Agency and Bodily Autonomy in Systems of Care examines the ways in which humans and their bodies become enmeshed in various systems of care. Seven case studies demonstrate the ways in which people lose, negotiate, establish, or impose bodily autonomy in diverse contexts. Diverse methods and perspectives from cultural and medical anthropology, ......
The relationship between Augustine of Hippo and the subject of gender raises important questions. Augustine and Gender address these issues head-on. This volume offers original interpretations of the many ways that gender appears throughout Augustine's thought and works. Contributions draw from a wide range of sources including Augustine's ......
International Relations: Theories, Concepts, and Organizations analyzes the changing dynamics of world politics on a rational scale. It presents the conceptual and theoretical codes of International Relations (IR) to academics, journalists, politicians, and thinkers. In addition to concepts and theories, intergovernmental and non-governmental ......
How business leaders can simplify, improve, and amplify their internatio
Businesses that operate across borders need clear, impactful cross-cultural communication to foster collaboration, avoid misunderstandings and gain a competitive edge in today's globalised world. Global Influence is the business leader's guide to navigating culturally diverse teams and expanding into new markets while promoting personal growth. ......
A history of steamboats and railroads in the United States prior to the Civil War. In the first half of the nineteenth century, transportation in the United States underwent an extraordinary transformation. Steamboats and railroads turned long-distance travel from an arduous undertaking into a regularized commodity: travel became something that ......
A Guide from Detection to Remission to Getting On with Your Life
Three-time cancer survivor Michelle Rapkin offers an unrivaled guide for anyone who has heard the words, "It's cancer." Infused with hope, laughter, and advice, this book curates personal experience with priceless learning from interviews with cancer survivors around the country. Cancer Sucks, but You'll Get Through It will equip you with the ......
The Towards Outstanding series offers essential resources for health and social care services regulated by the Care Quality Commission, built around the five questions that inspectors use (are services safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led?).
Punk protagonist, legendary drinker, Irish musical icon. The complete and extraordinary journey of the Pogues’ notorious frontman from outcast to national treasure has never been told – until now.
A Furious Devotion vividly recounts the experiences that shaped the greatest songwriter of his generation: the formative trips to ......
