Although attitudes toward the aged and their care are inherent in any society, gerontology itself is a relatively recent field of study and practice. Gerontology and the Construction of Old Age applies the methods of discourse analysis and textual analysis to texts and documents in this newly evolved and eclectic fi eld. Green explores and identifies the literary methods and discursive regularities through which aging and the aged have been made into objects of study and treatment, and whi...

Ever since the fifties, when television became ascendent in American popular culture, it has become commonplace to bemoan its "bad" effects. Little or nothing, however, has been said about its "good" effects. With this observation, Henry Perkinson introduces his provocative and original analysis of television and culture. Rejecting the determinism inherent in most studies of the effects of television ("We are what we watch"), he insists that it is people that actively change culture, media...

The key to unlocking your potential isn't in training harder or doing more sophisticated workouts. It's in thinking better about your training. Think better, train better. Make the Leap provides athletes and coaches a step-by-step guide to thinking more effectively about all aspects of training. It first explains exactly what a Leap Cycle is and why some athletes make a leap while others don't. It then systematically breaks down--via 11 Optimal Training Principles and 4 mental model spotli...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What if much of what you have been told about supplements is wrong?The supplement world is filled with bold promises, confusing labels, miracle claims, and expensive products that do not always deliver what they suggest.100 Myths About Supplements cuts through the hype and separates fact from fiction.From vitamins and minerals to protein powders, creatine, collagen, probiotics, herbal products, fat burners, omega-3s, and pe...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What if much of what you’ve been told about getting older is wrong?You’ve heard the warnings: muscle loss is inevitable, heavy weights are dangerous after 50, your metabolism is doomed to slow down, aching joints mean you should exercise less, and building real strength after 60 is almost impossible.It’s time to separate aging facts from aging myths.100 Myths About Aging, Muscle & Strength challenges 100 of the most common ...

Shi Baba is accidentally trapped in a book called The “Lovely Wife of the CEO,” and she is forced to complete tasks, or else she will return to the beginning of the book! Shi Baba, now known as Chuhan Bai, gets fed up in this cliche romance with a bossy CEO, so she finds herself an ally to help her. And this handsome ally is the most unpredictable character in the entire plot.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Your Best Years After 50 is a practical, encouraging guide to building a stronger, healthier, more confident life in the years ahead.Growing older does not mean stepping back from life. It can be the time to improve your strength, protect your health, rebuild confidence, create meaningful routines, and discover a clearer sense of purpose.In this book, Sam Hart shares simple, realistic strategies to help you move better, think more ...

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" between liberals and conservatives that appeared to split the country in two. Patter...

This book provides students with a concise introduction to the philosophy of methodology. The book stands apart from existing methodology texts by clarifying in a student-friendly and engaging way distinctions between philosophical positions, paradigms of inquiry, methodology and methods. Building an understanding of the relationships and distinctions between philosophical positions and paradigms is an essential part of the research process and integral to deploying the methodology and met...

John Gerring's exceptional textbook has been thoroughly revised in this second edition. It offers a one-volume introduction to social science methodology relevant to the disciplines of anthropology, economics, history, political science, psychology and sociology. This new edition has been extensively developed with the introduction of new material and a thorough treatment of essential elements such as conceptualization, measurement, causality and research design. It is written for students...

Instead of one black America, today there are four.“There was a time when there were agreed-upon 'black leaders,' when there was a clear 'black agenda,' when we could talk confidently about 'the state of black America'—but not anymore.” —from DisintegrationThe African American population in the United States has always been seen as a single entity: a “Black America” with unified interests and needs. In his groundbreaking book, ...

"A welcome renewal and defense of John Dewey's ethical naturalism, which Johnson claims is the only morality 'fit for actual human beings.'" — Notre Dame Philosophical ReviewsWhat is the difference between right and wrong? This is no easy question to answer, yet we constantly try to make it so, frequently appealing to absolutes, whether drawn from God, universal reason, or societal authority. Combining cognitive science with a pragmatist philosophical frame...