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Past, Present, and Future of Statistical Science
Edited by
Xihong Lin, Christian Genest, David L. Banks, Geert Molenberghs, David W. Scott, and Jane-Ling Wang
“The discussion ranges from corn and lignocellulosic ethanol to biodiesel, algae fuel, and thermochemical conversion of biomass. The inclusion of these topics along with the latest developments in each area is very timely because they are becoming of more interest to both researchers and energy industry professionals. Summing up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above.”
—J. Tavakoli, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania, USA for CHOICE, February 2015
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Pornography and The Criminal Justice System
Carmen M. Cusack, Keiser University, Miami, Florida, USA
“... an exceptionally comprehensive survey of many different dimensions of pornography. The 23 chapters begin with a consideration of some philosophical and jurisprudential underpinnings of pornography and conclude with some future projections. ... The author identifies various court rulings, case outcomes, and such matters as police investigations, federal and state punishments, criminal justice personnel as perpetrators, and evidentiary standards on the topic. Altogether, this book provides a starting point for more in-depth exploration of various aspects of pornography. References are quite extensive and useful. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above.”
—D. O. Friedrichs, University of Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA for CHOICE, June 2015
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Social Networking as a Criminal Enterprise
Edited by
Catherine D. Marcum, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, USA
George E. Higgins, University of Louisville, Kentucky, USA
“For the more advanced criminologist or criminologist in training, this book could be very useful. Chapter 3 offers a nice summary of applicable theories, and a case study on hackers in chapter 9 is a good example of SNA methodology in action. ... Overall, the book has a good selection of authors in SNA, and discussion of a nice assortment of current cybercrimes, including identity theft and cyberbullying. The authors also do a sufficient job of distinguishing between SNA and social networking (e.g., Facebook, Twitter). Summing up: Recommended. Graduate students, faculty, professionals.”
—L. L. Hansen, Western New England University, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA for CHOICE, June 2015
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Reviving Citizen Engagement: Policies to Renew National Community
Larry N. Gerston, San Jose State University, California, USA
“This broad-ranging critique of the American political and economic system ... chronicles significant shortcomings ... such as income inequalities, voter suppression, and disregard for international law. ... Not satisfied with leaving the reader in despair, the book ends with a wide-ranging set of corrective actions that might be taken. An unapologetic advocate of big government taking on large tasks, the author offers prescriptions including everything from longer school days and required national service, to significant changes in the tax code and increased federal enforcement of voting rights. The dire description of contemporary America forces an unvarnished look at what the US was and what it has become. … Summing up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduate, graduate, research, and professional collections.”
—S. E. Frantzich, United States Naval Academy for CHOICE, June 2015
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The Physics Companion, 2nd Edition
A. C. Fischer-Cripps, Fischer-Cripps Laboratories Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia
“The second edition, which has grown from 378 to 544 pages, includes upper-level topics (e.g., statistical mechanics, atomic physics, nuclear physics) and would be useful to students preparing for the GRE physics test. The purpose seems to have shifted to address the needs of not only first-year students but also those who want a summary of the undergraduate physics curriculum. Australian physicist Fischer-Cripps has a lucid writing style and a good sense of how to present the material. Each topic usually has a one- to two-page description, including a discussion of the concept and formulas, along with carefully worked-out illustrations. ... Even libraries with the first edition would find the second edition a useful acquisition. Summing up: Recommended. High school and college students; faculty.”
—J. R. Burciaga, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts, USA for CHOICE, April 2015
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