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An analysis of provider-, environment-, client- and societal-based obstacles to the empowerment of frail elderly persons in a philosophical framework of social values. It features international case studies which provide examples of the feasibility of achieving real empowerment.

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An examination of the politics of representation in Hindu nationalism.

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Spanish villagers tell many folktales that describe in metaphorical language the struggles of young men and women as they emerge from their parental families and join in love. This book presents orally transmitted tales, including "Snow White," "Cinderella," "Beauty and the Beast," "Blancaflor," and dragonslayer stories.

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This encyclopaedia goes beyond a discussion of the scientific and technical aspects of fire to show how human societies have incorporated images of fire into their philosophies, mythologies, religions, music, art and other areas of human thought and action.

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A wide-ranging and detailed investigation of folk heroes, both fictional and historical, from the earliest times to the present, taken from societies throughout the world as they exist in folktales, folksongs, customs, speech, and other folklore genres.

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This volume, written by an international team of 138 scholars, is a guide to the impact of folk culture across the globe and throughout history.

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Gangs are usually discussed in the media in terms of me and violence, and little else. This encyclopedia seeks to illuminate the world of gangs, including gang formation, routine gang activities, aberrations and current developments. It contains one hundred essay entries related to gangs worldwide which provide an overview of the gang phenomenon.

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During the 20th century through today, gay and lesbian artists, writers, political activists, and sports figures contributed their talents to all areas of popular culture.

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This easy-to-use guide presents the myths and legends in A-Z format, complete with a "topic finder" that enables the reader to locate specific entries quickly and efficiently. Cross-references appear with each entry, and an extensive bibliography is provided.

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A comprehensive compilation of entries illuminates the key trends, activities, and themes in organic, sustainable, and local food, covering consumers, organizations, farming, policies, and much more.

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This volume offers the first comprehensive guide in English to the myth and legend of the Russian Empire and other Slavic countries and peoples.

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Women activists pursued improvement in educational opportunities, fought for suffrage, established journals, and sought to transform women's consciousness and establish women's studies programs and women's crises centers.

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Covers all aspects of tobacco and smoking, including history, economics, cultural impact, health, advertising, legal issues, teen smoking, international issues, law suits, and government spending.

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This book addresses the numerous national movements of ethnic groups around the world seeking independence, more self-rule, or autonomy-movements that have proliferated exponentially in the 21st century.

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A fascinating read for anyone from general readers to hardcore fans and scholars, this encyclopedia covers virtually every aspect of the zombie as cultural phenomenon, including film, literature, folklore, music, video games, and events.

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More than 200 authoritative contributors from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia examine the subject from the perspectives of offenders, offenses, and theories on offending, victims and victimology, the criminal justice system, punishment and treatment.