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Columbia Studies in Contemporary America The United States and the Origins of the Cold War 1941â 1947 (Hardcover)

John Lewis Gaddis acclaimed history of U.S. policy toward the Soviet Union during and immediately after World War II is now available with a new preface by the author. This book moves beyond the focus on economic considerations that was central to the... more

Columbia Studies in Contemporary America Acts of Conscience: Christian Nonviolence and Modern American Democracy (Hardcover)

In response to the massive bloodshed that defined the twentieth century American religious radicals developed a modern form of nonviolent protest one that combined Christian principles with new uses of mass media. Greatly influenced by the ideas of... more

Columbia Studies in Contemporary America Tough Liberal: Albert Shanker and the Battles Over Schools Unions Race and Democracy (Paperback)

In Woody Allen s 1973 film Sleeper a character wakes up in the future to learn that civilization was destroyed when a man by the name of Albert Shanker got hold of a nuclear warhead. Shanker was condemned by many when he shut down the New York City... more

Columbia Studies in Contemporary America Jews Against Prejudice: American Jews and the Fight for Civil Liberties (Hardcover)

America s dark history of anti-Semitism racism and ethnic bigotry--and many of the efforts to combat such prejudice--has received growing attention in recent years. Yet one of the most important stories in America s struggle to overcome ethnic and... more

Columbia Studies in Terrorism and Irregu With Us and Against Us: How America s Partners Help and Hinder the War on Terror (Paperback)

In the wake of the September 11 attacks President George W. Bush drew a line in the sand saying Either you are with us or you are with the terrorists. Since 9/11 many counterterrorism partners have been both with and against the United States helping... more

Columbia Contemporary American Religion Islam in America (Hardcover)

This richly textured critically acclaimed portrait of American Muslims introduces the basic tenets of the Muslim faith surveys the history of Islam in North America and profiles the lifestyles religious practices and worldviews of Muslims in the United... more

Columbia Contemporary American Religion Islam in America (Paperback)

This richly textured critically acclaimed portrait of American Muslims introduces the basic tenets of the Muslim faith surveys the history of Islam in North America and profiles the lifestyles religious practices and worldviews of Muslims in the United... more

Contemporary Security Studies America the EU and Strategic Culture: Renegotiating the Transatlantic Bargain (Paperback)

This book provides a provocative analysis of relations between Europe and America during the tempestuous years 1998-2004. Analysing EU foreign policy it concludes that the lessons learnt in interacting with America have been crucial in shaping the... more

Adventurous America; a study of contemporary life and thought by Edwin Mims. 1929 [Leather Bound]

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Changing America; studies in contemporary society by Edward Alsworth Ross. 1912 [Leather Bound]

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Routledge Studies in Global Latin Americ A History of Book Publishing in Contemporary Latin America (Paperback)

This book presents a cultural history of Latin America as seen through a symbolic good and a practice - the book and the act of publication - two elements that have had an irrefutable power in shaping the modern world. The volume combines multiple... more

Bloomsbury Studies in Contemporary North American Fiction: Philip Roth: American Pastoral The Human Stain The Plot Against America (Paperback)

Philip Roth was without doubt one of the most important writers of fiction in the United States during the later part of the 20th century. This book collects new essays by noted Roth scholars on three essential novels appearing in recent years American... more

Contemporary Security Studies Justifying America s Wars: The Conduct and Practice of US Military Intervention (Hardcover)

This book examines the justifications for and practice of war by the US since 1990 and examines four case studies: the Gulf War Kosovo Afghanistan and Iraq. The author undertakes an examination of presidential speeches and public documents from this... more

Contemporary Terrorism Studies Female Terrorism in America: Past and Current Perspectives (Paperback)

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of female terrorism in America both past and present. The volume takes a fresh look at women s actions of left-wing political violence right-wing political violence and religious extremist violence (among... more

Adventurous America A Study Of Contemporary Life And Thought 1929 [Leather Bound]

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Education And Development In Latin America: With Special Reference To Columbia And Some Comparison With Guyana South America - Gale Laurence

Product Descriptionfirst Published In 1969 This Volume Presents A Survey Of The Contemporary National Education System In Latin American Countries. Laurence Gale Describes The Uneven Provision Of Schools For Different Sections Of The Community And The... more

Cambridge Studies in Contentious Politic Contesting Citizenship in Latin America: The Rise of Indigenous Movements and the Postliberal Challenge (Hardcover)

Deborah Yashar analyzes the contemporary and uneven emergence of Latin American indigenous movements--addressing both why indigenous identities have become politically salient in the contemporary period and why they have translated into significant... more

Rutgers Studies on Race and Ethnicity: Katrina s Imprint : Race and Vulnerability in America (Hardcover)

Katrina s Imprint highlights the power of this sentinel American event and its continuing reverberations in contemporary politics culture and public policy. Published on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina the multidisciplinary volume reflects... more

Studies in Comparative Political Economy Comparative Public Policy in Latin America Book 38 (Paperback)

This book promises to become the definitive work on contemporary public policy in Latin America essential for those who study the area as well as comparative public policy more broadly. more

Routledge Studies in Us Foreign Policy America s Special Relationships : Foreign and Domestic Aspects of the Politics of Alliance (Hardcover)

This unique volume seeks to offer an original collection of essays on the theme of America s special relationships . The essays vary in their focus; some are primarily historical some are more contemporary. All consider the quality of specialness in... more

Postcolonial and Decolonial Studies in Religion and Theology: Colonialism and the Bible : Contemporary Reflections from the Global South (Hardcover)

This volume addresses the problematic relationship between colonialism and the Bible. It does so from the perspective of the Global South calling upon voices from Africa and the Middle East Asia and the Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean. more

The Middle East in Transition; Studies in Contemporary History (Paperback)

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United... more

Contemporary Anthropology of Religion: Indigenous Churches: Anthropology of Christianity in Lowland South America (Hardcover)

This book raises the question of what an Indigenous church is and how its members define their ties of affiliation or separation. Establishing a pioneering dialogue between Amazonian and Gran Chaco studies on Indigenous Christianity the contributions... more

Bloomsbury Studies in Contemporary North American Fiction: Don Delillo: Mao II Underworld Falling Man (Hardcover)

A wide-ranging study of the post-1990 fiction of one of America s most respected writers and cultural critics this volume focuses on three of Don DeLillo s most recent novelsGÇöMao II Underworld and Falling ManGÇöthat span pivotal moments in recent... more

Literacy in America : Historic Journey and Contemporary Solutions 9780275978648 Used / Pre-owned

By focusing on people rather than statistics this study explores the many literacy agents methods and materials used thoughout American history. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover... more

Pre-Owned Gun Women : Firearms and Feminism in Contemporary America 9780814797600

It is estimated that between 11 and 17 million American women use firearms everyday whether through their jobs for sport or for personal security. This study analyzes the reasons why so many women possess and use guns focusing especially on the link... more

Pre-owned - Penguin Classics: Democracy in America and Two Essays on America (Paperback)

A brilliant new translation of de Tocqueville s masterpiece also includes an account of Tocqueville s travels in Michigan among the Iroquois. A contemporary study of the early American nation and its evolving democracy from a French aristocrat and... more

Pre-Owned A Culture of Conspiracy: Apocalyptic Visions in Contemporary America (Comparative Studies in Religion & Society) (Comparative Studies in Religion and Society): 15 Paperback

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Studies in the History of Ideas; Volume 1 (Paperback)

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United... more

American Musicspheres Claiming Diaspora: Music Transnationalism and Cultural Politics in Asian/Chinese America (Paperback)

Framed by a century and a half of racialized Chinese American musical experiences Claiming Diaspora explores the thriving contemporary musical culture of Asian/Chinese America. Ranging from traditional operas to modern instrumental music from ethnic... more

Pre-Owned The Education of Ronald Reagan: The General Electric Years and the Untold Story of His Conversion to Conservatism (Columbia Studies in Contemporary American History) Paperback

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Pre-Owned: Roman Catholicism in America (Columbia Contemporary American Religion Series) (Paperback 9780231142670 0231142676)

Roman Catholicism in America (Columbia Contemporary American Religion Series) ISBN-10 0231142676 ISBN-13 9780231142670 Gillis Chester second edition edition 416 pages Publisher: Columbia University Press Binding: Paperback Who are American Catholics... more

Pre-Owned Baptists in America (Columbia Contemporary American Religion Series) Paperback

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Pre-Owned: Tough Liberal: Albert Shanker and the Battles Over Schools Unions Race and Democracy (Columbia Studies in Contemporary American History) (Paperback 9780231134972 0231134975)

Tough Liberal: Albert Shanker and the Battles Over Schools Unions Race and Democracy (Columbia Studies in Contemporary American History) ISBN-10 0231134975 ISBN-13 9780231134972 Richard D. Kahlenberg Illustrated edition 552 pages Publisher: Columbia... more

Contemporary Film Directors: Albert Maysles (Paperback)

A penetrating study of one of America s most talented and controversial documentarians more

Contemporary Security Studies America and Iraq: Policy-making Intervention and Regional Politics (Paperback)

This edited volume provides an overview on US involvement in Iraq from the 1958 Iraqi coup to the present-day offering a deeper context to the current conflict. Using a range of innovative methods to interrogate US foreign policy ideology and culture... more

Transatlantic Relations in the 21st Century: Europe America and the Rise of the Rest (Contemporary Security Studies) - Lagadec Erwan

This book offers an overview of the interface between European integration transatlantic relations and the rise of the rest in the early 21st century.The collapse of the Soviet bloc opened up an era in which the drivers and perceived benefits of the US... more

America and Iraq : Policy-Making Intervention and Regional Politics Since 1958

America and Iraq: Policy-making Intervention and Regional Politics (Contemporary Security Studies) more