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Accounting information systems, 6th ed.

Focusing on the needs and responsibilities of accountants as systems designers, auditors, and end users, this textbook describes the available accounting information systems, compares business planning and commercial software options, and considers ongoing changes in operations and IT controls. The sixth edition adds a chapter on REA data modeling and a section on value stream accounting. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

America at odds, 6th student ed.

Just in time for the current presidential political season, Sidlow and Henschen (Eastern Michigan U.) address such timely issues in this update of the 2006 edition: Do we really have a representative democracy? What are we giving up to fight the war in Iraq? Is online polling the wave of the future? Is more immigration good or bad for America? Text chapters include memorable quotes, online resources, and review cards. Appended material includes The Declaration of Independence, information on Supreme Court justices and US presidents, and tips on finding court decisions. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

American corrections, 8th ed.

Clear (John Jay College), Cole (University of Connecticut), and Reisig (Florida State University) review the history of corrections, analyze methods of punishment, describe the different correctional institutions, and examine incarceration trends, race and ethnicity, the death penalty, and community justice. A previous edition is cited in Resources for college libraries. The eighth edition updates statistics and adds a final chapter on current correctional dilemmas. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

American government; historical, popular & global perspectives, preview ed.

The authors (both of the U. of Connecticut) present a relatively standard undergraduate-level introductory textbook on US government. They offer chapters on the founding and the Constitution, federalism, civil liberties, civil rights, Congress, the Presidency, the federal bureaucracy, the judiciary, public opinion, interest groups, the media, political parties, voting and political participation, campaigns and election, economic policy, and social policy (as well as one on state and local governments that is "available in special orders"). They attempt to differentiate the textbook with side boxes offering brief looks at different issues from a historical perspective, from the perspective of popular opinion, and from international perspectives. They also include opening vignettes for each chapter relating issues from contemporary times and from the past to each other, chapter summaries of key points, lists of print and electronic resources, and pointers to interactive exercises on the Internet. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Applied statistics; for public and nonprofit administration, 7th ed.

Meier (Texas A&M), Brudney (Cleveland State), and Bothe (University of Wisconsin) introduce basic statistical analysis, probability distributions, statistical inference techniques, and relationships between two or more variables. The textbook is written specifically for masters of public administration degree programs, addressing substantive problems illustrative of those faced by practicing administrators in the public and nonprofit sectors. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Classics of public administration.

The 57 selections in this textbook are arranged chronologically into four parts beginning with Woodrow Wilson in 1887 then traveling through the policies of the New Deal, JFK, and Reagan. The authors consider bureaucracy, organization theory, human resources management, the budgetary process, public management, and program evaluation. The sixth edition adds four selections on administrative ethics and transformation efforts. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Contemporary moral problems, 9th ed.

This undergraduate textbook begins with brief excerpts representing major moral theories, including those of Rawls, Nietzsche, Mill, Kant, Aristotle, and Dworkin. It then provides 41 readings representing various positions on contemporary controversies, such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, marriage, drugs, and animal rights. The ninth edition adds 16 readings on global warming, torture, gay rights, and addiction. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Contemporary moral problems; war, terrorism, and torture, 3d ed.

White (St. Cloud State U.) assembles six readings on war and terrorism, and three on torture to be used in any course that addresses these topics. They discuss such aspects as the conduct of a just and limited war, the War on Terrorism and the end of human rights, and how to interrogate terrorists. Each section includes problem cases and suggested readings. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Constructions of deviance; social power, context, and interaction, 6th ed.

Weighted towards the social constructionist approach, the 47 chapters in this reader present a variety of studies and perspectives on why individuals engage in norm-violating behavior, deviant identity, the social organization of deviance, and the phases of the deviant career. The sixth edition add 18 pieces on cyberporn, shoplifters, bankruptcy, male cheerleaders, the ecstasy drug, Halliburton, lesbian cruising, and pyramid schemes. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Copywriting for the electronic media; a practical guide, 6th ed.

This text for undergraduates offers ample copywriting practice with about 80 exercises that sharpen copywriting skills in a variety of venues. Realistic situations typical of entry-level copywriting positions are included. The structure of the text is appropriate for an introduction to writing for electronic media, where many topics are covered, or it can be used to focus on writing for radio and television alone. Along with copywriting materials, the text includes material not always found in texts, such as chapters on copywriting style, consumer behavior, and legal and ethical aspects of copywriting. B&w examples of storyboards and actual aired copy are used extensively. This sixth edition contains new material on getting the first job and the role of the Internet. The grammar review has been expanded and simplified for this edition. Meeske is professor emeritus at the University of Central Florida. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Cost accounting; foundations and evolutions, 7th ed.

Kinney (Texas A&M) and Raiborn (Texas State) introduce the tools and techniques commonly used by cost and management accountants and provide problem-solving methods useful in achieving corporate goals. The first part of the text presents the traditional methods that are the building blocks for generating information to satisfy internal and external user needs, while the second part explores more innovative cost accounting approaches. The seventh edition adds potential ethical dilemmas for consideration. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Creating the enterprise.

This text presents a new approach to the study of entrepreneurship, using three levels of analysis (person, environment, and business) to address the three stages of business change: recognizing and developing opportunities, progress and growth, and transition. While it provides an overview of essential business principles and practices, it is fundamentally focused on helping students define, develop, and achieve their personal and professional goals. Key features of the text include a focus on personal and professional skills, emphasis on ethical issues, and recognition of the global issues confronting entrepreneurs. Learning features include concept outlines, chapter objectives, topic summaries, review and self-assessment questions, and enrichment activities. Gartner is affiliated with Clemson University. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Criminology, 10th ed.

The previous (ninth) edition of this enduring text is cited in Resources for College Libraries. Siegel (criminal justice, U. of Massachusetts, Lowell) has updated his text for undergraduates, which introduces major topics and theories, mainly by presenting more contemporary case examples to illustrate concepts. Chapter subjects include: rational choice theory, trait theories, social process theories, public order crime, cyber crime and technology, police and the courts, and white-collar and organized crime. Chapter summaries and review questions are included. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Criminal justice in action, 5th ed.

This textbook introduces the criminal justice system and particularly examines the roles played by police, courts, and corrections. Gaines (California State University) and Miller discuss measurements and explanations of crime, criminal law, police organization, pretrial procedures, criminal trials, punishment and sentencing, probation and community corrections, juvenile justice, the drug war, and cybercrime. The fifth edition adds a chapter on homeland security and sections on police strategies, jail overcrowding, and school violence. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Criminal law, 10th ed.

Intended for law enforcement students, this textbook introduces the basic concepts of criminal law, describes the various types of crimes committed against persons or their property, and explains the basis for prosecuting other types of criminal conduct. The tenth edition incorporates recent Supreme Court decisions and combines the two previous sex crime chapters into one. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Ebola, culture, and politics; the anthropology of an emerging disease.

This case study, aimed at anthropology undergraduate students, describes the efforts of a medical intervention team working in Africa to control an Ebola outbreak. Barry Hewlett and Bonnie Hewlett (anthropology, Washington State U., Vancouver) were invited by the World Health Organization in 2000 and 2003 to Uganda and the Congo to assist in the containment of the outbreak. They also discuss their field experiences with Ebola hemorrhagic fever in Gabon in 1997, the literature on human perceptions and responses to other high-mortality diseases, and a biocultural model that explains cross-cultural patterns. They discuss political, structural, psychological, and cultural factors, and conventional intervention protocols, as well as the stigmatization of healthcare workers. They end with a consideration of implications for their research for understanding the use of Ebola as a bioterrorism weapon and the threat of the bird flu pandemic. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Employment & labor law, 6th ed.

Cihon (law and public policy, Syracuse U.) and Castagnera (Rider University) created this text for non-lawyers, such as students in business schools, human resources programs and industrial relations programs. This sixth edition marks the 20th anniversary of publication. The text is divided into four parts: common-law employment issues; equal employment opportunity; employment law issues; and labor relations law. Chapters include case problems drawn from actual court cases. Nine appendices include the Civil Rights Act of 1964; text of Title 42 U.S.C. Section 1981; extracts from the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act; and text of the National Labor Relations Act, Labor Management Relations Act and Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. Also included are a glossary and list of significant cases. An abbreviated table of contents appears before the complete table of contents. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Essentials of criminal justice, 6th ed.

Siegel (University of Massachusetts) introduces both the formal and informal U.S. justice processes, and describes the functions of police departments, the organization of the court system, and the components of the correctional system. The sixth edition adds sections on political solutions to terrorism, crime mapping, and minority overrepresentation in the juvenile system. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Excel quick, 3d ed.

This update of the 2004 tutorial covers Excel 2007 but includes an equal number of lessons on prior versions of Microsoft's popular spreadsheet software, pointing out differences. Utilizing a teach more by example than discussion approach, Smith (Albion College, Albion, Michigan) offer ten lessons on basic user skills and some power skills for rapid application of Excel spreadsheets. Appendices provide further details on functions for business, data commands, and pivot tables. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Experiencing music technology, 3d ed.

In this textbook, Williams (music and arts technology, Illinois State U.) and Webster (music education and technology, Northwestern U.) present an introduction to music technology. They describe, for undergraduate and graduate students, using the computer to compose or arrange music, from operating systems and internet use to digital audio and MIDI, notation, and computer-aided instruction. This edition has been revised and updated to meet the most current developments in software and hardware, as well as discussing future developments such as wireless and mobile computing, surround sound and MPEG, and miniaturization. They also focus less on the specifics of each program and more on an overall understanding of how they work. Most of the screen shots have been redone and some new software titles are included, while others have been omitted. Project tutorials have been moved from the DVD to the internet. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)