The Price of Poverty: Money, Work, and Culture in the Mexican American Barrio

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Drawing on two years of ethnographic fieldwork in two impoverished California communities--one made up of recent immigrants from Mexico, the other of U.S.-born Chicano citizens--this book provides an invaluable comparative perspective on Latino poverty in contemporary America. In northern California's high-tech Silicon Valley, author Daniel Dohan shows how recent immigrants get by on low-wage babysitting and dish-cleaning jobs. In the housing projects of Los Angeles, he documents how families and communities of U.S.-born Mexican Americans manage the social and economic dislocations of persistent poverty. Taking readers into worlds where public assistance, street crime, competition for low-wage jobs, and family, pride, and cross-cultural experiences intermingle, The Price of Poverty offers vivid portraits of everyday life in these Mexican American communities while addressing urgent policy questions such as: What accounts for joblessness? How can we make sense of crime in poor communities? Does welfare hurt or help?

Daniel Dohan, The Price of Poverty: Money, Work, and Culture in the Mexican American Barrio.(Book review) : An article from: Labour/Le Travail

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Daniel Dohan, The Price of Poverty: Money, Work, and Culture in the Mexican American Barrio.(Book review) : An article from: Labour/Le Travail
Jose M. Alamillo
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Title: Daniel Dohan, The Price of Poverty: Money, Work, and Culture in the Mexican American Barrio.(Book review)
Author: Jose M. Alamillo
Publication: Labour/Le Travail (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 22, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Issue: 57 Page: 220(3)

Article Type: Book review

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"This important book, joining many others about the possibility and actuality of executing innocent persons . . . examines the full range of potential and real cases in which innocent people are falsely accused, convicted, and incarcerated and describes the variety of missteps in our criminal justice system that lead to unjust imprisonment . . . . In six clearly written chapters the authors examine the reality of unjust incarceration . . . . The last chapter may be the most compelling; the authors recommend how to reduce the number of errors in our criminal justice system. For anyone concerned about justice; highly recommended for public and university libraries."

--Choice

"In this well-researched and fascinating volume, the authors mix materials from case files in the literature and reported in numerous research reports and in the media. There is great reliance on research studies, national and international, on the accuracy of eyewitness perceptions. Interviews with the exonerated and some of the actors in the system are included as are trial documents and court transcripts as well as media reports on the trials. There is no other book on the ''guilty'' but innocent that has so broad a focus and so much rich detail. It is a good read, indeed."

--from the Foreword by Simon Dinitz, Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University

Even if the American system of criminal justice proved 99.5% accurate, it would still generate more than 10,000 wrongful convictions a year--and those would reflect only the eight serious index crimes. Each time an innocent offender is wrongfully convicted, the actual offender remains free to continue victimizing. Insightful and stimulating, Convicted But Innocent grapples with the very specific, difficult issues surrounding wrongful convictions and the implications for society. Using fascinating case samples and survey data that reflect the possible magnitude of the problem, the authors detail the major factors associated with this stunning potential for error in our criminal justice system. Although no system of justice can be perfect, this volume shows that a focus on preventable errors can substantially reduce the number of conviction injustices. Committed to that end, authors C. Ronald Huff, Arye Rattner, and Edward Sagarin also examine public policy implications and recommendations for putting their findings to work.

Intriguing, and about a problem that is frightening to contemplate, Convicted But Innocent offers a stimulating read for students, academics, researchers, law enforcement and corrections professionals, and policy makers.

Convicted but Innocent: Wrongful Conviction and Public Policy.

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Convicted but Innocent: Wrongful Conviction and Public Policy.
C. Ronald Huff
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ASIN: B000UYA7XG

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This study asserts that cellular and intracellular membranes are active in every aspect of the body's physiology and pathophysiology. It compares secondary through to quaternary structures and protien sequences and guages their influence on health, disease and drug therapy. The book highlights the importance of correlations, homologies and categorizing multifunctionality by domain and complex.

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Adsorption at interfaces: Papers from a symposium honoring Robert D. Vold and Marjorie J. Vold sponsored by the Division of Colloid and Surface Chemistry ... 2-5, 1974 (ACS symposium series ; no. 8)

Manufacturer: American Chemical Society
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ASIN: 0841202494

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Presents an entirely new approach to introductory physics within a calculus-based conceptual and a mathematical framework. It offers an approach to presenting the material that is more gradual than existing books on the subject. Peer Instruction: A User's Manual develops the full conceptual framework of each chapter within the first section of that chapter while addressing questions common to that topic. The material in this section concentrates on the underlying ideas and paints the big picture, whenever possible without equations. The second part of each chapter then develops the rigorous mathematical framework linked to the material presented in the first part. Each chapter also includes a short set of qualitative, conceptual questions at the end of the first section designed to strengthen the focus on the conceptual framework and facilitate understanding of the mathematical framework. The book is written in a lively, engaging style that anticipates the questions readers will have, articulates them, and answers them in a direct dialogue with the reader. MARKETS: A valuable reference book for anyone desiring an understanding of physics as it relates to engineering and science.

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Exceptional Resource for Physics Educators.......2006-06-27

Peer Instruction is a excellent source for a number of non-traditional assessment items designed to measure a student's understanding of fundamental physics concepts.

While the book contains electronic copies of the Force Concept Inventory and the Mechanics Baseline Test, it's real strength are the ConcepTests. These one question assessment items are designed to allow the student to determine their own understanding of the conceptual foundations of the material as well as giving the instructor a way to determine the overall class understanding of an idea so that a decision on whether to spend more time covering the concept should be spent.

Additionally, there are a number of reading quiz questions that can be used at the beginning of class or in an on-line environment to encourage students to come to class prepared.

Physics educators will find this an excellent resource, especially when combined with any of the new classroom "voting" systems desgned with this sort of approach in mind. Highly recommended for physics educators and students taking an introductory college level physics course.

A highschool physics teacher's review........2000-08-20

If you have a class of 30,40,50 or more, and/or you have problems in terms of participation of your students in lessons, or if you would like to create useful discussions in your class by which your students can develop their conceptual understanding of physics; this book will serve as a great source. There are lots of materials that can be used in the class, along with standard tests such as FCI, MBT. Eric Mazur's Peer Instruction method is a research based well functioning teaching method. I have been using the materials in my highschool physics instructions, and seen the effectiveness of them. For example, well designed quizzes which I used to test reading assignments were very useful. Highly recommended for physics teachers.

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Peer Instruction: A User's Manual
Eric Mazur
Manufacturer: Benjamin Cummings
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OIQLAG

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Novellas and stories by the preeminent chronicler of post-World War II Russian society.

Blast Off Boy and Blorp: First Day on a Strange New Planet (Blast Off Boy and Blorp)

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Adventures in Planet Swapping

Blast Off Boy and Blorp: First Day on a Strange New Planet (Blast Off Boy and Blorp)

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ASIN: 0786805781

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There's nothing like those first-day-of-school jitters, and when you're the new kid on the block, it's even more nerve-racking. So imagine how it would feel to be the new kid on the planet! Participants in a galactic space exchange program, Johnny Smith (a.k.a. Blast Off Boy) from Earth and Blorp Glorp from planet Meep are preparing for day 1 in their respective new elementary schools. Blast Off, visiting Meep, is simultaneously blasé and anxious. Blorp, on Earth, is so excited he keeps floating up to the ceiling. The story alternates between these two boys' points of view, describing in all-too-painful detail that new-school feeling of just plain not belonging.

In pictures and text, Yaccarino eloquently captures those alienating moments--on the school bus ("Swell, the only free seat is next to a kid with two heads. Gross."), in the classroom ("Would you tell us the square root of .769FQ87-1/2?"), and the lunchroom ("'Oh boy!' cried Blorp. 'Titanium Tetrazzini! You want some?'"). Fortunately, as is usually the case in these situations, both boys eventually begin to find their niches. This excellent story is for any child about to embark on a brand-new, kind of scary experience. Yaccarino, with his appealing retro-futuristic pictures, is the author-illustrator of many quirky picture books, including Zoom! Zoom! Zoom! I'm Off to the Moon!. (Ages 4 to 8) --Emilie Coulter

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Adventures in Planet Swapping.......2000-08-24

Even before the title page, the difference between interplanetary exchange students Blast Off Boy and Blorp is clear. In this clever, early chapter story, Earthling Blast Off Boy is having a hard time coping, while his extraterrestrial counterpart is reveling in the experience of life on another planet. Faced with typical outsider obstacles, Blast Off Boy cringes while Blorp takes everything in stride. Students tackling their first day in a new environment will relate to Blast Off Boy's anxiety but hopefully take their cues from Blorp's positive attitude and willingness to roll with the punches.

The story's simplicity is enhanced by bold illustrations bound to engage the emerging reader. While Blast Off Boy is the antithesis of an action hero, his situation is fraught with peril lending suspense to the storyline. Blorp is indomitable. His enthusiasm for new experience, despite some daunting setbacks, is infectious. The juxtaposition of their situations and attitude makes for lively storytelling.

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Invisible Ink: Other People's Stories
Roman Mars
Manufacturer: audible.com
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Binding: Audio Download
ASIN: B0009JON8M

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Sudden chill: even a limited nuclear exchange could trigger a climate catastrophe.(Cover story): An article from: Science News
Sid Perkins
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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Release Date: 2007-02-26

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This digital document is an article from Science News, published by Thomson Gale on February 3, 2007. The length of the article is 2612 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Sudden chill: even a limited nuclear exchange could trigger a climate catastrophe.(Cover story)
Author: Sid Perkins
Publication: Science News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 3, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 171 Issue: 5 Page: 72(3)

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A USF success story.: An article from: The Exchange

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A USF success story.: An article from: The Exchange
Caitlin Colligan
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from The Exchange, published by Thomson Gale on February 1, 2007. The length of the article is 899 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: A USF success story.
Author: Caitlin Colligan
Publication: The Exchange (Newsletter)
Date: February 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 26 Issue: 1 Page: 1(2)

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A Fair Exchange (Story Sound)
Palma Harcourt
Manufacturer: Story Sound
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Binding: Audio Cassette

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ASIN: 1872672566

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The Civil War Book of Lists provides interesting and well researched lists on a variety of aspects of the war. For example: How did "Stonewall" Jackson become famous, and what were some of his personal quirks? What books were on Abraham Lincoln's desk on the day he died? Each set of lists is accompanied by insightful analyses and a variety of pictures and illustrations.

Some other examples of the lists found in this book include:
-The 6 ladies of "Greenhow Prison."
-28 alternate names for the Civil War.
-Famous firsts: first horse, civilian, general killed in the war.
-How to find relatives who fought in the war.
-Top 10 Web sites about the Civil War.
-Famous feuds among generals and high ranking political leaders.

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Can I trust it?.......2005-10-12

Following a trip back east and visiting Fredricksburg, Chancellorville, Wilderness, and Manassas battlefields, I have recently discovered this facinating time in our history, which I had shamefully ignored. I would like to thank all of you civil war buffs who have spent years studying the civil war who have pointed me to some of the really good books through your own reviews. They are very helpful. I made it through McPhearson's great book Battle Cry of Freedom, and Pratt's Ordeal by Fire, and listen to the Killer Angels on CD on my way to work. I am far from an expert on the war, however there are a couple of mistakes in this book of lists that are troubling to me. I don't know all of the dates and statistics, but on page 72 the Battle Deaths from 10 American Conflicts has the civil war casualties as 214,938. (???) According to McPhearson, the soldier casualties were over 600,000, with more Americans dying in this war than all of the other wars combined. On page 73, The Largest Battles of the War, has Gettysburg as being fought from July 1-3, 1864. 1864!!! Even I know that is wrong and that the proof reader was overpaid!
Anyway, what is disturbing to a novice like myself, is the question of how many other statistics in this book are wrong that, not being a scholar, I wouldn't be aware of? I find myself not trusting the book because of these two obvious errors. Otherwise, I think the premise of the book is good in terms of a reference, and give it two stars because of that. However, other readers of this book who are more knowledgable about civil war stats, may want to pay particular attention to the accuracy of the book.

A good read.......2004-01-13

If you would like to read an interesting an informative book, The Civil War Book of Lists will not disappoint.

The lists were great, the bias from the author was not.......2003-04-01

This book was filled with a great assortment of lists that displayed many different aspects of the Civil War. When I first saw this book I thought 'This is great! A book of lists on the Civil War. How could a book of lists have a bias?' However, the author continually interjected his slant which caused the book to show his bias. (Ex. The author constantly referred to The War Between the States as "The war of the rebellion".)

I was hoping to find some of the more obscure facts such as:

1.) How many blacks fought in the Confederate army as well as
the Northern army? (Chapter 17, "Black Soldiers", only
refers to the black soldiers who fought in the Union army.)

2.) How many Northern states still practiced slavery even after
the war had ended? This is largely due to the
'Emancipation Proclamation' only freeing the slaves in the
South.

Unfortunately these details are not as widely accepted in the 'Politically Correct' world that we live in. These facts aren't as important in society if you want to say that the
Civil War was fought to end slavery! It's like the old saying goes - 'The victors write the history books'.

Literally thousands of true facts.......2002-05-07

Compiled and written by civil war buff Donald Cartmell, The Civil War Book Of Lists is a singularly fascinating compendium of literally thousands of true facts about the deadliest war in American history in terms of fatalities and injuries. From a list of five famous female spies to the five most frequent court-martial offenses to 17 rules for Civil War Reenactors, The Civil War Book Of Lists is filled cover to cover with amazing details. The Civil War Books Of Lists is strongly recommended reading for Civil War Studies supplemental reading lists, academic reference collections, and American history buffs.

Great Book.......2001-12-13

This is a great book for anyone interested in the Civil War.

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This book describes the benefits of sensor fusion as illustrated by considering the characteristics of infrared, microwave, and millimeter-wave sensors, including the influence of the atmosphere on their performance, sensor system application scenarios that may limit sensor size but still require high resolution data, and the attributes of data fusion architectures and algorithms. The data fusion algorithms discussed in detail include classical inference, Bayesian inference, Dempster-Shafer evidential theory, artificial neural networks, voting logic as derived from Boolean algebra expressions, fuzzy logic, and detection and tracking of objects using only passively acquired data. A summary is presented of the information required to implement each of the data fusion algorithms discussed.

Weather forecasting, Earth resource surveys that use remote sensing, vehicular traffic management, target classification and tracking, military and homeland defense, and battlefield assessment are some of the applications that will benefit from the discussions of signature-generation phenomena, sensor fusion architectures, and data fusion algorithms provided in this text.

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Data Fusion Review.......2007-08-09

The book is of great depth and still wide in the diverse areas of data fusion.

Real world examples are picked up and related to data fusion technologies or methods.

It is a good start to the solution of any problem that deals with fusing information, of all types and sorts.

José Freitas - Madeira - Portugal

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This book based on personal observations as well as an exhaustive summary of relevant literature explores the joint theme of management for production and wildlife enhancement.

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