Deadly Decision in Beijing
Three decades after 1989, historical materials are now available for understanding the Tiananmen protests in a new light. In a play-by-play account of the elite politics that led to the military crackdown, Yang Su addresses the repression of the protest in the context of political leadership succession. He challenges conventional views that see the military intervention as a necessary measure against a revolutionary mobilization. Beneath the political drama, Deadly Decision in Beijing explores the authoritarian regime's perpetual crisis of leadership transition and its impact on popular movements.
Chip War
The Financial Times Business Book of the Year, this epic account of the decades-long battle to control one of the world's most critical resources--microchip technology--with the United States and China increasingly in fierce competition is "pulse quickening...a nonfiction thriller" (The New York Times). You may be surprised to learn that microchips are the new oil--the scarce resource on which the modern world depends. Today, military, economic, and geopolitical power are built on a foundation of computer chips. Virtually everything--from missiles to microwaves--runs on chips, including cars, smartphones, the stock market, even the electric grid. Until recently, America designed and built the fastest chips and maintained its lead as the #1 superpower, but America's edge is in danger of slipping, undermined by players in Taiwan, Korea, and Europe taking over manufacturing. Now, as Chip War reveals, China, which spends more on chips than any other product, is pouring billions into a chip-building initiative to catch up to the US. At stake is America's military superiority and economic prosperity. Economic historian Chris Miller explains how the semiconductor came to play a critical role in modern life and how the US became dominant in chip design and manufacturing and applied this technology to military systems. America's victory in the Cold War and its global military dominance stems from its ability to harness computing power more effectively than any other power. Until recently, China had been catching up, aligning its chip-building ambitions with military modernization. Here, in this paperback edition of the book, the author has added intriguing new material focused on "America's Chip Comeback," which overviews the global consequences of the just passed CHIPS Act, the new export controls on China, and the effort to rally allies to better guard chip technology. Illuminating, timely, and fascinating, Chip War is "an essential and engrossing landmark study" (The Times, London).
Steal This Book
Still Notorious, Radical, and Revolutionary 50 Years Later. A survival guide from one of the greatest creative organizers of the 20th century--now with a new foreword by co-conspirator, Lisa Fithian. Throughout the 1960's and 70's, Abbie Hoffman criss-crossed the country, ferreting out alternative ways of getting by in America--some illegal and all radical. Causing scandals with its advice on how to Survive!, Fight!, and Liberate! in the "prison that is Amerika," Steal This Book is a revolutionary's manual to running a guerilla movement, as well as getting free food, housing, transportation, medical care, and more. This anniversary edition gives a new generation an insider's view into the movements of the sixties and seventies. While many of the holes in the system that Abbie exposed have since been plugged, the spirit of revolution, the dedication to opposing injustice, and the passion of creative activism continue to inspire today.
No!
An assembly of refusals portraying the radical power of "no" by the renowned scholar and author of The Feminist Killjoy Handbook, Sara Ahmed.To be heard as complaining is not to be heard, writes Sara Ahmed. In her sweeping exploration of complaint as a means of resistance, Ahmed attunes her "feminist ear" to those who seek to challenge powerful institutions. She shows how complaints can unbury past complaints, getting them out of filing cabinets or from behind closed doors, allowing us to see institutions more clearly--how they work, and for whom they work.Where complaints live, how complaints are made, who receives them, who buries them and where--Ahmed's accessible, attentive writing brings to life the lessons learned from people knocking at closed doors, teaching us how to collectively resist the glacial weight of institutional power. This book inspires all of us to persist, to say "No!" and to build new collectivities that break down brick walls together.
Clotilda
Documents the maritime historical research and archaeological fieldwork used to identify the wreck of the notorious schooner Clotilda Clotilda: The History and Archaeology of the Last Slave Ship is the first definitive work to examine the maritime historical and archaeological record of one of the most infamous ships in American history. Clotilda was owned by Alabama businessman Timothy Meaher, who, on a dare, equipped it to carry captured Africans from what is now Benin and bring them to Alabama in 1860--some fifty years after the import of captives to be enslaved was banned. To hide the evidence, Clotilda was set afire and sunk. What remained was a substantially intact, submerged, and partially buried shipwreck located in a backwater of the Mobile River. The site of the wreck was an open secret to some people who knew Meaher, but its identity remained unknown for more than a century as various surveys through the years failed to locate the ship. This volume, authored by the archaeological team who conducted a comprehensive, systematic survey of a forgotten "ship graveyard," details the exhaustive forensic work that conclusively identified the wreck, as well as the stories and secrets that have emerged from the partly burned hulk. James P. Delgado and his coauthors discuss the various searches for Clotilda, sharing the forensic data and other analyses showing how those involved concluded that this wreck was indeed Clotilda. Additionally, they offer physical evidence not previously shared that situates the schooner and its voyage in a larger context of the slave trade. Clotilda: The History and Archaeology of the Last Slave Ship serves as a nautical biography of the ship as well. After reviewing the maritime trade in and out of Mobile Bay, this account places Clotilda within the larger landscape of American and Gulf of Mexico schooners and chronicles its career before being used as a slave ship. All of its voyages had a link to slavery, and one may have been another smuggling voyage in violation of federal law. The authors have also painstakingly reconstructed Clotilda's likely appearance and characteristics.
Fighting for a Foothold: How Government and Markets Undermine Black Middle-Class Suburbia
Prince George's County, Maryland, is a suburban jurisdiction in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and is home to the highest concentration of Black middle-class residents in the United States. As such, it is well positioned to overcome White domination and anti-Black racism and their social and economic consequences. Yet Prince George's does not raise tax revenue sufficient to provide consistent high-quality public goods and services. In Fighting for a Foothold, sociologist Angela Simms examines the factors contributing to Prince George's financial troubles.Simms draws on two years of observations of Prince George's County's budget and policy development processes, interviews with nearly 60 Prince George's leaders and residents, and budget and policy analysis for Prince George's County and its two Whiter, wealthier neighbors, Montgomery County, Maryland, and Fairfax County, Virginia. She argues legacy and ongoing government policies and business practices--such as federal mortgage insurance policy prior to 1968, local government reliance on property taxes, and private investment patterns--have resulted in disparities in wealth accumulation between Black and White Americans, not only for individuals and families but local jurisdictions as well. Prince George's County has a lower cost of living than its Whiter, wealthier neighbors. As the most affordable county bordering D.C., it attracts a disproportionate share of the region's core middle-class, lower middle-class, working class, and low-income residents, resulting in greater budget pressure. Prince George's uses the same strategies as majority-White jurisdictions to increase revenue, such as taxing at similar rates and vying for development opportunities but does not attain the same financial returns. Ultimately, Simms contends Prince George's endures "relative regional burden" and that the county effectively subsidizes Whiter counties' wealth accumulation. She offers policy recommendations for removing the constraints Prince George's County and other majority-Black jurisdictions navigate, including increased federal and state taxes on wealthy Americans and corporations, which will enhance the capacity for government to distribute and redistribute resources equitably; increased state-level funding of public goods and services, which would decrease local jurisdictions' reliance on locally-generated tax revenue; and the creation of equity funds to remediate harms inflicted upon Black Americans.Fighting for a Foothold is an in-depth analysis of the fiscal challenges experienced by Prince George's County and by the suburban Black middle-class and majority-Black jurisdictions, more broadly. The book reveals how race, class, and local jurisdiction boundaries in metropolitan areas interact to create different material living conditions for Americans.
Politicking in the Barrio
This book offers an episodic view of Latino politics in New York from 2017 to 2025--a period of both dramatic political flux and unprecedented Latino demographic growth. It is episodic in that the book's story derives from previously published thought pieces, in addition to some new material, on the elections, political figures, and social contexts of Latino politics in the largest city in the nation. While firmly rooted in Gotham's unique political ecosystem, the analysis nevertheless sheds crucial light on the broader dynamics shaping Latino political life across the United States. For New York City presents a paradox that is echoed nationally: Latinos are now the largest ethnic voting bloc in the city, surpassing both African Americans and whites in raw registration numbers. Yet this demographic prominence has not necessarily translated into proportional political power. Furthermore, the forces of gentrification, redistricting, intra-ethnic divisions, and chronically low voter turnout all threaten Latino representation--not only in East Harlem and Bushwick, but also in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and Miami.
The Evolution of Western Thought
A rich and immersive reinterpretation of the history of Western thought, this volume - the first in a major trilogy - explores the transmission and development of philosophical ideas from Plato and Aristotle to Jesus, Paul, Augustine and Gregory the Great. Christopher Celenza recalibrates philosophy's story not as abstract argumentation but rather as lived practice: one aimed at excavating wisdom and shaping life. Emphasizing the importance of textual tradition and elucidation across diverse contexts, the author shows how philosophical and religious ideas were transformed and readjusted over time. By focusing on the centrality of Christianity to Western thought, he reveals how ancient ideas were alchemized within religious frameworks, and how - across the centuries - ethical and intellectual traditions intersected to shape culture, memory, and the pursuit of sagacity. Ever attentive to ongoing conversations between past and present, this expansive intellectual history brings perspectives to the subject that are both nuanced and fresh.
Uganda vs Besigye
In 2006, the High Court of Uganda became the stage for one of the most controversial trials in the nation's history. A former rebel doctor turned opposition leader, Col. (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye, stood accused of rape in a case that divided the country, exposed fractures within state institutions, and revealed the uneasy relationship between political ambition and the rule of law.Uganda vs. Besigye is a powerful courtroom play that transforms real events into dramatic literature. It brings to life the voices, silences, contradictions, and psychological pressures that shaped the trial. Within its pages, a young university student struggles to keep her story straight, a frightened maid is pulled between truth and survival, investigators begin their work from tabloid gossip instead of victim reports, and lawyers duel with language in a battle for credibility rather than certainty.At the center of the conflict stands a judge who refuses to surrender integrity for political convenience. His wit, skepticism, and legal insight anchor a narrative filled with tension, irony, and moral inquiry. The courtroom becomes both theatre and battleground as truth navigates through coached testimonies, state pressure, public opinion, and the weight of suspicion that lingers even after acquittal.This play captures more than a single case. It reveals how justice bends under political influence, how trauma and memory clash with the demands of legal precision, and how individuals are used, discarded, or destroyed in the struggle for power. It explores the emotional toll on victims, the accused, and everyone caught in the conflict between truth and narrative.Uganda vs. Besigye is a story of state power, human vulnerability, and the fragile line between justice and performance. It is a scathing exploration of how legal systems can be manipulated, how witnesses can be shaped by fear and reward, and how political rivalry can turn a courtroom into a national spectacle.Told with dramatic force and sharp insight, this courtroom play invites readers to witness a nation wrestling with truth, doubt, and the meaning of justice itself. It is a compelling work for readers of political drama, human rights literature, African studies, legal theatre, and anyone interested in the intersection of politics and law.
Technologies and Teacher Education
With the advancement of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), preparing teachers to effectively use various types of emerging technologies and digital applications as teaching tools is critical to the enhancement of students' learning experiences and academic performance in K-12 education.This Special Issue focuses on technology integration and innovative use of technologies for different content areas in teacher education. The technologies used in teacher education may include artificial intelligence, web-based applications, digital games, mobile technologies, wearable devices, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, virtual labs, learning analytics, etc.The topics covered in this Special Issue include the following areas: 1. Innovative approaches and pedagogies of integrating technology to enrich classroom or online instruction; 2. Design and development of instructional interventions to promote teachers' use of emerging technologies; 3. Assessment or evaluation of technology integration for prospective teachers; 4. Pre- or in-service teachers' viewpoints concerning the use of emerging technologies in teaching; 5. Challenges and issues related to incorporating technology into teacher education.
Cherub- The Human Race
The Great Question: Douglas's Quest for UnderstandingEvery child eventually notices the differences between people. For Douglas, a thoughtful and inquisitive boy, this observation sparks a question that his young mind cannot easily answer. He sees his friends and neighbors, and one day he asks, "Why are some children different colors?"He turns to his friend, Sharon, for an explanation. Sharon offers a practical, if incomplete, comparison: "One is taller than another." While true, this doesn't quite satisfy Douglas's deeper yearning for an answer that addresses the fundamental variations he perceives. He knows in his heart that something more essential is at play.
Germany's Jewish Problem
A leading German-Jewish peace activist dissects Germany's authoritarian crackdown after Gaza.Since October 2023, the Frankfurt-based Jewish composer and activist Wieland Hoban has traveled the globe rallying opposition to the Gaza genocide. Now, in an urgent collection of writings at once blistering and revelatory, Hoban unravels the cultural neuroses and political cynicism that have made Germany an outlier in its support for Israeli crimes.From German gentiles confidently charging Israeli Jewish expats with antisemitism, to the German state's decades-long project to stifle free speech under the guise of combating "antisemitism," to German officials mobilising their historical responsibility for one genocide to justify participating in another--Hoban guides us through the grotesqueries of German "memory culture" and shows their lethal consequences.As the chair of a German-Jewish peace group whose bank accounts were repeatedly frozen and whose members have been arrested on Gaza solidarity protests, Hoban is uniquely placed to expose the oddities and outrages of Germany's authoritarian turn. He also warns that what begins in Germany doesn't stay there. From sabotaging international support for a Gaza ceasefire, to deporting foreign nationals on political grounds, to spearheading censorship laws across the EU, Hoban's diagnosis of German pathologies demonstrates where the ideological weaponisation of "antisemitism" can lead.
Xavier Dupont de Ligonn癡s
What if the Dupont de Ligonn癡s case could be reopened-thanks to Gilles Galloux?In 2011, Galloux was a cybercrime investigator with France's Criminal Investigation Department, tasked with tracking the digital trail of Xavier Dupont de Ligonn癡s. Ten years later, he returns to the case that changed his life forever.For the past two years, Galloux has followed leads long abandoned, tracked down forgotten witnesses, and uncovered evidence never disclosed to the public. He reveals precise movements in the city of Saint-Nazaire, critical blind spots in the days leading up to the murders, and data points that had never been linked before. Through painstaking investigations in southern France and the Nantes region, he reconstructs a methodical plan and traces the route taken by the fugitive after his disappearance on April 15, 2011.This gripping investigation offers a fresh, structured look at a case that has become a national obsession. A deeply personal and revelatory account of one of the most haunting true-crime cases of the past fifteen years.
Rising China, Chinese Culture and Its Transformation in Southeast Asia
The study of China's culture in Southeast Asia is particularly significant as some observers misconceive Chinese culture in Southeast Asia as purely "Chinese", as if it had not been influenced by local conditions, including nationalism. In reality, Chinese culture in Southeast Asia is imbued with distinct differences that set itself apart from that in mainland China. Nevertheless, the question remains whether the rise of China has made the further transformation of local Chinese culture difficult, if not impossible. This book aims to examine the following: the current status of Chinese religions, language, literature, music and performing arts in Southeast Asia, their local characteristics, their position in both local Chinese and non-Chinese local society, and their problems and prospects.Seventeen scholars have been invited to present papers to deal with the above themes and with one exception, their revised papers are eventually included in this book. This is the most up-to-date publication that addresses the topic of Chinese culture and its transformation in Southeast Asia.
Blitzkrieg Begins
The invasion of Poland in 1939 is often reduced to a slogan about lightning war. This book slows events down, showing what blitzkrieg in practice meant for soldiers on the roads, commanders with incomplete maps, and families staring up at incoming bombers. It asks how a messy, improvised campaign turned into a polished legend that still shapes how we talk about force and speed.Drawing on battle narratives and diplomatic moves alike, the narrative follows the German-Polish campaign from the first shots near Danzig to the soviet invasion of Poland from the east. Readers see how the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact carved the map in advance, how Stukas made Stuka dive bombing a new kind of terror, and why the Polish Bzura counterattack briefly upset German plans. Alongside generals and foreign ministers, the book keeps returning to civilian life under occupation, tracing refugees on the roads and communities caught between two regimes.For readers who want to understand the origins of World War II beyond a few famous dates, this is a clear, grounded guide. It explains why British and French guarantees mattered, why they did not save Poland, and how the phrase' invasion of Poland 1939 'became shorthand for a whole style of warfare. The result is a tightly focused history that replaces myth with detail and helps readers think more clearly about how modern wars really begin.
Asia in Flames
Most histories still tell the story of Asia's war as if it suddenly erupted over Hawaii in 1941. Long before that morning, cities in China had burned, civilians had fled into caves, and diplomats had watched a supposed regional dispute turn into a test of global will. This book asks what the Second World War would look like if you start not at Pearl Harbour but at the Second Sino-Japanese War.Step by step, it follows the Japanese invasion of China, from the Marco Polo Bridge to the Nanjing massacre history, the bombing of Chongqing, and the struggle to keep supplies flowing along the Burma Road history. It shows how the failures of collective security at Geneva became a textbook example of the League of Nations' failure, how Soviet aid to China and the battles of Khalkhin Gol reshaped Japanese strategy, and how U.S.-China relations in the 1940s moved from sympathy to hard calculation. Along the way, readers see why the Chongqing bombing campaign mattered to planners in London and Washington, and how the Asia-Pacific War's origins cannot be understood without China at the centre.For readers of serious history who want a clear, narrative guide rather than myth or nostalgia, this book offers a new mental map of Asia's long war and its place in the global conflict.
Governing Outer Space
Outer space is no longer a distant frontier. It is a contested domain with immediate global consequences. Once defined by exploration and cooperation, it is now shaped by military competition, rapid technological change, environmental stress, and expanding commercial activity.This book offers an integrated account of space governance through four critical lenses: security, law, sustainability, and economics. It examines the militarisation of space and the rise of artificial intelligence, the resilience and limits of international law, the urgent challenge of space debris, and the growing influence of private actors.By weaving these perspectives together, the volume argues for comprehensive governance frameworks that move beyond fragmented solutions. It highlights how today's choices will determine whether outer space remains a shared domain for peace, innovation, and human progress or becomes a theatre of conflict and competition.
Common Sense for Australia
For too many years Australians have gone to the polls with little options. Not too few, too little. Major parties that voters feel despondent having to vote for again. And alternatives which, for the great majority of voters, don't cut the mustard one way or the other. How come nobody has ever written a book on what an ideal political party-a party designed from the ground up to be Australia's natural government-might look like? And how such pipe dream might be turned into reality? How to sustain it, not let it decay over time? This book, aided by some clear thinking from clean air of the highest mountains on the planet, offers a way. To turn dream to reality, we need 1500 readers, willing and able, to found the party. Inside, you'll find: - PART ONE -Why Australia needs this party- PART TWO -Four themes covering eight principles for 21st century government- PART THREE -Building the party-and keeping it honest- PART FOUR -Policy platforms for the 1st and 2nd federal election campaigns- PART FIVE -Your invitation to make it happen
Humanitarianism
Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Humanitarian crises are a central problem of modern history and contemporary international relations. According to United Nations estimates, 300 million people required humanitarian assistance and protection in 2024 alone, due to displacement, armed conflict, food insecurity, disasters, and the consequences of climate change. The international humanitarian system, in turn, plays a powerful role in 21st century global affairs. Since the 1990s, the aid sector has ballooned in size and influence. It is now a multi-billion-dollar industry, employing hundreds of thousands of people globally. In a clear, accessible, and concise narrative, Humanitarianism: A Very Short Introduction explains how and why this situation came to be. In this book, historian Julia F. Irwin traces the events and trends that defined modern humanitarianism, from the eighteenth century up to the present day. It describes the origins of international humanitarian action, the development of major humanitarian organizations and movements, the evolution of international humanitarian law, and the expansion of the international humanitarian sector. It examines organized efforts to save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity amid major conflicts, disasters, refugee crises, and other humanitarian emergencies. At the same time, Irwin shows how beliefs about race, gender, religion, and nationality have historically influenced humanitarian sentiments and actions. Attuned to the distinctions between wartime, postwar, and non-conflict situations, Irwin assesses criticisms waged against humanitarian actions and debates over the legitimacy of humanitarian interventions. This Very Short Introduction also teases out the complex relationship between humanitarianism, human rights, and international development. Finally, this book surveys diverse and competing humanitarian traditions throughout the world, placing humanitarian ideals and practices in a global context. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Uganda vs Besigye
In 2006, the High Court of Uganda became the stage for one of the most controversial trials in the nation's history. A former rebel doctor turned opposition leader, Col. (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye, stood accused of rape in a case that divided the country, exposed fractures within state institutions, and revealed the uneasy relationship between political ambition and the rule of law.Uganda vs. Besigye is a powerful courtroom play that transforms real events into dramatic literature. It brings to life the voices, silences, contradictions, and psychological pressures that shaped the trial. Within its pages, a young university student struggles to keep her story straight, a frightened maid is pulled between truth and survival, investigators begin their work from tabloid gossip instead of victim reports, and lawyers duel with language in a battle for credibility rather than certainty.At the center of the conflict stands a judge who refuses to surrender integrity for political convenience. His wit, skepticism, and legal insight anchor a narrative filled with tension, irony, and moral inquiry. The courtroom becomes both theatre and battleground as truth navigates through coached testimonies, state pressure, public opinion, and the weight of suspicion that lingers even after acquittal.This play captures more than a single case. It reveals how justice bends under political influence, how trauma and memory clash with the demands of legal precision, and how individuals are used, discarded, or destroyed in the struggle for power. It explores the emotional toll on victims, the accused, and everyone caught in the conflict between truth and narrative.Uganda vs. Besigye is a story of state power, human vulnerability, and the fragile line between justice and performance. It is a scathing exploration of how legal systems can be manipulated, how witnesses can be shaped by fear and reward, and how political rivalry can turn a courtroom into a national spectacle.Told with dramatic force and sharp insight, this courtroom play invites readers to witness a nation wrestling with truth, doubt, and the meaning of justice itself. It is a compelling work for readers of political drama, human rights literature, African studies, legal theatre, and anyone interested in the intersection of politics and law.
Strategic Essays on Kashmir's Pivotal Years
What really changed in Kashmir-and why did it take so long?Strategic Essays on Kashmir's Pivotal Years: The 2002-2003 Inflection Point offers a rigorous, contemporaneous account of the year that quietly reshaped India's Kashmir doctrine-long before its consequences became visible in policy and power.Written during 2002-2003, the book captures Jammu & Kashmir at a rare crossroads. Ordinary citizens defied intimidation to vote in large numbers, rejecting violence and separatist boycotts, even as Pakistan's state-sponsored jihad infrastructure remained fully operational. The result was a paradox that would define the next decade: democratic legitimacy without strategic closure.Drawing on essays originally published in Kashmir Telegraph and other leading Indian and international platforms, Romeet K Kaul analyses why the 2002 elections exposed the hollowness of Pakistan's "Kashmir cause," why coalition politics in Srinagar faltered under ideological contradictions, and why New Delhi's policy of strategic restraint failed to deter cross-border terrorism.At the heart of the book is a central argument later vindicated by events after 2014: Kashmir was never merely a problem of governance or alienation, but a sustained proxy-war driven by Pakistan's military-mullah nexus. Democracy without deterrence and integration, the book argues, could not end it.Key themes include: The 2002 J&K Assembly elections were the first credible democratic test after a decade of insurgencyThe terror ecosystem of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-MohammedThe limits of the "healing touch" in the face of organised jihadPakistan's double game with the United StatesThe myths surrounding UN resolutions and partition "end-games"How ambiguity and moral equivalence prolonged the conflictSeen from today's vantage point-after the abrogation of Article 370, the reorganisation of Jammu & Kashmir as a Union Territory, surgical strikes, Balakot, and Operation Sindoor-these essays read less like history and more like a diagnosis. They explain why India eventually abandoned strategic restraint and why constitutional integration became unavoidable.Unapologetically right-of-centre yet grounded in field observation, this book is both a chronicle and a warning: peace without clarity is temporary, and sovereignty without resolve invites coercion.For policymakers, students of national security, informed citizens, and readers seeking to understand how India's Kashmir policy evolved from hesitation to hard resolve, this book offers a rare record of the argument before it became consensus.
The Family
The Family: Exploring Family Dynamics, Generational Legacy, and Personal Growth for Emotional Well-being and Self-DiscoveryThe Family: A Philosophical Introspection is an essential read for anyone exploring how family dynamics shape identity, personal growth, and emotional well-being. This thought-provoking book blends philosophy, psychology, and self-help to dive deep into the complex relationships within families and their profound influence on mental health, self-discovery, and overall life trajectory.Whether you're reading the paperback for a reflective, in-depth exploration or the eBook for easy access to transformative insights, this book offers powerful tools to understand your family's impact on your psychological well-being, personal development, and life choices.Key Themes and Insights: Family Dynamics & Personal Growth: Understand how family relationships form the foundation of personal growth. Discover how family roles, emotional bonds, and behaviors shape your self-identity, mental health, and decisions.The Philosophy of Family: Gain a philosophical perspective on family as both a stabilizing force and a space for self-expansion. Learn how family dynamics influence personal values, collective beliefs, and our worldview.Generational Memory & Legacy: Explore the generational impact of family traditions, wisdom, and stories. Understand how intergenerational memory and family identity are passed down and provide continuity across generations.Psychology of Family Relationships: Dive into the psychological influence of family on emotional well-being. Examine the dynamics of vulnerability, conflict, and love within family bonds and how they impact mental health.Belonging, Identity, and Continuity: Reflect on how family serves as a source of belonging, continuity, and emotional support. Learn how family bonds balance individuality with the need for connection in an ever-changing world.Why You Should Read This Book: Explore Family as a Path to Self-Discovery: Understand how family can be both a grounding force and a pathway to personal growth and self-improvement.Psychological Insights on Family Dynamics: Gain practical psychological tools to improve emotional resilience, relationships, and behavioral health through understanding family dynamics.Generational Legacy and Family Identity: Delve into how family history, memory, and legacy shape who we are, influencing our identity and personal development.Emotional Well-Being Through Family Bonds: Learn how family bonds impact psychological well-being and identity formation.Ideal for Readers Interested in Family Therapy, Self-Help, and Personal Growth: This book is perfect for those interested in family therapy, self-help, and understanding family relationships from a philosophical and psychological perspective.This Book Is For Readers Who: Want to understand the psychology of family relationships and their impact on emotional health.Seek personal growth through a deeper understanding of family dynamics and emotional connections.Are interested in family philosophy, emotional well-being, and how family influences self-identity.Explore generational memory, family legacy, and their role in shaping individual identity.Desire a reflective, philosophical approach to family therapy and personal development.The Family: A Philosophical Introspection offers a unique, reflective journey into how family shapes our lives. Whether you're navigating your own family dynamics or studying the broader implications of family on emotional health, this book provides the insights you need for personal transformation, healing, and growth.
Philosophy of the Center of Civilization
Philosophy of the Center of Civilization by Baruch MenachePhilosophy of the Center of Civilization by Baruch Menache is a sustained philosophical investigation into the foundations of human identity, social organization, and the nature of conscious experience. Rather than remaining at the level of abstraction, the work grounds philosophical inquiry in real social conditions, personal relationships, and the lived realities that shape moral and psychological life.Menache examines how identity emerges through the constant negotiation between inner experience and external social forces. He explores how individuals come to understand themselves within systems of expectation, tradition, and cultural meaning, and how philosophical grounding influences everyday decision making, responsibility, and personal agency.The book also confronts the tension between individual freedom and social norms, questioning how societies maintain coherence without dissolving personal autonomy. Through discussions of perception, cognition, and consciousness, Menache analyzes how substances, culture, and symbolic structures shape the way reality itself is experienced and interpreted.What you will discover insidePersonal identity and self awareness through psychological and social interactionExistential philosophy in practice and its relevance to daily life and moral choiceRelationships and collective identity including intimacy, boundaries, and cultural meaningPerception and cognition with philosophical analysis of substance influenced experienceSocial and political philosophy examining norms, authority, freedom, and responsibilityWho this book is forPhilosophers and students seeking deeper engagement with identity and existential thoughtSociologists and social theorists studying the relationship between individuals and institutionsPsychologists and cognitive thinkers interested in consciousness and perceptionCultural theorists examining norms, relationships, and social meaningReaders drawn to serious philosophical reflection on human behavior and society
The Anti-Feminist Final Girl Trope
This book is an exploration of the Final Girl trope and the overall treatment of women in John Carpenter's 1978 smash-hit slasher film Halloween, its sequel, Halloween II (1981), and David Gordon Green's newest Halloween trilogy (2018-2022). I argue that the treatment of women in the first two films of the Halloween franchise are bogged down by Susan Faludi's concept of the backlash against American women in the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s, and that the Final Girl trope strips Halloween's Laurie Strode of her femininity, replacing it with masculinity despite the trope's gendered name. David Gordon Green's Halloween trilogy, on the other hand, released from 2018 through 2022, is punctuated by the MeToo movement in Hollywood and actively reverses the anti-women hatred seen in the first two films of the franchise, restoring Laurie Strode's femininity through her role as a caretaker, mother, and guardian of her daughter and granddaughter.
Governing Outer Space
Outer space is no longer a distant frontier. It is a contested domain with immediate global consequences. Once defined by exploration and cooperation, it is now shaped by military competition, rapid technological change, environmental stress, and expanding commercial activity.This book offers an integrated account of space governance through four critical lenses: security, law, sustainability, and economics. It examines the militarisation of space and the rise of artificial intelligence, the resilience and limits of international law, the urgent challenge of space debris, and the growing influence of private actors.By weaving these perspectives together, the volume argues for comprehensive governance frameworks that move beyond fragmented solutions. It highlights how today's choices will determine whether outer space remains a shared domain for peace, innovation, and human progress or becomes a theatre of conflict and competition.
The Dogon Paradigm-Crisis and Continuity
The Dogon Paradigm: Crisis and Continuity is a sweeping anthropological and philosophical inquiry into the symbolic, ecological, and cosmological systems of the Dogon people of Mali. Allen Schery-anthropologist, author, museum designer, and creative strategist-offers a manuscript that refuses reduction, embracing recursive depth, artifact logic, and indigenous epistemologies. This is not a static ethnography, nor a simplified cultural portrait. It is a living system of ideas, unfolding through dialogic chapters that integrate archaeological evidence, ethnographic thick description, comparative mythology, pigment technologies, and philosophical reflection.At the heart of the Dogon paradigm lies a recursive logic: crisis is not collapse, but transformation; continuity is not stasis, but adaptation. Schery traces this logic through material expressions-granaries, altars, masks, pigments, ritual choreography-revealing how Dogon knowledge encodes symbolic compression, ecological attunement, and mythic time. These artifacts are not inert objects but active vessels of meaning, bridging cosmology and ecology, memory and ritual, rupture and repair.The book challenges Western epistemologies by foregrounding indigenous modes of knowing, resisting linearity and embracing layered meaning. Schery's prose is expansive yet precise, demanding interpretive rigor and honoring the breath of human thought. Each chapter builds upon the last, not as a sequence but as a spiral-revisiting, recontextualizing, and reanimating core themes. The manuscript is structured to provoke, to teach, and to defend: it is a manifesto for cultural literacy, a blueprint for interdisciplinary scholarship, and a tribute to the resilience of indigenous systems.Written for anthropologists, philosophers, curators, and readers committed to intellectual depth, The Dogon Paradigm is also a challenge to the publishing world: to honor artifact placement, narrative integrity, and the ethics.
Territory and Civilization
In Territory & Civilization, Baruch Menache unpacks the profound bonds between humans and the lands they inhabit. Drawing on historical case studies-from ancient Rome to modern revolutions-this book reveals how territorial attachment underlies civilization, shapes cultural identity, and fuels both self-preservation and codependent dynamics.Perfect for readers of political philosophy, social science, and cultural studies, this inquiry offers fresh frameworks for understanding why we defend, adore, and sometimes lose ourselves in the lands we call home.The philosophical dilemma of property and why ownership makes theft possibleThe paradox of idealizing territory and its risks to individual autonomyHow locality emerges from universal space, and what it means to "stop the clock" on cultural progressThe balance between codependency and self-preservation, from Freudian dynamics to geopolitical revolutions
Unwired
Our society has a technology problem. Many want to disconnect from screens but can't help themselves. These days we spend more time online than ever. Some turn to self-help-measures to limit their usage, yet repeatedly fail, while parents feel particularly powerless to help their children. Unwired: Gaining Control over Addictive Technologies shows us a way out. Rather than blaming users, the book shatters the illusion that we autonomously choose how to spend our time online. It shifts the moral responsibility and accountability for solutions to corporations. Drawing lessons from the tobacco and food industries, the book demonstrates why government regulation is necessary to curb technology addiction. It describes a grassroots movement already in action across courts and legislative halls. Groundbreaking and urgent, Unwired provides a blueprint to develop this movement for change, to one that will allow us to finally gain control.
Out of Time
This book explores how digital acceleration and algorithmic mediation have transformed the temporal structure of modern journalism. It considers journalism to be a temporal institution that must balance speed with reflection and automation with human interpretation. Drawing on sociological theories, the book examines practices such as slow journalism and local storytelling, which seek to resist the culture of immediacy. Through qualitative research and case studies, the book puts forward the "downbeat" as a metaphor for reclaiming journalistic time - an alternative rhythm through which depth, resonance and ethical awareness can once again define the meaning and public value of news in the digital age.
Smash and Grab
About the BookAN INTIMATE AND GRIPPING ACCOUNT OF THE LAST DAYS OF THE HIMALAYAN KINGDOM OF SIKKIM THAT BECAME INDIA'S TWENTY-SECOND STATE.This book made history. It wasn't banned, not quite, when it first appeared in 1984, but its disappearance was cleverly managed so that few got to read the only authentic account of how a protected kingdom became India's twenty-second state. As the Hon. David Astor, editor of The Observer in London, wrote, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray was 'alone in witnessing and communicating the essential story'. He had to surmount many obstacles and incur severe disapproval to do so. Nearly thirty years later, in 2013, a revised edition was published with a long introduction by the author, and now all these years later, the book still reads like an exciting thriller. Rich with dances and durbars, lamaist rituals, intrigue and espionage, it brings vividly to life the dramatis personae of this Himalayan drama-Sikkim's sad last king, Chogyal Palden Thondup Namgyal, and his vivacious American queen, Hope Cooke; bumbling Kazi Lendhup Dorji and his scheming Kazini, whose nationality and even name were shrouded in mystery, and who played into the hands of more powerful strategists.Citing documents that have not been seen by any other writer, the book analyses law and politics with masterly skill to recreate the Sikkim saga against the backdrop of a twentieth-century Great Game involving India and China. Smash and Grab: Annexation of Sikkim didn't just make history. It is history.About the AuthorSunanda K. Datta-Ray is one of India's foremost experts on the Himalayan states. A chance visit to Gangtok in 1960 first sparked a lifelong interest that has allowed him to cultivate a deep knowledge of the history, customs and politics of Himalayan societies. Datta-Ray's fifty-five years in journalism spanned England, India, the US and Singapore. Educated in Calcutta and at the Victoria University of Manchester, where he read Economics, he abandoned Chartered Accountancy to start his career as a reporter with a small-town weekly in the north of England when he was twenty. He was elected Visiting Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford, 2001- 02, and appointed Senior Research Fellow at Singapore's Institute of South-East Asian Studies. Before taking up a teaching assignment at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University, he was Editorial Consultant to the Straits Times group of publications in Singapore, Editor-in-Residence at the East-West Center, Honolulu, Editor of The Statesman (Kolkata and Delhi) and on the Board of Directors of United News of India. For many years, he was the South Asia correspondent of The Observer, London, a regular columnist in the International Herald Tribune and an essayist in Time magazine.He also wrote for Le Monde Diplomatique and The Canberra Times. His columns now appear in The Telegraph, Business Standard, Asian Age, Deccan Chronicle and Free Press Journal.
Landslide
The 2025 Australian federal election saw an unexpected landslide victory for the Labor Party, the Liberal Party's worst ever result and the continued rise of the non-major-party vote. In this book, Australia's leading election analysts explore what contributed to this outcome, including the effectiveness of party and third-party campaigns, the changing demography of the electorate and external factors such as the 'Trump effect'.Baby boomers were outnumbered in 2025 by Gen Z and Millennials, who related to politics in a different way. Those pursuing their votes needed to do so through social media; influencers and podcasts became central to campaigning, as did humour appropriating popular culture with the help of AI. Increased cultural and linguistic diversity was also important, and there were new efforts to mobilise Muslim voters over the war in Gaza. Overshadowing it all was Trump. While populist themes seemed attractive at first, association with Trump quickly became a liability, and contributors here examine the difficulty of changing discourses mid-campaign.This authoritative study is indispensable in understanding the new political landscape: polls and voting behaviour, misinformation, gender issues and competing leadership styles. Richly illustrated, the role of visual politics also receives close scrutiny.Landslide is the nineteenth book in the ANU Press Australian Federal Election series. The series is sponsored by the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.
When We The People Lead, The Leaders Will Follow
This book is written for the moderate 50-70% of Americans who are demoralized by the state of our country and feel inconsequential in our politics. They are the Exhausted Majority, a term coined by the Hidden Tribes research project. It describes what ails our country and how their lives improve when they join together with others to reclaim our democracy.When We the People Lead, The Leaders Will Follow argues that America is not a nation divided into warring tribes but a country of exhausted, decent citizens who have slowly been separated from their power. Drawing on research, lived experience, and stories from communities across the country, the book shows how most Americans share common values-fairness, freedom, and a desire for a functioning democracy-yet feel overwhelmed, cynical, or sidelined.Rather than surrender to polarization or despair, the book invites readers to reclaim the role of citizen. It explains how small groups can spark outsized change, how pluralism strengthens rather than weakens us, and how everyday people can rebuild trust, revitalize democratic norms, and shape the future from the ground up.Clear, hopeful, and deeply practical, When We the People Lead offers a path from exhaustion to renewal-and a reminder that the power to save our democracy has always been in our hands.
Twice As Good
Twice As Good is a practical guide for foundations, grantmakers, and serious donors who want their funding decisions to produce far greater real-world impact. Drawing on years of experience evaluating and launching evidence-based charities, Joey Savoie shows how to replace intuition and convention with clear standards, comparisons, and measurable outcomes, helping anyone involved in grantmaking make decisions that reliably do more good with the same resources.What if your grantmaking could do twice as much good, without doubling your budget?Philanthropy shapes lives, institutions, and entire fields. Yet most grantmakers operate without clear standards for deciding where their money does the most good. In Twice As Good, experienced grantmaker and nonprofit builder Joey Savoie offers a clear, practical framework for making smarter, more effective funding decisions. Drawing on years of work launching and evaluating evidence-based charities, Savoie shows how foundations and donors can dramatically increase the impact of their giving by focusing on outcomes, comparisons, and substance.This book translates complex ideas about effectiveness into a simple, usable process that works for foundations of any size. Readers are guided step by step through the full grantmaking cycle, from identifying promising organizations to evaluating trade-offs between cause areas and communicating productively with grantees after funds are allocated.Along the way, Savoie provides concrete illustrations of what donations can achieve. One million dollars might save hundreds of lives through proven global health interventions, improve the lives of tens of millions of animals through welfare reforms, or remove large quantities of carbon dioxide by supporting effective climate policy advocacy. The differences between good and great grants are often enormous, and they are measurable.At the core of the book are six practical principles, the POWERS of good grantmaking, which help donors clarify costs, compare real alternatives, set benchmarks, reduce unnecessary burdens on nonprofits, and focus on how impact is actually produced rather than how it is presented.Written for foundation leaders, grantmaking staff, and serious individual donors, Twice As Good is also valuable reading for nonprofit professionals who want to better understand how funding decisions are made. It offers a disciplined approach to philanthropy that replaces guesswork with clarity and transforms good intentions into reliably better outcomes.
Vote Or Shut Up
112,000 votes decided Chicago's mayor, a population of 2.7 million7-18% turnout decides your sheriff.In local primaries, your vote can be worth 7-20x more power.Most people don't realize they're sitting on massive political power - and giving it away. They're frustrated, tuned out, and convinced voting doesn't matter. They're told the system is broken, when the truth is: the system responds to the people who show up.Vote Or Shut Up reveals how government actually works - not the campaigns, the headlines, or the drama - but the real structure of power. Who makes decisions. Why some elections change everything while others change nothing. And how a very small group of voters routinely decides the results for millions.Inside, you'll learn: - Why the people you vote for can't always do what you expect- How decision-making power is divided between local, state, and national systems- How to evaluate leaders based on capability - not charisma- Why civic confusion benefits the wrong people- How to use your vote with intention and impactThis isn't a book about politics. It's a book about power - the power you already have, and the power you've been tricked into thinking you don't.
The Awakened Republic
The Awakened Republicby Zoe HickeyThe Awakened Republic is a bold and compassionate exploration of what governance could become if truth, accountability, and human dignity were placed back at the centre of public life.Written in response to growing disillusionment with modern politics, this book examines how systems of power have drifted away from the people they are meant to serve, and offers a principled framework for renewal. Moving beyond partisan conflict, The Awakened Republic calls for an evolution of democracy rooted in transparency, ethical leadership, and shared responsibility.Across themes of governance, justice, economy, health, education, media, technology, environment, and global cooperation, Zoe Hickey outlines a vision for a society that restores balance between authority and accountability, freedom and protection, progress and humanity. Rather than proposing ideology-driven solutions, the book focuses on moral foundations, asking not who should rule, but how power should be held.This is not a guide to winning elections or enforcing control. It is an invitation to rethink the purpose of systems themselves: to serve life, protect truth, and uphold dignity in an age of fragmentation and distrust.Clear, reflective, and uncompromising in its ethics, The Awakened Republic is written for readers who sense that the current order is no longer sustainable, and who believe that a more conscious, humane form of governance is not only possible, but necessary.A work of political philosophy and civic reflection, The Awakened Republic speaks to anyone seeking a future beyond division, one shaped by integrity, responsibility, and the quiet courage to reimagine how society is governed.
The Selectorate
Across Africa, the shift from authoritarian rule to elective civilian government has brought new challenges. Among them is the judiciary's evolving role in political outcomes. Judges, once constrained arbiters of electoral disputes, have become increasingly unconstrained in determining who holds power-shifting legitimacy from voters to the courts. In some cases, this influence has extended beyond the courtroom, creating a system where a small, connected elite decides leadership under the cover of legal process.In The Selectorate, Chidi Odinkalu examines how this shift took root, with Nigeria's judiciary playing a leading role in setting the precedent. Drawing on legal insight and first-hand experience, he unpacks the consequences of this quiet transformation and what it means for both judicial independence and the future of democracy in Africa.
Ethnicity Eats, Corruption Feasts
Ethnicity Eats, Corruption Feasts: A Columnist's Insights on Nigeria is Niran Adedokun's second captivating collection of essays following the 2020 release of Danfo Driver in All of Us. In this thought-provoking book, the author dissects the complex web of challenges that have long plagued this vibrant nation.He explores the intricate relationship between ethnicity and politics, and how this dynamic has influenced the country's socio-economic landscape. The essays unravel the layers of corruption that have infiltrated every aspect of Nigerian society and the devastating consequences they inflict on the country.Ethnicity Eats, Corruption Feasts offers readers a unique perspective on Nigeria's past, present, and future. It takes an incisive look at the overt religiousness of Nigerians and why the country remains a cesspool of vices regardless.The collection is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Nigeria's complex socio-political environment. and how every citizen can contribute to making thecountry greater.
The War You Never Saw
The War You Never Saw exposes a hidden battlefield where influence replaces force, narratives replace weapons, and control operates without ever announcing itself. This is not a war of tanks and borders-it is a war of perception, attention, psychology, and quiet systems that shape human behavior without consent.In today's world, power no longer needs violence to dominate. It works through media, economics, technology, institutions, and social conditioning-guiding what people believe, fear, desire, and accept as "normal." This book reveals how modern control thrives on invisibility, distraction, and engineered agreement, turning ordinary life into a silent battleground.Inside this book, you will discover: How influence has replaced armies as the primary weapon of powerWhy the most powerful systems avoid attention and accountabilityHow media, narratives, and selective information shape realityHow distraction, emotional manipulation, and fear are used strategicallyWhy authority is visible-but real power is structural and unseenHow freedom is redefined, narrowed, and quietly managedHow awareness itself becomes an act of resistanceThis is not a conspiracy book. It is a clarity book.Written in a sharp, philosophical, and psychologically grounded style, The War You Never Saw does not tell you what to think-it shows you how thinking is shaped. It does not offer villains-it reveals systems. And it does not promote panic-it builds awareness.If you have ever felt that something is wrong beneath the surface of modern life-but couldn't fully explain it-this book gives language to that intuition.Because the most dangerous war is not the one you fear. It is the one you never notice.And once you see it, it can no longer control you.
Inside the Minds of Serial Killers
Discover the disturbing inner workings of the serial killer brain in this gripping compendium of true crime stories, each placing the mind of an infamous murderer under the microscope For years, criminal psychologists have tried to understand the minds of murderers. The key questions remain the same: Is a serial killer born or made? What leads them down such a dark path? And how can they justify their evil deeds to themselves? This fascinating exploration of criminal minds seeks to answer these questions by examining some of the most infamous mass murder cases of all time. From twisted visionary murderers like the Son of Sam to hedonistic killers like Ted Bundy, this book recounts the bloodcurdling events of each case before taking a deeper dive into the individual's twisted psychology, their background and upbringing, and the events that led them to become a cold-hearted killer. What goes on in the mind of a serial killer? Perhaps we'll never fully understand, but in this book, we can begin to process the motives, experiences and delusions that drive someone to commit the most heinous crimes imaginable.
California 2.0
Independence. Balance. Abundance. California stands at a crossroads. The world's fourth-largest economy has become defined by homelessness, wildfires, unaffordable housing, and political dysfunction--stories that overshadow the beauty, resilience, and promise Californians know to be true. California 2.0 offers a clear, nonpartisan blueprint to restore what makes this state extraordinary. Jon Henderson blends economic logic, practical solutions, and the lived experience of a native Californian to offer ideas only an independent can propose. Through mass-timber housing, fire prevention, blockchain-secured voting, and Main Street investment, Jon shows how independence--not partisanship--can deliver results. At its heart, California 2.0 advances a purple movement for the politically homeless, united by a desire for balance, respect, and abundance.
California 2.0
Independence. Balance. Abundance. California stands at a crossroads. The world's fourth-largest economy has become defined by homelessness, wildfires, unaffordable housing, and political dysfunction--stories that overshadow the beauty, resilience, and promise Californians know to be true. California 2.0 offers a clear, nonpartisan blueprint to restore what makes this state extraordinary. Jon Henderson blends economic logic, practical solutions, and the lived experience of a native Californian to offer ideas only an independent can propose. Through mass-timber housing, fire prevention, blockchain-secured voting, and Main Street investment, Jon shows how independence--not partisanship--can deliver results. At its heart, California 2.0 advances a purple movement for the politically homeless, united by a desire for balance, respect, and abundance.
The Struggle of Islam in Modern Indonesia
With deep interest I have followed the Indonesian people's fight for freedom and independence from 1945 onwards. This interest has come to be centred in particular on the question of how religions, especially Islam, were involved in this struggle, and what role they would fulfil in the new Indonesia. After having lived and worked in Indonesia from 1946 to the end of 1960, I was twice more enabled to visit Indonesia thanks to grants from the Netherlands Foundation for the Advancement of Tropical Research (WOTRO). It was during these sojourns in particular, from May to October 1966 and from February to July 1969, that the material for this study was collected, supplemented and checked. For the help I received during these visits I am greatly indebted to so many Indonesian informants that it is impossible to mention them all. Moreover, some of them would not appreciate being singled out by name. But while offering them these general thanks I am thinking of them all individually. In spite of all the help given and patience shown me, this publication is bound to be full of shortcomings. An older Muslim friend, however, once encouraged me by reminding me that perfection belongs only to God (al-kam瓣l li'll瓣h). Nevertheless, I should like to offer my apologies for errors and mistakes; I would appreciate it if readers drew my attention to them.
Politicking in the Barrio
This book offers an episodic view of Latino politics in New York from 2017 to 2025--a period of both dramatic political flux and unprecedented Latino demographic growth. It is episodic in that the book's story derives from previously published thought pieces, in addition to some new material, on the elections, political figures, and social contexts of Latino politics in the largest city in the nation. While firmly rooted in Gotham's unique political ecosystem, the analysis nevertheless sheds crucial light on the broader dynamics shaping Latino political life across the United States. For New York City presents a paradox that is echoed nationally: Latinos are now the largest ethnic voting bloc in the city, surpassing both African Americans and whites in raw registration numbers. Yet this demographic prominence has not necessarily translated into proportional political power. Furthermore, the forces of gentrification, redistricting, intra-ethnic divisions, and chronically low voter turnout all threaten Latino representation--not only in East Harlem and Bushwick, but also in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and Miami.
The Bias of Communication
The Bias of Communication, first published in 1951, is a foundational work in media theory that explores how the materials and technologies of communication shape human thought, culture, and history. Innis argues that every medium carries a bias toward time or space, which in turn influences the structure of societies and empires.The book redefines the study of media by showing that the form of communication is as consequential as its content. Through a series of incisive historical essays, Innis demonstrates how empires rise when they master space-biased media for expansion, yet collapse when they neglect time-biased traditions that ensure cultural continuity. From ancient Egypt's use of papyrus for imperial control and the oral traditions that sustained Greek philosophy, to the history of printing in England and communication in the United States, Innis traces how the balance between time- and space-oriented media determines the fate of civilizations.The Bias of Communication is a profound study that remains essential for anyone seeking to understand the deep historical currents beneath today's media-saturated world.
The Beat Beneath Britain
The Beat Beneath Britain: The Rave That Changed Britain is a raw, immersive journey into one of the most explosive cultural revolutions in UK history - the rave movement. From the rise of acid house and illegal warehouse parties to the tribal power of jungle, trance, and techno, this gripping documentary-style book traces the pulse of a generation who turned up the volume and tore down the rules.Through deeply researched accounts, vivid storytelling, and honest reflections on the music, drugs, and unity that shaped a generation, author Lee Sparkes unveils how rave culture reshaped Britain's social landscape. More than just beats and basslines, it was a rebellion - a powerful force of youth expression, resistance, and underground spirit.From dark fields and abandoned factories to iconic clubs and pirate radio airwaves, this is the untold story of the scene that refused to die - and still echoes in the algorithms of today.
The Beat Beneath Britain,
The Beat Beneath Britain: The Rave That Changed Britain is a raw, immersive journey into one of the most explosive cultural revolutions in UK history - the rave movement. From the rise of acid house and illegal warehouse parties to the tribal power of jungle, trance, and techno, this gripping documentary-style book traces the pulse of a generation who turned up the volume and tore down the rules.Through deeply researched accounts, vivid storytelling, and honest reflections on the music, drugs, and unity that shaped a generation, author Lee Sparkes unveils how rave culture reshaped Britain's social landscape. More than just beats and basslines, it was a rebellion - a powerful force of youth expression, resistance, and underground spirit.From dark fields and abandoned factories to iconic clubs and pirate radio airwaves, this is the untold story of the scene that refused to die - and still echoes in the algorithms of today.
Renewable Energy
Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Energy is vital for a good standard of living, and affordable sources of power that do not cause climate change or pollution are crucial. Renewable energy is recognised as providing the answer, with countries from around the world deciding at COP28 in 2023 to aim to triple the global renewable energy capacity by 2030, for the transition away from fossil fields to be on track for net-zero emissions by 2050. This Very Short Introduction describes the main sources of renewable energy- solar PV, wind, hydropower, and biomass - their innovative technologies, and what each could deliver. It also discusses the relatively small contributions expected from tidal, wave, geothermal, and nuclear power, and from carbon capture and storage. Nick Jelley presents how the variability of solar PV and wind power can be handled in an electricity grid predominantly powered by renewables, and discusses recent innovations in batteries and other energy storage technologies. Jelley goes on to explain the importance of decarbonising the huge global heat demand by using heat pumps, hydrogen from electrolysers, and electricity directly; and of changing to electric vehicles, which will decarbonise most of transport. Electrification of buildings, industry and transport for net-zero will roughly triple the supply of electricity, and this can be met predominantly by solar PV and wind power. The learning effect has resulted in a dramatic drop in the price of wind and solar PV power in the last decade, making them the cheapest generators of electricity in most parts of the world. This could make powering the world by renewables considerably cheaper than continuing to burn fossil fuels. Jelley explores the challenges in achieving this; notably, geopolitical tensions, lack of grid infrastructure, permitting (planning) issues, the availability of finance in the global South, and the vested interests in fossil fuels. The Very Short Introduction ends by discussing the actions needed that include strong consistent policies, financial initiatives to take advantage of the long-term benefits of renewables, and good community involvement. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
You Didn't Hear This from Me
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER - NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH BY TIME MAGAZINE, AMAZON, AND KOBO - NAMED MOST ANTICIPATED BY LIT HUB, PUREWOW, AND W MAGAZINE "Gossip is the only cultural tradition I care about, and Kelsey McKinney has written its Bible" --Samantha Irby, #1 NYT bestselling author From the host of the Normal Gossip podcast, a delightfully insightful exploration of our obsession with gossip that weaves together journalism, cultural criticism, and memoir. As the pandemic forced us to socialize at a distance, Kelsey McKinney was mourning the juicy updates and jaw-dropping stories she'd typically collect over drinks with friends--and from her hunger, the blockbuster Normal Gossip podcast was born. With listenership in the millions, Kelsey found herself thinking more critically about gossip as a form, and wanting to better understand the role it plays in our culture. In You Didn't Hear This From Me, McKinney explores the murkiness of everyday storytelling. Why is gossip considered a sin, and how can we better recognize when it's being weaponized? Why do we think we're entitled to every detail of a celebrity's personal life? And how do we define "gossip," anyway? As much as the book aims to treat gossip as a subject worthy of rigor, it also hopes to capture the heart of gossiping: how enchanting and fun it can be to lean over and whisper something a little salacious into your friend's ear. With wit and honesty, McKinney unmasks what we're actually searching for when we demand to know the truth--and how much the truth really matters in the first place.
