In this lively and provocative synthesis, distinguished historian Glen Jeansonne explores the people and events that shaped America in the decades since... World War II. Comprehensive in scope, A Time of Paradox offers a balanced look at the political, diplomatic, social and cultural developments of the post-war period, while focusing on the diverse and sometimes contradictory human experiences that characterized this dynamic era.Designed with the student in mind, this cogent text provides the most up to date analysis available, offering insight into the divisive election of 2004, the War on Terror and the Gulf Coast hurricanes. Substantive biographies on figures ranging from Jackie Robinson to Madonna give students a more personalized view of the men and women who influenced American society over the last half century.

The "accidental" president whose innate decency and steady hand restored the presidency after its greatest crisis When Gerald R. Ford entered the White... House in August 1974, he inherited a presidency tarnished by the Watergate scandal, the economy was in a recession, the Vietnam War was drawing to a close, and he had taken office without having been elected. Most observers gave him little chance of success, especially after he pardoned Richard Nixon just a month into his presidency, an action that outraged many Americans, but which Ford thought was necessary to move the nation forward.     Many people today think of Ford as a man who stumbled a lot--clumsy on his feet and in politics--but acclaimed historian Douglas Brinkley shows him to be a man of independent thought and conscience, who never allowed party loyalty to prevail over his sense of right and wrong. As a young congressman, he stood up to the isolationists in the Republican leadership, promoting a vigorous role for America in the world. Later, as House minority leader and as president, he challenged the right wing of his party, refusing to bend to their vision of confrontation with the Communist world. And after the fall of Saigon, Ford also overruled his advisers by allowing Vietnamese refugees to enter the United States, arguing that to do so was the humane thing to do.    Brinkley draws on exclusive interviews with Ford and on previously unpublished documents (including a remarkable correspondence between Ford and Nixon stretching over four decades), fashioning a masterful reassessment of Gerald R. Ford's presidency and his underappreciated legacy to the nation.

This authoritative edition brings together all of Hopkins's poetry and a generous selection of his prose writings to explore the essence of his work and... thinking. Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844-89) was one of the most innovative of nineteenth-century poets. During his tragically short life he strove to reconcile his religious and artistic vocations, and this edition demonstrates the range of his interests. It includes all his poetry, from best-known works such as "The Wreck of the Deutschland" and "The Windhover" to translations, foreign language poems, plays, and verse fragments, and the recently discovered poem "Consule Jones". In addition there are excerpts from Hopkins's journals, letters, and spiritual writings. The poems are printed in chronological order to show Hopkins's changing preoccupations, and all the texts have been established from original manuscripts. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

During the long classical millennium (4th century BC to 8th century AD), Northwest Jordan was part of two worlds, looking west to the Mediterranean as... well as east towards the Arabian Desert. It was not only a distinctive micro-region but also a 'virtual island', isolated by geography on all sides. Here one finds historical and archaeological data of an intensity and quality probably superior to that of any region in the Near East other than Israel. This book exploits some of that evidence to explore the character of an unusual region with a dense network of cities and an unexpected surge of settlement which reached a peak and extent not encountered again until the mid-twentieth century. The book explores and develops some of the principal themes one may investigate for the region of Northwest Jordan, but which often apply to the Near East as a whole.

Gerhart Hauptmann (1862-1946) is generally considered a pioneer of modern drama. He was praised by Rilke, Thomas Mann, and James Joyce among his... contemporaries for his versatility, innovativeness, and realism. This Nobel Prize-winning author is here represented by three of his best-loved plays.

Is the ideal resource for healthcare providers facing the challenges of appropriate medication use in older adults. A dictionary -like format, with... brand and generic drug names alphabetically organized and cross-referenced by page number to the generic drug monograph.

The American Geriatrics Society and the National Council of State EMS Training Coordinators are pleased to bring you Geriatric Education for Emergency... Medical Services (GEMS), a new national continuing education curriculum. This exciting new program is the first of its kind--designed specifically for First Responders, EMTs, Paramedics, and any other emergency care provider. The proportion of the aged in society today is greater than ever before, and growing faster than any other segment of our population. Current indications are that approximately 34% of calls for emergency medical services, or 3.4 million emergency responses involve patients over the age of 60. GEMS represents the most credible and complete source of prehospital medical information for the older population.

This essential guide is designed for mental health practitioners and primary care providers without advanced training in geriatric psychiatry. Leading... physician and educator Gary J. Kennedy sets forth a clear framework for understanding the interplay of medical, psychological, and social factors in frequently encountered problems among older adults. Clear guidelines are delineated for assessing and treating such conditions as depression and anxiety, dementia, psychosis and mania, sleep disturbances, personality and somatoform disorders, substance abuse, and suicidality. Throughout, Kennedy focuses on ways to sustain seniors' independence and overall quality of life while enhancing their adaptive capacities. Psychopharmacological principles are presented with an emphasis on safety, simplicity, and effectiveness, and the beneficial applications of individual, marital, family, and group psychotherapies are also addressed. Other topics covered include sexuality in old age, problems of elder abuse and neglect, collaborating with family members and other caregivers in medical and nonmedical settings, and legal and ethical issues in treatment.

This essential guide is designed for mental health practitioners and primary care providers without advanced training in geriatric psychiatry. Gary J.... Kennedy sets forth a clear framework for understanding the interplay of medical, psychological, and social factors in frequently encountered problems among older adults. Clear guidelines are delineated for assessing and treating such conditions as depression and anxiety, dementia, psychosis and mania, sleep disturbances, personality and somatoform disorders, substance abuse, and suicidality. Throughout, the book focuses on ways to sustain seniors' independence and overall quality of life while enhancing their adaptive capacities.

The book's genuine value is that it provides the reader with a solid foundation in ethical competence. The ten-step ethical decision-making model... described is a clear, structured roadmap to aid in the resolution of common ethical problems?.A welcome resource to all geriatric mental health students, practitioners, and educators. --From the Afterword by Frank A. Cervo, MD, Long Island State Veterans Home, Stony Brook University School of Medicine Detailed case studies will guide practitioners through Bush's Four A's of ethical decision-making: Anticipating and preparing for ethical issues commonly encountered in specific contexts Avoiding ethical misconduct Addressing ethical challenges with specific strategies and goals Aspiring to even higher standards of ethical decision making and practice Making informed, ethical decisions and choosing the right course of action with elderly patients can prove difficult for mental health practitioners. This is especially true when patients suffer from Alzheimer's disease or other disorders that impair their own decision-making abilities. When confronting dilemmas concerning privacy, informed consent, and patient autonomy, use of an ethical decision-making model is essential. In this book, Bush not only presents this practical, 10-step model, but through a diverse collection of case studies, also demonstrates how it can be implemented across numerous therapeutic settings. Nursing, social work, counseling, and psychiatry are only four of the many settings discussed. In essence, the author offers a truly unique, interdisciplinary approach to ethical decision-making in geriatric mental health care.

The Geriatric Nursing Review Syllabus: A Core Curriculum in Advanced Practice Geriatric Nursing (GNRS2), is a concise, up-to-date, and comprehensive... text developed by the American Geriatrics Society and the John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing at New York University College of Nursing. The GNRS2 is based on the Geriatrics Review Syllabus, 6th edition and adapted for advanced practice geriatric nurses. The GNRS2 is authored by more than 100 interdisciplinary experts in the care of older adults and is composed of: - 59 chapters covering the prevailing management strategies and recent research findings in 5 broad areas of geriatric care - An extensive appendix with assessment instruments and practical resources - References that allow interested readers to pursue topics in greater depth - 100 case-oriented multiple-choice questions with answers and critiques, providing an effective valuable self-assessment tool

Geriatric Nutrition Is An Authoritative Reference Written To Help Professionals Understand The Role Of Nutrition In The Maintenance Of Health, The... Management Of Chronic Conditions, And The Treatment Of Serious Illness. The Fourth Edition Of This Best-Selling Text Provides A Comprehensive Review Of Nutritional Assessment, Intervention Programs For The Elderly, And Health Promotion Activities.

Geriatric Nutrition: The Health Professional’s Handbook, Third Edition, offers you an authoritative reference to help you understand the role of... nutrition in the maintenance of health, the management of chronic conditions, and the treatment of serious illness. The Third Edition of this best-selling text provides a comprehensive review of nutritional assessment, intervention programs for the elderly, and health promotion activities. • Contributors are experts in the field and provide recent information and perspectives • Addresses the relationship among physiologic aging, nutrition, and disease • Examines the impact of aging on the organ system

"Geriatric Pharmacotherapy: A Guide for the Helping Professional" provides practical guidelines to help physicians, pharmacists, nurses, physician... assistants, and other clinicians manage drug therapy in the elderly. The text hinges on the realization that geriatric care is an individualized art and all members of the health care team have drug therapy responsibilities.