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Sound the Trumpet

The United States and Human Rights Promotion

By: Lawrence J. Haas

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Sound the Trumpet

The United States and Human Rights Promotion

By: Lawrence J. Haas

In Sound the Trumpet, Lawrence J. Haas examines the effort by America’s leaders and its people, its government and private institutions, to use the force of our ideals, the strength of our economy, the power of our military, and the influence of our culture to advance freedom and democracy around the world. Focused on the period since World War I1 – when human rights promotion became a central feature of U.S. foreign policy – Haas explores what Presidents and Congresses have done, the tools they have used, the results they have achieved, and the obstacles that have stood in their way. Writing in a concise, accessible style that will engage all readers interested in U.S. foreign policy, he tells a story of dramatic success that is somewhat offset by tragic errors and missed opportunities; of idealism and its practical limits; of clashes between America’s long-term goal of advancing freedom and democracy and such short-term goals as protecting national security, ensuring regional stability, and guaranteeing access to natural resources. Most strikingly, this story demonstrates America’s unique and enduring power to shape the course of history and make the world a safer, more prosperous place. Haas argues forcefully that, for all of our missed opportunities and tragic errors, the world is a better place because of our efforts.

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

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1442216603

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9781442216600

The Kennedys in the World

How Jack, Bobby, and Ted Remade America’s Empire

By: Lawrence J. Haas

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The Kennedys in the World

How Jack, Bobby, and Ted Remade America’s Empire

By: Lawrence J. Haas

The Kennedys in the World tells a new, rich, fascinating, and consequential story about Jack, Bobby, and Ted Kennedy. From an early age the brothers developed a deep understanding of the different peoples, cultures, and ideologies around the world; a keen appreciation for the challenges that such differences created for the United States; and a strong desire to reshape America’s response to them. From their childhoods in the first half of the twentieth century, the brothers were prodded by their ruthless, demanding, win-at-all-costs father, Joe Kennedy, and their cold and distant mother, Rose, to learn and care about the world—and told they could shape America’s role in it. For more than six decades after World War II, the brothers shaped broad issues of war and peace as well as the U.S. response to almost every major global challenge of their times: the Soviet Union and China, the Cold War and Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Chile, Nicaragua and El Salvador, Korea and Vietnam, South Africa and Northern Ireland, and Iraq (twice). In their time, America was what it remains today—the world’s greatest power, with roles and responsibilities that stretch across the planet. Consequently, as the brothers remade America’s empire, they invariably changed the world.

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U of Nebraska Press

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1640124470

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9781640124479

Harry and Arthur

Truman, Vandenberg, and the Partnership That Created the Free World

By: Lawrence J. Haas

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Harry and Arthur

Truman, Vandenberg, and the Partnership That Created the Free World

By: Lawrence J. Haas

How the bipartisan partnership of President Harry Truman and Senator Arthur Vandenberg revolutionized America’s foreign policy and set the course for America’s global leadership through the Cold War and beyond.

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340

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U of Nebraska Press

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1640124829

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9781640124820

War Before Civilization

By: Lawrence H. Keeley

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War Before Civilization

By: Lawrence H. Keeley

The myth of the peace-loving "noble savage" is persistent and pernicious. Indeed, for the last fifty years, most popular and scholarly works have agreed that prehistoric warfare was rare, harmless, unimportant, and, like smallpox, a disease of civilized societies alone. Prehistoric warfare, according to this view, was little more than a ritualized game, where casualties were limited and the effects of aggression relatively mild. Lawrence Keeley's groundbreaking War Before Civilization offers a devastating rebuttal to such comfortable myths and debunks the notion that warfare was introduced to primitive societies through contact with civilization (an idea he denounces as "the pacification of the past"). Building on much fascinating archeological and historical research and offering an astute comparison of warfare in civilized and prehistoric societies, from modern European states to the Plains Indians of North America, War Before Civilization convincingly demonstrates that prehistoric warfare was in fact more deadly, more frequent, and more ruthless than modern war. To support this point, Keeley provides a wide-ranging look at warfare and brutality in the prehistoric world. He reveals, for instance, that prehistorical tactics favoring raids and ambushes, as opposed to formal battles, often yielded a high death-rate; that adult males falling into the hands of their enemies were almost universally killed; and that surprise raids seldom spared even women and children. Keeley cites evidence of ancient massacres in many areas of the world, including the discovery in South Dakota of a prehistoric mass grave containing the remains of over 500 scalped and mutilated men, women, and children (a slaughter that took place a century and a half before the arrival of Columbus). In addition, Keeley surveys the prevalence of looting, destruction, and trophy-taking in all kinds of warfare and again finds little moral distinction between ancient warriors and civilized armies. Finally, and perhaps most controversially, he examines the evidence of cannibalism among some preliterate peoples. Keeley is a seasoned writer and his book is packed with vivid, eye-opening details (for instance, that the homicide rate of prehistoric Illinois villagers may have exceeded that of the modern United States by some 70 times). But he also goes beyond grisly facts to address the larger moral and philosophical issues raised by his work. What are the causes of war? Are human beings inherently violent? How can we ensure peace in our own time? Challenging some of our most dearly held beliefs, Keeley's conclusions are bound to stir controversy.

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264

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Oxford University Press

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0199880700

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9780199880706

Introduction to Criminal Justice

By: Bradley D. Edwards,Lawrence F. Travis III

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Introduction to Criminal Justice

By: Bradley D. Edwards,Lawrence F. Travis III

Introduction to Criminal Justice, Tenth Edition, offers a student-friendly description of the criminal justice process—outlining the decisions, practices, people, and issues involved. It provides a solid introduction to the mechanisms of the criminal justice system, with balanced coverage of the issues presented by each facet of the process, including a thorough review of practices and controversies in law enforcement, the criminal courts, and corrections. In this revision, Edwards updates the statistics and research findings throughout. New sections include the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the recent shift to NIBRS crime reporting, and the increasing attacks on the legitimacy of the criminal justice system. This edition has also expanded coverage of police use of force and technological improvements. Selected chapters now include a case study box to demonstrate how certain laws, programs, and technologies have been used in particular situations. Appropriate for all U.S. criminal justice programs, this text offers great value for students and instructors.

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503

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Taylor & Francis

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1003828744

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9781003828747

Handbook of Clinical Chiropractic Care

By: Lawrence H. Wyatt

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Handbook of Clinical Chiropractic Care

By: Lawrence H. Wyatt

A concise, quick-access handbook that covers the more common conditions seen in a chiropractic practice. A handy reference that provides a library of practical information in a single volume!

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484

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Jones & Bartlett Learning

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0763732494

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9780763732493

Congressional Quarterly's Politics in America

1998, the 105th Congress

By: Philip D. Duncan,Christine C. Lawrence

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Congressional Quarterly's Politics in America

1998, the 105th Congress

By: Philip D. Duncan,Christine C. Lawrence

The best and first available guide to the members of the newly elected Congress is "Politics in America". Readers will discover "who's who" on Capitol Hill, thanks to profiles of the newly elected as well as incumbents. Key facts are highlighted--biographical data, committee assignments, election results, votes on key issues, and more. The CD-ROM includes all member information, photos, and maps from the book. 600 photos. 75 illustrations.

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CQ-Roll Call Group Books

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0871879174

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9780871879172

The Kennedys in the World

How Jack, Bobby, and Ted Remade America’s Empire

By: Lawrence J. Haas

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The Kennedys in the World

How Jack, Bobby, and Ted Remade America’s Empire

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Lawrence J. Haas explores how the Kennedy brothers reshaped America’s empire for more than six decades after World War II.

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U of Nebraska Press

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1640123849

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9781640123847

Harry and Arthur

Truman, Vandenberg, and the Partnership That Created the Free World

By: Lawrence J. Haas

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Truman, Vandenberg, and the Partnership That Created the Free World

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1640124829

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Book's by Lawrence J. Haas

Sound the Trumpet

Sound the Trumpet

The Kennedys in the World

The Kennedys in the World

Harry and Arthur

Harry and Arthur

War Before Civilization

War Before Civilization

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Handbook of Clinical Chiropractic Care

Handbook of Clinical Chiropractic Care

Congressional Quarterly's Politics in America

Congressional Quarterly's Politics in America

The Kennedys in the World

The Kennedys in the World

Harry and Arthur

Harry and Arthur

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