David Ropeik reveals the fascinating historical and psychological roots of our fear of cancer and documents the dramatic health and financial harms caused when that fear exceeds the risk
* Scenarios and case studies illustrate theory
subsequent chapters elucidate processes of acquisition and maintenance of fear
This important book will be of considerable interest to child welfare policy makers
This book points to a possible way of returning a sense of unity to the visual arts through a combination of theoretical ideas and practical methods
Lyrics of Lament Joe Wos David Ropeik reveals the fascinatingIn a world torn by division, violence, and deprivation, there are to be found largely forgotten laments, by singers, poets, and musicians across cultural and religious traditions, composers who have helped process suffering, justice, and healing. This volume surveys historic and contemporary examples and practices of lament from around the world, from the Abrahamic faiths, scriptures (Hebrew Bible, New Testament, Qur'an), liturgies, and from popular