26) , Prepared for the DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office
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    ISBN: 9780833080455 , 0833090054 , 0833080458 , 9780833090058
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxvi, 66 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-257-A
    Parallel Title: Print version Resnick, Adam C How deployments affect the capacity and utilization of army treatment facilities
    Keywords: United States Medical care ; United States ; United States ; Deployment (Strategy) ; Health facilities Utilization ; Families of military personnel Medical care ; Deployment (Strategy) ; Health facilities ; Families of military personnel ; Health Manpower utilization ; Health Services utilization ; Health Facilities utilization ; Military Family ; Health Workforce statistics & numerical data ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Administration ; United States ; Health facilities ; Utilization ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Human Resources & Personnel Management ; Military & Naval Science ; Armed Forces ; Medical care ; Deployment (Strategy) ; United States ; United States ; Electronic book
    Note: "Prepared for the United States Army , "RR-257-A"--Page 4 of cover , At head of title: Arroyo Center , Includes bibliographical references (pages 65-66)
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    Canberra ACT, Australia : Australian National University Press
    ISBN: 9781925021240 , 1925021246 , 9781925021233 , 1925021238
    Language: English
    Uniform Title: Australia and Latin America (Carr)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Australia and Latin America.
    Parallel Title: Print version Australia and Latin America
    Keywords: Intercultural communication ; Intercultural communication. ; Intercultural communication ; Social Sciences ; Sociology & Social History ; The Americas ; Australia ; Latin America ; HISTORY ; Latin America ; General ; Diplomatic relations ; Intercultural communication ; Politics and government ; Social Change ; Latin America ; Australia Politics and government. ; Latin America Politics and government. ; Australia Foreign relations ; Latin America. ; Latin America Foreign relations ; Australia. ; Latin America Foreign relations ; Australia Politics and government ; Australia Foreign relations ; Latin America Politics and government ; Latin America ; Australia ; Australia ; Latin America ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Introduction /Barry Carr and John Minns --Latin America : changing political realities and trends 2000-2014 /Barry Carr --Australia-Latin America education relations /Sean W. Burges --Australia's foreign aid to Latin America /John Minns --Australia, Latin America and the environment /James R. Levy and Peter Ross --Australia-Latin America trade and business relations /Pierre van der Eng and Don Kenyon --Australia and Latin America : shared experiences and prospects for a new partnership /Don Kenyon and PIerre van der Eng --Latinos in Australia /Victor Del Rio --Print and electronic media /John Sinclair --Culture as a key to connections : using culture to promote Australia's strategic relationship with Latin America /Ralph Newmark --Doing business in Latin America the Australian way : debunking myths about cross-cultural sensitivities /Bob Hodge.
    Abstract: This is a good time to reflect on opportunities and challenges for Australia in Latin America. Impressive economic growth and opportunities for trade and investment have made Latin America a dynamic area for Australia and the Asia Pacific region. A growing Latin American population, Australia's attractiveness to Latin American students, a fascination with the cultural vibrancy of the Americas and an awareness of Latin America's increasingly independent stance in politics and economic diplomacy, have all contributed to raising the region's profile. This collection of essays provides the first substantial introduction to Australia's evolving engagement with Latin America, identifying current trends and opportunities, and making suggestions about how relationships in trade, investment, foreign aid, education, culture and the media could be strengthened
    Note: Includes bibliographical references , Introduction , Latin America : changing political realities and trends 2000-2014 , Australia-Latin America education relations , Australia's foreign aid to Latin America , Australia, Latin America and the environment , Australia-Latin America trade and business relations , Australia and Latin America : shared experiences and prospects for a new partnership , Latinos in Australia , Print and electronic media , Culture as a key to connections : using culture to promote Australia's strategic relationship with Latin America , Doing business in Latin America the Australian way : debunking myths about cross-cultural sensitivities , English
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    ISBN: 9780833082411 , 0833086073 , 0833082418 , 9780833086075
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xix, 72 pages)
    Edition: Final report
    Series Statement: Rand corporation research report series
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Mattke, Soeren. Final Report Evaluation of Tools and Metrics to Support Employer Selection of Health Plans
    Keywords: Health planning ; Employer-sponsored health insurance ; Health planning ; Employer-sponsored health insurance ; MEDICAL ; Preventive Medicine ; Employer-sponsored health insurance ; Health planning ; United States ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Insurance ; Risk Assessment & Management ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) places strong emphasis on quality of care as a means to improve outcomes for Americans and promote the financial sustainability of our health care system. Included in the ACA are new disclosure requirements that require health plans to provide a summary of benefits and coverage that accurately describes the benefits under the plan or coverage. These requirements are intended to support employers' procurement of high-value health coverage for their employees. This report attempts to help employers understand the structural differences between health plans and the performance dimensions along which plans can differ, as well as to educate employers about available tools that can be used to evaluate plan options. The report also discusses the extent to which these and other tools or resources are used by employers to inform choices between health plans
    Abstract: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) places strong emphasis on quality of care as a means to improve outcomes for Americans and promote the financial sustainability of our health care system. Included in the ACA are new disclosure requirements that require health plans to provide a summary of benefits and coverage that accurately describes the benefits under the plan or coverage. These requirements are intended to support employers' procurement of high-value health coverage for their employees. This report attempts to help employers understand the structural differences between health plans and the performance dimensions along which plans can differ, as well as to educate employers about available tools that can be used to evaluate plan options. The report also discusses the extent to which these and other tools or resources are used by employers to inform choices between health plans
    Note: Includes bibliographical references
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    ISBN: 9780833086532 , 0833086553 , 083308710X , 0833086545 , 0833086537 , 9780833086549 , 9780833087102 , 9780833086556
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvii, 102 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND corporation research report series
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Gierlack, Keith License plate readers for law enforcement
    Keywords: Automobile theft investigation Technological innovations ; Crime prevention Technological innovations ; Police Equipment and supplies ; Automobile theft Prevention ; Automobile theft investigation ; Crime prevention ; Police ; Automobile theft ; Social Welfare & Social Work ; United States ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; General ; Automobile theft ; Prevention ; Police ; Equipment and supplies ; Social Sciences ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Infrastructure ; Criminology, Penology & Juvenile Delinquency ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "Law enforcement agencies across the country have quickly been adopting a new technology to combat auto theft and other crimes: automated license plate reader (LPR) systems. These systems can capture the image of the license plate of a passing vehicle and compare the plate number against official "hotlists" that show an array of infractions or reasons why it may be of interest to authorities. But because LPR technology is relatively new in the United States, opportunities and obstacles in its use in law enforcement are still under exploration. To examine issues about this technology, RAND conducted interviews with law enforcement officers and others responsible for procuring, maintaining, and operating the systems. Champions of LPR technology exist at many levels, from tech-savvy officers who use it every day, to chiefs who promote it, to other officials and policymakers who believe LPR technology is a significant force multiplier for police departments. Challenges exist, however, to realizing more widespread acceptance and use of the technology. Chief among these are privacy concerns related to the retention and potential misuse of LPR data, technical and bureaucratic impediments to sharing data among law enforcement agencies, and constraints on the availability of staffing and training needed to support LPR systems."--Provided by publisher
    Abstract: "Law enforcement agencies across the country have quickly been adopting a new technology to combat auto theft and other crimes: automated license plate reader (LPR) systems. These systems can capture the image of the license plate of a passing vehicle and compare the plate number against official "hotlists" that show an array of infractions or reasons why it may be of interest to authorities. But because LPR technology is relatively new in the United States, opportunities and obstacles in its use in law enforcement are still under exploration. To examine issues about this technology, RAND conducted interviews with law enforcement officers and others responsible for procuring, maintaining, and operating the systems. Champions of LPR technology exist at many levels, from tech-savvy officers who use it every day, to chiefs who promote it, to other officials and policymakers who believe LPR technology is a significant force multiplier for police departments. Challenges exist, however, to realizing more widespread acceptance and use of the technology. Chief among these are privacy concerns related to the retention and potential misuse of LPR data, technical and bureaucratic impediments to sharing data among law enforcement agencies, and constraints on the availability of staffing and training needed to support LPR systems."--Provided by publisher
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    ISBN: 9780833087720 , 083308772X , 9780833087737 , 0833087746 , 0833087738 , 0833087711 , 9780833087713 , 9780833087744
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (1 online resource)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Ramchand, Rajeev Developing a research strategy for suicide prevention in the Department of Defense
    Keywords: United States Personnel management ; Research ; United States ; Suicide Prevention ; Government policy ; Military research ; Suicide Prevention ; Research ; Psychology, Military ; Suicide ; Military research ; Suicide ; Psychology, Military ; Military research ; Personnel management ; Research ; Psychology, Military ; Suicide ; Prevention ; Government policy ; Military Science - General ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; United States ; PSYCHOLOGY ; Suicide ; United States Armed Forces ; Mental health services ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The study indexed each of 12 research goals according to rankings of importance, effectiveness, cultural acceptability, cost, and learning potential provided by experts who participated in a multistep elicitation exercise. The results revealed that research funding is overwhelmingly allocated to prevention goals already considered by experts to be effective. Other goals considered by experts to be important and appropriate for the military context receive relatively little funding and have been the subject of relatively few studies, meaning that there is still much to learn about these strategies. Furthermore, DoD, like other organizations, suffers from a research-to-practice gap. The most promising results from studies funded by DoD and other entities do not always find their way to those responsible for implementing suicide prevention programs that serve military personnel
    Note: Includes bibliographical references
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    ISBN: 9780833086372 , 0833086375
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (8 pages)
    Keywords: Medically uninsured persons ; Health insurance Statistics ; Health insurance ; Medically uninsured persons Statistics ; Medically uninsured persons ; Health insurance ; Health insurance ; Medically uninsured persons ; United States ; MEDICAL ; Health Policy ; Statistics ; Health insurance ; Medically uninsured persons ; Electronic books
    Note: Caption title , Includes bibliographical references
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    ISBN: 9780833086280 , 0833087134 , 0833086286 , 9780833087133
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xix, 83 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report
    Parallel Title: Print version Evaluation of the implementation and perceived utility of the Airman Resilience Training Program
    Keywords: United States Airmen ; United States ; Military education ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Military art and science ; Military education ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Military art and science ; Military education ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Air Forces ; United States ; MEDICAL ; Preventive Medicine ; United States ; Armed Forces ; Airmen ; Military art and science ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "Since 2001, the U.S. military has been functioning at an operational tempo that is historically high for the all-volunteer force in which service members are deploying for extended periods on a repeated basis. Even with the drawdown of troops from Iraq in 2011, some service members are returning from deployment experiencing difficulties handling stress, mental health problems, or deficits caused by a traumatic brain injury (TBI). In response to these challenges, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has implemented numerous programs to support service members and their families in these areas. In 2009, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs asked the RAND National Defense Research Institute to develop a comprehensive catalog of existing programs sponsored or funded by DoD to support psychological health and care for TBI, to create tools to support ongoing assessment and evaluation of the DoD portfolio of programs, and to conduct evaluations of a subset of these programs. This report describes RAND's assessment of an Air Force program, Airman Resilience Training (ART), a psychoeducational program designed to improve airmen's reactions to stress during and after deployment and to increase the use of mental health services when needed. ART was initiated in November 2010, replacing a previous program named Landing Gear, which had been in place since April 2008. The RAND study took place from August 2011 through November 2011. This report will be of particular interest to officials within the Air Force who are responsible for the psychological health and well-being of airmen, as well as to others within the military who are developing programs for service members to help them cope with stress while in combat situations and after returning from deployment."--"Abstract" on web page
    Abstract: "Since 2001, the U.S. military has been functioning at an operational tempo that is historically high for the all-volunteer force in which service members are deploying for extended periods on a repeated basis. Even with the drawdown of troops from Iraq in 2011, some service members are returning from deployment experiencing difficulties handling stress, mental health problems, or deficits caused by a traumatic brain injury (TBI). In response to these challenges, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has implemented numerous programs to support service members and their families in these areas. In 2009, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs asked the RAND National Defense Research Institute to develop a comprehensive catalog of existing programs sponsored or funded by DoD to support psychological health and care for TBI, to create tools to support ongoing assessment and evaluation of the DoD portfolio of programs, and to conduct evaluations of a subset of these programs. This report describes RAND's assessment of an Air Force program, Airman Resilience Training (ART), a psychoeducational program designed to improve airmen's reactions to stress during and after deployment and to increase the use of mental health services when needed. ART was initiated in November 2010, replacing a previous program named Landing Gear, which had been in place since April 2008. The RAND study took place from August 2011 through November 2011. This report will be of particular interest to officials within the Air Force who are responsible for the psychological health and well-being of airmen, as well as to others within the military who are developing programs for service members to help them cope with stress while in combat situations and after returning from deployment."--"Abstract" on web page
    Note: "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , "National Defense Research Institute , "RR-655-OSD , Includes bibliographical references (pages 81-83)
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    ISBN: 9780833086648 , 0833086987 , 0833086642 , 9780833086983
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (20 pages)
    Series Statement: Policy brief / Rand Corporation
    Parallel Title: Print version Dworsky, Michael Impact on workers' compensation insurance markets of allowing the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act to expire
    Keywords: United States ; United States ; Workers' compensation ; Terrorism insurance Government policy ; Workers' compensation ; Terrorism insurance ; United States ; LAW ; Labor & Employment ; Workers' compensation ; Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (United States) ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Congress enacted the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) in 2002, in response to terrorism insurance becoming unavailable or, when offered, extremely costly in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. The law provides a government reinsurance backstop in the case of a terrorist attack by providing mechanisms for avoiding an immediate drawdown of capital for insured losses or possibly covering the most extreme losses. Extended first in 2005 and again in 2007, TRIA is set to expire at the end of 2014, and Congress is again reconsidering the appropriate government role in terrorism insurance markets. This policy brief examines how markets for workers' compensation (WC) insurance would be affected if TRIA were to expire. They explain that TRIA expiration would affect WC insurance markets differently from other insurance markets because WC statutes rigidly define the terms of coverage, such that in a post-TRIA world insurance companies would limit their terrorism risk exposure by declining coverage to employers facing high terrorism risk. Because WC coverage is mandatory for nearly all U.S. employers, employers that cannot purchase coverage would be forced to obtain coverage in markets of last resort. Migration of terrorism risk to these markets of last resort would increase the likelihood that WC losses from a catastrophic terror attack would largely be financed by businesses and taxpayers throughout the state in which the attack occurs, adding to the challenge of rebuilding in that state. TRIA, in contrast, spreads such risk across the country
    Note: "RAND Center for Catastrophic Risk Management and Compensation"--Page 4 of cover , "RR-643-CCRMC"--Page 4 of cover , Includes bibliographical references
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    ISBN: 9780833082084 , 0833090011 , 0833082086 , 9780833090010
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xiii, 53 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-337-AF
    Parallel Title: Print version Mills, Patrick, 1975- Balancing agile combat support manpower to better meet the future security environment
    Keywords: United States Combat sustainability ; United States Operational readiness ; United States Personnel management ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Manpower ; Military planning ; Manpower ; Military planning ; Manpower ; Military planning ; Air Forces ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; United States ; Armed Forces ; Combat sustainability ; Armed Forces ; Operational readiness ; Armed Forces ; Personnel management
    Abstract: The U.S. Air Force's (USAF's) current approach to sizing and shaping non-maintenance agile combat support (ACS) manpower often results in a discrepancy between the supply of ACS forces and operational demands because much of ACS is sized and shaped to meet the requirements of home-station installation operations, not expeditionary operations. This report proposes a more enterprise-oriented approach to measuring ACS manpower requirements by synthesizing combatant commander operational plans, Defense Planning Scenarios, functional area deployment rules, and subject-matter expert input. Using these new expeditionary metrics to assess the capacity of the current ACS manpower mix to support expeditionary operations, this report finds that there are imbalances among its career fields relative to expeditionary demands. To address these imbalances, it develops and assesses several rebalanced manpower mixes and finds that the USAF can achieve more expeditionary ACS capacity than it currently has by realigning manpower, and it can realize substantial savings by reducing end strength and substituting civilian billets for military billets
    Abstract: The U.S. Air Force's (USAF's) current approach to sizing and shaping non-maintenance agile combat support (ACS) manpower often results in a discrepancy between the supply of ACS forces and operational demands because much of ACS is sized and shaped to meet the requirements of home-station installation operations, not expeditionary operations. This report proposes a more enterprise-oriented approach to measuring ACS manpower requirements by synthesizing combatant commander operational plans, Defense Planning Scenarios, functional area deployment rules, and subject-matter expert input. Using these new expeditionary metrics to assess the capacity of the current ACS manpower mix to support expeditionary operations, this report finds that there are imbalances among its career fields relative to expeditionary demands. To address these imbalances, it develops and assesses several rebalanced manpower mixes and finds that the USAF can achieve more expeditionary ACS capacity than it currently has by realigning manpower, and it can realize substantial savings by reducing end strength and substituting civilian billets for military billets
    Note: "The analysis was conducted within the Resource Management Program of RAND Project Air Force"--Preface , "RAND Project Air Force , Includes bibliographical references (pages 50-53)
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    ISBN: 9780833084361 , 0833089943 , 0833084364 , 9780833089946
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (50 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report (Rand Corporation) RR-477-AF
    Parallel Title: Print version Leonard, Robert S Air force major defense acquisition program cost growth is driven by three space programs and the f-35a
    Keywords: United States Appropriations and expenditures ; Evaluation ; United States Weapons systems ; Costs ; United States ; United States ; Armed Forces ; Weapons systems ; Costs ; Air Forces ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; Armed Forces ; Appropriations and expenditures ; Evaluation ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This report provides the results of Air Force weapon system cost growth analyses based on the RAND Corporation's internal Selected Acquisition Report database. The database provides consistent, current metrics to support analyses both within RAND Project AIR FORCE (PAF) and in the Air Force acquisition community. This work assesses, quantifies, and documents cost and schedule growth of Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) and provides data and detailed program histories
    Abstract: This report provides the results of Air Force weapon system cost growth analyses based on the RAND Corporation's internal Selected Acquisition Report database. The database provides consistent, current metrics to support analyses both within RAND Project AIR FORCE (PAF) and in the Air Force acquisition community. This work assesses, quantifies, and documents cost and schedule growth of Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) and provides data and detailed program histories
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 31-32)
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    ISBN: 9780833086990 , 0833086995
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xv, 155 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Gates, Susan M., 1968- Preparing principals to raise student achievement
    Keywords: School management and organization Case studies ; Educational leadership Case studies ; Education, Urban Case studies ; School principals Case studies Training of ; School management and organization ; Educational leadership ; Education, Urban ; School principals ; United States ; School principals ; Training of ; Educational leadership ; Case studies ; Education, Urban ; School management and organization ; EDUCATION ; Teaching Methods & Materials ; Arts & Humanities ; Electronic book
    Note: "Sponsored by New Leaders , Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-155)
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    Cambridge : Open Book Publishers
    ISBN: 178374054X , 1783740558 , 1783740566 , 9781783740529 , 9781783740550 , 9781783740543 , 9781783740567 , 9781783740536
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (x, 248 pages)
    Keywords: Fertility, Human Moral and ethical aspects ; Human reproduction Moral and ethical aspects ; Human reproduction Biblical teaching ; NATURE ; Environmental Conservation & Protection ; Christianity ; Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning ; Environmentalist thought and ideology ; Humanities ; Religion and beliefs ; Religion: general ; Religious issues and debates ; The environment ; Fertility, Human ; Moral and ethical aspects ; Human reproduction ; Biblical teaching ; Human reproduction ; Moral and ethical aspects ; United States
    Abstract: "The human population's annual total consumption is not sustainable by one planet. This unprecedented situation calls for a reform of religious cultures that promote a large ideal family size. Many observers assume that Christianity is inevitably part of this problem because it promotes "family values" and statistically, in America and elsewhere, has a higher birthrate than nonreligious people. This book explores diverse ideas about human reproduction in the church past and present. It investigates an extreme fringe of U.S. Protestantism, including the Quiverfull movement, that use Old Testament "fruitful" verses to support natalist ideas explicitly promoting higher fecundity. It also challenges the claim by some natalists that Martin Luther in the 16th century advocated similar ideas. This book argues that natalism is inappropriate as a Christian application of Scripture, especially since rich populations' total footprints are detrimental to biodiversity and to human welfare. It explores the ancient cultural context of the Bible verses quoted by natalists. Challenging the assumption that religion normally promotes fecundity, the book finds surprising exceptions among early Christians (with a special focus on Saint Augustine) since they advocated spiritual fecundity in preference to biological fecundity. Finally the book uses a hermeneutic lens derived from Genesis 1, and prioritising the modern problem of biodiversity, to provide ecological interpretations of the Bible's "fruitful" verses."--Publisher's website
    Abstract: Acknowledgements -- Foreword by David Clough -- 1. Natalism: A Popular Use of the Bible -- 2. Protestant Natalism in the U.S. -- 3. Martin Luther: Forerunner of Natalism? -- 4. The Old Testament Context -- 5. Augustine on Fruitfulness -- 6. An Ecological Critique of Natalism -- 7. Conclusion -- Appendix -- Abbreviations -- Works Cited -- Index.
    Note: Available through Open Book Publishers , Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-246) and index
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  • 45
    ISBN: 9780833087393 , 0833090089 , 0833087398 , 9780833090089
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxvi, 108 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Arena, Mark V Management perspectives pertaining to root cause analyses of Nunn-McCurdy breaches. Volume 6 : Contractor motivations and anticipating breaches
    Keywords: United States Procurement ; United States ; Government contractors ; Motivation (Psychology) ; Defense contracts Cost effectiveness ; Government contractors ; Motivation (Psychology) ; Defense contracts ; Government contractors ; United States ; Motivation (Psychology) ; Military & Naval Science ; United States ; Law, Politics & Government ; Armed Forces ; Procurement ; Armies ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Freedom ; Electronic books
    Abstract: With an eye to making defense acquisition more effective and efficient, the authors explore defense contractor motivations in pursuing defense contracts and identify mechanisms that might more closely align those incentives with Department of Defense goals. They enumerate several motivations that drive contractors, most of which center on the financial aspects of running an enterprise. Then, they turn to the other side of the negotiating table and identify areas of influence or levers that the government can use to align the contracting process more closely with contractor motivations. They also analyze major defense acquisition programs to determine if it is possible to identify programs that might incur a future Nunn-McCurdy breach by reviewing a number of acquisition programs that have incurred breaches in the past and analyzing them for common characteristics. Their analytic framework enables oversight officials to identify programs with a greater risk of incurring a critical cost breach, which enables officials to focus more intently on a smaller set of programs and which provides hypotheses about what to look for in these programs
    Abstract: With an eye to making defense acquisition more effective and efficient, the authors explore defense contractor motivations in pursuing defense contracts and identify mechanisms that might more closely align those incentives with Department of Defense goals. They enumerate several motivations that drive contractors, most of which center on the financial aspects of running an enterprise. Then, they turn to the other side of the negotiating table and identify areas of influence or levers that the government can use to align the contracting process more closely with contractor motivations. They also analyze major defense acquisition programs to determine if it is possible to identify programs that might incur a future Nunn-McCurdy breach by reviewing a number of acquisition programs that have incurred breaches in the past and analyzing them for common characteristics. Their analytic framework enables oversight officials to identify programs with a greater risk of incurring a critical cost breach, which enables officials to focus more intently on a smaller set of programs and which provides hypotheses about what to look for in these programs
    Note: "RAND National Defense Research Institute , "This research was sponsored by OSD PARCA and conducted within the Acquisition and Technology Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Institute"--Preface , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , Includes bibliographical references (pages 103-108)
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  • 46
    ISBN: 9780833086310 , 0833089897 , 0833086316 , 9780833089892
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxv, 130 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Bonds, Tim, 1962- Strategy-policy mismatch
    Keywords: United States Operational readiness ; United States ; Military planning ; Weapons of mass destruction Government policy ; Military planning ; Weapons of mass destruction ; Weapons of mass destruction ; Government policy ; United States ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; International Relations ; Treaties ; Armed Forces ; Operational readiness ; Military planning ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Although two successive presidents have determined that weapons of mass destruction (WMD)--particularly nuclear weapons in the hands of violent extremists--pose the greatest threat to the American people, and have decided that countering their proliferation is a top strategic priority, neither administration has made countering WMD a priority when it comes to allocating budgetary resources to that overarching national mission. In the public domain, little analysis exists that assesses the capacity and capabilities required by military forces to conduct WMD elimination (WMD-E) operations. As a result, public discussion of what capabilities the military requires for such operations generally omits or gives short shrift to requirements for the WMD-E mission. The purpose of this report is to address and analyze those requirements, namely, the ground force capacity (force size) and capabilities (force structure) needed to accomplish WMD-E missions and tasks. In particular, these analyses provide an informed description of the types and size of U.S. Army forces required to conduct WMD-E operations in a wide range of situations
    Abstract: Although two successive presidents have determined that weapons of mass destruction (WMD)--particularly nuclear weapons in the hands of violent extremists--pose the greatest threat to the American people, and have decided that countering their proliferation is a top strategic priority, neither administration has made countering WMD a priority when it comes to allocating budgetary resources to that overarching national mission. In the public domain, little analysis exists that assesses the capacity and capabilities required by military forces to conduct WMD elimination (WMD-E) operations. As a result, public discussion of what capabilities the military requires for such operations generally omits or gives short shrift to requirements for the WMD-E mission. The purpose of this report is to address and analyze those requirements, namely, the ground force capacity (force size) and capabilities (force structure) needed to accomplish WMD-E missions and tasks. In particular, these analyses provide an informed description of the types and size of U.S. Army forces required to conduct WMD-E operations in a wide range of situations
    Note: "RAND Arroyo Center , "Prepared for the United States Army , Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-130)
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  • 47
    ISBN: 9780833089441 , 0833089447
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    DDC: 324.7/80973
    Keywords: National Institute on Money in State Politics (U.S.) ; National Institute on Money in State Politics (U.S.) ; Elections States ; Campaign funds States ; Elections ; Campaign funds ; United States ; Campaign funds ; U.S. states ; Elections ; U.S. states ; Electronic books
    Note: Includes bibliographical references
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  • 48
    ISBN: 9780833085382 , 0833085387 , 9780833085351 , 0833085352
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (21 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Willis, Henry H National security perspectives on terrorism risk insurance in the United States
    Keywords: United States Evaluation ; United States ; Terrorism History 21st century ; Terrorism Risk assessment ; Risk management Evaluation ; Risk (Insurance) Evaluation ; Terrorism insurance Evaluation ; Terrorism ; Terrorism ; Risk management ; Risk (Insurance) ; Terrorism insurance ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Insurance ; General ; United States ; History ; Evaluation ; Risk management ; Evaluation ; Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (United States) ; Terrorism ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Congress enacted the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) in 2002, in response to terrorism insurance becoming unavailable or, when offered, extremely costly in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. The law provides a government reinsurance backstop in the case of a terrorist attack by providing mechanisms for avoiding an immediate drawdown of capital for insured losses or possibly covering the most extreme losses. Extended first in 2005 and again in 2007, TRIA is set to expire at the end of 2014, and Congress is again reconsidering the appropriate government role in terrorism insurance markets. This policy brief examines the potential national security implications of allowing TRIA to expire. Examining the history of terrorism in the United States since the passage of TRIA and reviewing counterterrorism studies, the authors find that terrorism remains a real national security threat, but one that is very difficult for insurers to model the risk of. They also find that terrorism risk insurance can contribute to making communities more resilient to terrorism events, so, to the extent that terrorism insurance is more available with TRIA than without it, renewing the legislation would contribute to improved national security
    Note: "Policy Brief , "This work was conducted within the RAND Center for Catastrophic Risk Management and Compensation ... part of RAND Justice, Infrastructure, and Environment"--Back cover , "RAND Corporation , Caption title , Includes bibliographical references (pages 19-21)
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    Santa Monica : RAND Corporation
    ISBN: 9780833085337 , 0833085336 , 9780833085344 , 0833085344
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (44 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Loughran, David S. Why Is Veteran Unemployment So High?
    Keywords: Veterans ; Youth Employment ; Veterans Employment ; Veterans ; Youth ; Veterans ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Labor ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Labor & Industrial Relations ; LAW ; Labor & Employment ; Veterans ; Veterans ; Employment ; Youth ; Employment ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures and Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One; Introduction; Chapter two; The Facts About Veteran Unemployment; Comparisons of Veteran and Non-Veteran Unemployment in the CPS; Comparing CPS- and ACS-Based Estimates of Unemployment Differences; Labor Force Participation; The Effect of Time Since Separation; Chapter Three; Five Hypotheses for High Veteran Unemployment; Poor Health; Selection; Skills Mismatch; Employer Discrimination; Job Search; Chapter Four; Can Veteran Job Search Be Shortened?; Bibliography
    Abstract: Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures and Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One; Introduction; Chapter two; The Facts About Veteran Unemployment; Comparisons of Veteran and Non-Veteran Unemployment in the CPS; Comparing CPS- and ACS-Based Estimates of Unemployment Differences; Labor Force Participation; The Effect of Time Since Separation; Chapter Three; Five Hypotheses for High Veteran Unemployment; Poor Health; Selection; Skills Mismatch; Employer Discrimination; Job Search; Chapter Four; Can Veteran Job Search Be Shortened?; Bibliography
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  • 50
    ISBN: 9780833084040 , 0833085530 , 0833084046 , 9780833085535
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiv, 226 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR513
    Parallel Title: Print version Watts, Stephen (Stephen Baldwin) Countering others' insurgencies
    Keywords: Counterinsurgency Government policy ; Counterinsurgency ; Counterinsurgency ; Counterinsurgency ; Counterinsurgency ; Counterinsurgency ; Pakistan ; Philippines ; United States ; Military relations ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Science - General ; Counterinsurgency ; Counterinsurgency ; Government policy ; United States Military relations ; Pakistan Military relations ; United States Military relations ; Philippines Military relations ; United States Military relations ; United States ; Pakistan ; United States ; Philippines ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This study examines the counterinsurgency strategies and practices adopted by threatened regimes and the conditions under which U.S. "small-footprint" partnerships are likely to help these governments succeed. The report's findings are derived from a mixed-method research design incorporating both quantitative and qualitative analysis. Simple statistical analyses are applied to a dataset of counterinsurgencies that have terminated since the end of the Cold War (72 in all), and more in-depth analyses are provided of two recent cases of U.S. partnerships with counterinsurgent regimes, in the Philippines and Pakistan. The quantitative analysis finds that the cases of small-footprint U.S. operations that are commonly touted as "success stories" all occurred in countries approximating a best-case scenario. Such a verdict is not meant to deny the importance of U.S. assistance; rather, it is meant to highlight that similar U.S. policies with less promising partner nations should not be expected to produce anywhere near the same levels of success. The majority of insurgencies have taken place in worst-case conditions, and in these environments, counterinsurgent regimes are typically unsuccessful in their efforts to end rebellion, and they often employ violence indiscriminately. The case studies of the Philippines and Pakistan largely reinforce the findings of the quantitative analysis. They also highlight the challenges the United States faces in attempting to influence partner regimes to fight counterinsurgencies in the manner that the United States would prefer. The study concludes with policy recommendations for managing troubled partnerships
    Abstract: This study examines the counterinsurgency strategies and practices adopted by threatened regimes and the conditions under which U.S. "small-footprint" partnerships are likely to help these governments succeed. The report's findings are derived from a mixed-method research design incorporating both quantitative and qualitative analysis. Simple statistical analyses are applied to a dataset of counterinsurgencies that have terminated since the end of the Cold War (72 in all), and more in-depth analyses are provided of two recent cases of U.S. partnerships with counterinsurgent regimes, in the Philippines and Pakistan. The quantitative analysis finds that the cases of small-footprint U.S. operations that are commonly touted as "success stories" all occurred in countries approximating a best-case scenario. Such a verdict is not meant to deny the importance of U.S. assistance; rather, it is meant to highlight that similar U.S. policies with less promising partner nations should not be expected to produce anywhere near the same levels of success. The majority of insurgencies have taken place in worst-case conditions, and in these environments, counterinsurgent regimes are typically unsuccessful in their efforts to end rebellion, and they often employ violence indiscriminately. The case studies of the Philippines and Pakistan largely reinforce the findings of the quantitative analysis. They also highlight the challenges the United States faces in attempting to influence partner regimes to fight counterinsurgencies in the manner that the United States would prefer. The study concludes with policy recommendations for managing troubled partnerships
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-226)
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    [Place of publication not identified] : RAND Corporation
    ISBN: 9780833082398 , 0833082396 , 9780833085238 , 0833085239
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (12 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Liu, Jodi L.. Small Ideas for Saving Big Health Care Dollars
    Keywords: Savings banks Congresses ; Medical care Finance ; Savings banks ; Medical care ; Medical care ; Finance ; Savings banks ; Finance ; Business & Economics ; Banking ; United States ; MEDICAL ; Medicaid & Medicare ; Conference papers and proceedings ; MEDICAL ; Evidence-Based Medicine ; Electronic books
    Abstract: A focused review of RAND Health research identified small ideas that could save the U.S. health care system 13 to 22 billion per year if successfully implemented. They include changing payment policy for emergency transport and greater use of 4 generic drugs. Small ideas do not require systemic change; thus, they may be both more feasible to operationalize and less likely to encounter stiff political and organizational resistance
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  • 52
    ISBN: 9780833086518 , 0833086510
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xiii, 48 pages)
    Keywords: United States ; United States ; Block grants Evaluation ; Federal aid to law enforcement agencies Evaluation ; Block grants ; Federal aid to law enforcement agencies ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Block grants ; Evaluation ; Federal aid to law enforcement agencies ; Evaluation ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) aims to improve community safety through effective programming throughout the United States. To maximize the impact of its investments, BJA has an interest in supporting programs that will be sustained beyond initial federal funding. This notion of program sustainability is becoming increasingly important as programs have been challenged to operate with increasingly scarce resources. RAND Corporation researchers aimed to better understand the characteristics and environments of programs that are likely to persist beyond federal seed funding and to delineate strategies that will enable BJA to assist programs that it funds in their efforts to sustain themselves. Using archival documentation and survey methods, they assessed 231 BJA grantee programs spanning three BJA funding domains - drug courts, human trafficking, and mental health - to identify characteristics associated with sustainability. They found evidence of program sustainment in most BJA grantees studied, particularly in sustained funding. They also examined the association between organizational and contextual factors and sustained operations and sustained funding. Finally, they recommend a plan for ongoing measurement of sustainability
    Note: "The research described in this report was sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Assistance and was conducted in the Safety and Justice Program within RAND Justice, Infrastructure, and Environment."--Title page verso , "RAND Safety and Justice Program , "In this report, we describe a study of program sustainability examining the sustainment status of 231 BJA grantee programs from BJA's drug court (DC), human trafficking (HT), and mental health (MH) areas. To ground this task in a theoretical context, we started with a literature review outlining definitions of sustainment and the factors associated with sustained programs. These themes were further explored in primary data collection from interviews with seven key informants in the criminal justice field. Specifically, we asked about program characteristics and other factors associated with program sustainment beyond cessation of BJA funding. We then reviewed archival records on each program, including information contained within their grant applications, progress reports, BJA assessments, and other documents to select relevant characteristics and examined their association within program sustainment beyond seed funding. To assess program sustainment, we report results of a survey of 136 of the 231 funded grantees followed by an analysis of factors predictive of program sustainment."--Introduction , Includes bibliographical references (pages 45-48)
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  • 53
    ISBN: 9780833085887 , 0833086340 , 0833085883 , 9780833086341
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (31 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR-449-RC
    Parallel Title: Print vversion Davis, Lynn E. (Lynn Etheridge), 1943- Armed and dangerous?
    Keywords: Technology Risk assessment ; National security ; Military art and science Technological innovations ; Arms control ; Drone aircraft Risk assessment ; Technology ; National security ; Military art and science ; Arms control ; Drone aircraft ; Technology ; Risk assessment ; United States ; Military art and science ; Technological innovations ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; International Relations ; Arms Control ; Arms control ; National security ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Armed drones are making the headlines, especially in their role in targeted killings. In this report, RAND researchers stepped back and asked whether these weapons are transformative. The answer is no, though they offer significant capabilities to their users, especially in counterterrorism operations as has been the case for the United States. Will they proliferate? Yes, but upon a closer look at the types of systems, only a few rich countries will be in a position to develop the higher technology and longer range systems. U.S. adversaries and others will likely find weapons such as aircraft and air defenses more cost and militarily effective. Their proliferation will not create the kinds of global dangers that call for new arms control efforts, but the risks to regional stability cannot be dismissed entirely, as is the case of any conventional weapon. How the United States will use these weapons today and into the future will be important in shaping a broader set of international norms that discourage their misuse by others
    Note: "RAND Corporation , Caption title , Includes bibliographical references (pages 26-30)
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  • 54
    ISBN: 9780833085313 , 0833089978 , 083308531X , 9780833089977
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxii, 94 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Rostker, Bernard Building toward an unmanned aircraft system training strategy
    Keywords: Drone aircraft ; Drone aircraft pilots Training of ; Drone aircraft ; Drone aircraft pilots ; Air Forces ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Drone aircraft ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; Electronic book
    Note: "RAND National Defense Research Institute , "The research was conducted within the Forces and Resources Policy Center of the RAND National Research Institute (NDRI)"--Preface , Includes bibliographical references (pages 91-94) , Online version: Building toward an unmanned aircraft system training strategy
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  • 55
    ISBN: 9780833088062 , 0833089323 , 0833088068 , 9780833089328
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvii, 84 pages)
    Keywords: Competency-based education ; Competency-based education ; Competency-based education ; Education ; Social Sciences ; Theory & Practice of Education ; EDUCATION ; Evaluation & Assessment ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Efforts to prepare students for college, careers, and civic engagement have traditionally emphasized academic skills, but a growing body of research suggests that interpersonal and intrapersonal competencies, such as communication and resilience, are important predictors of postsecondary success and citizenship. One of the major challenges in designing educational interventions to support these outcomes is a lack of high-quality measures that could help educators, students, parents, and others understand how students perform and monitor their development over time. This report provides guidelines to promote thoughtful development of practical, high-quality measures of interpersonal and intrapersonal competencies that practitioners and policymakers can use to improve valued outcomes for students
    Note: "RAND Education , Includes bibliographical references (pages 81-84)
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  • 56
    ISBN: 9780833089793 , 083308979X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (1 PDF file (xi, 85 pages)))
    Series Statement: Research report RR-650-ASAI
    DDC: 617.9/6092
    Keywords: Anesthesiologists Supply and demand ; Anesthesiologists Employment ; Anesthesiologists ; Anesthesiologists ; Anesthesiology manpower ; Health Workforce ; United States ; Anesthesiologists ; Supply and demand ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Important changes are taking place in the health care sector that have implications for future supply and demand of anesthesiologists including expansion of coverage, an aging population, greater movement of women into the physician workforce, increasing cost pressures, and shifting modes of delivery. To determine what the implications of these changes might be for the anesthesiologist workforce, RAND Corporation researchers conducted a national survey of American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) members, who include more than 90 percent of all practicing anesthesiologists in the United States. This survey was a follow-up to a 2007 survey, also conducted by the RAND Corporation. The authors document large and persistent regional differences in anesthesiologists' practices. In addition, there were several large differences by gender. With regard to shortage, the survey reveals substantial evidence for variation in anesthesiologist shortages across states, from which the authors argue that certain areas of the country are experiencing shortages. However, the national level of shortage has decreased since 2007 by approximately 2,000 full-time-equivalent anesthesiologists. The authors estimate that midwestern and western states were more likely than states in other regions to have a shortage of anesthesiologists in 2013
    Note: Includes bibliographical references , Title from PDF title page
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  • 57
    ISBN: 9780833089496 , 0833089498
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: Report
    DDC: 790.0973
    Keywords: Recreation areas ; Exercise ; Parks ; Recreation areas ; Exercise ; Parks ; United States ; Exercise ; Parks ; Recreation areas ; Electronic books
    Note: "Sponsored by the National Recreation and Park Association , Includes bibliographical references
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  • 58
    ISBN: 9780833089786 , 0833089781
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: Research report
    DDC: 610.285
    Keywords: Data protection ; Medical care Information technology ; Medical records Access control ; Health services administration Information technology ; Management ; Data protection ; Medical care ; Medical records ; Health services administration ; Data protection ; Medical records ; Access control ; United States ; Electronic books
    Note: "Sponsored by the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology , Includes bibliographical references
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    Kalamazoo, Michigan : W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
    ISBN: 0880994835 , 0880994827 , 9780880994828 , 9780880994835
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (1 PDF file (xiii, 113 pages))) , illustrations
    Series Statement: WE focus series
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Bartik, Timothy J From preschool to prosperity
    Keywords: Early childhood education Economic aspects ; Education, Preschool Economic aspects ; Early childhood education ; Education, Preschool ; Early childhood education ; Early childhood education ; Economic aspects ; Education, Preschool ; Education, Preschool ; Economic aspects ; EDUCATION / Preschool & Kindergarten ; United States
    Abstract: Introduction : What are early childhood education programs? ; What are the benefits from early childhood education? ; How can early childhood education affect the child's future life course? ; A proposal for early childhood education ; The plan of the book -- 2. What is the evidence on the earnings effects of high-quality early childhood education, and why should we believe it? : Why the research evidence for early childhood education is credible ; Random assignment studies ; Other long-term studies with good comparison groups: Head Start ; The Chicago Child-Parent Center Program ; Predicting long-term earnings effects from short-term test score effects ; Infant health and development program ; North Carolina's Smart Start Program, and more at four ; State and local pre-K programs: the regression discontinuity evidence ; Summary of the evidence -- 3. How do the adult earnings benefits of high-quality early childhood education compare to costs? : Future earnings versus present costs ; Parental earnings ; Are these effects large? ; Closing comments -- 4. Criticisms of the research evidence : Criticism 1: The evidence for early childhood education's benefits only comes from small and expensive experiments run a long time ago ; Criticism 2: Early childhood education is argued to be ineffective because the recent Head Start experiment has test score effects that quickly faded to statistical insignificance ; Criticism 3: Why haven't Oklahoma and Georgia, two states that have prominently adopted universal pre-K, been more obviously successful in improving test scores and other social indicators? ; Criticism 4: The recent Tennessee pre-K experiment shows that test score effects quickly fade, which raises questions about whether state pre-K programs are effective ; Concluding comments -- 5. How can early childhood education programs best be designed? : Quality of teacher-child interactions ; Class size and teacher credentials ; Middle-class children ; Program duration ; Earlier versus later interventions -- 6. Spillover benefits: how does early childhood education affect other groups than those families directly served by these programs? : Skill spillovers ; Peer effects in education ; Spillovers from reducing crime ; Government/taxpayer benefits ; Pre-K: the next generation ; Concluding comments -- 7. A proposed early childhood education strategy : Full-day universal pre-K for four-year-olds ; Targeted educare/abecedarian for all disadvantaged children ; Nurse family partnership for all disadvantaged first-time mothers ; Costs ; Aggregate benefits ; Accountability and quality improvement ; What level of government should be responsible for early childhood education? ; Concluding comments -- 8. Why early childhood education makes sense now: ECE's place in the ongoing struggle for broader economic opportunities : Labor supply and labor demand ; History matters ; The continuing argument over expanding educational access ; But why early childhood education? And why now? ; Doing the good we know how to do.
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    New York, New York : Punctum Books
    ISBN: 9780692022238 , 0692022236
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (168 pages) , illustrations
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 891.8515
    Keywords: Abbott, Scott Travel ; Radaković, Žarko Travel ; Abbott, Scott Travel ; Radaković, Žarko Travel ; Vampires ; Vampires ; Travel / Essays & Travelogues ; Vampires ; United States ; Yugoslavia
    Abstract: ...In 2008 the authors published, in Belgrade, Vampiri Radakovic is the translator of most of Peter Handke's works into Serbo-Croatian and Abbott translated Handke's provocative A Journey to the Rivers: Justice for Serbia for Viking Press and his play Voyage by Dugout: The Play of the Film of the War for PAJ (Performing Arts Journal); Radakovic was a journalist for Deutsche Welle in Cologne and Abbott is a professor of German literature at Utah Valley University; Radakovic is the author of several novels and Abbott has published mostly literary-critical work; and so on. Two sets of eyes. Two pens. Two visions of the world
    Note: Also known as Double Vision, Vol. 2 , Includes bibliographical references , English
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  • 61
    ISBN: 9780833078988 , 0833078984 , 9780833078995 , 083307900X , 0833078992 , 0833078976 , 9780833078971 , 9780833079008
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Parallel Title: Print version Shih, Regina A Medical fitness and resilience
    Keywords: United States ; United States Airmen ; Health and hygiene ; United States ; United States Civilian employees ; Health and hygiene ; United States Civilian employees ; Health and hygiene ; Medicine, Military ; Resilience (Personality trait) Case studies ; Families of military personnel ; Medicine, Military ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Families of military personnel Medical care ; Families of military personnel Health and hygiene ; Anthropology, Education, Sociology and Social Phenomena ; Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms ; Behavior ; Behavioral Symptoms ; Delivery of Health Care ; Disciplines and Occupations ; Health Occupations ; Health ; Human Activities ; Medicine ; Military Medicine ; Military Personnel ; Named Groups ; Occupational Groups ; Persons ; Physical Fitness ; Population Characteristics ; Psychiatry and Psychology ; Psychological Phenomena and Processes ; Psychophysiology ; Resilience, Psychological ; Stress, Psychological ; MEDICAL ; Preventive Medicine ; Medicine, Military ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Health & Biological Sciences ; Medicine ; Military & Naval Medicine ; Psychology ; Social Sciences ; United States ; HEALTH & FITNESS ; Diseases ; General ; MEDICAL ; Clinical Medicine ; MEDICAL ; Diseases ; MEDICAL ; Evidence-Based Medicine ; MEDICAL ; Internal Medicine ; United States ; Case studies ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The context of this report -- Introduction -- Preventive screenings -- Facilitators and barriers to accessing appropriate quality health care -- The presence and management of chronic conditions -- The presence and management of injuries -- Interventions to promote medical fitness -- Conclusion.
    Abstract: This report is one of a series designed to support Air Force leaders in promoting resilience among its Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force family members. It examines the relationship between medical fitness and resilience, using key constructs found in the scientific literature, which address preventive care, the presence and management of injuries and chronic conditions, and facilitators and barriers to access of appropriate health care. Supporting or increasing the levels of the key measures of medical fitness identified in this report may facilitate resilience and can protect Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force families from the negative effects of stress. The report also reviews interventions designed to promote those constructs, focusing generally on preventive care as one of the most promising ways to reduce the prevalence and burden associated with medical conditions and injuries
    Note: Includes bibliographical references
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    ISBN: 9780833085801 , 0833085808 , 9780833084552 , 0833085816 , 0833084550 , 9780833085818
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xix, 44 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series
    Parallel Title: Print version Groves, David G Strengthening coastal planning
    Keywords: Coastal zone management ; Shore protection Planning ; Planning Technique ; Coastal engineering Planning ; Coastal zone management ; Shore protection ; Planning ; Coastal engineering ; Coastal zone management ; Planning ; Technique ; Shore protection ; Planning ; Sociology & Social History ; Social Sciences ; Communities - Urban Groups ; United States ; Louisiana ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Real Estate ; General ; NATURE ; Natural Disasters ; Electronic book
    Abstract: Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One: Introduction; Forces at Work on the Louisiana Coast; A Modified River Runs Through It; Business as Usual Will Not Halt the Land Loss; The Risk of Coastal Flooding Is Rising; Economic and Social Implications of a Coast at Risk; Challenges in Creating a Master Plan; Diverse Range and Large Number of Possible Solutions; The Future Is Uncertain; A Diverse Region Seeking Different and Sometimes Conflicting Outcomes; Need for Coordination Across Jurisdictions.
    Abstract: Determining How To Allocate Funds Across Project TypesStriking a Balance Between Near-Term and Long-Term Outcomes; Balancing Among Different Planning Objectives; Ensuring Robustness for the Uncertain Future; Louisiana's 2012 Comprehensive Master Plan for a Sustainable Coast; Next Steps for Louisiana; Chapter Four: Reducing Coastal Risk Through Integrated Planning; Growing Vulnerability of Coastal Regions; Costs of Coastal Flooding; Strengthening Coastal Resilience Requires a Comprehensive Planning Process; Coastal Risks Are Increasing, but in Uncertain Ways.
    Abstract: Evolution of the Master Planning ProcessChapter Two: Analytical Support for the Development of Louisiana's 50-Year Comprehensive Plan; New Analytical Capabilities Informed the Planning Framework; Accounting for Deep Uncertainty Using Scenarios; Systems Models, CLARA, and Innovative Flood Risk Modeling; The Planning Tool and Innovative Decisionmaking; Supporting CPRA Decisionmaking with Analysis; Chapter Three: Using the Planning Tool to Support the Development of a Comprehensive Plan for Louisiana; Planning Tool Analysis Supported Deliberations; Comparing Projects on an Even Playing Field.
    Abstract: This report highlights RAND's contributions to the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority's Master Plan. Its purpose is to help policymakers in other coastal regions understand the value of a solid technical foundation to support decisionmaking on strategies to reduce flood risk, rebuild or restore coastal environments, and increase the resilience of developed coastal regions
    Abstract: There Are Many Different Types of Strategies to Consider to Reduce Risks and Restore Coastal LandscapesSolutions Will Be Implemented by Local, Regional, State, and Federal Agencies; Principles for Integrated Coastal Planning; Public Participation Is Essential Throughout the Planning Process; Technical Analysis Is Meant to Inform Deliberations and Value Judgments by Decisionmakers; A Sustainable Long-Term Strategy Must Be Robust and Adaptive; Building on Louisiana's Planning Experience; Appendix: A Brief Description of Robust Decision Making; References.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references
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  • 63
    ISBN: 9780833085016 , 0833085018 , 9780833085023 , 0833085034 , 9780833085009 , 0833085026 , 9780833085030
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 84 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Libicki, Martin C H4cker5 wanted
    Keywords: Professions Supply and demand ; Hackers ; Cyberspace Security measures ; Cyber intelligence (Computer security) ; Computer crimes Prevention ; Professions ; Hackers ; Cyberspace ; Cyber intelligence (Computer security) ; Computer crimes ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Labor & Industrial Relations ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Freedom ; Computer crimes ; Prevention ; Cyber intelligence (Computer security) ; Hackers ; Professions ; Supply and demand ; Social Welfare & Social Work ; Social Sciences ; Criminology, Penology & Juvenile Delinquency ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Labor ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The perceived shortage of cybersecurity professionals working on national security may endanger the nation's networks and be a disadvantage in cyberspace conflict. RAND examined the cybersecurity labor market, especially in regard to national defense. Analysis suggests market forces and government programs will draw more workers into the profession in time, and steps taken today would not bear fruit for another five to ten years
    Abstract: The perceived shortage of cybersecurity professionals working on national security may endanger the nation's networks and be a disadvantage in cyberspace conflict. RAND examined the cybersecurity labor market, especially in regard to national defense. Analysis suggests market forces and government programs will draw more workers into the profession in time, and steps taken today would not bear fruit for another five to ten years
    Note: "RAND National Security Research Division , "RR-430"--Page 4 of cover , Includes bibliographical references
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    ISBN: 9780833089908 , 0833089900 , 9780833086914
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 62 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Hunt, Priscilla Evaluation of the Shreveport predictive policing experiment
    Keywords: Forecasting Statistical methods ; Social prediction ; Crime prevention ; Offenses against property Prevention ; Regression analysis ; Police administration Case studies ; Law enforcement ; Forecasting ; Social prediction ; Crime prevention ; Offenses against property ; Regression analysis ; Police administration ; Law enforcement ; Law enforcement ; Offenses against property ; Prevention ; Police administration ; Regression analysis ; Social prediction ; Social Welfare & Social Work ; Social Sciences ; Criminology, Penology & Juvenile Delinquency ; Louisiana ; Shreveport ; MATHEMATICS ; Probability & Statistics ; Regression Analysis ; Case studies ; Crime prevention ; Forecasting ; Statistical methods ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "Even though there is a growing interest in predictive policing, to date there have been few, if any, formal evaluations of these programs. This report documents an assessment of a predictive policing effort in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 2012, which was conducted to evaluate the crime reduction effects of policing guided by statistical predictions. RAND researchers led multiple interviews and focus groups with the Shreveport Police Department throughout the course of the trial to document the implementation of the statistical predictive and prevention models. In addition to a basic assessment of the process, the report shows the crime impacts and costs directly attributable to the strategy. It is hoped that this will provide a fuller picture for police departments considering if and how a predictive policing strategy should be adopted. There was no statistically significant change in property crime in the experimental districts that applied the predictive models compared with the control districts; therefore, overall, the intervention was deemed to have no effect. There are both statistical and substantive possibilities to explain this null effect. In addition, it is likely that the predictive policing program did not cost any more than the status quo."--"Abstract" on web page
    Abstract: "Even though there is a growing interest in predictive policing, to date there have been few, if any, formal evaluations of these programs. This report documents an assessment of a predictive policing effort in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 2012, which was conducted to evaluate the crime reduction effects of policing guided by statistical predictions. RAND researchers led multiple interviews and focus groups with the Shreveport Police Department throughout the course of the trial to document the implementation of the statistical predictive and prevention models. In addition to a basic assessment of the process, the report shows the crime impacts and costs directly attributable to the strategy. It is hoped that this will provide a fuller picture for police departments considering if and how a predictive policing strategy should be adopted. There was no statistically significant change in property crime in the experimental districts that applied the predictive models compared with the control districts; therefore, overall, the intervention was deemed to have no effect. There are both statistical and substantive possibilities to explain this null effect. In addition, it is likely that the predictive policing program did not cost any more than the status quo."--"Abstract" on web page
    Note: "RAND Corporation research report series , "RR-531-NIJ."--Page 4 of cover , "The research described in this report was sponsored by the National Institute of Justice and was conducted in the Safety and Justice Program within RAND Justice, Infrastructure, and Environment."--Title page verso , Includes bibliographical references (pages 61-62)
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    ISBN: 9780833085528 , 0833085522
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 97 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report
    Keywords: Problem solving Evaluation ; Written communication Evaluation ; Achievement tests ; Critical thinking Evaluation ; Problem solving ; Written communication ; Achievement tests ; Critical thinking ; Critical thinking ; Evaluation ; Written communication ; Evaluation ; United States ; Achievement tests ; Electronic books
    Note: "Sponsored by the William and Flora Hewlitt Foundation , Includes bibliographical references
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    ISBN: 9780833086402 , 0833086979 , 0833086405 , 9780833086976
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxix, 118 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Gates, Susan M., 1968- Preparing principals to raise student achievement
    Keywords: Educational leadership Case studies ; School principals Case studies Training of ; Education, Urban Case studies ; School management and organization Case studies ; Educational leadership ; School principals ; Education, Urban ; School management and organization ; United States ; School management and organization ; Case studies ; School principals ; Training of ; Education, Urban ; Theory & Practice of Education ; Education ; EDUCATION ; Teaching Methods & Materials ; Arts & Humanities ; Educational leadership ; Social Sciences ; Electronic books
    Abstract: New Leaders is a nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure high academic achievement for all students by developing outstanding school leaders to serve in urban schools. Its premise is that a combination of preparation and improved working conditions for principals, especially greater autonomy, would lead to improved student outcomes. Its approach involves both preparing principals and partnering with school districts and charter management organizations (CMOs) to improve the conditions in which its highly trained principals work. As part of the partnerships, New Leaders agrees to provide carefully selected and trained principals who can be placed in schools that need principals and to provide coaching and other support after those principals are placed. The districts and CMOs agree to establish working conditions that support, rather than hinder, the principals' efforts to improve student outcomes. This report describes how the New Leaders program was implemented in partner districts, and it provides evidence of the effect that New Leaders has on student achievement
    Abstract: New Leaders is a nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure high academic achievement for all students by developing outstanding school leaders to serve in urban schools. Its premise is that a combination of preparation and improved working conditions for principals, especially greater autonomy, would lead to improved student outcomes. Its approach involves both preparing principals and partnering with school districts and charter management organizations (CMOs) to improve the conditions in which its highly trained principals work. As part of the partnerships, New Leaders agrees to provide carefully selected and trained principals who can be placed in schools that need principals and to provide coaching and other support after those principals are placed. The districts and CMOs agree to establish working conditions that support, rather than hinder, the principals' efforts to improve student outcomes. This report describes how the New Leaders program was implemented in partner districts, and it provides evidence of the effect that New Leaders has on student achievement
    Note: "Sponsored by New Leaders , "RR-507-NL"--Page 4 of cover , "RAND Education , Includes bibliographical references (pages 111-118)
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    ISBN: 9780833090034 , 0833090038 , 9780833081407
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxxi, 95 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Lynch, Kristin F Operational architecture for improving Air Force command and control through enhanced agile combat support planning, execution, monitoring, and control processes
    Keywords: United States Operational readiness ; United States ; Operational art (Military science) ; Command and control systems ; Operational art (Military science) ; Command and control systems ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Administration ; United States ; Armed Forces ; Operational readiness ; Command and control systems ; United States ; Operational art (Military science) ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; Military & Naval Science ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This document presents an architecture that describes a TO-BE vision for integrating enhanced ACS processes into Air Force command and control (C2) as it is defined in Joint Publications. This architecture addresses the near-term--what C2 processes could be in the next 4-5 years using current Air Force assets. It first identifies C2 processes and the echelons of command responsible for executing those processes and then describes how enhanced ACS planning, execution, monitoring, and control processes to provide senior leaders with enterprise ACS capability and constraint information. We use this architecture to identify and describe where shortfalls or major gaps exist between current ACS processes (the AS-IS) and this vision for integrating enahcned ACS processes into Air Force C2 (the TO-BE)
    Abstract: This document presents an architecture that describes a TO-BE vision for integrating enhanced ACS processes into Air Force command and control (C2) as it is defined in Joint Publications. This architecture addresses the near-term--what C2 processes could be in the next 4-5 years using current Air Force assets. It first identifies C2 processes and the echelons of command responsible for executing those processes and then describes how enhanced ACS planning, execution, monitoring, and control processes to provide senior leaders with enterprise ACS capability and constraint information. We use this architecture to identify and describe where shortfalls or major gaps exist between current ACS processes (the AS-IS) and this vision for integrating enahcned ACS processes into Air Force C2 (the TO-BE)
    Note: "RAND Project Air Force , "RR-261-AF"--Cover page 4 , "Research report , "Prepared for the United States Air Force ; approved for public release; distribution unlimited , Includes bibliographical references (pages 89-95)
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    ISBN: 9780833082619 , 083308996X , 0833082612 , 9780833089960
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiii, 75 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR-448-A
    Parallel Title: Print version Crowley, James C., 1945- Changing the Army's weapon training strategies to meet operational requirements more efficiently and effectively
    Keywords: Military education ; Military weapons ; Soldiers Training of ; Military education ; Military weapons ; Soldiers ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; Military weapons ; Soldiers ; Training of ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Military Science - General ; Military education ; Military & Naval Science ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "The ability of soldiers to engage the enemy effectively is fundamental to the operational success of the U.S. Army. As a result, the Army devotes considerable effort and resources to weapon training. The Army's current challenge is to adapt weapon training strategies to meet complex operational environments and changing unit readiness processes; take full advantage of training technologies; and, in an era of declining defense budgets, make weapon training strategies more efficient. This report documents the findings, conclusions, and implications of a two-year project supporting the Army's efforts to adapt its weapon training strategies and the processes through which they are developed. The potential of emerging technologies to make weapon training strategies more effective and efficient is also examined. The report outlines directions the Army could take to improve its weapon training strategies and the processes for adapting them. It concludes that improving the processes for adapting weapon training to new requirements can make them more effective and efficient, but that improvements should be made in the context of holistically improving the Army's training and leader development programs. In addition, while there are many potential benefits to increasing the use of technologies in weapon training strategies, there are many factors that act to limit the amount of improvement that must be considered before deciding on implementation."--Abstract on RAND home page
    Abstract: "The ability of soldiers to engage the enemy effectively is fundamental to the operational success of the U.S. Army. As a result, the Army devotes considerable effort and resources to weapon training. The Army's current challenge is to adapt weapon training strategies to meet complex operational environments and changing unit readiness processes; take full advantage of training technologies; and, in an era of declining defense budgets, make weapon training strategies more efficient. This report documents the findings, conclusions, and implications of a two-year project supporting the Army's efforts to adapt its weapon training strategies and the processes through which they are developed. The potential of emerging technologies to make weapon training strategies more effective and efficient is also examined. The report outlines directions the Army could take to improve its weapon training strategies and the processes for adapting them. It concludes that improving the processes for adapting weapon training to new requirements can make them more effective and efficient, but that improvements should be made in the context of holistically improving the Army's training and leader development programs. In addition, while there are many potential benefits to increasing the use of technologies in weapon training strategies, there are many factors that act to limit the amount of improvement that must be considered before deciding on implementation."--Abstract on RAND home page
    Note: "Prepared for the United States Army , "RAND Arroyo Center , "Approved for public release; distribution unlimited , "RR-448-A"--Page 4 of cover , "The research described in this report was sponsored by the United States Army under Contract, No. W74V8H-06-C-0001"--Title page verso , Includes bibliographical references (pages 73-75)
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    ISBN: 9780833083852 , 0833083856 , 9780833083845 , 083308383X , 9780833083821 , 0833083848 , 9780833083838
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (1 online resource)
    Parallel Title: Print version Farmer, Carrie M Pre-deployment stress, mental health, and help-seeking behaviors among Marines
    Keywords: United States Mental health services ; United States Personnel management ; United States ; United States ; Marines Psychology ; Soldiers Mental health ; Post-traumatic stress disorder ; Deployment (Strategy) Psychological aspects ; Iraq War, 2003-2011 Psychological aspects ; Afghan War, 2001- Psychological aspects ; Marines Mental health services ; Psychology, Military ; Marines ; Soldiers ; Post-traumatic stress disorder ; Deployment (Strategy) ; Iraq War, 2003-2011 ; Afghan War, 2001- ; Marines ; Psychology, Military ; Afghan Campaign 2001- ; Alcohol-Related Disorders ; Anxiety Disorders ; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities ; Depressive Disorder ; Disease ; Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services ; Delivery of Health Care ; Health Services ; History, 21st Century ; History, Modern 1601- ; History ; Humanities ; Mental Disorders ; Mental Health Services ; Military Personnel ; Mood Disorders ; Named Groups ; Occupational Groups ; Persons ; Psychiatry and Psychology ; Stress Disorders, Traumatic ; Substance-Related Disorders ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Science - General ; Iraq War (2003-2011) ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Marine & Naval ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Armed Forces ; Personnel management ; Post-traumatic stress disorder ; Psychological aspects ; Psychology, Military ; Soldiers ; Mental health ; United States ; United States ; Iraq ; Afghan War (2001- ) ; Electronic book
    Abstract: As part of an evaluation of the Marine Corps Operational Stress Control and Readiness (OSCAR) program, this report describes the methods and findings of a large survey of marines who were preparing for a deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan in 2010 or 2011. The results are among the first to shed light on the pre-deployment mental health status of marines, as well as the social resources they draw on when coping with stress and their attitudes about seeking help for stress-related problems
    Abstract: Attitudes Toward Stress Response and Recovery ScalePerceived Support Scale; Comparison to Other Populations; Chapter Five: Conclusions and Recommendations; Marines Have Significant Pre-Deployment Mental Health Burdens; Junior Enlisted Marines May Be More At-Risk Than Others; Marines Have Generally Positive Attitudes Toward Stress and Use Available Help-Seeking Resources; Limitations of This Study; Concluding Observation; Appendixes; A. Description of the OSCAR Program and RAND 's Evaluation; B. Additional Methodological Detail; C. Additional Results Tables; References.
    Abstract: Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One: Introduction; Purpose and Organization of This Report; Chapter Two: Background; The Prevalence of Mental Health Problems and Alcohol Misuse in Military Populations; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; Depression; Deployment-Related Factors That May Affect Mental Health; Rank; Deployment-Related Experiences; Gaps in Existing Knowledge; Chapter Three: Methods; Sampling; Procedures; Measures; Sociodemographic and Service History Characteristics.
    Abstract: Lifetime History of Potentially Traumatic EventsCurrent Stress; Lifetime History of PTSD Symptom Severity; Depression; High-Risk Alcohol Use; Use of Social Resources for Stress and Potential Mental Health Problems; Attitudes Toward Stress Response and Recovery; Measure Properties; Statistical Analysis; Chapter Four: Results; Survey Participants; Estimated Prevalence of Mental Health and Stress-Related Problems; Lifetime Rates of Potentially Traumatic Events; Use of Help-Seeking Resources for Stress; Attitudes Toward Stress Response and Recovery.
    Note: "Marine Corps Operational Stress Control and Readiness (OSCAR) program , Includes bibliographical references
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    ISBN: 9780833087379 , 0833089587 , 0833087371 , 9780833089588
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 62 pages + database)
    Series Statement: Report RR-736-AF
    Keywords: Database of U.S. security treaties and agreements ; Database of U.S. security treaties and agreements ; Information storage and retrieval systems Treaties ; Information storage and retrieval systems Status of forces agreements ; Status of forces agreements Databases ; National security Law and legislation ; Legal research ; Information storage and retrieval systems ; Information storage and retrieval systems ; Status of forces agreements ; National security ; Information storage and retrieval systems ; Status of forces agreements ; Law - U.S ; Law, Politics & Government ; Law - U.S. - General ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; International Relations ; Treaties ; United States ; Diplomatic relations ; Databases ; Treaties ; United States Treaties Foreign relations ; United States Databases Foreign relations ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Treaties and agreements are powerful foreign policy tools that the United States uses to build and solidify relationships with partners and to influence the behavior of other states. As a result, the overall U.S. portfolio of treaties and agreements can offer insight into the distribution and depth of U.S. commitments internationally, including its military commitments and 'presence' in a given country or region. However, despite their importance, there is currently no comprehensive record of current or historical security-related treaties signed by the United States that can be used for empirical analysis. To address the shortcomings in existing datasets and indexes to contribute to the study of U.S. security treaties and agreements, we have developed a new, more comprehensive treaty database that will enhance the ability of researchers to study the full portfolio of U.S. security agreements. This report discusses our approach to data collection and coding and also presents a summary of the database's content. Its appendixes define each individual variable used in the analysis. The database was developed as part of a larger project focused on estimating the economic value of U.S. military presence overseas. In the context of this larger project, the treaty database provided an alternative way to measure 'military presence.' In addition to using numbers of troops as a measure of presence, we also used numbers of security-related agreements, drawing on the information in the treaty database described in this report. This measure provided us with additional insight into the value and role of U.S. engagement and operations in overseas areas
    Abstract: Treaties and agreements are powerful foreign policy tools that the United States uses to build and solidify relationships with partners and to influence the behavior of other states. As a result, the overall U.S. portfolio of treaties and agreements can offer insight into the distribution and depth of U.S. commitments internationally, including its military commitments and 'presence' in a given country or region. However, despite their importance, there is currently no comprehensive record of current or historical security-related treaties signed by the United States that can be used for empirical analysis. To address the shortcomings in existing datasets and indexes to contribute to the study of U.S. security treaties and agreements, we have developed a new, more comprehensive treaty database that will enhance the ability of researchers to study the full portfolio of U.S. security agreements. This report discusses our approach to data collection and coding and also presents a summary of the database's content. Its appendixes define each individual variable used in the analysis. The database was developed as part of a larger project focused on estimating the economic value of U.S. military presence overseas. In the context of this larger project, the treaty database provided an alternative way to measure 'military presence.' In addition to using numbers of troops as a measure of presence, we also used numbers of security-related agreements, drawing on the information in the treaty database described in this report. This measure provided us with additional insight into the value and role of U.S. engagement and operations in overseas areas
    Note: "The accompanying CD ... contains an actual Excel database of treaties. The database does not include text, but includes titles, dates, and other classifications."--Email from author , "Prepared for the United States Air Force , "RAND Project AIR FORCE , Includes bibliographical references (pages 59-62)
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    ISBN: 9780833082589 , 0833082582 , 9780833082572 , 0833082574
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (1 PDF file (xx, 101 pages)))
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series
    Parallel Title: Print version Krull, Heather Health and Economic Outcomes in the Alumni of the Wounded Warrior Project : 2010-2012
    Keywords: Wounded Warrior Project ; Disabled veterans ; Veterans Mental health ; Veterans Health and hygiene ; Veterans Employment ; Disabled veterans Health and hygiene ; Disabled veterans Mental health ; Disabled veterans Economic conditions ; Disabled veterans ; Veterans ; Veterans ; Veterans ; Disabled veterans ; Disabled veterans ; Disabled veterans ; Veterans Health ; Military Personnel ; Disabled Persons rehabilitation ; Organizations, Nonprofit ; Rehabilitation economics ; Treatment Outcome ; HEALTH & FITNESS ; Diseases ; General ; MEDICAL ; Clinical Medicine ; MEDICAL ; Diseases ; MEDICAL ; Evidence-Based Medicine ; MEDICAL ; Internal Medicine ; LAW ; Labor & Employment ; Disabled veterans ; Veterans ; Employment ; Veterans ; Health and hygiene ; Veterans ; Mental health ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books ; Statistics
    Abstract: Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One: Introduction and Background; Chapter Two: Survey Methodology; Chapter Three: Analysis and Results; Methodology; Ensure That Wounded Warriors Are Well-Adjusted in Mind and Spirit; Strategic Objective 1a: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Visiting Health Care Professionals to Get Help with Such Issues as Stress, Emotional, Alcohol, Drug, or Family Problems. Strategic Objective 1b: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Who Talk with Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans as a Resource or Tool to Help Cope with Feelings of Stress or Emotional or Mental Health ConcernsStrategic Objective 1d: Decrease the Percentage of Alumni Whose Emotional Problems Interfere with Work or Regular Activities; Strategic Objective 1e: Decrease the Percentage of Alumni Whose Military Experiences Were So Frightening, Horrible, or Upsetting That They Have Not Been Able to Escape from Memories or Effects of Them. Strategic Objective 1g: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Who Can Adapt When Change Occurs or Bounce Back After Illness, Injury, or HardshipDepression Risk Questionnaire; Summary; Ensure That Wounded Warriors Are Well-Adjusted in Body; Strategic Objective 2b: Decrease the Percentage of Alumni Whose Physical Health Problems Interfere with Work or Regular Activities; Strategic Objective 2e: Decrease the Percentage of Alumni Who Are Overweight or Obese; Summary; Ensure That Wounded Warriors Are Economically Empowered. Strategic Objective 3a: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Who Complete Associate's Degrees, Bachelor's Degrees, or HigherStrategic Objective 3b: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Who Complete Business, Technical, or Vocational School (Certificate or Diploma); Strategic Objective 3c: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Who Are Employed Full Time or Part Time or Self-Employed; Strategic Objective 3e: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Who Own Homes; Strategic Objective 3f: Reduce Alumni's Total Amount of Outstanding Debt, Excluding Mortgage, That Is Greater Than 20,000; Summary. Chapter Four: Comparisons with Related StudiesWounded Warrior Project Alumnus Characteristics; Strategic Objective 1a: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Visiting Health Care Professionals to Get Help with Such Issues as Stress, Emotional, Alcohol, Drug, or Family Problems; Strategic Objective 1e: Decrease the Percentage of Alumni Whose Military Experiences Were So Frightening, Horrible, or Upsetting That They Are Not Able to Escape from Memories or Effects of Them; Patient Health Questionnaire: Major Depressive Disorder. Strategic Objective 2b: Decrease the Percentage of Alumni Whose Physical Problems Interfere with Work or Regular Activities
    Abstract: Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One: Introduction and Background; Chapter Two: Survey Methodology; Chapter Three: Analysis and Results; Methodology; Ensure That Wounded Warriors Are Well-Adjusted in Mind and Spirit; Strategic Objective 1a: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Visiting Health Care Professionals to Get Help with Such Issues as Stress, Emotional, Alcohol, Drug, or Family Problems. Strategic Objective 1b: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Who Talk with Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans as a Resource or Tool to Help Cope with Feelings of Stress or Emotional or Mental Health ConcernsStrategic Objective 1d: Decrease the Percentage of Alumni Whose Emotional Problems Interfere with Work or Regular Activities; Strategic Objective 1e: Decrease the Percentage of Alumni Whose Military Experiences Were So Frightening, Horrible, or Upsetting That They Have Not Been Able to Escape from Memories or Effects of Them. Strategic Objective 1g: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Who Can Adapt When Change Occurs or Bounce Back After Illness, Injury, or HardshipDepression Risk Questionnaire; Summary; Ensure That Wounded Warriors Are Well-Adjusted in Body; Strategic Objective 2b: Decrease the Percentage of Alumni Whose Physical Health Problems Interfere with Work or Regular Activities; Strategic Objective 2e: Decrease the Percentage of Alumni Who Are Overweight or Obese; Summary; Ensure That Wounded Warriors Are Economically Empowered. Strategic Objective 3a: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Who Complete Associate's Degrees, Bachelor's Degrees, or HigherStrategic Objective 3b: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Who Complete Business, Technical, or Vocational School (Certificate or Diploma); Strategic Objective 3c: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Who Are Employed Full Time or Part Time or Self-Employed; Strategic Objective 3e: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Who Own Homes; Strategic Objective 3f: Reduce Alumni's Total Amount of Outstanding Debt, Excluding Mortgage, That Is Greater Than 20,000; Summary. Chapter Four: Comparisons with Related StudiesWounded Warrior Project Alumnus Characteristics; Strategic Objective 1a: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Visiting Health Care Professionals to Get Help with Such Issues as Stress, Emotional, Alcohol, Drug, or Family Problems; Strategic Objective 1e: Decrease the Percentage of Alumni Whose Military Experiences Were So Frightening, Horrible, or Upsetting That They Are Not Able to Escape from Memories or Effects of Them; Patient Health Questionnaire: Major Depressive Disorder. Strategic Objective 2b: Decrease the Percentage of Alumni Whose Physical Problems Interfere with Work or Regular Activities
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    ISBN: 9780833090041 , 0833090046
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiv, 58 pages)
    Series Statement: Technical report RR-259-AF
    Parallel Title: Print version Lynch, Kristin F Implementation actions for improving Air Force command and control through enhanced agile combat support planning, execution, monitoring, and control processes
    Keywords: United States Operational readiness ; United States ; Military planning ; Command and control systems ; Military planning ; Command and control systems ; Armed Forces ; Operational readiness ; Command and control systems ; Military planning ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "The focus of this analysis is on how enhanced ACS processes can be implemented and integrated into the Air Force and Joint command and control (C2) enterprise. Using the vision for enhanced C2 provided in the updated architecture developed as a companion piece to this analysis, we identify and describe where shortfalls or major gaps exist between current ACS processes (the AS-IS) and the vision for integrating enhanced ACS processes into Air Force C2 (the TO-BE). We evaluate C2 nodes from the level of the President and Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) to the units and sources of supply. We also evaluate these nodes across the operational phases, from readiness preparation through planning, deployment, employment, sustainment, and reconstitution."--Provided by publisher
    Abstract: "The focus of this analysis is on how enhanced ACS processes can be implemented and integrated into the Air Force and Joint command and control (C2) enterprise. Using the vision for enhanced C2 provided in the updated architecture developed as a companion piece to this analysis, we identify and describe where shortfalls or major gaps exist between current ACS processes (the AS-IS) and the vision for integrating enhanced ACS processes into Air Force C2 (the TO-BE). We evaluate C2 nodes from the level of the President and Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) to the units and sources of supply. We also evaluate these nodes across the operational phases, from readiness preparation through planning, deployment, employment, sustainment, and reconstitution."--Provided by publisher
    Note: "Contract no. FA7014-06-C-0001."--Title page verso , "RR-259-AF"--Cover page 4 , "Research report , "Prepared for the United States Air Force, approved for public release; distribution unlimited"--Title page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 53-58)
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    Ann Arbor [Michigan] : University of Michigan Press
    ISBN: 0472120689 , 0472900161 , 0472072382 , 0472052381 , 9780472072385 , 9780472900169 , 9780472052387 , 9780472120680
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (viii, 265 pages)
    Series Statement: Digital culture books
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Shackelford, Laura Tactics of the human
    Keywords: American fiction History and criticism ; Literature and technology ; Human body and technology in literature ; Hypertext fiction History and criticism ; Literature and the Internet ; Experimental fiction, American History and criticism ; LITERARY CRITICISM ; American ; General ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Media Studies ; LITERARY CRITICISM ; General ; American fiction ; Experimental fiction, American ; Human body and technology in literature ; Hypertext fiction ; Literature and technology ; Literature and the Internet ; Neue Medien ; Internetliteratur ; Experimentelle Literatur ; Technologie ; United States ; USA ; Criticism, interpretation, etc
    Abstract: "Tactics of the Human: Experimental Technics in American Fiction examines the ways contemporary American fiction develops digital cultures through the creative transposition of digital rhetorics and technological practices, incorporating devices such as the hyperlink, network, and recursive processing into print or in translating a classic print narrative into a digital hypertext fiction. These literary experiments with early digital cultures from the 1990s comparatively retrace and speculate on the digital's transformative influence on prior understandings of the human, of social lives, and of individuals' relations to material lifeworlds, exploring the consequences of the apparent plasticity of the boundaries of the human, particularly for women, subaltern subjects, and others already considered liminally human. As these texts query the digital technics entering into textual practices, subjectivity, spatial practices and social networks, lived space, nation, and economic circulation, they reconceive their own literary print narrative methods and material modes of circulation in order to elaborate on unnoticed potentialities and limits of digital technics, providing a crucial means to reorient digital cultures of the present"--
    Abstract: Literary turns at the scene of digital writing -- Tracing the human through media difference -- Realizing the vitality of "dead" spaces -- Counting on affect: engaging micropractices of the U.S. nation -- Novel diagnosis of bioinformatic circulation.
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  • 74
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    Boca Raton : Productivity Press
    ISBN: 146658355X , 9781466583559 , 1466583568 , 9781466583566 , 9781306180238 , 1306180236
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 online resource (pages))
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 362.1
    Keywords: Medical care economics ; Biomedical engineering economics ; Health insurance ; Organizational Case Studies ; National Health Insurance, United States ; Assurance-maladie ; États-Unis ; Health insurance ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Engineering Solutions to America's Healthcare Challenges covers the technologies, systems, and processes that are emerging in hospitals, clinics, community centers, universities, and the White House to repair healthcare in the United States. Focusing on the importance of individuals being proactive about their own state of health, it presents a systems approach to changing the way healthcare professionals do business and take care of their patients. Written by a leading government and private sector consultant with more than a decade of experience as an industrial engineer, the book features interviews with leading industry experts, both domestic and international. Describing how industrial engineering practices are shaping healthcare, it explains why systems thinking must be the foundation for every aspect of healthcare. The book presents proven Lean and Six Sigma tools that can help any healthcare organization begin making operational improvements that result in a better quality of care for patients--all while reducing and even eliminating the waste of time, money, and human resources. These solutions include implementing Six Sigma in emergency rooms, 5S in accounting for medical inventory, using Theory of Constraints to form a plan for shortening the length of stay in hospitals, how informatics are used to aggregate and benchmark sensitive data, and design of experiments to recruit and retain the best healthcare talent. The book illustrates the most common factors involved with successful Six Sigma projects in healthcare organizations and considers the implications of a rapidly growing medical tourism industry. It addresses the role of insurance on healthcare improvement and also previews some of the most fascinating technological advances currently in development. It also offers examples and analysis of The Institute of Medicine's six aims for healthcare: safety, effectiveness, efficiency, timeliness, family-centered focus, and equity.
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  • 75
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    El Paso : LFB Scholarly Pub. LLC
    ISBN: 9781593327354 , 1593327358
    Language: English
    Pages: Online Ressource (187 pages) , illustrations.
    Series Statement: The new Americans
    Series Statement: recent immigration and American society
    Parallel Title: Print version Transnational struggles
    DDC: 305.868720764
    Keywords: Mexicans Social conditions ; Texas ; Mexicans Social conditions ; Mexican-American Border Region ; Immigrant families Social conditions ; Mexican-American Border Region ; Transnationalism ; Assimilation (Sociology) ; Immigrant families Social conditions ; Mexicans Social conditions ; Mexicans Social conditions ; Assimilation (Sociology) ; Transnationalism ; Mexicans Social conditions ; Mexicans Social conditions ; Immigrant families Social conditions ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Discrimination & Race Relations ; Assimilation (Sociology) ; Emigration and immigration ; Social aspects ; Mexicans ; Social conditions ; Transnationalism ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Minority Studies ; United States Emigration and immigration ; Social aspects ; Mexico Emigration and immigration ; Social aspects ; United States Emigration and immigration ; Social aspects ; Mexico Emigration and immigration ; Social aspects ; United States Emigration and immigration ; Social aspects ; Mexico Emigration and immigration ; Social aspects ; Mexico ; North America ; Mexican-American Border Region ; Texas ; United States ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Framing the border -- A qualitative inquiry -- The Border, La Frontera as context -- The significance of political practices -- The significance of gender arrangements -- The significance of family relations -- Borderlands transnationalism.
    Description / Table of Contents: Framing the borderA qualitative inquiry -- The Border, La Frontera as context -- The significance of political practices -- The significance of gender arrangements -- The significance of family relations -- Borderlands transnationalism.
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  • 76
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    Chapel Hill : The University of North Carolina Press
    ISBN: 1469614499 , 1469614502 , 9781469614496 , 9781469614502
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (329 pages) , illustrations
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Finney, Carolyn Black faces, white spaces
    DDC: 304.2089/96073
    Keywords: Human ecology ; African Americans Social conditions ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Human Geography ; NATURE ; Ecology ; African Americans ; Social conditions ; Human ecology ; United States ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "Why are African Americans so underrepresented when it comes to interest in nature, outdoor recreation, and environmentalism? In this thought-provoking study, Carolyn Finney looks beyond the discourse of the environmental justice movement to examine how the natural environment has been understood, commodified, and represented by both white and black Americans. Bridging the fields of environmental history, cultural studies, critical race studies, and geography, Finney argues that the legacies of slavery, Jim Crow, and racial violence have shaped cultural understandings of the "great outdoors" and determined who should and can have access to natural spaces. Drawing on a variety of sources from film, literature, and popular culture, and analyzing different historical moments, including the establishment of the Wilderness Act in 1964 and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Finney reveals the perceived and real ways in which nature and the environment are racialized in America. Looking toward the future, she also highlights the work of African Americans who are opening doors to greater participation in environmental and conservation concerns."--
    Abstract: Bamboozled --Jungle fever --Forty acres and a mule --Black faces --It's not easy being green --The sanctified church: how sweet it is.
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  • 77
    ISBN: 9789004271036 , 9004271031
    Language: English
    Pages: Online Ressource
    Series Statement: Numen book series volume 145
    Series Statement: studies in the history of religions
    Series Statement: Studies in the history of religions
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Blasi, Anthony Sociology of religion in america
    DDC: 306.6
    Keywords: Religion and sociology United States ; United States ; Verenigde Staten ; Religion and sociology ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; Cultural Policy ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Anthropology ; Cultural ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Popular Culture ; Religion and sociology ; Religionssoziologie ; Godsdienstsociologie ; USA ; United States ; Verenigde Staten ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Sociology of Religion in America tells the story of the controversies involved in the development of a scientific specialty that often makes news in America. The evidence it presents runs contrary to the many myths about the field
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  • 78
    ISBN: 9783658008994
    Language: German
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (315 Seiten) , Illustrationen, Diagramme, Karten
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 301
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    Keywords: Geschichte ; Social sciences ; Migration ; Social Sciences ; Sociology, general ; Social Sciences, general ; Sozialwissenschaften ; Soziologie ; Integration ; Marokkanischer Einwanderer ; Partizipation ; Deutschland ; Deutschland ; Marokkanischer Einwanderer ; Integration ; Partizipation ; Geschichte
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    Berkeley, CA : University of California Press
    ISBN: 9780520957619
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (224 p.)
    Edition: Issued also in print
    Series Statement: California Studies in Food and Culture 48
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Food habits History ; 19th century ; United States ; Food habits History ; 20th century ; United States ; Food habits History 19th century ; Food habits History 20th century ; Working class Economic conditions ; United States ; Working class Social conditions ; United States ; Working class Social life and customs ; United States ; Working class Economic conditions ; Working class Social conditions ; Working class Social life and customs ; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Agriculture & Food (see also POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Agriculture & Food Policy)
    Abstract: In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, working-class Americans had eating habits that were distinctly shaped by jobs, families, neighborhoods, and the tools, utilities, and size of their kitchens-along with their cultural heritage. How the Other Half Ate is a deep exploration by historian and lecturer Katherine Turner that delivers an unprecedented and thoroughly researched study of the changing food landscape in American working-class families from industrialization through the 1950s. Relevant to readers across a range of disciplines-history, economics, sociology, urban studies, women's studies, and food studies-this work fills an important gap in historical literature by illustrating how families experienced food and cooking during the so-called age of abundance. Turner delivers an engaging portrait that shows how America's working class, in a multitude of ways, has shaped the foods we eat today
    Note: Frontmatter , Contents , List of Illustrations , Acknowledgments , 1. The Problem of Food , 2. Factories, Railroads, and Rotary Eggbeaters: From Farm to Table , 3. Food and Cooking in the City , 4. Between Country and City: Food in Rural Mill Towns and Company Towns , 5. "A Woman's Work Is Never Done": Cooking, Class, and Women's Work , 6. What's for Dinner Tonight? , Notes , Bibliography , Index , Issued also in print , In English
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    New York : New York University Press
    ISBN: 9780814762714
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: Sexual cultures
    DDC: 306.7601
    Keywords: SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBT Studies / Gay Studies ; Hispanic American lesbians ; Queer theory United States ; United States ; Sex Social aspects ; United States
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    Berkeley, CA : University of California Press
    ISBN: 9780520959156
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (544 p.)
    Edition: Issued also in print
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    Keywords: Americanization History ; Immigrants History ; United States ; Immigrants History ; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Emigration & Immigration
    Abstract: This revised, updated, and expanded fourth edition of Immigrant America: A Portrait provides readers with a comprehensive and current overview of immigration to the United States in a single volume. Updated with the latest available data, Immigrant America explores the economic, political, spatial, and linguistic aspects of immigration; the role of religion in the acculturation and social integration of foreign minorities; and the adaptation process for the second generation. This revised edition includes new chapters on theories of migration and on the history of U.S.-bound migration from the late nineteenth century to the present, offering an updated and expanded concluding chapter on immigration and public policy
    Note: Frontmatter , Contents , List of Illustrations , List of Tables , Preface to the Fourth Edition , Preface to the Third Edition , Preface to the Second Edition , Preface to the First Edition , Acknowledgments for the Fourth Edition , Acknowledgments for the Third Edition , Acknowledgments for the Second Edition , Acknowledgments for the First Edition , 1. The Three Phases of U.S.-Bound Immigration , 2. Theoretical Overview , 3. Moving: Patterns of Immigrant Settlement and Spatial Mobility , 4. Making It in America: Education, Occupation, and Entrepreneurship , 5. From Immigrants to Ethnics: Identity, Citizenship, and Political Participation , 6. Language: Diversity and Resilience , 7. Growing Up American: The New Second Generation , 8. Religion: The Enduring Presence , 9. Conclusion: Immigration and Public Policy , Notes , References , Index , Issued also in print , In English
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  • 82
    ISBN: 0814771319 , 9780814771310
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxii, 298 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Latino politics en ciencia política
    DDC: 305.868/073
    Keywords: Hispanic Americans Politics and government ; Hispanic Americans Ethnic identity ; Hispanic Americans Attitudes ; Political participation Social aspects ; Political socialization ; Ethnicity Political aspects ; Race Political aspects ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; General ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; General ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Discrimination & Race Relations ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Minority Studies ; Ethnicity ; Political aspects ; Hispanic Americans ; Attitudes ; Hispanic Americans ; Ethnic identity ; Hispanic Americans ; Politics and government ; Political participation ; Social aspects ; Political socialization ; Race ; Political aspects ; United States ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: "More than 53 million Latinos now constitute the largest, fastest-growing, and most diverse minority group in the United States, and the nation's political future may well be shaped by Latinos' continuing political incorporation. In the 2012 election, Latinos proved to be a critical voting bloc in both Presidential and Congressional races; this demographic will only become more important in future American elections. Using new evidence from the largest-ever scientific survey addressed exclusively to Latino/Hispanic respondents, Latino Politics en Ciencia Politica explores political diversity within the Latino community, considering how intra-community differences influence political behavior and policy preferences. The editors and contributors, all noted scholars of race and politics, examine key issues of Latino politics in the contemporary United States: Latino/a identities (latinidad), transnationalism, acculturation, political community, and racial consciousness. The book contextualizes today's research within the history of Latino political studies, from the field's beginnings to the present, explaining how systematic analysis of Latino political behavior has over time become integral to the study of political science. Latino Politics en Ciencia Politica is thus an ideal text for learning both the state of the field today, and key dimensions of Latino political attitudes"--
    Abstract: The Latino Voice in Political Analysis, 1970-2014 : From Exclusion to Empowerment / Tony Affigne -- Identity Revisited: Latinos(as) and Panethnicity / Jessica Lavariega Monforti -- Latino Immigrant Transnational Ties : Who Has Them, and Why Do They Matter? / Sarah Allen Gershon and Adrian D. Pantoja -- Multiple Paths to Cynicism : Social Networks, Identity, and Linked Fate among Latinos / Jessica Lavariega Monforti and Melissa R. Michelson -- "Quién apoya qué? : The Influence of Acculturation and Political Knowledge on Latino Policy Attitudes / Regina Branton, Ana Franco, and Robert Wrinkle -- The Boundaries of American-ness : Perceived Barriers among Latino Subgroups / Heather Silber Mohamed -- Black and Latino Coalition Formation in New England : Perceptions of Cross-Racial Commonality / Katrina Gamble, Marion Orr, and Domingo Morel -- Racial Identities and Latino Public Opinion : Racial Self-Image and Policy Preferences among Latinos / Atiya Kai Stokes-Brown -- A "Southern Exception" in Black-Latino Attitudes? Southern Latinos? : Perceptions of Competition with African Americans and Other Latinos /Gabriel R. Sanchez and Matt Barreto -- Latino Politics and Power in the 21st Century : Insights from Political Analysis / Manny Avalos and Tony Affigne.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references and index , English, with survey questionnaire in both English and Spanish
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  • 83
    ISBN: 9783658009755
    Language: German
    Pages: Online-Ressource (X, 257 S, online resource)
    Series Statement: SpringerLink
    Series Statement: Bücher
    Parallel Title: Druckausg. Ruck, Nora Schönheit als Zeugnis
    DDC: 300
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    Keywords: Social Sciences ; Social sciences ; Körper ; Attraktion ; Forschung ; Evolutionspsychologie ; Dominanz ; Geschichte ; Körper ; Attraktion ; Evolutionspsychologie ; Mann ; Frau ; Soziale Ungleichheit ; Naturalismus
    Abstract: Einleitung -- Forschungsperspektive -- Sozialpsychologische Attraktivitätsforschung -- Evolutionspsychologische Attraktivitätsforschung -- "Gute Gene" unter immanenter Kritik -- Darwins Ästhetik und die Naturalisierung sozialer Ungerechtigkeit -- "Gute Gene" im Kontext -- Ergebnisse und Ausblick -- Literaturverzeichnis.
    Abstract: In der Liebe sind wir steinzeitlich gestrickt, wenn es nach der evolutionspsychologischen Schönheitsforschung geht. Da sollen Frauen jung und fruchtbar und Männer gute und verlässliche Versorger sein. Und körperliche Schönheit soll von alledem Zeugnis geben. Nora Ruck macht sich auf die Suche nach den empirischen Belegen und gesellschaftlichen Bedingungen für diese Theorien und führt ihre LeserInnen in eine Welt voller abenteuerlicher Wissenschaftsschlachten und Spekulationen. So zeigt sie, dass schon Darwin über die Evolution menschlichen Paarungsverhaltens vor allem das zu wissen meinte, was auch den bürgerlichen Idealen einer Zeit entsprach, und dass sich mit dem historischen Verhältnis von Frauen und Männern auch die evolutionspsychologischen Geschlechtertheorien verschoben haben. So zeigt die Autorin auf, wie Wissenschaft und gesellschaftliche Ungleichheit zusammenhängen. Der Inhalt · Sozialpsychologische Attraktivitätsforschung · Evolutionspsychologische Attraktivitätsforschung · Darwins Ästhetik und die Naturalisierung sozialer Ungleichheit · „Gute Gene“ unter immanenter Kritik Die Zielgruppen · Dozierende und Studierende der Psychologie, Sozialwissenschaft allgemein, Gender Studies und Kulturwissenschaft Die Autorin Dr. Nora Ruck ist Marie Curie Fellow am History and Theory of Psychology Program an der York University Toronto und am Department für Psychologie der Sigmund Freud PrivatUniversität Wien.
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    ISBN: 9783658036263
    Language: German
    Pages: Online-Ressource (XIII, 346 S., 1 Abb., online resource)
    Series Statement: Studien zur Migrations- und Integrationspolitik
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    Parallel Title: Druckausg. Kultur, Gesellschaft, Migration
    DDC: 320
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    Keywords: Social sciences ; Migration ; Social Sciences ; Political science. ; Emigration and immigration. ; Political theory. ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Migration
    Abstract: Die reflexive Wende der Migrationsforschung -- Politiken kultureller Differenz -- Transnationale Perspektiven -- Ethnizität und Diversität.
    Abstract: Der Sammelband arbeitet den Beitrag von Reflexivität für das Verständnis der Beziehung von Kultur, Gesellschaft und Migration anhand von drei Schwerpunkten heraus: 1. Politiken kultureller Differenz 2. Transnationale Perspektiven 3. Ethnizität und Diversität. Dafür werden Autorinnen und Autoren mit unterschiedlichen disziplinären Hintergründen aus Deutschland, Österreich, der Schweiz und den USA zusammengeführt. Im Zentrum steht die Beziehung zwischen der intellektuellen Krise, welche die bisherigen Grundbegriffe der Integrations- und Migrationsforschung erfasst hat, und der Entwicklung neuer thematischer Zuschnitte, theoretischer Konzepte und Forschungsansätze. Der Inhalt ·         Die reflexive Wende der Migrationsforschung ·         Politiken kultureller Differenz ·         Transnationale Perspektiven ·         Ethnizität und Diversität   Die Zielgruppen -  sozial- und kulturwissenschaftliche  MigrationsforscherInnen -  Dozierende -  DoktorandInnen -  fortgeschrittene Studierende   Die Herausgeber   Prof. Dr. Boris Nieswand ist als Juniorprofessor für transnationalen Kulturvergleich und Migration am Institut für Soziologie der Universität Tübingen tätig.  PD Dr. Heike Drotbohm ist Privatdozentin an der Universität Freiburg und vertritt dort derzeit den Lehrstuhl Ethnologie.
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    ISBN: 9789462095755
    Language: English
    Pages: Online Ressource (xii, 208 pages)
    Edition: Online-Ausg.
    Series Statement: Teaching Gender
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Gender & pop culture : a text-reader
    DDC: 306.071
    Keywords: Popular culture Study and teaching ; Sex role in mass media ; Popular culture Study and teaching ; Education ; Education (general) ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Popular Culture ; Droit ; Sciences sociales ; Sciences humaines ; Popular culture ; Study and teaching ; Sex role in mass media ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; Cultural Policy ; Social Sciences ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Anthropology ; Cultural ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Konferenzschrift
    Abstract: Gender & Pop Culture provides a foundation for the study of gender, pop culture and media. This comprehensive, interdisciplinary text provides text-book style introductory and concluding chapters written by the editors, seven original contributor chapters on key topics and written in a variety of writing styles, discussion questions, additional resources and more. Coverage includes: - Foundations for studying gender & pop culture (history, theory, methods, key concepts) - Contributor chapters on media and children, advertising, music, television, film, sports, and technology - Ideas for activism and putting this book to use beyond the classroom - Pedagogical Features - Suggestions for further readings on topics covered and international studies of gender and pop culture Gender & Pop Culture was designed with students in mind, to promote reflection and lively discussion. With features found in both textbooks and anthologies, this sleek book can serve as primary or supplemental reading in undergraduate courses across the disciplines that deal with gender, pop culture or media studies
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  • 86
    ISBN: 9789351500865 , 9351500861
    Language: English
    Pages: Online Ressource (xiii, 324 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Global Jihad and America
    DDC: 303.625088297
    Keywords: Terrorism United States ; Jihad ; Islamic fundamentalism ; Terrorism ; Islamic fundamentalism ; Jihad ; Terrorism ; Islamic countries Relations ; Western countries ; Terrorism Prevention ; United States ; War on Terrorism, 2001-2009 ; Islamic fundamentalism ; Terrorism ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; General ; Jihad ; Diplomatic relations ; United States Foreign relations ; Islamic countries ; Islamic countries Foreign relations ; United States ; Islamic countries ; United States ; Islamic countries Foreign relations ; United States Foreign relations ; Islamic countries Foreign relations ; United States Foreign relations ; United States ; Islamic countries ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Global Jihad and America questions the assumption if Islamist terrorism, or "Global Jihad," poses the biggest threat to modern civilization in the East and West. It explores if Islamic and Western civilizations, being "incompatible" to each other, are destined to be at loggerheads. Consequently, the book argues that state-sponsored terrorism and proxy wars-not terrorist acts by "non-state actors"--Will pose the biggest security threat to the world. 〈br style=""text-align
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    Princeton : Princeton University Press
    ISBN: 9781400862344 , 1400862345
    Language: English
    Pages: Online Ressource (283 pages)
    Series Statement: Princeton Legacy Library
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Lansing, Carol Florentine Magnates : Lineage and Faction in a Medieval Commune
    DDC: 305.52230945510902
    Keywords: Nobility Political activity ; History ; To 1500 ; Italy ; Florence ; Guilds Political activity ; History ; To 1500 ; Italy ; Florence ; Nobility Political activity To 1500 ; History ; Guilds Political activity To 1500 ; History ; HISTORY ; General ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Discrimination & Race Relations ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Minority Studies ; Guilds ; Political activity ; Nobility ; Political activity ; Politics and government ; Sociology & Social History ; Social Sciences ; Communities - Social Classes ; History ; Florence (Italy) Politics and government ; To 1421 ; Italy ; Florence ; Florence (Italy) Politics and government To 1421 ; Italy ; Florence ; Electronic books ; Electronic books History
    Abstract: In the 1290s a new guild-based Florentine government placed a group of noble families under severe legal restraints, on the grounds that they were both the most powerful and the most violent and disruptive element in the city. In this colorful portrayal of civic life in medieval Florence, Carol Lansing explores the patrilineal structure and function of these urban families, known as ""magnates."" She shows how they emerged as a class defined not by specific economic interests but by a distinctive culture. During the earlier period of weaker civic institutions, these families built their pow
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  • 88
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    Urbana : University of Illinois Press
    ISBN: 9780252096563 , 0252096568 , 1306980976 , 9781306980975 , 9780252038631 , 0252038630
    Language: English
    Pages: Online Ressource (xi, 188 pages)
    Series Statement: The Asian American experience
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Virtual homelands
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Mallapragada, Madhavi Virtual homelands
    DDC: 305.891411073
    Keywords: East Indians Ethnic identity ; United States ; Online social networks Social aspects ; East Indians Cultural assimilation ; United States ; East Indians Ethnic identity ; Online social networks Social aspects ; East Indians Cultural assimilation ; East Indians Cultural assimilation ; United States ; East Indians Ethnic Identity ; United States ; Online social networks Social aspects ; United States ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Discrimination & Race Relations ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Minority Studies ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Emigration & Immigration ; East Indians ; Cultural assimilation ; East Indians ; Ethnic identity ; Online social networks ; Social aspects ; United States ; Electronic book ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "In Virtual Homelands: Indian Immigrants and Online Cultures in the United States, Mahavi Mallapragada analyzes home pages and other online communities organized by diasporic and immigrant Indians from the late 1990s through the social media period. Engaging the shifting aspects of belonging, immigrant politics, and cultural citizenship by linking the home page, household, and homeland as key sites, Mallapragada illuminates the contours of belonging and reveals how Indian American struggles over it trace back to the web's active mediation in representing, negotiating, and reimagining "home". As Mallapragada shows, ideologies around family and citizenship shift to fit the transnational contexts of the online world and immigration. At the same time, the tactical use of the home page to make gender, racial, and class struggles visible and create new modes for belonging implicates the web within complex political and cultural terrain. On e-commerce, community, and activist sites, the recasting of home and homeland online points to intrusion by public agents such as the state, the law, and immigration systems in the domestic, the private, and the familial. Mallapragada reveals that the home page may mobilize to reproduce conservative narratives of Indian immigrants' familial and citizenship cultures, but the reach of a website extends beyond the textual and discursive to encompass the institutions shaping it, as the web unmakes and remakes ideas of "India" and "America"."--Page 4 of cover
    Abstract: Introduction : recasting home -- Homepage nationalisms : Silicon Indians and curry codes -- Out of place in the domestic space : H4 Indian ladies negotiating belonging -- The wired home : commodified belonging for the transnational family -- Desi networks : linking race, class, and immigration to homeland -- Conclusion : home matters in the age of networks.
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    Princeton : Princeton University Press
    ISBN: 9781400860241 , 1400860245
    Language: English
    Pages: Online Ressource (268 pages)
    Series Statement: Princeton Legacy Library
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Mukerji, Chandra A Fragile Power : Scientists and the State
    DDC: 305.95
    Keywords: Science Social aspects ; United States ; Science and state United States ; Research Finance ; United States ; Federal aid to research United States ; United States ; Science Social aspects ; Science and state ; Research Finance ; Federal aid to research ; SCIENCE ; History ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Discrimination & Race Relations ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Minority Studies ; Federal aid to research ; Research ; Finance ; Science and state ; Science ; Social aspects ; United States ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: When the National Science Foundation funds research about the earth's crust and the Department of Energy supports studies on the disposal of nuclear wastes, what do they expect for their money? Most scientists believe that in such cases the government wants information for immediate use or directions for seeking future benefits from nature. Challenging this oversimplified view, Chandra Mukerji depicts a more complex interdependence between science and the state. She uses vivid examples from the heavily funded field of oceanography, particularly from recent work on seafloor hot springs and o
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  • 90
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    Bradford : Emerald Group Publishing Limited
    ISBN: 9781783508860 , 1783508868
    Language: English
    Pages: Online Ressource (306 pages)
    Series Statement: Research in the Sociology of Sport v. 8
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Young, Kevin Sport, Social Development and Peace
    DDC: 304
    Keywords: Sports Social aspects ; Sports Sociological aspects ; Sports Social aspects ; Sports Sociological aspects ; Sports ; Sports Social aspects ; Sports Sociological aspects ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; Cultural Policy ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Anthropology ; Cultural ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Popular Culture ; Sociology: sport & leisure ; Sociology ; Social Sciences ; Recreation & Sports ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This volume is part of the early systematic inquiry into the analysis of sport as a developmental device. The book features an international roster of global experts. The chapters represent three groups: theory and philosophy, empirical research in 'on-the-ground' case studies, and those using circumspection to construct cases regarding evaluation
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    New York : Bloomsbury Publishing
    ISBN: 1628921536 , 1628921528 , 9781628921533 , 9781628921526
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (193 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Sauter, Molly Coming Swarm : DDOS Actions, Hacktivism, and Civil Disobedience on the Internet
    DDC: 302.23/1
    Keywords: Internet Political aspects ; Denial of service attacks Political aspects ; Hacktivism ; Civil disobedience ; Cyberspace Political aspects ; Public administration ; Political subversion ; Media studies ; PSYCHOLOGY ; Social Psychology ; Civil disobedience ; Cyberspace ; Political aspects ; Hacktivism ; Internet ; Political aspects ; Internet ; Politik ; Gewaltloser Widerstand ; DoS-Attacke ; Politischer Protest ; Sociology & Social History ; Social Sciences ; Social Change ; Internet ; politiska aspekter ; Cyberspace ; politiska aspekter ; Civil olydnad
    Abstract: Chapter 5 Identity, anonymity, and responsibility: DDoS and the personalDDoS and impure dissent; Identity, anonymity, and responsibility within protest; Accessibility in technologically defined tactical spaces; Notes; Chapter 6 LOIC will tear us apart: DDoS tool development and design; The Electronic Disturbance Theater and FloodNet; Anonymous, Operation Payback and LOIC; A forked comparison: abatishchev and NewEraCracker; Changes in the technology; Notes; Chapter 7 Against the man: State and corporate responses to DDoS actions; Terrorism accusations and the CFAA.
    Abstract: GCHQ's rolling thunder and the (re)militarization of the internetThe internet as melded commercial/military space; The avatar nature of online brand presence; Notes; Conclusion: The future of DDoS; Note; Index; Biographies; Foreword by.
    Abstract: Title Page; Additional Praise for the Coming Swarm; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgments; Foreword by ETHAN ZUCKERMAN ; Introduction: Searching for the digital street; The structure of this work; Technical note; Legal note; Notes; Chapter 1 DDoS and Civil Disobedience in historical context; Silence and disruption in the time of constant comment; "Full and free discussion even of ideas we hate"; Notes; Chapter 2 Blockades and blockages: DDoS as direct action; Functional metaphors of geography and physicality; Shouting down your opponent: The censorship critique.
    Abstract: The Euskal Herria Journal and the IGCThe "Deportation class" action; Notes; Chapter 3 Which way to the #press channel? DDoS as media manipulation; Terrorist, hacker, artist, nuisance: The many media reflections of the EDT; Allies in the toywar; Anonymous and the media: Manipulation, entertainment, and readymades; Shadows in the monitor:The CAE's symbolic dissent critique; What does winning look like?; Notes; Chapter 4 Show me what an activist looks like: DDoS as a method of biographical impact; The culture of the Hive; Anonymous' hacker identity; Notes.
    Abstract: What is Hacktivism? In The Coming Swarm, rising star Molly Sauter examines the history, development, theory, and practice of distributed denial of service actions as a tactic of political activism. The internet is a vital arena of communication, self expression, and interpersonal organizing. When there is a message to convey, words to get out, or people to unify, many will turn to the internet as a theater for that activity. As familiar and widely accepted activist tools-petitions, fundraisers, mass letter-writing, call-in campaigns and others-find equivalent practices in the online space
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    Chapel Hill : The University of North Carolina Press
    ISBN: 9781469617923 , 1469617927 , 9781469619811 , 1469619814
    Language: English
    Pages: Online Ressource
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Brownell, Kathryn Cramer Showbiz politics
    DDC: 302.2343097309045
    Keywords: Motion picture industry Political aspects ; History ; 20th century ; United States ; Politics and culture History ; 20th century ; United States ; Motion picture producers and directors Political activity ; United States ; Motion picture actors and actresses Political activity ; United States ; Politics and culture History 20th century ; Motion picture producers and directors Political activity ; Motion picture actors and actresses Political activity ; Motion picture industry Political aspects 20th century ; History ; HISTORY ; United States ; 20th Century ; Motion picture actors and actresses ; Political activity ; Motion picture industry ; Political aspects ; Motion picture producers and directors ; Political activity ; Politics and culture ; Politics and government ; Filmproduktion ; Politik ; Politisches Engagement ; Inszenierung ; Filmschauspieler ; Politik och film, USA ; PSYCHOLOGY ; Social Psychology ; History ; United States Politics and government ; 20th century ; United States Politics and government 20th century ; USA ; Los Angeles- Hollywood ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Conventional wisdom holds that John F. Kennedy was the first celebrity president, in no small part because of his innate television savvy. But, as Kathryn Brownell shows, Kennedy capitalized on a tradition and style rooted in California politics and the Hollywood studio system. Since the 1920s, politicians and professional showmen have developed relationships and built organizations, institutionalizing Hollywood styles, structures, and personalities in the American political process. Brownell explores how similarities developed between the operation of a studio, planning a successful electoral campaign, and ultimately running an administration. Using their business and public relations know-how, figures such as Louis B. Mayer, Bette Davis, Jack Warner, Harry Belafonte, Ronald Reagan, and members of the Rat Pack made Hollywood connections an asset in a political world being quickly transformed by the media. Brownell takes readers behind the camera to explore the negotiations and relationships that developed between key Hollywood insiders and presidential candidates from Dwight Eisenhower to Bill Clinton, analyzing how entertainment replaced party spectacle as a strategy to raise money, win votes, and secure success for all those involved. She demonstrates how Hollywood contributed to the rise of mass-mediated politics, making the twentieth century not just the age of the political consultant, but also the age of showbiz politics
    Abstract: Introduction : put on a show! -- California-made spectacles -- The Hollywood dream machine goes to war -- The glittering robes of entertainment -- Defending the American way of life -- Building a star system in politics -- Asserting the sixth estate -- The razzle dazzle strategy -- Conclusion : the Washington dream machine.
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  • 93
    ISBN: 9781554516865 , 1554516862 , 9781554516872 , 1554516870
    Language: English
    Pages: 128 Seiten , Überwiegend farbig , 29 cm
    DDC: 971.00497
    Keywords: Native peoples Juvenile literature ; Ethnic identity ; Canada ; Native peoples Biography ; Juvenile literature ; Canada ; Native artists Biography ; Juvenile literature ; Canada ; Indians of North America Juvenile literature ; Ethnic identity ; Indians of North America Biography ; Juvenile literature ; Indian artists Biography ; Juvenile literature ; United States ; Autochtones Ouvrages pour la jeunesse ; Identité ethnique ; Canada ; Autochtones Biographies ; Ouvrages pour la jeunesse ; Canada ; Artistes autochtones Biographies ; Ouvrages pour la jeunesse ; Canada ; Indiens d'Amérique Ouvrages pour la jeunesse ; Identité ethnique ; États-Unis ; Indiens d'Amérique Biographies ; Ouvrages pour la jeunesse ; Amérique du Nord ; Artistes indiens d'Amérique Biographies ; Ouvrages pour la jeunesse ; États-Unis ; Indian artists ; Indians of North America ; Indians of North America Ethnic identity ; United States ; Indigenes Volk ; Indianer ; Alltag ; Vorurteil ; Modernität ; Ethnische Identität ; Kunst ; Artistes autochtones Biographies ; Ouvrages pour la jeunesse ; Canada ; Artistes indiens d'Amérique Biographies ; Ouvrages pour la jeunesse ; États-Unis ; Autochtones Biographies ; Ouvrages pour la jeunesse ; Canada ; Autochtones Ouvrages pour la jeunesse ; Identité ethnique ; Canada ; Indian artists ; Indian artists Biography ; Juvenile literature ; United States ; Indians of North America ; Indians of North America Biography ; Juvenile literature ; Indians of North America Ethnic identity ; United States ; Indians of North America Juvenile literature ; Ethnic identity ; Indiens d'Amérique Biographies ; Ouvrages pour la jeunesse ; Amérique du Nord ; Indiens d'Amérique Ouvrages pour la jeunesse ; Identité ethnique ; États-Unis ; Native artists Biography ; Juvenile literature ; Canada ; Native peoples Biography ; Juvenile literature ; Canada ; Native peoples Juvenile literature ; Ethnic identity ; Canada ; Nordamerika ; Kanada ; Young adult literature Biography ; Juvenile works ; Young adult literature Biography ; Juvenile works ; Bildband ; Anthologie ; Jugendbuch ; Nordamerika ; Indianer ; Künstler
    Abstract: In a graphics-intensive, magazine-style format, 50 Native/Indian contributors from Canada and the United States present visual art (photography, drawings, paintings), poems, interviews and rememberances to show what it means to be Native/Indian today. Topics range from stereotypes and discrimination to discussions of the contributors' careers in activism, modelling, music, visual arts and more
    Note: Hier auch später erschienene, unveränderte Nachdrucke , Roots , Battles , Medicines , Dreamcatchers , Foreword , Part I: Roots : I remember , Part 2: Battles : Growing up with Pocahontas , Part 3: Medicines : Watersong , Part 4: Dreamcatchers : Life lessons
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    Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
    ISBN: 9781443871426 , 1443871427 , 9781443866842 , 1443866849
    Language: English
    Pages: Online Ressource (238 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Simour, Lhoussain Recollecting History beyond Borders : Captives, Acrobats, Dancers and the Moroccan-American Narrative of Encounters
    DDC: 305.9
    Keywords: Moroccans History ; United States ; Moroccans Social conditions ; United States ; Moroccans Ethnic identity ; United States ; Moroccans Ethnic identity ; Moroccans Social condition ; Moroccans History ; Performance art ; Cultural studies ; History of other lands ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Discrimination & Race Relations ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Minority Studies ; Moroccans ; Moroccans ; Social conditions ; History ; United States ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; Online-Publikation
    Abstract: Recollecting History beyond Borders looks closely at the experience of Moroccan captives, acrobats and dancing women in America throughout various historical periods. It explores the mobility of Moroccans beyond borders and their cultural interactions with the American self and civilization, and offers a broad discussion on the negotiation of the complex dynamics of representation and on the various discursive ramifications of the cultural contacts initiated by ordinary Moroccan travellers. I
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  • 95
    ISBN: 9783531194011
    Language: German
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (VIII, 353 Seiten) , Diagramme
    Series Statement: SpringerLink
    Series Statement: Bücher
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Behinderung und Migration
    DDC: 305.908
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    Keywords: Social sciences ; Migration ; Developmental psychology ; Social Sciences ; Social work ; Emigration and immigration. ; Social structure. ; Social inequality. ; Sociology. ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Behinderung ; Migration ; Inklusion ; Vielfalt ; Intersektionalität
    Abstract: Inklusion, Diversität und Intersektionalität -- Lebenslagen und Sozialraum -- Schulische Bildung -- Berufliche Bildung und Arbeitsleben -- Anti-/Diskriminierung und Geschlecht.
    Abstract: In den sozialwissenschaftlichen Diskursen um die Konstruktion sozialer Ungleichheitsverhältnisse berühren Fragestellungen der Intersektionalität traditionell den Dreiklang von Ethnizität, Geschlecht und Klasse. Behinderung findet hingegen als Differenzkategorie bislang noch wenig Berücksichtigung. So liegen bislang nur wenige wissenschaftliche Arbeiten zu der Fragestellung vor, wie die Differenz Behinderung mit anderen Differenzen im Kontext von Migration und der damit verbundenen Differenzziehung entlang von nationaler, ethnisch-kultureller Herkunft individuell und gesellschaftlich verschränkt ist. Vor dem Hintergrund der gegenwärtigen bildungs- und sozialpolitischen Perspektiven von Inklusion (Behinderung) und Integration (Migration) sowie der Anerkennung von Verschiedenheit (Diversität) geraten diese Schnittstellen jedoch verstärkt in den Fokus. Der vorliegende Sammelband führt hierzu theoretische Perspektiven und empirische Ergebnisse der Erziehungs- und Sozialwissenschaften, der Sozialen Arbeit, der Gesundheitswissenschaft und der Rechtswissenschaft inter- und transdisziplinär zusammen. Der Inhalt ·         Inklusion, Diversität und Intersektionalität ·         Lebenslagen und Sozialraum ·         Schulische Bildung ·         Berufliche Bildung und Arbeitsleben  ·         Anti-/Diskriminierung und Geschlecht Die Zielgruppen Fachlich Interessierte aus inter- und transdisziplinären Forschungsberei-chen zu Behinderu ng und Migration. Die Herausgeberinnen Dr. Gudrun Wansing ist Professorin für Behinderung und Inklusion an der Universität Kassel. Dr. Manuela Westphal ist Professorin für Sozialisation mit Schwerpunkt Migration und Interkulturelle Bildung an der Universität Kassel.
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    New York, NY : New York University Press
    ISBN: 9781479806294
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource , 2 black and white illustrations
    Series Statement: NYU Series in Social and Cultural Analysis 4
    DDC: 305.2350973
    Keywords: LAW / Media & the Law ; Problem youth United States ; Problem youth ; Teenagers United States ; Teenagers ; Youth Conduct of life ; United States ; Youth Conduct of life
    Abstract: The teenager has often appeared in culture as an anxious figure,the repository for American dreams and worst nightmares, at once on the brinkof success and imminent failure. Spotlighting the "troubled teen" as a site ofpop cultural, medical, and governmental intervention, Chronic Youthtraces the teenager as a figure through which broad threats to the normativeorder have been negotiated and contained. Examining television, popular novels, science journalism, newmedia, and public policy, Julie Passanante Elman shows how the teenager becamea cultural touchstone for shifting notions of able-bodiedness,heteronormativity, and neoliberalism in the late twentieth century. By the late1970s, media industries as well as policymakers began developing new problem-driven‘edutainment’ prominently featuring narratives of disability—from theimmunocompromised The Boy in the Plastic Bubble to ABC’s After SchoolSpecials and teen sick-lit. Although this conjoining of disabilityand adolescence began as a storytelling convention, disability became much morethan a metaphor as the process of medicalizing adolescence intensified by the1990s, with parenting books containing neuro-scientific warnings about theincomplete and volatile "teen brain." Undertaking a cultural history of youththat combines disability, queer, feminist, and comparative media studies, Elmanoffers a provocative new account of how American cultural producers,policymakers, and medical professionals have mobilized discourses of disabilityto cast adolescence as a treatable "condition." By tracing the teen’s unevenpassage from postwar rebel to 21st century patient, Chronic Youth showshow teenagers became a lynchpin for a culture of perpetual rehabilitation andneoliberal governmentality
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    Chicago : The University of Chicago Press
    ISBN: 022613475X , 9780226134758
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (238 pages) , illustrations
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Hamlin, Kimberly A From Eve to evolution
    DDC: 305.420973090/34
    Keywords: Evolution (Biology) and the social sciences History 19th century ; Women's rights History 19th century ; Feminism and science History 19th century ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Discrimination & Race Relations ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Minority Studies ; Evolution (Biology) and the social sciences ; Feminism and science ; Women's rights ; History ; Verenigde Staten ; United States
    Abstract: "From Eve to Evolution provides the first full-length study of American women's responses to evolutionary theory and illuminates the role science played in the nineteenth-century women's rights movement. Kimberly A. Hamlin reveals how a number of nineteenth-century women, raised on the idea that Eve's sin forever fixed women's subordinate status, embraced Darwinian evolution--especially sexual selection theory as explained in The Descent of Man--as an alternative to the creation story in Genesis. Hamlin chronicles the lives and writings of the women who combined their enthusiasm for evolutionary science with their commitment to women's rights, including Antoinette Brown Blackwell, Eliza Burt Gamble, Helen Hamilton Gardener, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. These Darwinian feminists believed evolutionary science proved that women were not inferior to men, that it was natural for mothers to work outside the home, and that women should control reproduction. The practical applications of this evolutionary feminism came to fruition, Hamlin shows, in the early thinking and writing of the American birth control pioneer Margaret Sanger. Much scholarship has been dedicated to analyzing what Darwin and other male evolutionists had to say about women, but very little has been written regarding what women themselves had to say about evolution. From Eve to Evolution adds much-needed female voices to the vast literature on Darwin in America"--Provided by publisher
    Abstract: Introduction: Evolution and the natural order -- Eve's curse -- "The science of feminine humanity" -- Working women and animal mothers -- "Female choice" and the reproductive autonomy of women -- Conclusion.
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    Seattle : University of Washington Press
    ISBN: 9780295993065 , 0295993065 , 0295993073 , 9780295993072
    Language: English
    Pages: Online Ressource
    Edition: First edition
    Series Statement: Studies on ethnic groups in China
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Tenzin, Jinba In the land of the eastern queendom
    DDC: 305.800951
    Keywords: Matrilineal kinship China ; Garze Zangzu Zizhizhou ; Matriarchy China ; Garze Zangzu Zizhizhou ; Ethnicity China ; Garze Zangzu Zizhizhou ; Ethnology China ; Garze Zangzu Zizhizhou ; Matriarchy ; Matrilineal kinship ; Ethnicity ; Ethnology ; Ethnicity Ganzi Zangzu Zizhizhou ; China ; Ethnology Ganzi Zangzu Zizhizhou ; China ; Ganzi Zangzu Zizhizhou (China) Ethnic relations ; Ganzi Zangzu Zizhizhou (China) Social life and customs ; Matriarchy Ganzi Zangzu Zizhizhou ; China ; Matrilineal kinship Ganzi Zangzu Zizhizhou ; China ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Discrimination & Race Relations ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Minority Studies ; HISTORY ; Asia ; China ; Ethnic relations ; Ethnicity ; Ethnology ; Manners and customs ; Matriarchy ; Matrilineal kinship ; Gender & Ethnic Studies ; Social Sciences ; Ethnic & Race Studies ; Garze Zangzu Zizhizhou (China) Social life and customs ; Garze Zangzu Zizhizhou (China) Ethnic relations ; China ; Garze Zangzu Zizhizhou ; Ganzi Zangzu Zizhizhou (China) Ethnic relations ; Ganzi Zangzu Zizhizhou (China) Social life and customs ; Garze Zangzu Zizhizhou (China) Ethnic relations ; Garze Zangzu Zizhizhou (China) Social life and customs ; China ; Garze Zangzu Zizhizhou ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "The story underlying this ethnography began with the recent discovery and commercialization of the remnant of an ancient "queendom" on the border between Sichuan and Tibet. Recorded in classical Chinese texts, this legendary matriarchal domain has attracted not only modern-day tourism but also the vigilance of the Chinese state. Tenzin Jinba's research examines the consequences of the development of the "queendom" label for local ethnic, gender, and political identities and for state-society relations."--Cover
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    Frankfurt am Main : PL Academic Research
    ISBN: 9783653043297 , 3653043298
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (567 Seiten) , Diagramme
    Series Statement: Freiberger Beiträge zur interkulturellen und Wirtschaftskommunikation Band 8
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Chinese culture in a cross-cultural comparison
    DDC: 306.0951
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    Keywords: Corporate culture ; Intercultural communication ; Values ; Business communication ; Corporate culture ; Business communication ; Values ; Intercultural communication ; Volksrepublik China Kultur ; Harmonische Gesellschaft/Harmonische Welt (VR China) ; Kulturelle Identität ; Chinesen (Volksrepublik China) ; Wertesystem ; Weltbild ; Kommunikation ; Wirtschaftliches Verhalten ; Konfliktverhalten ; Interkulturelle Kommunikation ; Interkulturelles Management ; People's Republic of China Culture ; Harmonious Society/Harmonious World (PR of China) ; Cultural identity ; Chinese (People's Republic of China) ; Systems of value ; Views of the world ; Communication ; Economic behaviour ; Conflict behaviour ; Intercultural communication ; Intercultural management ; Konsumverhalten Kollektivismus ; Kulturstandards ; Verhaltensmuster ; Gruppenverhalten ; Interkultureller Konflikt ; Bürokratie ; Frauen ; Literatur ; Internationaler Vergleich/Ländervergleich ; Japan ; Westliche Welt ; Vereinigte Staaten ; Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika ; Deutschland ; Kulturraum ; Taiwan ; Consumer behaviour Collectivism ; Cultural patterns ; Behavioural patterns ; Group behaviour ; Intercultural conflicts ; Bureaucracy ; Women ; Literature ; International/country comparison ; Western World ; United States ; United States of America ; Germany ; Cultural area ; China Civilization ; China Civilization ; Aufsatzsammlung ; China ; Kommunikation ; Konfliktregelung ; Kulturvergleich ; China ; Kulturvergleich ; Kommunikation ; Unternehmenspolitik ; Konfliktregelung
    Abstract: Chinese culture has a very long and extraordinary tradition. With China’s rapid economic growth and a population of more than one billion people, China has become a very important market for many companies. In order to conduct business in a particular country, it is necessary to also understand the culture of that country. After all, culture influences people’s behavior and communication – also in the world of business. That is why an understanding of a country’s culture is crucial when communicating with all relevant stakeholders including its consumers, businesses, employees, and government authorities. This eighth volume of the Freiberger Beiträge seeks to provide some essential insights into Chinese culture to help improve transactions and relationships with Chinese stakeholders. The contributing authors help explain the various facets of Chinese culture revolving around communication, business negotiations, and conflict management.
    Description / Table of Contents: ""Cover ""; ""Acknowledgement""; ""Preface""; ""Table of Contents""; ""General Introduction:Chinese Culture and the World of Business. Michael B. Hinner""; ""Introduction to The People�s Republic of China:Historical Development, Cultural Legacy, and Contemporaneity. By Edwin R. McDaniel""; ""Introduction to Traditional Value Orientations and Argumentative Tendencies in Chinese Societies. By Ling Chen and Jung Hui Becky Yeh""; ""Introduction to Assumptions of Personhood in Discourse about Chinese Identity in Malaysia. By Ee Lin Lee""
    Description / Table of Contents: ""Introduction to Europe versus Asia: Truth versus Virtue. By Geert Hofstede""""Introduction to Beyond Cultural Differences:An Introduction of Eastern and Western Perspectives. By Young Yun Kim""; ""Introduction to Chinese Communication Theory and Practice. By Marieke de Mooij""; ""Introduction to On the Chinese Traditional Acceptance of Information from the View of Contemporary Communication Theory. By Peiren Shao""; ""Introduction to The “Harmony� Philosophy in Chinese Culture and Its International Communication. By Sanjiu Yan and Feng Liu""
    Description / Table of Contents: ""Introduction to Harmony as the Foundation of Chinese Communication. By Guo-Ming Chen""""Introduction to A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Chinese and Japanese Communication Styles: Focusing on Small Group Discussion. By Teruyuki Kume, Noriko Hasegawa, Hongtao Zhang""; ""Introduction to The Change in Space and Time of the Stage in Chinese Contemporary Drama. By Xuying Wang and Junhao Hong""; ""Introduction to Portraits of the Woman Warrior: Cultural Values in Disney and Chinese Stories of Mulan. By Jing Yin""
    Description / Table of Contents: ""Introduction to An Examination of Value Changes in Contemporary China through Literature and Media Products. By Mei Zhong""""Introduction to A Study of Chinese Cultural Values and Chinese Identity through Cultural Fare Consumption. By Mei Zhong, Hongmei Shen and Li Gong""; ""Introduction to Consumer Relations in Business to Consumer (B2C) Electronic Commerce Environments: A Study of Taiwan and the United States. By Ming-Yi Wu""; ""Introduction to Managing China�s Millennials:Considerations for Multinationals. By Morris A. Shapero""
    Description / Table of Contents: ""Introduction to The Voices of Chinese Students in the 2+2 Programme China and Germany. By Jun Xu and Eileen KÃ?pper""""Introduction to The Evolving Dimension of Collectivism in China. By James W. Neuliep""; ""Introduction to An Integrated Analysis of Cultural Similarities and Differences in Supportive Communication. By Hairong Feng""; ""Introduction to Sino-Western Business Negotiator Credibility, Expectancy, and Culture Perceived in the Eyes of the Counterparts: A Johari Window Comparison. By Vivian C. Sheer""
    Description / Table of Contents: ""Introduction to A Study on Chinese American Cultural Differences in Interpersonal Conflict Management. By Paul S. N. Lee""
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    ISBN: 9781306564830 , 9781315612386
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (160 Seiten)
    Series Statement: The cultural politics of media and popular culture
    DDC: 306.0973
    Keywords: American literature History and criticism ; Imperialism in literature ; War in literature ; Gothic fiction (Literary genre) ; Popular culture ; LITERARY CRITICISM American ; General ; American literature ; Diplomatic relations ; Gothic fiction (Literary genre) ; Imperialism in literature ; Popular culture ; War in literature ; United States Foreign relations ; 21st century ; United States
    Abstract: Drawing on a rich array of texts from a long history of the gothic, this book contends that the doom faced by the world in popular culture is related to the current global instability, renegotiation of worldwide power and the American bid for hegemony. Revealing the ways in which images of destruction and social upheaval both query the violence with which the US has asserted itself locally and globally, and feed the longing for stable imperial structures, this book will be of interest to scholars and students of popular culture, cultural and media studies, literary and visual studies and socio
    Note: Includes bibliographical references and index. - Print version record
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