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This volume offers a variety of perspectives on politics and culture. The authors are united in their assumption of, and inquiry into, the pre-existing cultural values and practices that are brought to and reflected in activities of the state, as well as in organized activities against the state. The authors also address the intercultural nature of such political activism. Part One describes ways of configuring politics, culture and communica...

Avant-garde photographer Alex Kayser studies the enigma of human physiognomy, the 184 models in this book ranged widely in age and come from all walks of life, but share one feature: they are bald. All of the photographers are posed, lit, and cropped identically, so that the images are refined to the sparest of head shots. The subjects are artists, actors, lawyers, gourmet chefs, heavyweight boxers, and chiropractors, and several of them are w...

Issues of surveillance, control and privacy in relation to the internet are coming to the fore as a result of state concern with security, crime and economic advantage. Through an exploration of emerging debates regarding the possible desirability, form and agencies responsible for the regulation of the internet and an analysis of issues of surveillance, control, rights and privacy, The Governance of Cyberspace develops contemporary theories a...

This is a comprehensive historical study of the major events that shaped diplomatic relations between the United States and China. This book traces the major phases and incidents that formed the relationship between the two nations and the critical issues that face them both. This is the first book written from the Chinese viewpoint about these events. ^BContents:^r Preface, Acknowledgments, Introduction, First Contact with the West 1784-1910,...

Losing to Win:The 1996 Elections and American Politics advances their groundbreaking research to electoral politics and continues their penetrating discussions of divided government, independent candidates, party platform, "outsiderism", and campaign strategies.

This is a theological and historical discussion about how American Baptists can reclaim a lost concept of the church and implement it to solve contemporary problems. Uniquely addressed to American Baptist Churches, USA, the issues discussed are also being addressed in other Baptist groups throughout the world. It is the author's hope that this book will accurately inform people as to what Baptists once believed and practiced about the church o...

A concise and authoritative survey of the political and economic debate around Tony Blair's 'Big Idea' of stakeholding by leading exponents and their critics on both Left and Right. The book summarises and criticises the key stakeholder arguments as these have been applied to the economy and to society. The book seeks to identify what is new in the concept of stakeholding, and whether it can provide the organising idea and strategic direction ...

In an engrossing and evocative account of the profound changes overtaking China, Shanghai native Cheng Li shows us--from the grassroots--a country full of energy, irony, and paradox. Critics praise this work for its "wealth of information" and "stimulating insights". 26 photos. 6 maps.

This bibliography is intended for a broad audience. Scholars, teachers, and students alike will find it useful for giving them ideas for further research, curriculum studies, or dissertation topics. Six chapters group authors under headings such as late-nineteenth century fiction writers, early-twentieth century fiction writers, poets, dramatists and experimental writers, intellectuals, reformists and journalists, and African-American women wr...

The contemporary Dutch broadcasting system is impossible to categorize according to standard models of broadcasting systems. It crosses the boundaries of public and private, non-profit and for-profit, neutral and value-laden, and secular and religious. This book explains the origins of this unequivocally unique pluralistic system. The Dutch broadcasting system is also one of many other pluralist social, economic, and political structures that ...

This book describes the events leading up to a cooperative program of marine technology between Egypt and Israel, and how the program was actually conducted. It then attempts the effect of the cooperation on relations between the countries themselves.

This book is a critique of political essentialism, the doctrine that states that there is a single nature and destiny for human kind and that an elite is indispensable for bringing this about through political action.

Losing to Win: The 1996 Elections and American Politics advances their groundbreaking research to electoral politics and continues their penetrating discussions of divided government, independent candidates, party platform, 'outsiderism', and campaign strategies

Explores the issues of surveillance, control and privacy in relation to the internet, in light of state concern with security, crime and economic advantage. Considers the possible form and agencies responsible for regulation of the 'net'.

Examining the role of art therapy in the treatment of psychosis, this volume uses clinical material and many examples of clients' work, experienced practitioners in order to describe working with patients in a variety of settings.

Drawing on his studies of more than 700 abusive men, Sutton here paints a dramatic and startling portrait of the man who assaults his intimate partner, such as admitted abusers like Joel Steinberg and O.J. Simpson. With dramatic case histories that shed light on the dark secrets of spousal abuse, The Batterer provides the missing link to show how men can harm the women they love and how we can begin to put an end to violence behind closed doors.

Microsystem technology (MST) integrates very small (up to a few nanometers) mechanical, electronic, optical, and other components on a substrate to construct functional devices. These devices are used as intelligent sensors, actuators, and controllers for medical, automotive, household and many other purposes. This book is a basic introduction to MST for students, engineers, and scientists. It is the first of its kind to cover MST in its entir...

Taking the Bundesbank's instruments as a starting point, this book discusses monetary policy instruments of a future European Central Bank. The book offers a systematic analysis of the issue, considering general theoretical arguments as well as the institutional situation in European countries.

This work examines the impact of dissident sensibilities on the writings of the major Neronian authors. It offers a detailed and innovative analysis of essays, poetry and fiction written by Seneca, Lucan and Petronius, and illuminates their psychological and moral anguish. The study is intended as a companion volume to Rudich's earlier work, "Political Dissidence under Nero, " where he discussed the ways in which "dissident sensibilities" of t...

A collection of meditative short stories, inspired by the Bible and the cycle of the Christian year. There are stories on themes such as Creation and the Fall, the search for God in the wilderness, Christmas, Easter, Pentecost and Ascension.