[New for Journalism, Politics, and Sociology -- now retired] tag:bloggery.wlu.edu,2006:/jps/93 2006-07-07T13:52:50Z Here are materials newly-available in the Leyburn Library Web site and/or the printed collection.Other relevant items can be found in our New from the U.S. Government blog. Movable Type 3.2 Detour tag:bloggery.wlu.edu,2006:/jps//93.1140 2006-07-07T13:49:30Z 2006-07-07T13:52:50Z This site no longer is updated and has been superseded by three specialized lists: New for Journalism and Mass Communications New for Politics New for... Dick Grefe This site no longer is updated and has been superseded by three specialized lists:

]]> The Great Divide: How Westerners and Muslims View Each Other tag:bloggery.wlu.edu,2006:/jps//93.1123 2006-06-30T13:57:48Z 2006-06-30T14:06:26Z Pew Global Attitudes Project Available online. A survey of 14,000 individuals in 13 countries reveals that "most Muslims and Westerners are convinced that relations between... Dick Grefe Pew Global Attitudes Project
Available online.
A survey of 14,000 individuals in 13 countries reveals that "most Muslims and Westerners are convinced that relations between them are generally bad these days. Many in the West see Muslims as fanatical, violent, and as lacking tolerance. Meanwhile, Muslims in the Middle East and Asia generally see Westerners as selfish, immoral and greedy - as well as violent and fanatical."
A link is maintained on this Leyburn Library page.

]]> The Cyberjournalist List tag:bloggery.wlu.edu,2006:/jps//93.1120 2006-06-29T13:44:53Z 2006-06-29T13:47:54Z Cyberjournalist.net Available online. Described as "the most comprehensive list of blogs produced by journalists." Includes official news site blogs, independents, and personal sites. A link... Dick Grefe Cyberjournalist.net
Available online.
Described as "the most comprehensive list of blogs produced by journalists." Includes official news site blogs, independents, and personal sites.
A link will be maintained on this Leyburn Library page.

]]> U.S. News Magazine Coverage of Latinos: 2006 Report tag:bloggery.wlu.edu,2006:/jps//93.1113 2006-06-15T19:25:54Z 2006-06-15T19:46:08Z National Association of Hispanic Journalists. Available online. "The study, done in collaboration with Arizona State University, examined 1,547 magazine stories published in Time, Newsweek, and... Dick Grefe National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
Available online.
"The study, done in collaboration with Arizona State University, examined 1,547 magazine stories published in Time, Newsweek, and U.S News & World Report."
A link will be maintained on this Leyburn Library page.

]]> Encyclopedia of Anthropology tag:bloggery.wlu.edu,2006:/jps//93.1112 2006-06-15T15:21:33Z 2006-06-15T15:24:14Z Sage/Gale Virtual Reference Library. Available online. Five-volume set, published in 2006, contains about 1,000 signed entries that "focus on topics in physical/biological anthropology, archaeology, cultural/social... Dick Grefe Sage/Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Available online.
Five-volume set, published in 2006, contains about 1,000 signed entries that "focus on topics in physical/biological anthropology, archaeology, cultural/social anthropology, linguistics, and applied anthropology. Also included are relevant articles on geology, paleontology, biology, evolution, sociology, psychology, philosophy, and theology. "
Links will be maintained in Annie and on several Leyburn Library Web pages, including here.

]]> Who's Who Among African Americans tag:bloggery.wlu.edu,2006:/jps//93.1111 2006-06-15T15:15:33Z 2006-06-15T15:34:59Z Gale/Gale Virtual Reference Library. Available online. Provides brief biographical and career details on more than 20,000 contemporary African Americans, including leaders from sports, the arts,... Dick Grefe Gale/Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Available online.
Provides brief biographical and career details on more than 20,000 contemporary African Americans, including leaders from sports, the arts, business, religion, etc. (19th edition, 2006)
Links will be maintained in Annie and on several Leyburn Library Web site pages, including here.

]]> Football, Sports, and Development tag:bloggery.wlu.edu,2006:/jps//93.1109 2006-06-14T15:31:04Z 2006-06-14T17:27:17Z World Bank. Available online. A compilation of studies from several investment banks and other research institutions on the World Cup and its past and possible... Dick Grefe World Bank.
Available online.
A compilation of studies from several investment banks and other research institutions on the World Cup and its past and possible future effects on countries' economic well-being. For example, one report concludes that the greatest economic benefits would come from an Italian victory in the current World Cup.
A link will be maintained on this Leyburn Library page.

]]> Abortion in Women's Lives tag:bloggery.wlu.edu,2006:/jps//93.1107 2006-06-14T15:03:43Z 2006-06-14T17:27:51Z Alan Guttmacher Institute. Available online. Printed copy ordered for the library collection. The introduction to this statistical report includes this statement: "The typical American woman... Dick Grefe Alan Guttmacher Institute.
Available online. Printed copy ordered for the library collection.
The introduction to this statistical report includes this statement: "The typical American woman wants to have two children. To do so, she will spend roughly five years pregnant, postpartum, or trying to become pregnant, and three decades trying to avoid pregnancy." This report examines social, economic, and historical issues.
A link will be maintained on this Leyburn Library page.

]]> Discrimination and Health Care Utilization tag:bloggery.wlu.edu,2006:/jps//93.1097 2006-06-06T19:50:12Z 2006-06-14T14:32:57Z Rand Graduate School. Available online only. Dissertation examines the ways in which discrimination can affect health care utilization, focusing on "key measures of perceived discrimination... Dick Grefe Rand Graduate School.
Available online only.
Dissertation examines the ways in which discrimination can affect health care utilization, focusing on "key measures of perceived discrimination as well as measures of health care utilization."
A link will be maintained in Annie.

]]> The Media Family: Electronic Media in the Lives of Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Their Parents tag:bloggery.wlu.edu,2006:/jps//93.1096 2006-06-06T19:34:32Z 2006-06-06T19:39:45Z Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Available online. A printed copy has been ordered for the collection. Report based on a survey of over 1,000 parents... Dick Grefe Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation.
Available online. A printed copy has been ordered for the collection.
Report based on a survey of over 1,000 parents on how they use electronic "screen media" to "manage busy schedules, keep the peace, and facilitate family routines such as eating, relaxing, and falling asleep."
A link will be maintained on this Leyburn Library page.

]]> Hard Hit: The Growth in the Imprisonment of Women, 1977-2004 tag:bloggery.wlu.edu,2006:/jps//93.1095 2006-06-06T19:04:09Z 2006-06-06T19:12:27Z Institute on Women and Criminal Justice. Available online. Printed copy ordered for the collection. "An in-depth look at female prison population growth patterns and regional... Dick Grefe Institute on Women and Criminal Justice.
Available online. Printed copy ordered for the collection.
"An in-depth look at female prison population growth patterns and regional trends, and it provides the first state-by-state analysis of female imprisonment from 1977 to 2004, with findings from all 50 states."
A link will be maintained on this Leyburn Library here.

]]> Weapons of Terror; Freeing the World of Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Arms tag:bloggery.wlu.edu,2006:/jps//93.1089 2006-06-05T16:46:24Z 2006-06-05T16:49:38Z Weapons of Mass Destruction Committee. Available online. A printed copy has been ordered for the library collection. Final report from this international committee, chaired by... Dick Grefe Weapons of Mass Destruction Committee.
Available online. A printed copy has been ordered for the library collection.
Final report from this international committee, chaired by Hans Blix, presented to the United Nations on 1 June 2006.

]]> Oxford African American Studies Center tag:bloggery.wlu.edu,2006:/jps//93.1086 2006-05-30T20:08:32Z 2006-05-30T20:18:44Z Oxford University Press. Available online. Leyburn Library has begun a subscription to this brand-new database, which contains over 7,500 entries on African American history and... Dick Grefe Oxford University Press.
Available online.
Leyburn Library has begun a subscription to this brand-new database, which contains over 7,500 entries on African American history and culture, mostly from significant Oxford University Press encyclopedias and other reference sources, along with primary source materials, maps, images, and more. Additional sources will be added to the database as they are published.
Links will be maintained in Annie and on various Leyburn Library pages, including this one.

]]> ACE Encyclopedia tag:bloggery.wlu.edu,2006:/jps//93.1085 2006-05-25T15:23:39Z 2006-05-25T15:26:04Z Administration and Cost of Elections (ACE) Project. Available online. Collections of essays in 12 topic areas within "election management," such as electoral systems, voter registration,... Dick Grefe Administration and Cost of Elections (ACE) Project.
Available online.
Collections of essays in 12 topic areas within "election management," such as electoral systems, voter registration, media and elections, more.
Links will be maintained on several Leyburn Library pages, including here.

]]> Municipal Year Book, 2006 tag:bloggery.wlu.edu,2006:/jps//93.1083 2006-05-24T21:41:05Z 2006-05-24T21:45:42Z International City/County Management Association. Shelved in the Reference collection: REF JS.A2 I52 2006 This annual ICMA publication presents an overview of events and issues in... Dick Grefe International City/County Management Association.
Shelved in the Reference collection: REF JS.A2 I52 2006
This annual ICMA publication presents an overview of events and issues in U.S. local government, along with statistical tables and directories of officials. For more information, see the ICMA Web site.
Previous editions are available in the Leyburn Library collection.

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