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Conflict and Reconciliation in the Contemporary World

By: David J. Whittaker

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Conflict and Reconciliation in the Contemporary World

By: David J. Whittaker

Conflict and Reconciliation in the Contemporary World gives a concise, original and multi-faceted introduction to the study of modern conflict situations. Using eight case- studies, from four continents: Yugoslavia, Israel, Northern Ireland, South Africa, El Salvador, Cambodia, Cyprus and Afghanistan, it includes discussion on: * threatened regional peace and security * cycles of internal discord, population displacement and violence * controversy over causes, progress and resolution * the value of external mediation, enforcement or intervention such as sanctions or "punishments" * means, timing and permanence of reconciliation.

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1134672047

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9781134672042

Island Biogeography

Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation

By: Robert J. Whittaker,Jose Maria Fernandez-Palacios

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Island Biogeography

Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation

By: Robert J. Whittaker,Jose Maria Fernandez-Palacios

Island biogeography is the study of the distribution and dynamics of species in island environments. Due to their isolation from more widespread continental species, islands are ideal places for unique species to evolve, but they are also places of concentrated extinction. Not surprisingly, they are widely studied by ecologists, conservationists and evolutionary biologists alike. There is no other recent textbook devoted solely to island biogeography, and a synthesis of the many recent advances is now overdue. This second edition builds on the success and reputation of the first, documenting the recent advances in this exciting field and explaining how islands have been used as natural laboratories in developing and testing ecological and evolutionary theories. In addition, the book describes the main processes of island formation, development and eventual demise, and explains the relevance of island environmental history to island biogeography. The authors demonstrate the huge significance of islands as hotspots of biodiversity, and as places from which disproportionate numbers of species have been extinguished by human action in historical time. Many island species are today threatened with extinction, and this work examines both the chief threats to their persistence and some of the mitigation measures that can be put in play with conservation strategies tailored to islands.

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OUP Oxford

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0191524166

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Island Biogeography

Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation

By: Robert J. Whittaker,José Maria Fernandez-Palacios

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Island Biogeography

Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation

By: Robert J. Whittaker,José Maria Fernandez-Palacios

Isolation, extinction, conservation, biodiversity, hotspots.

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Oxford University Press

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0198566115

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William Blake and the Myths of Britain

By: J. Whittaker

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William Blake and the Myths of Britain

By: J. Whittaker

William Blake and the Myths of Britain is the first full-length study of Blake's use of British mythology and history. From Atlantis to the Deists of the Napoleonic Wars, this book addresses why the eighteenth century saw a revival of interest in the legends of the British Isles and how Blake applied these in his extraordinary prophetic histories of the giant Albion, revitalising myths of the Druids and Joseph of Arimathea bringing Christ to Albion.

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Springer

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0230372104

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Radical Blake

Influence and Afterlife from 1827

By: S. Dent,J. Whittaker

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Radical Blake

Influence and Afterlife from 1827

By: S. Dent,J. Whittaker

Blake has maintained an enduring popularity amongst a large and diverse audience as a poet, artist and engraver. There are probably more artists, writers, filmmakers and composers working under the influence of Blake than any other figure from the Romantic era. Radical Blake traces his influence and afterlife across a range of major themes such as Metropolitan Blake, Blake and Nationalism, and Blake and Women.

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249

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0230287409

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9780230287402

Terrorists and Terrorism

In the Contemporary World

By: David J. Whittaker

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Terrorists and Terrorism

In the Contemporary World

By: David J. Whittaker

A concise and accessible survey of this topical and complex subject, this is the first book of its type to focus on the terrorists, and their psychology, in an historical context. Focusing on a variety of prominent terrorist groups together with a number of less notorious ones, the book encourages readers to think about the mindset, motivation and tactics of terrorists. David J. Whittaker analyzes examples of terrorists working as individuals, such as Timothy McVeigh, and those working in groups, such as Al-Qaida, over the last two or three decades. He goes on to discuss the problems of countering these terrorists and the possible forms terrorism could take in the future. Fascinating reading, this book will prove extremely informative to any student or researcher of this complex modern-day issue.

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1134360053

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9781134360055

The Impact and Legacy of Educational Sloyd

Head and hands in harness

By: David J. Whittaker

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The Impact and Legacy of Educational Sloyd

Head and hands in harness

By: David J. Whittaker

Originating in Finland in eighteen-sixty-five, Educational Sloyd used handicrafts practised in schools to promote educational completeness through the interdependence of the mind and body. These radical ideas spread throughout Europe and America and had a significant impact on the early development of manual training, manual arts, industrial education and technical education. Today it is generally acknowledged that Educational Sloyd laid the foundations of modern technological education. This book traces the development of Sloyd from its conception by Uno Cygnaeus and the first Sloyd school founded by Otto Salomon, to its enthusiastic take up in Scandinavia and beyond. It examines the debates and controversy which surround the Sloyd system, and considers the transition from ‘hands-on’ craft work to concepts of technology education. Finally, the investigation reveals the lasting legacy of the ideas and practice of Sloyd education, and how it continues to influence technological education. Included in the book: - the foundations of Educational Sloyd - debates, controversy and rival factions - key case studies in Finland and Iceland - the lasting legacy of Sloyd education. This fascinating and comprehensive historical exploration will be of interest to scholars and researchers in the areas of technology education, comparative education and the history of education.

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1135076537

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Island Biogeography

Geo-environmental Dynamics, Ecology, Evolution, Human Impact, and Conservation

By: Robert J. Whittaker,José María Fernández-Palacios,Thomas J. Matthews

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Island Biogeography

Geo-environmental Dynamics, Ecology, Evolution, Human Impact, and Conservation

By: Robert J. Whittaker,José María Fernández-Palacios,Thomas J. Matthews

Island biogeography is the study of the distribution and dynamics of species in island environments. Due to their isolation from more widespread continental species, islands are ideal places for unique species to evolve, but they are also places of concentrated extinction. Consequently, they are widely studied by ecologists, evolutionary biologists, and conservationists. This accessible textbook builds on the success and reputation of its predecessors, documenting the recent advances in this exciting field and explaining how islands have contributed to both theory development and testing. In addition, the book describes the main processes of island formation, subsequent dynamics, and eventual demise, explaining the relevance of island environmental history to island biogeography. The authors demonstrate the significance of islands as hotspots of biodiversity and of prehistoric and historic anthropogenic extinction. Since island species continue to feature disproportionally in the lists of threatened species today, the book examines both the chief threats to their persistence and some of the mitigation measures that can be put in play, with conservation strategies specifically tailored to islands.

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Oxford University Press

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0192639129

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The United Nations In Action

By: David J. Whittaker

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The United Nations In Action

By: David J. Whittaker

This is a clear survey of the role played by the United Nations in the major political crises of the post-war world. In covering its high-profile, peace-keeping role, its support of new nations, and its involvement in new initiatives such as famine relief and drug control, the author presents an introduction to the UN in action.

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1135370397

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Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the Contemporary World

By: David J. Whittaker

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Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the Contemporary World

By: David J. Whittaker

Examining a number of case studies, including Palestinian, Afghan and Iraqi refugees, David J. Whittaker’s book provides a balanced introduction to this very controversial subject. Fuelled by extensive coverage in the media, the issue of asylum seekers and refugees is one of the most talked about subjects in contemporary politics. Whittaker cuts through the emotive language to give an objective introduction to the subject. Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the Contemporary World discusses the international as well as national implications of the issue, and the book looks in detail at the issue as it has affected Britain and Europe in particular, as well as including material on the UN and its response to the refugee ‘problem’. Including a final statement on the British government’s 2005 proposals for dealing with refugees, this volume is essential reading for all students of the history of the modern world and is ideal for newcomers to the subject.

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1134236018

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9781134236015

Book's by J. Whittaker

Conflict and Reconciliation in the Contemporary World

Conflict and Reconciliation in the Contemporary World

Island Biogeography

Island Biogeography

Island Biogeography

Island Biogeography

William Blake and the Myths of Britain

William Blake and the Myths of Britain

Radical Blake

Radical Blake

Terrorists and Terrorism

Terrorists and Terrorism

The Impact and Legacy of Educational Sloyd

The Impact and Legacy of Educational Sloyd

Island Biogeography

Island Biogeography

The United Nations In Action

The United Nations In Action

Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the Contemporary World

Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the Contemporary World

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