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An account of the rise, progress, and present state, of the Society for theDischarge and Relief of Persons Imprisoned for Small Debts throug...
written by James Neild, 1744-1814 (London, England: Nichols & Son, 1802, originally published 1802), 384 page(s)
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written by James Neild, 1744-1814 (London, England: Nichols & Son, 1802, originally published 1802), 384 page(s)
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Global Issues
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
James Neild, 1744-1814
Date Published / Released
1802
Publisher
Nichols & Son
Topic / Theme
General Context and History of Prison, Welfare and public relief, Debt, Law, Politics & Policy, Conditions of Confinement, Prison Policy, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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African Studies Series, 90, Peasant Revolution in Ethiopia: The Tigray People's Liberation Front, 1975–1991
written by John Young, 1951-, in African Studies Series, 90 (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2006, originally published 1997), 290 page(s)
In the wake of the overthrow of the Haile-Selassie regime in Ethiopia in 1974 and the coming to power of the military, a number of opposition forces launched insurrections. But only one movement, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) triumphed, liberating Tigray in 1989, and in an ethnic-based coalition whic...
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written by John Young, 1951-, in African Studies Series, 90 (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2006, originally published 1997), 290 page(s)
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In the wake of the overthrow of the Haile-Selassie regime in Ethiopia in 1974 and the coming to power of the military, a number of opposition forces launched insurrections. But only one movement, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) triumphed, liberating Tigray in 1989, and in an ethnic-based coalition which it dominated, assuming state power in 1991. This is the first chronicle of the history of that struggle, and it is based largely on i...
In the wake of the overthrow of the Haile-Selassie regime in Ethiopia in 1974 and the coming to power of the military, a number of opposition forces launched insurrections. But only one movement, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) triumphed, liberating Tigray in 1989, and in an ethnic-based coalition which it dominated, assuming state power in 1991. This is the first chronicle of the history of that struggle, and it is based largely on interviews with peasants who formed the core of the Tigrayan revolution and the TPLF leadership. It provides the necessary background to understanding post-1991 political developments in Ethiopia. It also offers an explanation of peasant-based revolution that contrasts with contemporary approaches by Marxists, Skocpol, and in particular the works of Wolf, Paige and Scott, all of whom largely ignore the political considerations and the role of the revolutionary party, which Dr. Young identifies as a critical element in his study.
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Global Issues
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Book
Author / Creator
John Young, 1951-
Date Published / Released
1997, April 2006, 2006
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Series
African Studies Series
Topic / Theme
Peasants, Revolutions, History, Politics, Government, Ethiopian Civil War, 1974-1991, Politics & Policy, Ethiopians, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 1997 Cambridge University Press
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Africa's World War: Congo, the Rwandan Genocide, and the Making of a Continental Catastrophe
written by Gérard Prunier, fl. 1984 (New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2009, originally published 2009), 570 page(s)
The Rwandan genocide sparked a horrific bloodbath that swept across sub-Saharan Africa, ultimately leading to the deaths of some four million people. In this extraordinary history of the recent wars in Central Africa, Gerard Prunier offers a gripping account of how one grisly episode laid the groundwork for a swee...
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written by Gérard Prunier, fl. 1984 (New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2009, originally published 2009), 570 page(s)
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The Rwandan genocide sparked a horrific bloodbath that swept across sub-Saharan Africa, ultimately leading to the deaths of some four million people. In this extraordinary history of the recent wars in Central Africa, Gerard Prunier offers a gripping account of how one grisly episode laid the groundwork for a sweeping and disastrous upheaval.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Gérard Prunier, fl. 1984
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Topic / Theme
Rwanda, Tutsi Genocide (1994), Genocide, Politics, International relations, Refugees, Economic conditions, War, Post Genocide Rwanda, 1994-, Rwandan Civil War and Genocide, April 7–July 15, 1994, Diplomacy, Politics & Policy, History, International Response, Origins, Congolese, Rwandans, 21st Century in World History (2001– ), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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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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Amilcar Cabral's Revolutionary Theory and Practice: A Critical Guide
written by Ronald H. Chilcote, 1935- (Boulder, CO: Lynne Rienner Publishers, 1991, originally published 1991), 305 page(s)
A guide to the thought and practice of Amilcar Cabral. It deals with his writings on colonialism and imperialism, nationalism and national liberation, class and class struggle, and the state. Also included is the text of his interviews with the leaders of Guinea Bissau and Cape Verde.
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written by Ronald H. Chilcote, 1935- (Boulder, CO: Lynne Rienner Publishers, 1991, originally published 1991), 305 page(s)
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A guide to the thought and practice of Amilcar Cabral. It deals with his writings on colonialism and imperialism, nationalism and national liberation, class and class struggle, and the state. Also included is the text of his interviews with the leaders of Guinea Bissau and Cape Verde.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Ronald H. Chilcote, 1935-
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
Lynne Rienner Publishers
Person Discussed
Amílcar Cabral, 1924-1973
Topic / Theme
Revolution and Protest context, Nationalism, Social classes, Economic classes, Imperialism, Colonization, Sociology, Politics & Policy, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 1991 Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc.
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Anti-Genocide: Building a Moment to Prevent Genocide
written by Herbert Hirsch, 1941- (Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers, 2002, originally published 2002), 233 page(s)
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written by Herbert Hirsch, 1941- (Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers, 2002, originally published 2002), 233 page(s)
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Herbert Hirsch, 1941-
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Praeger Publishers
Topic / Theme
General Context: Human Rights Violations, War Crimes, Crimes against Humanity, Genocide, Political reforms, International relations, Politics, Genocide, Government policy, Politics & Policy, International Response, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000), 21st Century in World History (2001– )
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Chapter Five: Diplomatic and Undiplomatic Wives
written by Cynthia Enloe, 1938-; in Bananas, Beaches and Bases: Making Feminist Sense of International PoliticsBananas, Beaches and Bases: Making Feminist Sense of International Politics (Second Edition) (Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, 2014, originally published 1990), [NA]-[NA]
In this brand new radical analysis of globalization, Cynthia Enloe examines recent events—Bangladeshi garment factory deaths, domestic workers in the Persian Gulf, Chinese global tourists, and the UN gender politics of guns—to reveal the crucial role of women in international politics today. With all new and u...
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written by Cynthia Enloe, 1938-; in Bananas, Beaches and Bases: Making Feminist Sense of International PoliticsBananas, Beaches and Bases: Making Feminist Sense of International Politics (Second Edition) (Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, 2014, originally published 1990), [NA]-[NA]
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In this brand new radical analysis of globalization, Cynthia Enloe examines recent events—Bangladeshi garment factory deaths, domestic workers in the Persian Gulf, Chinese global tourists, and the UN gender politics of guns—to reveal the crucial role of women in international politics today. With all new and updated chapters, Enloe describes how many women's seemingly personal strategies—in their marriages, in their housework, in their copi...
In this brand new radical analysis of globalization, Cynthia Enloe examines recent events—Bangladeshi garment factory deaths, domestic workers in the Persian Gulf, Chinese global tourists, and the UN gender politics of guns—to reveal the crucial role of women in international politics today. With all new and updated chapters, Enloe describes how many women's seemingly personal strategies—in their marriages, in their housework, in their coping with ideals of beauty—are, in reality, the stuff of global politics. Enloe offers a feminist gender analysis of the global politics of both masculinities and femininities, dismantles an apparently overwhelming world system, and reveals that system to be much more fragile and open to change than we think.
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Global Issues
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Chapter
Author / Creator
Cynthia Enloe, 1938-
Date Published / Released
1990, 2014
Publisher
University of California Press
Topic / Theme
Women and Trade, Politics, Gender, Globalization, Women, Diplomats, Economics, Politics & Policy, Trade and Developing Nations, 21st Century in World History (2001– )
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Copyright © 2014 University of California Press
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Baseball on the Border: A Tale of Two Laredos
written by Alan M. Klein, 1946- (Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1997), 317 page(s)
From 1985 to 1994 there existed a significant but unheralded experiment in professional baseball. For ten seasons, the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos (The Owls of the Two Laredos) were the only team in professional sports to represent two nations. Playing in the storied Mexican League (an AAA affiliate of major leag...
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written by Alan M. Klein, 1946- (Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1997), 317 page(s)
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From 1985 to 1994 there existed a significant but unheralded experiment in professional baseball. For ten seasons, the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos (The Owls of the Two Laredos) were the only team in professional sports to represent two nations. Playing in the storied Mexican League (an AAA affiliate of major league baseball), the "Tecos" had home parks on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, in Laredo, Texas and in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. In...
From 1985 to 1994 there existed a significant but unheralded experiment in professional baseball. For ten seasons, the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos (The Owls of the Two Laredos) were the only team in professional sports to represent two nations. Playing in the storied Mexican League (an AAA affiliate of major league baseball), the "Tecos" had home parks on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, in Laredo, Texas and in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. In true border fashion, Mexican and American national anthems were played before each game, and the Tecos were operated by interests in both cities. Baseball on the Border is the story of the rise and unexpected demise of this surprising team. For Alan Klein, a cultural anthropologist specializing in sport, "the border" is almost a nation of its own. Having formed teams of players from both sides of the Rio Grande for almost a century, organizers and followers of the "Border Birds" often join forces but just as frequently squabble with each other in a chronic border tension. Throughout the book, Klein includes firsthand observations of the team and descriptions of its players. Readers will meet Dan Firova, the Tecos' beleaguered manager, a border-region native who nevertheless finds himself a target of the Mexican media. The "Ugly American," Willie Waite, is a young pitcher whose stunning success does nothing to diminish the disdain he has for his Mexican teammates. Ernesto Barraza, "The Trickster," once threw a no-hitter on only seventy-three pitches (on April Fool's Day, appropriately enough), but occasionally shows up at the park missing part of his uniform. And then there is Andres Mora, an aged slugger who, despite three seasons in major league baseball and a life of personal excesses, came within a few home runs of setting the all-time Mexican League record. This is just part of the roster of the Tecos and only a fraction of the lineup of Baseball on the Border. Anyone with an interest in baseball will be enlightened and entertained by this informative book.
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Global Issues
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Book
Author / Creator
Alan M. Klein, 1946-
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Topic / Theme
Mexico and the United States Border, International relations, Cultural identity, Sociology, Americans, Mexicans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 1997 by Princeton University Press
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Becoming Multicultural: Immigration and the Politics of Membership in Canada and Germany
written by Triadafilos Triadafilopoulos, 1959- (Vancouver, BC: University of British Columbia Press, 2012, originally published 2012), 305 page(s)
During the first half of the twentieth century, Canada's and Germany’s responses to questions of national membership consisted of discriminatory policies aimed at harnessing migration for economic ends. Yet, by the end of the century, both countries were transformed into highly diverse multicultural societies. H...
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written by Triadafilos Triadafilopoulos, 1959- (Vancouver, BC: University of British Columbia Press, 2012, originally published 2012), 305 page(s)
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During the first half of the twentieth century, Canada's and Germany’s responses to questions of national membership consisted of discriminatory policies aimed at harnessing migration for economic ends. Yet, by the end of the century, both countries were transformed into highly diverse multicultural societies. How did this remarkable shift come about? Triadafilopoulos argues that, after the war, global human rights norms intersected with domest...
During the first half of the twentieth century, Canada's and Germany’s responses to questions of national membership consisted of discriminatory policies aimed at harnessing migration for economic ends. Yet, by the end of the century, both countries were transformed into highly diverse multicultural societies. How did this remarkable shift come about? Triadafilopoulos argues that, after the war, global human rights norms intersected with domestic political identities and institutions, opening the way for the liberalization of Canada's and Germany’s immigration and citizenship policies. His is a thought-provoking analysis that sheds light on the dynamics of membership politics and policy making in contemporary liberal-democratic countries.
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Global Issues
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Book
Author / Creator
Triadafilos Triadafilopoulos, 1959-
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press
Topic / Theme
Canada in Transition, Immigration laws, Citizenship, Politics & Policy, Global Movement, 21st Century in World History (2001– ), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Between Containment and Rollback
written by Christian Ostermann (Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press, 2021), 416 page(s)
In the aftermath of World War II, American policymakers turned to the task of rebuilding Europe while keeping communism at bay. In Germany, formally divided since 1949,the United States prioritized the political, economic, and, eventually, military integration of the fledgling Federal Republic with the West. The e...
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written by Christian Ostermann (Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press, 2021), 416 page(s)
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In the aftermath of World War II, American policymakers turned to the task of rebuilding Europe while keeping communism at bay. In Germany, formally divided since 1949,the United States prioritized the political, economic, and, eventually, military integration of the fledgling Federal Republic with the West. The extraordinary success story of forging this alliance has dominated our historical under-standing of the American-German relationship. La...
In the aftermath of World War II, American policymakers turned to the task of rebuilding Europe while keeping communism at bay. In Germany, formally divided since 1949,the United States prioritized the political, economic, and, eventually, military integration of the fledgling Federal Republic with the West. The extraordinary success story of forging this alliance has dominated our historical under-standing of the American-German relationship. Largely left out of the grand narrative of U.S.–German relations were most East Germans who found themselves caught under Soviet and then communist control by the post-1945 geo-political fallout of the war that Nazi Germany had launched. They were the ones who most dearly paid the price for the country's division. This book writes the East Germans—both leadership and general populace—back into that history as objects of American policy and as historical agents in their own rightBased on recently declassified documents from American, Russian, and German archives, this book demonstrates that U.S. efforts from1945 to 1953 went beyond building a prosperous democracy in western Germany and "containing" Soviet-Communist power to the east. Under the Truman and then the Eisenhower administrations, American policy also included efforts to undermine and "roll back" Soviet and German communist control in the eastern part of the country. This story sheds light on a dark-er side to the American Cold War in Germany: propaganda, covert operations, economic pressure, and psychological warfare. Christian F. Ostermann takes an international history approach, capturing Soviet and East German responses and actions, and drawing a rich and complex picture of the early East–West confrontation in the heart of Europe.
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Global Issues
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Book
Author / Creator
Christian Ostermann
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Topic / Theme
General Context: Security Issues, Economic policy, Postwar reconstruction, International relations, Cold War, 1945-1989, Politics & Policy, Diplomacy, Germans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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