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Ezorsky, Gertrude, 1926- compiler.
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303.36 23
Publication Date
2015
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Ezorsky, Gertrude, 1926- compiler.
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2015
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Trovato, Sara.
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303.66 23
Publication Date
2015
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Mainstreaming Pacifism: Conflict, Success, and Ethics covers the history of philosophy concerning successful political means, and proposes an original interpretation of Machiavelli, Montesquieu, Marx and Gandhi. The book counters the objection that pacifism is ineffective, and proposes that pacifism is not for a sect, but rather draws its most effective strategies from, and contributes them to, the mainstream political tradition.
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Steed, Brian L., author.
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363.325 23
Publication Date
2016
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The book provides an introduction that documents the origins of ISIS within the larger Al Qaeda organization during the Iraq War. It discusses the origins, development, and territorial expansion of ISIS in Syria and Iraq and examines the ideological motivations behind the emergence of ISIS. "ISIS--also referred to as ISIL, the Islamic State, or Daesh--began to assert its power and gain recognition for its militant and terroristic activities in April 2013. After the coordinated attacks in Paris on November 13th, 2015, ISIS has captured the full attention of observers in the West. This accessible book explains what ISIS is, what the group's goals are, what their members believe, and why their ranks are growing. Readers will gain an understanding of how ISIS is a unique group--one seeking to be the army of the righteous fighting to defeat the unbelievers and usher in the end of days--but that the extremist views of ISIS are an expression of a growing frustration with life in the Middle East and elsewhere shared by a larger community of non-state and post-state actors. The book provides an introduction that documents the origins of ISIS within the larger Al Qaeda organization during the Iraq War. The following chapters discuss the origins, development, and territorial expansion of ISIS in Syria and Iraq and examine the ideological motivations behind the emergence of ISIS, thereby enabling a nuanced understanding of the importance of ISIS in contemporary history. Other entries discuss individuals, events, and organizations that put ISIS in historical context in terms of contemporary events since the Iraq War into the present and explain the group's position within the complex conflict currently boiling in the Middle East."--Provided by publisher
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Bulkeley, Harriet, 1972- author.
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363.73874561 23
Publication Date
2016
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This book provides a new approach to thinking about the politics and geographies of climate governance. It argues that in order to understand the nature and potential of the range of new responses to climate change emerging at multiple scales we need to examine how governance is accomplished - how it is undertaken, practised and contested. Through a range of case studies drawn from communities, corporations and local government, the book examines how climate change comes to be governed and made to matter as an issue with which diverse publics should be concerned. It concludes that rather than seeking the solution to climate change once and for all, we need to engage with the ways in which we can channel our intentions to ameliorate the climate problem to more progressive ends. The book will be of interest to researchers, advanced students and policy makers across the social sciences.
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Bois, Du William.
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303.4
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2007
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This book presents the striking proposition that by paying attention to what's been learned about human behavior, we can develop a political agenda that is in the human interest. Such values provide the basis for an action-oriented sociology. Poltics in the Human Interest explores the theoretical foundation of a humanistic sociology. It is a call for the return to the original progressive agenda - that knowledge about human behavior can be used to create social progress and a better world.
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Clarke, Colin P., editor.
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363.32503 23
Publication Date
2018
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This reference is essential reading for anyone attempting to understand modern terrorism by studying the arc of terrorism throughout history, from anarchists to Al Qaeda, ISIS, and beyond -- Provides readers with an overview of how terrorism has changed over time and what new threats may be on the horizon -- Analyzes counterterrorism policies and what emerging trends should be considered to more effectively counter the threat posed by international terrorism -- Offers a sweeping tour of terrorist groups; their tactics, techniques, and procedures; and their ideologies, motivations, and objectives -- Provides an A-Z review of 'who's who' in the annals of modern terrorism. -- Provided by publisher.
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Daynes, Byron W.
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363.70560973 23
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2016
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Daynes, Byron W.
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363.70560973 23
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2016
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Bednarik, Robert G., author.
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301.2 23
Publication Date
2015
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The First Mariners comprehensively describes the archaeological background and relevant issues of the project and features an extensive pictorial record, of both the experiments and the archaeological basis of this research - giving a unique experience to readers interested in understanding the earliest marine adventurers from a historical and technical perspective.
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Bednarik, Robert G., author.
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301.2 23
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2015
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The First Mariners comprehensively describes the archaeological background and relevant issues of the project and features an extensive pictorial record, of both the experiments and the archaeological basis of this research - giving a unique experience to readers interested in understanding the earliest marine adventurers from a historical and technical perspective.
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Stohl, Michael, 1947- editor, contributor.
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363.325 23
Publication Date
2017
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"Discussions about the meaning of terrorism are enduring in everyday language, government policy, news reporting and international politics. Disagreements about both the definition and the class of violent events that constitute terrorism contribute to the difficulty of formulating effective responses aimed at the prevention and management of the threat of terrorism and the development of counterterrorism policies. This collection makes a major contribution to understanding terrorism through the inter-disciplinary perspectives through which the contributors confront the problem"--Provided by publisher.
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