Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The politics of culture The politics of culture Munira Mirza "The idea of diversity dominates cultural policy in the twenty-first century. Against the perceived elitism of the past, policy-makers seek to use culture to address social exclusion. Drawing on orig… OL16283474W
Animals, equality and democracy Animals, equality and democracy Siobhan O'Sullivan "Animals, Equality and Democracy examines the structure of animal protection legislation and finds that it is deeply inequitable, with a tendency to favor those animals the community is most likely t… OL16342652W
Childhood poverty Childhood poverty M. F. C. Bourdillon,Jo Boyden "The Young Lives project is a long-term study of childhood poverty in developing countries. International experts follow two groups of children in poor communities in four countries as they grow into… OL16451459W
Reporting conflict Reporting conflict James Rodgers " In Reporting Conflict, a correspondent turned lecturer draws on his personal experience of journalism in wartime. The author, James Rodgers, has reported on world-changing conflicts. The book combi… OL16694935W
A new leaf A new leaf Alyson Martin "In November 2012, voters in Colorado and Washington passed landmark measures to legalize the production and sale of cannabis for social use-a first not only in the United States but also the world. … OL19708370W
How to fix the future How to fix the future Andrew Keen A leading Internet commentator showcases global solutions for preserving the fundamentals of humanity and civilized society in an increasingly perilous digital world. OL19734875W
At the core and in the margins At the core and in the margins Julia Albarracín "Beardstown and Monmouth, Illinois, two rural Midwestern towns, have been transformed by immigration in the last three decades. This book examines how Mexican immigrants who have made these towns the… OL19735954W
Slavery through the ages Slavery through the ages Don Nardo Provides an overview of important historical events or periods in world history. This volume focuses on the important dates in history regarding slavery; human beings held against their will. OL21540342W
Let me be clear Let me be clear Katie Kieffer "A SEARING INDICTMENT OF THE MASTER OF CHARM, BARACK OBAMA, FOR HIS HISTORIC WAR ON AMERICAN YOUTH "Let me be clear." It was his come-hither call, his winsome whistle, his lingual lure. Barack Obama … OL23189047W
Hilfe, ich bin eine emanzipierte Mutter Hilfe, ich bin eine emanzipierte Mutter Julia Onken Schafft eine Frau nicht das volle Programm, steht sie unter Verdacht, erhebliche Defizite zu haben: Ohne Kinder gilt sie als karrierebesessen; mit Kindern als Hausfrau als zuru˜ckgeblieben; mit Kinde… OL24269544W
Transgender History (Seal Studies) Transgender History (Seal Studies) Susan Stryker,María Teresa Sánchez,Matilde Pérez,María Teresa Sánchez,Matilde Pérez,María Teresa Sánchez,Matilde Pérez Covering American transgender history from the mid-twentieth century to today, Transgender History takes a chronological approach to the subject of transgender history, with each chapter covering maj… OL2954890W
Video Games Video Games Arthur Berger "From their inception, video games quickly became a major new arena of popular entertainment. Beginning with very primitive games, they quickly evolved into interactive animated works, many of which … OL3103130W