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#Gender
by Sarah L. DeWard
#Gender is an interactive textbook that provides up-to-date information about today’s gender-related hot-button topics. Students will learn practical ways in which gender informs our individual lives and societal structures. In addition, readers are provided talking points to help them become conversational in present day issues around gender and…
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A Practical Sociology
by Reba J. Parker
This concise text, via application, and engagement, tells the sociological story compellingly while noting key concepts, terms, and theories.
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Adult Development and Aging, 1st Edition
by Lori Harper et al.
Previously published by Nelson. As you look around your neighbourhood, you may be starting to notice that there are more older people. As a society, we are aging. In fact, this is a phenomenon that is occurring in most countries in the world. As you will soon learn, the over-85 age group is the fastest-growing segment of the population with more and…
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Adult Development and Aging: The Canadian Experience, 2e
by Lori Harper et al.
As Canada experiences explosive growth in its older adult population, more occupations are confronted with a rapidly aging society and the need to understand the particularity of aging vis-à-vis Canadian laws, healthcare options and policies, and social support systems. The second edition of Adult Development and Aging addresses this need with a realistic…
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Aging & Society: Canadian Perspectives, 9e
by Mark Novak et al.
With the growth of older populations in Canada comes the need for current, thoughtful, and comprehensive study of the social realities of aging. The ninth edition of Aging and Society addresses this need with attention to how the complex relationships between health and medicine, work, gender, technology, family, housing, and social support impact and…
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Aging and Society: Canadian Perspectives, 8th Edition
by Mark Novak et al.
Previously published by Nelson. As the 21st century unfolds, the study of aging will increase in importance. Canada’s population will have more older people than ever before. These people will make new demands on Canada’s healthcare, retirement income, and housing resources. They will also bring new interests, skills, and approaches to later life. People…
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Children and Families: A Social Work Practice Perspective
by Tamika Baldwin-Clark, PhD, LCSW-S, LCDC et al.
This textbook seeks to introduce and elaborate on a few of the variety of significant topics in the child welfare field, including substance use and mental health, teenage parenting, and military families. This book can be used as a starting point for broadening one’s horizons in this specialization. It offers a global perspective to help professionals…
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Community Based Strategic Policing in Canada, 5th Edition
by Brian Whitelaw et al.
Police services across the country have undertaken major organizational reforms, significantly altering the structure and delivery of policing services. As a result, new strategies and programs have been designed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of police services. The goal of the text’s authors is to provide a comprehensive overview of the…
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Connecting Sociology
by Jayne Baker et al.
Connecting Sociology takes a modern approach that is designed to engage and encourage students to view their lives and experiences through a sociological lens. In each chapter the five main theoretical perspectives are revisited, analyzed, and applied to examples that are reflective of student experiences in modern society. Videos, interactive maps,…
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COVID-19 and Wellness
by Lindsey Nanney et al.
Overview of COVID-19, how its spread can impact our whole well-being and what we can do to prevent its impact on our well-being.
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Critical Mental Health Education: A Practical Guide For Educators
by Dr. Mark A. Castrodale
There is a global need for new and transformative approaches to mental health. This book is written to inform and inspire educators in various teaching professions. It provides educators with insights, meaningful tools, resources, instructional strategies, and practical discussions that will support and enhance their professional practices.
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Introduction to Criminal Justice
by Daniel K. Maxwell
An introduction to the criminal justice system in the United States.
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