The second edition of The Sociology of Katrina brings together the nation's top sociological researchers in an effort to deepen our understanding of the modern catastrophe that is Hurricane Katrina. Five years after the storm, its profound impact continues to be felt.This new edition explores emerging themes, as well as ongoing issues that continue to besiege survivors. The book has been updated and revised throughout-from data about recovery efforts and environmental cond...

Qui était vraiment Christiane Singer (1943-2007), cette étoile filante qui a laissé une trace de feu dans le coeur de tous ceux qui l'ont lue ou ont pu la rencontrer ?Était-elle une romancière originale au style flamboyant, remarquée dès son plus jeune âge pour sa virtuosité, et finalement récompensée par le prix de la Langue française de l'Académie ? Ou une essayiste nourrie des plus grands poètes et penseurs, qui a consacré sa vie à ciseler des f...

This one-of-a-kind collection of chapters takes the reader on a tour to explore innovative practices from classrooms, schools, districts, communities, and faraway places in the world. Each of the chapters-organized under six headings-tells an authentic, compelling story of a pioneering and successful initiative that breaks the traditional mold of instructional delivery and time-honored school organization. Breaking the Mold of School Instruction and Organization guides readers thr...