Author: Paul Kivel
Publisher: New Society Publishers
ISBN: 1550924958
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
In 2008 the United States elected its first black president, and recent polls show that only twenty-two percent of white people in the United States believe that racism is a major societal problem. On the surface, it may seem to be in decline. However, the evidence of discrimination persists throughout our society. Segregation and inequalities in education, housing, health care, and the job market continue to be the norm. Post 9/11, increased insecurity and fear have led to an epidemic of the scapegoating and harassment of people of color. Uprooting Racism offers a framework for understanding institutional racism. It provides practical suggestions, tools, examples, and advice on how white people can intervene in interpersonal and organizational situations to work as allies for racial justice. Completely revised and updated, this expanded third edition directly engages the reader through questions, exercises, and suggestions for action, and takes a detailed look at current issues such as affirmative action, immigration, and health care. It also includes a wealth of information about specific cultural groups such as Muslims, people with mixed-heritage, Native Americans, Jews, recent immigrants, Asian Americans, and Latinos. Previous editions of Uprooting Racism have sold more than fifty thousand copies. Accessible, personal, supportive, and practical, this book is ideal for students, community activists, teachers, youth workers, and anyone interested in issues of diversity, multiculturalism, and social justice. Paul Kivel is an award-winning author and an accomplished trainer and speaker. He has been a social justice activist, a nationally and internationally recognized anti-racism educator, and an innovative leader in violence prevention for over forty years.
Uprooting Racism
Author: Paul Kivel
Publisher: New Society Publishers
ISBN: 1550924958
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
In 2008 the United States elected its first black president, and recent polls show that only twenty-two percent of white people in the United States believe that racism is a major societal problem. On the surface, it may seem to be in decline. However, the evidence of discrimination persists throughout our society. Segregation and inequalities in education, housing, health care, and the job market continue to be the norm. Post 9/11, increased insecurity and fear have led to an epidemic of the scapegoating and harassment of people of color. Uprooting Racism offers a framework for understanding institutional racism. It provides practical suggestions, tools, examples, and advice on how white people can intervene in interpersonal and organizational situations to work as allies for racial justice. Completely revised and updated, this expanded third edition directly engages the reader through questions, exercises, and suggestions for action, and takes a detailed look at current issues such as affirmative action, immigration, and health care. It also includes a wealth of information about specific cultural groups such as Muslims, people with mixed-heritage, Native Americans, Jews, recent immigrants, Asian Americans, and Latinos. Previous editions of Uprooting Racism have sold more than fifty thousand copies. Accessible, personal, supportive, and practical, this book is ideal for students, community activists, teachers, youth workers, and anyone interested in issues of diversity, multiculturalism, and social justice. Paul Kivel is an award-winning author and an accomplished trainer and speaker. He has been a social justice activist, a nationally and internationally recognized anti-racism educator, and an innovative leader in violence prevention for over forty years.
Publisher: New Society Publishers
ISBN: 1550924958
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
In 2008 the United States elected its first black president, and recent polls show that only twenty-two percent of white people in the United States believe that racism is a major societal problem. On the surface, it may seem to be in decline. However, the evidence of discrimination persists throughout our society. Segregation and inequalities in education, housing, health care, and the job market continue to be the norm. Post 9/11, increased insecurity and fear have led to an epidemic of the scapegoating and harassment of people of color. Uprooting Racism offers a framework for understanding institutional racism. It provides practical suggestions, tools, examples, and advice on how white people can intervene in interpersonal and organizational situations to work as allies for racial justice. Completely revised and updated, this expanded third edition directly engages the reader through questions, exercises, and suggestions for action, and takes a detailed look at current issues such as affirmative action, immigration, and health care. It also includes a wealth of information about specific cultural groups such as Muslims, people with mixed-heritage, Native Americans, Jews, recent immigrants, Asian Americans, and Latinos. Previous editions of Uprooting Racism have sold more than fifty thousand copies. Accessible, personal, supportive, and practical, this book is ideal for students, community activists, teachers, youth workers, and anyone interested in issues of diversity, multiculturalism, and social justice. Paul Kivel is an award-winning author and an accomplished trainer and speaker. He has been a social justice activist, a nationally and internationally recognized anti-racism educator, and an innovative leader in violence prevention for over forty years.
Life Without Disease
Author: William B. Schwartz
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520221734
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
A jarring vision of a medical utopia--drawing on the last half-century of medical advancement during which genetic intervention has taken a greater role in the prevention of disease.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520221734
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
A jarring vision of a medical utopia--drawing on the last half-century of medical advancement during which genetic intervention has taken a greater role in the prevention of disease.
How to Run the World
Author: Parag Khanna
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0679604286
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Here is a stunning and provocative guide to the future of international relations—a system for managing global problems beyond the stalemates of business versus government, East versus West, rich versus poor, democracy versus authoritarianism, free markets versus state capitalism. Written by the most esteemed and innovative adventurer-scholar of his generation, Parag Khanna’s How to Run the World posits a chaotic modern era that resembles the Middle Ages, with Asian empires, Western militaries, Middle Eastern sheikhdoms, magnetic city-states, wealthy multinational corporations, elite clans, religious zealots, tribal hordes, and potent media seething in an ever more unpredictable and dangerous storm. But just as that initial “dark age” ended with the Renaissance, Khanna believes that our time can become a great and enlightened age as well—only, though, if we harness our technology and connectedness to forge new networks among governments, businesses, and civic interest groups to tackle the crises of today and avert those of tomorrow. With his trademark energy, intellect, and wit, Khanna reveals how a new “mega-diplomacy” consisting of coalitions among motivated technocrats, influential executives, super-philanthropists, cause-mopolitan activists, and everyday churchgoers can assemble the talent, pool the money, and deploy the resources to make the global economy fairer, rebuild failed states, combat terrorism, promote good governance, deliver food, water, health care, and education to those in need, and prevent environmental collapse. With examples taken from the smartest capital cities, most progressive boardrooms, and frontline NGOs, Khanna shows how mega-diplomacy is more than an ad hoc approach to running a world where no one is in charge—it is the playbook for creating a stable and self-correcting world for future generations. How to Run the World is the cutting-edge manifesto for diplomacy in a borderless world.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0679604286
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Here is a stunning and provocative guide to the future of international relations—a system for managing global problems beyond the stalemates of business versus government, East versus West, rich versus poor, democracy versus authoritarianism, free markets versus state capitalism. Written by the most esteemed and innovative adventurer-scholar of his generation, Parag Khanna’s How to Run the World posits a chaotic modern era that resembles the Middle Ages, with Asian empires, Western militaries, Middle Eastern sheikhdoms, magnetic city-states, wealthy multinational corporations, elite clans, religious zealots, tribal hordes, and potent media seething in an ever more unpredictable and dangerous storm. But just as that initial “dark age” ended with the Renaissance, Khanna believes that our time can become a great and enlightened age as well—only, though, if we harness our technology and connectedness to forge new networks among governments, businesses, and civic interest groups to tackle the crises of today and avert those of tomorrow. With his trademark energy, intellect, and wit, Khanna reveals how a new “mega-diplomacy” consisting of coalitions among motivated technocrats, influential executives, super-philanthropists, cause-mopolitan activists, and everyday churchgoers can assemble the talent, pool the money, and deploy the resources to make the global economy fairer, rebuild failed states, combat terrorism, promote good governance, deliver food, water, health care, and education to those in need, and prevent environmental collapse. With examples taken from the smartest capital cities, most progressive boardrooms, and frontline NGOs, Khanna shows how mega-diplomacy is more than an ad hoc approach to running a world where no one is in charge—it is the playbook for creating a stable and self-correcting world for future generations. How to Run the World is the cutting-edge manifesto for diplomacy in a borderless world.
Uprooting Racism
Author: Paul Kivel
Publisher: New Society Publishers
ISBN: 0865716889
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
Challenges mainstream opinions about the decline of racism, outlining a framework for understanding institutional racism while explaining how white activists can intervene in interpersonal and organizational situations to minimize discrimination against marginalized members of society. Original.
Publisher: New Society Publishers
ISBN: 0865716889
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
Challenges mainstream opinions about the decline of racism, outlining a framework for understanding institutional racism while explaining how white activists can intervene in interpersonal and organizational situations to minimize discrimination against marginalized members of society. Original.
Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven but Nobody Wants to Die: Bioethics and the Transformation of Health Care in America
Author: Amy Gutmann
Publisher: Liveright Publishing
ISBN: 1631495224
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
NOW FEATURING A NEW AFTERWORD, "PANDEMIC ETHICS" From two eminent scholars comes a provocative examination of bioethics and our culture’s obsession with having it all without paying the price. Shockingly, the United States has among the lowest life expectancies and highest infant mortality rates of any high-income nation, yet, as Amy Gutmann and Jonathan D. Moreno show, we spend twice as much per capita on medical care without insuring everyone. A “remarkable, highly readable journey” (Judy Woodruff ) sure to become a classic on bioethics, Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven but Nobody Wants to Die explores the troubling contradictions between expanding medical research and neglecting human rights, from testing anthrax vaccines on children to using brain science for marketing campaigns. Providing “a clear and compassionate presentation” (Library Journal) of such complex topics as radical changes in doctor-patient relations, legal controversies over in vitro babies, experiments on humans, unaffordable new drugs, and limited access to hospice care, this urgent and incisive history is “required reading for anyone with a heartbeat” (Andrea Mitchell).
Publisher: Liveright Publishing
ISBN: 1631495224
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
NOW FEATURING A NEW AFTERWORD, "PANDEMIC ETHICS" From two eminent scholars comes a provocative examination of bioethics and our culture’s obsession with having it all without paying the price. Shockingly, the United States has among the lowest life expectancies and highest infant mortality rates of any high-income nation, yet, as Amy Gutmann and Jonathan D. Moreno show, we spend twice as much per capita on medical care without insuring everyone. A “remarkable, highly readable journey” (Judy Woodruff ) sure to become a classic on bioethics, Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven but Nobody Wants to Die explores the troubling contradictions between expanding medical research and neglecting human rights, from testing anthrax vaccines on children to using brain science for marketing campaigns. Providing “a clear and compassionate presentation” (Library Journal) of such complex topics as radical changes in doctor-patient relations, legal controversies over in vitro babies, experiments on humans, unaffordable new drugs, and limited access to hospice care, this urgent and incisive history is “required reading for anyone with a heartbeat” (Andrea Mitchell).
Class
Author: Paul Fussell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671792253
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
This book describes the living-room artifacts, clothing styles, and intellectual proclivities of American classes from top to bottom.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671792253
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
This book describes the living-room artifacts, clothing styles, and intellectual proclivities of American classes from top to bottom.
From Poverty to Power
Author: Duncan Green
Publisher: Oxfam
ISBN: 0855985933
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 540
Book Description
Offers a look at the causes and effects of poverty and inequality, as well as the possible solutions. This title features research, human stories, statistics, and compelling arguments. It discusses about the world we live in and how we can make it a better place.
Publisher: Oxfam
ISBN: 0855985933
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 540
Book Description
Offers a look at the causes and effects of poverty and inequality, as well as the possible solutions. This title features research, human stories, statistics, and compelling arguments. It discusses about the world we live in and how we can make it a better place.
Uproot Healthcare
Author: J. Deane Waldman
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1426922884
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
If you work anywhere in healthcare, Uproot Healthcare was written to you and about you. It answers two constant nagging questions. [Why does the system I work for make it hard to care for people? [What can I do to fix my most critically ill patient - healthcare? If you are not directly involved in healthcare, Uproot Healthcare was written for you. The author can give you one guarantee: some day you will need healthcare. When that day comes, you will want a system that provides error-free, high quality care; that you can easily access; that we can all afford; and that offers better outcomes tomorrow than it does today. Uproot Healthcare shows you how to get involved so you can get what you need and want. Uproot Healthcare does not offer Waldman's answer, another fix that fails, or some "solution" imposed on us from above. It provides the foundation for a discussion on healthcare, to create a national consensus, and for us to make healthcare work for everyone, not easily nor quickly, but surely.
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1426922884
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
If you work anywhere in healthcare, Uproot Healthcare was written to you and about you. It answers two constant nagging questions. [Why does the system I work for make it hard to care for people? [What can I do to fix my most critically ill patient - healthcare? If you are not directly involved in healthcare, Uproot Healthcare was written for you. The author can give you one guarantee: some day you will need healthcare. When that day comes, you will want a system that provides error-free, high quality care; that you can easily access; that we can all afford; and that offers better outcomes tomorrow than it does today. Uproot Healthcare shows you how to get involved so you can get what you need and want. Uproot Healthcare does not offer Waldman's answer, another fix that fails, or some "solution" imposed on us from above. It provides the foundation for a discussion on healthcare, to create a national consensus, and for us to make healthcare work for everyone, not easily nor quickly, but surely.
Crisis in Africa and the U.S. Response
Author: United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Hunger
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Economic assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Economic assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
The Cancer in the American Healthcare System
Author: Dr. Deane Waldman, MD MBA
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
ISBN: 1681813815
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
“Expecting Washington to fix healthcare is like waiting for cancer to cure cancer.” – Dr. Deane Waldman A cancer is devouring the U.S. healthcare system. Is there a cure? America: are you confused, scared … or mad as hell? Before you give up in disgust, read The Cancer in the American Healthcare System. You’ll discover: * Why health care is both less affordable and much less available… * Where all those trillions of “healthcare” dollars go… * Who the real bad guys are… * Why Obamacare can’t and won’t help you… *How to regain control over your own health care… Praise for multiple award-winning The Cancer in Healthcare (2012) “Easy, entertaining read, will make the Bad Guys squirm. Dr. Waldman’s style is lively and lucid, and the book is packed with facts. It is not just another boring recital of platitudes. His real life examples leave no doubt as to how absurd and sick the system is. …Read it an weep, laugh, or both.” – DR. JANE ORIENT, FORMER PRESIDENT, ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS “This book is easy … to understand, but does not lack real fact-based academic rigor. It is a fast fun read, that will help you get a better understanding of the issues with the healthcare system iin the United States. Five stars.” – S. POWER, AMAZON TOP 500 REVIEWER
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
ISBN: 1681813815
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
“Expecting Washington to fix healthcare is like waiting for cancer to cure cancer.” – Dr. Deane Waldman A cancer is devouring the U.S. healthcare system. Is there a cure? America: are you confused, scared … or mad as hell? Before you give up in disgust, read The Cancer in the American Healthcare System. You’ll discover: * Why health care is both less affordable and much less available… * Where all those trillions of “healthcare” dollars go… * Who the real bad guys are… * Why Obamacare can’t and won’t help you… *How to regain control over your own health care… Praise for multiple award-winning The Cancer in Healthcare (2012) “Easy, entertaining read, will make the Bad Guys squirm. Dr. Waldman’s style is lively and lucid, and the book is packed with facts. It is not just another boring recital of platitudes. His real life examples leave no doubt as to how absurd and sick the system is. …Read it an weep, laugh, or both.” – DR. JANE ORIENT, FORMER PRESIDENT, ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS “This book is easy … to understand, but does not lack real fact-based academic rigor. It is a fast fun read, that will help you get a better understanding of the issues with the healthcare system iin the United States. Five stars.” – S. POWER, AMAZON TOP 500 REVIEWER