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Perspectives on Violence and
Violent Death
Edited by Robert G. Stevenson and Gerry R. Cox
If people do not want violence to continue at its present level, decisions have to be made. We know that no
decision can be better than the information on which that decision is based. That is the seminal idea that
led to the writing of this volume. A well-known and well-respected group of contributors provides
information that can assist decision-makers with their difficult task.
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Together with Technology: Writing Review, Enculturation and Technological Mediation
Jason Swarts
Texts serve complex roles in an organization's cognitive infrastructure. Many organizations have now
instituted writing review practices. Studies show that computer-based textual replay contributes to a
review dynamic that favors increased discussion of writing process and cooperative revision practices.
The author considers how to develop such textual replay technology.
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Freedom To Choose: How To
Make End-Of-Life Decisions On Your Own Terms
George M. Burnell
The book provides young persons, baby boomers, and "senior citizens" with the information to make
intelligent, informed, well-planned decisions about end-of-life care and to state their wishes in a living
will and durable power of attorney for health care. It includes lists of resources and a glossary.
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Outsourcing Technical Communication: Issues, Policies and Practices
Edited by Barry L. Thatcher and Carlos Evia
This collection is designed as a theory/practice book that addresses the needs of graduate students, faculty,
and technical communicators who want to teach, practice, or conduct research in this area. It addresses
technical communications and outsourcing in six different parts of the world, including the United States. It
also explores issues of curriculum, project management, legal considerations, and intercultural communication
problems.
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Motives for Metaphor in Scientific and Technical Communication
Timothy D. Giles
This book provides the impetus for a change in the pedagogical approach to metaphor as a rhetorical tool in science. Using as an example the controversy over cloning, the author establishes how scientists should use metaphor to explain science to the public and should be aware of how metaphor can be useful to theirClick the title for full details
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Within Reach? Managing Chemical Risks in Small Enterprises
David Walters
This book examines regulatory and other strategies for improving chemical risk management in small enterprises in the European Union. It considers what supports are necessary to secure the implementation of these strategies and is particularly concerned with the role of chemical product supply as envisaged by REACH.
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