Digital library
Textbooks, references and open learning resources.
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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.
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PSY 100 Biddle
LibreTexts
In the contents: 10: Social Psychology · 10.01: What Is Social Psychology · 10.07: Prosocial Behavior
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TED 2000 Foundations of Education
Dr. Ashanti M. Bryant-Foster · Prince George's Community College
This text addresses a study of schools in the United States from historical, philosophical, political, and sociological perspectives. Current issues and practices in education are explored, looking at factors that influence schools, teaching, and learning.
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Race and Ethnic Relations in the U.S.: An Intersectional Approach
Janét Hund et al. · Long Beach City College, Cerritos College, & Saddleback College
In the contents: 1.05: Social Stratification and Intersectionality · 1.06: Social Change and Resistance · 3.04: Social Institutions
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SOC 341: Sex and Gender
Donnisha Lugo · Cosumnes River College
In the contents: 03: Gender Development and Socialization · 3.02: Gender Socialization · 7.09: The Social Construction of Sexuality
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Intercultural Communication for the Community College
Karen Krumrey-Fulks · Lane Community College
In the quest to explore the multiple facets of intercultural communication, this book is divided into three general areas: foundations, elements, and contexts. The foundations cover the basic principles associated with communication studies and culture. The elements move beyond the basics into self, identities, verbal, and nonverbal process associated with communication and culture.
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Creating Online Learning Experiences
Matt Crosslin · University of Texas at Arlington
In the contents: 11: Utilizing Social Learning in Online Courses
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Treatment of Addictions, Individual and Group
Master Textbook · Whatcom Community College
This text has been developed as a resource for students in the Chemical Dependency Professional Alternative Training courses at Whatcom Community College. It hosts a variety of learning resources, such as articles, links to websites, webinars, videos, and infographics. This text covers evidenced based approaches and systems of care in individual and group addiction treatment along with systems of care, historical models, healthy system recovery, and new peer supports.