Gale (Firm)
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Disability discrimination occurs when people with physical or mental disabilities are given fewer opportunities or unfairly treated because of their disabilities. Examples can be found in schools that don't make accommodations for disabled students, buildings that are hard to maneuver in, and workplaces that keep people with disabilities from advancing. Disability Discrimination in Society examines what this discrimination entails, how it is manifested,...
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"People of color must endure racial discrimination even as others may be blind to it. There is a lot of statistical data showing American institutions treat citizens very differently based on race. Many individuals believe this widespread racial discrimination occurs in numerous ways, from racial profiling and police brutality against black citizens to public examples of racism against people of color. Yet the prevalence of racial discrimination is...
Publisher
Peterson's
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
If you plan to take the public safety dispatcher/911 operator exam, this guide contains practice tests and test -taking strategies to help you improve your score. Includes a thorough review of every question type on the exam, as well as tips on answering job announcements and interviewing successfully.
Author
Publisher
Praeger
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Formats
Description
This book details the state of the physical and mental health of diverse Latina/o American groups, and assesses treatment disparities for different groups. Discusses psychological and chronic physical diseases, culture-specific treatments and community improvement efforts, spiritual and indigenous practices and their applications to health and mental health, and recommendations for eliminating barriers to health care for Latina/o groups.
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Health care is in desperate need of an overhaul: its costs have been rising for decades far faster than its results. In this sure-to-be controversial book, leading management scholar and iconoclast Henry Mintzberg turns his attention to reframing the management and organization of health care. Mintzberg begins by describing various myths of health care, notably that this "system" is failing. It's hardly a system, but where it puts its effort, it is...
Series
Publisher
Omnigraphics, Incorporated
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Formats
Description
This book provides an overview of the most common types of mental disability, behavioral-health therapies, co-occurring disorders, medications commonly used to treat mental disability, treatment options, culturally competent care, accessibility, and rehabilitation.
9) Doping
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
11) Human genetics
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications"--
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
This volume explores the topic of natural disasters by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that surround this issue. The editors investigate topics such as the factors leading to the frequency of natural disasters, controversies surrounding disaster relief efforts, the government's role in natural disaster relief, and the media's coverage of natural disasters. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of...
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press, A part of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Opposing Viewpoints: Robotic Technology: This title addresses various issues related to robotic technology, centered around the questions of Is Robotic Technology Beneficial?, What Role Should Robotic Technology Play in War?, and What Are the Ethical, Legal and Moral Considerations Surrounding Robotic Technology?"--
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Opposing Viewpoints: Religious Liberty: Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications"--
19) Organized crime
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press, A part of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English