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简介：When you've written a book you want to see it in print. You want people to read and enjoy it. The only thing standing in your way is the publishing industry which rejects 98 per cent of the manuscripts submitted to it. Why not skip months of collecting rejection slips and simply join them at their own game? Anyone can publish their own book, and the cost can be as little as zero. In this easy-to-use guide, Stewart Ferris explains everything you need to know to be able to convert your manuscript into a printed book and to get that book selling in the shops, or to sell it online as an eBook. Stewart created the UK's first self-publishing agency in 1993 with his business partner Alastair Williams, offering authors all the services and advice they needed to publish and sell their own books.

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简介：Summary: Publisher Summary 1 As an academic discipline built upon Enlightenment thought and a cosmopolitan worldview鈥攏ot grounded in the literary tradition of any single language or nation鈥攃omparative literature has benefited from regular reexamination of its basic principles and practices. The American Comparative Literature Association 1993 report on the state of the discipline, prepared under the leadership of Charles Bernheimer, focused on the influence of multiculturalism as a concept transforming literary and cultural studies. That report and the vigorous responses it generated, published together as Comparative Literature in the Age of Multiculturalism, offered a comprehensive survey of comparative criticism in the 1990s.In the first decade of the twenty-first century, globalization has emerged as a defining paradigm in nearly every area of human activity. This latest report from the ACLA demonstrates that comparative critical strategies today can provide unique insights into the world's changing鈥攁nd, increasingly, colliding鈥攃ultures. Incorporating an even wider range of voices than had its predecessor, the report examines how the condition (or myth) of globalization in all its modes and moods, affirms or undercuts the intuitions of comparative literature; how world literatures whether seen as utopian project or as classroom practice, intersect with the canons and interpretive styles of national literatures, and how material conditions of practice such as language, media, history, gender, and culture appear under the conditions of the present moment.Responding to the frequent attacks against contemporary literary studies, Comparative Literature in an Age of Globalizationestablishes the continuing vitality of the discipline and its rigorous intellectual engagement with the issues facing today's global society.Contributors: Emily Apter, Christopher Braider, Marshall Brown, Jonathan Culler, David Damrosch, Caroline Eckhardt, Caryl Emerson, David Ferris, Gail Finney, Roland Greene, Linda Hutcheon, Djelal Kadir, Fran莽oise Lionnet, Fedwa Malti-Douglas, Richard Rorty, Haun Saussy, Katie Trumpener, Steven Ungar, Zhang Longxi  

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简介：　　Developing a Patent Strategy is an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for successfully managing patents within today's legal and economic environment. Featuring partners and chairs from leading law firms across the nation, these experts guide the reader through the patent process, with tips for crafting effective patents, navigating the filing and examination system, maintaining or extending patents, preventing infringement, and collaborating with the USPTO. These top lawyers reveal their strategies for dealing with international patents, patent portfolios, provisional patents, and the patent prosecution highway. Additionally, these leaders discuss recent trends in the intellectual property arena and the impact of key patent laws and cases, such as In re Bilski. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this dynamic field. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community. Chapters Include: 1. Scott T. Bluni, Partner, Bingham McCutchen LLP - "Rules and Recent Trends in Patent Law" 　　 2. Walter C. Linder, Partner, Faegre & Benson LLP - "Fundamentals of Successful Patent Strategy Development and Administration" 　　 3. S. Craig Hemenway, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP - "Patent Strategy in the Wake of In re Bilski and the Selection of Appropriate Applications" 　　 4. Marc De Leeuw, Partner, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - "Recent Patent Decisions and How They Affect Patent Law" 　　 5. Raymond R. Ferrera, Partner; IP & Technology Team Leader, Adams and Reese LLP - "Exporting America s Rights-Driven Economy" 　　 6. Jura Christine Zibas, Partner, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP - "Preparing Clients for Strategic Patent Development" 　　 7. A. Jason Mirabito, Member and Co-Chair, IP Department, Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo PC - "Creating Effective Patent Strategies in a Down Economy" 　　 8. Beverly A. Lyman, Ph.D., Partner, Thompson Hine LLP - "Crafting a Patent Business Strategy in a Changing Environment" 　　 9. Ryan Schneider, Partner, Troutman Sanders LLP - "Fundamentals of Patent Law and Prosecuting Patents" 　　 10. Mark E. Stallion, Partner, Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP - "A Practical Overview of U.S. Patent Law Challenges and Strategy" 　　 11. Jane Song, Partner, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP - "Initial Considerations in Seeking Patent Protection"　　

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简介：　　In an earlier century, Queen Victoria made a Faustian bargain, signing London and all its souls away to a nefarious, inhuman entity. Now, generations later, the bill has finally come due. . . . Jonathan Barnes caused a considerable splash in the literary pool when he dove in with his head-spinning debut, "The Somnambulist," a novel of the truly odd and exceptional that the "Washington Post" called "strange, magical, and darkly hilarious . . . an original and monumental piece of work" and Denver's "Rocky Mountain News" dubbed "the best fantasy novel of the year." In his second endeavor, the acclaimed author returns us to a strikingly similar world--albeit at a different time--ushering fortunate readers into his latest breathtaking cabinet of curiosities. Henry Lamb, an amiable and anonymous file clerk, pushes paper in the Storage and Record Retrieval section of the Civil Service Archive Unit. His life has always been quiet and unremarkable--until the day he learns that he's expected to assume the covert responsibilities of his universally despised grandfather, now lying comatose in the hospital. Summoned to the gargantuan Ferris wheel known as the London Eye, Henry receives his orders from Dedlock, a gilled and wrinkled old gentleman eternally floating in a pool of amniotic fluid. London, it seems, is at war, resisting an apocalyptic fate foisted upon it by a long-dead queen. A shadowy organisation known (to very few) as the Directorate wishes to recruit Henry to the cause. All he has to do is find "the girl" and save the world from the monster Leviathan, who can already taste the succulent metropolis that will soon be his to devour. Simple enough. But there are formidable enemies lining up to oppose Henry, all gathering in and around the royal family. His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Arthur Aelfric Vortigern Windsor--the sniveling, overbored, underappreciated sole heir to the British throne--has been shaken from his resentful malaise by grisly, seductive visions of unrestrained power . . . and by an extremely potent narcotic called ampersand. And an unspeakable evil lurks in the cellar of 10 Downing Street: the twin, serial-slaying schoolboy nightmares, the Domino Men--so-called for their hideous desire and terrifying ability to topple every towering edifice in the city, one after the other . . . just for a giggle.　　

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作者：  (美)约书亚·弗里斯(Joshua Ferris)著;李育超译

出版社：人民文学出版社,2009

简介：　　 《曲终人散》以黑色幽默的调子、第一人称复数“我们”的形式，讲述 　　世纪之交网络泡沫破灭时代芝加哥一家广告公司里的故事，描述了现代白领 　　群体的办公室生活：无处不在的流言蜚语，裁员的威胁，个人生活中的不幸 　　与困惑，以及由此激发出来的深层思考和惊人之举……令人忍俊不禁之后是 　　淡淡的忧郁，纵是曲终，余音犹在。 　　

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简介："For students of modern criticism and theory, Walter Benjamin's writings have become essential reading. His analyses of photography, film, language, and material culture have left an enduring and important critical legacy. This volume examines in detail a substantial selection of his important critical writings on these topics from 1916 to 1940 and outlines his life in pre-war Germany, his association with the Frankfurt School, and the dissemination of his ideas and methodologies into a variety of academic disciplines since his death. David Ferris traces the development of Benjamin's key critical concepts and provides students with an accessible overview of the life, work, and thought of one of the twentieth century's most important literary and cultural critics."--BOOK JACKET.

Coming of Age in the Milky Way

作者：  [美]费瑞斯(Timothy Ferris)著;张启阳译

出版社：远流出版事业股份有限公司,2004

简介：　　 　　從……歐多克索斯、亞里士多?、扥勒密、哥白尼、伽利略、克卜勒、第谷、牛頓….到愛因斯坦、哈伯、谷史、溫伯格、葛爾曼、海森堡、楊振寧……，探討的宇宙規模愈來愈大，從肉眼可及的地球、太陽、無數個太陽(恆星)、銀河系、無數個銀河系(星系)、超星系；也愈來愈小，深入到物質極深處的次原子單位；探索的時間也超越萬物存在的歷史，回溯至宇宙誕生的那一剎那，爾後才有了星球，也才有了生命，以及後至的人類，如果說這是一本人類的尋根之作，也不為過。 　　《銀河系大定位》講述的就是人類如何以科學方法獲得目前所知宇宙空間和時間的全貌；其實，反映的正是人類對宇宙認知的演變，我們的無數前代一直到我們這一代是以什麼樣的心態來看天、看宇宙。這段時間橫跨二千餘年，從古希臘時代一直延伸到二十世紀的八0年代。 　　 　　 　　 　　

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简介：Treatment of Error in Second Language Student Writing is the book many writing teachers have long been looking for : a highly accessible and principled approach to both the theory and practice of error treatment that can guide pedagogical decision making. Unlike a teacher's manual or a handbook that purports to give all the answers needed, Ferris's research-based volume offers a solid scholarly foundation for the practical ideas presented together with an abundance of illustrative sample texts. This book will be a rich resource in language teaching methodology courses, but experienced teachers, too, will no doubt benefit from the depth and breadth of Ferris's coverage of various error response techniques as well as of the research that motivates those techniques. Ferris offers a realistic, well-reasoned account of what L2 writing teachers - or any teacher with L2 students in class - need to know about error and how to put what they know to use. She persuasively addresses the fundamental error treatment questions that plague novice and expert writing specialists alike : what types of errors should teachers respond to? When should we respond to them? What are the most efficacious ways of responding to them? And ultimately, what role should error treatment play in the teaching of the process of writing? -- Cover.

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作者：  (美)约书亚·弗里斯(Joshua Ferris)著;李育超译

出版社：人民文学出版社,2009,2010印)

简介：　　 《曲终人散》以黑色幽默的调子、第一人称复数“我们”的形式，讲述 　　世纪之交网络泡沫破灭时代芝加哥一家广告公司里的故事，描述了现代白领 　　群体的办公室生活：无处不在的流言蜚语，裁员的威胁，个人生活中的不幸 　　与困惑，以及由此激发出来的深层思考和惊人之举……令人忍俊不禁之后是 　　淡淡的忧郁，纵是曲终，余音犹在。 　　

Positive child guidance

作者：  Darla Ferris Miller原著;曹珮珍，刘梦云译

出版社：华腾文化股份有限公司,2008

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Positive child guidance

作者：  Darla Ferris Miller著;曹珮珍译

出版社：华腾文化股份有限公司,2005

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简介：The Handbook of Public Finance provides a definitive source, reference, and text for the field of public finance. In 18 chapters it surveys the state of the art - the tradition and breadth of the field but also its current status and recent developments. The Handbook's intellectual foundation and orientation is truly multidisciplinary. Throughout its examination of the standard material of public finance, it explores the connections between that material and such neighboring fields as political science, sociology, law, and public administration. The editors and contributors to the Handbook are distinguished scholars who write clearly and accessibly about the political economy of government budgets and their policy implications. To address the needs and interests of international scholars, they place European issues next to the American agenda and give attention to the issues of transformation in Central Eastern Europe and elsewhere. General Editors: J眉rgen G. Backhaus, University of Erfurt Richard E. Wagner, George Mason University Contributors: Andy H. Barnett, Charles B. Blankart, Thomas E. Borcherding, Rainald Borck, Geoffrey Brennan, Giuseppe Eusepi, J. Stephen Ferris, Fred E. Folvary, Andrea Garzoni, Heinz Grossekettaler, Walter Hettich, Scott Hinds, Randall G. Holcombe, Jean-Michel Josselin, Carla Marchese, Alain Marciano, William S. Peirce, Nicholas Sanchez, David Schap, A. Allan Schmid, Russell S. Sobel, Stanley L. Winer, Bruce Yandle.

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简介： The Handbook of Public Financeprovides a definitive source, reference, and text for the field of public finance. In 18 chapters it surveys the state of the art - the tradition and breadth of the field but also its current status and recent developments. The Handbook's intellectual foundation and orientation is truly multidisciplinary. Throughout its examination of the standard material of public finance, it explores the connections between that material and such neighboring fields as political science, sociology, law, and public administration. The editors and contributors to the Handbookare distinguished scholars who write clearly and accessibly about the political economy of government budgets and their policy implications. To address the needs and interests of international scholars, they place European issues next to the American agenda and give attention to the issues of transformation in Central Eastern Europe and elsewhere. General Editors: Jürgen G. Backhaus, University of Erfurt Richard E. Wagner, George Mason University Contributors: Andy H. Barnett, Charles B. Blankart, Thomas E. Borcherding, Rainald Borck, Geoffrey Brennan, Giuseppe Eusepi, J. Stephen Ferris, Fred E. Folvary, Andrea Garzoni, Heinz Grossekettaler, Walter Hettich, Scott Hinds, Randall G. Holcombe, Jean-Michel Josselin, Carla Marchese, Alain Marciano, William S. Peirce, Nicholas Sanchez, David Schap, A. Allan Schmid, Russell S. Sobel, Stanley L. Winer, Bruce Yandle.

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简介：A charged and eloquent debut novel of the range wars in the American West at the turn of the century Orphaned after the death of her mother, eighteen-year-old Esther Chambers heads west in search of her only living relative. In the lawless frontier town of Century, Oregon, she's met by her distant cousin, a laconic cattle rancher named Ferris Pickett. Pick leads her to a tiny cabin by a small lake, and there she begins her new life as a homesteader. If she can hold out for five years, the land will join Pick's impressive spread. But this town on the edge of civilization is in the midst of a very real range war. There's plenty of land, but somehow it is not enough for the ranchers. Small incidents of violence swiftly escalate, and the bloodshed starts to threaten the town's future. Meanwhile, Esther finds her sympathies divided between Pick and Ben Cruff, sworn enemy of the cattlemen. As her passion for Ben and her land grows, she begins to see how she can't be loyal to both. As "Little Century "maps our country's cutthroat legacy of dispossession and greed, it also celebrates the ecstatic visions of what America could become. In the tradition of classics like "My""Antonia "and "There Will Be Blood," "Little Century "is a resonant and moving debut novel by a writer of confident gifts.

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简介：This textbook for music appreciation undergraduates surveys American music, relating it to the other arts and social and cultural contexts. Ferris (music history and appreciation, Arizona State U.) first explains the elements of music, then takes the reader on a chronological tour of American music, from North American Indian and folk music to contemporary mainstream concert music. Along the way, religious and secular music are discussed, as well as nineteenth century popular and concert music; country, folk, jazz, Latin music, and rock and roll; and musical theater, film music, and American opera. Listening charts are incorporated. This edition has been updated and reorganized, the amount of vernacular music has been expanded, and the recordings have been updated to match. Timelines are also new. No bibliography is provided. Annotation 漏2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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简介：Summary: Publisher Summary 1 In 1957--long before colleges awarded degrees in creative nonfiction and back when newspaper writing's reputation was tainted by the fish it wrapped--Princeton began honoring talented literary journalists. Since then, fifty-nine of the finest, most dedicated, and most decorated nonfiction writers have held the Ferris and McGraw professorships. This monumental volume harbors their favorite and often most influential works. Each contribution is rewarding reading, and collectively the selections validate journalism's ascent into the esteem of the academy and the reading public.Necessarily eclectic and delightfully idiosyncratic, the fifty-nine pieces are long and short, political and personal, comic and deadly serious. Students will be provoked by William Greider's pointed critique of the democracy industry, eerily entertained by Leslie Cockburn's fraternization with the Cali cartel, inspired by David K. Shipler's thoughts on race, unsettled by Haynes Johnson's account of Bay of Pigs survivors, and moved by Lucinda Frank's essay on a mother fighting to save a child born with birth defects. Many of the essays are finely crafted portraits: Charlotte Grimes's biography of her grandmother, Blair Clark's obituary for Robert Lowell, and Jane Kramer's affecting story of a woman hero of the French Resistance.Other contributions to savor include Harrison Salisbury on the siege of Leningrad, Landon Jones on the 1950s, Christopher Wren on Soviet mountaineering, James Gleick on technology, Gloria Emerson on Vietnam, Gina Kolata on Fermat's last theorem, and Roger Mudd on the media. Whether approached chronologically, thematically, randomly, or, as the editors order them, more intuitively, each suggests a perfect evening reading.Designed for students as well as general readers, The Princeton Anthology of Writing splendidly attests to the elegance, eloquence, and endurance of fine nonfiction.  

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简介：Abraham Pais's life of Albert Einstein was one of the finest scientific biographies ever written. When it first appeared in 1982, Christian Science Monitorcalled it "an extraordinary biography of an extraordinary man," and Timothy Ferris, in The New York Times Book Review, said it was "the biography of Einstein he himself would have liked best," adding that "it is a work against which future scientific biographies will be measured." As a respected physicist himself, Pais was the first biographer to give Einstein's thinking its full due, yet despite the occasional high level of science needed to discuss Einstein's ideas, the book was a national bestseller. Indeed, it was one of The New York Times's Best Books of the Year, and the winner of the 1983 American Book Award for Science. Now Pais turns to Niels Bohr, to illuminate the life and thought of another giant of 20th-century physics. Bohr was the first to understand how atoms were put together, he played a major role in shaping the theory of the atomic nucleus, he decoded the atomic spectrum of hydrogen, an achievement which marks him as the founder of the quantum dynamics of atoms, and his concept of complementarity (which provides the philosophical underpinning for quantum theory) qualifies him as one of the twentieth century's greatest philosophers. Pais covers all of these achievements with sophistication and clarity, but he also reveals the many other facets of the man. Perhaps most important, he shows that Bohr was not only a great scientist, but also a great nurturer of young scientific talent, acting as father figure extraordinaire for several generations of physicists. Bohr's Institute of Theoretical Physics, which he founded in Copenhagen and for which he tirelessly raised funds, was the world's leading center for physics all through the 1920s and 1930s, the birthplace of Heisenberg's papers on the uncertainty relations, Dirac's first paper on quantum electrodynamics, and other pivotal works. And Pais reveals as well the personal side of Bohr, the avid reader and crossword puzzle solver (Bohr loved Icelandic sagas, Goethe and Schiller, Dickens and Mark Twain--while studying in England early in his career, he improved his English by reading The Pickwick Paperswith a dictionary to one side); his aid to Jews and other refugees in the 1930s and during the war; the tragic loss of his son Christian (who died in a sailing accident right before Bohr's eyes); and his attempts during and after the war to promote openness between East and West, meeting with both Roosevelt and Churchill (the former was quite courteous, the latter lectured Bohr like a schoolboy). Bohr's research, his teaching, his friendships with the major scientists of our time, his aid to refugees, his role as philosopher, administrator, and fund raiser, his devotion to science and to his family--all these qualities are illuminated by Pais in a marvelous biography that captures the essence of one of the best-loved figures of this century.

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简介：Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Vienna is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Nibble your way along the market stands of the Naschmarkt, twirl at heady heights on the Prater ferris wheel, then ponder imperial excess in Schloss Schonbrunn; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Vienna and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Vienna Travel Guide: *Full-colour maps and images throughout *Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests *Insider tips save you time and money, and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots *Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices *Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss *Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including art, music, architecture, opera, history, etiquette, coffee culture, cuisine, cinema, literature, and more. *Free, convenient pull-out Vienna map (included in print version), plus over 35 colour maps *Useful features - including Walking Tours, Museum Floorplans and Day Trips *Coverage of Hofburg, Stephensdom & the Historic Centre, Karlsplatz & Around Naschmarkt, The Museum District & Neubau, Schloss Belvedere, Schloss Schonbrunn and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Vienna, our most comprehensive guide to Vienna, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled. * Looking for just the highlights of Vienna? Check out Lonely Planet's Vienna Encounter, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. * Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Austria guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Anthony Haywood, Kerry Christiani and Marc Di Duca. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)

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简介：At 15.4 percent of the population, Latinos are the largest minority group in the United States. They are a growing presence in all sectors of the economy, play an increasingly important role in government and politics, and are influential across a wide range of cultural domains. Despite the growing attention paid to Latinos in recent years, this population is characterized by relatively low socio-economic status, and Latinos frequently rank behind the majority white population and other minority groups when it comes to education, finances, and employment. This book contributes to the understanding of these issues by addressing a comprehensive range of topics on Latino economic incorporation, outcomes, and impact over an individual鈥檚 lifetime. The volume starts with the foundational issue of education, and then moves to immigrant integration and adjustment, Latino and immigrant earnings, the economic impact of Latinos, and inter-generational incorporation and long-term integration issues. The contributions provide wide-ranging perspectives on the key factors that determine whether Latinos will be able to achieve their economic potential. The substantial individual, national, and international implications of these studies make this book of interest to scholars and policy-makers alike, particularly those concerned with the issues of education, immigration, employment, and earnings. 鈥淭he rapid and continuing growth of the Hispanic population ensures that the debate over social policy in the next few decades will increasingly focus on how best to alleviate the economic and social problems facing this population and perhaps encourage rapid assimilation. The studies in the volume edited by David Leal and Stephen Trejo provide an excellent foundation for this discussion. The conceptual issues and findings in these papers are sure to be valuable to both policy makers and researchers.鈥?George Borjas, Robert W. Scrivner Professor of Economics and Social Policy, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University 鈥淟atinos and the Economy provides a truly authoritative but accessible compilation of first-rate scholarship on Hispanic incorporation, educational and political gains, and ongoing economic and cultural impacts. It is 鈥榤ust reading鈥?for anyone concerned about the future, especially as America moves inexorably towards becoming a majority-minority society by mid-century.鈥?Daniel T. Lichter, Ferris Family Professor, Department of Policy Analysis and Management Cornell University 鈥淭his is the volume to read for anyone interested in current American immigration issues or the role of Hispanics in the U.S. economy.鈥?Daniel S. Hamermesh, Killam Professor of Economics, University of Texas at Austin

The real world : an introduction to sociology / 2nd ed.

作者：  Kerry Ferris and Jill Stein.

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简介：Summary: Publisher Summary 1 This is the second edition of an introductory sociology textbook for general education students, updated from the 2008 edition with new examples taken from current popular culture. Ferris (Sociology, Northern Illinois U) and Stein (Sociology, Santa Barbara City College) use examples from mass media such as reality television, to explain sociological concepts and theories. The textbook is organized into five parts each of which introduces a piece of sociological research. Chapters within each section contain study techniques, a summary, review questions, and suggestions for further exploration. An integrated website providing further study aids is available, parts of which can only be accessed via a code located on the inside front cover. Printed on lightweight, glossy stock, the textbook contains numerous full color images and graphics. Annotation 漏2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)   Publisher Summary 2 The Real Worldshows students how personally relevant sociology can be with a clever mix of popular culture, everyday life, and extensive student activities. Professors describe the book as 鈥渉ip and accessible,鈥?and students love the authors' contemporary examples and emphasis on students' experiences. The Real Worldis the only book to integrate Data Workshops into every chapter, giving students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the practice of sociology. New to the Second Edition are 鈥淭heory in Everyday Life鈥?tables, which apply key sociological theories to real life.   Publisher Summary 3 The most relevant textbook for today's students, The Real Worldsucceeds in classrooms because it focuses on the perspective that students care about most鈥攖heir own.