tag:open.umn.edu,2005:/opentextbooks/textbooks?commit=Go&page=8&term=Western+Civilization%3A+A+Concise+HistoryOpen Textbook Library - Search results for "Western Civilization: A Concise History"2023-08-07T03:16:30Zhttps://open.umn.edu/assets/common/favicon/favicon-1594c2156c95ca22b1a0d803d547e5892bb0e351f682be842d64927ecda092e7.icohttps://open.umn.edu/assets/library/otl_logo-f9161d5c999f5852b38260727d49b4e7d7142fc707ec9596a5256a778f957ffc.png14532023-08-07T03:20:33Z2024-02-28T19:19:46ZExploring the U.S. Healthcare System<img alt="Read more about Exploring the U.S. Healthcare System" title="Exploring the U.S. Healthcare System cover image" class="cover " width="350" height="467" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6OTI1NiwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--dd7fd4814148d9d1e6ac8e814735b534d83ea1b2/Cover-1-resized-350x467.png" />Welcome to Exploring the U.S. Healthcare System. This open educational resource (OER) introduces students to foundational characteristics of the U.S. healthcare system. It begins with an overview of the healthcare system that includes a brief history and a description of the current state of health in the U.S. The second chapter describes health delivery systems, including inpatient, outpatient, post-acute, longterm, palliative, and hospice care. An introduction to health insurance in the third chapter will include an overview of basic concepts, private insurance, public insurance, and recent trends. The fourth chapter presents issues related to the triple aim of improving access to care, increasing the quality of care, and lowering the cost of care. The fifth chapter reviews how the government intervenes in healthcare and presents current policy issues related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and value-based contracting. The final chapter on the topic of technology in healthcare provides an overview of health information technology, health information legislation, emerging technologies, and the future of health information technology. Chapter content is supplemented with additional material such as reports, briefs, figures, infographics, definitions, and key terms. Chapters two through six end with a “knowledge check” exercise to actively engage students with the content. While this OER book was curated and created for undergraduate students in the field of healthcare, it is my hope that it will continue to be customized to other programs and shared again.14502023-08-07T02:33:08Z2024-02-29T02:52:19ZIntroduction to Women’s & Gender Studies - First Edition<img alt="Read more about Introduction to Women’s & Gender Studies - First Edition" title="Introduction to Women’s & Gender Studies - First Edition cover image" class="cover " width="639" height="853" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6OTI0NywicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--76dc11bbbd10e0f60864bca964fd3a400ae3200a/Clemens_IntroToWomensGenderStudies-767x1024.png" />Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies (2023) is an eTextbook designed to provide an introduction to the fields of Women’s Studies and Gender Studies for students taking introductory courses. The textbook touches on a variety of subjects including gender theories, feminisms, intersectionality, equity, and activism. Chapters contain questions to consider and list of suggested readings by theorists and activists. This multimedia eTextbook incorporates videos and podcasts to create a rich introductory experience for students.14462023-07-25T03:37:40Z2023-07-25T03:38:57ZFoundations of Aural Skills<img alt="Read more about Foundations of Aural Skills" title="Foundations of Aural Skills cover image" class="cover " width="768" height="1024" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6Nzg3MiwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--708e6cd4c8b11efd55723ea4b95468c73c2b128e/Foundations-of-Aural-Skills-OER-Book-Cover1024_1.png" />Foundations of Aural Skills is a research-based, accessible, relevant, creative, inclusive, empowering textbook for teaching introductory aural skills. The first seven chapters provide thorough instruction in aural fundamentals, allowing students to build their foundations from a variety of starting points. The following chapters address the traditional tasks of sight-reading and dictation, but also improvisation, mimicking music you hear (“playback”), transcription, and ensemble skills. The final two chapters add some basic form- and chord-listening skills. Every section includes creative activities that learners can try out on their own or do in class. Embedded playlists for practicing listening skills include a diverse range of music that will connect with students’ preferences and allow them to experience music they haven’t worked with before. While the text is primarily designed for a first semester or year of instruction, it also includes some instruction on modulation, chromaticism, and mixed meter, and future additions/development will make these advanced applications more robust.14362023-06-02T16:56:03Z2023-06-02T16:56:03ZPay for Play: How the Music Industry Works, Where the Money Goes, and Why<img alt="Read more about Pay for Play: How the Music Industry Works, Where the Money Goes, and Why" title="Pay for Play: How the Music Industry Works, Where the Money Goes, and Why cover image" class="cover " width="693" height="1024" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NzAzMCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--c6f5b0398861a7827b8f2ed3fc91e679e4139ec3/Pay-for-Play-Cover-1-693x1024.png" />The history of music is closely linked to the history of copyright law. This book explores how the law shaped music and the music industry. From church and court patronage in pre-19th Century Europe, to the effects of social media on music, this book explores the abiding influence of the law on music.14332023-05-30T02:20:34Z2023-12-11T14:58:56ZIntroduction to Library and Information Science<img alt="Read more about Introduction to Library and Information Science" title="Introduction to Library and Information Science cover image" class="cover " width="731" height="1024" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6Njk2MCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--86b3eb70d9d8ec81ddada6787334df04af1b052c/Introduction%20to%20Library%20and%20Information%20Science.png" />This book explores the history, present, and future of library science, both in theory and in practice. It examines the place of the librarian as arbiter of information access in a constantly-changing and modernizing global community.14002023-04-24T13:59:44Z2023-08-31T14:12:56ZFoundations of Biomedical Science: Quantitative Literacy: Theory and Problems<img alt="Read more about Foundations of Biomedical Science: Quantitative Literacy: Theory and Problems" title="Foundations of Biomedical Science: Quantitative Literacy: Theory and Problems cover image" class="cover " width="724" height="1024" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NjAyNSwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--0d177e5a0940ae52a980fc4e6295862e8880bf6c/FoundationsOfBiomedicalScience_Cover_v2-724x1024.jpg" />Foundations of Biomedical Science: Quantitative Literacy Theory and Problems is designed to help students develop the fundamental mathematical and quantitative literacy required to navigate and interpret evidence-based Biomedical data. This will provide students with the skills and confidence to habitually question any quantitative data they come across and to use these skills to make informed judgements regarding their veracity.13882023-04-03T20:25:45Z2024-01-22T14:52:43ZProcesses: Writing Across Academic Careers<img alt="Read more about Processes: Writing Across Academic Careers" title="Processes: Writing Across Academic Careers cover image" class="cover " width="131" height="170" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NDY2NywicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--eb7756c87093650c3f25327d1d1e59e8279f6ac3/Cover-ebook-Iverson-131x170.jpg" />Processes: Writing Across Academic Careers is an edited collection featuring writing from students, faculty, and staff at Farmingdale State College, a State University of New York (SUNY) campus on Long Island. Each contributor reflects on their own writing as well as writing in their fields/disciplines. Namely, they reflect on their writing processes, hence the name of the book. The FSC Writing in the Disciplines committee curated excerpts of published or unpublished work from faculty, students, and administrators across departments and offices. The result is Processes: Writing Across Academic Careers, a collection of writing samples and reflections on the processes that made those pieces of writing possible. This book shows that, while writing looks and functions differently in different disciplines, college communities center on writing. From the college president to the faculty to the students, each member of the community grapples with writing, even in disciplines not considered to be writing-intensive. The text features compositions from nursing, STEM and health sciences, education, and history and culture. The examples span from reflections on the role of writing in one’s academic career, examples of professional writing in the sciences, research papers, conference proposals, to laboratory reports. The examples of published or works-in-progress are accompanied by thoughtful reflections on how the author crafted their work. The collection presents an opportunity for scholars to acknowledge the centrality of writing in their everyday work. Students learning how to write in college and about writing conventions in their specific disciplines will gain an overview of writing they will encounter in their academic career and an appreciation for the multitudes of ways writers work. Perfect for introductory writing courses, and useful modularly for any class that touches on writing or information literacy, this text is a unique, honest, and practical resource for any undergraduate.13862023-04-03T14:18:46Z2024-03-12T17:24:52ZConversaciones Corrientes: Temas de Cultura y Sociedad<img alt="Read more about Conversaciones Corrientes: Temas de Cultura y Sociedad" title="Conversaciones Corrientes: Temas de Cultura y Sociedad cover image" class="cover " width="709" height="1024" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NDY2NSwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--d9821eddab36df03c6ea4bc4170ba40995e0844f/Conversaciones-Corrientes-Cover-900x1300-1-709x1024.png" />This book is designed to facilitate conversation in Spanish among intermediate and post-intermediate learners of Spanish. The following online textbook allows students to read about, review and discuss interesting, entertaining and relevant topics that will undoubtedly elicit conversation and friendly debate among classmates. Topics including spirituality, family design, life choices, social norms and even history and its impact on Generation Z, are discussed.13832023-03-27T13:31:57Z2024-01-22T14:52:42ZConflict, War and Revolution: the problem of politics in international political thought<img alt="Read more about Conflict, War and Revolution: the problem of politics in international political thought" title="Conflict, War and Revolution: the problem of politics in international political thought cover image" class="cover " width="350" height="523" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NDY0NiwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--ded4901eeaf1e0b9340f60400c22c5d5656d3939/cover.png" />Violence and war were ubiquitous features of politics long before the emergence of the modern state system. Since the late 18th century major revolutions across the world have further challenged the idea of the state as a final arbiter of international order. This book discusses ten major thinkers who have questioned and re-shaped how we think about politics, violence and relations between states – Thucydides, Augustine, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Clausewitz, Lenin and Mao, and Schmitt. Conflict, war and revolution have generally been seen in political thought as problems to be managed by stable domestic political communities. In different ways, all the paradigmatic thinkers here acknowledge them instead as inevitable dimensions of human experience, manifested through different ways of acting politically – while yet offering radically distinct answers about how they can be handled. This book dramatically broadens the canon of political thought by considering perspectives on the international system that challenge its historical inevitability and triumph. Drawing on history, theology, and law as well as philosophy, Paul Kelly introduces thinkers who challenge fundamentally the ways in which we should think about the nature and scope of political institutions and agents. He illuminates many troubling contemporary conflicts with a critical and historical perspective. This book is primarily intended for second year and upwards undergraduate students in general political theory and international theory, and advanced international relations students. Each chapter is also downloadable on its own for use in courses considering only some of the ten theorists covered. Written in an accessible way Conflict, War and Revolution will also interest advanced general readers with interests in the historical thought underpinnings of political ideas and today’s international politics.13772023-03-16T14:05:11Z2024-01-22T14:52:42ZCases on Social Issues: For Class Discussion - 2nd Edition<img alt="Read more about Cases on Social Issues: For Class Discussion - 2nd Edition" title="Cases on Social Issues: For Class Discussion - 2nd Edition cover image" class="cover " width="768" height="994" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NDYyMiwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--eb59857cf870e74f60edc4b9437913331676022d/Cover-Cases-on-Social-Issues-2E-768x994.jpeg" />This Open Education resource, “Cases on Social Issues: For Class Discussion – 2nd Edition”, includes valuable cases for student use on issues of discrimination, diversity, equity, inclusion and general social issues in the workplace. Included are cases for discussion on workplace scenarios as follows: homophobia; working with Indigenous communities; oil and gas pipelines and the family ranch; invisible disabilities; employee anxiety; safety for women, transgender women and non-binary people; and the bullying of new immigrants and refugees. The critical events portrayed in the cases are realistic and emotional, and most feature the experiences of under-represented and marginalized people. These thoughtful, contemporary cases pose ethical dilemmas about social issues that encourage post-secondary students and instructors to have stimulating, inclusive, and compassionate discussions. Inspired by input from post-secondary students and authored by students and people who are usually under-represented in education material, this resource is designed for upper-level undergraduate or graduate students in the humanities, social sciences, business, healthcare, science, agriculture, environmental studies, Indigenous studies, land use studies, law and more. Each case is supplemented with modifiable discussion prompts, notes for teaching strategies, and a short reading list.
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