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Frontlist Talking Points Macmillan Interdisciplinary Handbooks: Posthumanism: The Future of Homo Sapiens Pub Date: January 19, 2018 ACADEMIC: Interdisciplinarity is an innovative way of introducing novice readers to the study: philosophy, religion, films, literature, the arts, “extreme biology,” pharmaceuticals research, and other social or exact sciences, or situations/events provide illustrations of human experiences which work as gateways to the study of transhumanism and posthumanism. Description and Key Features The target audience is undergraduate students and interested lay readers who have had little or no exposure to the professional study of transhumanism and posthumanism. This handbook will provide an introduction to a vast array of scholarly perspectives on emergent technologies and biotechnologies used to modify or augment the capabilities of human beings. The handbook covers the fundamental aspects of how bioenhancement will become feasible, what shape these technologies are likely to take, and what sorts of concrete consequences they will have for people’s lives. This volume will strive for both intellectual clarity and a genuinely accessible voice, always emphasizing the practical and moral implications of bioenhancement technologies. Posthumanism: The Future of Homo Sapiens takes an interdisciplinary approach to the subject, integrating science and technology as well as the arts, humanities, religious perspectives, and ethics. Introduces the discipline and key concepts Discusses science and technology as well as religious responses Discusses moral debates and social implications of evolving biotechnologies Features new, “Posthuman” arts concepts Peer-reviewed signed chapters are written by eminent scholars. Includes a glossary, bibliographies of worked cited and suggestions for further reading, images/graphics, and an index. Uses extensive academic research. Complementary Titles This volume is part of the larger Macmillan Interdisciplinary Handbooks family, including the 10-volume sets on Gender, Philosophy, and Religion. Gale Database Relationships The volume will appear in ebook format on <strong>GVRL</strong>. Editorial Leads Hélène Potter, Acquisitions Editor– 917-763-3906 Jonathan Vereecke, Development Editor – 248-699-8807 Editorial Board Leads Michael Bess, Editor-in-Chief Chancellor’s Professor of History, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN Diana Walsh Pasulka, Editor-in-Chief Professor and Chair, Department of Philosophy and Religion, University of North Carolina Wilmington Page 2 of 2
Frontlist Talking Points Ebk Pub Date: March 2018 Protests, Riots, and Rebellions: Civil Unrest Print Pub Date: March 2018 in the Modern World Teaching Points Social reform movements are part of every middle school curriculum, but age-appropriate resources to support such topics are scarce. Social media is at the center of teens’ lives, but they may not realize that without social media, modern-day reform movements, like the recent Egyptian uprising, wouldn’t have happened. Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong held street sit-ins in 2014, using umbrellas to protect them from police pepper spray during the “Umbrella Revolution.” At a Glance Print Price: $286. Ebk Price: $314.60 3 volumes; 720 total pages Full color 30 chapters, each covering 3 to 5 events 180 photos and illustrations Print ISBN: 9781410339089 Market Needs Advocates of change often take to the streets, hold sit-ins, call for boycotts, go on strike, and even riot or stage rebellions for their cause, whether it be anti-war or pro-democracy, civil rights, animal rights, gay rights, women’s rights, the environment, or economic discontent, among other issues. Many of these protests are peaceful demonstrations while others turn violent. U·X·L’s latest three-volume set details a variety of protest events from around the globe, both historic and contemporary events, some well-known, and others less familiar to the middle-school reader. Although such events pepper nearly every era that middle school students study, there is little library reference at the middle school reading level that covers the events in detail, and encourages critical thinking about them. International coverage makes this a unique offering for this audience. Markets School: U·X·L titles provide language-level appropriate content to help students learn about topics relevant to their lives and the world around them. Such titles encourage the development of critical thinking skills through a series of thought-provoking questions and research activity ideas. This title supports NCSS content standards for Civics and Government, U.S. History, and World History. Public: This latest U·X·L title provokes discussion of important U.S. and global protest events and their impact. It offers library patrons reliable information in an engaging format. Description and Key Features: Protests, Riots, and Rebellions provides students with a look at various types of protests that serious activists and ordinary people alike have used to bring awareness to their cause and effect change. Some 30 chapters focus on a different social issue, movement, or theme. Chapters provide a brief historical, social, and political overview of the issue or movement and then describe 3 to 5 specific protest events associated with it. An engaging and informative summary of each event explores the motivations and methods of protesters, media reaction and coverage, government response, outcomes, and impacts. These easy-to-read entries are enhanced with color photos and illustrations, along with some historical b/w images. Page 1 of 2
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