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This book is a reproduction of the Journal of Strategic Studies, vol. 34, issue 3."--Verso.

The central argument of this book is that we need to abandon our state-centric approach to political understanding and learn to see 'like a city' if we are to make sense of contemporary politics.

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Politicians are reviled. From jokes on late-night TV talk shows to radio show rants and from public opinion polls to ubiquitous conventional wisdom¿politicians are among the most despised professional class in modern society. Drawing on seminal work in political science, Stephen K. Medvic convincingly argues to the masses that this blanket condemnation of politicians is both unfair and unwarranted. While some individual politicians certainly d...

This comprehensive and uniquely organized text is aimed at undergraduate and graduate level statistics courses in education and psychology. An organization scheme built around common issues and problems rather than statistical techniques allows students to understand the conceptual nature of statistical procedures. Likewise, it is so comprehensive and clearly written that instructors are freed from a considerable amount of didactic presentatio...

Co-published for the American Educational Research Association (AERA)The environment and its sustainability are increasingly topics of public interest, political debate, and legislation across the world. Several environmental education journals now publish research from a wide variety of methodological traditions that show linkages between the environment, health, development, and education. Therefore, this is an opportune time to review and c...

Yes We Can?' offers a sociological analysis of Barack Obama's presidential campaign. The authors assess the ways racial framing was deployed by principal characters and argue against the belief that the Obama victory ushered in a new post-racial era.

Supporting Students for Success in Online and Distance Learning, 3rd Edition, provides a comprehensive overview of student support both on and off campus. "--

Saul Kripke is one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century. In this guidebook to Kripke's classic work, Harold Noonan introduces and assesses: Kripke's life and the background to his philosophy the ideas and text of Naming and Necessity the continuing importance of Kripke's work to the philosophy of language and metaphysics.

Rose Whyman provides an engaging introduction to the life, thought and impact of Konstantin Stanislavski. Regarded by many as a great innovator of 20th century theatre, this book examines Stanislavski's life and the context of his writings, major works in English translation, ideas in practical contexts, and his impact on modern theatre.

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Exploring race and ethnicity within its historical and intellectual context, this guide focuses on conceptual areas of classical and contemporary theories of race and ethnicity, the body as an object of racial discourse and biological approaches to the question of race.

Challenging Multiculturalism is a highly original and timely study of multiculturalism and its opponents in contemporary Europe. Going beyond cliché and common wisdom, by providing empirically solid answers to theoretically informed questions, it provides essential lessons for policy makers, scholars, and students alike.' Cas Mudde, University of Georgia, author of Populist Radical Right Parties in Europe. How are European societies overhaul...

Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 41. Chapters: Karel van het Reve, Harry Mulisch, Jan de Hartog, Jacob Israël de Haan, J. Slauerhoff, Michiel van Kempen, Michel Faber, Gerard Reve, Frederik H. Kreuger, Louis Couperus, Gerrit Komrij, Cees Nooteboom, Jacques Hamelink, Louis Ferron, Beb Vuyk, Marion Bloem, Janwillem van de Wetering, Willem Frederik Hermans, Ernst Jansz, Threes Anna, Jan Wolkers, Gerbrand Bakker, Gerrit Paape, Frederik van Eeden, Multatu...

Shows how we must make deep changes to complete our paradigm shift from the old mechanistic worldview to the new organic worldview

Human Rights at the Crossroads brings together preeminent and emerging voices within human rights studies to think creatively about problems beyond their own disciplines, and to critically respond to what appear to be intractable problems within human rights theory and practice. It provides an integrative and interdisciplinary answer to the existing academic status quo, with broad implications for future theory and practice in all fields deali...

Based on diaries and letters by a husband, wife, and son, this book examines the Chikhachev family's social life, reading habits, attitudes toward illness and death, as well as gendered marital roles and their reception of the major ideas of their time: domesticity, Enlightenment, sentimentalism, and Romanticism.

Challenging Multiculturalism is a highly original and timely study of multiculturalism and its opponents in contemporary Europe. Going beyond cliché and common wisdom, by providing empirically solid answers to theoretically informed questions, it provides essential lessons for policy makers, scholars, and students alike.' Cas Mudde, University of Georgia, author of Populist Radical Right Parties in Europe. How are European societies overhaul...

Terry cloth was once relegated to towels for the kitchen and bathroom, but, after World War II, it was embraced as a bold, colorful, and comfortable fabric for everything from beachwear to evening wear. The first book devoted specifically to terry cloth, it contains more than 500 images that trace the fabric's history through vintage advertisements, sewing patterns, and terry apparel. The patterns feature designs from dainty florals to fabulou...

This book is designed for the beginning wood turners ready to take up the challenge of turning segmented bowls and platters. Each step of the process is explained in both straightforward instructions and over 200 clear color photos and patterns. The hallmark of a segmented bowl is the design incorporated into the body. While these designs appear to be complicated and difficult to make, this book simplifies the process. Key to making these appa...