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Memory as Power: Historical Criminology and the Role of the Past in Critical Scholarship - Hardcover

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by Alex Tepperman (Editor), Paul Bleakley (Editor) Featuring a collection of works by scholars from across a variety of disciplines, this book outlines the principles of a critical historical criminology. For historical criminologists, this book provides a framework of how to engage with historical material in a way that is critical in its interrogation, instructive in terms of how the past impacts upon our current (and future) practice, and attentive to the dangers of presentism. For critica...

The Welfare State in East Asia - Paperback

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by Joseph Wong (Author)During the postwar period, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea emerged as industrial and democratic exemplars in the East Asia region. A less well-known story is of their equally remarkable achievements in social policy reform and the formation of welfare states. Section 1 of the Element provides an overview of welfare state deepening in Japan, Taiwan and Korea and an account of why and how the developmental states institutionalized the social insurance model. Section 2 exami...

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by Thomas Paine (Author)Common Sense by Thomas Paine is a revolutionary pamphlet that ignited the American Revolution. Paine's critique of monarchy and advocacy for self-governance, equality, and individual rights were conveyed with impassioned rhetoric. His use of biblical imagery and appeals to reason and emotion galvanized the American people into action.Paine's words transcend time, speaking to those who seek to challenge oppressive systems, champion the power of the people, and ignite ch...

Lawless Zones, Rightless Subjects - Hardcover

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by Seyla Benhabib (Editor), Ayelet Shachar (Editor) Number of Pages: 374 Dimensions: 0.88 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: January 09, 2025

The Revolutionary Science of Marxism-Leninism - Paperback

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by Mick Kelly (Foreword by), J. Sykes (Author)The publication of this book, The Revolutionary Science of Marxism-Leninism, by J. Sykes, comes at a turning point in this country. Times have changed. There is a renewed and resurgent communist movement in the U.S. Not since the rise of the new communist movement in late 1960s and early 70s have we seen such large numbers of people arriving at the conclusion that monopoly capitalism is a failed system, and that revolution and socialism are necess...

All the President's Women: Donald Trump and the Making of a Predator - Hardcover

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by Barry Levine (Author), Monique El-Faizy (Author)With groundbreaking interviews, behind-the-scenes reporting, and never-before-seen photos, All the President's Women records 43 new allegations of sexual misconduct against President Trump, including that of E. Jean Carroll, the woman at the center of the civil trial that found Trump liable for sexual abuse in 2023. During his 2016 presidential run, the revelation of the Access Hollywood tape and subsequent allegations of sexual misconduct ...

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by Azmeary Ferdoush (Author)The former border enclaves of Bangladesh and India existed as extra-territorial spaces since 1947. They were finally exchanged and merged as host state territories in 2015. Sovereign Atonement focuses on the protracted territorial exchange and experiences of the newly accepted Bangladeshi citizens. It grapples with one broad question: why did the state assume an active role in smoothing the once excluded population's experiences into their inclusion within the sove...

Backlash: Donald Trump and the Remaking of America - Hardcover

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by Nirmal Ghosh (Author)Views of the United States of America globally are often as polarised as those within the United States itself. At this potentially critical juncture in America's history, Backlash probes the underlying tensions and proximate factors that have shaped America, that in recent history paved the way for the rise of Donald Trump, and that will continue to shape the future of this century's global hyperpower. Number of Pages: 180 Dimensions: 0.44 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date:...

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by Saadi Ramadan (Author)The Silence of the World is a powerful exploration of the ongoing genocide and atrocities in Gaza and Palestine. This thought-provoking book delves into the harsh realities faced by Palestinians, exposing the human suffering and systemic oppression endured for decades. It raises the critical question: Why does the world remain silent in the face of such injustice? Through compelling insights and an unflinching narrative, the book challenges readers to confront the glo...

To Enhance the Preservation and Interpretation of the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage, and for Other Purposes. - Paperback

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by United States Congress House of Represen (Created by)The BiblioGov Project is an effort to expand awareness of the public documents and records of the U.S. Government via print publications. In broadening the public understanding of government and its work, an enlightened democracy can grow and prosper. Ranging from historic Congressional Bills to the most recent Budget of the United States Government, the BiblioGov Project spans a wealth of government information. These works are now made...

The Recurrence of the End Times: Voegelin, Hegel, and the Stop-History Movements - Paperback

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by Michael J. Colebrook (Author)The Recurrence of the End Times: Voegelin, Hegel, and the Stop-History Movements explores the deep connection between modern political ideologies and the secular eschatological hopes and dreams of a post-Christian society. Focusing primarily upon the thought of 20th century German ?migr? political scientist Eric Voegelin, the book argues that we cannot understand the globalized world in which we live unless we appreciate the lasting influence of the various "En...

The Right to Rule: American Exceptionalism and the Coming Multipolar World Order - Paperback

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by Hugh de Santis (Author)In The Right to Rule: American Exceptionalism and the Coming Multipolar World Order, Hugh De Santis explores the evolution of American exceptionalism and its effect on the nation's relations with the external world. De Santis argues that the self-image of an exceptional, providentially blessed society unlike any other is a myth that pays too little heed to the history that shaped America's emergence, including its core beliefs and values, which are inheritances from ...

The Institutionalization of Indoctrination: An Exploratory Investigation Based on the Romanian Case Study - Paperback

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by Simona Preda (Author), Paul Dragos Aligica (Author)How do we conceptualize and theorize about the social organization of ideology? How should we think methodically--in theoretically and empirically informed ways--about the institutionalization of indoctrination and propaganda? How should we approach the study of the social and political instrumentation of ideology in regimes that assume that historical missions of messianic social change are the stringent organizing and legitimization prin...

The Culture of the Second Cold War - Paperback

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by Richard Sakwa (Author)This title analyses the deeper structures and mindsets of the Second Cold War.Author BiographyRichard Sakwa is Professor Emeritus of Politics at the University of Kent. Number of Pages: 198 Dimensions: 0.45 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: February 04, 2025

From Warming to Warfare: Climate Change and the Road to WWIII - Paperback

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by Steven W. Pearce (Author)From Warming to Warfare: Climate Change and the Road to World War III delves into the intricate relationship between escalating climate change and the potential for global conflict. As environmental shifts intensify, they exacerbate resource scarcities, trigger mass migrations, and heighten geopolitical tensions, setting the stage for widespread instability.This comprehensive analysis examines how climate-induced challenges-such as dwindling water supplies, agricul...

Backlash: Donald Trump and the Remaking of America - Paperback

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The Fourteenth Amendment: From Political Principle to Judicial Doctrine - Paperback

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by William E. Nelson (Author)In a remarkably fresh and historically grounded reinterpretation of the American Constitution, William Nelson argues that the fourteenth amendment was written to affirm the general public's long-standing rhetorical commitment to the principles of equality and individual rights on the one hand, and to the principle of local self-rule on the other. Number of Pages: 253 Dimensions: 0.63 x 9.31 x 6.2 IN Publication Date: August 11, 1998

Prosthetic Memories: Postcolonial Feminisms in a More-Than-Human World - Hardcover

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by Hyaesin Yoon (Author)In Prosthetic Memories, Hyaesin Yoon examines the entanglements of humans, animals, and technologies across South Korea and the United States at the turn of the twenty-first century. Interrogating a variety of body-technology interfaces, Yoon outlines an emergent mode of prosthetic memory in which human memory is extended into both machines and animals. Prosthetic memory overflows and provides an alternative to familiar human perception, Western scientific reason, and ...

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by Bartolus of Sassoferrato (Author), George Garnett (Translator), Magnus Ryan (Translator) Number of Pages: 214 Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: November 21, 2024

The Future of the American Family: An Unprecedented Crisis - Paperback

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by Jerry Cammarata (Author)The Future of the American Family-An Unprecedented Crisis-explores the events that have molded the very idea of family. From the Iron Age to the Enlightenment, from the Industrial Revolution to social media, the family has been subject to storm and squaller as it adapts and struggles to find itself in these modern times. Together, we will examine the forces that have brought the American family to its current state of being, the political architecture that will shap...

The Good Life and the Good State: A Neo-Aristotelian Theory of Government - Hardcover

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by Katharina Nieswandt (Author)There is no good human life outside of a state, and the good state enables us to live well together - so says Constitutivism, the theory developed in this book. Reinvigorating Aristotelian ideas, the author asks in what sense citizens of modern, populous and pluralistic societies share a common good.Author BiographyKatharina Nieswandt is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Concordia University in Montreal. She specialises in metaethics and political theory. Num...

Facebook Friendship Groups as a Space for Peace: A Case Study of Relations between Libyan and American Citizens - Paperback

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by Lisa Gibson (Author)"Facebook Friendship Groups as a Space for Peace" provides new ways of thinking about the concept of friendship in international relations by drawing upon Aristotle's ancient insights on sociability and reconceptualizing them for modern international relations. This book explores how citizens can be engaged in public diplomacy through everyday interactions in Facebook friendship groups which allows them to promote understanding and reframe identity narratives. This book...

The World's Medicine Chest: How America Achieved Pharmaceutical Supremacy--And How to Keep It - Hardcover

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by Sally C. Pipes (Author)The World's Medicine Chest details how America became the world's leader in biopharmaceutical innovation and reveals how new threats to this industry will have disastrous consequences for patients and the U.S. economy.In the 1970s, Europe was the global hub for pharmaceutical innovation. European drug companies developed more than twice as many drugs in that decade as their U.S.-based counterparts. But times have changed. Today, nearly half of all new drugs come from...

Collected Works of Josef Stalin: Volume 4 - Paperback

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by Josef V. Stalin (Author)The Collected Works of Josef Stalin: Volume 4 is an important chronicle of the revolutionary years from 1917 to 1920-a period marked by the consolidation of Soviet power, civil war, and the fierce struggle against imperialist intervention. Volume 4 captures Stalin's critical contributions as both a theorist and a leader in the newly established socialist state, offering readers a window into the strategic and practical challenges faced by the Bolsheviks in the wake ...

Collected Works of Josef Stalin: Volume 3 - Paperback

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by Josef V. Stalin (Author)The Collected Works of Josef Stalin: Volume 3 is an essential exploration of one of the most decisive moments in revolutionary history-the pivotal year of 1917. Covering the first half of this transformative year, this volume immerses readers in Stalin's critical theoretical and practical contributions to the Bolshevik cause as the old Russian Empire teetered on the brink of collapse. From incisive analyses of dual power and the Provisional Government's wavering aut...

The Migration Mobile: Border Dissidence, Sociotechnical Resistance, and the Construction of Irregularized Migrants - Paperback

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by Vasilis Galis (Editor), Martin Bak J?rgensen (Editor), Marie Sandberg (Editor)The Migration Mobile offers an account of the very different technologies implicated in border crossing and migration management. Borders have been sites of contestations and struggles over who belongs and who does not, who is and is not allowed to move freely in transnational or national spaces. Embedded as they are in the bordering process, policing and security practices produce the irregularity and illegitima...

Collected Works of Josef Stalin: Volume 1 - Hardcover

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by Josef V. Stalin (Author)The first volume in the Collected Works of Josef Stalin offers a compelling introduction to the formative years of one of the most pivotal figures in revolutionary history. Spanning 1901 to 1907, these writings capture Stalin's early development as a Marxist theorist and revolutionary organizer during a time of intense political ferment and imperial repression. From clandestine party organizing to incisive critiques of the Tsarist regime and Menshevik opportunism, t...

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by Brian Geerdts (Author) Number of Pages: 110 Dimensions: 0.3 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: February 04, 2025

Prosthetic Memories: Postcolonial Feminisms in a More-Than-Human World - Paperback

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The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind - Paperback

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by Gustave Le Bon (Author)In this groundbreaking classic, Gustave Le Bon explores the psychology of crowds, unraveling the forces that shape collective behavior and the ways individuals are transformed within a crowd: published in 1895, The Crowd is as relevant today as it was in 1895, offering insights into the dynamics of group influence in politics, culture, and society.Le Bon examines how emotions, ideas, and actions spread within crowds, often overriding rational thought and individualit...

Collected Works of Josef Stalin: Volume 4 - Hardcover

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Unjust Restitution: A Century of Black Struggle for Equality - Hardcover

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by Michael Kingsley Brown (Author)The question of economic justice for Black Americans continues to be the subject of contentious political debate. Here, Michael K. Brown examines the meaning of racial equality during three transformative periods when economic opportunity appeared to be a real possibility: Reconstruction, the New Deal, and the Great Society. Political leaders who believed slavery and Jim Crow degraded Black people enacted policies to rehabilitate formerly subjugated individua...