J A Hall: 27 books

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Slavery and the University

Histories and Legacies

by Ruth J. Simmons, Craig Steven Wilder, Jennifer Bridges Oast
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2019

Slavery and the University is the first edited collection of scholarly essays devoted solely to the histories and legacies of this subject on North American campuses and in their Atlantic contexts. Gathering together contributions from scholars, activists, and administrators, the volume combines two...
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The Underground Railroad Brides Collection

9 Couples Navigate the Road to Freedom before the Civil War

by Barbara Tifft Blakey, Ramona K. Cecil, Lynn A. Coleman
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2018

Join the journey as nine couples employ daring resourcefulness that leads them along the Underground Railroad in search of freedom and justice for all.  
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American Constitutionalism, Marriage, and the Family

Obergefell v. Hodges and U.S. v. Windsor in Context

by Stephen A. Block, Patrick N. Cain, William C. Duncan
Language: English
Release Date: April 21, 2016

This edited volume in American constitutionalism places the Supreme Court’s declaration of same-sex marriage rights in U.S. v. Windsor (2013) and Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) within the context of the Court’s developing understanding of the legal and social status of marriage and the family. Leading...
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Achieving sustainable production of pig meat Volume 1

Safety, quality and sustainability

by Prof. Peter R. Davies, Dr Jan Dahl, Dr Paul Ebner
Language: English
Release Date: June 8, 2018

Pig meat is the most widely-consumed meat in the world. Previous growth in production has relied, in part, on more intensive systems. In meeting rising demand, these systems face challenges such as the ongoing threat of zoonotic diseases, the need to improve feed efficiency in the face of rising costs,...
Book cover of The Philosophy of Horror
by Phillip J. Nickel, Philip Tallon, Jeremy Morris
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2010

Sitting on pins and needles, anxiously waiting to see what will happen next, horror audiences crave the fear and exhilaration generated by a terrifying story; their anticipation is palpable. But they also breathe a sigh of relief when the action is over, when they are able to close their books or...
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Television and the Self

Knowledge, Identity, and Media Representation

by Amanda S. McClain, Brian McKernan, Cynthia J. Miller
Language: English
Release Date: April 5, 2013

Sitting prominently at the hearth of our homes, television serves as a voice of our modern time. Given our media-saturated society and television’s prominent voice and place in the home, it is likely we learn about our society and selves through these stories. These narratives are not simply entertainment,...
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World-Systems Theory in Practice

Leadership, Production, and Exchange

by Rani T. Alexander, Gary M. Feinman, Andre Gunder Frank
Language: English
Release Date: December 23, 1998

In the quarter century since Wallerstein first developed world systems theory (WST), scholars in a variety of disciplines have adopted the approach to explain intersocietal interaction on a grand scale. These essays bring to light archaeological data and analysis to show that many historic and prehistoric...
Book cover of Past Trends and Future Prospects of the American City
by Robert M. Adelman, Fred Brooks, Jennifer Chirico
Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 2009

Atlanta's experience over the past 15 to 20 years is reflective of many cities, particularly those in the south and west. Thus, the story of how and why Atlanta has changed is informative for cities in general. What accounts for the positive turn-around of the city of Atlanta? What can other cities...
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Josiah Royce for the Twenty-first Century

Historical, Ethical, and Religious Interpretations

by Zbigniew Ambrozewicz, Marc M. Anderson, Thomas O. Buford
Language: English
Release Date: March 22, 2012

The sixteen chapters of Josiah Royce for the Twenty-first Century are papers from the Fourth Annual Conference on American and European Values / International Conference on Josiah Royce, held at the Institute of Philosophy, University of Opole, Poland in June 2008. The presentation of diverse perspectives,...
Book cover of Restorative Dentistry E-Book
by A. Damien Walmsley, BDS, MSc
Language: English
Release Date: April 27, 2007

This title has been authored by practitioners working in the UK and is a concise textbook of restorative dentistry for the dental student. Illustrated in color throughout, the book covers the specialties of restorative dentistry - operative dentistry, endodontics, periodontics and prosthetic dentistry...
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Among Cultures

The Challenge of Communication

by Bradford J. Hall, Patricia O. Covarrubias, Kristin A. Kirschbaum
Language: English
Release Date: September 11, 2017

Among Cultures: The Challenge of Communication, Third Edition explores intercultural communication and the relationship between communication and culture, using narrative as a common and compelling thread for studying intercultural interactions. Anchored in the position that people make sense of their...
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Lesson Planning for Elementary Physical Education

Meeting the National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes

by Shirley A Holt/Hale, Tina J. Hall
Language: English
Release Date: February 29, 2016

Elementary school physical educators looking for expert guidance in designing lessons that are aligned with SHAPE America’s National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes need look no further. Lesson Planning for Elementary Physical Education works in tandem with SHAPE America’s National Standards...
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Southern Journeys

Tourism, History, and Culture in the Modern South

by Brooks Blevins, Richard D. Starnes, Harvey H. Jackson
Language: English
Release Date: May 6, 2011

The first collection of its kind to examine tourism as a complicated and vital force in southern history, culture, and economics. Anyone who has seen Rock City, wandered the grounds of Graceland, hiked in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, or watched the mermaids swim at Weeki Wachee knows...
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