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English
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"Our relationships are unsatisfactory.They are conditioned by cultural, social and historical factors, which lead us to an inner emptiness. Through centuries of patriarchal leadership and feminine dependence we have arrived at the present situation...one of deep unsatisfaction. The neediness of so many women and the present day situation of lack of true encounter between men and women, has led the author to question, to observe and to suggest new...
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Language
English
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U.S. Women's National Soccer Team explores the way the celebrated team served to bring Americans--and American women--together across the years. Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval.
Publisher
Vision Films
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (110 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
A fascinating story of the cultural, social, spiritual and musical revolution that was ignited by The Beatles, with revealing interviews and rarely-seen archival footage of the band.
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Publisher
Auckland University Press
Pub. Date
2002.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (324 pages)
Language
English
Description
This is a collection of linked essays on individuals and companies from 1931 to 1984 who contributed in major ways to building the New Zealand nation. It captures the intertwining of the lives of politicians, their advisers, and those influence them, as well as the ideas and experiences that drove them. While it focuses on economic strategy, the book also looks at the cultural, social, union, business, and foreign policy strands of nationbuilding....
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Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
1st.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (160 p.)
Language
English
Description
"The use of horses has perhaps most dramatically shaped the way of life for Native American tribes in the Plateau and Plains regions of North America, but the practices and traditions of both culture areas date back to a time long before Europeans ever touched American shores, introducing their animals and customs to the continent's indigenous peoples. This captivating volume examines the history and cross-cultural interactions that came to be associated...
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Publisher
Zero Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 volume ; 22 cm
Language
English
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"Popular culture mirrors the human soul and it can't lie about the state it is in-which is what makes it an essential guide on the quest for self-knowledge. Seen and Not Seen: Confessions of a Movie Autist is a series of autobiographical explorations which slowly uncover the author's secret life to himself. Revisiting his former writings on film and deconstructing old texts, he engages in a literary dialogue with his past as he struggles to bust open...
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Publisher
Kuperard
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (168 pages).
Language
English
Description
A land of mountains, hills, and fertile plains, Romania is a tourist destination waiting to be discovered. It is a rich and complex country: a place whose cities are home to beautiful parks and vibrant cultural scenes; whose people welcome guests warmly into their homes, sharing the best of whatever they have, and party into the night, suffused by Latin joie de vivre. Buffeted over time between three great powers-the West, Russia, and Turkey-Romania...
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Series
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (182 pages)
Language
English
Description
"While many people appreciate cultural, social, political, and religious diversity, there are others who feel compelled to express their intolerance for others through cruel words and actions. Their behavior often stems from ignorance and insecurity, and they demonstrate their prejudices by belittling others who are different from them. These narrow-minded individuals attack others based on any number of reasons, including religious beliefs, sexual...
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Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Pub. Date
2005.
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1 online resource (152 pages)
Language
English
Description
"This extraordinary book defines and describes librarianship and library science through insightful and thoughtful essays contributed by 17 recognized leaders of the profession. While each essay presents a distinct perspective and approach, collectively they paint a picture of a humane and human profession central to and concerned with the cultural, social, political, and intellectual underpinnings of civilization. Often challenging and provocative,...
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2005], p2004
Edition
Standard version.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (40 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Host Lisa Ling examines the consequences of China's two-decade-old, one-child policy, as it is commonly called. To curb the country's exploding population, China limits most families to one child, or in certain circumstances, two children. Due to cultural, social and economic factors, traditional preference leans toward boys, so girls are often hidden, aborted or abandoned. As a result, tens of thousands of girls end up in orphanages across China....
11) Potawatomi
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Series
Publisher
Mason Crest Publishers
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
94 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents the history of the Potawatomi people, and discusses the cultural, social, political, and economic changes that have affected this tribe.
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Oxford history of the United States volume 11
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2007.
Physical Desc
xiii, 448 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
A concise assessment of the 27 years between the resignation of Richard Nixon and the election of George W. Bush, weaving together social, cultural, political, economic, and international developments. We meet the era's many memorable figures--most notably, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton--and explore the "culture wars" where liberals and conservatives appeared to cut the country in two. Patterson describes how, when the Cold War finally ended, Americans...
13) We are here: 30 inspiring Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have shaped the United States
Author
Publisher
RP Kids
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
vii, 118 pages : illustrations (color) ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"There are more than 23 million people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent living in the United States. Their stories span across generations, as well as across the world. We Are Here highlights Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and the impact they've had on the cultural, social, and political fabric of the United States."--
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