1.

Record Nr.

UNINA990009513320403321

Autore

Paine, Thomas <1737-1809>

Titolo

The age of reason : being an investigation of true and fabulous theology / by Thomas Paine

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : Prometheus Books, 1984

ISBN

0-87975-273-4

Descrizione fisica

190 p. ; 22 cm

Disciplina

211.5

Locazione

FSPBC

Collocazione

II L 76

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

2.

Record Nr.

UNISA990001716570203316

Titolo

Capitale umano : la ricchezza dell'Europa / a cura di Giorgio Vittadini

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Milano : Guerini e Associati, copyr. 2004

ISBN

88-8335-516-4

Descrizione fisica

302 p. ; 21 cm

Collana

Punto di fuga ; 1

Disciplina

331.11423094

Soggetti

Lavoratori - Istruzione - Europa

Istruzione Aspetti economici - Europa

Collocazione

331.114 CAP 1 (IEP VIII 1588)

Lingua di pubblicazione

Italiano

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia



3.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910465007903321

Autore

Harris Yvette R

Titolo

The African American child : development and challenges / / Yvette R. Harris, PhD, James A. Graham, PhD ; Sheri W. Sussman, acquisitions editor ; Michael O'Connor, production editor

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Springer Publishing Company, , 2014

©2014

ISBN

0-8261-1020-7

Edizione

[Second edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (303 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

GrahamJames A <1970-> (James Andrew)

SussmanSheri W

O'ConnorMichael

Disciplina

305.23089/96073

Soggetti

African American children - Social conditions

African American children - Health and hygiene

African American children - Education

Child development - United States

Developmental psychology

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1: Demographics: A Portrait of African American Children and African American Adolescents; Overview; Section One: Population Statistics on African American Children and African American Adolescents; Section Two: Living Arrangements of African American Children; Section Three: Economic Conditions of African American Children and Their Families; African American Children and African American Adolescents with Parents in the Criminal Justice System

Section Four: Perspectives on Demographics and African American Children and AdolescentsAdditional Reading; Video Resources; Website Resources; Chapter 2: Research Issues with African American Children and Adolescents; Overview: The Importance of Studying Developmental Research Methods; Section One: Problems-methodological Constraints in Research Designs; Section Two: Conducting Culturally Relevant



Research with African American Children and Adolescents; The Need for Culturally Sensitive Research with African American Youth; Conceptual Frameworks and Interdisciplinarity

The Role of Context in African American Child DevelopmentThe Relationship to African American Child Development and Central Characteristics in Developmental Psychology; Ethical Considerations with African American Child and Adolescent Participants; Section Three: Theories; Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory; Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Systems Theory; Phenomenological Variant to the Ecological Systems Theory; Integrative Conceptual Model of Child Development; Section Four: Perspectives on Research and Theories; Chapter Summary; Additional Reading; Web Resources; Videos; Discussion Questions

Chapter 3: Health Issues and African American Children and AdolescentsOverview; Section One: Health Challenges; Infant Mortality; Maternal Risk Factors; Initiatives Designed to Reduce African American Infant Mortality Rates; Section Two: Physical Challenges Beyond Infancy; Aids; Plumbism; Sickle-cell Anemia; Asthma; Obesity; African American Adolescents and Health Issues; Pregnancy Prevention, HIV/STD Programs Designed for African American Teens; Section Three: Access to Health Care; Perspectives on the Health Status of African American Children and Adolescents; Chapter Summary

Additional ReadingInfant Mortality; Health Issues; Web Resources; Videos; Discussion Questions; Chapter 4: Mental Health Issues and Racial Identity of African American Children and Adolescents; Overview; Section One: Mental Health Issues; Mental Health Status on African American Children and African American Adolescents; Risk Factors; Assessment And Diagnosis; Treatment of Mental Health Disorders; Section Two: Racial Identity; Modifiability Studies; Self-concept and Racial Attitudes in African Americans; Cognitive Level and Racial Attitudes; The Doll Test and the 21st Century

African American Adolescents and Racial Identity Development

Sommario/riassunto

Praise for the First Edition:. ""This book argues convincingly that children's cultural differences need to be recognized for any accurate understanding of their development. Pointing out the need for additional and more effectively designed research, Harris and Graham provide a valuable foundation for further investigations. This nonpolemic book should be in all libraries, filling an unfortunate gap. Highly recommended."". --Choice. This is an evenhanded examination of the challenges affecting the lives of African American children that emphasizes their strengths and resiliency rather than de



4.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910460630903321

Autore

Padiyar K. R.

Titolo

HVDC power transmission systems / / K. R. Padiyar

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Kent, [England] : , : New Academic Science Limited, , 2013

©2013

ISBN

1-78183-048-7

Edizione

[Second edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (424 p.)

Disciplina

621.31912

Soggetti

Electric power transmission - Direct current

Electric power transmission - Alternating current

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.