Various attempts (Curran & Park, 2000; Thussu, 2009; Wang, 2011) have been made in recent years to “de-Westernize” or “internationalize” media studies. What justifies another volume seeking to “internationalize” what is purported to be the most “internationalized” subfield in the whole gamut of media and communication studies? In short, it is because international communication as a field of inquiry actually is not very “internationalized.”

Real Stories, Artfully Told

Short Description:
This textbook was created for beginning narrative journalists exploring the craft. It is inspired by the Narrative Journalism course (JASS/COMP/ENGL 310) at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and it is intended to be used as a guide and handbook. It is structured around the five elements of fiction, and provides both instruction and student examples of various narrative journalism projects.

Long Description:
Introduction to Narrative Journalism: Real Stories, Artfully Told is a textbook created for beginning narrative journalists exploring the craft. It is inspired by the Narrative Journalism course (JASS/COMP/ENGL 310) at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and it is intended to be used as a guide and handbook. It is structured around the five elements of fiction, and provides both instruction and student examples of various narrative journalism projects.

Word Count: 18339

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Open Edition

Short Description:
Introduction to Neuroscience is designed for undergraduate students enrolled in introductory neuroscience courses. Specifically, this text targets students enrolled in Introduction to Neuroscience 1 and Introduction to Neuroscience 2 at Michigan State University and contains topics covered in those courses.

Long Description:
Introduction to Neuroscience is designed for undergraduate students enrolled in introductory neuroscience courses. This book specifically targets students enrolled in Introduction to Neuroscience 1 and Introduction to Neuroscience 2 at Michigan State University and primarily contains topics covered in those courses. This completed text will guide students through the structure and function of nervous system cells and nervous system structures, signaling within the nervous system, include various sensory systems, motor systems, motivation and reward, stress, sex and the brain, emotions, nervous system disorders, learning, and memory. This text has been remixed and revised from two different open educational resources aimed at undergraduate neuroscience students: Foundations of Neuroscience by Casey Henley, Michigan State University The Open Neuroscience Initiative by Austin Lim, DePaul University In addition, new original content has been added to supplement what was provided in the above texts. The text includes many images and animations throughout and will be divided into shorter chapters that focus on a single topic. As this text is meant for undergraduate students, the writing is aimed at students that have not taken a neuroscience course before. Neuroscience terminology will be defined throughout the text through the use of the embedded Glossary terms to help with ease of reading. Additionally, important terms are bolded. Many chapters will end with an interactive quiz for student self-evaluation of the content. Find errors or have suggestions? Please email hedgesva@msu.edu

Word Count: 157791

ISBN: 978-1-62610-122-7

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This is an information sheet on the species, Isistius brasiliensis, provided by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.

This is an information sheet on the species, Isoodon macrourus, provided by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.

This is an information sheet on the species, Isoodon obesulus, provided by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.

This is an information sheet on the species, Isurus oxyrinchus, provided by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.

This is an information sheet on the species, Ixoreus naevius, provided by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.

This is an information sheet on the species, Jaculus blanfordi, provided by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.

This is an information sheet on the species, Jaculus jaculus, provided by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.

Most people who have heard of Jane Addams know about her work for women's suffrage, improving workers' conditions and pay, and international peace. This short story (11 pages including images) presents a lesser-known aspect of Jane Addams's career: cleaning up neighborhoods by taking on city hall and becoming Chicago's first female garbage inspector. This story illustrates how you can make a big difference in the world by making unglamorous, but important, changes through co-operation, determination, and understanding political systems.

This is an information sheet on the species, Junco hyemalis, provided by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.

This is an information sheet on the species, Katharina tunicata, provided by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.

This is an information sheet on the species, Katsuwonus pelamis, provided by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.

This is an information sheet on the species, Kerivoula lanosa, provided by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.

This is an information sheet on the species, Kerivoula picta, provided by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.

UM-Dearborn Edition

Short Description:
This book, developed for students at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, is an adaptation of Alam Payind's and Melissa McClimans' 2017 open text, "Keys to Understanding the Middle East," published by Ohio State University. Specifically, this version adds a more consistent approach to transliteration, and expands on languages in the Middle East, Islamic sects, and the history that preceded the modern period.

Long Description:
This book, developed for students at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, is a remix of Alam Payind’s and Melissa McClimans’ 2017 open text, “Keys to Understanding the Middle East,” published by Ohio State University. Specifically, this version adds a more consistent approach to transliteration, and expands on languages in the Middle East, Islamic sects, and the history that preceded the modern period.

This book is intended for those who have never studied the Middle East, or experts who may wish to fill gaps in their knowledge of the region from other disciplines. Whether for establishing or deepening one’s knowledge of the region, these fundamentals are important to know. The languages, cultural, religious and sectarian communities of the region, and selected turning points and influential people in history are starting points for gaining an understanding of the diverse contexts of the region.

Word Count: 29227

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This is an information sheet on the species, Kobus ellipsiprymnus, provided by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.

This is an information sheet on the species, Kobus kob, provided by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.

This is an information sheet on the species, Kobus leche, provided by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.