Ucal pod mai 2021 (190 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Humanity has precipitated a planetary crisis of resource consumption--a crisis of stuff. So ingrained is our stuff-centric view that we can barely imagine a way out beyond substituting a new portmanteau of material things for the one we have today.In The Human Scaffold, anthropologist Josh Berson offers a new theory of adaptation to environmental change. Drawing on niche construction, evolutionary game theory, and the enactive view of cognition, Berson considers cases in the archaeology of adaptation in which technology in the conventional sense was virtually absent. Far from representing anomalies, these cases exemplify an enduring feature of human behavior that has implications for our own fate.The time has come to ask what the environmental crisis demands of us not as consumers but as biological beings. The Human Scaffold offers a starting point.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In the waning years of Latin America's longest and bloodiest civil war, the rise of an unlikely duo is transforming Colombia: Christianity and access to credit. In her exciting new book, Rebecca C. Bartel details how surging evangelical conversions and widespread access to credit cards, microfinance programs, and mortgages are changing how millions of Colombians envision a more prosperous future. Yet programs of financialization propel new modes of violence. As prosperity becomes conflated with peace, and debt with devotion, survival only becomes possible through credit and its accompanying forms of indebtedness. A new future is on the horizon, but it will come at a price.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Off the Pacific coast of South America, nutrients mingle with cool waters rising from the ocean's depths, creating one of the world's most productive marine ecosystems: the Humboldt Current. When the region's teeming populations of fish were converted into a key ingredient in animal feed--fishmeal--it fueled the revolution in chicken, hog, and fish farming that swept the United States and northern Europe after World War II. The Fishmeal Revolution explores industrialization along the Peru-Chile coast as fishmeal producers pulverized and exported unprecedented volumes of marine proteins to satisfy the growing taste for meat among affluent consumers in the Global North. A relentless drive to maximize profits from the sea occurred at the same time that Peru and Chile grappled with the challenge of environmental uncertainty and its potentially devastating impact. In this exciting new book, Kristin A. Wintersteen offers an important history and critique of the science and policy that shaped the global food industry.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Creative solutions for global cities addressing their urgent homeless crises. This book takes on perhaps the most formidable issue facing metropolitan areas today: the large numbers of people experiencing homelessness within cities. Four dedicated experts with first-hand experience profile ten cities--Bogota, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Houston, Nashville, New York City, Baltimore, Edmonton, Paris, and Athens--to explore ideas, strategies, successes, and failures. Together they bring an array of government, nonprofit, and academic perspectives to offer a truly global perspective. The authors answer essential questions about the nature and causes of homelessness and analyze how cities have used innovation and local political coordination to address this pervasive problem. Ten Global Cities will be an invaluable resource not only for students of policy and social work but for municipal, regional, and national policymakers; nonprofit service providers; community advocates and activists; and all citizens who want to collaborate for real change. These authors argue that homelessness is not an insurmountable social condition, and their examples show that cities and individuals working in coordination can lead the charge for better outcomes.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - With thousands of migrants attempting the perilous maritime journey from North Africa to Europe each year, transnational migration is a defining feature of social life in the Mediterranean today. On the island of Sicily, where many migrants first arrive and ultimately remain, the contours of migrant reception and integration are frequently animated by broader concerns for human rights and social justice. Island of Hope sheds light on the emergence of social solidarity initiatives and networks forged between citizens and noncitizens who work together to improve local livelihoods and mobilize for radical political change. Basing her argument on years of ethnographic fieldwork with frontline communities in Sicily, anthropologist Megan Carney asserts that such mobilizations hold significance not only for the rights of migrants, but for the material and affective well-being of society at large.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Migrating Tales situates the Babylonian Talmud, or Bavli, in its cultural context by reading several rich rabbinic stories against the background of Greek, Syriac, Arabic, Persian, and Mesopotamian literature of late antiquity and the early Middle Ages, much of it Christian in origin. In this nuanced work, Richard Kalmin argues that non-Jewish literature deriving from the eastern Roman provinces is a crucially important key to interpreting Babylonian rabbinic literature, to a degree unimagined by earlier scholars. Kalmin demonstrates the extent to which rabbinic Babylonia was part of the Mediterranean world of late antiquity and part of the emerging but never fully realized cultural unity forming during this period in Palestine, Syria, Mesopotamia, and western Persia. Kalmin recognizes that the Bavli contains remarkable diversity, incorporating motifs derived from the cultures of contemporaneous religious and social groups. Looking closely at the intimate relationship between narratives of the Bavli and of the Christian Roman Empire, Migrating Tales brings the history of Judaism and Jewish culture into the ambit of the ancient world as a whole.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Classifying Christians investigates late antique Christian heresiologies as ethnographies that catalogued and detailed the origins, rituals, doctrines, and customs of the heretics in explicitly polemical and theological terms. Oscillating between ancient ethnographic evidence and contemporary ethnographic writing, Todd S. Berzon argues that late antique heresiology shares an underlying logic with classical ethnography in the ancient Mediterranean world. By providing an account of heresiological writing from the second to fifth century, Classifying Christians embeds heresiology within the historical development of imperial forms of knowledge that have shaped western culture from antiquity to the present.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title, 2022 'When the world comes to an end,' Viennese writer Karl Kraus lamented in 1908, 'all the big city orchestras will still be playing The Merry Widow.' Viennese operettas like Franz Lehár's The Merry Widow were preeminent cultural texts during the Austro-Hungarian Empire's final years. Alternately hopeful and nihilistic, operetta staged contemporary debates about gender, nationality, and labor. The Operetta Empire delves into this vibrant theatrical culture, whose creators simultaneously sought the respectability of high art and the popularity of low entertainment. Case studies examine works by Lehár, Emmerich Kálmán, Oscar Straus, and Leo Fall in light of current musicological conversations about hybridity and middlebrow culture. Demonstrating a thorough mastery of the complex early twentieth-century Viennese cultural scene, and a sympathetic and redemptive critique of a neglected popular genre, Micaela Baranello establishes operetta as an important element of Viennese cultural life--one whose transgressions helped define the musical hierarchies of its day.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Off the Pacific coast of South America, nutrients mingle with cool waters rising from the ocean's depths, creating one of the world's most productive marine ecosystems: the Humboldt Current. When the region's teeming populations of fish were converted into a key ingredient in animal feed--fishmeal--it fueled the revolution in chicken, hog, and fish farming that swept the United States and northern Europe after World War II. The Fishmeal Revolution explores industrialization along the Peru-Chile coast as fishmeal producers pulverized and exported unprecedented volumes of marine proteins to satisfy the growing taste for meat among affluent consumers in the Global North. A relentless drive to maximize profits from the sea occurred at the same time that Peru and Chile grappled with the challenge of environmental uncertainty and its potentially devastating impact. In this exciting new book, Kristin A. Wintersteen offers an important history and critique of the science and policy that shaped the global food industry.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - With thousands of migrants attempting the perilous maritime journey from North Africa to Europe each year, transnational migration is a defining feature of social life in the Mediterranean today. On the island of Sicily, where many migrants first arrive and ultimately remain, the contours of migrant reception and integration are frequently animated by broader concerns for human rights and social justice. Island of Hope sheds light on the emergence of social solidarity initiatives and networks forged between citizens and noncitizens who work together to improve local livelihoods and mobilize for radical political change. Basing her argument on years of ethnographic fieldwork with frontline communities in Sicily, anthropologist Megan Carney asserts that such mobilizations hold significance not only for the rights of migrants, but for the material and affective well-being of society at large.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Creative solutions for global cities addressing their urgent homeless crises. This book takes on perhaps the most formidable issue facing metropolitan areas today: the large numbers of people experiencing homelessness within cities. Four dedicated experts with first-hand experience profile ten cities--Bogota, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Houston, Nashville, New York City, Baltimore, Edmonton, Paris, and Athens--to explore ideas, strategies, successes, and failures. Together they bring an array of government, nonprofit, and academic perspectives to offer a truly global perspective. The authors answer essential questions about the nature and causes of homelessness and analyze how cities have used innovation and local political coordination to address this pervasive problem. Ten Global Cities will be an invaluable resource not only for students of policy and social work but for municipal, regional, and national policymakers; nonprofit service providers; community advocates and activists; and all citizens who want to collaborate for real change. These authors argue that homelessness is not an insurmountable social condition, and their examples show that cities and individuals working in coordination can lead the charge for better outcomes.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In the waning years of Latin America's longest and bloodiest civil war, the rise of an unlikely duo is transforming Colombia: Christianity and access to credit. In her exciting new book, Rebecca C. Bartel details how surging evangelical conversions and widespread access to credit cards, microfinance programs, and mortgages are changing how millions of Colombians envision a more prosperous future. Yet programs of financialization propel new modes of violence. As prosperity becomes conflated with peace, and debt with devotion, survival only becomes possible through credit and its accompanying forms of indebtedness. A new future is on the horizon, but it will come at a price.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Statistical Analysis of Quasi-Experiments by Christopher H. Achen is a foundational work for social scientists grappling with the realities of imperfect data. While randomized experiments remain the gold standard for causal inference, most research in political science, sociology, economics, and public policy relies on nonrandomized designs. Achen demonstrates that quasi-experiments--studies with nonrandom treatment groups or censored samples--pose unique statistical challenges that traditional regression or matching techniques cannot fully solve. Through careful critique and innovative solutions, he shows how common assumptions of control variables and model specification often fail, leaving policy evaluations and empirical findings biased or misleading. The book develops practical alternatives. Achen introduces methods ranging from two-stage least squares to advanced single-equation instrumental variable estimators, extending them to contexts with heteroskedasticity, nonlinearities, and censored samples. Drawing on case studies such as school desegregation, college admissions, and pretrial release systems, he illustrates both the pitfalls of conventional analysis and the power of more appropriate estimators. Written with applied researchers in mind, \*\*The Statistical Analysis of Quasi-Experiments\*\* balances theoretical rigor with accessibility, offering tools that can be computed with widely available software. More than a technical manual, it is a call for greater care and intellectual honesty in social science, highlighting how better statistical practice can produce more reliable insights into pressing issues of law, policy, and society. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1986.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Psychiatry in Medicine: A Symposium offers an illuminating exploration of the evolving role of psychiatry in medical practice, marking the inauguration of the Neuropsychiatric Institute at UCLA in 1961. This collection of lectures and discussions underscores the imperative of integrating psychiatric knowledge into general medical education, aiming to bridge the historical gap that has often separated mental health from broader medical care. The symposium addresses the critical role of emotional health in both organic and functional disorders, advocating for a medical model that recognizes the intricate interplay between mind and body. Contributors to the symposium, including leading psychiatrists and medical professionals, provide diverse perspectives on psychosomatic medicine, the doctor-patient relationship, the psychology of aging, and the emotional development of children. Discussions range from the unconscious roots of psychosomatic disorders to the societal and cultural challenges faced by elderly patients in a youth-oriented society. With reflections on the limitations of psychiatric diagnosis, the dangers of sensationalized medical breakthroughs, and the philosophical dimensions of human suffering, this volume serves as both a historical document and a forward-thinking discourse on the indispensable role of psychiatry in comprehensive medical care. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1962.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Pleasurable Instruction: Form and Convention in Eighteenth-Century Travel Literature explores the unique popularity and literary value of travel writing during the 1700s, a period when this genre captivated a diverse audience and became a significant cultural phenomenon. In this richly detailed study, the author investigates how the travel account evolved from a rudimentary form of reportage into a respected literary genre. Unlike earlier travelogues that often blended fact with fanciful fiction, eighteenth-century travel literature emphasized factual accuracy, artistic prose, and moral reflection, catering to an audience hungry for both knowledge and entertainment. Prominent figures such as Addison, Defoe, and Johnson contributed to this literary tradition, elevating it into an esteemed mode of storytelling that blended scientific inquiry with vivid narrative. The book highlights the dynamic interplay between travel as a physical act and its literary representation. It situates travel accounts within the broader socio-cultural context of the eighteenth century, emphasizing how advancements in transportation and increased accessibility to international destinations shaped the genre. Yet the study goes beyond mere historical analysis, delving into the literary conventions and aesthetic principles that defined travel writing. It challenges modern misconceptions about the genre's artistic merit, asserting its significance as a vehicle for intellectual exploration and imaginative engagement. Through this lens, Pleasurable Instruction affirms the travel account's dual role as both a mirror of its time and a timeless source of literary pleasure and instruction. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1978.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Kinship and Urbanization: White Collar Migrants in North India delves into the social dynamics of rural-to-urban migration within India's burgeoning white-collar middle class. Focusing on a North Indian city, the study examines two key questions central to urban sociology: the transformation of kinship ties and the significance of neighborhood life in the urban environment. Drawing from participant observation and unstructured interviews, the book challenges the classic theories of urbanization, which often predict the erosion of family and community connections in modern cities. Instead, it uncovers how kinship networks adapt to urban life, providing crucial support to migrants navigating the complexities of a new social landscape. By placing the experiences of urban migrants within the broader context of India's rapid modernization, the book highlights the enduring importance of both family ties and neighborhood associations. The narrative connects rural traditions with urban realities, revealing how urbanization reshapes, rather than replaces, established social norms. This nuanced exploration offers valuable insights into the changing social fabric of contemporary India, making it a critical read for scholars of anthropology, sociology, and South Asian studies. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1972.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Myth in Indo-European Antiquity offers a compelling collection of essays that explore the profound narratives and symbolic structures of Indo-European mythology, inspired by the groundbreaking work of Georges Dumézil. Emerging from a 1971 symposium at the University of California, Santa Barbara, the volume brings together scholars from diverse fields such as linguistics, anthropology, and religious studies to address Dumézil's comparative methods and extend his legacy into new areas of mythological inquiry. These essays not only analyze the intricate mythological frameworks of ancient Indo-European societies but also highlight the interplay between myth, culture, and societal structures, emphasizing myth as both a narrative of the sacred and a reflection of social ideology. The collection is meticulously curated to balance theoretical depth and interdisciplinary breadth. It begins with methodological discussions, including Dumézil's own reflections on mythological archetypes, and transitions into comparative studies of Indo-European traditions. The essays probe themes like dual sovereignty, warrior ethos, and economic productivity within mythological narratives, employing Dumézil's tripartite ideological framework. By weaving together historical insights and contemporary perspectives, Myth in Indo-European Antiquity not only deepens our understanding of myth as a cultural and religious phenomenon but also underscores its enduring relevance in the study of human civilization. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1974.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Memory and Re-Creation in Troubadour Lyric delves into the intricate and dynamic world of medieval troubadour poetry, examining its artistic evolution and cultural context. This groundbreaking work challenges traditional romanticized interpretations of troubadour songs, which often viewed them as personal outpourings of emotion or autobiographical reflections. Instead, the book situates troubadour lyric within a framework of formalism and performance, emphasizing its reliance on conventions, originality, and interaction with audiences. By analyzing the dynamic process of 'mouvance'--the fluidity of medieval texts during oral and written transmission--this study highlights how troubadours balanced the creation of distinctive poetic voices with the inevitability of adaptation and transformation over time. The book explores how troubadours actively engaged in literary innovation while addressing the inherent challenges of oral tradition and textual mobility. Through in-depth analyses of poets like Jaufre Rudel, Raimbaut d'Aurenga, and Arnaut Daniel, it reveals the complex interplay between individuality and tradition, as well as the deliberate use of metaphor, rhyme, and structure to shape audience reception. With its rich examination of twelfth-century poetics, performance practices, and manuscript evidence, Memory and Re-Creation in Troubadour Lyric offers a nuanced understanding of how these medieval poets navigated the tension between ephemeral oral performances and the enduring legacy of written text. This work is an invaluable resource for those seeking to uncover the layered artistry of troubadour poetry and its enduring cultural significance. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1991.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Lectures on the Whole of Anatomy: An Annotated Translation of Prelectiones Anatomiae Universalis offers an invaluable glimpse into the formative stages of modern anatomy as pioneered by William Harvey. This richly annotated translation sheds light on Harvey's original lecture notes, prepared during his tenure as the Lumleian Lecturer at the Royal College of Physicians in the early 17th century. It offers readers a comprehensive view of his meticulous anatomical dissections and observations, which laid the groundwork for his revolutionary discovery of the circulation of blood. These notes, written primarily in Latin and interspersed with English and other languages, capture Harvey's scientific rigor and his deep engagement with the classical and contemporary literature of his time. This annotated edition not only preserves Harvey's original texts but also contextualizes them with detailed commentary and insights into his methodology and intellectual milieu. It traces the evolution of his ideas, particularly the gradual shift from Aristotelian thought to a more empirical, observation-based scientific approach. The inclusion of references to Harvey's extensive comparative anatomy studies and clinical observations further enriches the narrative, showcasing his role as both a pioneering experimentalist and a practicing physician. By blending historical commentary with meticulous translation, this work provides an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts of medical history, shedding light on a pivotal moment in the development of anatomy and physiology. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1961.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Enigma of 1989: The USSR and the Liberation of Eastern Europe explores the pivotal events of 1989 that reshaped the global political landscape, focusing on the role of the Soviet Union in the collapse of Eastern European Communist regimes. The book centers on the unexpected Soviet passivity in the face of these changes, particularly under the leadership of Mikhail Gorbachev. Unlike the rigid Soviet policies of the past, Gorbachev's approach allowed for a peaceful dissolution of the Soviet Empire and the fall of the Berlin Wall. The author examines how this surprising turn of events was not just a sign of Soviet weakness but also a strategic move within Gorbachev's broader vision for a transformed international order, where Eastern European democratization was part of a controlled process aimed at benefiting the USSR. The study argues that Gorbachev's policies were driven by a new ideology of transition, which, despite its roots in Marxism and Leninism, sought to establish a world order based on new, universal values. This ideology, coupled with the immense risks Gorbachev took, helped him manage the crises in Eastern Europe, neutralize conservative opposition, and maintain Soviet influence in international politics until the fall of Eastern Europe in 1989. The book delves into the internal and external dynamics that led to the USSR's passive role in the dissolution of Eastern Europe and links it to Gorbachev's broader efforts to transform both Soviet foreign policy and domestic politics. Ultimately, it concludes that the collapse of the Eastern European regimes marked the breaking point of Gorbachev's ambitions, as it led to a loss of control over both the Soviet Union and his foreign policy initiatives. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1997.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Hamadsha: A Study in Moroccan Ethnopsychiatry examines the unique religious brotherhoods of Morocco, tracing their origins to two saints from the late 17th and early 18th centuries, Sidi Ali ben Hamdush and Sidi Ahmed Dghughi. Known for their dramatic and sometimes controversial rituals, such as trance dances and acts of self-mutilation, the Hamadsha are healers who address spiritual and psychogenic ailments through symbolic and therapeutic practices. Their activities, deeply rooted in the Moroccan cult of saints, reflect a complex interplay of Islamic mysticism, local traditions, and social dynamics. Through these rituals, the Hamadsha incorporate patients into their brotherhoods, providing them with new roles and a symbolic framework to articulate and resolve personal and societal tensions. Drawing on extensive fieldwork, historical analysis, and psychoanalytic perspectives, this study explores the Hamadsha's history, their organizational structure, and their relationship with Moroccan culture and religion. It examines the saints' tombs as focal points of veneration, the social dynamics of the brotherhoods, and their therapeutic methods, including pilgrimages and trance dances. The book situates the Hamadsha within the broader Moroccan socio-cultural landscape, revealing how their practices both reinforce and challenge societal norms. Ultimately, the work sheds light on the enduring cultural significance of the Hamadsha as curers and keepers of a distinct spiritual tradition. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1973.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Sather Classical Lectures, Volume Four: Epochs of Greek and Roman Biography provides an episodic yet insightful exploration of the development of biography as a literary genre in ancient Greece and Rome. Rooted in the principle articulated by Polybius, the work emphasizes the interconnectedness of history and the evolution of human ideas, particularly in the context of biographical writing. The author selects topics that address key problems and stages in the growth of biographical purpose, drawing connections between ancient and modern biographers, from Plutarch's enduring influence on psychoanalytic biographers to the continued relevance of classical ideals in contemporary biographical theory. While not attempting a complete history, the book offers a rich analysis of how biographical works reflect broader cultural and intellectual movements, and how the goals and methods of ancient biographers resonate with modern practices. This volume also stands out for its thorough academic approach, bolstered by an extensive array of footnotes and references designed not just for scholars, but for readers with a broad interest in biography. The book is the result of specialized study, offering a detailed bibliography that aims to engage those with a genuine enthusiasm for the genre. The author balances academic rigor with the intention to make ancient biography accessible and engaging, demonstrating the timeless relevance of ancient practices and offering a critical examination of their enduring influence. This makes the volume both a valuable resource for experts and an engaging read for those curious about the evolution of biographical writing. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1928.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Nationalist Revival in France, 1905-1914 offers a penetrating exploration of a transformative era in French history, where nationalism reshaped political ideologies and societal attitudes. This book examines how nationalism evolved from a scattered sentiment into a cohesive, if volatile, force that influenced France's domestic and foreign policies on the eve of World War I. The text explores the nuanced distinction between patriotism and nationalism, highlighting how fear of external threats and internal anxieties over modernization and social unrest galvanized a revival of nationalistic fervor. Through careful analysis, the book uncovers the ways political elites, cultural influencers, and regional loyalties contributed to a complex and often contradictory nationalist narrative. Focusing on the interplay between political ideologies, social structures, and individual actors, The Nationalist Revival in France, 1905-1914 illuminates the varied motivations that fueled this phenomenon. From the remnants of 19th-century revanchist ambitions to the rise of new ultranationalist rhetoric, the book places this revival within a broader European context, drawing parallels with contemporary movements elsewhere. With meticulous research and a focus on Paris as the epicenter of cultural and political agitation, this work is an essential resource for historians, political scientists, and anyone interested in understanding the roots of modern nationalism and its enduring impact on French society and beyond. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1968.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Quest for Regional Cooperation: A Study of the New York Metropolitan Regional Council provides an in-depth analysis of the challenges and prospects of intergovernmental collaboration in one of the world's most complex metropolitan regions. The book examines the historical evolution, structural challenges, and political dynamics of regional councils of government (COGs), focusing on the Metropolitan Regional Council (MRC) in the tri-state New York City area. As urbanization has expanded, local governments have struggled to address pressing concerns such as transportation, environmental protection, housing, and infrastructure that transcend jurisdictional boundaries. The study offers a critical exploration of how voluntary cooperation among local governments has emerged as a pragmatic alternative to structural governmental reforms, navigating the tension between local autonomy and regional necessity. Through detailed case studies and comparative analysis, the book situates the MRC within the broader national movement of councils of government, highlighting their rise as essential mechanisms for urban planning and problem-solving. The research underscores the political and institutional obstacles that have historically hindered the effectiveness of regional councils, from intergovernmental rivalries to financial constraints and shifting federal policies. By examining the failures and revival efforts of the New York MRC, the book provides valuable insights for policymakers, planners, and scholars interested in regional governance. It argues that while regional councils face significant hurdles, they remain crucial instruments for fostering cooperation in an era of increasing metropolitan interdependence, offering a model for collaborative governance in other urban centers facing similar challenges. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1969.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Power of Collective Purse Strings offers a sharp analysis of how banks, acting not as isolated firms but as a unified financial community, wield enormous power over corporations and states. Davita Silfen Glasberg demonstrates how 'collective purse strings' allow banks to define what counts as crisis and to dictate terms for recovery or liquidation. Through comparative case studies--including the bankruptcy of W. T. Grant, the Chrysler bailout, Cleveland's default, and Mexico's foreign debt crisis--Glasberg shows how financial institutions' collective actions shape economic outcomes and political realities. By tracing lending consortia, institutional stockholding, and interlocking directorates, the book details how structural unity empowers banks to discipline corporate managers, labor unions, and governments alike. This study reframes crises as socially constructed events, not inevitable economic downturns, emphasizing that financial institutions' decisions can create crises where none objectively exist. Glasberg's account extends beyond corporate boardrooms into state politics, showing how municipalities and even nations become subject to the same logic of bank hegemony. Combining political economy, sociology, and historical case analysis, The Power of Collective Purse Strings illuminates the mechanisms of financial dominance and the constraints they impose on democratic decision-making. It is essential reading for scholars of political economy, finance, labor relations, and state theory, and for anyone concerned with the intersection of corporate power and public policy. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1989. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Local Power in the Japanese State offers a comprehensive examination of the evolution of local government and central-local relations in Japan during a pivotal era of political and administrative change. Originally published in Japanese in 1988, the book contextualizes Japan's governance dynamics through the lens of historical, political, and socio-economic transformations, particularly during the post-war period. It traces how local government systems adapted to rapid industrialization, urbanization, and increasing interdependence between central and local authorities, culminating in significant legislative developments such as the Decentralization Law of 1995. The text provides insights into the tug-of-war between central control and local autonomy, analyzing how these forces shaped the governance landscape in Japan. The book delves into various theoretical models of local governance, including integrationist frameworks influenced by European systems and the gradual incorporation of separationist elements introduced during the U.S. occupation. It explores how political competition, administrative reforms, and the democratization of local leadership--such as the popular election of governors--fostered a nuanced evolution of local autonomy. By focusing on case studies and firsthand interviews with prefectural leaders, the book reveals the intricate interplay of vertical administrative control and horizontal political competition. Ultimately, Local Power in the Japanese State underscores the resilience of local governance structures amid centralizing pressures, providing a critical perspective on the balance between self-management and central oversight in modern Japan. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1988.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This study examines the agricultural practices and decision-making processes of a small Tai-Lue village in northern Thailand, focusing on the period from 1959 to 1961, with a follow-up visit in 1965. Conducted through anthropological fieldwork, the research involved living among villagers, learning their language, and participating in their daily life. The primary aim was to understand how villagers in Ban Ping made farming decisions, with a specific interest in their adoption of new agricultural technologies, such as tractors, which had significantly changed rice cultivation by 1960. By concentrating on the local, culturally-informed perspectives of the villagers, the study seeks to provide insights into the factors that influence farming choices within the community. The analysis explores the complexities of farming decisions through two perspectives: rational decision-making processes related to technology and broader social factors tied to the village's extracommunity relations. The methodological approach involves a detailed, systematic examination of how decisions were made in 1960, with subsequent insights from the 1965 field trip reserved for the study's final chapter to maintain the integrity of the initial analysis. By doing so, the research attempts to reveal the processes through which farmers select among different agricultural practices, emphasizing the importance of understanding localized decision-making in efforts to improve agricultural development and economic policies. This work is intended not only for ethnographers studying agricultural practices but also for those involved in economic development, offering a grounded perspective on the technological and social dynamics of rural communities. The study reflects the author's engagement with development work in Thailand, drawing on experiences with various international and Thai organizations. The research benefits from the support of local Thai officials, community members, and academic institutions, whose cooperation made it possible to document the nuanced interactions between tradition, technology, and economic change in Ban Ping. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1968.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - One of the Children: Gay Black Men in Harlem provides a groundbreaking ethnographic account of the lives of gay black men residing in Harlem. This community, often overlooked in academic literature, is presented through the lens of the author's two-year participant-observation fieldwork, revealing a vibrant, interconnected network of individuals who navigate dual identities rooted in both their racial and sexual identities. The book uncovers how these men construct their lives around 'fictive kin' relationships, community social networks, and culturally significant expressions of identity. By participating in Harlem's social institutions and private gatherings, the author delves into the complexities of their lived experiences, emphasizing the unique challenges and resilience that define their existence within a broader societal framework often marked by homophobia and racial discrimination. The study not only challenges stereotypes of black men as marginalized 'street corner figures' but also redefines their role within Harlem's urban and cultural landscape. Through detailed chapters, the author examines the intersection of gay and black identities, the impact of community and social networks, and the influence of broader black and gay cultural narratives. Central to the book is an exploration of the profound effects of the AIDS epidemic on these communities, capturing both the adversity faced and the solidarity fostered in response. The ethnography underscores the rich, multi-layered identities of gay black men in Harlem, offering valuable insights into how they shape their social and cultural worlds while navigating broader societal challenges. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1996.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - An Introduction to the Uralic Languages is a comprehensive examination of one of the world's most diverse and historically significant language families. Published under the auspices of the Center for Research in Languages and Linguistics at UCLA, this volume delves into the intricate linguistic, historical, and cultural tapestry woven by the Uralic languages and their speakers. The book meticulously traces the etymology, grammatical structure, and phonological evolution of the Uralic languages, which include Finnish, Hungarian, Estonian, and the lesser-known Samoyed and Ob-Ugric tongues. This scholarly work situates the Uralic languages within a broader historical context, examining their ancient origins and the complex interplay of cultural and linguistic influences from neighboring Indo-European, Turkic, and Altaic language groups. The text explores themes such as migration patterns, linguistic borrowing, and the sociopolitical factors that have shaped the development and distribution of Uralic-speaking communities across Europe and Asia. Through detailed comparative analyses, the book illuminates the commonalities and distinctive features of these languages, providing a rare window into their shared heritage and individual trajectories. For linguists, anthropologists, and historians, An Introduction to the Uralic Languages offers an authoritative resource on the phonetic systems, syntactic structures, and semantic nuances of this language family. It is equally valuable to those interested in the cultural histories of Uralic-speaking peoples, from the nomadic Samoyeds of Siberia to the Finnic tribes of the Baltic. By blending rigorous scholarship with accessible exposition, this volume establishes itself as a cornerstone in the field of Uralic studies. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1965.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Russia and the Outbreak of the Seven Years' War by Herbert H. Kaplan reconsiders one of the great turning points of eighteenth-century Europe by placing Russia at the center of the story. Traditional accounts of the Seven Years' War highlight the balance of power among Austria, France, Great Britain, and Prussia, often relegating Russia to a secondary role. Kaplan draws extensively on Russian archival materials to show that the empire acted not merely as an auxiliary ally of Maria Theresa, but as an independent power pursuing its own interests with deliberation and force. By reconstructing the origins of the war from the vantage of St. Petersburg, he demonstrates that Russia's policies decisively shaped the alliances and choices of Europe's other major states. Kaplan explores how Empress Elizabeth's determination to secure Russia's place in continental affairs prompted sweeping reforms of her administrative and diplomatic machinery. Internal divisions among her closest advisers exacerbated court rivalries, as questions of who should direct diplomacy became entangled with broader struggles for political power. These conflicts were intensified by Elizabeth's chronic illness and the looming issue of succession, which drew Grand Duke Peter and Grand Duchess Catherine into the political foreground. Kaplan shows how the uncertainty surrounding Russia's imperial future influenced both her foreign policy orientation and the calculations of her allies and adversaries. Focusing on the intersection of diplomacy, court politics, and questions of succession, this study restores Russia to its rightful place as a principal actor in the outbreak of the Seven Years' War and underscores the broader significance of imperial decision-making in shaping the international system. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1968.…