Ucal pod sep 2022 (306 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What history, pop culture, and diaspora can teach us about North and South Korea today.Korea is one of the last divided countries in the world. Twins born of the Cold War, one is vilified as an isolated, impoverished, time-warped state with an abysmal human rights record and a reclusive leader who perennially threatens global security with his clandestine nuclear weapons program. The other is lauded as a thriving democratic and capitalist state with the thirteenth largest economy in the world and a model for developing countries to emulate. In The Koreas, Theodore Jun Yoo provides a compelling gateway to understanding the divergent developments of contemporary North and South Korea. In contrast to standard histories, Yoo examines the unique qualities of the Korean diaspora experience, challenging the master narratives of national culture, homogeneity, belongingness, and identity. This book draws from the latest research to present a decidedly demythologized history, with chapters focusing on feature stories that capture the key issues of the day as they affect popular culture and everyday life. The Koreas will be indispensable to any historian, armchair or otherwise, in need of a discerning and reliable guide to the region.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What racist rumors about Barack Obama tell us about the intractability of racism in American politics. Barack Obama and his family have been the objects of rumors, legends, and conspiracy theories unprecedented in US politics. Outbreaks of anti-Obama lore have occurred in every national election cycle since 2004 and continue to the present day--two elections after his presidency ended. In Trash Talk, folklorist Patricia A. Turner examines how these thought patterns have grown ever more vitriolic and persistent and what this means for American political culture. Through the lens of attacks on Obama, Trash Talk explores how racist tropes circulate and gain currency. As internet communications expand in reach, rumors and conspiracy theories have become powerful political tools, and new types of lore like the hoax and fake news have taken root. The mainstream press and political establishment dismissed anti-Obama mythology for years, registering concern only when it became difficult to deny how much power those who circulated it could command. Trash Talk demonstrates that the ascendancy of Barack Obama was never a signal of a postracial America.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A meticulous and exhaustive accounting of the total economic devastation wreaked on Black communities by mass incarceration with an action guide for vital reparations. Stolen Wealth, Hidden Power is a staggering account of the destruction wrought by mass incarceration. Finding that the economic value of the damages to Black individuals, families, and communities totals $7.16 trillion--roughly 86 percent of the current Black-White wealth gap--this compelling and exhaustive analysis puts unprecedented empirical heft behind an urgent call for reparations. Much of the damage of mass incarceration, Tasseli McKay finds, has been silently absorbed by families and communities of the incarcerated--where it is often compensated for by women's invisible labor. Four decades of state-sponsored violence have destroyed the health, economic potential, and political power of Black Americans across generations. Grounded in principles of transitional justice that have guided other nations in moving past eras of state violence, Stolen Wealth, Hidden Power presents a comprehensive framework for how to begin intensive individual and institutional reparations. The extent of mass incarceration's racialized harms, estimated here with new rigor and scope, points to the urgency of this work and the possibilities that lie beyond it.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - We are living in a time of great panic about 'sex trafficking'--an idea whose meaning has been expanded beyond any real usefulness by evangelicals, conspiracy theorists, anti-prostitution feminists, and politicians with their own agendas. This is especially visible during events like the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games, when claims circulate that as many as 40,000 women and girls will be sex trafficked. Drawing on extensive fieldwork in Brazil as well as interviews with sex workers, policymakers, missionaries, and activists in Russia, Qatar, Japan, the UK, and South Africa, Gregory Mitchell shows that despite baseless statistical claims to the contrary, sex trafficking never increases as a result of these global mega-events--but police violence against sex workers always does. While advocates have long decried this myth, Mitchell follows the discourse across host countries to ask why this panic so easily embeds during these mega-events. What fears animate it Who profits He charts the move of sex trafficking into the realm of the spectacular--street protests, awareness-raising campaigns, telenovelas, social media, and celebrity spokespeople--where it then spreads across borders. This trend is dangerous because these events happen in moments of nationalist fervor during which fears of foreigners and migrants are heightened and easily exploited to frightening ends.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Doors to Jobs: A Study of the Organization of the Labor Market in California explores the challenges of connecting job seekers with employment in California during the 1930s. Conducted in 1938, this study examines the fragmented and inefficient state of the labor market, where workers often found themselves competing for jobs in overcrowded pools, and employers struggled to find qualified labor. The book analyzes the existing agencies intended to match workers with jobs, revealing their limitations and the broader issues of disorganization. The creation of state-wide employment services between 1935 and 1938 marks an attempt to centralize labor exchanges, but the study highlights the need for a more effective system to improve efficiency, reduce worker suffering, and prevent the downward pressure on wages caused by disorganized job hunting. The book also delves into California's diverse population and industries, shedding light on the state's seasonal labor demands and its reliance on a large immigrant workforce. It details how agricultural, manufacturing, and transportation sectors all faced unique challenges in meeting labor needs, from the influx of migrant workers during the Dust Bowl migration to the seasonal demands of farm labor. By examining the structure of California's labor market, Doors to Jobs underscores the importance of a well-organized labor exchange system that can better match workers with opportunities, ultimately benefiting employers, workers, and the broader economy.…

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A meticulous and exhaustive accounting of the total economic devastation wreaked on Black communities by mass incarceration with an action guide for vital reparations. Stolen Wealth, Hidden Power is a staggering account of the destruction wrought by mass incarceration. Finding that the economic value of the damages to Black individuals, families, and communities totals $7.16 trillion--roughly 86 percent of the current Black-White wealth gap--this compelling and exhaustive analysis puts unprecedented empirical heft behind an urgent call for reparations. Much of the damage of mass incarceration, Tasseli McKay finds, has been silently absorbed by families and communities of the incarcerated--where it is often compensated for by women's invisible labor. Four decades of state-sponsored violence have destroyed the health, economic potential, and political power of Black Americans across generations. Grounded in principles of transitional justice that have guided other nations in moving past eras of state violence, Stolen Wealth, Hidden Power presents a comprehensive framework for how to begin intensive individual and institutional reparations. The extent of mass incarceration's racialized harms, estimated here with new rigor and scope, points to the urgency of this work and the possibilities that lie beyond it.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - An anthropologist uncovers how 'great coffee' depends not just on taste, but also on a complex system of values worked out among farmers, roasters, and consumers. What justifies the steep prices commanded by small-batch, high-end Third Wave coffees Making Better Coffee explores this question, looking at highland coffee farmers in Guatemala and their relationship to the trends that dictate what makes 'great coffee.' Traders stress material conditions of terroir and botany, but just as important are the social, moral, and political values that farmers, roasters, and consumers attach to the beans. In the late nineteenth century, Maya farmers were forced to work on the large plantations that colonized their ancestral lands. The international coffee market shifted in the 1990s, creating demand for high-altitude varietals--plants suited to the mountains where the Maya had been displaced. Edward F. Fischer connects the quest for quality among U.S. tastemakers to the lives and desires of Maya producers, showing how profits are made by artfully combining coffee's material and symbolic attributes. The result is a complex story of terroir and taste, quality and craft, justice and necessity, worth and value.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - We are living in a time of great panic about 'sex trafficking'--an idea whose meaning has been expanded beyond any real usefulness by evangelicals, conspiracy theorists, anti-prostitution feminists, and politicians with their own agendas. This is especially visible during events like the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games, when claims circulate that as many as 40,000 women and girls will be sex trafficked. Drawing on extensive fieldwork in Brazil as well as interviews with sex workers, policymakers, missionaries, and activists in Russia, Qatar, Japan, the UK, and South Africa, Gregory Mitchell shows that despite baseless statistical claims to the contrary, sex trafficking never increases as a result of these global mega-events--but police violence against sex workers always does. While advocates have long decried this myth, Mitchell follows the discourse across host countries to ask why this panic so easily embeds during these mega-events. What fears animate it Who profits He charts the move of sex trafficking into the realm of the spectacular--street protests, awareness-raising campaigns, telenovelas, social media, and celebrity spokespeople--where it then spreads across borders. This trend is dangerous because these events happen in moments of nationalist fervor during which fears of foreigners and migrants are heightened and easily exploited to frightening ends.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Given the range of possibilities open to women today, what futures do adolescent girls dream of and pursue And how do social class and race play into their trajectories In asking young women about their aspirations in three areas--school, work, and family--Best Laid Plans demonstrates how future plans are framed by notions of gendered responsibilities and abilities. Through her examination of the lives of poor, working-class, and middle-class Black and White young women as they navigate the transition to adulthood, sociologist Jessica Halliday Hardie defines anew what it means for young women to come of age. In particular, Hardie shows how social capital, either possessed or lacked, is not simply a resource for planning for the future but a structure whose form and function varies by social class and race. As these inequalities persist into adulthood, high aspirations, social capital, and careful planning bolster some young women while hindering others. Drawing on qualitative data from a five-year period, Best Laid Plans makes the case for why we need to move beyond the individual appeal to 'dream bigger' and 'plan better' and toward systematic changes that will put young people's aspirations within reach.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What racist rumors about Barack Obama tell us about the intractability of racism in American politics. Barack Obama and his family have been the objects of rumors, legends, and conspiracy theories unprecedented in US politics. Outbreaks of anti-Obama lore have occurred in every national election cycle since 2004 and continue to the present day--two elections after his presidency ended. In Trash Talk, folklorist Patricia A. Turner examines how these thought patterns have grown ever more vitriolic and persistent and what this means for American political culture. Through the lens of attacks on Obama, Trash Talk explores how racist tropes circulate and gain currency. As internet communications expand in reach, rumors and conspiracy theories have become powerful political tools, and new types of lore like the hoax and fake news have taken root. The mainstream press and political establishment dismissed anti-Obama mythology for years, registering concern only when it became difficult to deny how much power those who circulated it could command. Trash Talk demonstrates that the ascendancy of Barack Obama was never a signal of a postracial America.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Doors to Jobs: A Study of the Organization of the Labor Market in California explores the challenges of connecting job seekers with employment in California during the 1930s. Conducted in 1938, this study examines the fragmented and inefficient state of the labor market, where workers often found themselves competing for jobs in overcrowded pools, and employers struggled to find qualified labor. The book analyzes the existing agencies intended to match workers with jobs, revealing their limitations and the broader issues of disorganization. The creation of state-wide employment services between 1935 and 1938 marks an attempt to centralize labor exchanges, but the study highlights the need for a more effective system to improve efficiency, reduce worker suffering, and prevent the downward pressure on wages caused by disorganized job hunting. The book also delves into California's diverse population and industries, shedding light on the state's seasonal labor demands and its reliance on a large immigrant workforce. It details how agricultural, manufacturing, and transportation sectors all faced unique challenges in meeting labor needs, from the influx of migrant workers during the Dust Bowl migration to the seasonal demands of farm labor. By examining the structure of California's labor market, Doors to Jobs underscores the importance of a well-organized labor exchange system that can better match workers with opportunities, ultimately benefiting employers, workers, and the broader economy.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Problems of Hemispheric Defense brings together a series of lectures delivered at the University of California, Berkeley, in the autumn of 1941, under the auspices of the Committee on International Relations. Addressing the urgent geopolitical and military issues facing the Western Hemisphere during the Second World War, the volume situates the United States, Canada, and Latin America within a framework of interdependence and vulnerability. Contributors include leading scholars of economics, political science, history, and engineering, who collectively probe how trade, ideology, and strategic geography shaped the defense of the Americas at a moment of global crisis. Through analyses ranging from John B. Condliffe on inter-American trade and solidarity to Russell H. Fitzgibbon on Axis infiltration in Latin America, William H. Alexander on Canada's role, Baldwin M. Woods on the imperatives of air power, and Herbert I. Priestley on the future of Pan-Americanism, the book underscores both the promise and the fragility of hemispheric cooperation. It offers a snapshot of wartime thought at a pivotal historical juncture: the recognition that hemispheric defense could not be sustained by isolationism or nationalism alone, but demanded broad coordination of economic, political, and military resources. At once a historical document and a work of political analysis, Problems of Hemispheric Defense illuminates the intellectual debates that helped define America's place in a rapidly changing world order. 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 1942.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This volume delves into the vibrant world of 18th-century sociable music, presenting a curated selection of glees, catches, canons, and rounds that were central to the era's artistic and social fabric. With origins from the celebrated Apollonian Harmony, this collection highlights pieces composed by eminent masters, reflecting the age's penchant for convivial gatherings and musical ingenuity. Enhanced by a historical perspective, it celebrates the intricate compositions that animated pleasure gardens and elite clubs, offering readers a unique glimpse into the melodies and traditions of a bygone era. Perfect for music enthusiasts and historians, the book showcases the interplay of humor, wit, and musical skill characteristic of these forms, which range from playful catches to harmoniously rich glees. The editor meticulously presents these timeless works, ensuring that modern readers and performers can appreciate their historical context and musical significance. Whether you are seeking to explore the roots of choral traditions or to revive these classics in contemporary settings, this collection stands as a treasure trove of 18th-century musical culture. 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 1955.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Intervals of Robert Frost: A Critical Bibliography by Louis and Esther Mertins is an illuminating exploration of the enduring friendship between the celebrated poet Robert Frost and collector Louis Mertins. This fascinating book chronicles the creation and growth of the Mertins collection--a treasure trove of Frost's manuscripts, first editions, and annotated works. It offers readers an intimate glimpse into the poet's life, creative process, and the personal connections that shaped his legacy. Beginning with the gift of Frost's iconic manuscript Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening in 1932, this partnership blossomed into a lifelong collaboration, marked by annual exchanges of literary gifts and personal notes. Richly detailed, this critical bibliography provides a unique perspective on Frost's work and the meticulous efforts behind building one of the most significant collections of his materials. From visits to Frost's farms in New Hampshire and Vermont to the careful assembly of periodicals featuring his earliest published poems, the Mertins' dedication shines through. Complete with annotated insights from Frost himself, this book is an indispensable resource for fans of the poet, scholars of American literature, and collectors alike. Set against the stunning backdrop of California's San Bernardino Valley, where the collection found its temporary home, this work captures both the literary and personal dimensions of one of America's greatest poets. 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 1947.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Fifty Spanish Poems introduces English-language readers to the lyrical intensity of Nobel laureate Juan Ramón Jiménez, the poet at the center of Spain's modernist revival. This bilingual edition, with translations by J. B. Trend, highlights Jiménez's delicate verbal music and his lifelong quest for 'naked poetry'--verse stripped to essentials, luminous in its evocation of landscape, memory, and spiritual longing. Arranged from his early Elejías through mature works like Eternidades and La estación total, the volume allows readers to trace the poet's evolution from symbolist influences to a profoundly personal poetics of light, silence, and pure being. For students and general readers alike, this collection opens the world of Spanish modernismo beyond the familiar figure of García Lorca. Trend's translations--attentive to rhythm and nuance--invite appreciation of Jiménez's central role in shaping twentieth-century Spanish verse. Framed with an introduction situating Jiménez within the turbulent cultural landscape of Spain and its diaspora, Fifty Spanish Poems remains an essential gateway to the poet's artistry and to the broader currents of Hispanic literary modernity. 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 1951.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Negligence Without Fault: Trends Toward an Enterprise Liability for Insurable Loss offers a profound exploration of the evolving landscape of liability law, focusing on the emerging concept of 'enterprise liability.' Through meticulous analysis, this work examines the legal and philosophical shifts from traditional fault-based negligence to a broader framework of liability that prioritizes compensation for victims of hazardous activities. The book traces this evolution through landmark cases, judicial opinions, and legislative trends, revealing how the complexities of modern mechanical enterprise and societal progress have demanded a redefinition of responsibility and accountability. This study provides a comprehensive look at the intersection of negligence law, liability insurance, and societal interests. It delves into the legal mechanisms used to balance the rights of injured parties against the operational necessities of enterprises, emphasizing the role of liability insurance as both a protective tool and a means of equitable loss distribution. Through case studies, historical analysis, and an exploration of judicial reasoning, Negligence Without Fault offers a compelling argument for adopting enterprise liability as a logical next step in the evolution of tort law. This book is an essential resource for legal scholars, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to understand and navigate the shifting paradigms of liability in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. 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 1951.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A Historical Chrestomathy of the Russian Language is designed as a resource for advanced students seeking to explore the historical evolution of modern Russian. This carefully curated collection combines texts from Russified Old Church Slavic (Old Bulgarian), chancery language, and the vulgate, reflecting the diverse linguistic influences that have shaped contemporary Russian. The compilation also includes regional samples from Pskov, Novgorod, and Galich, offering a glimpse into the dialectal variations that contributed to the language's development. The selections prioritize coherence by presenting complete documents or logical units of longer works, sacrificing breadth for depth. Spanning texts from the eleventh to the seventeenth century, the chrestomathy emphasizes linguistic rather than literary excellence, retaining original features such as spelling, abbreviations, and accentuation. Modern spacing conventions are applied for readability. Based on paleographic editions and manuscript verifications, the material is organized chronologically by manuscript copy dates. While not intended to replace established textbooks, this collection serves as a practical tool for studying the historical grammar of Russian, with critical commentary and a vocabulary to follow. A complementary volume on modern Russian dialects is also forthcoming. 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 1950. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Quarry for Middlemarch offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the creative process of George Eliot as she constructed her masterpiece. This fascinating scholarly study reveals the contents of Eliot's personal notebook, meticulously detailing her research, inspirations, and evolving structural designs for Middlemarch. The notebook, acquired by Harvard University from the estate of poet Amy Lowell, serves as a repository of historical, medical, and political notes alongside character developments and plot arrangements. Through an examination of its contents, the book reconstructs how Eliot pieced together the intricate web of narratives that define Middlemarch, making this an invaluable resource for literary scholars and devoted readers alike. What emerges from this study is a portrait of Eliot as both a rigorous researcher and an architect of fiction, balancing historical precision with narrative complexity. The notebook reveals her deep engagement with medical literature--essential for shaping the character of Lydgate--as well as her careful attention to contemporary political events, particularly the Reform Bill of 1832. Moreover, the evolving outlines and revised structures within Quarry for Middlemarch highlight the challenges Eliot faced in interweaving multiple storylines into a coherent whole. For anyone interested in the mechanics of literary genius, this book is an extraordinary document of artistic labor, shedding light on the careful planning and intellectual depth behind one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. 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 1950. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This study revisits Gabriel Naudé's foundational contributions to librarianship, particularly as outlined in his Avis pour dresser une bibliothèque. As one of the earliest proponents of professional librarianship, Naudé redefined the role of librarians and set principles that continue to influence modern library practices. Unlike his predecessors, who organized collections as an adjunct to monastic, noble, or royal duties, Naudé approached librarianship as a structured, professional pursuit. His work with patrons like Henri de Mesme and Cardinal Mazarin provided Naudé the resources and platform to experiment and apply his theories on collection development, organization, and public accessibility in libraries. Notably, he advocated for the establishment of large, accessible libraries, thus anticipating the modern public library system. Naudé's Avis covered essential elements of library science, from cataloging and organizing books by subject to maintaining a balanced collection that includes multiple perspectives on controversial topics. His suggestions on purchasing works in diverse fields, including lesser-known and even heretical subjects, reflect his commitment to intellectual diversity and open-mindedness. This stance was progressive for his era, especially given his close association with powerful figures in the church and state. Naudé believed that a library should serve as a comprehensive repository of knowledge, where materials from a range of disciplines and viewpoints are available to foster a well-rounded scholarly environment. Though the Avis was not widely circulated initially, its enduring influence is evident. Naudé's recommendations on cataloging, loan supervision, and ensuring public access to collections during designated hours laid the groundwork for many practices still prevalent in library administration. His work was later translated into English by John Evelyn, who praised its practical insights and educational value. Avis pour dresser une bibliothèque remains a significant historical text in library science, embodying ideals that championed free access to knowledge, organized classification, and the preservation of historical records for future generations. 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 1950.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Western Canon Law by R. C. Mortimer offers a clear and authoritative introduction to the history, principles, and continuing legacy of ecclesiastical law in Western Christendom. Based on a series of lectures delivered at the University of California in 1951, Mortimer--then Bishop of Exeter and former lecturer in early canon law at Oxford--traces the development of canon law from its beginnings through the Reformation, with special attention to its shaping influence on the Church of England. Distinguishing Western trajectories from the largely independent Eastern tradition, Mortimer shows how ecclesiastical jurisprudence grew alongside the wider culture of Europe, embedding both theological commitments and pragmatic governance within the life of the church. The result is a succinct yet wide-ranging overview that illuminates how law, theology, and history intersect in Christian practice. Alongside this historical sketch, Mortimer devotes his final lectures to the fate of canon law in England since the Reformation, outlining what has endured, what has lapsed, and what reforms were being actively considered in the mid-twentieth century. He reflects on the distinctive nature of canon law, contrasting it with secular jurisprudence, and highlights the principles that should guide future ecclesiastical legislation. Written for Anglican ordinands, clergy, and lay readers but relevant to students of church history more broadly, Western Canon Law addresses the long-standing neglect of a field vital to understanding Christian institutional life. By situating legal developments within their historical contexts, Mortimer provides both a practical resource and a compelling argument for why canon law matters to the health and integrity of the church today. 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 1953. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Dickens and Ellen Ternan delves into the intriguing and controversial relationship between Charles Dickens, one of the greatest literary figures of the 19th century, and Ellen Ternan, a young actress whose influence shaped his later life and works. This book explores the complex personal struggles and emotional conflicts of Dickens, shedding light on a side of the author rarely discussed. Drawing on newly unearthed documents and critical analysis, the narrative paints a vivid picture of Dickens's private world, offering a deeper understanding of the man behind the masterpieces. Author Ada Nisbet presents compelling evidence of Ternan's impact on Dickens's life and literature, connecting her presence to recurring themes and characters in his later works. From the turbulent dynamics of their relationship to Ellen's eventual retreat into a quieter life, the book critically examines the interplay of genius, passion, and societal constraints. Whether you are a Dickens enthusiast or a scholar of Victorian literature, this work provides an insightful perspective on the human complexities behind one of history's most celebrated writers. 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 1952.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Queen Elizabeth and the Revolt of the Netherlands provides a deeply insightful analysis of one of the most pivotal conflicts of the sixteenth century, exploring England's complex and often fraught relationship with the Dutch Revolt. This meticulously researched work traces the origins of the uprising against Spanish rule in the Low Countries, detailing the economic, political, and religious tensions that fueled the struggle. The book examines how Philip II's policies, from religious persecution to centralized control, alienated his Dutch subjects and provoked widespread resistance, eventually drawing Elizabethan England into a reluctant but fateful alliance with the rebels. Through a careful study of diplomatic maneuvering and military interventions, the book sheds light on the profound impact of this conflict on the broader European balance of power. At the heart of the analysis is Elizabeth I's cautious yet consequential role in supporting the Dutch resistance. Torn between economic pragmatism, political caution, and a growing ideological commitment to Protestant solidarity, Elizabeth's foreign policy oscillated between non-intervention and direct engagement. The book vividly illustrates how England's support for the Dutch rebels was not just a strategic move against Spanish dominance but also a defining moment in the evolution of constitutional and national identity. By delving into the competing visions of monarchy, rebellion, and governance, Queen Elizabeth and the Revolt of the Netherlands offers a compelling narrative of how England's actions helped shape the fate of the Dutch Republic and the wider struggle for political and religious self-determination in early modern Europe. 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 1970.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - World Resources and Peace brings together a series of lectures delivered at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1939 under the auspices of the Committee on International Relations, probing the fundamental links between global resource distribution, international trade, and the conditions for peace. At a moment when the world stood on the brink of war, leading scholars of geography, economics, and history interrogated the relationship between natural endowments, population pressures, and geopolitical conflict. The collection explores how imbalances in raw materials and territorial control--what Franklin C. Palm terms the problem of the 'unsatiated states'--shaped demands for colonial redistribution and drove the imperial rivalries destabilizing Europe and beyond. The volume examines these pressures from multiple vantage points: Jan O. M. Broek on global population and resources; Melvin M. Knight on the economic and political stakes of colonial claims; Herbert I. Priestley on mandates as an alternative to outright imperial annexation; Robert D. Calkins on the structural ties between trade regimes and peace; and Frederic L. Paxson on the stark choice between organization and anarchy in world affairs. Together, these essays frame resource distribution not merely as a background condition but as a central determinant of international order. By situating colonial, economic, and political struggles within a material geography of scarcity and need, World Resources and Peace offers both a snapshot of interwar intellectual debates and a prescient reminder that the pursuit of stability cannot be disentangled from the global management of natural wealth. 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 1941. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Meaning of the War to the Americas captures the critical intellectual and moral considerations of World War II's impact on the Western Hemisphere through a series of lectures delivered at the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1941. This collection examines the war's political, economic, and cultural implications, seeking to clarify the shared challenges and responsibilities facing the Americas. Drawing on perspectives from philosophy, science, economics, agriculture, strategy, and culture, the lecturers present a multidisciplinary understanding of the war's significance. Central to these discussions is the resurgence of value-based judgments, reflecting a collective quest for ethical and practical meaning in a chaotic global context. The lectures advocate for decisive actions, informed by reason and guided by democratic principles, to address the multifaceted pressures of the time, from economic disruption to the defense of shared ideals. The contributors explore a range of pressing themes, from philosophical reflections on isolationism to the strategic imperatives of hemispheric defense. Highlights include Dean Hildebrand's call for scientific ingenuity in warfare, Professor Watkins's economic strategies for strengthening Pan-American ties, and Professor Wellman's analysis of agricultural challenges and trade realignments. The series culminates with Professor Barja's exploration of cultural transformation, emphasizing the emergence of a uniquely American cultural identity shaped by the decline of European dominance. United in their emphasis on proactive engagement and collaboration, the lectures underline the Americas' role in shaping a postwar order that champions democracy, cultural renewal, and shared prosperity. The volume offers both a sober assessment of wartime realities and a hopeful vision for the future, contingent on the triumph of democratic values over totalitarian threats. 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 1941.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A Study in Wittgenstein's Tractatus, by Alexander Maslow is a rigorous, historically situated guide to one of the twentieth century's most enigmatic philosophical texts. Writing with candor about the Tractatus's 'terse, cryptic, aphoristic' style, Maslow offers a lucid reconstruction of its core claims while acknowledging the interpretive perils the book poses even to specialists. Drawing on first-hand interlocutors and early readers--Bertrand Russell, F. P. Ramsey, and Moritz Schlick--he situates Wittgenstein at the tense intersection of logical positivism and metaphysical longing, tracing how the clear voices of Frege and Russell intermingle with the muffled echoes of Kant, Schopenhauer, Plato, and Augustine. Maslow's central wager is both bold and clarifying: read the Tractatus as an inquiry into the formal preconditions of language--and thus of world-constitution--yielding a picture that approaches a Kantian phenomenalism with 'language' playing the role of transcendental form. The book's architecture mirrors its thesis. Early chapters develop the grammar of objects and atomic facts, and the distinction between sign and symbol; the technical middle chapter treats molecular propositions as truth-functions, logic, and the Principia, while the culminating chapter turns to method--philosophy as clarification--before engaging Wittgenstein's notorious gestures toward solipsism and the mystical. Maslow neither domesticates nor sensationalizes these moments; he shows how they complete the Tractatus's demand that 'what can be said' be said clearly--and that what cannot be said nevertheless 'shows itself.' The result is a compelling, self-aware companion for advanced students and scholars seeking a disciplined, historically informed path through the Tractatus's obscurities without losing sight of its intellectual daring. 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 - Local Government in California by John C. Bollens and Stanley Scott is a landmark study of California's municipal, county, and special district systems at mid-century. Drawing on research conducted at UC Berkeley's Bureau of Public Administration, the authors provide a comprehensive survey of local organizational structures, administrative responsibilities, and the financial underpinnings of government at the substate level. The book examines how home rule, planning, and professional management were reshaping city and county governments, and highlights the growing importance of special-purpose districts in providing services to rapidly urbanizing areas. With close attention to functions, costs, and revenue sources, Bollens and Scott illuminate the strengths and persistent challenges of local governance--from annexation and metropolitan coordination to the problem of unincorporated areas. The volume remains a crucial historical record of California's governmental evolution in an era of explosive population growth and institutional innovation, offering scholars and practitioners alike insights into the balance between local autonomy and state authority, and into the practical dilemmas of building responsive, efficient public institutions. 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 1951.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Ibn Kammuna's Examination of the Three Faiths: A Thirteenth-Century Essay in the Comparative Study of Religion offers a rare glimpse into the philosophical and theological debates of medieval Baghdad, where Judaism, Christianity, and Islam intersected intellectually and culturally. Written by Sa'd Ibn Mansur Ibn Kammuna, a Jewish philosopher, physician, and scholar, this 1280 work systematically examines the principles and arguments of the three monotheistic faiths--Judaism, Christianity, and Islam--through the lens of rational inquiry and philosophical skepticism. With a focus on the nature of prophecy, the authenticity of sacred texts, and the societal roles of religion, Ibn Kammuna presents a balanced yet critical analysis, allocating the most extensive treatment to Islam, the majority faith of his milieu. His approach demonstrates remarkable objectivity, emphasizing shared human experiences while scrutinizing doctrinal claims and logical inconsistencies across all three faiths. Ibn Kammuna's work, though scholarly and detached in tone, provoked considerable controversy, particularly for its critique of Islam, which led to mob violence against him and forced his exile to Hilla. Despite its contentious reception, the Examination stands as a testament to medieval rationalism and interfaith discourse. It reflects Ibn Kammuna's deist leanings and his pursuit of a universal understanding of faiths, stripping away parochial biases to highlight the humanizing and social functions of religion. His methodology--drawing from Jewish, Christian, and Islamic sources, including figures like Maimonides, Avicenna, and Ghazali--showcases an intellectual bridge between diverse traditions. Ultimately, the Examination not only challenges dogmatic perspectives but also anticipates Enlightenment-era values of tolerance, critical thought, and the search for common ground in humanity's spiritual aspirations. 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 1971.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Renaissance of Asia brings together a series of lectures delivered in 1939 under the auspices of the Committee on International Relations at the University of California, Los Angeles, capturing the extraordinary moment when Asia's political future stood at a crossroads on the eve of the Second World War. Though occasioned by immediate crisis, the volume reflects strikingly prescient analyses of the forces reshaping the continent--from the stirrings of Indian nationalism to the vulnerabilities of French colonial rule in Indochina, from the factional struggles within Japanese politics to the evolving ambitions of Soviet and Chinese policy. The contributors include Frank J. Klingberg on India under the new constitution, Melvin M. Knight on Indochina's precarious role in Southeast Asia, Kazuo Kawai on the domestic forces driving Japanese foreign policy, N. Wing Mah on Japan's continental aims, Robert J. Kerner on Soviet Russia's policies in Asia, and H. Arthur Steiner on the future of China. Each lecture reveals both rigorous scholarship and remarkable foresight, with diagnoses and predictions that subsequent wartime events often confirmed. As contemporary readers will recognize, these essays not only illuminate the specific conditions of Asia in 1939 but also capture the dynamics of nationalism, imperialism, and resistance that would define much of the twentieth century. Both as a historical document and as a set of penetrating inquiries into the balance of power in Asia, The Renaissance of Asia offers essential insight into the making of the modern world. 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 1941.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In The Paradoxes of Freedom, Sidney Hook explores the enduring tensions at the heart of liberal democracy, asking how societies can preserve freedom while confronting its inevitable conflicts and limitations. Originally delivered as Jefferson Memorial Lectures at Berkeley in 1961, these essays probe foundational questions of human rights, the scope of judicial review, and the moral legitimacy of revolution. Hook insists that rights are not metaphysical absolutes but practical claims embedded in social contexts, always subject to interpretation, balance, and the test of consequences. Written with the urgency of mid-twentieth century debates over civil liberties and democratic governance, the book challenges absolutist readings of the Bill of Rights and critiques simplistic appeals to 'freedom' unmoored from concrete realities. Combining philosophical analysis with reflections on American constitutional tradition, Hook offers a pragmatic, humanist defense of democracy rooted in intelligence and reasoned inquiry rather than dogma. The Paradoxes of Freedom remains a bracing call to confront the ambiguities of liberty with clarity, humility, and democratic courage. 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.…