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Discover art that dared to be different, risked reputations and put careers in jeopardy. This is what happens when artists take tradition and rip it up. ArtQuake tells the stories of 50 pivotal work……続きを見る

This book addresses the need for an in-depth study into design quality in new housing. The wider implications of policy and design are examined through a series of case studies of new housing projec……続きを見る

First published in 1988. This large and authoritative volume offers, for the first time, a representative selection of the works of ninety-five of Arabia’s best creative authors. It presents poetry,……続きを見る

This systematic evaluation of Iraq’s political economy and human development offers a complex and sophisticated analysis of Iraq’s recent history. Focusing on the period from 1950 up to the Gulf war……続きを見る

The Earth’s temperature has been rising. To limit catastrophic outcomes, the international scientific community has set a challenging goal of no more than two degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit……続きを見る

The pre–Cold War motives of American intervention in Greece Most studies of U.S. relations with Greece focus on the Cold War period, beginning with the enunciation of the Truman Doctrine in 1947. Th……続きを見る

This book provides an up-to-date critical assessment of gender in Spain with reference to the key social and political fields. It addresses aspects of women's experience such as the public spheres o……続きを見る

This paper analyzes the main sources of fiscal risks, including from unexpected changes in macroeconomic variables and banking crises, which can have major consequences for countries' fiscal and pub……続きを見る

First Published in 2002. It is easy to see that we are living in a time of rapid and radical social change. New Accents is intended as a positive response to the initiative offered by such a situati……続きを見る

Half a century after the publication of The Feminine Mystique, have women really exchanged purity and maternity to become desiring machines inspired only by variations of sex, shopping and masochism……続きを見る

Political extremism is one of the most pernicious, destructive, and nihilistic forms of human expression. During the twentieth century, in excess of 100 million people had their lives taken from the……続きを見る

Kinship care – the care of children by grandparents, other relatives or friends – is a major part of foster care, yet there are distinct issues that arise in care involving family rather than 'stran……続きを見る

Since the early 1990s, most developing economies have become more integrated with the world's economy. Trade and foreign investment barriers have been progressively lifted and international trade ag……続きを見る

The must-read summary of Angela McGlowan's book “Bamboozled: How Americans are being Exploited by the Lies of the Liberal Agenda”. This complete summary of "Bamboozled" by Angela McGlowan, a bestsel……続きを見る

The must-read summary of Tom Tancredo's book: “In Mortal Danger: The Battle for America’s Border and Security”. This complete summary of "In Mortal Danger" by Tom Tancredo, a Republican politician, ……続きを見る

The must-read summary of Glenn Beck's book: “Arguing with Idiots: How to Stop Small Minds and Big Government”. This complete summary of "Arguing with Idiots" by Glenn Beck, a conservative political ……続きを見る

The must-read summary of Cass R. Sunstein's book: “Radicals in Robes: Why Extreme Right-wing Courts are Wrong for America”. This complete summary of "Radicals in Robes" by Cass R. Sunstein, a renown……続きを見る

The must-read summary of Anatol Lieven and John Hulsman's book: “Ethical Realism: a Vision for America’s Role in the World”. This complete summary of "Ethical Realism" by Anatol Lieven and John Huls……続きを見る

The must-read summary of Charles Duelfer's book: “Hide and Seek: The Search for the Truth in Iraq”. This complete summary of "Hide and Seek" by Charles Duelfer, one of the most senior intelligence o……続きを見る

The must-read summary of Jim Wallis's book: “God's Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and Left Doesn’t Get It Right”. This complete summary of "God's Politics" by Jim Wallis, a renowned Christian……続きを見る

The must-read summary of Ron J. Christie's book: “Black in the White House: Life Inside George W. Bush's White House”. This complete summary of "Black in the White House" by Ron Christie, a black Co……続きを見る

The must-read summary of Tariq Ali's book: “The Duel: Pakistan on the Flight Path of American Power”. This complete summary of "The Duel" by Tariq Ali, a renowned British Pakistani writer and journa……続きを見る

The must-read summary of Michael Beschloss's book: “Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America, 1789-1989”. This complete summary of "Presidential Courage" by Michael Beschloss……続きを見る

The must-read summary of James T. Kloppenberg's book: “Reading Obama: Dreams, Hope, and the American Political Tradition”. This complete summary of "Reading Obama" by James T. Kloppenberg, a promine……続きを見る

The must-read summary of Jimmy Carter's book: “Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis”. This complete summary of "Our Endangered Values" by Jimmy Carter, former US president, presents his arg……続きを見る

The must-read summary of Peter Fingar's book: “Extreme Competition: Innovation and the Greatest 21st Century Business Reformation”. This complete summary of "Extreme Competition" by Peter Fingar, pr……続きを見る

The must-read summary of Greg Spotts's book: “CAFTA and Free Trade: What Every American Should Know”. This complete summary of "CAFTA and Free Trade" by Greg Spotts, writer and director of the criti……続きを見る

The must-read summary of Tom A. Coburn's book: “The Debt Bomb: A Bold Plan to Stop Washington From Bankrupting America”. This complete summary of "The Debt Bomb" by Tom A. Coburn, an American politi……続きを見る

The must-read summary of Paul Hawken's book: “Blessed Unrest: How the Largest Movement in the World Came into Being and Why No One Saw it Coming”. This complete summary of "Blessed Unrest" by Paul H……続きを見る

The must-read summary of David Kuo's book: “Tempting Faith: An Inside Story of Political Seduction”. This complete summary of "Tempting Faith" by David Kuo, a former Special Assistant to George W. B……続きを見る