Disciplining Democracy reveals the political consequences for the triumph of "service learning" as the dominant pedagogical model of civic engagement in the modern American university. Volunteer-based civic engagement programs in higher education are popularly understood as curricular opportunities that enable young people to engage as citizens in campus and public life. But, as David S. Busch argues, these civic programs are also emblematic of a ...

Six compelling histories of youth crime in the twentieth centuryAges of Anxiety presents six case studies of juvenile justice policy in the twentieth century from around the world, adding context to the urgent and international conversation about youth, crime, and justice. By focusing on magistrates, social workers, probation and police officers, and youth themselves, editors William S. Bush and David S. Tanenhaus highlight the role of ordinary people as meaningful...

From Amelia Island just south of Georgia to Key West's southern tip, beaches are one of Florida's greatest assets. Yet these beaches are in danger: rapid structural development on a highly erodible coast make them vulnerable to some of nature's greatest storms. The same development that has been driven by the attraction of beautiful beaches and coastal amenities now threatens those very resources. In turn, coastal structures are at risk from sea-level rise, shoreline retreat, winter storms...

In the most recent Democracy Index, the Economic Intelligence Unit downgraded the United States from a “full democracy” to a “flawed democracy.” Democracy, Civic Engagement, and Citizenship in Higher Education takes a hard look at the state of American democracy today through the lens of one of the nation’s most important actors: colleges and universities. Democracy is more than voting: it includes a wide range of democratic practices and depends on a culture of civic participation. Critic...

David Busch's Canon EOS 80D Guide to Digital SLR Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the Canon EOS 80D camera.This upgraded 24-megapixel model features an enhanced autofocus system with twice as many focus points as its predecessor. The Dual Pixel CMOS hybrid autofocus brings lightning-fast phase detect AF to live view and high-definition movie modes, too. The 80D has Wi-Fi/ NFC connectivity to allow linking the camera t...

David Busch's Sony a77 II Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the Sony a77 II camera. With this book in hand, you will explore the world of digital photography, develop your creativity, and take great photographs with your a77 II.This advanced Sony model features a new autofocus sensor with an industry-leading 79 AF points, and lightning fast tracking. It can capture 24-megapixel images at a blazing fast...

David Busch's Sony Alpha a7R III Guide to Digital Photography is most comprehensive resource and reference for Sony’s high-speed, high-resolution full frame mirrorless camera.Capable of 10 frame-per-second bursts even at 42 megapixels, the a7R III is fast enough for sports photography with the image quality that the most demanding landscape photographer demands. Coupled with remarkable low-light performance, fast sensor-based phase detect autofocus, and im...

Sony doesn’t play it safe. Since the company entered the digital photography arena, it hasn’t been satisfied with the old paradigms and technology. At a time when the top dogs in the digital camera world are still mired in the race to produce the best single lens reflex models, Sony has concentrated on non-dSLR cameras, including SLT (semi-translucent mirror) models like the Sony Alpha a99 II.Sony has packaged up the most alluring features of advanced digital SLRs and stuffed them ...

Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch’s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV Guide to Digital Photography covers every feature of this camera in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, movie making, and more.David Busch’s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV Guide to Digital Photography is the most comprehensive resource and reference for Sony’s wildly popular pocket-sized camera aimed at both advanced...

With Sony’s latest version of its wildly-popular RX100 cameras, the Mark V, the company has packaged up the most alluring features of advanced digital cameras and stuffed them into an ultra-compact Wi-Fi/NFC-capable body with an amazing array of features. It boasts a relatively fast Zeiss f/1.8-f/2.8 zoom lens, SteadyShot optical image stabilization, 20 megapixels of resolution, an electronic viewfinder, and built-in flash. An innovative “stacked” CMOS Exmor R 1-inch sensor provides fast i...

If you’ve invested in a camera as sophisticated as the Nikon Df, you’re looking for more than good pictures -- you demand outstanding photos. After all, the Df is a “mini” version of Nikon’s flagship cameras like the D4s and D5. It boasts 20 megapixels of resolution, blazing-fast automatic focus, and excellent high ISO performance in a compact package. But your gateway to pixel proficiency is dragged down by the slim little book included in the box as a manual. You know everything you need...

Everything you need to know about your Nikon Z fc between the covers of this comprehensive guide book. Introductory chapters help you master your camera's controls before you dive right into exploring creative ways to apply the Z fc's advanced features. You'll learn how to nail the right exposure consistently, master the mysteries of autofocus, explore Nikon's extensive lens options, and discover the world of high-definition video. Detailed menu chapters show you when to use every availabl...