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Emergent U.S. Literatures

From Multiculturalism to Cosmopolitanism in the Late Twentieth Century

By: Cyrus Patell

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Emergent U.S. Literatures

From Multiculturalism to Cosmopolitanism in the Late Twentieth Century

By: Cyrus Patell

Emergent U.S. Literatures introduces readers to the foundational writers and texts produced by four literary traditions associated with late-twentieth-century US multiculturalism. Examining writing by Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and gay and lesbian Americans after 1968, Cyrus R. K. Patell compares and historicizes what might be characterized as the minority literatures within “U.S. minority literature.” Drawing on recent theories of cosmopolitanism, Patell presents methods for mapping the overlapping concerns of the texts and authors of these literatures during the late twentieth century. He discusses the ways in which literary marginalization and cultural hybridity combine to create the grounds for literature that is truly “emergent” in Raymond Williams’s sense of the term—literature that produces “new meanings and values, new practices, new relationships and kinds of relationships” in tension with the dominant, mainstream culture of the United States. By enabling us to see the American literary canon through the prism of hybrid identities and cultures, these texts require us to reevaluate what it means to write (and read) in the American grain. Emergent U.S. Literatures gives readers a sense of how these foundational texts work as aesthetic objects—rather than merely as sociological documents—crafted in dialogue with the canonical tradition of so-called “American Literature,” as it existed in the late twentieth century, as well as in dialogue with each other.

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NYU Press

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1479804495

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Cross Cultural Awareness and Social Justice in Counseling

By: Cyrus Marcellus Ellis,Jon Carlson

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Cross Cultural Awareness and Social Justice in Counseling

By: Cyrus Marcellus Ellis,Jon Carlson

Clinicians find themselves encountering clients from highly diverse backgrounds more often, increasing the need for a knowledge of cross-cultural competencies. This book addresses the unique needs and relevant issues in working with a specific population, such as women, men, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Spanish-speaking clients.

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363

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Taylor & Francis

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1135918708

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Sentencing and Society

International Perspectives

By: Cyrus Tata,Neil Hutton

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Sentencing and Society

International Perspectives

By: Cyrus Tata,Neil Hutton

Combining the latest work of leading sentencing and punishment scholars from twelve different countries, this major new international volume answers key questions in the study of sentencing and society. It presents not only a rigorous examination of the latest legal and empirical research from around the world, but also reveals the workings of sentencing within society and as a social practice. Traditionally, work in the field of sentencing has been dominated by legal and philosophical approaches. Distinctively, this volume provides a more sociological approach to sentencing: so allowing previously unanswered questions to be addressed and new questions to be opened. This extensive collection is drawn from around one third of the papers presented at the First International Conference on Sentencing and Society. Almost without exception, the chapters have been revised, cross-referenced and updated. The overall themes and findings of the international volume are set out by the opening "Introduction" and the closing "Reflections" chapters. Research findings on particular penal policy questions are balanced with an analysis of fundamental conceptual issues, making this international volume essential reading for: sentencing and punishment scholars, criminal justice policy-makers, and graduate students.

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631

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Taylor & Francis

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1351901109

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Negative Liberties

Morrison, Pynchon, and the Problem of Liberal Ideology

By: Cyrus R. K. Patell

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Negative Liberties

Morrison, Pynchon, and the Problem of Liberal Ideology

By: Cyrus R. K. Patell

DIVA revisionary view of the history of liberalism in the USA, and an assessment of its viability in the present./div

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268

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Duke University Press

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0822326698

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9780822326694

Sketches of Western North Carolina Illustrating Principally the Revolutionary Period of Mecklenburg, Rowan, Lincoln and Adjoining Counties

By: Cyrus L Hunter

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Sketches of Western North Carolina Illustrating Principally the Revolutionary Period of Mecklenburg, Rowan, Lincoln and Adjoining Counties

By: Cyrus L Hunter

This work consists almost entirely of biographical sketches of Revolutionary War officers and soldiers from the North Carolina counties of Burke, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, and Wilkes, with considerable information on them and extensive genealogies of their families. Hunter uses a county-by-county arrangement to portray, in toto, a history of the Revolutionary War in the western and southwestern half of the state. The chapter on Cleveland County, with its references to the American commanders at the Battle of King's Mountain, is of particular interest to students of the Revolutionary War. With an Added Index of Names.

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394

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Genealogical Publishing Com

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0806379774

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9780806379777

The easy detox & healing book

Mindset, exercise, lifestyle & health

By: Cyrus Oh

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The easy detox & healing book

Mindset, exercise, lifestyle & health

By: Cyrus Oh

There's a saying that 'Health is the greatest wealth.' Being healthy is essential for doing anything well. Unfortunately, many people live with various physical and mental health issues. In this book, an energetic and mentally sharp author shares easy methods for mindset, exercise, lifestyle, and various health management techniques, based on his and his family's experiences drawing on expert sources. Readers will discover various ways to maintain and restore health with relatively less investment of money and time. Remember, lost money or jobs can be regained, but regaining lost health is not always easy. This book will be your healthiest companion on the journey to a vibrant '120-year life'!

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펜립

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9791198283092

Music Education in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance

By: Susan Forscher Weiss,Russell E. Murray, Jr.,Cynthia J. Cyrus

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Music Education in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance

By: Susan Forscher Weiss,Russell E. Murray, Jr.,Cynthia J. Cyrus

What were the methods and educational philosophies of music teachers in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance? What did students study? What were the motivations of teacher and student? Contributors to this volume address these topics and other -- including gender, social status, and the role of the Church -- to better understand the identities of music teachers and students from 650 to 1650 in Western Europe. This volume provides an expansive view of the beginnings of music pedagogy, and shows how the act of learning was embedded in the broader context of the early Western art music tradition.

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Indiana University Press

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0253004551

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9780253004550

Globalization and the Decline of American Power

The Political Economy of the American Fall

By: Cyrus Bina

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Globalization and the Decline of American Power

The Political Economy of the American Fall

By: Cyrus Bina

This book explores America’s decline as a global power, arguing that the implosion of Pax Americana was initiated by the process of globalization, preceding the collapse of the Soviet Union by nearly a decade. The era of Pax Americana, and with it American hegemony, is conclusively passed, and will not return in current global conditions. There is a stark contrast between the present epoch and the postwar era of American hegemony (1945–1979) in which the United States, at least outside of the Soviet sphere of influence, largely managed the international economy and reigned over international politics and relations. Drawing on both theoretical and empirical evidence, this book shows that the era of globalization unleashed forces—social, political, and economic—which broke down the status quo of American hegemony. Author Cyrus Bina also establishes that since the Iranian Revolution (1979), US involvement throughout the Middle East, in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, Yemen, and now notably in Ukraine has been motivated by the freefall of American hegemony and an attempt to get it back by direct or indirect military force. Bina utilizes these contexts for wider analysis and critique of a number of theories commonly used to analyze economy, polity, geopolitical, and dynamics of crisis and social change in capitalism. This book will be of great interest to students, academics, and policymakers on subjects of Economics, International Relations, Global Studies, International Political Economy, Political Geography, Sociology, and postwar History.

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280

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Taylor & Francis

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1351136763

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9781351136761

The emperor of review

Introducing fun & useful smartphone apps & internet sites

By: Cyrus Oh

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The emperor of review

Introducing fun & useful smartphone apps & internet sites

By: Cyrus Oh

In the fiercely competitive digital age, 'know-where' is essential for survival. If you are unaware of effective search techniques and the best use of smartphone apps and websites, you're the slowest turtle in the race of life. But this book transforms even those who consider themselves turtles into smart, swift eagles! It introduces powerful tools (some of the best and most popular apps and websites in the world) that can improve almost every aspect of life, from work efficiency and convenience to learning, self-development, hobbies, and entertainment. This book may be small, but the value it can bring is immense. It will be your booster for quick and powerful achievements!

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232

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펜립

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ISBN 13

9791198845948

Habeas Data

Privacy vs. the Rise of Surveillance Tech

By: Cyrus Farivar

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Habeas Data

Privacy vs. the Rise of Surveillance Tech

By: Cyrus Farivar

A book about what the Cambridge Analytica scandal shows: That surveillance and data privacy is every citizens’ concern An important look at how 50 years of American privacy law is inadequate for the today's surveillance technology, from acclaimed Ars Technica senior business editor Cyrus Farivar. Until the 21st century, most of our activities were private by default, public only through effort; today anything that touches digital space has the potential (and likelihood) to remain somewhere online forever. That means all of the technologies that have made our lives easier, faster, better, and/or more efficient have also simultaneously made it easier to keep an eye on our activities. Or, as we recently learned from reports about Cambridge Analytica, our data might be turned into a propaganda machine against us. In 10 crucial legal cases, Habeas Data explores the tools of surveillance that exist today, how they work, and what the implications are for the future of privacy.

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305

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Melville House

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1612196470

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9781612196473

Discovery DMPK Quick Guide

Guide to Data Interpretation and integration

By: S. Cyrus Khojasteh,Harvey Wong,Donglu Zhang,Cornelis E.C.A. Hop

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Discovery DMPK Quick Guide

Guide to Data Interpretation and integration

By: S. Cyrus Khojasteh,Harvey Wong,Donglu Zhang,Cornelis E.C.A. Hop

This book is intended for a broad readership, in particular, those working or interested in drug discovery coming from various disciplines such as medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics, bioanalysis, clinical sciences, biochemistry, pharmaceutics, and toxicology. It provides, for the first time, a completely integrated look at multiple aspects of ADME sciences (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) in a summary format that is clear, concise, and self-explanatory. DMPK in Drug Discovery - Guide to Data Interpretation and integration leverages the prior knowledge from the first book that covers the basics of each concept (Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics Quick Guide). This reference book is meant to be used day to day and provides many useful tables (used for data interpretation), figures, and case studies that can facilitate drug discovery. The case studies are intended to be short and relevant to the topic discussed and present another dimension to the discussions.

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Springer Nature

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3031106911

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9783031106910

Retirement’S Agony, Adventure, Fun, and Exasperation

By: Cyrus Tahernia, MD

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Retirement’S Agony, Adventure, Fun, and Exasperation

By: Cyrus Tahernia, MD

This book consists of twelve chapters. Each chapter portrays a different era of the authors life during his retirement. The manuscript actually is a continuation and supplement to a memoir that was published several years ago. These chapters demonstrate the tide and ebb of the authors life, which the author endured, associated with the tumultuous nature of his life, manifested by his and his familys numerous health problems. These usually, but not always, pop up during later age, coincidental with the retirement period. This time describes why he has entitled his book Retirements Agony, Adventure, Fun, and Exasperation. This period is associated with some misery, as well as the fun and the joyous time of life. This span makes him question the meaning of golden age. On the other hand, it gives him an opportunity to spend more time with his family and doing the things that were not feasible during his hectic personal and professional work. The author realized it is of paramount importance to keep himself busy with numerous trips to the exotic parts of this world. This is why the author started to make several adventures: to write books about the continuous itinerary of his life, which entails numerous cruises and trips to exciting events such as his silver and golden anniversary, while enjoying watching his grandchildrens (a bundle of joys) growth and development. One caveat about this era of his life is going through a lot of misdiagnosis by esteemed colleagues and being exposed to many unethical jargons and unjustified procedures and experimental tests. But we must remember that medical professionals, while delivering good care to their patients, are poor patients themselves of medical care providers. This does not mean that we do not have an access to good-mannered, well-experienced, and astute care providers, albeit, unfortunately, not many of them are around at the present time. Therefore, like a roller coaster, he has good and bad and up and down spans of his retirement. Our society has gone through an enormous number of changes that we have ever imagined and/or predicted a decade ago, such as IT and the new discoveries and peculiar behaviors. Remember, retirement is not the end of life but something we must look forward to. Dont retire if you do not have many hobbies and you are enjoying your job. This is one of the many reasons the author opted for the title of this manuscript to be Retirements Agony, Adventure, Fun, and Exasperation. The author is retired officially but not functionally, for he is writing, attending different medical conferences, doing daily exercises, and getting involved in the fascinating knowledge in the field of anthropology. Remember, for your own sanity, you must stay active in society and avoid social isolation, which is a killer. The author is not only doing quite a bit of research and study about anthropology but also is getting involved in the domains of lifestyle, politics, and especially, domestic and foreign policies. This is why he has allocated one of the longest chapters of the book (chapter 12) to this subject, which comprises contemporary and hot topics of todays events and what exactly is going on in our beloved country, in Europe and, especially, in the Middle East dilemma, and last but not least, in the African hemisphere. It is concluded that altogether now, retirement age is nothing but a number. You are only as old as you feel. The environment aggravates everything in your retirement, from insomnia to indigestion and many other problems, but you have to learn how to cope with them.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1514432757

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9781514432754

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Sketches of Western North Carolina Illustrating Principally the Revolutionary Period of Mecklenburg, Rowan, Lincoln and Adjoining Counties

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