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Editors: Robert Cohen and David J. Snyder. Foreword by Dan T. Carter Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press Book Review by: Deekay Daulat It was not just racial equality that African-Americans (usually referred to as Blacks or Negroes then) fought for in the 1960s and prior years, but also other causes such as academic freedom, desegregation, gender equality, free speech, police brutality, sexual liberation and various personal freedoms, the editors Robert Cohen and David J. Snyder point out in this eye-opening book. Released last March, this collection of essays takes specific looks at student activist rallies in southeastern United States...

Authors: Michael L. Power and Jay Schulkin Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press – 266 pages Book Review by: Nano Khilnani Not known to most, the placenta – a fundamental organ in human reproduction described by the authors as the “most intimate connection between a mother and her growing fetus” – has evolved for a long, long period – more than a hundred million years. In this unusual book written not just for obstetricians but for laymen as well – like most of you and me – Michael L. Power and Jay Schulkin trace the development of this organ through...

Author: Jan Baars Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press – 283 pages Book Review by: Nano Khilnani The author of this book takes an uncommon view on aging. He asserts some facts and makes some observations that are contrary to common beliefs and assumptions in today’s world. Among them are: Living longer does not mean living better There has been an overall loss of respect for aging Understanding and “dealing with” aging people has become a process focused on the decline of potential and the advance of disease In comparing and contrasting today’s attitudes and views toward aging with those...

Authors: William G. Weissert and Carol S. Weissert Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press – 397 pages Book Review by: Sonu Chandiram There is still a lot of ignorance, uncertainty, fear and other mixed feelings in people about Obamacare, just based on random discussions I have had with them at social events. Obamacare, if you recall, almost did not make it to law. There was a lot of acrimonious debate on it in Congress between Democrats and Republicans. But with Democrats having the political upper hand, the bill did become law even as we heard on news shows the results...

Authors: Lori A. Smolin and Mary B. Grosvenor Publisher: Wiley – 759 pages Book Review by: Nano Khilnani This book is for consumers, health professionals and future scientists. It helps you use the logic of science in making the right decisions on creating your own diet. If you are a health professional (physician, nurse, nutritionist, dietitian or in related fields) this book can be a very valuable resource to you to help your patients or clients decide not only what (and what not) to eat frequently or occasionally, but also create their entire diets and meal plans. “You are...