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Forced to contend with unprecedented levels of psychological trauma during World War II, the United States military began sponsoring a series of nontheatrical films designed to educate and even reha……続きを見る

Alex Moreno Areyan's odyssey of growing up Latino in white upper-middle-class Redondo Beach in the 1950s presents a story of assimilation different from that experienced by Mexican Americans in larg……続きを見る

At the outbreak of the Civil War, Sarah Kennedy watched as her husband, D.N., left for Mississippi, leaving her alone to care for their six children and control their slaves in a large home in downt……続きを見る

In this first collection of interviews since the bestselling 9-11, our foremost intellectual activist examines crucial new questions of U.S. foreign policy Timely, urgent, and powerfully elucidating……続きを見る

An intimate conversation between towering public intellectuals examining the contentious interplay between the Cuban Revolution and U.S. empire An audacious revolutionary experiment in the backyard ……続きを見る

A gripping, definitive, New York Times**–bestselling account of Sherman’s legendary and destructive march through Georgia.** **“Mr. Trudeau’s narrative is peppered with trenchant observations from S……続きを見る

This National Bestseller is a “gripping narrative. . . . the best one-volume history of the decisive battle of the Civil War” (New York Times Book Review). America's Civil War raged for more than fo……続きを見る

Originally published in 1998, Like Men of War was a groundbreaking early study of Black troops in the Civil War that is still considered a major contribution to the literature on the United States C……続きを見る

**“For anyone wanting to find out more about the world we live in . . . there is one simple answer: read Noam Chomsky.” ーThe New Statesman A sharp indictment of both American foreign policy and the……続きを見る

Alex Moreno Areyan's odyssey of growing up Latino in white upper-middle-class Redondo Beach in the 1950s presents a story of assimilation different from that experienced by Mexican Americans in larg……続きを見る

Two of our most celebrated intellectuals grapple with the uncertain aftermath of the American collapse in Afghanistan “Through the structure of a deeply engaging conversation between two of our most……続きを見る

You may think Richmond, Kingston and the neighbouring districts are prosperous, safe and law-abiding in comparison to the hazardous, crime-prone centre of London, but you would be mistaken. For, as ……続きを見る

This colorful memoir brings the Texas frontier to life, from smuggling adventures to fighting in the Texas Revolution and serving as a Texas Ranger. Having left Kentucky at nineteen, Noah Smithwick ……続きを見る

The revised and updated groundbreaking study of the most extensive military operation of the Civil Warーfrom the author of Bloody Roads South. The Petersburg campaign began on June 9, 1864, and ende……続きを見る

En 11 de septiembre Noam Chomsky disecciona las causas de raíz de la catástrofe del 11 de septiembre, sus precedentes históricos, y las posibles consecuencias mientras el mundo se mueve hacia la rea……続きを見る

Tucked among the great pioneer destinations on the Oregon Trail is the fertile agricultural area of the Willamette Valley. Today the valley forms the cultural and political heart of Oregon and is ho……続きを見る

An insightful new account, Robert E. Lee delivers a fresh perspective that leads to a greater understanding of one of the most studied and yet enigmatic military figures in American history. General……続きを見る

For the past three decades, America has steadily become a nation of haves and have-nots. Our incomes are increasingly unequal. This steady growing apart is often mentioned as a troubling indicator b……続きを見る

In 9-11, published in November 2001 and arguably the single most influential post 9-11 book, internationally renowned thinker Noam Chomsky bridged the information gap around the World Trade Center a……続きを見る

A Timely Exploration of the Profound Conflict Between Religion and Politics in America Even before George W. Bush gained reelection by wooing religiously devout "values voters," it was clear that th……続きを見る

Latina/o/x places exist as both tangible physical phenomena and gatherings created and maintained by creative cultural practices. In this collection, an interdisciplinary group of contributors criti……続きを見る

**'If I were a voter in Britain, I would vote for [Jeremy Corbyn]' - Noam Chomsky, 2017 Global Discontents is an essential guide to geopolitics and how to fight back, from the world's leading public……続きを見る

The eighth edition of the hugely successful American Civilization offers students the perfect background and introductory information on contemporary American life, examining the central dimensions ……続きを見る

Für die optimale Leseerfahrung empfehlen wir ein Gerät mit Farbbildschirm zu verwenden. "Sapiens" kehrt zurück: Die Graphic Novel zu Yuval Noah Hararis Weltbestseller "Eine kurze Geschichte der Mens……続きを見る

Twin Peaks is located in the geographic center of San Francisco. These distinctive hills are not only recognizable landmarks with spectacular views, they also play a major role in the safety and sec……続きを見る

Chomsky observes the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a "Path to a Better World," while chronicling how far off the trail the United States is with respect to actual ……続きを見る

After the Spanish-American War in 1898, many Filipinos immigrated to New York City, mostly as students, enrolling at local institutions like Columbia University and New York University. Some arrived……続きを見る

Essay aus dem Jahr 2011 im Fachbereich Geschichte - Amerika, Note: 1,3, Freie Universität Berlin (Friedrich-Meinecke-Institut), Veranstaltung: Postcolonial Studies, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: 'Das ……続きを見る

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2009 im Fachbereich Geschichte - Amerika, Note: 1,0, Freie Universität Berlin (Lateinamerikainstitut), Veranstaltung: Kuba, die Karibik und die USA vom 18. bis zum 20. Jah……続きを見る

The city of Madison is no stranger to odd goings-on and events that just don�t add up. Plunge into murky waters in search of the Lake Mendota monster or briefly part the clouds of the Great Airship ……続きを見る