|
Reviews “The book showcases resilience as a conceptually and empirically robust construct useful for research and practice, and takes a comprehensive endeavor to provide the importance of resilience in various contexts by presenting suitable empirical evidences and applications. The book is deeply rooted in positive psychology and would be meaningful for scholars, leaders of organizations, and health professionals working in the areas of counselling, well-being, and community development.. . . Contributed by more than sixty scholars from across six continents . . . the volume adopts a cross-cultural multifactorial approach wherein, the context of resilience is presented embodied from different cultures and practiced throughout the globe, while simultaneously highlighting every other factor which can or should contribute to building resilience. . . . It is a valuable resource to learn about the positive and the negative sides of resilience.” —National Academy of Psychology, reviewed by Tushar Singh, Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, India “[The editors] have done a stellar job in inviting a distinguished group of international scholars to contribute 31 chapters that comprehensively cover the basic aspects of this topic, making it a ‘must read’ in the area resilience for theorists, researchers and practitioners in the field of positive psychology.” —From the Foreword by Reuven Bar-On, PhD, Author of the Emotional Quotient Inventory and the Multifactor Measure of Performance “An extraordinary collection of 31 chapters divided among four sections that cover extraordinary yet vital topics written by experts throughout the world that focus on practical applications for increasing well-being. Thus, advances measuring and managing stress, coping, hardiness, resilience, social support, emotions, hope, self-efficacy, suicide risk, fear, family well-being, community well-being, positive emotion, workplace well-being, stressors, military service member well-being, posttraumatic growth, and adventure programs. This book is nearly an encyclopedia of well-being that focuses on emotion and resilience.” —Charles R. Figley, PhD, Paul Henry Kurzweg Chair in Disaster Mental Health and Distinguished Professor, Tulane University, and Director of the Traumatology Institute, New Orleans, USA “This comprehensive collection of empirical and theoretical chapters critically examines the concepts of resilience and well-being from both a varied developmental (child, adolescent, adult, and elderly) and cross-cultural perspectives. Included are studies from such varied countries as Australia, Czech Republic, India, Peru, Russia, South Africa, and United States of America. Rarely, do you find such a broad perspective in one volume. KUDOS to the editors for bringing such diverse contributors together. The papers cover everything from workplace stress to military settings, athletes to cancer patients. This diverse juxtaposition of papers challenges and enlightens the concept of resilience as a buffer to chronic mental illness and as a contributor to well-being.” —Donald Meichenbaum , PhD, Research Director of the Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention, Miami, Florida, USA “Drs. Rabindra Kumar Pradhan and Updesh Kumar have delivered the gold standard text on psychological well-being and resilience. The international perspective they have brought to the field on these topics is invaluable. Every clinician, academician, and researcher interested in the broad topics of psychological resiliency and psychological health will find this volume to be an outstanding resource.” —Bret A. Moore, PsyD, ABPP, Vice Chair, Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth, USA; Former U.S. Army Psychologist This important new volume discusses the role of emotion, resilience, and well-being in many contexts of human life, including home, school, and workplace. Leading researchers and academicians from around the world and from various fields—such as health, education, information and technology, military, and manufacturing—explore the theoretical and practical implications of many studies in this area. They present new concepts, models, and knowledge for practical applications that address challenges to well-being. The volume also considers the roles of several other influencing factors, such as emotional intelligence, performance, productivity, and employee’s health and happiness. CONTENTS: About the Authors / Editors: Editors: Rabindra Kumar Pradhan, PhD Associate Professor of Psychology and Human Resources, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India Rabindra Kumar Pradhan, PhD, is currently working as Associate Professor of Psychology and Human Resources in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India. His research areas are focused on employee health and well-being, resilience, emotional intelligence, emotional labor, employee performance, employee health and well-being, workplace spirituality, organizational citizenship behavior (OCB), HR flexibility, positive leadership, and HR sustainability. He has more than 20 years of research and teaching experience and has published numerous papers in many reputed peer-reviewed journals. He has also published over 20 international book chapters and several edited books in the area of emotional intelligence, human resources management, and training and development. He is a member of the International Association of Applied Psychology, Academy of Management, National Academy of Psychology (India), Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, and many others. He is a recipient of many awards, including the ISTD Best Trainer Award, Best Teacher Award in HRD, and Best Research Paper Award–ICOM, etc. Updesh Kumar, PhD Scientist and Head, Mental Health Division, Defense Institute of Psychological Research R & D Organization (DRDO), Ministry of Defense, Delhi. Updesh Kumar, PhD, is Scientist ‘G’ and Head of the Mental Health Division at the Defense Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR) of the R & D Organization (DRDO) of the Ministry of Defense, Delhi, India. With a doctorate degree in the area of suicidal behavior from Punjab University, Chandigarh, India, he has more than 28 years of experience as a scientist in an R&D organization. He specializes in the area of military psychology, personality assessment, suicidal behavior, health psychology, and test development for the selection of officers for the Indian Armed Forces (Personality Tests and Intelligence Tests). Currently, he is also the project director of a mega project titled “Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Program: Resilience Building” for the Indian Armed Forces. Dr. Kumar has been involved in the selection of officers and Personnel Below Officers’ Rank (PBOR) and is responsible for monitoring the selection system of the Indian Armed Forces for the last 28 years. Dr. Kumar has edited book volumes and written manuals on suicidal behavior, countering terrorism, military psychology, positive psychology, and related topics. He is the past editor of the Journal of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology. In addition to completing many important research projects for the Indian Armed Forces, he has authored more than 60 other academic publications in the form of research papers, journal articles, and book chapters and represented his institute at the national and international levels. He has received many awards, including the DRDO’s Scientist of the Year Award–2013, DRDO’s Best Popular Science Communication Award by the Honorable Defense Minister of India, DRDO Technology Group Award, the Professor Manju Thakur Memorial Award (2009 and 2012) by the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, among others. |
Follow us for the latest from Apple Academic Press:
New Book Series: AAP Series on Waste Biomass Valorization will explore the transformation of biomass resources into valuable products, addressing the growing need for sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels and non-renewable resources. This series sits at the intersection of environmental science, renewable energy, and sustainable development, highlighting the potential of biomass conversion technologies to mitigate climate change, reduce waste, and foster economic growth. By converting biomass waste streams into biofuels, bioproducts, and bio-based materials, this series seeks to offer innovative solutions to pressing environmental and societal challenges. For more information and to propose a book, please visit: Click here
Congratulations to Hafiz Ansar Rasul Suleria, PhD, for receiving the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research from the University of Melbourne, Australia, in recognitation for his exceptional performance and strong commitment to advanced research in food science. Dr. Suleria is editor of AAP’s book series Innovations in Plant Science for Better Health: From Soil to Fork. For more information, visit: Click here Congratulations to Dr. Christian Mancas. His book Conceptual Data Modeling and Database Design: A Fully Algorithmic Approach was one of the 6 Best Data Modeling ebooks for Beginners by BookAuthority, a leading site for book recommendations. For more information, visit: Click here Announcing a new book series: AAP Insights in Women’s and Gender Studies: Reshaping Identities is on a mission to revolutionize the conversation around gender, identity, and societal dynamics. The series aims to bridge the gap between academic rigor and practical application, providing tools that empower educators, researchers, students, and activists to spark change and advance the cause of gender equality around the world. For more information, visit: Click here AAP Editor & Author Dr. Wasim Siddiqui to Lead the World Food Preservation Center, USA AAP congratulates Professor Mohammed Wasim Siddiqui on this new and prestigious appointment. In this role, he directs the planning, development, and implementation of plans within the organization, which is dedicated to reduction of postharvest food loss and wastage. Dr. Siddiqui will also originate and promote existing initiatives of the sister universities and institutes of the World Food Preservation Center® LLC. Dr. Siddiqui is editor of two book series with AAP. For more information, visit: Click here Announcing a new AAP book series: Perspectives and Anthropology in Tourism and Hospitality (PATH) For more information, visit: Click here The new AAP book series Innovations in Microbiology welcomes book proposals. For more information, see: Click here COMMENTS FROM AAP EDITORS AND AUTHORS AAP book title: Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science (2-volume set) “I have collaborated with AAP during the process of bringing my two-volume editing work " Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science" to a final publishing phase. Despite the fact that the book brought together 41 different authors (with very different writing styles), AAP support has been truly important throughout the initial and final stages of the book. While the majority of the publishing work is done at the early stages, the final touches that include the last-minute corrections of the authors are extremely crucial to the quality the book tries to convey. The assistance of AAP during the last stages of corrections and communication with the authors was a very positive contributor to my state of mind during those stressful moments. I recommend the publishing experience with AAP to other editors of scientific material.” —Stavros Hatzopoulos, PhD, Hearing Science Laboratory, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy AAP book title: Nanotechnologies: The Physics of Nanomaterials (2-volume set) “As the author of a two-volume book on nanotechnologies, I was very pleased with the interaction and support of the team at Apple Academic Press. They provided me with regular and useful information and updates throughout the publishing procedure. I am also very happy with the final product, which is of good quality. The books are now available and are professionally distributed through the various channels. I would like again to thank the team at AAP for all their hard work and support.” —David Schmool, PhD, Director, Groupe d’Etude de la Matière Condensée GEMaC, National Centre for Scientific Research, Université de Versailles/Saint-Quentin, Université Paris-Saclay,Versailles, France AAP book title plus many others: Physiology of Molluscs (2-volume set) “Since my first recent association, I have enjoyed the full benefit of support, encouragement, and kindness from the members of AAP I have had the pleasure of being associated with. In the same vein, I hope AAP was satisfied with the book series I have edited in advancing the knowledge. It has been a great journey and was a great pleasure and satisfaction. Advancing scholarship through publications is one of the best routes publishers can take, and I would hold AAP as one of the best ones.” —Saber Saleuddin, PhD, University Professor Emeritus, Department of Biology, York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada AAP book title plus many others: Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technology: Biological, Pharmaceutical, and Macromolecular Systems “It had been my pleasure to work with the production team of Apple Academic Press for almost a decade. The best presentation of our work was due to their hard work and with careful scrutiny. I am sure that every one of them takes extra pains to publish the book nicely, maintaining the quality and timeliness. It was a rewarding experience to work with AAP. I would like to publish more with AAP on my upcoming projects in future also.” —Prof. Suresh C. Ameta, Professor of Eminence (Distinguished Professor), Faculty of Science, PAHER University, UDAIPUR, India AAP book title: New Frontiers in Nanochemistry, 3-volume set, plus many others "Publishing a book, either as author or editor, is a journey from the initial vibration to the piece of knowledge towards the present future of humanity at large. Such a journey is about climbing and tunneling, about diving and driving through, about inspiration and tuning, about hard working in every instance; and it is also about time. Very few Global Publishers have the wisdom and patience and kindness and openness to authors, contributors, and readers while being truly crafting oriented as Apple Academic; yet all is about people and their education, vision and assumed mission; the Apple Academic Team heartily succeed that in achieving the world class scholarly acclaim by the quality involvement in all chain of plus value added with each publishing event. Hearty Compliments! Excelsior Apple Academic!" —Mihai V. Putz, PhD, Dr.-Habil., MBA, Professor, Faculty of Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Laboratory of Computational and Structural Physical Chemistry for Nanosciences and QSAR, West University of Timi?oara; PI-1, Laboratory of Renewable Energies - Photovoltaics, National Research and Development Institute for Electrochemistry and Condensed Matter (INCEM), Timi?oara, Romania AAP book title: The Chemical Century: Molecular Manipulation and Its Impact on the 20th Century “All my experiences with AAP have been very positive. I entrusted AAP with the publication of The Chemical Century: Molecular Manipulation and Its Impact on the 20th Century and found the quality of the book that they produced to be excellent. My two contacts at the company were very responsive and efficient throughout the publication process.” —Richard J. Sundberg, PhD, Professor of Chemistry, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA AAP book titles: Medical Tourism and Wellness: Hospitality Bridging Healthcare (H2H)© and Medical Travel Brand Management: Success Strategies for Hospitality Bridging Healthcare (H2H) “I have enjoyed my scholarly creative work with Apple Academic Press. They have been timely, creative, and very helpful for my two books with them. I encourage you to consider publishing your work with AAP.” —Frederick DeMicco, PhD, RDN, Executive Director and Professor School of Hotel and Restaurant Management, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona AAP book title: Coping with Biological Growth on Stone Heritage Objects: Methods, Products, Applications, and Perspectives “It was a wonderful day when, some years ago, AAP accepted to publish the book on which I’ve been working for years. My experience was very good and confirms that AAP is a publisher of quality and looks for quality books. Everyone on the AAP team gave me the utmost care for which I will always be grateful. They took the time to discuss my proposal. This meant transforming some aspects and changing the proposal, but it made for a stronger and better book. I really appreciated the team members for outstanding performance and the skills they used to achieve that performance. I am very thankful for their help and effort, for their professional guidance and assistance.” —Daniela Pinna, Department of Chemistry, University of Bologna, Italy AAP book title: The Chemical Evolution of Phosphorus: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Astrobiology “I’m very pleased with the books you have edited. It shows a very good and careful work by everyone involved along the whole production process, and so the final result is a beautiful piece: it has come out as a very nice and appealing book, easy to handle and read, .... and hopefully of interest for people from diverse related fields!” —Enrique Macia-Barber, PhD, Professor of Condensed Matter Physics, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain |
