A comprehensive book that emphasizes the major techniques, methods, and data sources of contemporary population studies. Written by a sociologist and a demographer, the book's principal aim is to improve the students' skills primarily as consumers and secondarily as producers of demographic information. One reviewer says, "The author has a pleasant style. It is the voice of knowledge combined with a gentle voice of teaching." He goes on to say of the book, "It is really unique and refreshingly original. It is comprehensive and comprehensible." -Ron Hammond, University of Utah. The book takes an applied interdisciplinary approach, emphasizing demographic resources such as software, data sets, journals, and the Internet. For anyone interested in population studies.

Demography: The Science of Population

Politics & Social Sciences

Weinstein, Jay

Pillai, Vijayan K.

Social Sciences

Pearson

Offers advice on collecting Sabbath lamps, ceremonial cups, spice boxes, candle holders, charity boxes, Purim and Passover objects, textiles, rugs, ceramics, glass, paintings, and jewelry, lists price ranges, and includes tips on spotting forgeries

A Collectors' Guide to Judaica

Arts & Photography

W.W.Norton&Company

This is the story of Phillys Finest, of the thousands of men and women, horses and dogs, who pinned on a badge and policed a big city in twentieth century America.

Philly's Finest

History

Americas

Infinity Publishing

Social and Cultural Change: Social Science for a Dynamic World

The rate of social change today—as well as the geographic reach of its effects—is unprecedented in human history. People throughout the world are experiencing both more (and more intense) intergroup unity and more and (more intense) intergroup conflict. The activities of millions of individuals are now routinely coordinated to achieve specific, predetermined goals in government, the private sector, and in international relations. At the same time, such a high degree of control also carries the ever-present danger that things can become out of control in new and dangerous ways or fall under the control of the wrong people. Social and Cultural Change is about these momentous and relatively recent changes in the human condition. The book brings the concepts and principles of social science to bear in an examination of (1) the major causes and conditions underlying our current situation; and (2) the main choices and options we face as we strive to shape our collective futures. The book consists of fifteen chapters, divided into five parts. The parts are ordered cumulatively, with the earlier chapters focusing on concepts and principles and the later ones applying these in specific contexts.

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

The rate of social change today—as well as the geographic reach of its effects—is unprecedented in human history. People throughout the world are experiencing both more (and more intense) intergroup unity and more and (more intense) intergroup conflict. The activities of millions of individuals are now routinely coordinated to achieve specific, predetermined goals in government, the private sector, and in international relations. At the same time, such a high degree of control also carries the ever-present danger that things can become out of control in new and dangerous ways or fall under the control of the wrong people. Social and Cultural Change is about these momentous and relatively recent changes in the human condition. The book brings the concepts and principles of social science to bear in an examination of (1) the major causes and conditions underlying our current situation; and (2) the main choices and options we face as we strive to shape our collective futures. The book consists of fifteen chapters, divided into five parts. The parts are ordered cumulatively, with the earlier chapters focusing on concepts and principles and the later ones applying these in specific contexts.

More and more of us want to ensure that what we eat doesn’t deplete resources, cause animal or human suffering, or lead to pollution. And, at the same time, we also want delicious food! If you are concerned about the environment, but unsure how to make a difference, here is a handbook for finding and cooking environmentally friendly and ethically produced foods. Chef and environmentalist Jay Weinstein has written the bible for those who care about both the well-being of the world and flavorful food. He informs us: • When organics really matter • Where to source humanely-raised meats and other ethically produced foods • How to make choices with a clean conscience when dining out He also explores subjects ranging from genetically modified foods to being savvy about farmed fish, and why to avoid disposable wooden chopsticks and bottled water. By providing 100 healthy, sophisticated, and mouthwatering recipes, Jay Weinstein ensures that our ethical impulses are well rewarded. Dishes like Manchego-Potato Tacos with Pickled Jalapeños, Zucchini Spaghetti with Garlicky Clams and Grilled Bluefish, Pumpkin Basmati Rice Pilaf, and Coco-Vegetable Rice with Tamarind Chicken Skewers feature creative ways to use eco-friendly vegetables and legumes, sustainable seafood, and humanely raised animals.

The Ethical Gourmet

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Clarkson/Potter

This collection of the writings of Louis Schneider, an exceptionally gifted sociologist of religion the history of ideas, provides a sensitive but rigorous view of the place of ideas in social life. Divided according to the principal areas in which Schneider conducted research—history of social thought, principles of social theory, sociology of religion—are essays on evolution, styles of research, and moral choice in human relations. His knowledge of systems of thought—dialectical, functional, and phenomenological—was peerless. The unifying theme in his work is the place of cultural formations in social structures; as a result, his writings are alive with persons no less than systems.

The Grammar of Social Relations: The Major Essays of Louis Schneider

Routledge

Hundreds of healthy, everyday meals! The Everything Easy Vegetarian Cookbook makes preparing delicious everyday vegetarian meals quick and simple. This comprehensive cookbook has it all: recipes for hectic weeknights, make-ahead slow cooker meals, impressive but easy company dinners, and indulgent desserts. Whether you're a brand-new vegetarian, a seasoned veteran, or a health-conscious cook looking for a Meatless Monday meal, you'll find hundreds of satisfying and healthy dishes, like:
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The Everything Easy Vegetarian Cookbook: Includes Mushroom Bruschetta, Curried New Potato Salad, Pumpkin-Ale Soup, Zucchini Ragout, Berry-Streusel Tart...and Hundreds More! (Everything® Series)

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Cooking by Ingredient

Everything

Social Change

This introduction to social change covers the momentous and relatively recent changes that have occurred in the human condition, balancing theory with observation and incorporating comparative global examples throughout. The third edition of Social Change has been thoroughly updated and revised, including a new discussion of the current economic crisis and the interconnectedness of the global economy, new empirical data on globalization, and updated discussions of evolution and altruism.

This comprehensive, introductory text takes an applied, interdisciplinary approach. Because one author is a sociologist and the other a demographer, the text introduces perspectives from many different disciplines. The most applied book on the market, Demography: The Science of Population teaches students how to use the multitude of demographic resources available to them as consumers of data. Using case studies throughout to illustrate key concepts in a realistic and concrete manner, the authors also draw examples from recent U.S. Census data, United Nations and World Bank reports, tables from the National Center for Health Statistics, and other U.S. state- and county-level sources. New to the Second Edition This second edition is divided into four main parts; each part begins with a short introduction, and all chapters include end-of-chapter summaries. All tables, related narrative, and graphics have been updated to include data from the 2000 and 2010 census counts, more recent estimates for the United States—especially the American Community Survey—and comparable new data from international sources (e.g. World Bank, Population Research Bureau World Data Sheet). Several new figures have been added throughout the text. Part I: An Overview of Population Science, introduces the field of demography and provides a summary of its subject matter. The chapters in this part have been reorganized to reflect changes in the discipline. 
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<li>Chapter 1 now includes a new “the study of populations” section, a shorter Chapter 2 covers population size, and its former discussion of structure has been moved to Chapter 3. This de-emphasizes the history of population science to some extent and increases emphasis on population size as the key demographic variable.</li>
<li> Chapter 4 presents the main principles and analytical techniques associated with the three “static” characteristics of populations: size, structure, and geographic distribution. </li>
</ul>
 Part II: Population Dynamics: Vital Events and Growth, reflects the wealth of data and analytical techniques now available from The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and its “Wonder” utility. The first three chapters focus on the vital events of birth, death, and migration. The final chapter in this part brings this material together in a discussion of population growth: its measurement, its history, and current related policy concerns. Part III: Population Models, introduces the principles of life table analysis, population estimation, and projection. This material has been simplified and updated. Chapter 9, The Life Table: An Introduction, has been revised to accord with the new federal alignment for vital statistics between the CDC and National Institute for Health Statistics. Life tables from non-U.S. sources are increased in number and in detailed functions. Part IV: Demography in Application, provides overviews of population policy, the environment, and demographic resources, along with a brief postscript on population in the larger scheme of things. What appeared as two appendices in the first edition, one on the history of population policy and one on tourism as a type of international migration, have been combined to create a new Chapter 14. The end-of-chapter material has been shortened and now contains a summary, key terms, and notes. A full-color enhanced eText is also available, and the second edition is accompanied by a teaching and learning package, including instructor’s manual, test bank, lecture slides, and a companion website that offers students additional resources, flashcards, and self-study quizzes.

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Books by Weinstein, Jay

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Demography: The Science of Population

A Collectors' Guide to Judaica

Philly's Finest

Social and Cultural Change: Social Science for a Dynamic World

Social and Cultural Change: Social Science for a Dynamic World

The Ethical Gourmet

The Grammar of Social Relations: The Major Essays of Louis Schneider

The Everything Easy Vegetarian Cookbook: Includes Mushroom Bruschetta, Curried New Potato Salad, Pumpkin-Ale Soup, Zucchini Ragout, Berry-Streusel Tart...and Hundreds More! (Everything® Series)

Social Change

Demography: The Science of Population