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The book explores the development of the American eugenics movement and how it still plays a role in American life. Building on a brief overview of the concept of eugenics, Shannon Bow O’Brien chart……続きを見る

The Magna Carta, a seminal document from 1215, encapsulates the struggle between the monarchy and the feudal barons, heralding the beginning of constitutional governance. Written in a direct and aut……続きを見る

The Malthusian Handbook explores the intricate relationship between population dynamics and resource scarcity through the lens of Thomas Robert Malthus's theories. Written in a concise and analytica……続きを見る

This book analyses the non-custodial government of young offenders in two major cities in Brazil. In doing so, it delves into the paradox of an institution exerting control over youths while at the ……続きを見る

In "The German Spy System from Within," the anonymous author presents a meticulous examination of espionage operations in Germany, offering a unique insider's perspective on the intricate web of int……続きを見る

A "revised" edition of COMMON SENSE, the masterpiece published in 1776 by Thomas Paine that sparked the movement that led to the Declaration of Independence. This anonymous author hath taken Mr. Pai……続きを見る

This open access book is based on the research outputs of China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED) in 2021. It covers major topics of Chinese and internati……続きを見る

This open access book makes a comparative overview of the demographic evolution of the Mediterranean populations. It addresses all the demographic issues since 1950 such as fertility, mortality, gro……続きを見る

This book is my contribution to the world's effort to understand God better and to walk more closely with him. Within these pages you will find many of my thoughts on politics and religion with an e……続きを見る

Civilizations, or rather narratives about civilizations, matter, not only as research subjects in textbooks, literary and scientific essays, but also in politics. This seems to be the case in "civil……続きを見る

The book offers a study of a fascinating political personality, that of Japanese prime minister Abe Shinzo (2012-2020). Abe's political career was boosted by his predecessor Koizumi Jun.ichiro and h……続きを見る

In "Beadle's Dime Book of Practical Etiquette for Ladies and Gentlemen," the anonymous author presents a comprehensive guide to social conduct during the mid-19th century, a time when Victorian norm……続きを見る

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION FINALIST • THE REAL ORIGIN OF OUR SPECIES: a myth-busting, eye-opening landmark account of how humans evolved, offering a paradigm shift in ……続きを見る

Gaspar Perez de Villagra Award The Diné have been a pastoral people for as long as they can remember; but when livestock reductions in the New Deal era forced many into the labor market, some schola……続きを見る

2020 Choice Outstanding Academic Title The moving bodyーpervasively occupied by fitness activities, intense training and dieting regimes, recreational practices, and high-profile sporting mega-event……続きを見る

Trecho do livro "Alienação e liberdade – escritos psiquiátricos" contendo o Curso de Psicopatologia Social na Universidade de Túnis, com introdução de Lilia Ben Salem. O curso foi ministrado por Fra……続きを見る

A Critical Companion to Steven Spielberg offers a comprehensive, detailed study of the works of Steven Spielberg. Spielberg's early productions stand as landmarks in contemporary cinema, and his inv……続きを見る

This is the essential resource and job-hunting guide for all those interested in international careers in the US government, multinational corporations, banks, consulting companies, international an……続きを見る

Written by a highly respected team of authors brought together by the Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP), this book provides accessible insights into pressing social problems in the Uni……続きを見る

The Laws of Etiquette; Or, Short Rules and Reflections for Conduct in Society, an anonymous work, offers readers a comprehensive guide to the norms and behaviors expected in social interactions duri……続きを見る

As the drive towards creating age-friendly cities grows, this important book provides a comprehensive survey of theories and policies aimed at improving the quality of life of older people living in……続きを見る

This carefully crafted ebook: "My Secret Life: The Complete Unabridged Volumes I. to III." is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. My Secret Life, by "Walter"……続きを見る

When is rape not a crime? When it's pornography--or so First Amendment law seems to say: in film, a rape becomes "free speech." Pornography, Catharine MacKinnon contends, is neither speech nor free.……続きを見る

VUCA, an acronym that might not familiar to most of us. VUCA stands for volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) situations that been facing by humankind lately. In this new VUCA env……続きを見る

This is the first book-length study of the French Caribbean presence in Africa, and serves as a unique contribution to the field of African Diaspora and Colonial studies. By using administrative rec……続きを見る

This history of African motherhood over the longue durée demonstrates that it was, ideologically and practically, central to social, economic, cultural and political life. The book explores how peop……続きを見る

Why should we be tolerant? What does it mean to ‘live and let live’? What ought to be tolerated and what not? Catriona McKinnon presents a comprehensive, yet accessible introduction to toleration in……続きを見る

Sexuality remains a neglected and largely taboo area within practice, but it can be a demanding aspect of social work. Social workers may be familiar with the importance of issues such as racism and……続きを見る

A 60 anni dall'inizio della guerra di Corea, con questa ricerca si approfondiscono le vicende che hanno determinato l'Italia ad intervenire direttamente nel conflitto. A differenza di altri Paesi, i……続きを見る

Awarded honorable mention for the 2007 Wallace K. Ferguson Prize sponsored by the Canadian Historical Association How were marital and sexual relationships woven into the fabric of late medieval soc……続きを見る