Books by "Kenneth D. Lawrence"
6 books found
Presley Neville O'Bannon (1776-1850) was born in Virginia and in 1801 was commissioned an officer in the United States Marine Corps. He was involved in America's war with the Barbary states of northern Africa and marched across the deserts of northern Africa and helped capture Tripoli. Presley was a descendant of Bryan O'Bannon who immigrated from Ireland in about 1702 and settled in Virginia. He was the father of six children. Descendants live throughout the United States.
An Introduction to Clinical Research for Health and Social Care Professionals
by Ario Santini, Kenneth A Eaton
2022 · AuthorHouse
With the increasing emphasis on evidence-based practice, there is a need for all health and social care professionals to understand the principles of general and clinical research. In the United Kingdom and several other countries, this had led to a proliferation of advanced programs, including for those seeking doctorate degrees. In this book, the editors introduce readers to the principles and practice of clinical research. Eighteen chapters and three appendices provide guidance on the different stages of a research project, from inception to the dissemination of results. Topics include: • steps to engage in practice-based research; • ethical questions surrounding research; • sources of funding; • collecting and collating data. Contributing authors emphasize the need to critically appraise literature before carrying out a research project. They also explain the stages of a research project and share insights on where to go for more information. The book includes an index, a glossary, and charts and figures to promote learning. Discussion questions reinforce critical material.
The Athletic Horse
by David R. Hodgson, Catherine M. McGowan, Kenneth H. McKeever
2013 · Elsevier Health Sciences
- NEW full-color photographs depict external clinical signs, allowing more accurate clinical recognition. - NEW and improved imaging techniques maximize your ability to assess equine performance. - UPDATED drug information is presented as it applies to treatment and to new regulations for drug use in the equine athlete. - NEW advances in methods of transporting equine athletes ensure that the amount of stress on the athlete is kept to a minimum. - NEW rehabilitation techniques help to prepare the equine athlete for a return to the job. - Two NEW authors, Dr. Catherine McGowan and Dr. Kenneth McKeever, are highly recognized experts in the field.
Critical Issues in Social Theory is an analytical survey of persistent controversies that have shaped the field of sociology. It defines, clarifies, and proposes solutions to these "critical issues" through commentary on the writings of such influential social theorists as Hobbes, Marx, Durkheim, Weber, Mead, Merton, Parsons, and Schutz. Instead of being just another history, or another classification of theories, Rhoads's four-part model allows him to focus attention on issues that remain at the core of sociological theory today. First, Rhoads analyzes the controversy over positivism as the proper methodological model for the study of human society. Is there one science, of which sociology is a branch, or do the peculiarities of sociology's subject matter require a modification of the scientific method borrowed from the natural sciences? Rhoads next considers the relationship of individuals to society and its structures. Does society have a mode of existence distinct from its members, or is it merely an abstraction derived from the characteristics of individuals? Third, a discussion of social order raises the question of whether social order is the consequence of rules and their underlying moral values, or the product of continuous construction based on self-interest. Finally, the relative importance of consensus and conflict in social relationships is addressed. Is society better understood as a community united by beliefs, values, and rules, or is the social dynamic of continual conflict over beliefs, values, and rules more fundamental? In coming to grips with these issues, the author in some instances takes sides and in others arrives at a synthesis of diverse perspectives. In the final chapter he points to the limitations on the possibility of rational action that come to light in the clashes over these basic issues.
Why does modern life revolve around objectives? From how science is funded, to improving how children are educated -- and nearly everything in-between -- our society has become obsessed with a seductive illusion: that greatness results from doggedly measuring improvement in the relentless pursuit of an ambitious goal. In Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned, Stanley and Lehman begin with a surprising scientific discovery in artificial intelligence that leads ultimately to the conclusion that the objective obsession has gone too far. They make the case that great achievement can't be bottled up into mechanical metrics; that innovation is not driven by narrowly focused heroic effort; and that we would be wiser (and the outcomes better) if instead we whole-heartedly embraced serendipitous discovery and playful creativity. Controversial at its heart, yet refreshingly provocative, this book challenges readers to consider life without a destination and discovery without a compass.
Workbook for Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy - E-Book
by Kenneth L. Bontrager, John Lampignano
2013 · Elsevier Health Sciences
Reinforce your knowledge of radiographic positioning and anatomy, and produce quality radiographs! Corresponding to the chapters in Bontrager and Lampignano’s Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, 8th Edition, this practical workbook offers a wide variety of exercises including situation-based questions, film critique questions, laboratory activities, and self-evaluation tests. A wide variety of exercises include questions on anatomy, positioning critique, and image evaluation, with answers at the end of the workbook. Chapter competencies are formatted as a set of tasks that you should be able to perform after working through the material. Situational questions describe clinical scenarios, then ask you to apply your knowledge to real-life examples. Film critique questions prepare you to evaluate the quality of radiographs and ask what positioning corrections need to be made to improve the image. Laboratory exercises provide hands-on experience as you perform radiographs using phantoms, evaluate the images, and practice positioning. Self-tests at the ends of chapters help you assess your learning with multiple choice, labeling, short answer, and true/false questions. Updated content matches the revisions to the textbook. Stronger focus on computed and digital radiography in questions includes images from the newest equipment. Expanded coverage of computed tomography reflects changes in practice.