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Origins of the Cold War 1941–1949 (Seminar Studies)
by Martin McCauleyNow in its sixth edition, Origins of the Cold War 1941–1949 offers a new perspective on the momentous conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States, covering the tumultuous years of 1941 to 1949.Adopting an internationalist approach, McCauley builds on the fifth edition by tracing the evolution of the post-imperial world after 1945. Chapters have been updated and expanded to include analyses of countries such as India, Pakistan and Malaya and an exciting discussion of the new Cold War history, which seeks to understand the mistakes and misperceptions of the Western allies. Moreover, this sixth edition offers readers insight into how Stalin ruled, with additional chapters delving into state secrecy and the books in Stalin’s library.Combining the latest scholarship with accessible primary sources, Origins of the Cold War 1941–1949 stands as a valuable introduction to a fascinating period and will be useful to scholars and students of modern global history and international affairs.
The UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test: Clinical Presentations and Conditions (Essential Guides to the UKMLA)
by Steven Burr Elizabeth Drake Ian HodginsAre you a medical student preparing for the UKMLA exam? Look no further than The UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test: Clinical Presentations and Conditions. This comprehensive revision guide is an essential resource for any student looking to succeed in the exam. The text follows the General Medical Council's exam content map, covering all of the clinical presentations and conditions listed as being required for the examination. The text is further organised by 18 areas of clinical practice, each led by a specialist in the relevant field. The book features over 450 colour illustrations, and follows an easy to read, consistent layout throughout. Each topic covers clinical examination, diagnosis, management, treatment options and more. An essential preparation guide for UK based medical students, and students sitting the PLAB examination.
Fear No Evil (Alex Cross #27)
by James PattersonCross. Now streaming on Prime Video. Caught in a web of assassins, Alex Cross enters the final battle with the all-knowing genius who has stalked him and his family for years. Dr. Alex Cross and Detective John Sampson venture into the rugged Montana wilderness—where they will be the prey. They&’re not on the job, but on a personal mission. Until they&’re attacked by two rival teams of assassins, controlled by the same mastermind who has stalked Alex and his family for years. Darkness falls. The river churns into rapids. Shots ring out through the forest. No backup. No way out. Fear no evil.
Chasing the Dime
by Michael ConnellyThe phone messages waiting for Henry Pierce clearly aren't for him: "Where is Lilly? This is her number. It's on the site." Pierce has just moved into a new apartment, and he's been "chasing the dime"--doing all it takes so his company comes out first with a scientific breakthrough worth millions. But he can't get the messages for Lilly out of his head. As Pierce tries to help a woman he has never met, he steps into a world of escorts, websites, sex, and secret passions. A world where his success and expertise mean nothing...and where he becomes the chief suspect in a murder case, trapped in the fight of his life.
Data Science: 29th Pacific-Asia Conference on Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining, PAKDD 2025, Sydney, NSW, Australia, June 10-13, 2025, Proceedings, Part VII (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15876)
by Longbing Cao Myra Spiliopoulou Vipin Kumar Can Wang Joao Gama Xintao Wu Xiangmin Zhou Guansong PangThe two-volume set LNAI 15875 + 15876 constitutes the proceedings of the 29th Pacific-Asia Conference on Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining, PAKDD 2025 Special Session, held in Sydney, NSW, Australia, during June 10–13, 2025. The 68 full papers included in this set were carefully reviewed and selected from 696 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: survey track; machine learning; trustworthiness; learning on complex data; graph mining; machine learning applications; representation learning; scientific/business data analysis; and special track on large language models.
Female Immigrant Entrepreneurship: Enhancing Entrepreneurial Capabilities Through Education and Training (Ethnic and Indigenous Business Studies)
by Andreas Walmsley Thomas M. Cooney Toluwani AkaehomenThis groundbreaking monograph explores the urgent need for tailored support systems that empower female immigrant entrepreneurs to navigate the complex challenges and unlock the opportunities they encounter in their host countries. Anchored in the Andragogy-in-Practice framework, the book critically examines the alignment between existing Entrepreneurship Education and Training provision and the entrepreneurial needs of female immigrants, drawing on qualitative research conducted in the Irish context. It highlights the systemic gaps in current training offerings while showcasing the potential of adult learning principles to foster inclusive, culturally responsive education. Offering both academic insight and practical guidance, this volume serves as a valuable resource for educators, trainers, policymakers, and support organisations. It provides a clear, evidence-based roadmap for designing and delivering impactful programmes that recognise and build upon the unique strengths, aspirations, and lived experiences of this often underrepresented yet economically vital group.
Psychiatric Disorders in the Prison Population in the United States
by Hassaan Tohid Ian Hunter RutkofskyThis book discusses why different mental disorders arise in United States prison populations, explores potential solutions, and examines prevention. The US has one of the highest rates of incarceration in the world and prisoners have disproportionally high rates of mental health concerns, which significantly affect their daily functioning and increase rates of recidivism. The first section of the book focuses on the causes and prevention of specific disorders. The disorders covered include anxiety disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and antisocial personality disorder, amongst others commonly found in the incarcerated patient population. Following the disorder-focused chapters is a chapter discussing the current state of mental health and mental health support within the US prison system. The book closes with a chapter dedicated to mental health support during the already highly challenging transition from incarceration to societal reintegration. For individuals with mental health conditions, the difficulty of this time increases exponentially, and the chapter focuses on reducing the need for and increasing the availability of mental health services. Psychiatric Disorders in the Prison Population in the United States will be of great use to mental health providers that treat current or members or former members of the US prison population.
Sleep Science Made Simple: A Clear and Concise Guide
by Alen JuginovićThis book brings the fascinating world of sleep biology to life in clear, accessible language. Dr. Juginovic reveals what happens during the third of our lives we spend asleep—and why it matters so profoundly for our mental and physical health. Drawing on the latest research, the book demystifies how sleep works, explaining its powerful effects on everything from memory and metabolism to heart health, immunity, mental wellbeing, and even cancer risk. With vivid explanations and relatable examples, it explores the neurobiology of sleep and how this vital process supports nearly every system in the body. Whether you're new to the science of sleep, a healthcare professional, an athlete, or a business leader striving for high performance, this book offers something for everyone. Chapters break down complex concepts into clear, relatable language while preserving scientific depth and accuracy. Sleep Science Made Simple is more than just informative—it&’s a call to action. It invites readers to rethink their sleep habits, understand their importance, and make lasting changes to improve overall health, performance, and quality of life.
Atlas of the Facial Nerve and Related Structures
by Nobutaka Yoshioka Albert L. Rhoton, Jr. Juan C. Fernandez-MirandaThe second edition of the esteemed atlas provides an in-depth exploration of craniofacial anatomy, enhanced by images of real cadavers that vividly depict the details of human anatomy. Updated content includes a detailed examination of the intratemporal facial nerve, the extraparotid peripheral branches, and their innervation of the mimetic muscles. Delving into the nuances of the intracranial region, skull anatomy, and the complexities of the upper and lower facial regions, this edition captures every detail with stunning clarity. Organized by region for comprehensive learning, each dissection reveals an intricate network of nerves and structures with accuracy. Supported by precise clinical explanations, the book offers profound insights into neurosurgical-related pathologies and beyond. From mimetic muscle myectomy and neurectomy to nerve transfer for facial paralysis, readers will find the knowledge within these pages indispensable for performing precise and safe procedures on the face. Beneficial across various medical specialties including plastic surgery, otolaryngology, neurosurgery, and craniofacial surgery, this atlas is essential for physicians seeking a comprehensive understanding of craniofacial anatomy. Physiotherapists and practitioners of chemodenervation therapy will also discover invaluable insights within this volume.
Everyday Peacebuilding through Democratic Political Education: The Need for Radical Poise (Rethinking Peace and Conflict Studies)
by Stephen L. EsquithEveryday peacebuilding through democratic political education is a necessary but not sufficient condition for limiting negative political emotions such as anger, fear, and resentment, and for cultivating the political virtues needed for an alternative, more democratic orientation towards power: one that values and exercises power with other members of emergent political communities, not power over them. These demotic political virtues include self-restraint, resistance, humility, respect for the civic dignity of others, non-violent protest, and the radical poise needed to cultivate and coordinate this constellation of political virtues. For those who have been forcibly displaced or are only dimly aware of their complicity in this type of political violence, to maintain a radically poised stance is a continuing process of democratic political education. This book demonstrates how this notion of Radical Poise in theory and practice can be developed through a hybrid process of political education in one country, Mali, to contest the growth of violence and fear there and elsewhere.
Employer Branding und Personalmarketing im Rettungsdienst: Mitarbeitende gewinnen, binden und motivieren
by Daniel HeineDieses Fachbuch gibt einen umfassenden und strukturierten Überblick über die wichtigsten Methoden und Ansätze für ein erfolgreiches Employer Branding und Personalmarketing im Rettungsdienst. Angesichts des Fachkräftemangels und der steigenden Erwartungen an Arbeitgeber ist es unerlässlich, seine Personalstrategie aktiv zu gestalten. Es werden strategische Ansätze zur Positionierung des Rettungsdienstes als attraktiven Arbeitgeber erläutert. Themen wie Arbeitskultur, Work-Life-Balance und Karriereentwicklung spielen dabei eine zentrale Rolle. Anschließend wird gezeigt, wie neue Mitarbeitende durch Recruiting-Maßnahmen gezielt angesprochen und gewonnen werden können. Eine große Rolle spielt auch die langfristige Mitarbeiterbindung und Personalentwicklung: Motivation, Anreizsysteme und gezielte Entwicklungsmaßnahmen sind essenziell, um qualifizierte Mitarbeitende langfristig im Unternehmen zu halten. Ein eigenes Kapitel zeigt auf, welche Maßnahmen notwendig sind, um die Generationen Z und Alpha gezielt für eine Ausbildung zum Notfallsanitäter zu gewinnen. Dieses Buch richtet sich an Führungskräfte, Personalverantwortliche und strategische Entscheider im Rettungsdienst. Die dargestellten Inhalte sind praxisnah und flexibel anpassbar, sodass sie je nach den jeweiligen Rahmenbedingungen und Möglichkeiten eines Rettungsdienstes individuell umgesetzt werden können.
Advanced Problems in Mechanics
by Holm Altenbach Vitaly KuzkinThis book focuses on original theories and approaches in the field of mechanics. It is based on several lectures of the 50th Anniversary of the International Summer School-Conference "Advanced Problems in Mechanics" (June 2022, St. Petersburg, Russia), and with an emphasis on problems and solutions at the boundaries between mechanics and other areas of research. The respective chapters highlight cutting-edge work that promotes development in fields like micro- and nanomechanics, materials science, solid state physics, molecular physics, astrophysics, and many others.
Formal Techniques for Distributed Objects, Components, and Systems: 45th IFIP WG 6.1 International Conference, FORTE 2025, Held as Part of the 20th International Federated Conference on Distributed Computing Techniques, DisCoTec 2025, Lille, France, June 16–20, 2025, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15732)
by Carla Ferreira Claudio Antares MezzinaThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 45th IFIP WG 6.1 International Conference on Formal Techniques for Distributed Objects, Components, and Systems, FORTE 2025, held in Lille, France, in June 2025, as Part of the 20th International Federated Conference on Distributed Computing Techniques, DisCoTec 2025, during June 16–20, 2025. The 8 full papers and 5 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 25 submissions. They focus on fundamental research on theory, models, tools, and applications for distributed system.
Systemic Disorders in Pregnancy: Management Principles
by Arvind Kumar Richa SharmaSystemic disorders in pregnancy is challenging in terms of diagnosis and management, as it compromises both mother and the baby. This book describes various maternal disorders along with their management algorithms and deals with exact standard operating procedures. It also includes periconceptional management, differential diagnosis, prevention, and latest guidelines and recommendations regarding medical disorders during pregnancy. This book provides helpful information to practicing obstetricians involved in the management of such patients and serves as a reference guide to students and residents in obstetrics and gynecology.
How to Kill a City: Gentrification, Inequality, and the Fight for the Neighborhood
by PE Moskowitz&“An exacting look at gentrification&” (New York Times Book Review)—and the lives devastated in the process The term gentrification has become a buzzword to describe the changes in urban neighborhoods across the country, but we don&’t realize just how threatening it is. It means more than the arrival of trendy shops, much-maligned hipsters, and expensive lattes. The very future of American cities as vibrant, equitable spaces hangs in the balance. P. E. Moskowitz&’s How to Kill a City takes readers from the kitchen tables of hurting families who can no longer afford their homes to the corporate boardrooms and political backrooms where destructive housing policies are devised. Along the way, Moskowitz uncovers the massive, systemic forces behind gentrification in New Orleans, Detroit, San Francisco, and New York. In the new preface, Moskowitz stresses just how little has changed in those same cities and how the problems of gentrification are proliferating throughout America. The deceptively simple question of who can and cannot afford to pay the rent goes to the heart of America&’s crises of race and inequality. A vigorous, hard-hitting exposé, How to Kill a City reveals who holds power in our cities and how we can get it back.
The Ogress and the Orphans
by Kelly BarnhillA National Book Award finalist and instant fantasy classic about the power of community, generosity, books, and baked goods, from the author of the beloved Newbery Medal winner The Girl Who Drank the Moon. The town of Stone in the Glen used to be lovely, but it hasn&’t been so in a very long time. Once a celebrated town with a vibrant town square, prosperous businesses and families, and educated, happy children, Stone in the Glen has fallen on hard times. Since the expansive and beloved Library burned with other buildings in a time of terrible fires, the town has been plagued by droughts, blight, and destruction. But the people have continued to put their faith in the Mayor, a dazzling fellow with a bright shock of golden hair and brilliant white teeth who promises that he alone can solve their problems. And he is a famous dragon slayer! At least, no one has ever seen a dragon in the Mayor&’s presence… But somebody is to blame for the town&’s problems, not only the fires and the decline that followed them, but the child who has gone missing from the local Orphan House. And with a little helpful suggestion from the Mayor, all eyes turn to the Ogress who has come to live at the far edge of town. Only the children of the Orphan House know the truth. Together, they must clear the Ogress's name and solve the mystery of the town's destruction before their home of Stone in the Glen is destroyed by its own people.
The Hunger of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Trilogy #2)
by John GwynneSet in a Norse-inspired world, and packed with myth, magic, and vengeance, The Hunger of the Gods is the second novel in John Gwynne's New York Times bestselling Bloodsworn Saga. The story concludes in book three, The Fury of the Gods, available now! "Visceral, heartbreaking, and unputdownable." – Jay Kristoff on The Shadow of the Gods THE DEAD GODS ARE RISING. Lik-Rifa, the dragon god of legend, has been freed from her eternal prison. Now she plots a new age of blood and conquest. As Orka continues the hunt for her missing son, the Bloodsworn sweep south in a desperate race to save one of their own–and Varg takes the first steps on the path of vengeance. Elvar has sworn to fulfill her blood oath and rescue a prisoner from the clutches of Lik-Rifa and her dragonborn followers, but first she must persuade the Battle-Grim to follow her. Yet even the might of the Bloodsworn and Battle-Grim cannot stand alone against a dragon god. Their only hope lies within the mad writings of a chained god. A book of forbidden magic with the power to raise the wolf god Ulfrir from the dead...and bring about a battle that will shake the foundations of the earth. The final book in the trilogy, The Fury of the Gods, is available now!LOOK OUT FOR THE DELUXE LIMITED HARDCOVER EDITION OF THE HUNGER OF THE GODS―featuring stenciled sprayed edges, a new introduction from the author, a foil stamped case, and custom endpapers. Only available on a limited first print run while supplies last.Praise for The Shadow of the Gods&“There is not a dull chapter in this fantasy epic.&” —Vulture (Best of the Year) "A satisfying and riveting read. It&’s everything I&’ve come to expect from a John Gwynne book." —Robin Hobb "A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic." —Anthony Ryan "A masterclass in storytelling . . . epic, gritty fantasy with an uncompromising amount of heart." —FanFiAddict For more from John Gwynne, check out: The Bloodsworn TrilogyThe Shadow of the Gods The Hunger of the Gods The Fury of the Gods Of Blood and BoneA Time of Dread A Time of Blood A Time of Courage The Faithful and the FallenMalice Valor Ruin Wrath
Candace Pert: Genius, Greed, and Madness in the World of Science
by Pamela RyckmanCandace Pert stood at the dawn of three revolutions: the opioid crisis, the AIDS crisis, and the mind-body movement. Indeed, her visionary work shaped history – for good and, inadvertently, for evil. Before there was Bessel van der Kolk, there was Candace Pert, the Mother of the Mind-Body Revolution. Her story forms a launchpad to discuss the most pressing issues plaguing science and healthcare today. Pert played pivotal roles in major movements in both science and politics. Namely, she: Discovered the opiate receptor (the mechanism by which opioids function in the brain), launching the opioid crisis. Proved the mind-body link, launching the field of integrative or functional medicine. Created Peptide T, the underground AIDS drug featured in the film Dallas Buyers Club, and then went rogue, becoming a linchpin in the black market for her drug. Pert was sabotaged by mentors and colleagues keen to profit from her brilliance. But she too became tainted, believing that her noble ends would justify devious means. Like a mythic hero, she succumbed to a fatal flaw, and her greatest strengths—singularity of purpose and blind faith in her own virtuosity—would prove to be her undoing. CANDACE PERT is a great read for anyone interested in integrative health, mind-body awareness, medical ethics, the bureaucracy of a toxic healthcare system, and a flawed genius whose scandals and breakthroughs shaped history. &“Exemplary research, balanced accounts and deeply evocative prose... a truly insightful narrative on what it can mean to be a woman at the cutting edge of science.&” – The Wall Street Journal &“Riveting biography… nuanced portrait…Readers will be engrossed.&” – Publisher's Weekly &“There is a revolution taking form that is significantly influencing how the Western medical community views health and disease. Candace Pert&’s contribution to this revolution is undeniable.&” – Deepak Chopra &“Ryckman&’s writing is life-like, suspenseful, and creates a roller coaster ride of stakes and unexpected discovery&” – Dr. Lisa Miller, New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and The Awakened Brain
Less: A Novel (The Arthur Less Books #1)
by Andrew Sean GreerA struggling novelist travels the world to avoid an awkward wedding in this hilarious Pulitzer Prize-winning novel full of "arresting lyricism and beauty" (The New York Times Book Review).WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZENational BestsellerA New York Times Notable Book of 2017A Washington Post Top Ten Book of 2017A San Francisco Chronicle Top Ten Book of 2017Longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence, the Lambda Award, and the California Book AwardWho says you can't run away from your problems? You are a failed novelist about to turn fifty. A wedding invitation arrives in the mail: your boyfriend of the past nine years is engaged to someone else. You can't say yes--it would be too awkward--and you can't say no--it would look like defeat. On your desk are a series of invitations to half-baked literary events around the world.QUESTION: How do you arrange to skip town?ANSWER: You accept them all.What would possibly go wrong? Arthur Less will almost fall in love in Paris, almost fall to his death in Berlin, barely escape to a Moroccan ski chalet from a Saharan sandstorm, accidentally book himself as the (only) writer-in-residence at a Christian Retreat Center in Southern India, and encounter, on a desert island in the Arabian Sea, the last person on Earth he wants to face. Somewhere in there: he will turn fifty. Through it all, there is his first love. And there is his last.Because, despite all these mishaps, missteps, misunderstandings and mistakes, Less is, above all, a love story.A scintillating satire of the American abroad, a rumination on time and the human heart, a bittersweet romance of chances lost, by an author The New York Times has hailed as "inspired, lyrical," "elegiac," "ingenious," as well as "too sappy by half," Less shows a writer at the peak of his talents raising the curtain on our shared human comedy."I could not love LESS more."--Ron Charles, The Washington Post"Andrew Sean Greer's Less is excellent company. It's no less than bedazzling, bewitching and be-wonderful."--Christopher Buckley, The New York Times Book Review
Bridging the Digital Divide in the US: Planning Innovative State and Local Approaches (Community Development Research and Practice Series)
by Mildred E. Warner Natassia A. Bravo Duxixi ShenThe US faces a deep digital divide which cuts across both urban and rural lines, but is most marked in rural, low income, and minority communities. This book presents a multi-level governance framework which explores how local leaders use policy opportunity and community resilience to address inequity in broadband infrastructure. Cases from communities across the US are profiled to show how local and regional initiatives address the digital divide – how they harness local resources, state and federal funding, and how they navigate regulatory restrictions and financial constraints. Special attention is given to rural and Indigenous communities, where the technological, organizational, and funding challenges are greatest. The federal policy landscape for broadband is changing, and this book provides clear insights on how policy can support the people and places left behind. This book is essential for planners and those studying or working in rural development, rural studies, and community development.The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial (CC-BY-NC) 4.0 license.
Amber Tourism: From Attractions and Motivations to Sustainability and Territorial Branding (Routledge Insights in Tourism Series)
by Waldemar Cudny Andrzej Stasiak Bogdan WłodarczykThis book explores the multi-faceted nature of amber tourism, illustrating how amber, both a natural and cultural resource, has evolved into a tourist attraction. Combining theoretical insights with diverse case studies, the book examines the key factors shaping its significance in the tourism industry.It provides a deeper understanding of amber-related tourist attractions and motivations, along with a well-defined categorisation of amber tourism. It examines how amber tourism aligns with sustainable tourism principles and contributes to the branding of tourist products and destinations. This analysis is grounded in tourism research theories and enriched with case studies from the Baltic region and beyond.The book will appeal to students and researchers in sustainable tourism, tourism development, tourism management, heritage management, and place branding.
Sustainability and Teacher Education in India: Meaning and Importance
by Gursharan Singh KainthThis book provides an understanding of the importance of embedding and integrating the concept of sustainability into teacher education in India. It focuses on training teachers and educators towards achieving the principles of education for sustainability.The volume discusses the role of sustainability and its principles, in terms of its environmental, social, and economic dimensions in the professional development of teachers in the education system. It explains how teacher education is essential for introducing Education for Sustainable Development in school curriculums. It also highlights the role of sustainability in education for teachers in promoting environmentally responsible citizenship. While discussing the importance of training in-service and pre-service teachers to prepare them to implement such practices, it elucidates the meaning and significance of the National Curriculum Framework and its relationship with teacher education.This book will be of interest to teachers, students, and researchers of education, especially of teacher education, school education and education for sustainability. It will also be useful for academicians, educationalists, policymakers, teacher training institutes, and those preparing for competitive exams.
The Role of Food in Resettlement and Rehabilitation: Good Food and Good Lives (Routledge Frontiers of Criminal Justice)
by Julie Parsons and Kevin WongExploring the role of food in enabling people with convictions to live a “good life”, this book examines the tangible ways in which growing food, cooking, and eating together has the potential to be both transformative and small steps incremental in facilitating desistance journeys for people with convictions.At its most reductive, food sustains us physically; it’s the fuel which keeps us alive. Of course, emotionally, culturally, and socially it does more than that. This edited book addresses an under-researched area of resettlement and rehabilitation which has real-world application to policy and practice in criminal justice and related areas such as mental health, physical health, employment, and education. Importantly, given the relatability of food growing, cooking, and eating to the wider public, it offers opportunities to connect the desistance journeys and lives of people with convictions to the wider public.The Role of Food in Resettlement and Rehabilitation will be of great interest to students and scholars of criminology, sociology, social work, and food studies. It is also important reading for government policymakers in criminal justice and health care, social policy, and criminal justice practitioners, including prison governors, social workers, and providers of services for people with convictions in custody and community.
What Is the Point of Moral Philosophy? (Routledge Studies in Ethics and Moral Theory)
by Roger Crisp Ingmar Persson Julian SavulescuOver the last half-century, moral philosophy has taken an applied turn, covering practical issues in areas such as medicine, business, the environment, and many others. But it has largely failed to examine itself. In this volume, a range of distinguished contemporary ethicists, representing many different positions, examine what might be the point, if any, of moral philosophy.Given the deep and apparently intransigent basic disagreements between philosophers, is the discipline able to provide genuinely helpful advice? Is there an agreed methodology for philosophical ethics? Is the truth about ethics such that few people could believe it (perhaps because the truth is so peculiar) or act upon it (because it turns out that ethics is much more demanding than most think)? Perhaps the only philosopher to have addressed these issues head-on has been Ingmar Persson. His important arguments provide a starting point for debate and are examined and discussed by several contributors. But the volume goes beyond Persson’s path-breaking work to clarify the nature of the challenges to philosophical ethics and the variety of responses available.What Is the Point of Moral Philosophy? will be of interest to scholars and students working in all areas of moral philosophy, including applied ethics, metaethics, and normative ethics.
Psychiatrists' Analysis of Politicians' Mental Health: The Ethics of Public Commentary
by Keith RasmussenThis book discusses the validity, ethics, and usefulness of professional public commentary of politician’s mental health and provides an alternative model for professionals to do so in an ethical manner.Rendering public opinions about politician’s mental health, particularly when the professional has not conducted a first-hand assessment of the individual, can be problematic and unethical. This book reviews the legitimate methods of psychiatric and psychological evaluations, abuses of psychiatry, and ethical perspectives on publicly voicing opinions regarding public figures, and proposes an alternative assumption model for mental health professionals to render a public opinion. It is a great resource for practicing psychologists and psychiatrists to reflect on their own processes when examining the mental health of politicians.Students and trainees in the mental health sector will come away from this book with a better understanding of the ethical concerns inherent in commenting publicly on public officials’ mental health, and they'll find valuable guidance on how to do so in an ethical way.