The drive to own the natural world in twentieth-century America seems virtually limitless. Signs of this national penchant for possessing nature are everywhere - from suburban picket fences to elaborate schemes to own underground water, clouds, even the ocean floor. Yet, as Theodore Steinberg demons[...]

The nature of traditional societies in Mediterranean countries and the effect on those societies brought about in the twentieth century, have long been debated; but in general these debates has started from an assumption of the relatively homogenous nature of traditional peasant society. In this boo[...]

This book considers the psychology of language as it relates to learning, mind and brain as well as various aspects of society and culture. Updated throughout, this Second Edition also considers and proposes new theories in psycholinguistics and linguistics, and introduces a new theory of grammar.[...]

Drawing on a nationwide survey encompassing all ethnic and socioeconomic groups, Beyond the Classroom identifies the real nature of the education crisis in America. No one answer is going to reverse the dumbing down of American schools and American kids. But here, at last, is a fresh perspective.--C[...]

"Neurocognitive and Physiological Factors During High-Tempo Operations" features world-renowned scientists conducting groundbreaking research into the basic mechanisms of stress effects on the human body and psyche, as well as introducing novel pharmaceutics and equipment that can rescue or improve [...]

Indira Gandhi, Golda Meir, and Margaret Thatcher were all described at various times as the 'only man' in their respective cabinets - a reference to their tough, controlling behaviour. What explains this type of leadership style? In "Women in Power", Blema Steinberg describes the role that personali[...]

Born in Romania in 1914, Steinberg studied architecture in Milan and made a name for himself as a cartoonist before fleeing fascist Italy in 1941. Avidly sponsored by The New Yorker, he arrived in Manhattan the following year, only to join the military on a worldwide tour of duty, which he chronicle[...]

Passover Companion Keeps Kids Focused on the Seder Build anticipation before Passover and then follow along during the seder. Frogs in the Bed is a combination story and activity book built around key moments in the seder to encourage young children to participate, no matter which haggadah you use.[...]

This diagnostic interview is specific to the assessment of DSM-IV dissociative disorders and acute stress disorder. The SCID-D -documents posttraumatic dissociative symptoms for psychological reports and medical records -makes DSM-IV diagnosis of dissociative amnesia, depersonalization disorder, dis[...]