Jr. - Social & Cultural Studies 67

First published in 1989, Skyscrapers Hide the Heavens continues to earn wide acclaim for its comprehensive account of Native-newcomer relations throughout Canada’s history. Author J.R. Miller charts……続きを見る

When John Kennedy won the presidency in 1960, he also won the right to put his own spin on the victoryーwhether as an underdog's heroic triumph or a liberal crusader's overcoming special interests. ……続きを見る

"Beauty and the Beast" is an 1841 play in two acts by J. R. Planche. Based on the 1740 fairy tale by French novelist Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, this fantastic abridged retelling is perf……続きを見る

Race is one of the most elusive phenomena of social life. While we generally know it when we see it, it's not an easy concept to define. Social science literature has argued that race is a Western c……続きを見る

"Insegnare l’urbanistica come scienza", a cura di Luca P. Marescotti, raccoglie alcuni saggi introduttivi alle lezioni preparato per il workshop “Conoscenze e tecnologie appropriate per la sostenibi……続きを見る

Peter Maggio was associated with Angelo Bruno's Philadelphia crime family. His father, Michael, was a grocery store owner who also ran a dairy and cheese business during the early and mid 20th centu……続きを見る

Dominick Cirillo was a maverick Mafioso. He shunned meetings and the high profile lifestyle common to mobsters of his era., i.e. John Gotti and Paul Castellano. Dom drove around in inexpensive cars ……続きを見る

Domenico Raccuglia was second in line in the Sicilian Repubblica hierarchy when he was arrested by Carabinieri in 1999. Charged with multiple crimes he was involved in the kidnapping of an informant……続きを見る

The Gallo brothers, Larry and Joey, were enforcers for the old Joseph Profaci crime family. In 1960 a rift between Profaci and Gallo erupted over the issue of territory promised by Profaci. By 1961 ……続きを見る

Klondike and Myles O'Donnell were rivals of Al Capone in the beer racketeering era of the mid 1920s. When the O'Donnells tried to move in on Scarface's Cicero beer and gambling rackets, a team of hi……続きを見る

Anthony Corallo was an important figure in the history of New York City Mafia crime. Beginning in the 1950s, as a capo for the Lucchese family, he teamed with garment industry hoodlum Johnny Dio and……続きを見る

Jimmy Hoffa was tried in Nashville, Tennessee in December 1962. Hoffa was indicted for violating the Taft-Hartley Act when after he took money from a Detroit transportation in return for settling a ……続きを見る

First Published in 1978. This is a book about why people so often put up with being the victims of their societies and why at other times they become very angry and try with passion and forcefulness……続きを見る

Integrating the study of individual European nation-states within the framework of the European Union, this unique new text is essentially two books in one: a book on the EU and a comparative introd……続きを見る

Rosario Mancsuso was a notorious figure in the annals of Utica/Oneida County, New York crime. A concrete manufacturer he was closely associated with the Falcone brothers, bootleggers Joseph and Salv……続きを見る

Armand "Tommy" Rava was a Gambino family capo in the mid 20th century. Involved in booze and drug rackets, Rava was also closely associated with illicit gambling. Several New York State Liquor Autho……続きを見る

The first-ever autobiography written by an Indian prime minister. Only once in a lifetime comes a book that simply must be read! An absorbing, authentic and definitive account, by a former prime min……続きを見る

The Magaddino crime family of Buffalo/Niagara Falls, New York was controlled by brothers Stefano and Antonio Magaddino. The siblings managed illicit criminal activity that extended from western New ……続きを見る

Originally published in 1967, this book is a study of witchcraft and sorcery among the Shona, Ndebele and Kalanga peoples of Zimbabwe. It analyses in their social context verbatim evidence and confe……続きを見る

On October 23, 1959 Buffalo was a focus of one of the largest gambling raids ever undertaken. Extending throughout the northeast and parts of Canada, New York State Police raided businesses beginnin……続きを見る

This collection examines the relationship between Augustine and Wittgenstein and demonstrates the deep affinity they share, not only for the substantive issues they treat but also for the style of p……続きを見る

The Smartphone Paradox is a critical examination of our everyday mobile technologies and the effects that they have on our thoughts and behaviors. Alan J. Reid presents a comprehensive view of smart……続きを見る

This book will examine the role of a police officer as we enter this technological, politically correct age. I hope to provide you with some insight into the law enforcement profession based on my y……続きを見る

Paul Briandi was a sinister figure in the annals of Buffalo area crime. In December 1936 he was charged with compulsory prostitution in the case of Irene Badaszewski and four other area women. The i……続きを見る

In the early 1960s the Provenzano brothers held complete control of Teamsters Local 560 in Hoboken, New Jersey. Several dissident Teamsters were murdered at the time. Provenzano was tried and convic……続きを見る

Salvatore Avellino was a caporegime involved in Lucchese enforcement of the garbage/carting industry. My e-book considers Avellino from age sixteen when he was charged with brandishing a zip gun at ……続きを見る

Forgiveness has often been viewed as a religious obligation but is increasingly being advocated as a means of healing, release and promoting wellbeing. Forgiveness is variously viewed as a duty, vir……続きを見る

Angelo Amico was a significant organized crime boss in Rochester and western New York during the mid 20th century and after. One newspaper article described him as part of the "new leadership" among……続きを見る

John Spurdis was a decorated police detective with the NYPD. In 1972 he was involved in a "French Connection" bust of Mafiosi, including Lucchese family member Joseph DiNapoli. DiNapoli was arrested……続きを見る

Eugene Boffa was a La Cosa Nostra associated who was convicted of labor sharing under the Racketeering Influenced (RICO) Act. Along with Chandler Lemon he operated a labor sharing service that bilke……続きを見る