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Jack Ruby

The Many Faces of Oswald's Assassin

By: Danny Fingeroth

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Jack Ruby

The Many Faces of Oswald's Assassin

By: Danny Fingeroth

Jack Ruby changed history with one bold, violent action: killing accused presidential assassin Lee Harvey Oswald on live TV two days after the November 22, 1963, murder of President John F. Kennedy. But who was Jack Ruby—and how did he come to be in that spot on that day? As we approach the sixtieth anniversaries of the murders of Kennedy and Oswald, Jack Ruby's motives are as maddeningly ambiguous today as they were the day that he pulled the trigger. The fascinating yet frustrating thing about Ruby is that there is evidence to paint him as at least two different people. Much of his life story points to him as bumbling, vain, violent, and neurotic; a product of the grinding poverty of Chicago's Jewish ghetto; a man barely able to make a living or sustain a relationship with anyone besides his dogs. By the same token, evidence exists of Jack Ruby as cagey and competent, perhaps not a mastermind, but a useful pawn of the Mob and of both the police and the FBI; someone capable of running numerous legal, illegal, and semi-legal enterprises, including smuggling arms and vehicles to both sides in the Cuban revolution; someone capable of acting as middleman in bribery schemes to have imprisoned Mob figures set free. Cultural historian Danny Fingeroth's research includes a new, in-depth interview with Rabbi Hillel Silverman, the legendary Dallas clergyman who visited Ruby regularly in prison and who was witness to Ruby's descent into madness. Fingeroth also conducted interviews with Ruby family members and associates. The book's findings will catapult you into a trip through a house of historical mirrors. At its end, perhaps Jack Ruby's assault on history will begin to make sense. And perhaps we will understand how Oswald's assassin led us to the world we live in today.

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Chicago Review Press

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1641609141

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9781641609142

Unmasking Administrative Evil

By: Guy B. Adams,Danny L. Balfour

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Unmasking Administrative Evil

By: Guy B. Adams,Danny L. Balfour

Unmasking Administrative Evil discusses the overlooked relationship between evil and public administration, as well as other fields and professions in public life. The authors argue that the tendency toward administrative evil, as manifested in acts of dehumanization and genocide, is deeply woven into the identity of public administration, as well as other fields and professions in public life. The common characteristic of administrative evil is that ordinary people within their normal professional and administrative roles can engage in acts of evil without being aware that they are doing anything wrong. Under conditions of moral inversion, people may even view their evil activity as good. In an age when "bureaucrat bashing" is fashionable, this book seeks to move beyond such superficial critiques and lay the groundwork for a more ethical and democratic public life, one that recognizes its potential for evil and thereby creates greater possibilities for avoiding the hidden pathways that lead to state-sponsored dehumanization and destruction. Although social scientists generally do not discuss "evil" in an academic setting, there is no denying that it has existed in public administration throughout history. Hundreds of millions of human beings have died as a direct or indirect consequence of state-sponsored violence. This book argues that administrative evil, or destructiveness, is part of the identity of all modern public administration (as it is part of psychoanalytic study at the individual level). Furthermore, evil has been largely suppressed or ignored despite, or perhaps because of, its profound and far-reaching implications for the field. From the Holocaust to the "white lie," evil exists on a continuum, and the way along that continuum begins on the proverbial "slippery slope." We prefer to think of horrible eruptions of evil, such as Adolf Hitler, as occurring at a particular historical moment and within specific extraordinary cultural contexts. Yet, we have a long history in the United States of public lynchings, syphilis/radiation/LSD experiments within our military, and police brutality in our cities while public administrators have looked on, even participated. The Holocaust was such a massive administrative undertaking, we must consider whether modern public administration may be at its most effective and efficient when it is engaged in programs of dehumanization and destruction. Constructing a positive future for public administration requires a willingness to deal with the disturbing aspects of the field′s history, identity, and practices. Rather than viewing events such as genocide as isolated or aberrant historical events, the authors show how the forces that unleashed such events are part of modernity and are thus present in all contemporary public organizations. This book is not an exercise in bureaucrat-bashing. It goes beyond superficial critique of public affairs and lays the groundwork for building a more effective and humane profession.

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SAGE Publications

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1506318886

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9781506318882

Unmasking Administrative Evil

By: Danny L. Balfour,Guy B. Adams,Ashley E. Nickels

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Unmasking Administrative Evil

By: Danny L. Balfour,Guy B. Adams,Ashley E. Nickels

The relationship between evil and public affairs, as well as other fields and professions in public life, has come to the fore as institutions of government seek new ways to operate in an environment of extreme mistrust. Unmasking Administrative Evil, 5th Edition argues that the tendency toward administrative evil, as manifested in acts of dehumanization and genocide, is deeply woven into the identity of public affairs. Indeed, ordinary people may simply act appropriately in their organizational role—in essence, just doing what those around them would agree they should be doing—and at the same time, participate in what a critical and reasonable observer, usually well after the fact, would call evil. Even worse, under conditions of moral inversion, ordinary people can all too easily engage in acts of administrative evil while believing that what they are doing is not only correct, but in fact, good. This 5th edition offers important updates, including: A thorough discussion of contemporary virtue ethics as the field has evolved to offer an alternative to technical/rational ethics. An all-new three-part structure (What is Administrative Evil?, History and Cases, and The Future of Ethics in Praetorian Times) designed to aid in course organization and instruction. All-new cases, including an examination of the Flint water disaster, to provide contemporary examples of how populations can be marginalized and harmed by administrative processes that are blind to their consequences until it is too late. Laying the groundwork for a more ethical and democratic public life – one that recognizes its potential for evil, and avoids state-sponsored dehumanization and destruction – Unmasking Administrative Evil, 5th Edition is required reading for all students of administrative ethics and public service ethics, as well those in other administrative sciences.

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Routledge

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0429778554

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9780429778551

Unmasking Administrative Evil

By: Guy Adams,Danny Balfour

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Unmasking Administrative Evil

By: Guy Adams,Danny Balfour

The modern age with its emphasis on technical rationality has enabled a new and dangerous form of evil--administrative evil. Unmasking Administrative Evil discusses the overlooked relationship between evil and public affairs, as well as other fields and professions in public life. The authors argue that the tendency toward administrative evil, as manifested in acts of dehumanization and genocide, is deeply woven into the identity of public affairs. The common characteristic of administrative evil is that ordinary people within their normal professional and administrative roles can engage in acts of evil without being aware that they are doing anything wrong. Under conditions of moral inversion, people may even view their evil activity as good. In the face of what is now a clear and present danger in the United States, this book seeks to lay the groundwork for a more ethical and democratic public life; one that recognizes its potential for evil, and thereby creates greater possibilities for avoiding the hidden pathways that lead to state-sponsored dehumanization and destruction. What's new in the Fourth Edition of Unmasking Administrative Evil: UAE is updated and revised with new scholarship on administrative ethics, evil, and contemporary politics. The authors include new cases on the dangers of market-based governance, contracting out, and deregulation. There is an enhanced focus on the potential for administrative evil in the private sector. The authors have written a new Afterword on administrative approaches to the aftermath of evil, with the potential for expiation, healing, and reparations.

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M.E. Sharpe

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0765629003

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9780765629005

Crop Wild Relatives

A Manual of in Situ Conservation

By: Danny Hunter

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Crop Wild Relatives

A Manual of in Situ Conservation

By: Danny Hunter

Crop wild relatives (CWR) are plant species which are more or less closely related to crops. They are a vital resource by providing a pool of genetic variation that can be used in breeding new and better adapted varieties of crops that are resistant to stress, disease, drought and other factors. They will be increasingly important in allowing crops to adapt to the impacts of climate, thus safeguarding future agricultural production. Until recently, the main conservation strategy adopted for CWR has been ex situ - through the maintenance of samples as seed or vegetative material in various kinds of genebank or other facilities. Now the need to conserve CWR in their natural surroundings (in situ) is increasingly recognized. Recent research co-ordinated by Bioversity International has produced a wealth of information on good practices and lessons learned for their effective conservation. This book captures the important practical experiences of countries participating in this work and describes them for the wider conservation community. It includes case studies and examples from Armenia, Bolivia, Madagascar, Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan, which are important centres of diversity for crop wild relatives, and covers four geographical regions - the Caucasus, South America, Africa and the Asia-Pacific Region. It provides practical, relevant information and guidance for the scaling-up of actions targeting CWR conservation around the world.

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441

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Routledge

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1136538240

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9781136538247

Local Authority?

How to Develop Leadership for Better Public Services

By: Danny Chesterman,Matthew Horne

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Local Authority?

How to Develop Leadership for Better Public Services

By: Danny Chesterman,Matthew Horne

Argues that partnership working will only succeed if public service partnerships become more 'citizen-centric', which can only be achieved by local leadership and real dialogue." - cover.

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Demos

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1841800546

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Cult Horror Movies

Discover the 33 Best Scary, Suspenseful, Gory, and Monstrous Cinema Classics

By: Danny Peary

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Cult Horror Movies

Discover the 33 Best Scary, Suspenseful, Gory, and Monstrous Cinema Classics

By: Danny Peary

The Bride of Frankenstein to House of Wax to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre to The Brood—horror is a beloved and multifaceted genre, with no two classics truly alike. And almost all of them—great and not-so-great—inspire the kind of passion that only cult films truly reach. In this collection of 33 essays drawn from his revered Cult Movies series, cult film specialist Danny Peary examines, dissects, defends, and exalts horror films from his unique and engaging perspective. His writing is a cornerstone of the cult film culture that continues to flourish today. New to this ebook series are Danny Peary’s cult movie checklists for each genre. Every horror fan will walk away with newly discovered gems to watch, and a newfound appreciation of his or her favorites.

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Workman Publishing Company

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0761181709

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9780761181705

The International Simulation & Gaming Research Yearbook

By: Danny Saunders,Nina Smalley

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The International Simulation & Gaming Research Yearbook

By: Danny Saunders,Nina Smalley

The eighth volume in the "Simulation and Gaming Research Yearbook" series brings together topical and authoritative contributions from international professionals involved in the use of games and simulations. There are examples drawn from a wide range of countries.

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Routledge

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1136361715

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9781136361715

The West Bank Handbook

A Political Lexicon

By: Meron Benvenisti,Ziad Abu-Zayad,Danny Rubinstein,Danny Rubenstein

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The West Bank Handbook

A Political Lexicon

By: Meron Benvenisti,Ziad Abu-Zayad,Danny Rubinstein,Danny Rubenstein

This book discusses social, institutional, legal, cultural and political topics relating to the West Bank to demystify the treatment of the highly contentious subject. It is based on the author's experience of what people want to know when they approach the West Bank Data Project for information.

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1000612562

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9781000612561

The West Bank Handbook

A Political Lexicon

By: Meron Benvenisti,Ziad Abu-Zayad,Danny Rubinstein,Danny Rubenstein

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The West Bank Handbook

A Political Lexicon

By: Meron Benvenisti,Ziad Abu-Zayad,Danny Rubinstein,Danny Rubenstein

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1000612562

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What You Need to Know about Getting in Shape

Tips and Strategies from 10 Top Trainers

By: United Print Publishers,Michael Anders,Robert Lekan,Lariesa Bernick,Joe Martin

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What You Need to Know about Getting in Shape

Tips and Strategies from 10 Top Trainers

By: United Print Publishers,Michael Anders,Robert Lekan,Lariesa Bernick,Joe Martin

What You Need to Know About Getting in Shape: Tips & Strategies from Top Trainers is a book with A compiled set of interview questions answered by 10 Top expert personal trainers who share their real world experience about getting in shape sharing tips and strategies and things you need to know about nutrition and exercises that helps their clients see success and reach their goals.

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Createspace Independent Pub

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1482616424

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9781482616422

Things I Have Saw and Did

By: Danny Andrews

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Things I Have Saw and Did

By: Danny Andrews

?Things I Have Saw and Did??the title derived from a grammatically challenged sports officiating friend?is a compilation of some 250 stories gleaned from Danny Andrews?s diverse life experiences. He has been a journalist, including 39 years of column, news, feature and sports writing for The Plainview, Texas, Daily Herald; sports broadcaster, sports official and basketball magazine publisher; involved in a variety of community organizations; an active Christian layman; and, for the past eight years, the alumni director at his alma mater, Wayland Baptist University. The stories include his family; growing-up years in Plainview; longtime friends and chance encounters with celebrities; experiences in school and Wayland; playing, officiating, reporting on, and broadcasting sports; interesting Herald and Hearst newspaper colleagues and experiences; faith, church and mission ventures; and a collection of miscellaneous tales. Andrews says he?s been ?Thinking Out Loud? (the title of his Herald column for 28 years and his musings for the Wayland alumni magazine) since his formal journalism career began almost 50 years ago. He brings his subjects to life with vivid detail, humor and pathos, hoping to foster in readers memories of their own similar experiences, to take them vicariously to meet with presidents in the White House, confront cantankerous newspaper readers, share humorous glimpses of sports officiating and broadcasting, relate tales that prove this is a small world after all and, perhaps, encourage their own faith journey.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1499073887

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9781499073881

Make Room for Danny

By: Danny Thomas

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Make Room for Danny

By: Danny Thomas

The man who went from a childhood of poverty in Toledo to become a major star and producer of such hits as "Make Room for Daddy" and "The Dick Van Dyke show" shares the story of his phenomenal success

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Macmillan Reference USA

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0816152519

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9780816152513

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Jack Ruby

Jack Ruby

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Unmasking Administrative Evil

Unmasking Administrative Evil

Unmasking Administrative Evil

Unmasking Administrative Evil

Crop Wild Relatives

Crop Wild Relatives

Local Authority?

Local Authority?

Cult Horror Movies

Cult Horror Movies

The International Simulation & Gaming Research Yearbook

The International Simulation & Gaming Research Yearbook

The West Bank Handbook

The West Bank Handbook

The West Bank Handbook

The West Bank Handbook

What You Need to Know about Getting in Shape

What You Need to Know about Getting in Shape

Things I Have Saw and Did

Things I Have Saw and Did

Make Room for Danny

Make Room for Danny

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