Highly recommend both books written my Atul Gwande about how our medical profession works (and doesn't work). Naturally, there are major psychological components to many of his fascinating narratives. Excerpts from both of his books, "Complications" and "Better," have both been published in the New Yorker, which speaks volumes for the quality of his writing. Enjoy!
Joan [EMAIL PROTECTED] > So what are people reading that they highly recommend? > > I've been reading Framed by Hari Singh. It is sort of a mystery novel used > a illustrated framing effects in decision making. My next book line is a > Stanislaw Lem novel that incorporates memory themes. > > Discount days are April 1-4 (25% list) so I wanted to put together a list; > usually I'm lucky of Borders has 1 or 2 out the 10 or 15 on my list. > > Annette > > > Annette Kujawski Taylor, Ph.D. > Professor of Psychology > University of San Diego > 5998 Alcala Park > San Diego, CA 92110 > 619-260-4006 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > ---- Original message ---- >>Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:37:14 -0500 >>From: George Ashley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>Subject: Re: RE: [tips] need help or tutorial in creating an on line >> intro psych class >>To: "Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS)" >> <tips@acsun.frostburg.edu> >> >>Hi, Carol. Sorry ot hear about your daughter. I got off without any >>heart damage (at least as far as anyone knows). The eeevul orange stuff >>is nasty. My wife was on the pump when she had breast cancer a couple >>of years before I had lymphoma and somehow the catheter migrated out of >>the vein (sup vena cava, I think) and the Adriamycin did a little >>damage, but nothing lasting. >> >>I'm just up the road in Bryan/College Station. If you're going to be in >>Houston much longer, perhaps we can arrange a meet-up. >> >>George >> >>----- Original Message ----- >>From: DeVolder Carol L <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>Date: Monday, March 17, 2008 1:34 pm >>Subject: RE: [tips] need help or tutorial in creating an on line intro >>psych class >>To: "Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS)" >><tips@acsun.frostburg.edu> >> >>> I just had to add to this--my daughter had B-cell non-Hodgkins >>> Lymphoma 5 years ago and did the CHOP chemo. It was the Adriamycin >>> that did her in--literally. One side effect is that it sometimes >>> causes sudden cardiomyopathy. Amy had just gotten her last round of >>> chemo and she went into end-stage heart failure. It's been a >>> hellish several years, but she finally had a heart transplant 6 >>> weeks ago. I've been on medical leave for this semester so that I >>> could be in Houston with my daughter (at the Texas Heart Institute, >>> where miracles happen even when you don't believe in miracles). >>> I've been teaching one of my courses online, and since I've never >>> done that before, I asked for help from this list. People have been >>> incredibly kind and helpful and offered many suggestions for my >>> teaching. Suzy Shapiro has made me a guest in her online class and >>> that has provided immeasurable help. I've been able to see how >>> others do it, and work from there. I use Blackboard because, >>> unfortunately that's what my University has, but I've been learning >>> about other systems from this list. One of my goals now is to >>> develop some online classes and try to bring my school into the >>> 21st century. I am not sure I like teaching on line, but I took the >>> suggestion of telling my students just what was happening and >>> they've been helpful too. There have been a few problems, but in >>> general things have worked well. Thanks again to everyone. >>> And, I already mentioned to Mark that Amy has been considered >>> "cured" of the lymphoma and I expect the same for him. Cancer >>> treatment has come a long way. >>> Thanks, >>> Carol >>> >>> >>> Carol L. DeVolder, Ph.D. >>> Professor of Psychology >>> Chair, Department of Psychology >>> St. Ambrose University >>> 518 West Locust Street >>> Davenport, Iowa 52803 >>> >>> Phone: 563-333-6482 >>> e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> web: http://web.sau.edu/psychology/psychfaculty/cdevolder.htm >>> >>> The contents of this message are confidential and may not be shared >>> with anyone without permission of the sender. >>> >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: George Ashley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Sent: Mon 3/17/2008 1:19 PM >>> To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) >>> Subject: Re: [tips] need help or tutorial in creating an on line >>> intro psych class >>> >>> Hi, Mark. I haven't been a contributor to TIPS, but merely a >>> lurker. >>> However, I went through a bout of lymphoma a couple years ago. There >>> are quite a few kinds of lymphoma. Mine was non-Hodgkin's follicular >>> B-cell type and I did the CHOP+ protocol for nine months. For those >>> unfamiliar, that's Cytoxin, Adriamycin (eeevul orange stuff), Oncavin >>> (vincristine) and Prednisone plus Rituxan (antibodies made from >>> ChineseGolden Hamster ovarian tissue). >>> >>> If you have the same treatment, you'll probably be okay until the last >>> couple of months. I was getting infused at three week intervals for >>> nine months and it wasn't until the last couple of treatments that it >>> really knocked me down. Of course, my normal hirsutitude went away in >>> the first few weeks, but other than that and being tired for a week >>> after each treatment, it wasn't too bad. >>> >>> I had three face-to-face and three online sections, one of the F2F >>> beingat a state prison unit about 27 miles down the road. Students, >>> colleagues and administration were very understanding and cut me >>> plentyof slack. >>> >>> As for suggestions, get in touch with your textbook reps, too. See >>> whatresources they might have. What text(s) are you using right now? >>> >>> George Ashley >>> Blinn College >>> Bryan, Texas >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Eastman, Mark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> Date: Sunday, March 16, 2008 7:22 pm >>> Subject: [tips] need help or tutorial in creating an on line intro >>> psychclass >>> To: "Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS)" >>> <tips@acsun.frostburg.edu> >>> >>> > >>> > I have recently been diagnosed with a serious medical condition >>> > (lymphoma) that will necessitate not being on campus frequently >>> > enough (most likely) to teach intro psych this summer and >>> possibley >>> > longer. I am currently teaching a face to face class which >>> > integrates a lot of web based activites using WebCT. I have >>> taught >>> > intro psych for over 30 years and am very comfortable with it. >>> At >>> > the same time I am very open to innovations. >>> > >>> > Does anyone have a suggestion for a website that deals with >>> > creating an on-line class? I could also use suggestions for >>> > textbooks that have well fleshed out sites that may include >>> > podcasts or videos related to the topics. Any further suggestions >>> > would be appreciated. >>> > >>> > Though I am feeling fine now, I am aware that with the chemo I >>> will >>> > be starting there could be cyclical fatigue. >>> > >>> > Mark Eastman >>> > Diablo Valley College >>> > Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 >>> > >>> > --- >>> > To make changes to your subscription contact: >>> > >>> > Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) >>> >>> --- >>> To make changes to your subscription contact: >>> >>> Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) >>> >>> >>> --- >>> To make changes to your subscription contact: >>> >>> Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> >>--- >>To make changes to your subscription contact: >> >>Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) > > --- > To make changes to your subscription contact: > > Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) > > --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
