by Catherine Kohler Riessman (1993)
Catherine Kohler Riessman, in this 30th volume of the Sage Qualitative Research Methods Series, has made the method of narrative analysis more systematic and useful for fieldworkers. Building on past approaches, she introduces and illustrates forms of narrative analysis of women's lives and health concerns. Although much has been written about narrative and its role in the study of lives, nothing has been written about the logic of narrative analysis-how to carry it out and why. The author locates herself and her work first in a personal narrative, then illustrates three types of narrative analysis, pointing out their relative strengths and weaknesses. In the third section of the book, she shows how she carries out narrative work, from telling to transcribing to analyzing. Her detailed and clear approach results in an excellent paradigm for others who are struggling with texts rather than weddded to technique. This book is also embedded in Riessman's analyses of divorce narratives and women's situations and health concerns. It is thus a contribution to method and to the substantive study of women's lives and well-being.
Louise Spilsbury
This new series looks at the important topic of food and nutrition, exploring how different foods affect our bodies and showing readers how to plan a healthy, balanced diet. Each book includes clear text to promote knowledge about healthy eating, photos, charts and diagrams to develop understanding of what makes a balanced diet and easy-to-follow recipes to encourage readers to cook and eat smart! Suitable for upper primary to junior secondary.
James A. Weber
This is an excellent book that describes how growth of the population is essential towards health of the human race. In fact, historically, decline of all cultures was proceeded by a decline in population growth.
Michael J. Alter
"Science of Flexibility has long been considered the leading reference on the topic, and this new edition reaffirms that status. No other book covers these concepts and principles better." "Based on the latest research, this completely revised and updated edition includes five new chapters, nearly doubling the content. These chapters discuss the hypermobility of joints, joint manipulation and chiropractic adjustment, controversial stretches, the relationship of stretching and special populations, and the functionality of stretching and flexibility for specific sports and health conditions." "With more than 1,400 scholarly and professional references and over 200 illustrations, photos, and tables, Science of Flexibility is invaluable for exercise scientists, health/fitness professionals, athletic trainers, sport physical therapists and chiropractors, massage therapists, instructors and practitioners of dance, yoga, and the martial arts."--BOOK JACKET.
Ida G. Dox, B. John Melloni, Gilbert M. Eisner
Approximately 25,000 terms concisely defined for both students of the health sciences and the general public. Also includes synonyms, generic drug names, brand drug names, eponyms, abbreviations, acronyms, and selected obsolete terms and colloquialisms for historical perspective. Many cross references. Approximately 2500 illustrations.