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Principles of Economics
LibreTexts · LibreTexts
In the contents: 34: Socialist Economies in Transition · 34.1: The Theory and Practice of Socialism · 34.2: Socialist Systems in Action
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A Guide to Technical Communications: Strategies and Applications
Lynn Hall and Leah Wahlin · The Ohio State University
A textbook focused on developing both technical and professional communication skills
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Mind, Body, World - Foundations of Cognitive Science
Michael R. W. Dawson · University of Alberta
In the contents: 01: The Cognitive Sciences- One or Many · 1.04: Cognitive Science or the Cognitive Sciences · 5.09: Robotic Moments in Social Environment
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A Theory of Literate Action - Literate Action II
Charles Bazerman · University of California, Santa Barbara
In the contents: 1.02: Symbolic Selves in Society - Vygotsky on Language and Formation of the Social Mind · 1.03: Active Social Symbolic Selves - Vygotskian Traditions · 1.04: Active Social Symbolic Selves - The Phenomenological Sociology Tradition
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Biological Psychology
Michael Hove and Steven A. Martinez · Fitchburg State University and Temple University
Biological psychology is the study of the biological bases of behavior and mental processes. It explores how biological factors like genes, hormones, neurotransmitters, and brain structures influence psychological components like thoughts, emotions, memories, and actions. This free and open textbook provides a wide ranging and up-to-date introduction to the main topics and methods of biological psychology.
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Communication Literacy: An Introduction to Communication Studies
Desiree Montenegro · Cerritos College
In this OER textbook, you will be exposed to a variety of communication processes and modes, grouped into the fields of study we investigate in academe. We use this approach in the broad field of Communication Studies because it is a means of managing the complexity and expanse of communication.
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Archaeology
Susan Ruth · Central New Mexico Community College
Archeology is the study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture specifically artifacts, architecture, biofacts or ecofacts and cultural landscapes.
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TED 1200 - Child and Adolescent Development
Mary Y Bonnell · Prince George's Community College
In the contents: 3.11: Psychosocial Development and Attachment · 3.14: Psychosocial Development · 4.16: Psychosocial Development
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Child Abuse and Neglect: Stopping the Maltreatment of Our Future Generations
Dana Rethwisch, Jennifer Marta (Ed.) · Coalinga College
In the contents: 4.04: Social and Emotional Development
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Defend Dissent: Digital Suppression and Cryptographic Defense of Social Movements
Glencora Borradaile · Oregon State University
In the contents: 02: Digital Suppression of Social Movements (in the US) · 2.01: Mechanisms of Social Movement Suppression · 2.02: Digital Threats to Social Movements
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PRJ 2000: Newswriting for Public Relations
Joel Whitaker · Prince George's Community College
In the contents: 7.04: Social Media · 10: Social Media · 10.01: Social Media
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Introduction to Human Services (Pearce et al.)
Elizabeth B. Pearce · Linn-Benton Community College
In the contents: 2.02: National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics · 03: Social Problems and Personal Troubles · 3.01: What Is a Social Problem
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Principles of Sociological Inquiry – Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
Anonymous · LibreTexts
In the contents: 1.02: Science Social Science and Sociology · 14: Reading and Understanding Social Research
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Introduction to Political Science Research Methods
Josue Franco · Cuyamaca College
In the contents: 1.02: The Social Network of Political Science
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The Stories Behind Social Statistics: Data Analysis, Interpretation, and Communication
Ezra Temko · Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
This text presents introductory social statistics concepts and techniques and how to use SPSS software.
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PARA 248: Legal Synthesis and Analysis
James C. Harman · Santa Ana College
LibreTexts
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Being Human: An Introduction to Four-field Anthropology
Luke Konkol · Moraine Park Technical College
In the contents: 3.04: Exchange and Social Systems
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Academic Success
Bartlett et al. · University of Southern Queensland
Academic Success is designed to help students on their university journey. It is divided into four parts, each reflecting different aspects of a student’s tertiary experience. This open book ultimately aids students across all disciplines in achieving academic success at university.
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Classical Sociological Theory and Foundations of American Sociology (Hurst)
Allison Hurst · Oregon State University
In the contents: 4.05: Du Bois onThe Study of Social Problems(1898) · 4.07: Edward A. Ross on Social Control(1900) · 4.09: Charles Horton Cooley Social Consciousness (1907)
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Addictions Counseling Essentials
Andrea Polites, Bruce Sewick, Jason Florin, and Julie Trytek · College of DuPage
This book is a collaboration between a group of educators with extensive experience in the addictions field. We aim to provide a meaningful resource for those who are training to become certified professionals in the field of addictions counseling and recovery.