Kennedy - Social & Cultural Studies 1

For more than a century, textbooks, universities, encyclopedias, and institutions confidently declared that civilization began in Mesopotamia around 3500 BC. The story was simple and settled: primit……続きを見る

À l'occasion des 250 ans des États-Unis, Walter Isaacson nous emmène dans une plongée fascinante aux sources du « rêve américain », cette promesse d'égalité deschances et d'épanouissement pour tous ……続きを見る

The Devolution Report Card provides a compelling and insightful evaluation of thirteen years of county governments in Kenya. Using objective, evidence-based report cards, the book explores the progr……続きを見る

Across the long arc of human civilization, few plants have been as misunderstood and suppressed as cannabis, yet few hold such promise for healing, industry, and economic transformation. Once valued……続きを見る

From the daughter of one of America's most virulent segregationists, a memoir that reckons with her father George Wallace's legacy of hate--and illuminates her journey towards redemption. Peggy Wall……続きを見る

Once the world's prairies, grasslands, steppes and tundra teemed with massive herds of game: gazelle, wild ass, bison, caribou and antelope. Humans seeking to hunt these large fast-moving herds devi……続きを見る

Real People. Real Discoveries. Real Evidence. Did the people named on the pages of the Bible really exist? Who were these kings, generals, priests, administrators, prophets, governors, and scribes? ……続きを見る

When women are erased from history, what are we left with? Between 1912 and 1922, Ireland experienced sweeping social and political change, including the Easter Rising, World War I, the Irish Civil ……続きを見る

Millions of Africans, Asians, and other peoples were the subjects of colonial rule by overseas empires through the mid-twentieth century. By the end of the century, however, nearly all of these peop……続きを見る

An authoritative, in-depth study on the character, legacy, and trajectory of the UK-US alliance After the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, many observers declared the UK-US allianceーoft……続きを見る

Democracy now exists in a state of precarity. The anti-democratic swing in America's mood has been orchestrated by President Donald Trump. He has used demagoguery, a false populism, fear, and a spir……続きを見る

In the late 2000s, the Walt Disney Company expanded, rebranded, and recast itself around “woke,” empowered entertainment. This new era revitalized its princess franchise, seeking to elevate its fema……続きを見る

If we are to meet ‘Net Zero’ targets, both climate policies and our daily lives require significant change. The transition towards Net Zero will lead to inevitable trade-offs between social, economi……続きを見る

Moving beyond familiar myths about moonshiners, bootleggers, and hard-drinking writers, Southern Comforts explores how alcohol and drinking helped shape the literature and culture of the U.S. South.……続きを見る

This volume tells the little-known story of the Dominican Familyーpriests, sisters, brothers, contemplative nuns, and lay peopleーand integrates it into the history of the United States. Starting af……続きを見る

The Netherlands is known among foreigners today for its cheese and its windmills, its Golden Age paintings and its experimentation in social policies such as cannabis and euthanasia. Yet the histori……続きを見る

As a society, we are fascinated by crime. It is something that dominates our interest, given the high viewership and ratings for shows such as Law & Order and Criminal Minds. We remain highly intere……続きを見る

Many people--including some mental health professionals and service members themselves--have the misconception that military deployment is highly likely to cause posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)……続きを見る

The People’s Republic of China and the United States are today at war. It is being fought with the use of information, politics and finance. The Chinese believe that, as in all war, it would be bett……続きを見る

Criminality is a cornucopia of irony. Although there are genes in our body which can determine our height, the color of our hair, and the complexion of our skin, there isn't one that can predispose ……続きを見る

This book presents a definitive guide to understanding, applying, and teaching Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC). Grounded in principles of occupational therapy, person-centredness, and interp……続きを見る

If there’s anything scarier than ghosts and paranormal phenomenon, it’s the criminals who kill for gut-wrenching reasons. What is happening in these people’s minds to make them commit heinous crimes……続きを見る

Thomas More's UTOPIA is a seminal work of philosophical fiction that explores the idea of an ideal society. Written in a narrative style, the book depicts the character of Raphael Hythloday who reco……続きを見る

Conviction is a very important part of providing justice. When a crime has been committed, it is essential for the perpetrator to be punished. In that way, although the family of the victims won’t a……続きを見る

About national and international power in the "modern" or Post Renaissance period. Explains how the various powers have risen and fallen over the 5 centuries since the formation of the "new monarchi……続きを見る

This volume spans 1914–1939 to provide a concise interpretation of the role the United States played in the origins of the Second World War. It synthesizes recent scholarship about interwar internat……続きを見る

Risk-based policing is a research advancement that improves public safety, and its applications prevent crime specifically by managing crime risks. In Risk-Based Policing, the authors analyze case s……続きを見る

Journalism in a Fractured World addresses the fractured nature of journalism as it has developed online. Engaging with theories from journalism studies and politics, it bases its findings on the stu……続きを見る

Writing Embodiment in Victorian Microscopy examines a revolutionary period in microscopical technology and practice. At first considered a mere toy, by 1900 the microscope rivaled the railway and te……続きを見る

Single-Case Designs for Applied Research by Craig Kennedy helps readers explore single-subject research designs, grounded in real-world examples drawn from classic and contemporary research in educa……続きを見る