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America's Philosopher examines how John Locke has been interpreted, reinterpreted, and misinterpreted over three centuries of American history.
The influence of polymath philosopher John Locke (1632–1704) can still be found in a dizzying range of fields, as his writings touch on issues of identity, republicanism, and the nature of knowledge itself. Claire Rydell Arcenas's new book tells the story of Americans' longstanding yet ever-mutable obsession...
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An in-depth look at how the ideas formulated by the interwar League of Nations shaped American thinking on the modern global order.
Plowshares into Swords recaptures the power of knowledge and information developed between World War I and World War II by an international society of institutions and individuals committed to liberal international order and given focus by the League of Nations in Geneva. That information and analysis revolutionized...
3) Worst Cases
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Al Qaeda detonates a nuclear weapon in Times Square during rush hour, wiping out half of Manhattan and killing 500,000 people. A virulent strain of bird flu jumps to humans in Thailand, sweeps across Asia, and claims more than fifty million lives. A single freight car of chlorine derails on the outskirts of Los Angeles, spilling its contents and killing seven million. An asteroid ten kilometers wide slams into the Atlantic Ocean, unleashing a tsunami...
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Not just a searing indictment of American drug policy, but a step-by-step guide to addressing it once and for all!
Respected attorney Vincent Bugliosi, who successfully prosecuted Charles Manson, directs his attention to a national epidemic- the chronic drug crisis in America. An analysis of the drug policy in the United States, this critical review reveals a disturbing level of ineptness in drug control practices. But Bugliosi also...
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Women and girls across the world are often made to feel as if the challenges, limitations, and barriers they face are personal, belonging to them alone. When, in fact, they affect us all. The issues are systemic, societal, and global – and we have the power to create change.
In Who Runs the World?, author Lois Quam emphasizes the need to unlock the immense potential of women and girls globally. Quam argues that empowering women is the long-needed...
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An eye-opening analysis of collegiate activism and its effects on the divisions in contemporary American politics.
The past six years have been marked by a contentious political atmosphere that has touched every arena of public life, including higher education. Though most college campuses are considered ideologically progressive, how can it be that the right has been so successful in mobilizing young people even in these environments?
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A deeply relevant look at what fascism means to Americans.
From the time Mussolini took power in Italy in 1922, Americans have been obsessed with and brooded over the meaning of fascism and how it might migrate to the United States. Fascism Comes to America examines how we have viewed fascism overseas and its implications for our own country. Bruce Kuklick explores the rhetoric of politicians, who have used the language of fascism to smear opponents,...
8) Prince, The
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The most famous book on politics ever written, The Prince remains as lively and shocking today as when it was written almost five hundred years ago. Initially denounced as a collection of sinister maxims and a recommendation of tyranny, it has more recently been defended as the first scientific treatment of politics as it is practiced rather than as it ought to be practiced. Harvey C. Mansfield's brilliant translation of this classic work, along with...
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Living in the Future reveals the unexplored impact of utopian thought on the major figures of the Civil Rights Movement.
Utopian thinking is often dismissed as unrealistic, overly idealized, and flat-out impractical-in short, wholly divorced from the urgent conditions of daily life. This is perhaps especially true when the utopian ideal in question is reforming and repairing the United States' bitter history of racial injustice. But as Victoria...
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Analyse pertinente des débuts du sionisme
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Léon Pinsker, né en Pologne le 13 décembre 1821 et mort le 9 décembre 1891, est un médecin et un militant sioniste qui milita toute sa vie pour l'intégration des Juifs russes en créant notamment la Société pour la promotion de l'instruction qui encourage l'apprentissage de la langue russe.
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"Unpacking the complexity of the abortion issue, Camosy shows that placing oneself on either side of the typical polarizations ? pro-life vs. pro-choice, liberal vs. conservative, Democrat vs. Republican ? only serves to further confuse the debate and limits our ability to have fruitful dialogue. Camosy then proposes a new public policy that he believes is consistent with the beliefs of the broad majority of Americans and supported by the best ideas...
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Alle brauchen Arbeit – viele finden keine. Man kann das für ein soziales Problem halten und sich vorstellen, „Beschäftigungsförderung" wäre die passende Antwort, mit staatlichen Arbeitsbeschaffungsmaßnahmen und einer Senkung der Lohnnebenkosten, mit der „Schaffung von neuen Arbeitsplätzen" durch Teilzeit- und Leiharbeit, oder wie auch immer. Über eine gewisse Absurdität muss man sich dabei allerdings schon hinwegsetzen: Wenn es nicht...
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Get the Summary of Martha C. Nussbaum's The Monarchy of Fear in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Martha C. Nussbaum's "The Monarchy of Fear: A Philosopher Looks at Our Political Crisis" delves into the emotional undercurrents shaping the American political landscape. The book examines how fear, intertwined with anger, blame, and jealousy, obstructs rational thought and collaborative progress. Nussbaum explores the...
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Talk radio has been a format that has evolved and grown since World War II. As it evolved in the 1960's and 70's, hosts began to realize its impact on political and social issues. Over time, it became apparent that harnessing the power of the public to affect the outcome of issues affecting their lives was very real. That is where AIRING THE WAVE: Talk Radio At The Dawn Of The Digital Era fills a void.
Little had been written about the role of talk...
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Under God's guidance, I fled China from Shanghai in October 2020 and sent a large number of emails and messages to governments, media, and schools around the world, including the Trump administration. In order to expose the CCP's creation of the Wuhan virus, live organ harvesting, and financial fraud. I'm sure many of you have received my emails and seen my messages on the web.Guo Wengui and Yan Limeng only provided unilateral evidence and opinions,...
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Die sechzehnjährige Nujeen erzählt, wie der syrische Krieg eine stolze Nation zerstört, Familien auseinander reißt und Menschen zur Flucht zwingt. In Nujeens Fall zu einer Reise durch neun Länder, in einem Rollstuhl. Doch es ist auch die Geschichte einer willensstarken jungen Frau, die in Aleppo durch eine Krankheit ans Haus gefesselt ist und sich mit amerikanischen Seifenopern Englisch beibringt, weil sie die starke Hoffnung auf ein besseres...
18) Whose America?
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In this expanded edition of his 2002 book, Zimmerman surveys how battles over public education have become conflicts at the heart of American national identity.
Critical Race Theory. The 1619 Project. Mask mandates. As the headlines remind us, American public education is still wracked by culture wars. But these conflicts have shifted sharply over the past two decades, marking larger changes in the ways that Americans imagine themselves. In his...
19) Gossip Men
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J. Edgar Hoover, Joseph McCarthy, and Roy Cohn were titanic figures in midcentury America, wielding national power in government and the legal system through intimidation and insinuation. Hoover's FBI thrived on secrecy, threats, and illegal surveillance, while McCarthy and Cohn will forever be associated with the infamous anticommunist smear campaign of the early 1950s, which culminated in McCarthy's public disgrace during televised Senate hearings....
20) Trade-Offs
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The highly engaging introduction to thinking like an economist, updated for a new generation of readers.
When economists wrestle with any social issue-be it unemployment, inflation, healthcare, or crime and punishment-they do so impersonally. The big question for them is: what are the costs and benefits, or trade-offs, of the solutions to such matters? These trade-offs constitute the core of how economists see the world-and make the policies...
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