Depression
Oxford University Press in April published the third edition of “Depression.” Edited by Raymond Lam, MD, FRCPC, the book discusses the diagnosis and treatment of major depressive disorder. For more information, visit http://global.oup.com.
Bioethics
University of California Press in March published “Beyond Bioethics: Toward a New Biopolitics.” Edited by Marcy Darnovsky, PhD, and Osagie Obasogie, PhD, JD, the book examines the effects of technological advancements and social identities on bioethics. For more information, visit www.ucpress.edu.
Workplace health
Harper Business in March published “Dying for a Paycheck: How Modern Management Harms Employee Health and Company Performance — and What We Can Do About It.” Written by Jeffrey Pfeffer, PhD, MS, the book explores the adverse health outcomes that result from modern work practices and offers solutions to improve employee health. For more information, visit www.harperbusiness.com.
Genocide
Oxford University Press in February published “The Rohingyas: Inside Myanmar’s Genocide.” Written by Azeem Ibrahim, PhD, DLitt, MSc, MBA, MPhil, the book describes the historic persecution and genocide of the Rohingya population and petitions for global intervention. For more information, visit http://global.oup.com.
Science careers
The National Institutes of Health in May released “NIH Scientist Launch Game.” The app introduces students ages 10 and up to science and health research careers by guiding players through the research process. To download the app, visit https://itunes.apple.com or https://play.google.com.
Adolescent drug use
The National Institutes of Health in June released “Monitoring the Future National Survey Results on Drug Use, 1975-2017.” The survey examines drug use and behavior among adolescents. The report includes the first national estimates of vaping device and e-liquid availability. For more information, visit www.nih.gov.
Gender and cancer
Oxford University Press in April published “Gender in Psycho-Oncology.” Edited by Youngmee Kim, PhD, and Matthew Loscalzo, MSW, the book analyzes the effect of gender on patient-provider relationships and cancer treatment. For more information, visit http://global.oup.com.
Sexual assault
Simon & Schuster in March published “I Have the Right To: A High School Survivor’s Story of Sexual Assault, Justice and Hope.” Written by Jenn Abelson and Chessy Prout, the book recounts Prout’s experience with sexual assault and explores the factors that perpetuate it. For more information, visit http://simonandschusterpublishing.com.
Women and child health
Integrated Public Use Microdata Series in April released Demographic and Health Surveys. The free online data tool compiles and analyzes comparative data on women’s and children’s health in African and Asian countries. For more information, visit http://dhs.ipums.org.
Sex trafficking
Temple University Press in June published “Youth Who Trade Sex in the U.S.: Intersectionality, Agency and Vulnerability.” Written by Samantha Majic, PhD, MA, and Carisa Showden, PhD, MA, the book examines general perceptions of domestic minor sex trafficking and the resulting policy responses. For more information, visit http://tupress.temple.edu.
Water
World Scientific in June published “Water Is…: The Indispensability of Water in Society and Life.” Written by Seth Darling, PhD, and Seth Snyder, PhD, MS, the book examines the roles water plays in society and the factors that determine its future. For more information, visit www.worldscientific.com.
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