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  • Mr. Social Security

    The Life of Wilbur J. Cohen

    JFK tagged him “Mr. Social Security.” LBJ praised him as the “planner, architect, builder and repairman on every major piece of social legislation [since 1935].” The New York Times called him “one of the country’s foremost technicians in public welfare.” Time portrayed him as a man of “boundless energy, infectious enthusiasm, and a drive for action.” His name was Wilbur Cohen.For half a century ... Leer más

    $23.99 USD

  • Making Social Welfare Policy in America

    Three Case Studies since 1950

    American social welfare policy has produced a health system with skyrocketing costs, a disability insurance program that consigns many otherwise productive people to lives of inactivity, and a welfare program that attracts wide criticism. Making Social Welfare Policy in America explains how this happened by examining the historical development of three key programs—Social Security Disability ... Leer más

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  • Mass Appeal

    The Formative Age of the Movies, Radio, and TV

    Series series Cambridge Essential Histories
    Mass Appeal describes the changing world of American popular culture from the first sound movies through the age of television. In short vignettes, the book reveals the career patterns of people who became big movie, TV, or radio stars. Eddie Cantor and Al Jolson symbolize the early stars of sound movies. Groucho Marx and Fred Astaire represent the movie stars of the 1930s, and Jack Benny stands ... Leer más

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  • The Other Welfare

    Supplemental Security Income and U.S. Social Policy

    The Other Welfare offers the first comprehensive history of Supplemental Security Income (SSI), from its origins as part of President Nixon's daring social reform efforts to its pivotal role in the politics of the Clinton administration. Enacted into law in 1972, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) marked the culmination of liberal social and economic policies that began during the New Deal. The ... Leer más

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  • Advances in Pediatrics 2018

    Advances in Pediatrics 2018

    Series Libro Volume 65-1 - Advances
    Each year, Advances in Pediatrics focuses on providing current clinical information on important topics in pediatrics. This year, Dr. Carol Berkowitz has taken over as Editor, and she and her new editorial board have assembled top authors to provide updates on the following topics: Evaluation and Management of Febrile Infants < 3 months of age; Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Ultrasonography; The ... Leer más

    $141.99 USD

  • Advances in Pediatrics 2017

    Advances in Pediatrics 2017

    Series Libro 2017 - Advances
    Advances in Pediatrics reviews the most current practices in pediatrics. A distinguished editorial board, led by Dr. Carol Berkowitz, identifies key areas of major progress and controversy and invites expert pediatricians to contribute original articles devoted to these topics. These insightful overviews bring concepts to a clinical level and explore their everyday impact on patient care. Topics ... Leer más

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  • Something Happened

    A Political and Cultural Overview of the Seventies

    In both the literal and metaphorical senses, it seemed as if 1970s America was running out of gas. The decade not only witnessed long lines at gas stations but a citizenry that had grown weary and disillusioned. High unemployment, runaway inflation, and the energy crisis, caused in part by U.S. dependence on Arab oil, characterized an increasingly bleak economic situation.As Edward D. Berkowitz ... Leer más

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  • Art Therapy and Social Action

    Treating the World's Wounds

    Art Therapy and Social Action is an exciting exploration of how professionals can incorporate the techniques and approaches of art therapy in their work to address social problems. Examining the expanding role of art practitioner as social activist, leading art therapists and other professionals show how creative methods can be used effectively to resolve conflicts, manage aggression, heal trauma ... Leer más

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  • A World of Meta-Organizations

    Meta-organizations – organizations with other organizations as members – are everywhere. They exert significant influence over markets, public policies and their own members.In this insightful book, the authors argue that the contemporary world cannot be fully understood without understanding how meta-organizations function. They explain why meta-organizations are established, what they do and how ... Leer más

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    The United States from Watergate to Bush v. Gore

    Series series Oxford History of the United States
    In Restless Giant, acclaimed historical author James Patterson provides a crisp, concise assessment of the twenty-seven years between the resignation of Richard Nixon and the election of George W. Bush in a sweeping narrative that seamlessly weaves together social, cultural, political, economic, and international developments. We meet the era's many memorable figures and explore the "culture wars" ... Leer más

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  • Oscar Wars

    A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears

    The author of the New York Times bestseller Her Again: Becoming Meryl Streep returns with a lively history of the Academy Awards, focusing on the brutal battles, the starry rivalries, and the colorful behind-the-scenes Hollywood drama.America does not have royalty. It has the Academy Awards. For nine decades, perfectly coiffed starlets, debonair leading men, and producers with gold in their eyes ... Leer más

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  • ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases and Disabilities

    The fourth edition of ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases and Disabilities reveals common ground between medical and exercise professionals, creating a more collaborative approach to patient care. Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) with contributions from a specialized team of experts, this text presents a framework for optimizing patients’ and ... Leer más

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