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This digital document is an article from Human Biology, published by Wayne State University Press on June 1, 1997. The length of the article is 3629 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: KEY WORDS: BODY MASS INDEX, FAMILY, HEREDITY, INDIA, NON-INSULIN-DEPENDENT DIABETES MELLITUS, OBESITY

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Title: Body mass index and family histories in Type II diabetic propositi and preliminary observations on the transmission of diabetes in polygamous families.
Author: Venkata Ranga Rao Kodali
Publication: Human Biology (Refereed)
Date: June 1, 1997
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Volume: v69Issue: n3Page: p393(10)

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The work and family revolution of the latter part of the 20th century has profoundly changed the social structures, institutions, and cultures that constitute the fabric of our lives. Given the nature of work and family changes, it is little wonder that numerous social science researchers have studied these changes and their impacts on society. This bibliography seeks to identify the primary thematic and topical strands that have contributed to the understanding of the work-family field. The bibliography is organized by major themes and topics. Within each chapter, entries for articles, books, chapters, reports, and other materials are organized alphabetically and provide full citations as well as annotations. This will be a major research tool for students, academics, and professionals with interests in the contemporary family and work-family roles. ... Read more

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This annotated bibliography contains 1117 items relating to multiple aspects of Jewish family life including the elderly, parenting and women's issues. The citations consist of non-fiction articles, books, reports and surveys published in English covering the period from 1940-2000. The literature sources provide extensive and varied viewpoints by including publications from America, Britain, Canada, Israel, and South Africa.

An introductory essay, "The Jewish Family in Retrospect: What's Past is Prologue", provides a review of the Jewish family's place in history. The bibliography is organized into 74 topical headings allowing for quick reference to specific subject areas. An author index and a selected list of addresses for journals that may be found in major libraries also help to make this book a convenient, accessible resource. Readers can expand their search by consulting a list of recommended websites. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on June 1, 2000. The length of the article is 555 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Tailor Maternal Weight Gain to Prepregnancy BMI.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Author: Kate Johnson
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2000
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 30Issue: 11Page: 38

Article Type: Brief Article, Statistical Data Included

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Families have become an increasingly important source of support for the elderly, and gerontologists are directing more and more attention to older adults and their families. This bibliography reviews the most significant works on families and aging published within the past ten years. Jean Coyle has selected and annotated nearly 800 books, articles, films, dissertations, and government documents. The detailed annotations summarize and evaluate the significance and usefulness of each item, and the comprehensive author and subject indexes make this volume a valuable reference tool. A thoughtful introduction surveys the most noteworthy research on families and aging done in the last decade. This is followed by eleven chapters, that address such topics as widowhood, intergenerational relationships, family caregiving, and the role of older adults in ethnic and minority families. Gerontologists, social workers, and all those interested in families and aging will find this guide an indispensable source of information. ... Read more

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Supplements to the Index Kewensis (1893-5) haveso far been issued for five-yearly periods.This is the first of a new series of annual supplements to the Index that will meet the need for more up-to-date information.It includes, as for the five-yearly supplements, information on new and changed names of seed-bearing plants at the level of family and below.Entries are also given in an appendix for ferns and fern allies that have not previously been included in the Index Kewensis.The information in this volume is complete to the end of December 1986. ... Read more

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This new bibliography offers access to journal articles, books and book chapters, doctoral dissertations and masters theses, government and university reports, and other materials. It covers an extended range of topics and encompasses recent work in the social sciences and health sciences, as well as the human services profession. The bibliographic section presents more than 1,100 numbered citations arranged alphabetically by author, with entries keyed to both broad topic categories and specific subjects. A classified index, with titles, lists works by category and subject, and a key word index cross-references nearly one thousand words that appear in entry titles. ... Read more

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Here is the third in a series of annual supplements to the Index Kewensis.The latest Index includes information on new and changed names of seedbearing plants at the level of family and below, and serves as a reliable update of this comprehensive botanical reference which was first published
in 1895. Readers will find an informative and useful section that lists new and overlooked generic names, while valuable appendix material provides entries for fern and fern allies that were not presented in the original text. ... Read more

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Supplements to the Index Kewensis (1890) have so far been issued for five year periods. This is the second of a new series of annual supplements, designed to meet the need for more up-to-date information. As for the five-yearly supplements, it includes details of new and changed names of seed-bearing plants at the family and lower levels. An appendix also gives entries for ferns and fern allies that have not previously been included in Index Kewensis. ... Read more

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With the emergence of fertility declines in the greater part of the developing world, study of the phenomenon has increased profoundly over the last three decades, and a voluminous amount of literature has emerged. Yet our knowledge of the decline is scattered in numerous publications, making sources difficult to find. This bibliography provides a guide to the literature on fertility decline in Latin America, Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. It will be an invaluable asset for population experts and students wishing to do research on fertility decline. Covering the literature from 1960 to 1997, the book draws on extensive sources including books, articles in leading population journals, research papers, and dissertations. The opening chapter covers the literature on theories and concepts underlying fertility decline. The next three chapters are devoted to the major geographical areas--Latin America, Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa--and the final chapter looks at general literature on fertility declines in developing countries. ... Read more