Jack Levin

A juicy, incisive exploration of gossip in all its forms--from celebrity rumors to literary "romans a clef," from personal sniping to political slander.

"Elementary Statistics in Social Research, Eighth Edition, provides a broad, uniquely accessible introduction to statistics for students in the social sciences--especially for these with limited mathematical expertise." "Combining theory and practice, this best-selling text offers detailed, step-by-step illustrations of statistical procedures as well as clear explanations of statistical concepts. It examines the most common methods for describing and comparing data and explains their purpose and use in social research. Numerous exercises help students practice and develop their skills. Book jacket."--BOOK JACKET

"Hate crimes-violence aimed at individuals because they are members of a particular group-were once considered the rare illegal actions of a small but vocal assortment of extremists who thrived on hating minorities. No more. [In this book, the authors] reinterpret this scourge of our generation-hatred based on race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, and even citizenship. In the aftermath of the worst act of terrorism in this country's history-the bombing of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001-the authors probe the causes and characteristics of such acts of hatred and, most vitally, their consequences for all of us."--

"Expressions of hate are trumpeted each evening on the news, from the mayhem unleashed by suicide bombers to the steadily increasing casualties in the Middle East and Iraq. And since September 11, Americans have repeatedly asked themselves, "Why do they hate us?" In this look at the most troubling aspect of human nature, Jack Levin and Gordana Rabrenovic seek to explain why hate exists and offer practical methods for creating a more peaceable society." "These experts reveal their new, original, and sometimes surprising findings on hate among Americans, as well as the way the media can be manipulated to foster and intensify hatred. They also consider the phenomena of anti-Americanism and anti-Semitism before and after September 11, in addition to anti-Muslim sentiments in the wake of the attack on the Twin Towers and the Pentagon. Also discussed are domestic terrorism and "organized hate" in the form of white supremacist and civilian militia groups. Finally, in scrutinizing the many trouble "hot" spots around the world where hate is an explosive issue, including Northern Ireland, Levin and Rabrenovic describe a series of inspiring situations that show surprising cooperation between ethnic groups who have transcended hate. They explain how such peaceful coexistence has been achieved and can be achieved elsewhere in the future."--BOOK JACKET.