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541. Mingus Fingers
- Creator:
- Sandner, David
- Description:
- When jazz legend Charles Mingus comes to town, playing his double bass at the Nighthawk Club, one struggling musician sees what no one else can: Mingus playing "in the soul," transforming into a giraffe. Mingus calls it the underground the place he goes when the music is everything and he doesn't have to think at all. Now Mingus sees something special in a younger musician, Kenny. Will Kenny have the same ability? Will he find the way to the underground?
- Resource Type:
- Book
- Identifier:
- 9781933846873
- Campus Tesim:
- Fullerton
- Department:
- Department of English, Comparative Literature, and Linguistics
- Creator:
- Seymour, Nicole
- Description:
- Activists today strive to educate the public about climate change, but sociologists have found that the more we know about alarming issues, the less likely we are to act. Meanwhile, environmentalists have acquired a reputation as gloom-and-doom killjoys. Bad Environmentalism identifies contemporary texts that respond to these absurdities and ironies through absurdity and irony—as well as camp, frivolity, irreverence, perversity, and playfulness. Nicole Seymour develops the concept of “bad environmentalism”: cultural thought that employs dissident affects and sensibilities to reflect critically on our current moment and on mainstream environmental activism. From the television show Wildboyz to the short film series Green Porno, Seymour shows that this tradition of thought is widespread—spanning animation, documentary, fiction film, performance art, poetry, prose fiction, social media, and stand-up comedy since at least 1975. Seymour argues that these texts reject self-righteousness and sentimentality, undercutting public negativity toward activism and questioning basic environmentalist assumptions: that love and reverence are required for ethical relationships with the nonhuman and that knowledge is key to addressing problems like climate change. Funny and original, Bad Environmentalism champions the practice of alternative green politics. From drag performance to Indigenous comedy, Seymour expands our understanding of how environmental art and activism can be pleasurable, even in a time of undeniable crisis.
- Resource Type:
- Book
- Identifier:
- 9781517903893
- Campus Tesim:
- Fullerton
- Department:
- Department of English, Comparative Literature, and Linguistics
- Creator:
- Matlin, Margaret W. and Farmer, Thomas A.
- Description:
- The study of human cognitive processes provides insight into why we act or react and can help us predict future behaviors. In Cognition, authors Thomas Farmer and Margaret Matlin present an engaging and highly relatable examination of how these processes work, and how they are responsible for the way we perceive and interpret the world around us. Broad in scope without sacrificing depth of detail, this text emphasizes the link between conceptual cognitive psychology and real-world experience; case studies, current trends, and historical perspectives merge to provide a comprehensive understanding of core principles and theories. This new Tenth Edition has been updated to reflect the latest research, technology, and thinking, with more in-depth coverage of topics rising to prominence in the field’s current knowledge base. Expanded explanations balance classical and contemporary approaches to specific topics, while additional experiments and an emphasis on methodology and experimental design are included to facilitate a greater appreciation of the field’s rigorous research.
- Resource Type:
- Book
- Identifier:
- 1119491711, 978-1119491712
- Campus Tesim:
- Fullerton
- Department:
- Department of Psychology
- Creator:
- Segal, Nancy L.
- Description:
- Accidental Brothers tells the unique story of two sets of identical Colombian twin brothers who discovered at age 25 that they were mistakenly raised as fraternal twins―when they were not even biological brothers. Due to an oversight that presumably occurred in the hospital nursery, one twin in each pair was switched with a twin in the other pair. The result was two sets of unrelated “fraternal” twins―Jorge and Carlos, who were raised in the lively city of Bogotá; and William and Wilber, who were raised in the remote rural village of La Paz, 150 miles away. Their parents and siblings were aware of the enormous physical and behavioral differences between the members of each set, but never doubted that the two belonged in their biological families. Everyone’s life unraveled when one of the twins―William―was mistaken by a young woman for his real identical twin, Jorge. Her “discovery” led to the truth―that the alleged twins were not twins at all, but rather unrelated individuals who ended up with the wrong families. Blending great science and human interest, Accidental Brothers by Nancy L. Segal and Yesika S. Montoya will inform and entertain anyone interested in how twin studies illuminate the origins of human behavior, as well as mother-infant identification and the chance events that can have profound consequences on our lives.
- Resource Type:
- Book
- Identifier:
- 9781250101907
- Campus Tesim:
- Fullerton
- Department:
- Department of Psychology
- Creator:
- Marelich, William D. and Malek, Moh H.
- Description:
- Advanced Statistics for Kinesiology and Exercise Science is the first textbook to cover advanced statistical methods in the context of the study of human performance. Divided into three distinct sections, the book introduces and explores in depth both analysis of variance (ANOVA) and regressions analyses, including chapters on: - preparing data for analysis; - one-way, factorial, and repeated-measures ANOVA; - analysis of covariance and multiple analyses of variance and covariance; - diagnostic tests; - regression models for quantitative and qualitative data; - model selection and validation; - logistic regression Drawing clear lines between the use of IBM SPSS Statistics software and interpreting and analyzing results, and illustrated with sport and exercise science-specific sample data and results sections throughout, the book offers an unparalleled level of detail in explaining advanced statistical techniques to kinesiology students. Advanced Statistics for Kinesiology and Exercise Science is an essential text for any student studying advanced statistics or research methods as part of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme in kinesiology, sport and exercise science, or health science.
- Resource Type:
- Book
- Identifier:
- 9781315231273
- Campus Tesim:
- Fullerton
- Department:
- Department of Psychology
- Creator:
- Rose, Debra J.
- Description:
- Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive text available for current and future fitness professionals who want to design and implement effective, safe, and fun physical activity programs for older adults with diverse functional capabilities. Along with an updated review of the research and literature, the second edition introduces a new chapter on the concept of whole-person wellness. It offers strategies for integrating the six dimensions of whole-person wellness (physical, emotional, intellectual, vocational, spiritual, and social) into health promotion and physical activity programs for older adults. This cohesive blend of theory, practical content, and detailed instruction is divided into four parts, each of which addresses one or more of the nine training modules that comprise International Curriculum Guidelines for Preparing Physical Activity Instructors of Older Adults, the expert-developed guidelines on which this text is based: • Part I presents an overview of the physiological aspects of aging and the field of gerokinesiology to help readers understand the psychosocial and cognitive benefits derived from regular physical activity. • Part II leads readers through the process of conducting preexercise health screenings and assessments, providing meaningful feedback to clients, evaluating program outcomes, and helping clients develop short- and long-term behavioral goals. • Part III emphasizes programming principles and training methods that will facilitate the development of well-rounded and effective exercise programs. It includes specific activities for engaging older adults mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually along with myriad dynamic and static flexibility exercises to address joint and muscle flexibility, muscle strength, balance, mobility, endurance, and power. • Part IV focuses on the teaching, motivation, communication, and leadership skills that are necessary for creating effective and safe programs for older adults, with or without specific medical conditions.
- Resource Type:
- Book
- Identifier:
- 9781450431064
- Campus Tesim:
- Fullerton
- Department:
- Department of Kinesiology
- Creator:
- Brown, Lee E.
- Description:
- Fully revised and updated, the third edition of Conditioning for Strength and Human Performance provides strength and conditioning students with the clearest and most accessible introduction to the scientific principles underpinning the discipline. Covering bioenergetics and nutrition, a systematic approach to physiological and endocrinological adaptations to training and the biomechanics of resistance training, no other book provides such a thorough grounding in the science of strength and conditioning or better prepares students for evidence-based practice.
- Resource Type:
- Book
- Identifier:
- 9781138218062
- Campus Tesim:
- Fullerton
- Department:
- Department of Kinesiology
- Creator:
- Hickok, John
- Description:
- Asian populations are among some of the fastest growing cultural groups in the US. While books on serving other target groups in libraries have been published (e.g., disabled, Latino, seniors, etc.), few books on serving library users of Asian heritage have been written. Thus the timely need for this book. Rather than a generalized overview of Asians as a whole, this book has 24 separate chapters—each on 24 specific Asian countries/cultures of East, Southeast, and South Asia—with a wealth of resources for understanding, interacting with, outreaching to, and serving library users of each culture. Resources include cultural guides (both print and online), language helps (with sample library vocabulary), Asian booksellers, nationwide cultural groups, professional literature, and more. Resources and suggestions are given for all three types of libraries—public, school, and academic—making this book valuable for all librarians. The demographics of each Asian culture (numbers and distribution)—plus history of immigration and international student enrollment—is also featured. As a bonus, each chapter spotlights a US public, school, and academic library providing model outreach to Asian library users. Additionally, this book provides a detailed description and analysis of libraries in each of the 24 Asian countries. The history, development, facilities, conditions, technology, classification systems, and more—of public, school, and academic libraries—are all discussed, with detailed documentation. Country conditions influencing libraries and library use are also described: literacy levels, reading cultures, languages and writing systems, educational systems, and more. Based on the author’s 15 years of research and travels to Asia, this work is a must-have for all librarians.
- Resource Type:
- Book
- Identifier:
- 9780810887312
- Campus Tesim:
- Fullerton
- Department:
- Pollak Library
- Creator:
- Daubigny, Fanny
- Description:
- Fanny Daubigny's PROUST IN BLACK fuses French Literature, cultural studies, film noir, cinema history, and Los Angeles, the City of Angels, in a dynamic synthesis of imagination and invention that remakes cultural criticism in the here and now. With lucid and evocative readings of Proust, Billy Wilder, Hollywood film noir and more, Daubigny emerges as a literature and film studies critic with a compelling vision and a lyrical prose artistry that tracks manifestations of Proust in and across the dark night of Southern California
- Resource Type:
- Book
- Identifier:
- 9781938537813
- Campus Tesim:
- Fullerton
- Department:
- Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
- Creator:
- Martin, Michelle E.
- Description:
- This comprehensive introduction looks at the human services profession though the settings where human services work and provides information about social problems within a socio-political context to show how culture and ideology influence people’s perspectives. The foundation of the human services profession is explored by examining educational standards and professional requirements, its roots as a helping profession within the history of social welfare provision, its ethical standards, theoretical underpinnings, and the nature of the generalist practice model. Introduction to Human Services, 4th Edition is updated to include the most current research and information on populations and topics at the forefront of today’s critical issues.
- Resource Type:
- Book
- Identifier:
- 9780134461038
- Campus Tesim:
- Fullerton
- Department:
- Department of Social Work
- Creator:
- Corbett, Benjamin E.
- Description:
- This study investigated the relationship between experienced stress and perceptions of stress in law enforcement officers; whether or not physical exercise, social support, and alcohol use serve as moderating variables between experiences of stress and perceptions of stress; and whether simply asking about stress primes officers to feel more stressed out. Previous research has shown a discrepancy between officers’ experience of stress and their reported perception of stress suggested that this discrepancy might be explained by coping mechanisms. Additionally, previous research has indicated that engaging in particular coping mechanisms may increase the salience of stress. Data were collected from 30 active duty law enforcement officers who ranged in age from 22 to 61 (M = 42.3, SD = 11) and were mostly white, college-educated, and male. Three separate Pearson’s r correlations found no significant relationships between coping mechanisms and perceived stress. Three separate multiple regressions were conducted with experienced stress and each coping mechanism as independent variables and perceived stress as the dependent variable. the models including physical exercise and alcohol use were significant, with experienced stress as the only significant predictor for both models. Additionally, a paired samples t-test comparing pre- and post-survey stress levels resulted in findings that were inconsistent with what might be expected based on prior research. Limitations and directions for future research implementing community based participatory research in law enforcement populations are discussed.
- Resource Type:
- Masters Thesis
- Identifier:
- 9780438054707
- Campus Tesim:
- Fullerton
- Department:
- Department of Psychology
- Creator:
- Sudit, Anna
- Description:
- Researchers have found that parental involvement plays an important role in children’s learning and development. Students generally score higher on educational achievement tests, have better attendance at school, and are more likely to continue their postsecondary education when parents are actively involved in their schooling (Martinez, 2004). However, parental involvement requires the investment of time, and some parents are unable to be present at the school to attend PTA meetings or volunteer during a class. Parents who are busy during the day may only be involved with the child at home by helping with homework, discussing important academic concepts, and reading to the child. This study examines the relationship between children’s academic achievement and two types of parental involvement: in-school (formal) and at-home (informal). This study used data from the national Early Childhood Longitudinal Study – Kindergarten Cohort (ECLS-K), which included a sample of approximately 18,200 kindergarteners and their parents. This study examined whether both formal and informal parental involvement were positively related to students’ academic outcomes in math, reading, and science. Results of the study partially supported hypotheses. in addition, the current study examined whether parental involvement in both contexts, formal and informal, was better for students’ academic achievement than if the parent was only involved in one context. Results of the study did not support this hypothesis.
- Resource Type:
- Masters Thesis
- Identifier:
- 9780438054035
- Campus Tesim:
- Fullerton
- Department:
- Department of Psychology
553. The Relationship between Concentric Only Half Squat Strength and Pop Up Time in Baseball Catchers
- Creator:
- Kim, Stratton
- Description:
- The ability to quickly and accurately throw a runner out at second base has been found to be one of the catcher’s most important attributes to make it to the next level of play. the purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between concentric only half squat (COHS) strength, absolute and relative, and pop up time in baseball catchers. Twenty-nine male baseball catchers (age: 21.5 ± 3.2 years, height: 1.8 ± .05 m, mass: 90.6 ± 12.6 kg) participated in this study. the catcher’s pop up time (initial phase of the overall pop time) was recorded and then a 1RM test was performed in the COHS. the results indicated there were no significant correlations between absolute COHS (r = .339, p = .072) or relative COHS (r = –.332, p = .078) and pop up time. More research needs to be done in evaluating various measures of strength and power and any phase of the pop time in baseball catchers.
- Resource Type:
- Masters Thesis
- Identifier:
- 9780438054592
- Campus Tesim:
- Fullerton
- Department:
- Department of Kinesiology
- Creator:
- Valadez, Adrian M.
- Description:
- The purpose of the current study was to determine if members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, etc. (LGBTQ+) community experience stereotype threat—a psychological phenomenon that hinders a marginalized individual in a multitude of tasks and stereotype boost —an effect that enhances an individual’s performance when a positive stereotype makes identity salient. the effects of stereotyping were measured using a mental rotation task, which has, historically, created a notable gap in performance between men and women. Participants completed the mental rotation while in one of three conditions: control (no identity salience), gender (gender identity salience), and sexual orientation (queer identity salience). It was hypothesized that participants in the control condition would perform similarly on the mental rotation task. When gender identity was made salient, it was predicted that queer men would higher mental rotation performance scores while queer women’s performance would be hindered—thereby demonstrating the effects of stereotype threat. Finally, it was hypothesized that when queer identity was primed, queer men’s performance would be hindered while queer women would experience an enhancement of mental rotation ability—an effect of both stereotype boost and Gay Inversion Theory. a factorial ANOVA analysis indicated that there were no present main or interaction. It is likely that recruitment challenges, priming methods, and reluctance to engage in psychological research contributed to a low sample size and power issues with the current data.
- Resource Type:
- Masters Thesis
- Identifier:
- 9780438054622
- Campus Tesim:
- Fullerton
- Department:
- Department of Psychology
- Creator:
- Ewing, Emily Lorraine
- Description:
- Previous research has found a consistent association between stressful life events and depressive symptoms. However, it is not well understood why some individuals are more vulnerable to depressive symptoms following a stressful life event than others. The present study addressed this gap through the examination of negative mood regulation expectancies and perceived stress levels as potential moderators of this relationship. One hundred and thirty-five students at California State University, Fullerton completed self-report questionnaires assessing a history of stressful life events, negative mood regulation expectancies, perceived stress levels, and depressive symptoms. The main effect of stressful life events on depression, as well as moderating effects of negative mood regulation expectancies and perceived stress levels, were tested through hierarchical multiple regression. Controlling for the effect of age, stressful life events were not significantly associated with depressive symptoms, though their effects approached significance. Further, also controlling for the effect of age, negative mood regulation expectancies and perceived stress levels did not moderate the relationship trend between stressful life events and depressive symptoms. However, negative mood regulation expectancies and perceived stress levels directly predicted depressive symptoms. The findings from this study suggest that, regardless of stressful life event histories, targeting levels of negative mood regulation expectancies and perceived stress may be important in clinical interventions for college students with depression.
- Resource Type:
- Masters Thesis
- Identifier:
- 9780438053748
- Campus Tesim:
- Fullerton
- Department:
- Department of Psychology
- Creator:
- Williams, Dustin
- Description:
- Understanding the emplacement and evolution of large, long-lived plutons in the middle crust is essential in comprehending igneous crustal growth and how arcs operate. One challenge is that the plutonic rock record seldom preserves the initial stages of pluton growth. The initial stages of growth, however, may give us clues on the size and compositions of the first intruding magma batches and if and how they coalesce to form interconnected magma mush bodies. Early stages of pluton growth are preserved in the 95–93 Kuna Crest lobe of the 95–85 Ma, 1,100 km2, normally zoned Tuolumne Intrusive Complex (TIC) in the central Sierra Nevada batholith, CA. the Kuna Crest is composed of cm- to m-scale sheets at the margins to km-scale, irregular bodies in the interior of the lobe. Compositions range from granodiorite to gabbroic diorite with knife sharp to gradational contacts. Petrographic analysis reveals varying mineral abundances and textures across subunits, indicating different petrogenic histories. Magnesiohornblende signatures identify the sheeted sub-units as individual batches of magma that underwent complete in-situ fractional crystallization at intermediate to low magmatic temperatures and record the pre- and co-precipitation of other minerals in the assemblage. At the initiation of the Kuna Crest lobe of the TIC, magma increments intruded into the emplacement level as sheet-like bodies without coalescing to form larger magma mush bodies. in contrast, in the interior of the lobe, individual increments grew to larger interconnected magma mush regions represented by the lobe units.
- Resource Type:
- Masters Thesis
- Identifier:
- 9780438054479
- Campus Tesim:
- Fullerton
- Department:
- Department of Geological Sciences
- Creator:
- Samoff, Sheryl A.
- Description:
- Transgender students are underrepresented and underserved at community colleges. This study explored the lived experiences of transgender students and their perceptions of inclusiveness with regard to the campus climate. I conducted first and follow-up individual, semi-structured interviews with a total of eight transgender students from three community colleges, followed by a focus group with five of my interviewees. Findings indicated that a lack of inclusiveness of transgender students persists at community colleges, including exclusionary practices such as misgendering, lack of gender-inclusive facilities, and lack of recognition in course curriculum and campus services and events. in addition, transgender community college students face additional challenges such as lack of family support and the emotional labor of presentation of gender identity in various circumstances and the labor of educating others who are unfamiliar with the transgender community, all of which impede academic progress. Findings indicated that community colleges lack inclusive and supportive policies and practices for transgender students, and student participants shared recommendations for a more inclusive campus climate.
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
- Identifier:
- 9780438061200
- Campus Tesim:
- Fullerton
- Department:
- Department of Educational Leadership
- Creator:
- Rizo, Antonia
- Description:
- The manganese oxidizing protein, MopA, from Erythrobacter sp. SD-21 is a heme peroxidase capable of manganese oxidation. Unlike other manganese oxidizing enzymes, understanding of MopA is limited. Heterologous expression and purification of the peroxidase domain from MopA, MopA-hp, leads to a protein sample with contaminants. The work presented shows that additional purification with the use of ATP-MgCl2 does not improve the overall protein purity. Using the partially purified MopA-hp, the roles of PQQ and NAD+, in manganese oxidation by the protein were analyzed through a series of spectrophotometric and kinetic analyses. the results indicate NAD+ reduction cannot be measured under the current conditions likely because of competing reactions with protein contaminants, manganese oxides and PQQ. In addition, spectrophotometric analysis suggests a binding interaction between NAD+ and manganese(II) is unlikely, while an interaction between PQQ and manganese(II) may occur. This interaction could play an important role in manganese(II) oxidation and could affect the electron potential of manganese(II) during manganese oxidation by MopA-hp.
- Resource Type:
- Masters Thesis
- Identifier:
- 9780438054387
- Campus Tesim:
- Fullerton
- Department:
- Department of Biological Sciences
- Creator:
- Serrano, Nathan
- Description:
- Success in the sport of weightlifting requires extensive muscle power. However, little is known about the skeletal muscle fiber type (FT) composition of elite competitive weightlifters. Moreover, no study to date has examined the FT of female strength or power athletes. Resting Vastus Lateralis muscle biopsies were taken from 21 athletes from the 2017 World Weightlifting Championship (WWC), and American Open Championship (AO) competitions. Participants included two Olympians with 3 combined Olympic attendances, 25 National records, and over 170 National/International medals over their combined careers. Individual fibers were mechanically isolated and analyzed for myosin heavy chain (MHC) content using SDS-PAGE and silver staining. the average FT was 22.4% ± 9.6% MHC I, 4.5% ± 3.2% I/IIa, 67.2% ± 14.0% IIa, 5.8% ± 10.0% IIa/IIx, and 0.1% ± 0.5% I/IIa/IIx. There were no MHC IIx fibers. Females of ≥ 90 kg body mass and males ≥ 105 kg body mass accounted for 91% of the MHC IIa/IIx. the prevalence of MHC IIa fibers are the highest documented in the literature for females and are comparable to previous research in elite strength trained men. This could be a result of genetic inheritance or training history, but is most likely a combination of both. It also further supports the well-documented conclusions that trained individuals possess few hybrids (MHC I/IIa, MHC IIa/IIx, and MHC I/IIa/IIx) and rarely any pure MHC IIx fibers. These data can potentially be used for talent selection or individualized programming.
- Resource Type:
- Masters Thesis
- Identifier:
- 9780438054219
- Campus Tesim:
- Fullerton
- Department:
- Department of Kinesiology
- Creator:
- Cheng, Silvia Hsu
- Description:
- Since the influx of Vietnamese immigrants to the United States at the formal end of the Vietnam War in 1975, dominant narratives have portrayed Vietnamese Americans as the benefactors of a war fought at the cost of American lives. This thesis argues that throughout the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s, 1.5 and second-generation Vietnamese American youth contested this narrative by challenging racial stereotypes, forming social groups, engaging in political activism, and creating films and literature to interject their own voices. The youth rejected inherently racist expectations of being “model minorities” by joining gangs or sometimes straddling both the gang life in secret and the ideal student image in public. Sociopolitical groups like the Vietnamese Student Associations attested to the fact the younger generations wanted to maintain traditions and values of their parents. Their literature and films focused on the realities and challenges of life in America, complexities of growing up in between two cultures, and the true impact of United States intervention in Vietnam. through their writing and filmmaking, the youth revealed issues with racism and challenged the notion that life in the United States was great and beautiful because of American benevolence after the Vietnam War.
- Resource Type:
- Masters Thesis
- Identifier:
- 9780438054110
- Campus Tesim:
- Fullerton
- Department:
- Department of History