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America Transformed: Sixty Years of Revolutionary Change, 1941–2001
written by Richard M. Abrams, 1932- (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2006, originally published 2006), 367 page(s)
This 2006 book examines the period 1941–2001 during which time the character of American life changed rapidly, culminating in the shattering of the liberal Democratic coalition. Revolutions in the areas of affluence, foreign policy, the military, business systems, racial relations, gender roles, sexual behavior...
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written by Richard M. Abrams, 1932- (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2006, originally published 2006), 367 page(s)
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This 2006 book examines the period 1941–2001 during which time the character of American life changed rapidly, culminating in the shattering of the liberal Democratic coalition. Revolutions in the areas of affluence, foreign policy, the military, business systems, racial relations, gender roles, sexual behavior and attitudes, and disregard for privacy are discussed.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Richard M. Abrams, 1932-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Topic / Theme
Revolution and Protest context, Revolutions, Political causes, Social movements, Sociology, Politics & Policy, History, Americans, 21st Century in World History (2001– ), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2006 Cambridge University Press
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Border Identities: Nation and State at International Frontiers
edited by Hastings Donnan, 1953- and Thomas M. Wilson, fl. 1999 (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 1998, originally published 1998), 316 page(s)
This book offers fresh insights into the complex and various ways in which international frontiers influence cultural identities. Ten anthropological case studies describe specific international borders in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America, and bring out the importance of boundary politics, and the diverse f...
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edited by Hastings Donnan, 1953- and Thomas M. Wilson, fl. 1999 (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 1998, originally published 1998), 316 page(s)
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This book offers fresh insights into the complex and various ways in which international frontiers influence cultural identities. Ten anthropological case studies describe specific international borders in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America, and bring out the importance of boundary politics, and the diverse forms that it may take. As a contribution to the wider theoretical debates about nationalism, transnationalism, and globalization, it wi...
This book offers fresh insights into the complex and various ways in which international frontiers influence cultural identities. Ten anthropological case studies describe specific international borders in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America, and bring out the importance of boundary politics, and the diverse forms that it may take. As a contribution to the wider theoretical debates about nationalism, transnationalism, and globalization, it will interest students and scholars in anthropology, political science, international studies and modern history.
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Book
Contributor
Hastings Donnan, 1953-, Thomas M. Wilson, fl. 1999
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Topic / Theme
Border Events and Areas Context, Nationalism, Cultural identity, Political boundaries, Geography, Politics & Policy, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 1998 Cambridge University Press
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Border Identities: Nation and State at International Frontiers
edited by Hastings Donnan, 1953- and Thomas M. Wilson, fl. 1999 (New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2004, originally published 1998), 314 page(s)
This book offers fresh insights into the complex and various ways in which international frontiers influence cultural identities. Ten anthropological case studies describe specific international borders in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America, and bring out the importance, and diverse forms, of boundary politic...
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edited by Hastings Donnan, 1953- and Thomas M. Wilson, fl. 1999 (New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2004, originally published 1998), 314 page(s)
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This book offers fresh insights into the complex and various ways in which international frontiers influence cultural identities. Ten anthropological case studies describe specific international borders in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America, and bring out the importance, and diverse forms, of boundary politics.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Book
Contributor
Hastings Donnan, 1953-, Thomas M. Wilson, fl. 1999
Date Published / Released
1998, 2004
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Topic / Theme
Border Events and Areas Context, Immigrant populations, Political boundaries, Cultural identity, Anthropology, Geography, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 1998 Cambridge University Press
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Building the International Criminal Court
written by Benjamin N. Schiff, 1952- (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2008), 322 page(s)
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is the first and only standing international court capable of prosecuting genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. This book analyzes the ICC, melding historical perspective, international relations theories, and observers' insights to explain the Court's origins, c...
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written by Benjamin N. Schiff, 1952- (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2008), 322 page(s)
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) is the first and only standing international court capable of prosecuting genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. This book analyzes the ICC, melding historical perspective, international relations theories, and observers' insights to explain the Court's origins, creation, innovations, dynamics, and operational challenges.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Benjamin N. Schiff, 1952-
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Topic / Theme
General Context: Human Rights Violations, War Crimes, Crimes against Humanity, Genocide, War crimes, International laws, International justice, History, Law, Origins, Transitional Justice, 21st Century in World History (2001– ), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2008 Cambridge University Press
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[Front matter]
edited by C. G. N. Mascie-Taylor, 1949- and Gabriel Ward Lasker, fl. 1945; in Biological Aspects of Human Migration, Cambridge Studies in Biological Anthropology (New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2009, originally published 1988)
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edited by C. G. N. Mascie-Taylor, 1949- and Gabriel Ward Lasker, fl. 1945; in Biological Aspects of Human Migration, Cambridge Studies in Biological Anthropology (New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2009, originally published 1988)
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Front/back matter
Contributor
C. G. N. Mascie-Taylor, 1949-, Gabriel Ward Lasker, fl. 1945
Date Published / Released
1988, 2009
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Series
Cambridge Studies in Biological Anthropology
Topic / Theme
Border Events and Areas Context, Immigration and emigration, Migration, Anthropology, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914), Early Modern Period (1450–1750), Post-Classical Period (500–1450), Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE), Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE)
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1988
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Cambridge Studies in Contentious Politics, The New Transnational Activism
written by Sidney Tarrow, fl. 2005, in Cambridge Studies in Contentious Politics (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2005, originally published 2005), 278 page(s)
The New Transnational Activism, first published in 2005, shows how even the most prosaic activities can assume broader political meanings when they provide ordinary people with the experience of crossing transnational space. This means that we cannot be satisfied with defining transnational activists through the w...
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written by Sidney Tarrow, fl. 2005, in Cambridge Studies in Contentious Politics (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2005, originally published 2005), 278 page(s)
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The New Transnational Activism, first published in 2005, shows how even the most prosaic activities can assume broader political meanings when they provide ordinary people with the experience of crossing transnational space. This means that we cannot be satisfied with defining transnational activists through the ways they think.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Sidney Tarrow, fl. 2005
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Series
Cambridge Studies in Contentious Politics
Topic / Theme
Revolution and Protest context, Globalization, Social activism and activists, Political causes, Politics & Policy, Sociology, 21st Century in World History (2001– ), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2005 Cambridge University Press
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Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law, Armed Conflict and Displacement: The Protection of Refugees and Displaced Persons un...
written by Mélanie Jacques, fl. 2008; edited by John S. Bell, fl. 2007 and James Crawford, fl. 2007, in Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law (New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2012, originally published 2012), 296 page(s)
The issue of the protection of refugees and displaced persons caught up in war has rarely been examined from the standpoint of international humanitarian law. This study not only addresses the topical issue of displacement in war, but also analyses the international humanitarian law regime and its shortcomings.
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written by Mélanie Jacques, fl. 2008; edited by John S. Bell, fl. 2007 and James Crawford, fl. 2007, in Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law (New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2012, originally published 2012), 296 page(s)
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The issue of the protection of refugees and displaced persons caught up in war has rarely been examined from the standpoint of international humanitarian law. This study not only addresses the topical issue of displacement in war, but also analyses the international humanitarian law regime and its shortcomings.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Book
Contributor
John S. Bell, fl. 2007, James Crawford, fl. 2007
Author / Creator
Mélanie Jacques, fl. 2008
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Series
Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law
Topic / Theme
Border Events and Areas Context, War, Human rights, International laws, Refugees, Law, 21st Century in World History (2001– ), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2012 Cambridge University Press
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Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law, International Refugee Law and Socio-Economic Rights: Refuge from Deprivation
written by Michelle Foster, fl. 2009; edited by John S. Bell, fl. 2007 and James Crawford, fl. 2007, in Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law (New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2007, originally published 2007), 443 page(s)
Michelle Foster assesses the ability of the Refugee Convention to encompass refugee claims based on the violation of socio-economic rights, arguing that despite the traditional dichotomy between 'economic migrants' and 'political refugees', the Refugee Convention can include many claims with a socio-economic eleme...
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written by Michelle Foster, fl. 2009; edited by John S. Bell, fl. 2007 and James Crawford, fl. 2007, in Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law (New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2007, originally published 2007), 443 page(s)
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Michelle Foster assesses the ability of the Refugee Convention to encompass refugee claims based on the violation of socio-economic rights, arguing that despite the traditional dichotomy between 'economic migrants' and 'political refugees', the Refugee Convention can include many claims with a socio-economic element.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Book
Contributor
John S. Bell, fl. 2007, James Crawford, fl. 2007
Author / Creator
Michelle Foster, fl. 2009
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Series
Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law
Topic / Theme
Border Events and Areas Context, International laws, Economic, social and cultural rights, Refugees, Law, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000), 21st Century in World History (2001– )
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Copyright © Michelle Foster 2007
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Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law, Interpretation and Revision of International Boundary Decisions
written by Kaiyan Homi Kaikobad; edited by John S. Bell, fl. 2007 and James Crawford, fl. 2007, in Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law (New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2007, originally published 2007), 396 page(s)
This book seeks to comment upon the nature, scope and effect of two important remedies in the adjudication of boundary disputes, namely the remedies of interpretation and revision. It examines these remedies by looking at their basic legal nature and the principles on which these remedies can be applied.
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written by Kaiyan Homi Kaikobad; edited by John S. Bell, fl. 2007 and James Crawford, fl. 2007, in Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law (New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2007, originally published 2007), 396 page(s)
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This book seeks to comment upon the nature, scope and effect of two important remedies in the adjudication of boundary disputes, namely the remedies of interpretation and revision. It examines these remedies by looking at their basic legal nature and the principles on which these remedies can be applied.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Book
Contributor
John S. Bell, fl. 2007, James Crawford, fl. 2007
Author / Creator
Kaiyan Homi Kaikobad
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Series
Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law
Topic / Theme
Border Events and Areas Context, Political boundaries, Geography, 21st Century in World History (2001– ), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © Kaiyan Kaikobad 2007
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Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law, War Crimes in Internal Armed Conflicts
written by Eve La Haye, fl. 2008, in Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2008), 446 page(s)
Does international law make individuals responsible for perpetrating war crimes during civil wars? If so, how can that responsibility be enforced? Eve La Haye discusses the feasibility of national and international prosecutions and the means to bring to justice those who have committed such crimes.
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written by Eve La Haye, fl. 2008, in Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2008), 446 page(s)
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Does international law make individuals responsible for perpetrating war crimes during civil wars? If so, how can that responsibility be enforced? Eve La Haye discusses the feasibility of national and international prosecutions and the means to bring to justice those who have committed such crimes.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Eve La Haye, fl. 2008
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Series
Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law
Topic / Theme
General Context: Human Rights Violations, War Crimes, Crimes against Humanity, Genocide, International laws, War crimes, War crimes tribunals, Civil war, History, Law, Transitional Justice, Origins, 21st Century in World History (2001– ), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © Eve La Haye 2008
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