04751nam a22005058i 45009781915271976IN-ChSCO20260609145055.0m|||||||||||||||||cr |n||||||||n260609s2026||||nyu|||||o|||||||||||eng||9781915271969(print)9781915271976(ebook)9781915271983(ePub)10.62859/9781915271969DOI(OCoLC)1591639319IN-ChSCOengrdaengDT433.545.M33967.62/004923Kunoni, Paul,author.Going South :tracing the Masai from the Middle East to East Africa /Paul Kunoni ; edited by Kaziwa Salih.Tracing the Masai from the Middle East to East AfricaFirst edition.New York, N.Y. : Lived Places Publishing,2026.©20261 online resource (374 pages) :illustrations.texttxtrdacontentcomputercrdamediaonline resourcecrrdacarrierMiddle Eastern StudiesIncludes bibliographical references and index.Cover -- Half-Title Page -- Title Page -- Dedication -- Copyright Page -- Acknowledgements -- Abstract -- Book-level learning objective -- Table of Contents -- Disclaimer -- Content warning -- Prologue -- Introduction -- Methodological statement -- Book structure -- Significance of the study -- Part I Roots, knowledge, and the becoming of An Empire -- 1 The lineage of smoke and iron -- 2 The prophecy of a mysterious calf -- 3 The prophetic lineage -- 4 The hippo tale -- 5 The inheritance dilemma -- 6 The feast and the curse -- 7 The return to Kaputiei -- 8 The prison’s bulls -- 9 From spear to service -- 10 The making of moral unions -- 11 The builder becomes the tenant -- 12 The name that healed a house -- 13 The curse of the green fence -- 14 Enkopiro rising -- Part II Research frontiers and ethical encounters -- 1 When the rivers met -- 2 Roots, responsibilities, and resilience -- 3 The river of balance -- 4 Stewards of the land -- 5 New politics of opportunity -- 6 The wine that announced a silence -- 7 Reconfiguration of courage -- 8 Crisis of domestic order -- 9 The house between two nations -- 10 From spears to songs and goals -- 11 The age of learning -- 12 The rise of the desk -- 13 Moral economics of belonging -- 14 Landscapes of memory -- Part III Professional formation and transnational mobility -- 1 The making of a young scientist -- 2 Quiet logic of encounter -- 3 Social order among the Maasai -- 4 Ethics of survival -- 5 Landscapes of research, knowledge, and risks -- 6 Mapping memory and medicine in Laikipia -- 7 When the world opened -- 8 Unsettled geographies of return -- 9 Journey of resilience -- 10 Return to identity -- 11 Village recognition and independence -- Part IV Diaspora, precarity, and reassembled belonging -- 1 Between care and racial boundaries -- 2 A shared vulnerability -- 3 A life in transition -- 4 Crossing America, finding Maine -- 5 A journey through snow and sun -- 6 The Cornerstone Shelter -- 7 Northbound Thresholds -- 8 Learning to Belong -- Epilogue -- The Long Shadow of the Journey South -- Book-Ending Suggested Projects / Assignments / Discussion Questions -- Recommended Further Readings -- References -- Author’s Biography -- Subject Index -- Names Index -- Terminology Index.Going South: Tracing the Masai from the Middle East to East Africa by Paul Nkuo Kunoni traces the historical, cultural, and political pathways that shaped the Masai people and their enduring legacy in the region. A multigenerational narrative tracing a Maasai family from ancient migrations to colonial upheaval, postcolonial struggle, and modern asylum. Blending history, memoir, and anthropology, it follows Lenku’s journey across Kenya, the United States, and Canada, revealing how ancestry, displacement, and resilience shape African lives in a world marked by migration.Also issued in Print and PDF version.EnglishDescription based on Publisher's website, viewed June 09, 2026.Maasai (African people)MigrationsHistory.EthnologyAfrica, Eastern.Sociology.Electronic books.Salih, Kaziwa,editor.Print version: Going South : tracing the Masai from the Middle East to East Africa.First edition.New York, N.Y. : Lived Places Publishing, 20269781915271969(OCoLC)1572074286Middle Eastern Studies (Lived Places Publishing)livedplacespublishinghttps://doi.org/10.62859/9781915271969 07519nam a22005058i 45009781915734761IN-ChSCO20260411145055.0m|||||||||||||||||cr |n||||||||n260411s2026||||nyu|||||o|||||||||||eng||9781915734747(print)9781915734761(ebook)9781915734761(ePub)10.62859/9781915734747DOI(OCoLC)1584282763IN-ChSCOengrdaengHQ77.9306.76/823Dora-Laskey, Prathim-Maya,author.Trans(formations) and tenderness :rhetorics and resources to support transgender youth in the United States /Prathim-Maya Dora-Laskey ; edited by Patrick Thomsen.Rhetorics and resources to support transgender youth in the United StatesFirst edition.New York, N.Y. : Lived Places Publishing,2026.©20261 online resource (346 pages) :illustrations.texttxtrdacontentcomputercrdamediaonline resourcecrrdacarrierQueer and LGBT+ Studies, Gender StudiesIncludes bibliographical references and index.Cover -- Half-Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Epigraph Page -- Acknowledgements -- Foreword -- Table of Contents -- 1 Introduction -- I “Protect Trans Youth”: Unpacking the Rhetoric of Trans Issues with Tenderness -- II What We’re Up Against: Rhetorics of Hurt and Harm -- 1. Disinformation: Litter Boxes in Schools? -- 2. Silencing: “Let Her Speak” -- 3. Erasure: “Don’t Say Gay”; But Why? -- 4. Practice: Identifying Rhetorics of Hurt and Harm -- III This is How we Figure Things Out, Fight Back, and Fix Things: Rhetorics of Care -- 1. Listening to and Learning from Trans Youth: They Know What They Know -- 2. Storytelling and Speaking Up: Hearing from Trans Youth and Their Advocates -- 3. Critical Media Literacy: Who Tells the Story and How? (and Also: Why?) -- 4. Practice: Rhetorics of Care -- IV Resources -- 1. Glossaries -- 2. National Advocacy Organizations -- 3. Social Media for Support and Learning -- 4. Trans Legislation Watch and Legislative Awareness -- 5. Developing Critical Media Literacy -- 2 Family Matters -- Chapter 2: Family matters -- I Bringing Up a Trans Child/Bringing Up a Child Trans: Theories and Themes -- 1. The Difference Between Parenting Rights and Parenting Privileges -- 2. In Their Own Time: Developmental Timelines and Queer Temporalities for Transgender Children and Youth -- 3. Are You My Family? Family and Chosen Family -- 4. Minority Stress and Communities of Trans Care -- II What If It’s a Phase? What If It’s a Phase? Rhetorics to Support Trans Youth -- 1. Responding with Love -- 2. Empowering Gender Learning in the Family -- 3. Dialoguing and Learning for Caregivers -- 4. We’re Coming Out: Developing Plans for Sharing with Family -- III Campaign for Love: Rhetorics to Advocate for Trans Youth -- 1. Announcements to Extended Family -- 2. How to Mediate and When to Intervene -- 3. Preparing Family for Advocacy -- 4. How to Start, How to Say It: Practice with Prompts, Scripts, and Dialogues -- IV Resources -- 1. Trans-Friendly Media for the Whole Family -- 2. Trans-Positive Media for Youth (aged 3 to young adult) -- 3. When You Want to Explore Gender Some More -- 4. Key Assistance, Aid, and Service Organizations -- 3 Making Ye Olde School Cool -- I Windows and Mirrors: The Personal is/as Political -- 1. Building a Ladder of Safety and Support: Physical, Social, and Curricular -- 2. What is Right? What Are Our Rights? -- 3. Disrupt DARVO Rhetoric -- 4. A Note on College and Finding Trans-Positive Colleges -- II Educating the Educators: Notes for Trans Youth and Their Families -- 1. Conversations in the Family -- 2. Make a Checklist, Check in Often -- 3. What to Expect (and Expectations): Communicating with School Personnel -- 4. How to Start and How to Say It: A Space to Practice (Peers, Educators, School Boards) -- III Building a Welcoming School: Notes for Educators and Administrators -- 1. Best Practices and Principles -- 2. Questions to Ask; Answers to Look For -- 3. Campus as a Safe Zone -- 4. Practicing with Scripts (Trans Families, Conservative Families, Boards, Politicians) -- IV Resources, Readings, and Research: Trans-Positive Resources for Youth and Families -- 1. Trans-Positive Learning Resources for Schools -- 2. Resources on Supplementary Issues (Homeschooling, Counseling) -- 3. Additional School-Adjacent Services for Trans Youth -- 4 Building the Beloved Community -- I Working Together For All of Us -- 1. Cosmopolitanism: Circles of Caring -- 2. Queer Liberation Instead of Rainbow Capitalism -- 3. Not Born This Way -- 4. Binary Gender as a Colonial Construct -- II Living la Vida Local -- 1. Neighbors and Your Neighborhood -- 2. Donating to Trans Organizations -- 3. Volunteering/Creating a Resource Directory -- 4. Scripts (Introductions, Educating/Learning, and Volunteering) -- III State and National Arenas -- 1. Voting and Vetting Representatives -- 2. Writing to Representatives -- 3. Participating in Open Houses, Forums, and Hearings -- 4. Scripts and Resources (Introductions, Networking, Gratitude) -- IV Global Wisdoms and Visions -- 1. The State of LGBTQIA+ Rights Worldwide -- 2. Collaborating With LGBTQIA+ Activists Worldwide -- 3. Providing Support and Advocacy to Global Trans Rights from Within the United States -- 4. Scripts and Resources (Learning, Donating, Volunteering, and Raising Awareness) -- Notes -- About the Author -- Index.Being an adolescent comes with challenges regardless, but for young trans people, gender dysphoria, transition, and political grandstanding can create additional obstacles to their quality of life. In Trans(formations) and Tenderness, professor and child advocate Prathim-Maya Dora-Laskey unpacks the most common harmful rhetoric that we might encounter about gender identity, and how to counter it. Written with the tenet of tenderness for human beings at its core, this book explores the three key spaces that can be formative for transgender youth – family, school, and community – to equip the reader with resources to provide effective – and tender – support for the young people they care for. Vital reading for parents, teachers, social workers, clinicians, and care providers in practice and in training, this book will also be of interest to higher education students and scholars of Queer Studies, Child Development courses, Social Work Studies, Sociology, Women’s Studies, Gender Studies, Cultural Anthropology, and related courses.Also issued in Print and PDF version.EnglishDescription based on Publisher's website, viewed May 11, 2026.Trans youthUnited States.Trans youthCounseling ofUnited States.Public Policy.Electronic books.Thomsen, Patrick,editor.Print version: Trans(formations) and tenderness : rhetorics and resources to support transgender youth in the United States.First edition.New York, N.Y. : Lived Places Publishing, 20269781915734747(OCoLC)1586417408Queer and LGBT+ Studies, Gender Studies (Lived Places Publishing)livedplacespublishinghttps://doi.org/10.62859/9781915734747 04476nam a22005058i 45009781918526028IN-ChSCO20260411145055.0m|||||||||||||||||cr |n||||||||n260411s2026||||nyu|||||o|||||||||||eng||9781918526004(print)9781918526028(ebook)9781918526011(ePub)10.62859/9781915734846DOI(OCoLC)1588208954IN-ChSCOengrdaengML3747781.75124923Chen, Chun-bin,author.Between concert hall and museum :musics and identities of Taiwanese indigenous People /Chun-bin Chen ; edited by Yongtao Du.Musics and identities of Taiwanese indigenous PeopleFirst edition.New York, N.Y. : Lived Places Publishing,2026.©20261 online resource (206 pages) :illustrations.texttxtrdacontentcomputercrdamediaonline resourcecrrdacarrierAsian StudiesIncludes bibliographical references and index.Cover -- Half-Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Learning objectives -- 1 Highway Nine musical stories: Making meanings of home through musicking -- Places -- Indigenous musicking and multiple facets of Indigeneity -- 2 Being out of place or making it Indigenous: Indigenous presence in the National Concert Hall -- The musical began -- Dreams come true, unexpectedly -- The performers -- The musical -- Reception and reflections -- Places, identities, and musicking -- 3 Imagining the Austronesian homeland through festivals and museum exhibitions -- Taiwan at the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture -- The 2002 Festival of Austronesian Cultures -- The NMP, 2002 -- The NMP, 2024 -- 4 What is home? Musicking in Nanwang Village -- My first Nanwang experiences -- From Puyuma to Nanwang -- Forms of homesickness -- The Pinuyumayan annual ritual -- The mulaliyaban celebration -- 5 Constructing an invisible boys’ house, remaking Papulu Village Indigenous -- Home forever -- Concerts at home -- A night of campus folksong -- Papulu village and its age-set system -- Legacy -- The semimusimuk -- Returning home through performance -- Notes -- Discussion questions -- References -- Related YouTube links -- Index.Between Concert Hall and Museum: Musics and Identities of Taiwanese Indigenous People by Chun-bin Chen explores the dynamic relationship between Indigenous musical traditions and contemporary cultural institutions in Taiwan. Through vivid musical stories set in Taiwan’s National Concert Hall, Indigenous villages, and the National Museum of Prehistory, the book examines how Indigenous musicians navigate spaces that symbolize modernity, heritage, and cultural preservation. Drawing on performances, village rituals, museum exhibitions, and the Festival of Austronesian Cultures, Chen reveals how music becomes a powerful medium through which Taiwanese Indigenous people reconnect with their past while negotiating their place in the present. The book also reflects on the idea of a uniquely Indigenous form of diaspora, where feelings of displacement can occur even within one’s homeland. By highlighting musical performance as a pathway to cultural continuity and belonging, this work offers a compelling perspective on indigeneity, identity, and cultural resilience in contemporary society. Ideal for students and scholars in Asian studies, ethnomusicology, world music, anthropology, and cultural studies interested in Indigenous identities and musical traditions.Also issued in Print and PDF version.EnglishDescription based on Publisher's website, viewed May 11, 2026.Taiwan aboriginesTaiwanMusic.Taiwan aboriginesEthnic identity.Ethnomusicology.Electronic books.Du, Yongtao,editor.Print version: Between concert hall and museum : musics and identities of Taiwanese indigenous People.First edition.New York, N.Y. : Lived Places Publishing, 20269781918526004(OCoLC)1587346185Asian Studies (Lived Places Publishing)livedplacespublishinghttps://doi.org/10.62859/9781915734846 05840nam a22005058i 45009781916985520IN-ChSCO20260609145055.0m|||||||||||||||||cr |n||||||||n260609s2026||||nyu|||||o|||||||||||eng||9781916985513(print)9781916985520(ebook)9781916985537(ePub)10.62859/9781916985537DOI(OCoLC)1593057303IN-ChSCOengrdaengGT1580391/.009623Firzli, Joelle,author.The cowrie shell in African fashion :a symbol of everyday resistance /Joelle Firzli ; edited by Joseph H. Hancock II.A symbol of everyday resistanceFirst edition.New York, N.Y. : Lived Places Publishing,2026.©20261 online resource (194 pages) :illustrations.texttxtrdacontentcomputercrdamediaonline resourcecrrdacarrierFashion and Personal Style StudiesIncludes bibliographical references and index.Cover -- Half-Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Acknowledgments -- Abstract -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- Learning objectives -- 1 Tracing the cowrie: Origins, trade, and transformation -- Archaeological context, etymology, and beyond -- Extraction and processing -- Early trade networks and distribution -- Cowrie circulation in China -- Thailand and Southeast Asian networks -- The Trans-Oceanic journey to Africa -- Arrival in West Africa -- Conclusion -- 2 The materiality of meaning: Ritual, symbolism, and adornment -- Early application -- Divination and worship -- Amuletic and funerary functions -- Adornment -- Fertility and prosperity -- Status and authority -- Music and musical performance -- Cowrie shells as markers of musical status and authority -- Dance and ritual performance -- Cowrie imitations -- Conclusion and final reflection -- 3 The cowrie economy: Value, exchange, and the machinery of enslavement -- Indigenous cosmologies of cowrie money -- Material properties and global context -- Cowrie shells as currency in West Africa -- Counting systems and regional variation -- Geographic expansion and regional adoption -- Cowrie shells and the Atlantic slave trade -- European commercial networks and global circulation -- The fall of cowrie currency -- Contemporary legacy -- Cowrie shells as economic objects: Theoretical considerations -- Conclusion and reflection -- 4 Out of Africa: Power, profit, and African aesthetics in Western fashion -- Definition -- Historical phases: Two registers of engagement -- Artistic engagement: Dutch Golden Age still life -- Early fashion integration: Post-war American sportswear (1947) -- European couture: Pioneering designers -- Contemporary appropriation: Illustrative cases -- The Boho-Chic aesthetic -- Framework for ethical cultural exchange -- Conclusion and reflection -- 5 Reclaiming the cowrie: African design sovereignty and cultural futurity -- Fashion as cultural practice and resistance -- The Materiality of memory: Cowries as mnemonic objects -- Lafalaise Dion: Cultural preservation, spiritual reclamation, and artistic practice -- The case of Beyoncé’s “Black Is King” (2020): Collaborative appreciation -- I.AM.ISIGO by Bubu Ogisi: Decolonization and protective aesthetics -- Aajiya by Maimuna Cole: Pattern, print, and historical reclamation -- Labrum London by Foday Dumbuya: Diaspora, memory, and ethical production -- Grace Wales Bonner: Intellectual fashion and Afro-Atlantic histories -- Denim Tears by Tremaine Emory: Cowries, cotton, and the black radical tradition -- Simone Leigh: Cowries as monumental testimony -- Fashion as memory -- The case of Associate Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson -- Conclusion and reflection -- Conclusion: The cowrie shell’s enduring legacy -- A final reflection -- Notes -- Expanding the conversation -- Bibliography -- Index.Tracing the cowrie shell from its’s origin in the Maldives to the coast of West Africa, author Joelle Firzli examines how the shell’s purpose transitioned from ornament to currency, and a symbol of identity formation through spirituality and adornment. Inspiring European fashion designers, such as Yves Saint Laurent and Azzedinee Alaia The Cowrie Shell in African Fashion marks a shift in the shell’s cultural value and usage outside Africa. Subsequently reclaiming the shell and deviating from historical European appropriations, discover how African designers now use it to craft narratives that express joy, triumph, and perseverance embodying a profound connection to culture and memory in postcolonial Africa. Highlighting how an object can act as a catalyst for change and symbol of resistance in African fashion, this book is ideal reading for students of Fashion and Personal Style Studies, Fashion Design, Design Studies, Museum and Curation Studies, History, African Studies, Postcolonial Studies, and Cultural Anthropology.Also issued in Print and PDF version.EnglishDescription based on Publisher's website, viewed June 09, 2026.FashionAfrica.AfricansClothing.DecolonizationAfrica.Electronic books.Hancock II, Joseph H.,editor.Print version: The cowrie shell in African fashion : a symbol of everyday resistance.First edition.New York, N.Y. : Lived Places Publishing, 20269781916985513(OCoLC)1572075026Fashion and Personal Style Studies (Lived Places Publishing)livedplacespublishinghttps://doi.org/10.62859/9781916985537 06595nam a22005058i 45009781917503051IN-ChSCO20260411145055.0m|||||||||||||||||cr |n||||||||n260411s2026||||nyu|||||o|||||||||||eng||9781917503037(print)9781917503051(ebook)9781917503044(ePub)10.62859/9781917503051DOI(OCoLC)1587420362IN-ChSCOengrdaengNK1520745.223Eckert, Jan,author.Stewardship in design education :future-proofing the eco-social curriculum /Jan Eckert ; edited by D. S. Nicholas.Future-proofing the eco-social curriculumFirst edition.New York, N.Y. : Lived Places Publishing,2026.©20261 online resource (182 pages) :illustrations.texttxtrdacontentcomputercrdamediaonline resourcecrrdacarrierHuman-Centered Design StudiesIncludes bibliographical references and index.Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Learning objectives -- 1.2 Rationale and outline -- 1.3 Learning pathways in traditional design education -- 1.4 Summary -- Part I -- 2 At the tipping points of our systems: Design and eco-social responsibility -- 2.1 Learning objectives -- 2.2 The ontological dimension of design -- 2.3 Design in the social sphere -- 2.4 Designing in systems -- 2.5 Summary -- 3 Trapped into silos: Design beyond disciplines -- 3.1 Learning objectives -- 3.2 The dichotomy of disciplinary versus problem-based learning -- 3.3 The dichotomy of theory and practice in design -- 3.4 Bridging dichotomies: The Y-shaped designer -- 3.5 Summary -- 4 Degrowth through inner growth: Designing toward our safe space -- 4.1 Learning objectives -- 4.2 Planetary and social boundaries: Defining our safe operating space -- 4.3 Degrowth theories: Designing beyond the growth imperative -- 4.4 Inner development goals: Building capacities for eco-social transformation -- 4.5 Summary -- Part II -- 5 Designing toward the Coenocene -- 5.1 Learning objectives -- 5.2 Stewardship: A framework for our transition into the Coenocene -- Inner core: Inner development -- First ring: Planetary and social boundaries -- Second ring: Design leadership -- Third ring: Territories of transformative design interventions -- Outer ring: Designing transitions into the Coenocene -- 5.3 Summary -- 6 Our own transformation to form a safe space to operate -- 6.1 Starting from inside and setting the boundaries -- 6.2 Integrating inner development and eco-social boundaries into your own learning journey -- Reflective journaling -- Building a peer learning community -- 6.3 Transforming your design practice from inside -- Re-brief the brief -- Metrics building -- Challenge conventional business models -- 6.4 Designing transformative learning environments -- Integrate inner development into the curriculum -- Embed reflective practices and transformative pedagogies -- Create physical learning environments that support inner development -- Develop faculty capacity -- Cocreating learning experience -- 7 Design leadership: Leading from inside and with foresight -- 7.1 Leading through empathy, with ethical awareness, and cultural humility -- Deep listening -- Meeting diversity with cultural humility -- 7.2 Navigating complexity over time: Systemic foresight and issue mapping -- Foresight and metrics-building -- Issue mapping and identifying leverage points -- 7.3 Design forensics: Grounding design in evidence and critique -- Design forensics -- Research integrity and transparency -- Data literacy and de-computation -- 7.4 Expanding your leadership learning territory -- Lifewide learning: Beyond the classroom and studio -- Creating your leadership learning ecosystem -- 8 Designing transitions: New territories for eco-social design practice -- 8.1 From Problem solution to transition design -- Creating landing strips for preferred futures -- 8.2 Transformative learning across design territories -- Communication: From messaging to meaning-making -- Action and orchestration: From control to cultivation -- Construction: From objects to relations -- Behavior and consciousness: From nudging to nurturing -- 8.3 Transformative practice through mitigation, adaptation, and avoidance of suffering -- 8.4 Designing transformative learning environments -- Permeable boundaries: Education as intervention -- Designing for emergence -- Collective stewardship of learning -- Learning ecologies for transition designers -- 9 No conclusions but starting points -- 9.1 Beginning with inner development -- 9.2 Reconsidering design territories -- 9.3 From solution-oriented toward transition design -- 9.4 Expanding temporal horizons -- 9.5 Reframing success -- 9.6 Building a community of research and practice -- An evolutionary moment -- 10Further readings -- References -- Index.Exploring the set of skills to be incorporated into contemporary design education when design education is struggling to move beyond old paradigms. Jan Albert Eckert provides a framework for eco-social design education, emphasizing stewardship for people, communities, and our planet. Stewardship in Design delves into the practical skills which are crucial for navigating the challenges posed by our interconnected global and systemic polycrisis, ensuring that design education remains relevant and resilient. Geared toward design professionals, this book is ideal reading for students and educators of Human-Centered Design Studies, visual communication design, product design, interaction design, service design, eco-social design and design management.Also issued in Print and PDF version.EnglishDescription based on Publisher's website, viewed May 11, 2026.DesignHuman factors.DesignSocial aspects.Sustainable design.Electronic books.Nicholas, D. S.,editor.Print version: Stewardship in design education : future-proofing the eco-social curriculum.First edition.New York, N.Y. : Lived Places Publishing, 20269781917503037(OCoLC)1587343165Human-Centered Design Studies (Lived Places Publishing)livedplacespublishinghttps://doi.org/10.62859/9781917503051 08906nam a22005058i 45009781917503464IN-ChSCO20260609145055.0m|||||||||||||||||cr |n||||||||n260609s2026||||nyu|||||o|||||||||||eng||9781917503457(print)9781917503464(ebook)9781917503471(ePub)10.62859/9781917503471DOI(OCoLC)1592905965IN-ChSCOengrdaengRA644.C67616.241423Chama, Samson,author.Exploring the experiences of marginalized communities during the covid pandemic :implications for social justice /Samson Chama ; edited by R. Anna Hayward.Implications for social justiceFirst edition.New York, N.Y. : Lived Places Publishing,2026.©20261 online resource (328 pages) :illustrations.texttxtrdacontentcomputercrdamediaonline resourcecrrdacarrierActivism and Social Movement StudiesIncludes bibliographical references and index.Cover -- Half-Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Abstract -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- 1 How we survived the impacts of COVID-19: Implications for practice and social justice -- Learning objectives -- The context -- Introduction -- Discussion -- Impact on African American health and social justice -- Racism and discrimination -- Poverty -- Homelessness -- Jail and prison system -- Housing segregation -- Impact of underlying health conditions -- Policy implications for practice and social justice -- Future recommendations -- Conclusion -- Discussion questions -- References -- 2 Disruption in normal functioning of faculty in higher education -- The context -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- Discussion -- Patterns of disruption -- Case-by-case analysis -- Implications for practice and social justice -- 1. Enhanced flexibility and adaptability -- 2. Mental health and well-being -- 3. Student-centered approaches -- 4. Policy and institutional change -- 5. Equity and social justice -- Conclusion -- Limitations of the study -- References -- 3 Perceived vulnerability and health disparities -- The context -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- Individual-level perceptions of vulnerability -- Risk perception and preventive behavior -- Health literacy and communication inequality -- Mental health impacts of perceived vulnerability -- The relationship between perceived, social, and structural vulnerability -- 1. Structural vulnerability as the systemic production of risk -- 2. Social vulnerability as the manifestation of structural inequities -- 3. Perceived vulnerability as the lived experience of risk -- 4. Interactions and feedback loops -- PRISE project: Barriers to covid-19 interventions in marginalized communities -- 1. Structural barriers to access -- 2. Mistrust and miscommunication -- 3. Economic insecurity and psychological stress -- Case study: perceptions and disparities in Yakima County, Washington -- Demographic and occupational vulnerabilities -- Environmental stressors and compounded risk -- Mental health impacts and institutional response -- Key lessons and public health implications -- Conclusion and recommendations -- References -- 4 Implications for practice and social justice: Access to vaccines and treatment -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- Conceptual framework: Social determinants of health -- Addressing equity in global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines -- Patent protections and the TRIPS waiver -- Production and manufacturing issues -- Racial and socioeconomic disparities in vaccine uptake -- Medical mistrust -- Access to COVID-19 treatment -- Implications for social policy and practice -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 Survival strategies -- The context -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- Individual-level survival strategies: The first line of defense -- Survival strategies -- Survival strategies among subgroups -- Racial and ethnic minorities -- Migrant workers -- Older adults -- International students -- Essential workers -- Pregnant women -- Community-level strategies: Collective resilience in action -- Mutual aid as a grassroots response to crisis -- Community health initiatives and trusted outreach -- Digital inclusion and equitable access to technology -- Institutional-level strategies: Systemic adaptation and innovation -- Healthcare system resilience and transformation -- Higher education and remote learning -- Correctional facilities and public health -- Federal government response to COVID-19: Key actions and lessons learned -- Key actions and achievements -- Challenges and oversight failures -- Lessons learned and policy implications -- Reimagining survival models and embracing human-centric design -- 1. From reactive to proactive preparedness -- 2. Human-centric design and equity -- 3. Integration of digital infrastructure -- 4. Systems thinking and intersectoral collaboration -- The United States’ COVID-19 response—A UCSF case study -- Scope and methodology -- Key findings and strategic insights -- Strategic value and global relevance -- Regional case study: Virginia’s equity-centered approach to COVID-19 response -- Institutionalizing equity in Virginia’s COVID-19 response -- Building local capacity for equity in Virginia’s COVID-19 response -- Key successes and lessons learned in institutionalizing equity -- Conclusion -- References -- 6 How we survived the impacts of COVID-19: Implications for practice and social justice -- The context -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- Discussion -- Understanding the social and economic impacts of COVID-19 -- Social impacts -- Economic impacts -- Social programs and interventions -- Through the lens of equity: Unpacking public health disparities and the mental health fallout of COVID-19 -- Milwaukee’s uneven battle with COVID-19 -- When resources are not shared equally -- Chelsea, Massachusetts: A case of too little, too late -- Public health policy and its unequal reach -- When mental health systems fail the marginalized -- Racism, class, and mental health: An intersectional crisis -- Rebuilding with justice in mind -- The role of government and policy in social justice—lessons from COVID-19 -- The CARES Act and economic relief -- Public health policies and access to care -- Educational inequities during remote learning -- Significance of community-based solutions -- Place-based policy in action—leveraging the California Healthy Places Index (HPI) to advance health equity during COVID-19 -- The emergence of community-based housing solutions in Hong Kong -- A community-based approach to food access in county X -- The impact of the digital divide on kinship caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic -- Implications for practice -- Reflection and lessons learned -- Conclusion -- References -- Notes on contributors -- Index.In Exploring the Experiences of Marginalized Communities During the Covid Pandemic, Samson Chama examines the overlooked impacts of COVID-19 on marginalized individuals. While much has been written about the pandemic, this book fills a critical gap by focusing on how those with limited access to healthcare and systemic inequities were uniquely affected. Using narrative case studies, Chama examines the realities faced by these communities, highlighting the widening public health disparities and the urgent need for inclusive, equitable healthcare. The book also emphasizes the importance of optimal health as a fundamental human right, in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Ideal for courses in social work, psychology, sociology, and criminal justice, this book is essential reading for public health researchers, academicians, nursing students, healthcare instructors, and community leaders dedicated to advancing social justice.Also issued in Print and PDF version.EnglishDescription based on Publisher's website, viewed June 09, 2026.COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-2023Economic aspectsUnited States.Health services accessibilityUnited States.Outcome assessment (Medical care)Economic aspects.Electronic books.Hayward, R. Anna,editor.Print version: Exploring the experiences of marginalized communities during the covid pandemic : implications for social justice.First edition.New York, N.Y. : Lived Places Publishing, 20269781917503457(OCoLC)1577888725Activism and Social Movement Studies (Lived Places Publishing)livedplacespublishinghttps://doi.org/10.62859/9781917503471 08494nam a22005058i 45009781917503495IN-ChSCO20260609145055.0m|||||||||||||||||cr |n||||||||n260609s2026||||nyu|||||o|||||||||||eng||9781917503488(print)9781917503495(ebook)9781917503501(ePub)10.62859/9781917503501DOI(OCoLC)1593386711IN-ChSCOengrdaengHD6072.5338/.0408223Salih, Kaziwa,author.Poor dad, rich daughter :gender regimes, citizenship, and women’s entrepreneurship in post-ISIS Kurdistan /Kaziwa Salih ; edited by Kaziwa Salih.Gender regimes, citizenship, and women’s entrepreneurship in post-ISIS KurdistanFirst edition.New York, N.Y. : Lived Places Publishing,2026.©20261 online resource (266 pages) :illustrations.texttxtrdacontentcomputercrdamediaonline resourcecrrdacarrierBusiness Studies, Emergent Entrepreneurship, Middle Eastern StudiesIncludes bibliographical references and index.Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Study region map -- Inspirational Quote -- Note on Conventions -- Acknowledgments -- Acronyms -- Synopsis -- 1 Introduction -- Theory and Methodology in Context -- Book Structure -- Overview of Chapters -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Echoes of Conflict: Post-ISIS Reality of Kurdistan -- Chapter 3: Women’s Positions and Gender Regimes in Kurdistan -- Chapter 4: Beyond oil: Entrepreneurship and the Post-Rentier Citizen -- Chapter 5: Guided empowerment: Women Entrepreneurs Under NGO Support -- Chapter 6: Autonomous Empowerment: Women Entrepreneurs of Self-Reliance -- Chapter 7: Faith and Power: Religious Doxa and Women’s Entrepreneurship Rights -- Chapter 8: When Fear Inhibits Innovation: Women’s Agency Amid Moral Panic -- Chapter 9: The Digital Divide: Technological Barriers and Women’s Market Access -- Chapter 10: Entrepreneurship as Acts of Healing and Resistance -- Chapter 11: Conclusion: Toward Moral Repairs -- Part I Historical Context: What Society Made the Father’s Advice Radical? -- 2 Echoes of Conflict: Post-ISIS Reality of Kurdistan -- Introduction -- Security and Political Challenges -- Displacement and Social Cohesion -- The Ripple Effects of Economic Crisis -- Conclusion -- 3 Women’s Positions and Gender Regimes in Kurdistan -- Introduction -- Theoretical Structure and Analytical Framework -- Gender Regimes in Kurdistan: Cultural Backlash and Structural Constraint -- State Manipulation and Legal Pluralism -- Gender Regimes in Everyday Practice -- Policy Reconfiguration Under Post-Conflict Governance -- Ethical Agency Beyond Universalist Contexts -- Entrepreneurship as a Moral Economy -- Multilayered Citizenship as An Outcome of Ethical Agency -- Conclusion -- 4 Beyond Oil: Entrepreneurship and the Post-Rentier Citizen -- What Is Rentier Economy Or Rentierism? -- Rentierism and Production of Slackers -- The Rentier Citizen Complex -- The Political and Institutional Effects of Rentierism -- NGOs, Women, And The Rentier Complex -- Unlocking Human Capital -- Institutional Gaps and Political Reforms -- Conclusion -- Part II Empirical Ground: How do the Daughters Live that Wisdom? -- 5 Guided Empowerment: Women Entrepreneurs Under NGO Support -- Introduction -- NGO Strategies for Women’s Economic Empowerment -- Capital: “Empowered People, Resilient Nations” -- Locations and Customer Service -- Entrepreneurial and Business Skills -- Conclusion -- 6 Autonomous Empowerment: Women Entrepreneurs of Self-Reliance -- Introduction: The Necessity of Invention In A Rentier And Patriarchal Landscape -- Economic Capital: Self-Reliance and The “Three Cs” -- C1: Close Kin as A Double-Edged Resource -- C2: Confidants Turned Collaborators -- C3: Capital Reserves -- Conceptual Map of The Three Cs -- Comparing Pathways: NGO-Supported Vs. Self-Reliant Women Entrepreneurs -- Conclusion -- Note -- Part III Structural Boundaries: What are the Costs of Staying True to that Wisdom? -- 7 Faith and Power: Religious Doxa and Women’s Entrepreneurship Rights -- Introduction -- The Rise of Islamic Political Groups in Basûr -- The Contradictions Of Women’s Roles In Islamic Political Movements -- Performative Religiosity: A Conceptual Frame -- Illustrative Case Studies -- Case 1: N.N.S.—Empowerment Through Party-Aligned Piety -- Case 2: R.H.—Defiance and Visibility In A Conservative Region -- Case 3: L.M.—Strategic Veiling for Social Protection -- Case 4: Êzîdî Entrepreneur—Navigating Minority Identity In Duhok -- Negotiating Visibility And Agency Within Contexts Of Performative Religiosity -- Conclusion -- 8 When Fear Inhibits Innovation: Women’s Agency Amid Moral Panic -- Introduction -- The Layered Landscape of Women’s Agency -- Ethical Agency -- Conditional Agency -- Male Allies and Structural Support -- Working Under Watchful Eyes: Social Phobia and Moral Panic -- Cultural Dimensions -- The Women Entrepreneurs and Paradox of Family Formation -- Family’s Economic Sustainability & Support -- Potential Partner Responsiveness -- Domestic Labor, Unpaid Labor, And Emotional Labor -- Conclusion -- 9 The Digital Divide: Technological Barriers and Women’s Market Access -- Introduction -- The Importance of Technological Knowledge for Enterprises -- Technological Knowledge Gap In Kurdistan And Structural Barriers -- Labor Market Challenges -- Gendered Structural Challenges of Technological Knowledge -- Gaining Technological Knowledge Challenges -- The Aggression Denial of Women’s Competence -- Conclusion -- 10 Entrepreneurship as Acts of Healing and Resistance -- Introduction: From Survival to Healing -- Empirical Context and Positionality -- Healing in Displacement: The Êzîdî Women of Shariya Camp -- Healing Beyond Memory: Women of Halabja -- Discussion: Healing, Moral Economy, Citizenship and Ethical Agency -- Healing as Moral Economy -- Healing as Resistance and Political Citizenship -- Healing as Rehumanization -- The Gendered Burden of Healing -- Conclusion -- 11 Conclusion & Remarks: Toward Moral Repairs -- Thematic Pillars -- From Survival to Healing -- Consequences and Critiques -- Limitations and Research Gaps -- Concluding Reflections -- Glossaries -- References.How can women entrepreneurs in post-ISIS Kurdistan overcome traditional gender regimes that limit their success? In Poor Dad, Rich Daughter, Kaziwa Salih examines the unique challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in Başûr, Iraq. The book focuses on two groups: those supported by NGOs and self-sponsored microentrepreneurs. Salih highlights the gender-related obstacles these women face, the ethical agency they display, and the impact of traditional family roles on their entrepreneurial journeys. Despite NGO support, the lack of essential technology and marketing knowledge has led to the failure of some businesses. The book delves into the complex dynamics of gender regimes, as experienced firsthand by Kurdish women who resist these systemic challenges. This book is ideal for scholars and students in Middle Eastern studies, gender studies, and entrepreneurship, as well as practitioners and advocates interested in the intersection of gender, culture, and economic development in post-conflict regions.Also issued in Print and PDF version.EnglishDescription based on Publisher's website, viewed June 09, 2026.BusinesswomenIraqKurdistan.Women-owned business enterprisesIraqKurdistan.Women, KurdishIraqKurdistānSocial conditions.Electronic books.Salih, Kaziwa,editor.Print version: Poor dad, rich daughter : gender regimes, citizenship, and women’s entrepreneurship in post-ISIS Kurdistan.First edition.New York, N.Y. : Lived Places Publishing, 20269781917503488(OCoLC)1572074849Business Studies, Emergent Entrepreneurship, Middle Eastern Studies (Lived Places Publishing)livedplacespublishinghttps://doi.org/10.62859/9781917503501 07799nam a22005058i 45009781917503747IN-ChSCO20260411145055.0m|||||||||||||||||cr |n||||||||n260411s2026||||nyu|||||o|||||||||||eng||9781917503723(print)9781917503747(ebook)9781917503730(ePub)10.62859/9781917503747DOI(OCoLC)1584456064IN-ChSCOengrdaengHQ1090.27646.7/04423Samson, Karmen,author.Gym bros and dandies :the evolution of masculinity and appearance /Karmen Samson ; edited by Joseph H. Hancock II.The evolution of masculinity and appearanceFirst edition.New York, N.Y. : Lived Places Publishing,2026.©20261 online resource (236 pages) :illustrations.texttxtrdacontentcomputercrdamediaonline resourcecrrdacarrierFashion and Personal Style StudiesIncludes bibliographical references and index.Cover -- Half-Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Acknowledgements -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Scope and limitations -- Learning objectives -- 1 Beau Brummell: The archetypal dandy -- The macaroni men -- The paradox of dandyism -- The early life of Beau Brummell -- Brummell’s aesthetics -- Phallic power -- The neoclassical body -- Grooming and personal hygiene -- From toilette to salon -- A solitary existence -- Quick wit or plain arrogance? -- Brummell’s downfall -- The dandy as a fluid phenomenon -- Conclusion -- 2 Black dandyism: Fashion as cultural resistance -- Fop or dandy? -- Self-actualization as cultural resistance -- Julius Soubise -- Black dandyism as a methodology -- MET’s superfine: Tailoring black style -- Doechii as a black dandy -- Black dandyism as resistance -- The sapeurs -- Conclusion -- 3 Crafting masculinity: From dandy to gym bro -- Hegemonic masculinity -- The enlightenment -- Neoclassicism -- The body as a masterpiece -- Enlightened concepts in fashion -- The great male renunciation -- Power redistribution -- Hegemonic masculinity the product of patriarchy -- Conclusion -- 4 Objectification of the male body: Masculinity under the gaze -- Objectification theory -- Western beauty ideals -- Effects of objectification -- The rise of objectification in men -- Male objectification – not the same as female objectification -- The male gaze -- The female gaze -- The male gaze and its effect on gay men -- Sexual objectification or sexual power? -- Conclusion -- 5 Social media masculinities: Digital mirrors -- The body as a visual object -- Stereotypical beauty in traditional media -- Early sexualisation of the male body: Mark Wahlberg for Calvin Klein -- Male sexual objectification in the 2000s: Abercrombie & Fitch -- Globalisation of the male body -- Mirror as the message -- Fitfluencers: Healthy or harmful? -- Rootings of comparison -- The impact of unrealistic male body ideals -- Education on interpretation -- Conclusion -- 6 Male bodies on display: The spectacle of bodybuilding -- Shifting foundations of male power -- The rising popularity of physical culture -- Physical training as a stage for masculinity: Friedrich Ludwig Jahn -- The birth of modern bodybuilding -- The father of bodybuilding: Eugen Sandow -- Commodifying masculinity: Joe Weider -- Capturing the gay male body: Bob Mizer -- The legacy of Weider and Mizer -- Building bodybuilding icons -- Hypermuscularity in TV and movies -- Action heroes as toys -- Action heroes in games -- Masculinity as performance -- The architecture of the iron temple -- Dandies and mirrors -- Bodybuilders and mirrors -- Conclusion -- 7 Health vs harm: Muscularity on steroids -- Body dysmorphic disorder -- Muscle dysmorphia -- Extreme behaviors -- Eating disorders and MD -- Internalization of traditional masculine ideals -- Anabolic-androgenic steroids -- The history of steroids -- Contemporary steroid use -- Physical effects -- Psychological effects -- Conclusion -- 8 God of aesthetics: Zyzz and contemporary gym culture -- The refinement of the gym bro -- The gym bro on the internet -- Bodybuilding.com -- Do you even lift? -- God of aesthetics: Zyzz -- Universal beauty -- Beauty as a practice of the elite -- Was Zyzz the first fitfluencer? -- Zyzz as a performed persona -- Unrealistic body standards -- The Zyzz pose -- The contrapposto pose -- Bropolitics -- Podcasts: The sphere of brolosophy, broscience, and the emo-bro -- The brolosopher -- The broscientist -- The emo-bro -- Developing muscles and feelings -- Conclusion -- 9 Shifting masculinities: Crisis or opportunity -- Patriarchy and male privilege -- Patriarchy: A painful practice -- Capitalism as the new norm -- The false promise of neoliberalism -- Neoliberalistic disencouragement -- Feminism as a catalyst for equality -- First-wave feminism -- Second-wave feminism -- Third-wave feminism -- Fourth-wave feminism -- Hypermasculine responses -- Evolving gender norms and masculine uncertainty -- Queering masculinity -- Dandyism as subversive masculinity -- Rethinking the “crisis” -- Need for new role models -- Conclusion -- 10 The Manosphere: Reactionary masculinity in digital spaces -- The emotional costs of masculinity in childhood -- Navigating masculine expectations in adolescence -- Masculine emotions voiced through anger -- The health toll of patriarchal pressure -- Manosphere -- The rise of the manosphere -- Men’s rights activists -- Men going their own way (MGTOW) -- Pick-up artists (PUAs) -- Involuntary celibates (Incels) -- Subgroups and archetypes -- Alpha males -- Beta males -- An interconnected web of reactionary masculinity -- Remove the boot -- Conclusion -- Final conclusion -- Recommended assignments: Fashion and identity ethnography project -- Assignment 1: Field observation & reflection -- Assignment 2: Visual archive curation -- Assignment 3: Theoretical analysis essay -- Notes -- References -- Appendix: Workout and dietary regimens -- Recommended further reading.Gym Bros and Dandies: The Evolution of Masculinity and Appearance examines the parallels between 19th-century dandyism and modern gym culture. Both focus on appearance and societal validation, with Beau Brummell’s self-fashioning echoing today’s gym bro regimen in the pursuit of idealized masculinity. This book explores how historical sartorial practices, visual culture, and fitness culture intersect, revealing how male identity and power dynamics are constructed, represented, and reinforced. It furthermore critiques how these ideals impact self-esteem, societal expectations, and traditional masculinity’s evolution. This resource is ideal for students and educators in fashion and personal style studies, as well as aspiring designers and professionals in the global fashion and design industries.Also issued in Print and PDF version.EnglishDescription based on Publisher's website, viewed May 11, 2026.Masculine beauty (Aesthetics)Masculinity.Bodybuilding & Weight Training.Electronic books.Hancock II, Joseph H.,editor.Print version: Gym bros and dandies : the evolution of masculinity and appearance .First edition.New York, N.Y. : Lived Places Publishing, 20269781917503723(OCoLC)1584411088Fashion and Personal Style Studies (Lived Places Publishing)livedplacespublishinghttps://doi.org/10.62859/9781917503747 03862nam a22005058i 45009781917503860IN-ChSCO20260411145055.0m|||||||||||||||||cr |n||||||||n260411s2026||||nyu|||||o|||||||||||eng||9781917503846(print)9781917503860(ebook)9781917503853(ePub)10.62859/9781917503860DOI(OCoLC)1584452100IN-ChSCOengrdaengHV9471365/.6623McGinty, Robin,author.A labor of livingness :oral histories of formerly incarcerated black women /Robin McGinty ; edited by Baz Dreisinger.Oral histories of formerly incarcerated black womenFirst edition.New York, N.Y. : Lived Places Publishing,2026.©20261 online resource (168 pages) :illustrations.texttxtrdacontentcomputercrdamediaonline resourcecrrdacarrierIncarceration Nations Network, Gender Studies, Carceral Studies, Black StudiesIncludes bibliographical references and index.Cover -- Half-Title Page -- Title Page -- Dedication -- Copyright Page -- Abstract -- Acknowledgments -- Table of Contents -- Learning Objectives -- Foreword -- Part 1 -- “A Labor of Livingness: Oral Histories of Formerly Incarcerated Black Women” -- Prologue -- Introduction: “A Labor of Livingness: Oral Histories of Formerly Incarcerated Black Women” -- “Labors of Livingness” -- Part 2 -- 1 Russelle ‘Rusti’ Miller-Hill -- Rusti -- Living Prison -- Conditions of Confinement -- Pickin’ Up The Broken -- Making Meaning -- 2 Selina Fulford -- Selina -- Albion: Far Beyond -- Care, Custody, and Control -- Breakin’ the Chains -- Generations -- Freedom Ain’t Free -- 3 Laurie Lunn -- Laurie -- Freedom is a Secret -- Jailin’ -- Freedom Dreams -- Paradigms of Self-Regard -- If Black Women Were Free… -- Part 3 -- Conclusion: Carceral Geographies -- Ecologies of Carcerality -- Epilogue -- Bibliography -- Recommended Readings & Materials.A Labor of Livingness: Oral Histories of Formerly Incarcerated Black Women by Robin McGinty is a public-facing, community-based work rooted in the Black freedom struggle. It explores the political subjectivity of formerly incarcerated Black women beyond linear time, revealing the complexities of the ‘living prison’ experience. Their oral histories challenge singular narratives, reflecting historical violences and Black indigenous knowledge systems of refusal. This project highlights incarceration as a continuum rather than an event, centering the lived realities of Black women within and against the carceral state. Ideal for scholars, activists, policymakers, and members of Incarceration Nations Network seeking critical insights into carceral histories, systemic oppression, and Black feminist resistance.Also issued in Print and PDF version.EnglishDescription based on Publisher's website, viewed May 11, 2026.Women, BlackEffect of imprisonment onUnited States.Women prisonersUnited StatesSocial conditions.Black Studies (Global)Electronic books.Dreisinger, Baz,editor.Print version: A labor of livingness : oral histories of formerly incarcerated black women.First edition.New York, N.Y. : Lived Places Publishing, 20269781917503846(OCoLC)1584411087Incarceration Nations Network, Gender Studies, Carceral Studies, Black Studies (Lived Places Publishing)livedplacespublishinghttps://doi.org/10.62859/9781917503860 12448nam a22005658i 45009781917566124IN-ChSCO20260411145055.0m|||||||||||||||||cr |n||||||||n260411s2026||||nyu|||||o|||||||||||eng||9781917566124(print)9781917566124(ebook)9781917566131(ePub)10.62859/9781917566148DOI(OCoLC)1588633996IN-ChSCOengrdaengRF292.8362.4/1/09223Watharow, Annmaree,author.Usher syndrome :about us, by us /Annmaree Watharow, Emily Shepard, Emma Boswell ; edited by Damian Mellifont.About us, by usFirst edition.New York, N.Y. : Lived Places Publishing,2026.©20261 online resource (344 pages) :illustrations.texttxtrdacontentcomputercrdamediaonline resourcecrrdacarrierDisability Studies"This is an open access publication, available online and distributed under the terms of a Creative Commons Attribution, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives 4.0 International license (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0)".Includes bibliographical references and index.Cover -- Half-Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Acknowledgements -- Abstract -- Table of Contents -- Learning objectives -- 1 About us, by us -- Introduction -- Annmaree -- Emma -- Emily -- Usher syndrome -- The knowledge gaps -- Why now? -- Why us? -- Deafblindness-dual sensory impairment -- Identity -- A brief note on Deafblind culture -- Model of disability -- How to use this book -- 2 The Usher syndrome basics -- Introduction -- Data -- Types of Usher -- Emma -- Diagnosis -- Hearing loss: More about sensorineural hearing loss -- Annmaree -- Vision loss: More about retinitis pigmentosa -- Annmaree -- Balance disorder: More about vestibular dysfunction -- Genetics of Usher syndrome -- Treatments and cures -- Consequences of Usher -- Important consideration -- Deafblindness-dual sensory impairment -- Definition -- 3 Usher syndrome, genetics and more -- Introduction -- Usher syndrome types -- Usher syndrome type 1 -- Usher syndrome type 2 -- Usher syndrome type 3 -- Diagnostic pathways and considerations -- Newborn hearing screening -- Genetic testing -- Early intervention -- Audiological intervention -- Vestibular dysfunction -- Fatigue -- More on genetic diagnoses -- The need for collaboration and research balance -- The role of the geneticist and genetic counsellor -- Geneticist -- A geneticist is a medical doctor who specialises in the study of genes, genetic variations and heredity in living organisms. Geneticists focus on understanding how genes influence health and disease, playing a key role in diagnosing and treating genetic conditions. The geneticist is responsible for ordering appropriate genetic tests based on the patient’s clinical symptoms and family history. -- Genetic Counsellor -- A genetic counsellor is a healthcare professional with specialist knowledge in human genetics, counselling and health communication. They provide critical information and support to individuals and families affected by genetic conditions. Genetic counsellors typically work as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes a geneticist. The genetic counsellor meets with the family to explain the geneticist’s findings in a way that is easy to understand. They discuss inheritance patterns, risk factors for other family members, and the long-term implications of the condition. They offer support to help individuals and families navigate the emotional aspects of the diagnosis. -- Usher syndrome research -- Clinical Research -- Gene therapy -- Gene agnostic treatments -- Natural history studies -- Registries -- Usher syndrome is a spectrum -- Annmaree -- Ongoing challenges -- 4 Complexities and challenges of diagnosis -- Introduction -- Navigating the impact of diagnosis -- Emily -- The pros and cons of an early diagnosis -- Underdeveloped pathways for paediatric Usher syndrome -- Low expectations -- No longer living fully in the present -- Generational perspectives and the question of independence -- Challenges of diagnosis -- Emma -- Diagnostic clarity -- How much information is right? -- The research results -- Initial reactions -- To summarise -- Annmaree -- Diagnosis disclosure -- Annmaree -- Emma -- Chloe -- Emily -- How and when to tell: A guide for parents -- The following information was developed by UsherKids Australia and is used with permission: -- Give yourself time -- Tailor it to your child -- Younger children -- Older children -- WHO should have the conversation? -- WHEN is the right time? -- Focus on what’s relevant now -- Be honest but hopeful -- Use analogies and visuals -- Avoid vague reassurances -- Help your child to develop confidence and independence -- Support children with Usher syndrome every step of the way -- Ongoing challenges -- When disability is mistaken for incapacity -- Emma -- 5 Parenting 1: Complexities of parenting children with Usher syndrome -- Emily -- Historical context: Parenting children with Usher syndrome -- Diana also recalls ‘the body worn hearing aid, and headphones during Claire’s lip-reading lessons with amplified sounds’. -- Early intervention and the parental role -- Psychological and social impact on parents -- Siblings and family dynamics -- Navigating school and education -- Adolescence and independence -- Driving with Usher syndrome -- Understanding the licensing process -- Outcome of medical review -- Ongoing vision monitoring -- Navigating the process together -- Conclusion -- 6 Parenting 2: Parenting, psychosocial needs and perspectives -- Introduction -- Emily -- The clinical awareness of Usher syndrome among allied health professionals -- The support needs of parents of young children with Usher syndrome -- Social needs -- Informational needs -- Practical needs -- Emotional needs -- The experiences and support needs of youth with Usher syndrome -- Research priorities of the inherited retinal disease community in Australia -- A multidisciplinary clinic approach -- Parenting as well as living with Usher syndrome -- Annmaree -- Emma -- Conclusion -- 7 Siblings, spouses, offspring and supporters -- Introduction -- Siblings -- Khloe -- Partners and family members -- George -- Children of parents with Usher syndrome -- Tom -- Supporters and carers -- Jess -- Liz -- Positives of living in an Usher family -- Conclusion -- 8 Complexities of health and well-being for people with Usher syndrome, their families and carers -- Introduction -- Health and well-being challenges for individuals with Usher syndrome -- Diagnosis: Challenges, changes and consequences -- Diagnosis is an emotional journey -- Communication risks -- Health literacy for people with Usher syndrome -- Social health threats -- Physical health threats -- Psychological and cognitive risks -- Delirium -- Annmaree -- Public health threats -- Growing older -- Multiple disability and co-occurring conditions -- Emma -- Annmaree -- Complexities from balance disorder -- Fatigue and fluctuation in function -- Fatigue syndrome -- Impact on the family: Living with someone with Usher syndrome -- Carer well-being -- Conclusion -- 9 Complexities of health and well-being: Seeing things that aren’t real -- Introduction -- Visual hallucinations -- About Charles Bonnet -- Risk factors -- How common is Charles Bonnet syndrome? -- Annmaree -- Nature and forms of visual hallucinations -- Adjustment -- Mutability -- Causal mechanisms -- Challenges -- Management -- Conclusion -- 10 Communication 1: Relational aspects of language and assistive devices -- Introduction -- Annmaree -- Receptive/lipreading/facial expression/handshapes -- Emma -- Annmaree -- Modifications to communication -- Emma -- Annmaree -- Not all interpreters are deafblind communication skilled -- Reduced vision, reduced signing frame -- Communication methods and equipment -- Communication failures rife in health and social care -- Examples in the health sector -- The importance of redressing communication failures -- Conclusion -- 11 Communication 2: Healthcare and the role of social-haptic communication -- Introduction -- Communication, healthcare and Usher syndrome -- Russ -- Hospital haptices -- Cochlear implant (CI) operation -- Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2015 -- Using hospital haptices in healthcare settings -- Identification of professional role -- Confirmation -- Emotions -- Different measurements -- Duration -- Haptemes -- Harnessing our own capacities -- Further considerations -- One-to-one communication by narrow vision field and using hearing aids -- To get attention, distance, and direction -- Conclusion -- 12 Communication 3: An interpreter’s perspective -- Introduction -- About Ros -- Empathy in communication -- In the shoes of a person with Usher syndrome -- Always use accredited interpreters -- Sarah -- Law and policy -- Working with interpreters -- Spoken communication strategies -- Esther -- Visual communication strategies -- Note on deaf relay interpreters -- Deafblind community and culture -- Taboos -- Setting up space for communication -- First meeting -- Adaptations to approach -- Adaptations to environment -- Vincent -- Communication strategies to try -- Isabel -- Seek to understand the person -- Robert -- Vance -- Ben -- Boosting communication skills -- Conclusion -- 13 Better health and well-being -- Introduction -- The triple threats -- An inclusive approach to better health and well-being: Eight pillars -- 1. Recognition -- 2. Communication -- 3. Accessibility -- 4. Collaborative care -- 5. Preparedness -- 6. Supporting individuals and families/carers -- 7. Empowerment -- 8. Breaking binaries -- A special note: Understanding and supporting the grief journey -- It’s unpredictable -- It’s complicated -- Ontological security: The sense of safety -- Simon -- Impacts of Usher syndrome -- Living with moving goalposts -- The ongoing grief/loss cycle -- Coping strategies -- Technology and support -- Family and relationships -- Final thoughts -- Conclusion -- 14 Supports for better everyday living -- Introduction -- Support in everyday life -- Work life -- Getting around -- Reading vision and Braille -- Accessing support -- Support at medical appointments -- Human support is critical -- Conclusion -- 15 Snapshots of diversity and capabilities in the Usher community -- Introduction -- Bea -- Traynor -- Jane -- Natalie -- Peter -- Jacqueline -- Stephen -- Gail -- Wes -- Conclusion -- Suggested learning activities -- References -- Resources -- Recommended further reading -- Index.Open Access Electronic Book.Usher Syndrome: About Us, by Us - is a comprehensive resource created by those with lived experience, lived knowledge and lived expertise of Usher syndrome. It explores the syndrome’s prevalence, types, and the challenges of parenting, learning, working, and aging with Usher syndrome. The book also covers essential communication strategies and wellness practices. Designed for health and social care students, professionals, practitioners and policymakers, it highlights the lived experiences and needs of individuals with Usher syndrome, ensuring a better understanding among social contacts, colleagues, and support workers. Ideal for professionals and students in disability studies, health and social care, educators, policymakers, and families seeking deeper insights into living with Usher syndrome.Also issued in Print and PDF version.EnglishDescription based on Publisher's website, viewed May 11, 2026.Usher's syndrome.Usher's syndromePsychological aspects.Deafblind peopleCare.Electronic books.Shepard, Emily,author.Boswell, Emma,author.Mellifont, Damian,editor.Print version: Usher syndrome : about us, by us.First edition.New York, N.Y. : Lived Places Publishing, 20269781917566124(OCoLC)1566928790Disability Studies (Lived Places Publishing)livedplacespublishinghttps://doi.org/10.62859/9781917566148 03543nam a22005058i 45009781918026078IN-ChSCO20260609145055.0m|||||||||||||||||cr |n||||||||n260609s2026||||nyu|||||o|||||||||||eng||9781918026061(print)9781918026078(ebook)9781918026085(ePub)10.62859/9781918026085DOI(OCoLC)1593397892IN-ChSCOengrdaengCT25808/.0669223Glickman, Nora,author.From the Pampas to New York, with detours :scenes from the life of a jewish gaucha /Nora Glickman ; edited by Angy Cohen.Scenes from the life of a jewish gauchaFirst edition.New York, N.Y. : Lived Places Publishing,2026.©20261 online resource (92 pages) :illustrations.texttxtrdacontentcomputercrdamediaonline resourcecrrdacarrierJewish StudiesIncludes bibliographical references and index.Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Acknowledgments -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- Abstract -- Notes and discussion questions -- Learning objectives -- 1 Childhood: My years as a boy -- Juan, tame and wild -- The last of the settlers -- My years as a boy -- At the movies -- A wind at dawn -- My cousin Elenita -- Fire in the farm -- Notes -- 2 Adolescence: The crucial years -- The broken necklace -- The gloved hand -- How I became who I am -- Notes -- 3 Adulthood: New York, New York -- A day in New York -- Rereading “The unbearable sadness of hotel rooms” -- Door half open -- Notes -- Epilogue.What happens when identity is stretched across continents, languages, and cultures? In From the Pampas to New York, with Detours, acclaimed scholar and writer Nora Glickman traces a woman’s remarkable journey from the Argentine Pampas to Israel and finally to New York. Through a tapestry of autobiographical, interwoven stories, Glickman captures the richness and contradictions of a life lived between worlds—between Yiddish and Spanish, tradition and rebellion, home and exile. Each stage of the narrator’s journey reveals the complexity of belonging and the resilience of the human spirit. From the innocence of childhood in a Jewish-Argentine community to the challenges of adapting to new languages and cultural landscapes, Glickman paints a portrait of transformation that is both deeply personal and profoundly universal. Her lyrical prose and sharp insight into migration, feminism, and identity illuminate how one woman’s search for self becomes an act of creative reclamation.Also issued in Print and PDF version.EnglishDescription based on Publisher's website, viewed June 09, 2026.AutobiographyJewish authors.JewsArgentinaPampas.Jewish womenNew York (State)New York.Electronic books.Cohen, Angy,editor.Print version: From the Pampas to New York, with detours : scenes from the life of a jewish gaucha.First edition.New York, N.Y. : Lived Places Publishing, 20269781918026061(OCoLC)1583238818Jewish Studies (Lived Places Publishing)livedplacespublishinghttps://doi.org/10.62859/9781918026085