Social Science - General

This book delves into the intricate dynamics of peace agreement between the MILF (Moro Islamic Liberation Fron) and the Government of the Philippines, specifically focusing on the centuries-old Bangsamoro issue in Mindanao. Despte the intentions of establishing lasting peace, the active involvement of a...

Hard Bodies is about Ronald Reagan, Robert Bly, "America," Rambo, Dirty Harry, national identity, and individual manhood. By linking blockbuster Hollywood films of the 1980s to Ronald Reagan and his image, Susan Jeffords explores the links between masculinity and U.S. identity and how their...

The four books in my Wanderings series contain many essays on politicized topics. I decided to collect them in one place, arranged by related subjects, covering most of the big issues of today: racism, climate change, abortion, inequality, heredity, nationalism, patriotism. I call it...

Political Ideals was written during the upheaval of World War I. It is, in many ways, a statement of Russell's beliefs, a declaration of the ideas that influenced his thinking on the major events of the 20th century. In this sense, it is essential...

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 States,...

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 States,...

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 States,...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

Great Souls at Prayer - Fourteen Centuries of Prayer, Praise and Aspiration, from St. Augustine... is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1898. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions,...

This Special Issue is both experimental and comparative. It appropriates diverse disciplinary idioms from the distinctive fields our authors inhabit to focus on the ever-recurrent theme of the individual and the study of religion. Here the familiar topics of "belief", "practice" and "identity" come...

Palestinians living inside of Israel are placed in a paradoxical situation where, as Arab citizens of a Jewish state, they are both inside and outside, host and guest, citizen and stateless. Through the paradigm of stateless citizenship Molavi centers our analytical gaze on the...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The Manhood of Humanity: The Science and Art of Human Engineering is a book written by Alfred Korzybski, a Polish-American philosopher and scientist. The book explores the concept of human engineering, which is the idea that humans can be engineered and improved through the...

Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) is the relationship between militaries and humanitarians. Largely conducted in post-conflict environments, CIMIC has become a key characteristic of military operations in the twenty-first century. However, the field is mostly understood through stereotype rather than clear, comprehensive analysis. The range and...

This true story highlights the struggles of the staff, adolescents, and administrators over fifteen years at a group home for juvenile girls adjudicated as delinquent. The story takes us through the development on the group home and its growth to meet the needs of...

My quotes reflect many aspects of our society. For example, my thoughts about education, religion, sex, race, government, the nation, life in general, myself, family, and love.Author: Mark D. NorrisISBN-13: 9798822953338Publisher: Palmetto PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/13/2024Pages: 106Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d

My quotes reflect many aspects of our society. For example, my thoughts about education, religion, sex, race, government, the nation, life in general, myself, family, and love.Author: Mark D. NorrisISBN-13: 9798822953345Publisher: Palmetto PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/13/2024Pages: 106Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d

A cultural history of disability, performance, and work in the modern United States In 1967, the US government funded the National Theatre of the Deaf, a groundbreaking rehabilitation initiative employing deaf actors. This project aligned with the postwar belief that transforming bodies, minds, aesthetics,...

Can modern Civilization Transform Itself in Order to Survive?In Holding It Together, Dr. Robert MacNeil Christie explains how we got into this mess and what it will take to come out alive. Despite its many benefits, industrial civilization has become an existential threat. It...

Propaganda and Persuasion, Eighth Edition offers a comprehensive history of propaganda along with an introduction to the tools and concepts used to analyze it. New author Nancy Snow ushers in fresh perspectives, experience, and insight as one of the foremost scholars in the field...

The major socioeconomic problems affecting the domestic tranquility of Black people in the Northern Hemisphere are sex related and sexually engineered. Black people are facing a major domestic transition, social transformation, and cultural upheaval. This is in large part due to the breakup of...

In predictive sub-text, the conclusion of what is considered "The Lion's Mane Jellyfish" collectively is now available of the Book Series Comprised of "SOS - Sense of Space", "Odyscinal Purposes", "After Jellyfish", "a spinster's story" and "Underwater World 3-5 - A Land of Far...

Hungry Ghosts in the Machine: Digital Capitalism and the Search for Self examines the ways in which social and other digital media utilize nostalgia to heighten anxiety, depression and alienation while offering fleeting cures which only ultimately lead to a cycle of longing and,...

The primary theme of The Emerging Cooperative Economy is that the world today ischaracterized by concentrated economic and political power, extreme inequality inaccess to basic goods and services, and environmental devastation. However, we arenot stuck with such a dysfunctional economy forever. During the coming...

Cultural texts born out of migration frequently defy easy categorization as they cross borders, languages, histories, and media in unpredictable ways. Instead of corralling them into identity categories, whether German or otherwise, the essays in this volume, building on the influential work of Leslie...

In recent years, many white people have become awakened to the reality of racism at all levels of American society and the need for significant social change. Yet the majority of white people in the U.S. still consider racism a topic to avoid rather...

Dive into the shadowy corridors of history with Martin Sommer's "The Secret Brotherhood: Exploring the Odd Fellows' Path," a riveting exploration of one of the world's most enigmatic fraternal organizations. Sommer, writing under a pseudonym that reflects the secretive nature of his subject, unveils...

This book is about God's revelations to me about President Donald J. Trump, the 45th and 47th president of the United States, and about the End-Time events. I have written this book because of what God said to me in November 2016 that keeps...

First published in 1653, this classic book on fishing and the pleasures of nature, written by Izaak Walton, has been, since its initial appearance, a favorite of anglers and nature enthusiasts alike. In this attractive edition, Walton's text is accompanied by commentary and illustrations...

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 States,...

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 States,...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The book, "" Ants and Some Other Insects: An Inquiry Into the Psychic Powers of These Animals "", has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this...

Equipping people for good citizenship, patriotism, nationalism, and service above self cannot be gainsaid. This book offers 100% indigenous African perspectives. Therefore, readers can relate to the content, especially considering the pervasiveness of the situations expressed or implied in the book. The interactive angles...

Completed in April 1918, "in the last days before a period of imprisonment," Proposed Roads to Freedom contains Bertrand Russell's astute political commentary on anarchism, socialism, and syndicalism. Russell begins with a historical overview of socialism and anarchism, the teachings and organizations of Marx...

During the 20th century, the world experienced an unprecedented rise in people's cognitive abilities. IQs increased 30 points (with the average IQ remaining 100 only because publishers reset the "average" on their tests). Yet, society's ability to confront serious problems in the world seems...

Manifesto of the Communist Party (German: Manifest der Kommunistischen Partei), often referred to as The Communist Manifesto, was first published on February 21, 1848, and is one of the world's most influential political manuscripts. Commissioned by the Communist League and written by communist theorists...

"The book is not more for young men-than for old men. The Calabria was wrecked "the last day out." Nor is the book more for men-than for women. The best being that God ever made is a good woman-and the worst that the devil...

Since the dawn of spaceflight, advocates of a robust space effort have argued that human activity beyond earth makes a significant difference in everyday life. Assertions abound about the "impact" of spaceflight on society and its relationship to the larger contours of human existence....

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

Public affairs-or sex scandals-involving prominent politicians are as revealing of American culture as they are of individual peccadillos. Implicated in their unfolding are a broad range of institutions, trends, questions, and struggles, including political parties, Hollywood, the Christian right, new communications technologies, the restructuring...

In a world where leadership often means power plays and manipulation, Instigators! Creating Change without Being the Loudest Voice in the Room. offers a refreshing perspective on instigating positive change. Written by Lysne Tait, a distinguished changemaker recognized by Oprah herself, this book is...

It's Never Been a Level Playing Field offers a deep dive into the historical and contemporary dynamics of race and racism in America, particularly through the lens of White privilege and supremacy. The book confronts uncomfortable truths and dismantles pervasive myths that have perpetuated...

An Informal Essay on Tech, Reality and Contemporary Theoretical Perspectives in Physics, Artificial Intelligence & PhilosophyWith outlooks toward the near future.Author: Anthony HortonISBN-10: 9695292526ISBN-13: 9789695292525Publisher: Futurist PhilosophyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/19/2024Pages: 118Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.37lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d

The works in Pieces of Mind contain tributes to those who had or continue to have profound impact on my life. There are also many takes on the tumultuous world we now live, including politics, media, and general societal behaviors. As you read these...

Demand for television programming depicting Korean popular culture is steadily growing in the wake of the Korean Wave, which gave rise to worldwide interest in South Korea's cultural economy. Author and ardent devotee to K-dramas, Dr. Carl Ackerman noticed an uptick in the availability...