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Organizing Leviathan

Politicians, Bureaucrats, and the Making of Good Government

By: Carl Dahlström,Victor Lapuente

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Organizing Leviathan

Politicians, Bureaucrats, and the Making of Good Government

By: Carl Dahlström,Victor Lapuente

Why are some countries less corrupt and better governed than others? Challenging conventional explanations on the remarkable differences in quality of government worldwide, this book argues that the organization of bureaucracy is an often overlooked but critical factor. Countries where merit-recruited employees occupy public bureaucracies perform better than those where public employees owe their post to political connections. The book provides a coherent theory of why, and ample evidence showing that meritocratic bureaucracies are conducive to lower levels of corruption, higher government effectiveness, and more flexibility to adopt modernizing reforms. Data comes from both a novel dataset on the bureaucratic structures of over 100 countries as well as from narratives of particular countries, with a special focus on the relationship between politicians and bureaucrats in Spain and Sweden. A notable contribution to the literature in comparative politics and public policy on good governance, and to corruption studies more widely.

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Cambridge University Press

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131682876X

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Hardy of Wessex

His Life and Literary Career

By: Carl J. Weber

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Hardy of Wessex

His Life and Literary Career

By: Carl J. Weber

First published in 1940 and revised in 1965, this work by the distinguished Hardy Scholar, Carl J. Weber, traces Hardy’s literary career from High Brockhampton to the grave in Poet’s corner, Westminster Abbey. Using a multitude of letters, it explains why Thomas Hardy wrote, and how his books grew from ideas, emotions and experiences to the printed volumes that have delighted the world. This book will be of interest to those studying the works of Thomas Hardy and 19th century literature.

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1317199219

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Colorado

A History of the Centennial State, Fifth Edition

By: Carl Abbott,Stephen J. Leonard,Thomas J. Noel

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Colorado

A History of the Centennial State, Fifth Edition

By: Carl Abbott,Stephen J. Leonard,Thomas J. Noel

Since 1976, newcomers and natives alike have learned about the rich history of the magnificent place they call home from Colorado: A History of the Centennial State. In the fifth edition, coauthors Carl Abbott, Stephen J. Leonard, and Thomas J. Noel incorporate recent events, scholarship, and insights about the state in an accessible volume that general readers and students will enjoy. The new edition tells of conflicts, shifting alliances, and changing ways of life as Hispanic, European, and African American settlers flooded into a region that was already home to Native Americans. Providing a balanced treatment of the entire state’s history—from Grand Junction to Lamar and from Trinidad to Craig—the authors also reveal how Denver and its surrounding communities developed and gained influence. While continuing to elucidate the significant impact of mining, agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism on Colorado, the fifth edition broadens and focuses its coverage by consolidating material on Native Americans into one chapter and adding a new chapter on sports history. The authors also expand their discussion of the twentieth century with updated sections on the environment, economy, politics, and recent cultural conflicts. New illustrations, updated statistics, and an extensive bibliography including Internet resources enhance this edition.

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University Press of Colorado

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1607322277

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Understanding Culture

An Introduction to Anthropological Theory

By: Philip Carl Salzman

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Understanding Culture

An Introduction to Anthropological Theory

By: Philip Carl Salzman

Are cows sacred to Indian Hindus because they stand for nature and life, as symbolic analysts explain, or because they pull plows and fertilize the land, providing people with food, as cultural materialists argue? Are witchcraft accusations a scapegoating of the powerless by the elite to maintain their ascendancy, as materialist class theorists argue, or are they social expressions of psychological tensions arising from conflicts in relationships, as functionalist psychological anthropologists have argued? Understanding culture means understanding and appreciating the diverse theories that offer different perspectives on culture. Salzmans Understanding Culture explores six major streams of anthropological theory: interdependence in human life (functionalism); agency in human action (processualism and transactionalism); determining factors (materialism and political economy); coherence in culture (configurationalism and structuralism); transformation through time (history and evolution); and critical advocacy (feminism and postmodernism). Each theoretical approach is initially presented in its own terms, to show its assumptions, aims, and accomplishments, and each is elucidated and illustrated through arguments and ethnographic examples offered by original theorists and practitioners.

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Waveland Press

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1478610115

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Neuroblastoma

By: Carl E. Pochedly

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Neuroblastoma

By: Carl E. Pochedly

The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive review of current knowledge and to give a thoughtful assessment of the many complex issues involved in the diagnosis and treatment of this common malignant solid tumor found in children. This up-to-date publication also reviews new concepts in histogenesis and histopathology of neuroblastoma. Divided into three main sections, this work focuses on tumor biology, clinical management, and prognosis and future perspectives. This fascinating work includes in-depth discussions on neuroblastoma in infancy and the manifestations of this tumor as it affects various organs and various parts of the body. It also provides guidelines for treatment with surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. This ideal resource is loaded with information for all those who care for children with cancer, including pediatric oncologists, medical oncologists, pathologists, radiotherapists, pediatric nurse oncologists and pediatricians.

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CRC Press

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0849301572

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The First-Person Point of View

By: Wolfgang Carl

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The First-Person Point of View

By: Wolfgang Carl

The interest in a better understanding of what is constitutive for being a person is a concern philosophy shares with some of the sciences. The views currently discussed in evolutionary biology and in the neurosciences are very much influenced by traditional philosophical views about the self and self-knowledge, while contemporary philosophical accounts are not considered at all. Such an account will be given by an analysis of three focal elements of the use of the first-person pronoun. These elements have something to do with the faculty of taking a first-person point of view. The conceptual structure of this point of view is explained by comparing it with a second- and third-person point of view. There is an extensive discussion of various views about self-knowledge (Davidson, Bilgrami, Burge), and a new conception of authoritative self-knowledge is established. The first-person point of view is a reflexive attitude which includes various attitudes to one's past and future. These attitudes are necessarily or contingently de se. By bringing into focus the concern for one's future intentions will be discussed as an activity-based attitude, while there are other attitudes, like hope or fear, which are shaped by the acceptance of one's future situations which are not, or not completely under one's control. This view gives rise to a criticism of Frankfurt's notion of Caring.

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Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

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3110362856

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9783110362855

The Encyclopedia of American Prisons

By: Carl Sifakis

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The Encyclopedia of American Prisons

By: Carl Sifakis

Examines the history of prisons in the United States with articles about convict labor, escapes, famous and infamous wardens, fires, notable prisoners, riots, prison society, reformers, terminology, and more.

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Infobase Publishing

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1438129874

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Safety Management Systems in Aviation

By: Alan J. Stolzer,Carl D. Halford,John Joseph Goglia

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Safety Management Systems in Aviation

By: Alan J. Stolzer,Carl D. Halford,John Joseph Goglia

This timely and unique book covers the essential points of SMS. The knowledgeable authors go beyond merely defining it; they discuss the quality management underpinnings of SMS, the four pillars, risk management, reliability engineering, SMS implementation, and the scientific rigor that must be designed into proactive safety.This comprehensive work is designed as a textbook for the student of aviation safety, and is an invaluable reference tool for the SMS practitioner in any segment of aviation.

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Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

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0754673049

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Another Whistle Blower

McGee and Big Pharma Criminals

By: Carl Douglass

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Another Whistle Blower

McGee and Big Pharma Criminals

By: Carl Douglass

Another Whistle Blower is the sixth and final novella of Carl Douglass's McGee series. Pharmacist Cecil Edgington strikes it rich when he joins a pharmaceutical consortium to market a cancer wonder drug. Or is it too good to be true? He learns a little more, begins to suspect much more; and finally, he gets downright scared. That is when he seeks to counsel, assistance, and protection of McGee & Associates. McGee uncovers a vast conspiracy, a dangerous cabal, and a labyrinthine source of riches beyond his greatest imaginations. Cecil has a life-altering decision to make: should he stay with the consortium and get rich? Or should he become a whistleblower and live as a fugitive? That decision is the stuff of a riveting book and a life's lesson.

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Publication Consultants

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1594335958

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The EC Archives: Aces High

By: Irv Werstein,Carl Wessler

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The EC Archives: Aces High

By: Irv Werstein,Carl Wessler

Experience the dangers and thrills of aerial combat with Aces High! This handsome volume collects issues #1-5 of the classic war comic, including unforgettable stories from the all-star artistic lineup of George Evans, Wally Wood, Jack Davis, Bernie Krigstein, Irv Werstein, Carl Wessler, and Jack Oleck. • Aces High issues #1-5, the complete series, in full color! • Features stories drawn by all-star comic artists George Evans, Wally Wood, Jack Davis, and Bernie Krigstein! • Dark Horse reprints the infamous comic series, including all the original ads, text pieces, and letters!

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Dark Horse Comics

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1506709605

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Structure and Meaning in Tonal Music

Festschrift in Honor of Carl Schachter

By: Carl Schachter,L. Poundie Burstein,David Gagné

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Structure and Meaning in Tonal Music

Festschrift in Honor of Carl Schachter

By: Carl Schachter,L. Poundie Burstein,David Gagné

Introduction -- Expression. The two curious moments in Chopin's E-flat major prelude / Charles Burkhart ; Circular motion in Chopin's late B-major nocturne (op. 62, no. 1) / William Rothstein ; Of species counterpoint, gondola songs, and sordid boons / Poundie Burstein -- Theory. The spirit and technique of Schenker pedagogy / David Gagné and Allen Cadwallader ; Prolongational and hierarchical structures in 18th-century theory / Joel Lester ; Thoughts on Schenker's treatment of diminution and repetition in part III of Free composition, and its implications for analysis / Wayne Petty ; Looking at the Urlinie / Hedi Siegel -- Style. Rhythmic displacement in the music of Bill Evans / Steven Larson ; Levels of voice leading in the music of Louis Couperin / Drora Pershing ; The analysis of east Asian music / David Loeb ; Baroque styles and the analysis of baroque music / Channan Willner -- Words and music. Schumann's Das ist ein Flöten und Geigen : conflicts between local and global perspectives / Lauri Suurpaa ; Reinterpreting the past : Brahms's link to Bach in the setting of Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin, from the motet op. 74, no. 1 / Robert Cuckson ; Hinauf strebt's : song study with Carl Schachter / Timothy Jackson ; Intimate immensity in Schubert's The shepherd on the rock / Frank Samarotto -- Form. Tonal conflicts in Haydn's development sections : the role of C major in symphonies nos. 93 and 102 / Mark Anson-Cartwright ; Aspects of structure in Bach's F-minor fugue, WTC II / William Renwick ; The andante from Mozart's symphony no. 40, K. 5

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1576471128

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Unapologetic Theology

A Christian Voice in a Pluralistic Conversation

By: William Carl Placher

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Unapologetic Theology

A Christian Voice in a Pluralistic Conversation

By: William Carl Placher

In Unapologetic Theology, William Placher examines religion and the search for truth in a pluralistic society. Among the issues he considers are science and its relation to belief, dialogue among various religions, and the theological method.

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Westminster John Knox Press

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0664250645

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Rings and Things and a Fine Array of Twentieth Century Associative Algebra

By: Carl Clifton Faith

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Rings and Things and a Fine Array of Twentieth Century Associative Algebra

By: Carl Clifton Faith

This book surveys more than 125 years of aspects of associative algebras, especially ring and module theory. It is the first to probe so extensively such a wealth of historical development. Moreover, the author brings the reader up to date, in particular through his report on the subject in the second half of the twentieth century. Included in the book are certain categorical properties from theorems of Frobenius and Stickelberger on the primary decomposition of finite Abelian formulations of the latter by Krull, Goldman, and others; Maschke's theorem on the representation theory of finite groups over a field; and the fundamental theorems of Wedderburn on the structure of finite dimensional algebras Goldie, and others. A special feature of the book is the in-depth study of rings with chain condition on annihilator ideals pioneered by Noether, Artin, and Jacobson and refined and extended by many later mathematicians. Two of the author's prior works, Algebra: Rings, Modules and Categories, I and II (Springer-Verlag, 1973), are devoted to the development of modern associative algebra and ring and module theory. Those bibliography of over 1,600 references and is exhaustively indexed. In addition to the mathematical survey, the author gives candid and descriptive impressions of the last half of the twentieth century in ''Part II: Snapshots of fellow graduate students at the University of Kentucky and at Purdue, Faith discusses his Fulbright-Nato Postdoctoral at Heidelberg and at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) at Princeton, his year as a visiting scholar at Berkeley, and the many acquaintances he met there and in subsequent travels in India, Europe, and most recently, Barcelona. Comments on the first edition: ''Researchers in algebra should find it both full references as to the origin and development of the theorem ... I know of no other work in print which does this as thoroughly and as broadly.'' --John O'Neill, University of Detroit at Mercy '' 'Part II: Snapshots of Mathematicians of my age and younger will relish reading 'Snapshots'.'' --James A. Huckaba, University of Missouri-Columbia

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American Mathematical Soc.

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0821836722

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Marylebone Lives

Rogues, romantics and rebels - character studies of locals since the eighteenth century

By: Mark Riddaway,Carl Upsall

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Marylebone Lives

Rogues, romantics and rebels - character studies of locals since the eighteenth century

By: Mark Riddaway,Carl Upsall

Marylebone has been home to its fair share of rogues, villains and eccentrics, and their stories are told here. The authors also want to remind the reader that alongside the glamour of Society, there has also been hardship and squalor in the parish, as was graphically illustrated in Charles Booth's poverty maps of London in 1889. Over the past 10 years the Marylebone Journal has printed historical essays on the people, places, and events that have helped shape the character of the area. Some are commemorated with a blue plaque, but many are not. This is not a check-list of the grandees of Marylebone, though plenty appear in these pages. The essays have been grouped into themes of: history, politicians and warriors, culture and sport (from pop music and television to high art), love and marriage (stories from romance to acrimonious divorce), criminals, science and medicine, buildings and places, and the mad bad and dangerous to know ‒ those whose stories don't fit a convenient box but are too good not to tell.

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Spiramus Press Ltd

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1910151033

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Buckley

William F. Buckley Jr. and the Rise of American Conservatism

By: Carl T. Bogus

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William F. Buckley Jr. and the Rise of American Conservatism

By: Carl T. Bogus

“This is an insightful book that will please anyone interested in midcentury American history and politics. Anyone serious about political philosophy will learn from it. Highly recommended.” -Library Journal (starred review) William F. Buckley Jr. was the foremost architect of the conservative movement that transformed American politics between the 1960s and the end of the century. When Buckley launched National Review in 1955, conservatism was a beleaguered, fringe segment of the Republican Party. Three decades later Ronald Reagan-who credited National Review with shaping his beliefs-was in the White House. Buckley and his allies devised a new-model conservatism that replaced traditional ideals of Edmund Burke with a passionate belief in the free market; religious faith; and an aggressive stance on foreign policy. Buckley's TV show, Firing Line, and his campaign for mayor of New York City made him a celebrity; his wit and zest for combat made conservatism fun. But Buckley was far more than a controversialist. Deploying his uncommon charm, shrewdly recruiting allies, quashing ideological competitors, and refusing to compromise on core principles, he almost single-handedly transformed conservatism from a set of retrograde attitudes into a revolutionary force.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1608193551

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Where There's a Will, There's a Way

By: Carl J. Barger

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Where There's a Will, There's a Way

By: Carl J. Barger

Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way Ma was a crafty lady who had been taught well by her father and mother, Elias Samuel Totten and Nancy Jane Bradford Totten. She learned to cook, sew, plow, hoe, pick cotton, do housework, and dry apples and peaches for fried pies. She worked like a man. She could plow behind a mule as well as most men. She could also pull her weight in using a crosscut saw for cutting logs and firewood for the fireplace, kitchen cook stove, and the big iron potbelly heating stove that heated our house. In Carl J. Barger’s latest book, Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way, he writes of growing up in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains in Cleburne County, Arkansas. He relates his struggles and triumphs as the ninth child in a family of eleven children born during the Great Depression to Edward and Mamie Ann Totten Barger of Higden, Arkansas. Growing up in the small community of Higden, population 122, he experienced poverty as well as a thirst for knowledge and understanding, always dreaming of a better life. He remembers lying awake at night listening to his mother crying, while she wondered where the family’s next meal was coming from. His Pa would say, “Mamie, I’m going to take care of that. Don’t you worry!” Barger includes the people who made a difference in his life; people who challenged him, motivated him, and influenced the man he became. He gives credit where credit is due. Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way was written to inspire others who are struggling, not knowing what the future holds for them.

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Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency

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1618974327

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A Colorado History, 10th Edition

By: Maxine Benson,Duane A. Smith,Carl Ubbelohde

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A Colorado History, 10th Edition

By: Maxine Benson,Duane A. Smith,Carl Ubbelohde

For fifty years, A Colorado History has provided a comprehensive and accessible panoramic history of the Centennial State. From the arrival of the Paleo-Indians to contemporary times, this enlarged edition leads readers on an extraordinary exploration of a remarkable place. "A Colorado History has been, since its first appearance in 1965, widely recognized as an exemplary work of its kind." --The Colorado Magazine Experience Colorado with this new, enlarged edition of A Colorado History. For fifty years, the authors of this preeminent resource have led readers on an extraordinary exploration of how the state has changed—and how it has stayed the same. From the arrival of Paleo-Indians in the Mesa Verde region to the fast pace of the twenty-first century, A Colorado History covers the political, economic, cultural, and environmental issues, along with the fascinating events and characters, that have shaped this dynamic state. In print for fifty years, this distinctive examination of the Centennial State is a must-read for history buffs, students, researchers—or anyone—interested in the remarkable place called Colorado.

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Graphic Arts Books

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087108323X

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Ethics and Science

An Introduction

By: Adam Briggle,Carl Mitcham

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Ethics and Science

An Introduction

By: Adam Briggle,Carl Mitcham

This book explores ethical issues at the interfaces of science, policy, religion and technology, cultivating the skills for critical analysis.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521878411

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Lacanian Psychoanalysis and Eastern Orthodox Christian Anthropology in Dialogue

By: Carl Waitz,Theresa Tisdale

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Lacanian Psychoanalysis and Eastern Orthodox Christian Anthropology in Dialogue

By: Carl Waitz,Theresa Tisdale

This book vigorously engages Lacan with a spiritual tradition that has yet to be thoroughly addressed within psychoanalytic literature—the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition. The book offers a unique engagement with a faith system that highlights and extends analytic thinking. For those in formation within the Orthodox tradition, this book brings psychoanalytic insights to bear on matters of faith that may at times seem opaque or difficult to understand. Ultimately, the authors seek to elicit in the reader the reflective and contemplative posture of Orthodoxy, as well as the listening ear of analysis, while considering the human subject. This work is relevant and important for those training in psychoanalysis and Orthodox theology or ministry, as well as for those interested in the intersection between psychoanalysis and religion.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000467430

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Introduction to Intelligence Studies

By: Carl J. Jensen, III,David H. McElreath,Melissa Graves

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Introduction to Intelligence Studies

By: Carl J. Jensen, III,David H. McElreath,Melissa Graves

Introduction to Intelligence Studies (third edition) provides an overview of the US intelligence community, to include its history, organization, and function. Since the attacks of 9/11, the United States Intelligence Community (IC) has undergone an extensive overhaul. This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of intelligence and security issues, defining critical terms and reviewing the history of intelligence as practiced in the United States. Designed in a practical sequence, the book begins with the basics of intelligence, progresses through its history, describes best practices, and explores the way the intelligence community looks and operates today. The authors examine the "pillars" of the American intelligence system—collection, analysis, counterintelligence, and covert operations—and demonstrate how these work together to provide "decision advantage." The book offers equal treatment to the functions of the intelligence world—balancing coverage on intelligence collection, counterintelligence, information management, critical thinking, and decision-making. It also covers such vital issues as laws and ethics, writing and briefing for the intelligence community, and the emerging threats and challenges that intelligence professionals will face in the future. This revised and updated third edition addresses issues such as the growing influence of Russia and China, the recent history of the Trump and Biden administrations and the IC, and the growing importance of the cyber world in the intelligence enterprise. This book will be essential reading for students of intelligence studies, US national security, foreign policy and International Relations in general.

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1000631664

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Pastoralists

Equality, Hierarchy, And The State

By: Philip Carl Salzman

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Pastoralists

Equality, Hierarchy, And The State

By: Philip Carl Salzman

Drawing upon the author's extensive field research among pastoral peoples in the Middle East, India, and the Mediterranean, and on more than 30 years of comparative study of pastoralists around the world, Pastoralists is an authoritative synthesis of the varieties of pastoral life. At an ethnographic level, the concise volume provides detailed analyses of divergent types of pastoral societies, including segmentary tribes, tribal chiefdoms, and peasant pastoralists. At the same time, it addresses a set of substantive theoretical issues: ecological and cultural variation, equality and inequality, hierarchy and the basis of power, and state power and resistance. The book validates "pastoralists" as a conceptual category even as it reveals the diversity of societies, subsistence strategies, and power arrangements subsumed by that term.

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Routledge

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0429978081

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The Time Hunters

By: Carl Ashmore

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The Time Hunters

By: Carl Ashmore

Becky Mellor is a typical thirteen-year old girl. She likes Facebook, gossiping and plenty of sleep. When she and her brother, Joe, are invited to stay with their 'loony' Uncle Percy at his stately home, Bowen Hall, she thinks it'll be the worst summer ever. Her mind soon changes when she sees Uncle Percy and his mysterious groundsman, Will Shakelock, performing a tooth extraction on Milly, a Sabre-tooth tiger...So begins a thrilling time travelling adventure that leads Becky, Joe, Uncle Percy and Will to Victorian England, Ancient Greece and Jurassic London in the search for the legendary Golden Fleece"--Page [4] of cover.

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Segregation

A Global History of Divided Cities

By: Carl H. Nightingale

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Segregation

A Global History of Divided Cities

By: Carl H. Nightingale

When we think of segregation, what often comes to mind is apartheid South Africa, or the American South in the age of Jim Crow—two societies fundamentally premised on the concept of the separation of the races. But as Carl H. Nightingale shows us in this magisterial history, segregation is everywhere, deforming cities and societies worldwide. Starting with segregation’s ancient roots, and what the archaeological evidence reveals about humanity’s long-standing use of urban divisions to reinforce political and economic inequality, Nightingale then moves to the world of European colonialism. It was there, he shows, segregation based on color—and eventually on race—took hold; the British East India Company, for example, split Calcutta into “White Town” and “Black Town.” As we follow Nightingale’s story around the globe, we see that division replicated from Hong Kong to Nairobi, Baltimore to San Francisco, and more. The turn of the twentieth century saw the most aggressive segregation movements yet, as white communities almost everywhere set to rearranging whole cities along racial lines. Nightingale focuses closely on two striking examples: Johannesburg, with its state-sponsored separation, and Chicago, in which the goal of segregation was advanced by the more subtle methods of real estate markets and housing policy. For the first time ever, the majority of humans live in cities, and nearly all those cities bear the scars of segregation. This unprecedented, ambitious history lays bare our troubled past, and sets us on the path to imagining the better, more equal cities of the future.

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University of Chicago Press

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022637971X

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The Censor's Hand

The Misregulation of Human-Subject Research

By: Carl E. Schneider

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The Censor's Hand

The Misregulation of Human-Subject Research

By: Carl E. Schneider

An argument that the system of boards that license human-subject research is so fundamentally misconceived that it inevitably does more harm than good. Medical and social progress depend on research with human subjects. When that research is done in institutions getting federal money, it is regulated (often minutely) by federally required and supervised bureaucracies called “institutional review boards” (IRBs). Do—can—these IRBs do more harm than good? In The Censor's Hand, Schneider addresses this crucial but long-unasked question. Schneider answers the question by consulting a critical but ignored experience—the law's learning about regulation—and by amassing empirical evidence that is scattered around many literatures. He concludes that IRBs were fundamentally misconceived. Their usefulness to human subjects is doubtful, but they clearly delay, distort, and deter research that can save people's lives, soothe their suffering, and enhance their welfare. IRBs demonstrably make decisions poorly. They cannot be expected to make decisions well, for they lack the expertise, ethical principles, legal rules, effective procedures, and accountability essential to good regulation. And IRBs are censors in the place censorship is most damaging—universities. In sum, Schneider argues that IRBs are bad regulation that inescapably do more harm than good. They were an irreparable mistake that should be abandoned so that research can be conducted properly and regulated sensibly.

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MIT Press

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0262028913

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9780262028912

The Letters of Gertrude Stein and Carl Van Vechten, 1913-1946

By: Gertrude Stein,Carl Van Vechten

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The Letters of Gertrude Stein and Carl Van Vechten, 1913-1946

By: Gertrude Stein,Carl Van Vechten

This monumental collection of correspondence between Gertrude Stein and critic, novelist, and photographer Carl Van Vechten provides crucial insight into Stein's life, art, and artistic milieu as well as Van Vechten's support of major cultural projects, such as the Harlem Renaissance. From their first meeting in 1913, Stein and Van Vechten formed a unique and powerful relationship, and Van Vechten worked vigorously to publish and promote Stein's work. Existing biographies of Stein--including her own autobiographical writings--omit a great deal about her experiences and thought. They lack the ordinary detail of what Stein called "daily everyday living" the immediate concerns, objects, people, and places that were the grist for her writing. These letters not only vividly represent those details but also showcase Stein and Van Vechten's private selves as writers. Edward Burns's extensive annotations include detailed cross-referencing of source materials.

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Columbia University Press

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0231063091

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9780231063098

XXVI Olympiad

By: Carl Posey

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XXVI Olympiad

By: Carl Posey

XXVI Olympiad, the twenty-fourth volume in The Olympic Century series, begins with the celebration of the centenary of the modern Olympic movement at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games. Atlanta played host to a then-record 197 nations, many of which did not exist when the modern Olympics began in 1896.The Atlanta Games were an Olympics of firsts: they were the first Summer Games since 1920 that were not celebrated in the same year as the Winter Games, and 14 nations would win their first-ever Olympic medal in Atlanta. The book profiles heroes of the Games like sprinter Deon Hemming, who won the first ever gold medal for Jamaica, and the US women's soccer team, which claimed gold in the first Olympic tournament for women in that sport. Other athletes profiled include Canadian sprinter Donovan Bailey, who won the dramatic 100-metre final in a world record time of 9.84 seconds, then went on to add another gold in the 4x100 relay. The book also recounts the tragic bombing of Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta during the Games that killed two people and injured 111 others.Following Atlanta, the book explores the 1998 Winter Games of Nagano, Japan. It profiles stars like 15-year-old American figure skater Tara Lipinski, who became the youngest ever Winter Olympic champion in an individual event, and Norwegian cross-country skier Bjorn Daehlie, who won three golds to take his personal total to eight from three Games.Juan Antonio Samaranch, former President of the International Olympic Committee, called The Olympic Century, "e;The most comprehensive history of the Olympic games ever published"e;.

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eBook Partnership

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1987944232

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9781987944235

Understanding Female Offenders

Psychopathy, Criminal Behavior, Assessment, and Treatment

By: Jason M. Smith,Carl B. Gacono,Ted B. Cunliffe

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Understanding Female Offenders

Psychopathy, Criminal Behavior, Assessment, and Treatment

By: Jason M. Smith,Carl B. Gacono,Ted B. Cunliffe

According to the Sentencing Project, between 1980 and 2017, the number of incarcerated women increased by more than 750%, rising from a total of 26,378 in 1980 to 225,060 in 2017 and the number continues to rise. Dealing with incarcerated women and specifically psychopathic women can be challenging. Understanding Female Offenders: Psychopathy, Criminal Behavior, Assessment, and Treatment provides readers with a better conceptualization of the psychopathic/non-psychopathic female. This includes better ways of interviewing, assessing, and treating these women, and clinical caveats with case examples to assist with clinical applications. This is the only comprehensive resource that provides specific knowledge about female offenders, particularly on female psychopathy and assessment. - Describes the differences between ASPD and psychopathic women and men - Presents PCL-R, Rorschach, and PAI data on female offenders, female psychopaths, and female sex offenders - Reviews the current literature on female psychopathy studies - Provides in-depth female offender case studies - Discusses common biases in diagnosing, treating, and assessing in forensic settings with female offenders

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Academic Press

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0128225858

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9780128225851

Monetary Theory and Policy

By: Carl E. Walsh

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Monetary Theory and Policy

By: Carl E. Walsh

An overview of recent theoretical and policy-related developments in monetary economics.

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MIT Press

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0262232316

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9780262232319

A Biographical Dictionary of People in Engineering

From the Earliest Records Until 2000

By: Carl W. Hall

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A Biographical Dictionary of People in Engineering

From the Earliest Records Until 2000

By: Carl W. Hall

This book lists the work and contributions of thousands of people from many countries, representing numerous fields of endeavor, over many centuries. This work contains the necrologies (names, dates, and a brief biography) up to the year 2000 of people involved in engineering and invention literature. This book is a must for reference collections and those in the media who cover the field of engineering advancement.

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Purdue University Press

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1557534594

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9781557534590

Safety Management Systems in Aviation

By: Professor Alan J Stolzer,Mr Carl D Halford,Mr John J Goglia

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Safety Management Systems in Aviation

By: Professor Alan J Stolzer,Mr Carl D Halford,Mr John J Goglia

While some countries have been engaged in Safety Management System (SMS) programs for a few years, it is still non-existent in many other countries. In this second edition of Safety Management Systems in Aviation, the authors have extensively updated relevant sections to reflect developments since the original book of 2008. New sections include: a brief history of FAA initiatives to establish SMS, data-driven safety studies, developing a system description, SMS in a flight school, and measuring SMS effectiveness.

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Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

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1472431782

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9781472431783

Urbane and Rustic England

Cultural Ties and Social Spheres in the Provinces 1660-1780

By: Carl B. Estabrook

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Urbane and Rustic England

Cultural Ties and Social Spheres in the Provinces 1660-1780

By: Carl B. Estabrook

The rapid growth and renewed vitality of English cities and towns in the century after 1660 was remarkable. But what was the effect of this urban renaissance on villages and those ordinary people whose roots were in the countryside?

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Manchester University Press

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0719053196

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9780719053191

A Colorado History

By: Carl Ubbelohde,Maxine Benson,Duane A. Smith

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A Colorado History

By: Carl Ubbelohde,Maxine Benson,Duane A. Smith

For forty years, A Colorado History has provided a comprehensive and accessible panoramic history of the Centennial State. From the arrival of the Paleo-Indians to contemporary times, this enlarged edition leads readers on an extraordinary exploration of a remarkable place.

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0871089424

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9780871089427

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