Biologists and sociologists present research on stress, adaptive behavior, and the processes through which humans cope with crises and adjust to new situations. Bibliogs

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Product Description: This book presents a set of key papers for those who may have forgotten them as well as for those who, entering the field today, may never have been exposed to these seminal works in Physical Anthropology. It then reaches beyond history to tell the story of the practice of the field, showing—through current research and field work—how the framework has been articulated and expanded over the years...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: David A. Hamburg-doctor, teacher, hostage negotiator, presidential advisor, and more-has seen a lot in his 77 years and has a message for the 21st century: An ounce of prevention is worth many pounds of cure when it comes to deadly international conflict...read more

Product Description: Early adolescence, a critically important developmental phase in the lives of young people, has been neglected in terms of its potential to prevent educational and health problems. Preparing Adolescents for the Twenty-First Century: Challenges Facing Europe and the United States attempts to address this neglect by focusing on cross-national perspectives and linking fundamental research on adolescent development to the challenges of preparing young people for adult life...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Analyzes the effects of today's changing society on children and the family, and describes what America must do to raise healthy children

Offers advice and tips to educators on how to improve the learning experience of children during their adolescent years through leadership initiatives, organization, and instruction.

Offers advice and tips to educators on how to improve the learning experience of children during their adolescent years through leadership initiatives, organization, and instruction. (view table of contents)