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Constitution and Curriculum

Hermeneutical Semiotics of Cases and Controversies in Education, Law, and Social Science

By: James Anthony Whitson

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Constitution and Curriculum

Hermeneutical Semiotics of Cases and Controversies in Education, Law, and Social Science

By: James Anthony Whitson

Discusses the ramifications of the policy of managing the influences to which students are exposed in the school environment. The author examines this in the context of freedom of speech as protected by the First Amendment and cites specific precedents as set by the Supreme Court.

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328

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Taylor & Francis

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ISBN 10

1850003327

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9781850003328

Sport Americana Series

Alphabetical Baseball Card Checklist No. 4

By: James Beckett

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Sport Americana Series

Alphabetical Baseball Card Checklist No. 4

By: James Beckett

Lists all of the baseball cards printed for each professional baseball player, including minor league players, team cards, and world series cards.

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452

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Edgewater Books

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0937424455

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9780937424452

Victorious Insurgencies

Four Rebellions that Shaped Our World

By: Anthony James Joes

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Victorious Insurgencies

Four Rebellions that Shaped Our World

By: Anthony James Joes

Insurgencies, especially in the form of guerrilla warfare, continue to erupt across many parts of the globe. Most of these rebellions fail, but Four Rebellions that Shaped Our World analyzes four twentieth-century conflicts in which the success of the insurgents permanently altered the global political arena: the Maoists in China against Chiang Kai-shek and the Japanese in the 1930s and 1940s; the Viet Minh in French Indochina from 1945 to 1954; Castro's followers against Batista in Cuba from 1956 to 1959; and the mujahideen in Soviet Afghanistan from 1980 to 1989. Anthony James Joes illuminates patterns of failed counterinsurgencies that include serious but avoidable political and military blunders and makes clear the critical and often decisive influence of the international setting. Offering provocative insights and timeless lessons applicable to contemporary conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, this authoritative and comprehensive book will be of great interest to policy-makers and concerned citizens alike.

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329

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University Press of Kentucky

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0813129729

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9780813129723

Resisting Rebellion

The History and Politics of Counterinsurgency

By: Anthony James Joes

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Resisting Rebellion

The History and Politics of Counterinsurgency

By: Anthony James Joes

In Resisting Rebellion, Anthony James Joes explores insurgencies ranging across five continents and spanning more than two centuries. Analyzing examples from North and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, he identifies recurrent patterns and offers useful lessons for future policymakers. Insurgencies arise from many sources of discontent, including foreign occupation, fraudulent elections, and religious persecution, but they also stem from ethnic hostilities, the aspirations of would-be elites, and traditions of political violence. Because insurgency is as much a political phenomenon as a military one, effective counterinsurgency requires a thorough understanding of the insurgents' motives and sources of support. Clear political aims must guide military action if a counterinsurgency is to be successful and prepare a lasting reconciliation within a deeply fragmented society. The most successful counterinsurgency campaign undertaken by the United States was the one against Philippine insurgents following the Spanish-American War. But even more instructive than successful counterinsurgencies are the persistent patterns of errors revealed by Joes's comparative study. Instances include the indiscriminate destructiveness displayed by the Japanese in China and the Soviets in Afghanistan, and the torture of suspected Muslim terrorists by members of the French Army in Algeria. Joes's comprehensive twofold approach to counterinsurgency is easily applied to the U.S. The first element, developing the strategic basis for victory, emphasizes creating a peaceful path to the redress of legitimate grievances, committing sufficient troops to the counterinsurgent operation, and isolating the conflict area from outside aid. The second element aims at marginalizing the insurgents and includes fair conduct toward civilians and prisoners, systematic intelligence gathering, depriving insurgents of weapons and food, separating insurgent leaders from their followers, and offering amnesty to all but the most incorrigible. Providing valuable insights into a world of conflict, Resisting Rebellion is a thorough and readable exploration of successes and failures in counterinsurgency's long history and a strategy for the future.

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364

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University Press of Kentucky

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081319170X

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9780813191706

The Olympic Games

A Social Science Perspective

By: Kristine Toohey,Anthony James Veal

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The Olympic Games

A Social Science Perspective

By: Kristine Toohey,Anthony James Veal

The Olympic Games: A Social Science Perspective presents a broad, multi-disciplinary account of all things Olympic from the relationship of the modern to the ancient games, to the possible future of the grandest of athletic spectacles. This extended new edition covers the Olympic phenomenon from political, economical and sociological perspectives, from its history and the media to commercialism and drug use. Its detailed analyses and extensive bibliography make it essential reading for researchers and students in leisure and sports studies.

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CABI

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184593346X

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America and Guerrilla Warfare

By: Anthony James Joes

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America and Guerrilla Warfare

By: Anthony James Joes

From South Carolina to South Vietnam, America's two hundred-year involvement in guerrilla warfare has been extensive and varied. America and Guerrilla Warfare analyzes conflicts in which Americans have participated in the role of, on the side of, or in opposition to guerrilla forces, providing a broad comparative and historical perspective on these types of engagements. Anthony James Joes examines nine case studies, ranging from the role of Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox, in driving Cornwallis to Yorktown and eventual surrender to the U.S. support of Afghan rebels that hastened the collapse of the Soviet Empire. He analyzes the origins of each conflict, traces American involvement, and seeks patterns and deviations. Studying numerous campaigns, including ones staged by Confederate units during the Civil War, Joes reveals the combination of elements that can lead a nation to success in guerrilla warfare or doom it to failure. In a controversial interpretation, he suggests that valuable lessons were forgotten or ignored in Southeast Asia. The American experience in Vietnam was a debacle but, according to Joes, profoundly atypical of the country's overall experience with guerrilla warfare. He examines several twentieth-century conflicts that should have better prepared the country for Vietnam: the Philippines after 1898, Nicaragua in the 1920s, Greece in the late 1940s, and the Philippines again during the Huk War of 1946-1954. Later, during the long Salvadoran conflict of the 1980s, American leaders seemed to recall what they had learned from their experiences with this type of warfare. Guerrilla insurgencies did not end with the Cold War. As America faces recurring crises in the Balkans, sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and possibly Asia, a comprehensive analysis of past guerrilla engagements is essential for today's policymakers.

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428

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University Press of Kentucky

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0813157803

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9780813157801

Linz's Comprehensive Respiratory Diseases

By: Sindee Karpel,Anthony James Linz

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Linz's Comprehensive Respiratory Diseases

By: Sindee Karpel,Anthony James Linz

Linz's Comprehensive Respiratory Diseases and accompanying student workbook manual are a comprehensive yet concise learning system concerning respiratory disorders. Concentration is focused on essentials rather than being encyclopedic. It is written by health care practitioners with many years of clinical as well as academic experience. This textbook is ideal for undergraduate respiratory therapy students taking the core course on respiratory diseases or disorders.

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793

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Jones & Bartlett Learning

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128419535X

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9781284195354

Drug and Medical Device Product Liability Deskbook

By: James Beck,Anthony Vale

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Drug and Medical Device Product Liability Deskbook

By: James Beck,Anthony Vale

This timely guide covers all aspects of litigation involving drugs, medical devices, vaccines and other FDA-regulated prescription products.

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982

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Law Journal Press

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1588521214

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9781588521217

Historical Dictionary of Vaudeville

By: James Fisher

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Historical Dictionary of Vaudeville

By: James Fisher

Vaudeville, as it is commonly known today, began as a response to scandalous variety performances appealing mostly to adult, male patrons. When former minstrel performer and balladeer Tony Pastor opened the Fourteenth Street Theatre in New York in 1881, he was guided by a mission to provide family-friendly variety shows in hopes of drawing in that portion of the audience – women and children – otherwise inherently excluded from variety bills prior to 1881. There he perfected a framework for family-oriented amusements of the highest obtainable quality and style. Historical Dictionary of Vaudeville contains a chronology, an introduction, an extensive bibliography, and the dictionary section has more than 1,000 cross-referenced entries on performing artists, managers and agents, theatre facilities, and the terminology central to the history of vaudeville. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about vaudeville.

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691

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Rowman & Littlefield

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153811335X

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9781538113356

The Art of War for Writers

Fiction Writing Strategies, Tactics, and Exercises

By: James Scott Bell

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The Art of War for Writers

Fiction Writing Strategies, Tactics, and Exercises

By: James Scott Bell

Strategies and Tactics for the Master Novelist Successfully starting and finishing a publishable novel is often like fighting a series of battles. You not only have to work hard to shape memorable characters, develop gripping plots, and craft dazzling dialogue, but you also have to fight against self-doubts and fears. And then there's the challenge of learning to navigate the ever-changing publishing industry. That's why best-selling novelist James Scott Bell, author of the Write Great Fiction staples Plot & Structure and Revision & Self-Editing, came up with the ultimate novel-writing battle plan: The Art of War for Writers. You'll find tactics and strategies for idea generation and development, character building, plotting, drafting, querying and submitting, dealing with rejection, coping with unrealistic expectations, and much more. With timeless, innovative, and concise writing reflections and techniques, The Art of War for Writers is your roadmap to victory.

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Penguin

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0593715853

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9780593715857

Media Literacy

By: W. James Potter

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Media Literacy

By: W. James Potter

Media Literacy teaches students how to navigate through the overwhelming flood of information found in today’s media-saturated world. Drawing from thousands of media research studies, author W. James Potter explores key components to understanding the fascinating world of mass media. Potter presents examples and facts to help students understand how the media operate, how they attract attention, and how they influence the public. Chapters conclude with exercises to help readers apply the material to everyday life and improve their media literacy. The Tenth Edition integrates a stronger focus on digital media, features a streamlined organization, and updates facts to keep readers informed on the rapidly changing media phenomenon. Also of Interest Seven Skills of Media Literacy, also by Potter, provides readers with the practical guidance they need to make substantial improvements on seven major skills. Bundle the supplement with Media Literacy, Tenth Edition for even more savings.

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SAGE Publications, Incorporated

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1071814478

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9781071814475

Dr. No

The First James Bond Film

By: James Chapman

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Dr. No

The First James Bond Film

By: James Chapman

When Dr. No premiered at the London Pavilion on October 5, 1962, no one predicted that it would launch the longest-running series in cinema history. It introduced the James Bond formula that has been a box-office fixture ever since: sensational plots, colorful locations, beautiful women, diabolical villains, thrilling action set pieces, and a tongue-in-cheek tone. An explosive cocktail of action, spectacle, and sex, Dr. No transformed popular cinema. James Chapman provides a lively and comprehensive study of Dr. No, marshaling a wealth of archival research to place the film in its historical moment. He demonstrates that, contrary to many fan myths, the film was the product of a carefully considered transnational production process. Chapman explores the British super-spy’s origins in Ian Fleming’s snobbery-with-violence thrillers, examining the process of adaptation from page to screen. He considers Dr. No in the contexts of the UK and Hollywood film industries as well as the film’s place in relation to the changing social and cultural landscape of the 1960s, particularly Cold War anxieties and the decline of the British Empire. The book also analyzes the film’s problematic politics of gender and race and considers its cultural legacy. This thorough and insightful account of Dr. No will appeal to film historians and Bond fans alike.

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Columbia University Press

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0231555741

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9780231555746

Book's by James Anthony Whitson

Constitution and Curriculum

Constitution and Curriculum

Sport Americana Series

Sport Americana Series

Victorious Insurgencies

Victorious Insurgencies

Resisting Rebellion

Resisting Rebellion

The Olympic Games

The Olympic Games

America and Guerrilla Warfare

America and Guerrilla Warfare

Linz's Comprehensive Respiratory Diseases

Linz's Comprehensive Respiratory Diseases

Drug and Medical Device Product Liability Deskbook

Drug and Medical Device Product Liability Deskbook

Historical Dictionary of Vaudeville

Historical Dictionary of Vaudeville

The Art of War for Writers

The Art of War for Writers

Media Literacy

Media Literacy

Dr. No

Dr. No

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