Books published by Cognella, Inc

Provides readers with a solid foundation in theories regarding cognitive influences on the interpersonal communication process. The book also enhances understanding of how these theories can be practically applied.

The four book series Technology in Our Time thoughtfully examines a broad range of topics and issues central to the study of new media. Volume one explores emerging forms of self identification, self expression, and relationship formation in the online world.

Provides a collection of readings, interviews, historical surveys, visual analyses, and theoretical discussions on the relationship between photography and film. The book provides an interdisciplinary, theoretical framework and a historical context for understanding the full impact of media on contemporary culture.

Patrick Hunt has taught a postgraduate course on the history of wine at Stanford University and has lectured at wineries and related venues around the world. Among over 100 published articles, he has also elsewhere written articles on global wine history and mythology as well as written and published twelve prior books.

Explores the complex issues faced by Texans in the Civil War era. Through a wide range of primary source documents, the book sheds light on a distinct historical perspective born of the combination of geographic location and cultural diversity. The readings and primary source documents included record both exceptional and mundane events of everyday life during a dramatic and fascinating era.

Offers students clear explanations of the most fundamental and useful statistical concepts. The text is a graphical introduction to the subject, which allows for ease of interpretation. Designed for science and engineering students, Probability, Statistics and Information Theory for Scientists and Engineers can be used in courses on engineering, maths and statistics, and physics.

Features articles on topics drawn from the entire scope of human evolution. The book presents alternate points of view from those of scientists engaged in specific aspects of research, and introduces students to the varying perspectives of those who study and reflect on human evolution.

Takes an innovative look at the classic tales of Hans Christian Andersen. Rather than viewing the stories as purely self-contained units or simplistic narratives for children, the essays in this volume employ critical reading strategies and literary theory to explore thematic connections between the tales and thereby illustrate meaningful patterns in Andersen's oeuvre.

Emphasizes the importance of an active lifestyle and educates readers about the connection between physical activity and health. The book argues that a balanced exercise regimen comprised of cardiorespiratory, muscle strength, and flexibility training is the key to optimal health.

Charts a thoughtful path through the increasingly complex ethical issues faced by today's journalism, advertising, and public relations practitioners. The book lays a foundation for ethical decision making in mass media by focusing on fundamental values and examining their application to each field.

Today's students access a variety of media to keep abreast of new and up-and-coming musical artists. Where the Music Takes You turns this interest into a successful vehicle for educating readers about some of the most fundamental sociological and methodological concepts, including rituals, symbols, ethnography, participant observation, and symbolic interactionist theory.

Featuring first-time translations of numerous examples of modern Kazakh literature for publication in the USA, this anthology provides excellent examples of literary life in both Soviet and post-Soviet Kazakhstan, and introduces readers to the rich literary traditions of the region.

Helps students see as a geographer sees, practice thinking and observing spatially, and ask the kinds of questions a geographer asks. The readings emphasize basic concepts of place, space, region, interaction, and movement to teach students to view standard topics in geography from a true geographic perspective.

Provides a qualitative analysis of the relationship between the social and political ecology of New Orleans and the physical and psychological well-being of its populace during and after Hurricane Katrina. The author argues that media-related exploitation of survivors indirectly decreased their quality of life and increased their stress by disseminating "refugee" or "evacuee" stereotypes.

Uses accessible readings to introduce students to the realities of neoliberal globalization and its impact on the lives of people around the world. The material sidesteps theory to focus on real-world cases that reflect the consequences and implications of globalization.

Explores issues of queer youth identity, sexuality, masculinity, homophobia, sexism, and violence in Mexican and American culture, presents a complex view of queer Chicanos/Mexicanos, and contests dominant sexual norms. It challenges current scholarship in Chicana/Chicano studies to expand beyond the traditional confines of male sexuality.

Offers a comprehensive survey of the field of learning from a psychological point of view. The book underscores the valuable perspectives psychology brings to our understanding of the ways all life forms, from the simple to the complex, acquire new behaviours and knowledge. Accessible and student-friendly, Learning Learning is ideal for students who are new to this field of study.

Offers a concise overview of developments in Iranian philosophy from ancient times to the seventeenth century. The text places Iranian philosophy within the framework of Islamic philosophy, details the emergence of a popular theology stemming from interaction between Zoroastrianism and Islam, and addresses efforts to establish Shite orthodoxy.

Introduces undergraduate and graduate students to the main themes and concepts of the life course perspective. It shows how these concepts are applied to the analysis of life course events and provides insight into the importance of considering cultural and historical context when examining the life course.

Teaches students the financial, legal, and economic principles of real estate, and addresses real estate's inherently social/institutional nature. Beginning with an examination of real estate in history and society, the book presents detailed readings on cities and urban economics, residential development, commercial real estate, large scale retail, and the role of real estate in local economies.

Provides students with the most recent research and policy related to homeland security in the United States. The text is divided into three parts. In Part 1, students become familiar with the genesis and mission of the Department of Homeland Security. Part 2 addresses threats to homeland security, and Part 3 explores responses to these threats.

Like quantitative analysis itself, Social Research begins with a question. Why do social scientists use numbers to talk about everything from the stock market to human emotions? This book provides an answer with its common sense approach to the quantitative scientific method. The book balances imagination and reason with theoretical and mathematical information processing.