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The Handbook of Bilingualism and Multilingualism
**Honored as a 2013 Choice Outstanding Academic Title** Comprising state-of-the-art research, this substantially expanded and revised Handbook discusses the latest global and interdisciplinary issues across bilingualism and multilingualism. Includes the addition of ten new authors to the contributor team, and coverage of seven new topics ranging from global media to heritage language learning Provides extensively revised coverage of bilingual and multilingual communities, polyglot aphasia, creolization, indigenization, linguistic ecology and endangered languages, multilingualism, and forensic linguistics Brings together a global team of internationally-renowned researchers from different disciplines Covers a wide variety of topics, ranging from neuro- and psycho-linguistic research to studies of media and psychological counseling Assesses the latest issues in worldwide linguistics, including the phenomena and the conceptualization of 'hyperglobalization', and emphasizes geographical centers of global conflict and commerce
Advances in Culturally-Aware Intelligent Systems and in Cross-Cultural Psychological Studies
This book offers valuable new insights into the design of culturally-aware systems. In its first part, it is devoted to presenting selected Culturally-Aware Intelligent Systems devised in the field of Artificial Intelligence and its second part consists of two sub-parts that offer a source of inspiration for building modelizations of Culture and of its influence on the human mind and behavior, to be used in new Culturally-Aware Intelligent Systems. Those sub-parts present the results of experiments conducted in two fields that study Culture and its influence on the human mind’s functions: Cultural Neuroscience and Cross-Cultural Psychology. In this era of globalization, people from differe...
Early Psychological Research Contributions from Women of Color, Volume 2
This volume serves as a companion to Early Psychological Research Contributions from Women of Color, Volume I. It focuses on the dissertations of 20 builders, women of color who earned their doctoral degrees in psychology prior to 1990 and who were leaders in the field through their leadership or innovation. An introductory chapter bridges the two volumes. Each subsequent chapter summarizes and examines a dissertation using a consistent format, including a biographical sketch of the builder with an emphasis on her significant contribution to an organization or innovation that moved the field forward, a summary of the dissertation, a reproducibility critique of the dissertation, and an altern...
The Handbook of Bilingualism
This handbook provides state-of-the-art treatments of the central issues that arise from the study of the phenomena of bilingualism. It explores topics ranging from the bilingual brain to bilingual education.
Evolutionary Perspectives on Death
The latest volume in this multidisciplinary series on key topics in evolutionary studies, Evolutionary Perspectives on Death provides an evolutionary analysis of mortality and the consideration of death. Bringing together noted experts from a variety of fields, the books emanate from conferences held at Oakland University, and are dedicated to providing wide ranging and occasionally provocative views of human evolution. The volume on death covers topics from biology, anthropology, psychology, sociology and philosophy, with contributors addressing how evolution informs the process of comprehending, grieving, depicting, celebrating, and accepting death. Among the topics covered: Evolutionary p...
Advances in Psychology and Law
This book delivers a comprehensive examination of contemporary issues at the intersection of psychology and law, reflecting the latest advancements and research in these critical fields. Authored by leading experts, it offers in-depth insights into key topics, including police use of force, hate crimes, and forensic assessments, making it an essential resource for practitioners, researchers, and policymakers. Key highlights include: The impact of psychological research on legal processes and decision-making. Current trends in understanding and addressing police use of force. Insights into the rising prevalence and complexity of hate crimes. This book's authoritative content, grounded in the latest empirical evidence, makes it indispensable for professionals in psychology, law, criminal justice, and public policy. It's also a valuable tool for educators and students aiming to stay abreast of the rapidly evolving landscape of forensic psychology.
