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For over 30 years, International Trauma Life Support forEmergency Care Providers has been at the forefront of traumaeducation for all levels of prehospital emergency care worldwide. This completeresource is filled with practical, hands-on training that guides readersthrough the how's and the why's of all the skills needed for rapid assessment,resuscitation, stabilization, and transportation of the trauma patient.The 9th edition reflects the latest and most effectiveapproaches to prehospital trauma care, including a more functional approach toassessment and management.

An examination by distinguished Latino/a scholars of the increasing influence of 37 million Latino/a Americans on U.S. electoral and social movements.Latino Americans and Political Participation examines Latino/a American political behavior, covering both electoral and other political issues. The essays provide thorough accounts of the relevant people, places, and events and provide a broad overview of Latino/a political participation in the United States. The information is accessible to individuals new to the topic, but there is extensive coverage to satisfy experienced researchers as well. The volume is rich with case studies and contains information on important political figures, key political events, and a guide to supplementary literature and resources. Contributors include prominent Latino/a scholars who provide a thorough review of the academic literature on such subjects as political demography, protest politics, interest groups, social movement participation, and political representation in national, state, local, and community-level politics.