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This chronicle of significant military, political and economic events of the three Indo-Chinese countries - Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos - covers the period from the end of the Japanese occupation and Ho Chi Min's declaration of independence to the political factionalism of war-weary Cambodia. Detailed information is offered on notorious incidents such as the My Lai massacre and the battle of Hamburger Hill, as well as the fall of Saigon, the plight of the "boat people" and the continuing crisis in Kampuchea today. The biographies of key personalities are also included. ... Read more

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Liberty Revived
This book takes a critical look at the effect of censorship on American society."[Liberty Denied] cites many cases of the sort of local censorship that is difficult to monitor," Larry McMurtry says in theintroduction.It seeks out the roots of censorship, which may be fear orcultural prejudice.What comes out of these thorough studies is apanoramic view of American culture regarding freedom of information.Theauthor reveals the links of censorship to political control as well asmoral guardianship.Above all, the book is valuable because of its clearstatement of responsibility on the part of the reader, that it takescourage and tremendous energy to keep books, or even words, from beingsuppressed or destroyed.Furthermore, I highly recommend this book toteachers and public librarians who often see themselves as promoters andprotecters of intellectual freedom, in order that they may come to know thedifferent forms of censorship of which they are a participant.This bookdoes not throw blame for blame's sake.It is for the sake ofaccountability and a democracy of ideas. ... Read more

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The Republic of Turkey (Turkiye Cumhuriyeti) was established on October 29, 1923. Its central location straddling Europe and the Middle East and its control over access to the Black Sea make it an important geopolitical entity. It has the interesting, if not quite believable to many identity, as a secular Arab country. Recent bones of contention involving Turkey include the Caspian Sea oil and access to it, its membership in NATO and the EU as its durability as a non-participant so far in the Middle East conflicts. Turkey can not be written off or on by any power centre at this time. Thus this country and its background and the burning issues of the day must be considered as important by all those interested in world affairs. This new book presents current materials and selected historical information which together help weave an issue tapestry of this pivotal country. ... Read more

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Hardbound. Reflecting the cultural diversity in critical theory, Current Perspectives in Social Theory presents work from a variety of theoretical traditions demonstrating the problems of sociological theorizing.
Volume 21 echoes a current trend by publishing articles that reconsider Marx, Althusser and Gramsci. ... Read more

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Over 100 of the most curious and infrequently asked questions—and their answers. Here is just one of them:

Has recycling gone too far? Research is now underway that would allow recyclers to turn:
A. Dead fish into disposable diapers
B. Sewage into pillow stuffing
C. Liposuctioned human fat into soap

And the answer is (a)

Babies, beware: food scientist Srinivasan Damodaran knows how to make an eco-friendly filler for disposable diapers out of "bycatch", the nearly 20 million tons of fish caught each year that is unsuitable for sale. Dr. Damodaran extracts protein from the fish and then treats it with a chemical known as EDTAD that lends it superb absorbency. Only a few squeamish parents stand in the way of an environmental triumph. (The Economist, 7 Dec 2000) ... Read more

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The District of Columbia has long addressed issues pertaining to controversial governmental policies, congressional representation, etc. This outstanding book examines the background and current issues along with the problems that have been creating controversy for over 200 years. ... Read more

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EXCELLENT RESOURCE TOOL
This book is an excellent resource tool regarding "legal drugs" that people regularly abuse.This book explores the addictions people have to alcohol and tobacco and does a thorough, in depth study of how these substances not only impact negatively on individual health, but on society as well.I would highly recommend this book to anyone.

Everything you want to know...
Brimming with information, statistics, and assessments of "America's Drugs of Choice," this book presents an overview of alcohol and tobacco use in a highly accessible and easy to read format, without sacrificing quality of content. Like other books in the Information Plusseries,its reference materials also give readers a source and direction toaccess further information. "Must" reading for generalinformation, or research. ... Read more

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This book offers a critical reflection on current land policies in Latin America. Privatization and individualization of land rights, the corner stone of these policies, are analyzed from different perspectives. Attention is paid to the process of institutional reform and underlying assumptions, indicating some of the major shortcomings and ambiguities. The operation of free land markets is analyzed in relation to its implications for production, social goals (e.g., the rights of women and indigenous people), and sustainable resource management.

The book includes a number of case studies from Costa Rica, Mexico, Bolivia, and Honduras, address the complexities of land tenure regulation.

This book includes contributions by economists, sociologists, agronomists, historians, anthropologists, and geographers. By bringing about a better understanding of the implications of current land policy and generating concrete policy recommendations it aims to make a positive contribution to the land debate. It is the most comprehensive evaluation to be made of the land policies implemented in Latin America since the 1980s. ... Read more

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Korea North General Secretary Kim Jong Il Handbook ... Read more

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A collection of articles debating the seriousness of illegal immigration and the adequacy of immigration laws in America. ... Read more

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Written by two leading scholars, this book provides a detailed analysis of Mexico's political economy. James M. Cypher and Raol Delgado Wise begin with an examination of Mexico's pivotal crisis of the 1980s and the consequent turn toward an export-led economy, later anchored by NAFTA. They show how Mexico, after abandoning frequently successful past practices of state-led development, disastrously tied its future to an unconditional reliance on foreign corporations to promote an export-led growth strategy. This strategy, they convincingly argue, has resulted in a fragmented economy marked by stagnation, falling wages, informal part-time employment, and massive migration, which define daily life for all but a tiny minority. ... Read more

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In this compelling book, top scholars from diverse fields describe the progress they have made in developing a general theory of leadership. Led by James MacGregor Burns, Pulitzer Prize winning author of the classic Leadership (1978), they tell the story of this intellectual venture and the conclusions and questions that arose from it.

The early chapters describe how, in order to discuss an integrative theory, the group first wrestled with the nature of theory as well as basic aspects of the human condition that make leadership necessary and possible. They then tackle topics such as: the many faces of power woven into the leadership fabric; crucial elements of group dynamics and the leader-follower relationship; ethical issues lying at the heart of leadership; constructivist perspectives on leadership, causality, and social change; and the historical and cultural contexts that influence and are influenced by leadership. The book concludes with a commentary by Joanne Ciulla and an Afterword by James MacGregor Burns.

The contributors' thorough coverage of leadership, as well as their approach to this unique undertaking, will be of great interest to leaders, students and scholars of leadership. ... Read more