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Journalism by Schudson, Michael
Category: Social Sciences | Series: Why It Matters Ser.
Despite the criticisms that have been leveled at news organizations in recent years and the many difficulties they face, journalism matters. It matters, argues Schudson, because it orients people daily in the complex and changing worlds in which they live. It matters because it offers a fact-centered, ...Show more
Media: Why It Matters by Nick Couldry
Category: Reference | Series: Why It Matters Ser.
From TV bulletins to social media newsfeeds, the media plays a massive role in shaping the world as we see it. In fact, different media have helped make possible our world of independent nations, binding together disparate communities through shared cultural touchstones, such as the press and national b ...Show more
Modern Languages: Why It Matters by Katrin Kohl
Category: English | Series: Why It Matters Ser.
It might seem as if globalization is making the whole world speak English. But spend time in any major city and you are likely to encounter a cornucopia of languages. Even monolingual people have different ways of speaking to their bosses or teachers, their intimate friends or their pets. And if you liv ...Show more
Psychology - Why It Matters by Richard Wiseman
Category: Science | Series: Why It Matters Ser.
You are remarkable: You experience a vast range of thoughts and feelings, including falling in love, remembering last Tuesday, and contemplating the meaning of life. And you can carry all sorts of astonishing behaviours, such as sauntering down the street, singing in falsetto and riding a unicycle. Psyc ...Show more
Why Babywearing Matters by Rosie Knowles
Category: Parenting | Series: Pinter and Martin Why It Matters Ser.
Evidence continues to increase on the practical and emotional benefits of babywearing, both to parents and their children. Among many other benefits, babywearing can help parents bond with a new baby, and facilitate both breastfeeding and the care of the baby s older siblings.Babywearing also has benefi ...Show more
Why Formula Feeding Matters by Shel Banks
Category: Parenting | Series: Why It Matters Ser.
Making infant feeding decisions relies on parents having access to evidence-based information - but when it comes to formula feeding that can be hard to come by. Commercial interests and misunderstandings about the way breastfeeding is promoted can mean that important knowledge about formula feeding is ...Show more
Why Your Baby's Sleep Matters by Sarah Ockwell-Smith
Category: Parenting | Series: Pinter and Martin Why It Matters Ser.
Research shows that normal infant sleep is not what most experts claim it to be. In fact, many of today s sleep problems with young babies and children predominantly occur in the developed world. In Why Your Baby s Sleep Matters, renowned gentle parenting expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith demonstrates how nurt ...Show more
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