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Slow and Sudden Violence

Why and When Uprisings Occur

By: Derek Hyra

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Slow and Sudden Violence

Why and When Uprisings Occur

By: Derek Hyra

In Slow and Sudden Violence, Derek Hyra weaves together a persuasive unrest narrative, linking police aggression to an ongoing cycle of racial and spatial urban redevelopment repression. By delving into the real estate history of the St. Louis region and Baltimore, Hyra shows how rounds of urban renewal decisions to segregate, divest, displace, and gentrify Black communities advance neighborhood inequality. Despite moments of racial political representation, repeated decisions to 'upgrade' the urban fabric and uproot low-income Black populations, result in Black poverty pockets inhabited by people experiencing chronic displacement trauma and unrelenting police surveillance. These interconnected sets of accumulated frustrations powerfully culminate and surface when tragic and unjust police killings occur. To confront the core components of U.S. unrest, Hyra suggests we must end racialized policing, stop Black community destruction and displacement, and reduce neighborhood inequality"--

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Univ of California Press

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0520401476

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9780520401471

Red Coats & Grey Jackets

The Battle of Chippawa, 5 July, 1814

By: Donald E. Graves,Derek McLellan

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Red Coats & Grey Jackets

The Battle of Chippawa, 5 July, 1814

By: Donald E. Graves,Derek McLellan

Peter Terrill Memorial Canadiana Collection.

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Dundurn

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1550022105

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9781550022100

The War on Terror

Post-9/11 Television Drama, Docudrama and Documentary

By: Derek Paget,Stephen Lacey

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The War on Terror

Post-9/11 Television Drama, Docudrama and Documentary

By: Derek Paget,Stephen Lacey

This book explores the ways in which television has engaged directly and indirectly with the new realities of the post-9/11 world. It offers detailed analysis of a number of key programmes and series that engage with, or are haunted by, the aftermath of the events of September 11 in the USA and what is unavoidably through problematically and contentiously referred to as the resulting ‘war on terror’. The substantive part of the book is a series of independent chapters, each written on a different topic and considering different programmes. It includes series and single dramas representing the invasion of Iraq (The Mark of Cain, Occupation and Generation Kill), comedic representations (Gary, Tank Commander), documentary (the BBC Panorama’s coverage of 9/11), ‘what if’ docudramas (Dirty War), 9/11 in popular series (CSI:NY) and representations of Tony Blair in drama and docudrama. The book concludes with an extended reflection on contemporary docudrama and an interview with filmmaker and docudramatist Peter Kosminsky.

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University of Wales Press

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1783162473

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9781783162475

The Limits of the Digital Revolution

How Mass Media Culture Endures in a Social Media World

By: Derek Hrynyshyn

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The Limits of the Digital Revolution

How Mass Media Culture Endures in a Social Media World

By: Derek Hrynyshyn

This academic analysis explores social media, specifically examining its influence on the cultural, political, and economic organization of our society and the role capitalism plays within its domain. In this examination of society and technology, author and educator Derek Hrynyshyn explores the ways in which social media shapes popular culture and how social power is expressed within it. He debunks the misperception of the medium as a social equalizer—a theory drawn from the fact that content is created by its users—and compares it to mass media, identifying the capitalist-driven mechanisms that drive both social media and mass media. The work captures his assessment that social media legitimizes the inequities among the social classes rather than challenging them. The book scrutinizes the difference between social media and mass media, the relationship between technologies and social change, and the role of popular culture in the structure of political and economic power. A careful look at social media networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and Google suggests that these tools are systems of surveillance, monitoring everyday activities for the benefit of advertisers and the networks themselves. Topics covered within the book's 10 detailed chapters include privacy online, freedom of expression, piracy, the digital divide, fragmentation, and social cohesion.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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ISBN 13

9798216111795

America's Jails

The Search for Human Dignity in an Age of Mass Incarceration

By: Derek Jeffreys

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America's Jails

The Search for Human Dignity in an Age of Mass Incarceration

By: Derek Jeffreys

A look at the contemporary crisis in U.S. jails with recommendations for improving and protecting the dignity of inmates Twelve million Americans go through the U.S. jail system on an annual basis. Jails, which differ significantly from prisons, are designed to house inmates for short amounts of time, and are often occupied by large populations of legally innocent people waiting for a trial. Jails often have deplorable sanitary conditions, and there are countless records of inmates being brutalized by staff and other inmates while in custody. Local municipalities use jails to institutionalize those whom they perceive to be a threat, so hundreds of thousands of inmates suffer from mental illness. People abandoned by families or lacking health insurance, or those who cannot afford bail, often cycle in and out of jails. In America’s Jails, Derek Jeffreys draws on sociology, philosophy, history, and his personal experience volunteering in jails and prisons to provide an understanding of the jail experience from the inmates’ perspective, focusing on the stigma that surrounds incarceration. Using his research at Cook County Jail, the nation’s largest single-site jail, Jeffreys attests that jail inmates possess an inherent dignity that should govern how we treat them. Ultimately, fundamental changes in the U.S. jail system are necessary and America’s Jails provides specific policy recommendations for changing its poor conditions. Highlighting the experiences of inmates themselves, America’s Jails aims to shift public perception and understanding of jail inmates to center their inherent dignity and help eliminate the stigma attached to their incarceration.

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NYU Press

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1479820857

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9781479820856

A Bird Atlas of Kenya

By: Adrian Lewis,Derek Pomeroy

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A Bird Atlas of Kenya

By: Adrian Lewis,Derek Pomeroy

Kenya, a country only the size of Texas, has one of the richest avifaunas in Africa. This atlas is an explanatory overview of Kenya's 1065 species, essential both to the birdwatcher as a means of finding birds and interpreting the significance of field observations, and to the ornithologist as a standard reference work.

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CRC Press

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9061917166

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9789061917168

The Kantaberry Tales

By: Derek Hawkins

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The Kantaberry Tales

By: Derek Hawkins

The twelve stories that comprise the Kantaberry Tales are about the people and events that have helped to identify this part of the Bahamas known as North Eleuthera as the most unique and diverse place within the country. From tales of shipwrecks and pirates, of child prodigies and teenage pregnancies, of Hatian voodoo and mail order brides, there’s a story here that will make you think, laugh or cry, but a story that you will remember and want to share with a friend. Whether you were born here or just visiting, you will recognize the characters that come to life within these pages, you’ll nod your head in agreement and say to yourself ‘ I know who that is’ or ‘that could be me’. Did Calico Jack actually marry Annie Bonnie and did they spend their honeymoon on Royal Island? Were Hector Fernandez’s grand parents shipwrecked on the Devil’s Backbone? Was Emily Pinder’s father the pharmacist who sold the condoms to her boyfriend Jack? Do David and Melanie still collect the interest on the 9 million dollars? And how could Desmond Newbold’s sister be so deceitful? Just between you and I, there’s hardly a word of truth in any of the stories but I know that many of you will believe every word that’s written.

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AuthorHouse

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1463482477

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9781463482473

Crossing the Line

The Outrageous Story of a Hockey Original

By: Derek Sanderson

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Crossing the Line

The Outrageous Story of a Hockey Original

By: Derek Sanderson

The autobiography of one of hockey’s first rebels and a beloved member of the “Big Bad Bruins,” this book shares how Derek Sanderson’s ferocious style helped lead the team to two Stanley Cup victories in the early 1970s. Living life in the fast lane, Sanderson grew his hair long, developed a serious drinking problem, and eventually found himself out of the league and prowling the streets for his next drink. In this autobiography, Sanderson comes clean on his life in hockey, the demons that threatened to consume him, and the strength and courage it took to fight his way back. Today a successful entrepreneur and speaker, Sanderson’s incredible story is a must read for any fan of hockey.

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Triumph Books

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1617499986

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9781617499982

Citizenship in Britain

A History

By: Derek Heater

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Citizenship in Britain

A History

By: Derek Heater

An historical introduction to the varieties of citizenship in Britain, starting in the Middle Ages and bringing the story right up to the present day. Both the status and understanding of citizenship in practice and the theoretical and advisory writings on the subject are introduced, and their inter-relationships are explored. Organised chronologically, each chapter is divided into sections in order to present the reader with different themes in a manageable form. The focus throughout is on accessibility, with no previous knowledge of the subject being assumed.

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Edinburgh University Press

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0748626727

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9780748626724

Transforming Adult Social Care

Contemporary Policy and Practice

By: Gray, Ann Marie,Birrell, Derek

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Transforming Adult Social Care

Contemporary Policy and Practice

By: Gray, Ann Marie,Birrell, Derek

Adult social care has emerged as a distinct policy area in the UK and one which has come under increasing scrutiny by government and other bodies. With the expectation that in future many more adults will need care and support, ideas have emerged about a ‘transformation’ of adult social care. The focus of this wide-ranging book is on the major themes in policy and provision including personalisation, integration, user participation, the cost of long term care, risk and safeguarding, care quality and workforce issues and is one of the first texts to deal with adult social care as a distinct entity and is an up-to-date source on contemporary government policies, debates and research.The book encourages readers to think critically about decisions being made and about the direction of future policy. The accessible book will be a valuable resource for undergraduate students in Social Policy, Health and Social Care, and Social Work, those taking advanced vocational qualifications in social care and practitioners.

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Policy Press

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1447309774

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9781447309772

The Physiology of Hemostasis

By: Derek. Ogston

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The Physiology of Hemostasis

By: Derek. Ogston

The current widespread interest in the hemostatic mechanism stems largely from the probability that its inappropriate function may lead to thrombosis, but also for its relevance to the causation and manage ment of bleeding disorders. Our understanding of the pathological events leading to thrombus formation or abnormal bleeding depends on knowledge of the basic physiology of the hemostatic system. A number of excellent multiauthor texts are available on the general area of hemostasis and thrombosis, and many symposia proceedings on specific topics in hemostasis have been published. The present volume aims to cover the normal function of hemostasis and ex plicitly excludes consideration of disease states and therapy. In addition, it is concerned with human hemostasis only although reference is made to studies on other mammalian species when the information supplements that available on man. The book is divided broadly into two sections. The first covers the current knowledge of the principal components contributing to the hemostatic process; the second examines the changes in these com ponents induced by physiological events, and details an accumula tion of information not previously brought together in a single text. An introductory chapter, intended for the non-specialist, outlines the whole hemostatic process and provides an orientation for the later detailed information on individual components.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1468473190

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9781468473193

The Routledge Companion to Fascism and the Far Right

By: Peter Davies,Derek Lynch

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The Routledge Companion to Fascism and the Far Right

By: Peter Davies,Derek Lynch

The Routledge Companion to Fascism and the Far Right is an engaging and accessible guide to the origins of fascism, the main facets of the ideology and the reality of fascist government around the world. In a clear and simple manner, this book illustrates the main features of the subject using chronologies, maps, glossaries and biographies of key individuals. As well as the key examples of Hitler's Germany and Mussolini's Italy, this book also draws on extreme right-wing movements in Latin America, Eastern Europe and the Far East. In a series of original essays, the authors explain the complex topics including: the roots of fascism fascist ideology fascism in government and opposition nation and race in fascism fascism and society fascism and economics fascism and diplomacy.

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Routledge

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1134609523

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9781134609529

Evolutionary Quantitative Genetics

By: Derek A. Roff

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Evolutionary Quantitative Genetics

By: Derek A. Roff

The impetus for this book arose out of my previous book, The Evolution of Life Histories (Roff, 1992). In that book I presented a single chapter on quanti tative genetic theory. However, as the book was concerned with the evolution of life histories and traits connected to this, the presence of quantitative genetic variation was an underlying theme throughout. Much of the focus was placed on optimality theory, for it is this approach that has proven to be extremely successful in the analysis of life history variation. But quantitative genetics cannot be ig nored, because there are some questions for which optimality approaches are inappropriate; for example, although optimality modeling can address the ques tion of the maintenance of phenotypic variation, it cannot say anything about genetic variation, on which further evolution clearly depends. The present book is, thus, a natural extension of the first. I have approached the problem not from the point of view of an animal or plant breeder but from that of one interested in understanding the evolution of quantitative traits in wild populations. The subject is large with a considerable body of theory: I generally present the assumptions underlying the analysis and the results, giving the relevant references for those interested in the intervening mathematics. My interest is in what quantitative genetics tells me about evolutionary processes; therefore, I have concentrated on areas of research most relevant to field studies.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1461540801

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9781461540809

Educational Leadership & Learning

Practice, Policy and Research

By: Law, Sue,Glover, Derek

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Educational Leadership & Learning

Practice, Policy and Research

By: Law, Sue,Glover, Derek

Within the context of 'learning age' and the Teacher Training Agency's National Standards, this book explores many of the key issues facing those both aspiring to and already involved in leadership and management, whether at middle or senior levels. It also evaluates issues central to leadership in a variety of professional educational settings.

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McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

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0335197523

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9780335197521

Delivering Social Welfare

Governance and Service Provision in the UK

By: Derek Birrell,Ann Marie Gray

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Delivering Social Welfare

Governance and Service Provision in the UK

By: Derek Birrell,Ann Marie Gray

As the system of social welfare governance and delivery in the United Kingdom faces continued, radical change, this important book argues that this change is so extensive that we should consider it a fundamental transformation or revolution. Assessing twenty years of changes across the whole of the United Kingdom, Derek Birrell and Ann Marie Gray show how a new public governance perspective has replaced the dominance of public management, reflecting the increasingly plural and fragmented nature of public policy implementation. Drawing on examples across a range of policy areas, this comprehensive book unravels the complex ways in which changes in social policy and governance interact in the delivery of social welfare, making it essential reading for welfare researchers, students, and policy makers.

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Policy Press

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1447319176

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9781447319177

From Plain Fare to Fusion Food

British Diet from the 1890s to the 1990s

By: Derek J. Oddy

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From Plain Fare to Fusion Food

British Diet from the 1890s to the 1990s

By: Derek J. Oddy

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Boydell Press

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0851159346

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9780851159348

Tomorrow with Bayonets

Dublin: July 1921 – July 1922

By: Derek Molyneux,Darren Kelly

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Tomorrow with Bayonets

Dublin: July 1921 – July 1922

By: Derek Molyneux,Darren Kelly

The raw intensity of the Irish Civil War is brought to life in this gripping, fast-paced journey from July 1921 to July 1922 – a year of change and conflict. Dublin's descent into violent unrest surpasses the turbulence of the Easter Rising. Treaty debates spark dissension, and as tensions mount, Dublin becomes a tinderbox of espionage, betrayal, and guerrilla warfare. Former allies who fought shoulder to shoulder in the IRA now find themselves divided and entrenched in an ideological struggle that threatens to tear Dublin and Ireland apart. More than a historical recount, 'Tomorrow With Bayonets' offers a visceral portrayal of a nation grappling with its identity and sovereignty, seen through the eyes of combatants, leaders, and civilians caught in the crossfire. The Provisional Government's National Army and the IRA engage in sporadic but fierce clashes as unrelenting violence and chaos engulf the country. In Northern Ireland, there is growing disillusionment among IRA units due to the diminishing credibility of assurances from Michael Collins. Ongoing assaults on their communities, the nationalist population experiences a rising number of casualties due to rampant brutality from unionist militias. A suppression of inquiries into killings leads to a widespread feeling of abandonment by the Provisional Government. On June 4 1922, the Provisional Government implemented 'a policy of peaceful obstruction' towards the Belfast Government, explicitly forbidding any troops from the twenty-six counties from entering the six-county area. In an apocalyptic climax, Dublin is engulfed in explosions, assassinations and relentless urban warfare. This powerful account, not for the faint-hearted, leaves a lasting impact, resonating with the reader long after the final page.

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Mercier Press Ltd

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178117864X

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9781781178645

Big Brother

The Derek Ferguson Story

By: Derek Ferguson,Bill Leckie

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Big Brother

The Derek Ferguson Story

By: Derek Ferguson,Bill Leckie

At the age of 16, he was in the Rangers first team. At 21, he was playing for Scotland. Derek Ferguson's childhood dream had come true -aor so you'd think. Now almost 40, he's dragging his aching bones around the part-time circuit and coaching kids on windswept public parks. The fans think he's doing it for kicks. After all, guys like him all have a million in the bank, don't they? But here's the reality that goes with the dream: a career derailed by the death of his baby daughter and the near nervous breakdown that followed; knees wrecked nearly as badly as the pension fund that fell into a stock-market black hole; endless regrets at walking out on a proper education; the gnawing fear of the day when he'll finally have to join the real world; and through it all, the promise to himself that the same wasn't going to happen to his wee brother. Twenty years ago, starstruck kids queued to ask for Derek's autograph. Today, they ask: 'Are you related to Barry?' He's always proud to say yes, just as he's proud to know he helped make sure Barry also has the fortune to go with his fame. BIG BROTHER is a journey that takes you deeper into the inner sanctum of the dressing-room than ever before.

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Mainstream

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1845961625

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9781845961626

Terahertz Imaging for Biomedical Applications

Pattern Recognition and Tomographic Reconstruction

By: Xiaoxia Yin,Brian W.-H. Ng,Derek Abbott

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Terahertz Imaging for Biomedical Applications

Pattern Recognition and Tomographic Reconstruction

By: Xiaoxia Yin,Brian W.-H. Ng,Derek Abbott

Terahertz biomedical imaging has become an area of interest due to its ability to simultaneously acquire both image and spectral information. Terahertz imaging systems are being commercialized, with increasing trials performed in a biomedical setting. As a result, advanced digital image processing algorithms are needed to assist screening, diagnosis, and treatment. "Pattern Recognition and Tomographic Reconstruction" presents these necessary algorithms, which will play a critical role in the accurate detection of abnormalities present in biomedical imaging. Terhazertz tomographic imaging and detection technology contributes to the ability to identify opaque objects with clear boundaries, and would be useful to both in vivo and ex vivo environments, making this book a must-read for anyone in the field of biomedical engineering and digital imaging.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1461418216

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9781461418214

Journeys to a Graveyard

Perceptions of Europe in Classical Russian Travel Writing

By: Derek Offord

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Journeys to a Graveyard

Perceptions of Europe in Classical Russian Travel Writing

By: Derek Offord

Journeys to a Graveyard examines the descriptions provided by eight Russian writers of journeys made to western European countries between 1697 and 1880. The descriptions reveal the mentality and preoccupations of the Russian social and intellectual elites during this period. The travellers' perceptions of western European countries are treated here as an ambivalent response to a civilization with which Russia was belatedly coming into close contact as a result of the imperial ambition of the Russian state and the westernization of the Russian elites. The travellers perceived the most advanced European countries as superior to Russia in terms of material achievement and the maturity and refinement of their cultures, but they also promoted a view of Russia as in other respects superior to the western nations. Heavily influenced from the late eighteenth century by Romanticism and by the rise of nationalism in the west, they tended to depict European civilization as moribund. By this means they managed to define their own emergent nation in a contrastive way as having youth and promising futurity.

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Taylor & Francis

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1402039085

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9781402039089

PKI: Implementing & Managing E-Security

By: Andrew Nash,Derek Brink,William Duane,Celia A. Joseph

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PKI: Implementing & Managing E-Security

By: Andrew Nash,Derek Brink,William Duane,Celia A. Joseph

Written by the experts at RSA Security, this book will show you how to secure transactions and develop customer trust in e-commerce through the use of PKI technology. Part of the RSA Press Series.

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0072192267

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9780072192261

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