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Collaborative Governance for Urban Revitalization

Lessons from Empowerment Zones

By: Michael J. Rich,Robert P. Stoker

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Collaborative Governance for Urban Revitalization

Lessons from Empowerment Zones

By: Michael J. Rich,Robert P. Stoker

For more than one hundred years, governments have grappled with the complex problem of how to revitalize distressed urban areas. In 1995, the original urban Empowerment Zones (Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, New York, and Philadelphia) each received a $100 million federal block grant and access to a variety of market-oriented policy tools to support the implementation of a ten-year strategic plan to increase economic opportunities and promote sustainable community development in high-poverty neighborhoods. In Collaborative Governance for Urban Revitalization, Michael J. Rich and Robert P. Stoker confront the puzzle of why the outcomes achieved by the original Empowerment Zones varied so widely given that each city had the same set of federal policy tools and resources and comparable neighborhood characteristics.The authors' analysis, based on more than ten years of field research in Atlanta and Baltimore and extensive empirical analysis of EZ processes and outcomes in all six cities shows that revitalization outcomes are best explained by the quality of local governance. Good local governance makes positive contributions to revitalization efforts, while poor local governance retards progress. While policy design and contextual factors are important, how cities craft and carry out their strategies are critical determinants of successful revitalization. Rich and Stoker find that good governance is often founded on public-private cooperation, a stance that argues against both the strongest critics of neoliberalism (who see private enterprise as dangerous in principle) and the strongest opponents of liberalism (who would like to reduce the role of government).

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Cornell University Press

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0801470900

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9780801470905

Iraq and Rupert Hay's Two Years in Kurdistan

By: Paul J. Rich

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Iraq and Rupert Hay's Two Years in Kurdistan

By: Paul J. Rich

Detailing two years in the life of a British political officer charged with establishing and maintaining British rule in the Kurdish district of Arbil in Iraq, this personal account provides a thorough discussion of Kurdish society from the viewpoint of Captain William Rupert Hay. Chronicling the British government's desperate attempts to establish a civil administration in Iraq just after World War I, Two Years in Kurdistan shows how, as member of the Indian Political Service, Captain Hay attempted to bring British rule to his corner of Iraq.

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Lexington Books

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1461633672

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Transcending the New Woman

Multiethnic Narratives in the Progressive Era

By: Charlotte J. Rich

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Transcending the New Woman

Multiethnic Narratives in the Progressive Era

By: Charlotte J. Rich

The dawn of the twentieth century saw the birth of the New Woman, a cultural and literary ideal that replaced Victorian expectations of domesticity with visions of social, political, and economic autonomy. Although such writers as Edith Wharton and Kate Chopin treated these ideals in well-known literature of that era, marginalized women also explored changing gender roles in works that deserve more attention today. This book is the first study to focus solely on multiethnic women writers' responses to the ideal of the New Woman in America, opening up a world of literary texts that provide new insight into the phenomenon. Charlotte Rich reveals how these authors uniquely articulated the contradictions of the American New Woman, and how social class, race, or ethnicity impacted women's experiences of both public and private life in the Progressive era. Rich focuses on the work of writers representing five distinct ethnicities: Native Americans S. Alice Callahan and Mourning Dove, African American Pauline Hopkins, Chinese American Sui Sin Far, Mexican American María Cristina Mena, and Jewish American Anzia Yezierska. She shows that some oftheir works contain both affirmative and critical portraits of white New Women; in other cases, while these authorsalign their multiethnic heroines with the new ideals, those ideals are sometimes subordinated to more urgent dialogues about inequality and racial violence. Here are views of women not usually encountered in fiction of this era. Callahan's and Mourning Dove's novels allude to women's rights but ultimately privilege critiques of violence against Native Americans. Hopkins's novels trace an increasingly pessimistic trajectory, drawing cynical conclusions about black women's ability to thrive in a prejudiced society. Mena's magazine portraits of Mexican life present complex critiques of this independent ideal of womanhood. Yezierska's stories question the philanthropy of socially privileged Progressive female reformers with whom immigrant women interact. These writers' works sometimes affirm emerging ideals but in other cases illuminate the iconic New Woman's blindness to her own racial and economic privilege. Through her insightful analysis, Rich presents alternative versions of female autonomy, with characters living outside the mainstream or moving between cultures. Transcending the New Woman offers multiple ways of transcending an ideal that was problematic in its exclusivity, as well as an entrée to forgotten works. It shows how the concept of the New Woman can be seen in newly complex ways when viewed through the writings of authors whose lives often embody the New Woman's emancipatory goals-and whose fictions both affirm and complicateher aspirations.

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University of Missouri Press

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0826266630

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9780826266637

Creating the Arabian Gulf

The British Raj and the Invasions of the Gulf

By: Paul J. Rich

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Creating the Arabian Gulf

The British Raj and the Invasions of the Gulf

By: Paul J. Rich

Even whether to call the Gulf 'Arabian' or 'Persian' is an unending argument. Regardless of its name, the Gulf is one of the most politically important regions of the world. Despite its constant presence in the headlines, the fact that it was part of the British Indian empire for many years has gone unappreciated. The long period of British control and the connections with India are, in fact, necessary in understanding the contemporary Middle East. With more than ten years of experience as a government advisor in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, Paul Rich draws on previously closed archives to document the actual heritage of the area and dispel the myths. Rich shows that the influences of Britain and India are far deeper than commonly acknowledged, and that the sheikhs are actually the creation of the British Raj. He explains that they owe their thrones to a small group of British political agents_the 'Heaven Born'_who created the satraps and then proceeded to rule from behind the scenes by a clever use of stagecraft and ritual that was heavily flavored by their experiences at English public schools and in Masonic lodges. In its attempt to make sense of the complexity of Arab sheikhdoms in the Gulf, Creating the Arabian Gulf is an ideal book for students and scholars interested in Middle East studies and international relations.

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Lexington Books

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0739141589

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9780739141588

Glider Infantryman

Behind Enemy Lines in World War II

By: Donald J. Rich,Kevin William Brooks

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Glider Infantryman

Behind Enemy Lines in World War II

By: Donald J. Rich,Kevin William Brooks

A member of the famed Screaming Eagles of the 101st Airborne Division, Donald J. Rich went ashore on D-Day at Utah Beach, was wounded in the bloody conflict at Carentan, landed in a flimsy plywood-and-canvas glider on the battlefields of Holland, and survived the grim siege with the "Battling Bastards of Bastogne" during the Battle of the Bulge. Glider Infantryman is his eyewitness account of how he, along with thousands of other young men from farms, small towns, and cities across the United States, came together to answer the call of their nation. It is also a heartfelt tribute to the many thousands who gave their lives in this struggle. Coauthored by Kevin Brooks, the son of Rich's best friend and World War II comrade, Glider Infantryman covers a span of nearly three years; his return home, five months after the war's end, as a toughened bazooka gunner and veteran of five campaigns. Rich's first-person narrative includes vivid coverage of the action, featuring an especially rare account of arriving on a combat landing zone by glider. Detailed, day-to-day depiction of some of the heaviest fighting in Holland follows, including the action at Opheusden, the center of the infamous "Island." Later highlights include the Battle of the Bulge, where Rich recounts his experiences in some of the hottest defensive fighting of the European Theater, including the epic tank battles at Marvie, Champs, and Foy.

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Texas A&M University Press

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1603449620

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Federal Policymaking and the Poor

National Goals, Local Choices, and Distributional Outcomes

By: Michael J. Rich

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Federal Policymaking and the Poor

National Goals, Local Choices, and Distributional Outcomes

By: Michael J. Rich

Do federal, state, and local governments differ in their responsiveness to the needs of the poorest citizens? Are policy outcomes different when federal officials have greater influence regarding the use of federal program funds? To answer such questions, Michael Rich examines to what extent benefits of federal programs actually reach needy people, focusing on the relationship between federal decision-making systems and the distributional impacts of public policies. His extensive analysis of the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), the principal federal program for aiding cities, reveals that the crucial divisions in domestic policy are not among the levels of government, but between constellations of participants in the different governmental arenas. Rich traces the flow of funds under the CDBG from program enactment through three tiers of targeting--to needy places, to needy neighborhoods, and to needy people--and offers a comparative study of eight CDBG entitlement communities in the Chicago area. He demonstrates that while national program parameters are important for setting the conditions under which local programs operate, the redistributive power of federal programs ultimately depends upon choices made by local officials. These officials, he argues, must in turn be pressed by benefits coalitions at the community level in order to increase the likelihood that federal funds will reach their targets. Originally published in 1993. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

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Princeton University Press

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1400863589

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9781400863587

Murder Is a Matter of Color

By: Ronald J. Rich

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Murder Is a Matter of Color

By: Ronald J. Rich

Murder is a Matter of Color is a racially charged murder mystery , a detective story set in an unnamed city somewhere in the United States. The story contains violence, death, fear, the drug trade, sex, honor, and retribution. The plot centers on a black police officer, Detective Roy Hines, and his struggle to obtain acceptance and inner peace in a bigoted community, while attempting to overcome numerous obstacles thrown in his path. Drugs are distributed from a restaurant, one of the finer dining establishments in the city. The owner, Paul Palmer, is forced under the threat of blackmail and endangerment to his family, to cooperate with the drug dealers. The local drug lord, Neal Peterson, posing as a respectable businessman is blackmailing the owner, Palmer, into cooperating with the drug dealers by threatening harm to his family. Money collected from the sale of the drugs is spent on the organization of a paramilitary Force: C.L.A.W., or Civil Liberties Are for Whites. This group is bent on keeping African Americans hooked on drugs and, therefore, forever downtrodden and beneath the white race. Aided by cohorts Ralph Manchetti and Colonel Bubba Dorcey. Peterson is determined to wreck havoc by instigating racial unrest while still collecting sufficient drug money to appease his suppliers. Peterson, through C.L.A.W., stages a mass demonstration which evolves into a full-blown riot and confrontation between the paramilitary force and the local police. A crime that goes horrendously wrong and ends in brutal murder brings Detective Roy Hines and his Sergeant, James Woodson, into the picture. Loose ends are slowly pieced together, with Woodson ultimately killed in a car wreck, discovered to have been caused by a deliberate tampering of the brakes. Neal Peterson is savagely murdered. It can be any number of people in the novel. The reader discovers who the murderer is in the final paragraphs of the book.

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1456769847

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Heaven Help Us!

A Humorous Look at Womanhood

By: Kari J. Rich

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Heaven Help Us!

A Humorous Look at Womanhood

By: Kari J. Rich

In this collection of wry and witty essays, one modern Mormon mom turns ordinary predicaments into awesome opportunities to lighten up and look at life with a laugh.

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Covenant Communications

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1608618722

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9781608618729

Digital Marketing for Beginners 2020

Guide To Make Money And Build Your Online Businesses To Success Using Digital Marketing Skills, Platforms And Tools. Strategies To Create Your Own Passive Income

By: Oliver J. Rich

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Digital Marketing for Beginners 2020

Guide To Make Money And Build Your Online Businesses To Success Using Digital Marketing Skills, Platforms And Tools. Strategies To Create Your Own Passive Income

By: Oliver J. Rich

Are you confident that your online business will succeed, or is this a 'roll the dice' situation for you? You probably have your business idea and plan set. Your goals and targets are in line, and you are ready to launch your business. But, on a scale of 1 to 10, what's your confidence level? Well, Digital Marketing for Beginners 2020 is the solution to your worries. Every entrepreneur's greatest fear is launching an amazing venture and failing. This handbook is here to get you prepared and help you take a leap of confidence into the business world, by giving you the most essential tips to succeeding online. Whether you offer products or services, this handbook analyzes the ultimate digital marketing tools and methods that'll take your brand to another level. From social media marketing to mobile app marketing and many more, you get to peep into the world's most powerful online business tools and tips that can take your sales beyond your set annual targets. This handbook is also favorable for those who started their businesses and feel as though they are tanking. It's also for those making money, but are struggling to achieve their sales targets, and those looking to rebrand themselves to tap into a vast market. No matter where you are in your business journey, a digital marketing tip will go a long way. What makes this handbook more worth it is that it does not only talk about marketing methods, but also gives a guideline on getting started as an online business, branding yourself, checking your performance, and growing from the experiences and lessons you learn on the way. One thing is certain, starting a business, whether online or a physical one, is not an easy task. If you're not ready to launch a business, you can always start with marketing other people's businesses. Becoming a digital marketer and acquiring that first-hand knowledge and experience will give you more confidence to start your own. That's why this handbook has analyzed for you a bunch of career paths to take in the digital marketing industry: all exciting and well paying. So, before you make that big step into your business venture, download a copy of the Digital Marketing for Beginners 2020 handbook, and let your business stand out among your competitors. Inside you will find: Career profiles in digital marketing that you can take up and make a living Understand the role of a digital marketer and how that will boost your online business How to craft a marketing strategy that attracts sales and builds your brand faster Ways to analyze your competitors and apply their valuable business tricks Methods of targeting clients, acquiring them, and keeping them coming back The various social media tools for advertising. Take a look at the 3 most popular social media platforms for businesses How to re-brand and sell products and services. Branding is more than getting the right logo Analyze 8 types of digital marketing How to track your marketing efforts using Google Analytics If you are ready to benefit from the latest and greatest digital marketing has to offer, this no-nonsense guide sets you up for success. You can do work that matters for people who care. This book shows you the way. Get a copy of this book NOW and start applying the principles of Digital Marketing today!

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171345503X

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Book's by J. Rich

Collaborative Governance for Urban Revitalization

Collaborative Governance for Urban Revitalization

Iraq and Rupert Hay's Two Years in Kurdistan

Iraq and Rupert Hay's Two Years in Kurdistan

Transcending the New Woman

Transcending the New Woman

Creating the Arabian Gulf

Creating the Arabian Gulf

Glider Infantryman

Glider Infantryman

Federal Policymaking and the Poor

Federal Policymaking and the Poor

Murder Is a Matter of Color

Murder Is a Matter of Color

Heaven Help Us!

Heaven Help Us!

Digital Marketing for Beginners 2020

Digital Marketing for Beginners 2020

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