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|  | | A Man of the Twentieth Century
Recollections of Warren V. Keller, a Nebraskan as told to Rosemarie Keller Skaine and James C. Skaine
_A Man of the Twentieth Century_ is about the life and times of Warren V. Keller of Grand Island, Nebraska. Keller was born in 1900 in Mason City, Nebraska and wrote his recollections when he was 99. His experiences are interesting and reflect the great changes that occurred in so many parts of our society in the 20th Century. Warren Keller died in October 1999. He was a remarkable person who lived in remarkable times. | |  | | Abuse: An Encyclopedia of Causes, Consequences, and Treatment
Advance Orders Only. This timely volume shows how abuse impacts every segment of society—and how society is seeking effective ways to respond. -- The Publisher (ebook 978-1-61069-515-2)
From the Publisher:
• Offers an introductory essay that places the
subject in context and provides a framework
within which to study and understand abuse
• Features entries from leading scholars who
provide a contemporary approach to the issues
• Covers a wide range of types of abuse,
individuals and organizations affected by abuse,
and people working to reduce and eliminate abuse
• Includes summaries of laws that apply to
various forms of abuse
• Provides a "topic finder" to assist readers in
locating information relative to particular types
of abuse. | |  | | Abuse: An Encyclopedia of Causes, Consequences, and Treatments
This comprehensive encyclopedia explores abuse in all its forms—physical, sexual, emotional, and verbal—among a variety of age and demographic groups from children to the elderly to the disabled. It sheds light on causes and symptoms of abuse, examines lasting impacts, and suggests avenues for prevention and treatment
Specific topics of concern to a secondary school audience include bullying and cyberbullying; abuse of those in same-sex relationships; and sexual abuse through rape, date rape, incest, and sexting. Elder abuse, which has become of greater concern as our society ages, is covered, as are domestic abuse, child abuse, and abduction. Through up-to-date entries by expert contributors, readers will learn about the causes and results of specific types of abuse, as well as their legal and sociological dimensions. The title will also serve as a gateway to further study—and as a resource for readers see | |  | | Female Genital Mutilation: Legal, Cultural and Medical Issues
Illustrations, maps, tables, notes, appendices, bibliography, index.
The practice of FGM is not limited to Africa. The World Health Organization finds it occurs in many parts of the world.
Female genital mutilation (FGM) occurs in many parts of the world, but especially in Africa. It is a cultural practice thought to have been established centuries ago, though its origins appear to have been lost in the past. International efforts to eliminate it also have a long history. As early as the 17th century, Christian missionaries and colonial administrations in Africa attempted to prevent the practice. Today, efforts to eradicate FGM are under way within and outside of practicing cultures. This book discusses the definition and types of FGM and explores the common justifications fo | |  | | Female Suicide Bombers
Photographs, appendices, notes, bibliography, glossary, index, softcover, $35.
Description
Celebrated as liberators and martyrs by those who support their cause, denounced as terrorists by their opponents, suicide bombers have become all too common in violent conflicts worldwide. The female suicide bomber is a relative newcomer to the landscapes of war, but more and more women are being recruited for self-sacrifice.
This work discusses the history of suicide bombing and profiles the female suicide bomber. It raises the question of why women are increasingly used as bombers and explores the Western societal biases that tend to cast women in nonviolent ro | |  | | Paternity and American Law
Family form is changing and the law is struggling to keep pace.
A father's role in the family has been defined in various ways throughout the history of the United States. Today the line is skewed, as more often the establishment of paternity becomes a difficult process no longer defined by the old standards of marriage or adoption. br />
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This text discusses the changes in paternity laws over time and the ways in which each era's societal norms have been reflected in those laws. Custody, legitimacy, adoption and paternity are examined from a legal standpoint. Child support, visitation scheduling and third party parenting and visitation rights | |  | | Power and Gender
Presents a thorough examination of the issue of sexual harassment in the United States.
The book first defines sexual harassment, including operational, sociological and legal definitions, and then provides a history of the issue in the United States and a theoretical framework of why harassment occurs. This is followed by a look at the legal dimension of the problem, with a discussion of pertinent federal and state laws and decisions. The incidence and settings (e.g., workplace, housing, religious institutions) are next examined, followed by chapters on sexual harassment in the government, the military, and in education. The book concludes with discussions of strategies for t | |  | | Sexual Assault in the US Military: The Battle within America's Armed Forces
This book provides an in-depth analysis of sexual assault in the military from historical and contemporary perspectives, offering suggestions that could change the existing culture and approaches that will reduce or eliminate sexual assault in the armed forces.
From the publisher, ABC-CLIO/Praeger
"Sexual assault has been an aspect of the U.S. military historically and is today widely recognized as a significant problem with far-reaching repercussions. How does sexual assault negatively impact not only the victims themselves but also the U.S. military's strength, readiness, and morale? This book answers these questions and documents the problems with reporting and prosecuting sexual assault complaints within our armed forces, examines the current policy and laws to identify what changes are needed, and analyzes recent efforts to prevent sexu | |  | | Suicide Warfare: Culture, the Military, and the Individual as a Weapon
This book emphasizes the relationship of culture, the military, and the individual because suicide warfare does not occur in a vacuum. Available as an ebook: 978-0-313-39865-0.
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"Suicide warfare has expanded over the years and become a global phenomenon. In some parts of the world, it has become rooted in the fabric of society. Westerners often find it difficult to grasp why someone would be willing to sacrifice their life in order to take the lives of others. i>Suicide Warfare: Culture, the Military, and the Individual as a Weapon/i> provides a thorough examination of the topic that enables readers to understand the justification for suicide warfare and better appreciate how the ideology of the individuals and organizations that resort to suicide war | |  | | The Cuban Family: Custom and Change in an Era of Hardship
This work explores how relationships of blood, marriage, sex, and residence work in each type of Cuban family, particularly as it is affected by Cuba’s struggle to transform its economy. It also examines historical perspectives on the contemporary Cuban family, ethnicity and race, marriage, the extended family, family rights, the emigrating family, United States' citizenship issues, religion, and the Cuban-American family.
Tables list such details as population numbers, age, life expectancy, growth, birth, and death rates, immigration and mortality rates, HIV rates, and literacy. The book also includes narratives of childhood memories from pre-revolutionary Cuba to the late 20th century, providing fresh insights into the cultural value attached to the family.
Also in ebook: 978-0-7864-8175-0.
From Chapter 4, p. 74: "Cuba’s socialist government is wrestling with many of the same challenges to family life as the rest of the world. Family form is not consistent and is in a state of flux. Perhaps the Cuban American Alliance Education Fund’s report described the country’s emphasis best. Social concerns are prioritized within the structure of the political system and directed toward different sectors of society -- children, youth, women, seniors, and the disabled. The legal emphasis on equality of men and women and of children and the obligation of parents to pr | |  | | The Women of Afghanistan Under the Taliban
_The Women of Afghanistan Under the Taliban_ describes life as it is now for women in Afghanistan. Ebook ISBN: 978-0-7864-8174-3.
Even though the people of Afghanistan have in general suffered under the Taliban, women live especially difficult lives, enduring terrible hardships. They are denied basic human rights and kept in seclusion. This work addresses the religion, revolution, and national identity of Afghan women and discusses their political and religious place, thus elevating our understanding of their abuse, imprisonment and murder, and offering a basis for their rehabilitation. Powerful and moving interviews with Afghan women, conducted and translated by the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanist | |  | | Women at War
Women at War presents historical and present-day information on women in combat. Also in ebook:978-0-7864-8173-6
After defining exactly what is meant by "war" and "combat," _Women at War_ presents historical and present-day views of the involvement of women in the military. The impact of regulations on women in combat is analyzed, as is the role of the American public in the controversy. Female combat is put into context with sociological theory; also discussed are readiness, cohesion, ability, sexuality, equal opportunity and family issues.
| |  | | Women College Basketball Coaches
_Women College Basketball Coaches_ traces history since 1892 through the current day. Selected women coaches are profiled along with contributors to the game. Also in ebook: 978-0-7864-5082-4.
Tall, powerful athletes surge toward the goal in the last seconds of a fiercely fought game, providing excitement to an arena full of basketball fans. Increasingly, challenging games like this are being played by women's college teams. With the passage of Title IX and the success of the WNBA (Women's National Basketball League), women's college teams have received more support and attention both from academic institutions and basketball fans. One of the primary reasons for the growing interest in women's college basketball is the dedication of the women who coach these student athletes to p | |  | | Women in Combat: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
This book is published with ABC-CLIO/Greenwood. It is also sold as an ebook. It is released. The Publisher submitted the following description to book sellers.
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Roughly 20 percent of today's U.S. military force are women. During the Persian Gulf War, 41,000 women were deployed to the Middle East, many of them exposed to enemy fire and possible capture. Yet nearly 20 years later, the controversy over whether—and in what capacity—female soldiers should be deployed continues.
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Women have been excluded from combat rol | |  | | Women of Afghanistan in the Post-Taliban Era: How Lives Have Changed . . .
photos, map, glossary, notes, bibliography, index, softcover
For the women of Afghanistan, remarkable milestones have been achieved since the overthrow of the oppressive Taliban rule in 2001. The gender order has gone through several changes in just a few years, and those changes have brought a wealth of new opportunities and roles for women living and working in Afghanistan. Whereas Afghan women had been largely confined to their homes and prohibited from actively participating in society under the Taliban, these women are now re-entering the workforce, and are employed in education, government, private businesses, or working their own farmland alon | |  | | Women Political Leaders in Africa
In Africa, women leaders have a strong legacy. Female pharaohs ruled ancient Egypt, queens and queen mothers have reigned throughout contemporary Africa, and women across the continent have led modern liberation movements. This book’s wide-ranging examination of African women leaders focuses especially on women in elected or appointed national government positions. The author provides an extensive analysis of the progress made by women leaders in each individual country, as well as an overall analysis of the historical role of women in African governments. In addition, the book offers |
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