This book is the result of what started out to be a simple search to find an answer to what was thought to be a simple question: "What is transactionalism?" Until this writing, Transactionalism simply had no codified or single source of reference and yet, with very little exception, how the term has been described and explained remained fairly consistent across numerous landscapes of study. Transactionalism is a set of philosophical tools, or a method, employed to address the complexities of human social exchange or transactions. It is a method of inquiry or approach that has been studied and applied to various disciplines including philosophy, education, psychology, political science, economics, and social anthropology.Trevor J. Phillips offers a fundamental and supporting work entitled Transactionalism - An Historical and Interpretative Study. Published by Influence Ecology, with foreword by co-founder Kirkland Tibbels.

Music is powerful and transformational, but can it spur actual social change? A strong collection of essays, At the Crossroads of Music and Social Justice studies the meaning of music within a community to investigate the intersections of sound and race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and differing abilities. Ethnographic work from a range of theoretical frameworks uncovers and analyzes the successes and limitations of music's efficacies in resolving conflicts, easing tensions, reconciling groups, promoting unity, and healing communities. This volume is rooted in the Crossroads Section for Difference and Representation of the Society for Ethnomusicology, whose mandate is to address issues of diversity, difference, and underrepresentation in the society and its members' professional spheres. Activist scholars who contribute to this volume illuminate possible pathways and directions to support musical diversity and representation. At the Crossroads of Music and Social Justice is an excellent resource for readers interested in real-world examples of how folklore, ethnomusicology, and activism can, together, create a more just and inclusive world.

Introduction to the Process of Research: Methodology Considerations is meant for undergraduate and graduate students taking a research methodology class. The book takes a step-by-step look at the overall research process and an in-depth look at quantitative and qualitative methods. It covers the process from research question development, to literature review, data collection, statistical test and interpretation, ethics and, finally, to publication. This text is intended for students taking research methods classes throughout all fields of study.