Existing books on international relations treat history in a cursory fashion and perpetuate a Euro-centric perspective. This book pioneers a new approach by historicizing the material traditionally taught in International Relations courses, and by explicitly focusing on non-European cases, debates and issues.The volume is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the international systems that traditionally existed in Europe, East Asia, pre-Columbian Central and South Ame...

Existing textbooks on international relations treat history in a cursory fashion and perpetuate a Euro-centric perspective. This textbook pioneers a new approach by historicizing the material traditionally taught in International Relations courses, and by explicitly focusing on non-European cases, debates and issues.The volume is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the international systems that traditionally existed in Europe, East Asia, pre-Columbian Central and S...

Increasingly we have come to live in our heads, leaving our bodies behind. The consequences have been far-reaching, of which cognitive theory has warned us, advocating a 'return to the body.' This book employs several case studies-kings performing in ballets, sea captains dancing with natives, nationalists engaged in gymnastics exercises-to demonstrate what has been lost and what could be gained by a more embodied approach to living, to history. These curious movements were ways to be, to ...

The origins of international conflict are often explained by security dilemmas, power-rivalries or profits for political or economic elites. Common to these approaches is the idea that human behaviour is mostly governed by material interests which principally involve the quest for power or wealth. The authors question this truncated image of human rationality. Borrowing the concept of recognition from models developed in philosophy and sociology, this book provides a unique set of applicat...

Why, from the eighteenth century onwards, did some countries embark on a path of sustained economic growth, while others stagnated? This text looks at the kind of institutions that are required in order for change to take place, and Ringmar concludes that for sustained development to be possible, change must be institutionalized. Taking a global view, Ringmar investigates the implications of his conclusion on issues facing the developing world today.

Classic western novel. According to Wikipedia: "Charles King (October 12, 1844 in Albany, New York 17 March 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) was a United States soldier and a distinguished writer. King was the son of Civil War general Rufus King, grandson of Columbia University president Charles King, and great grandson of Rufus King, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He graduated from West Point in 1866 and served in the Army during the Indian Wars under George Crook. He...

This helpful workbook functions as a companion and supplement to Anna Mindess's earlier book, Reading Between the Signs: A Cultural Guide for Sign Language Interpreters, a recognized classic text for sign language interpreters and ASL students. It is arranged to correspond with the theory presented in the book and expands its focus to the relativity of politeness and the distinction between direct and indirect communication styles, both of which are important elements in comparing Deaf and...

The story centers around the character of Cap'n Eli Warren, a retired sea captain who becomes the guardian of two young orphaned sisters, Ruth and Naomi Sherwood. Cap'n Warren takes the girls into his home and cares for them as if they were his own daughters.As the narrative unfolds, "Cap'n Warren's Wards" explores the challenges and joys of family life, as well as the dynamics between Cap'n Warren and the two sisters. The novel portrays the Cape Cod community and its unique culture, inclu...

Enter the eerie and compelling world of "The Ghost: A Modern Fantasy" by Arnold Bennett. This gripping novel follows Carl Foster, a young architect, who encounters the mysterious and alluring Rosetta Rosa while attending an opera. Drawn into a whirlwind of dark secrets and supernatural occurrences, Carl faces a series of unsettling events that challenge his perceptions of reality. Bennett masterfully blends romance, suspense, and the supernatural in a tale that explores the thin veil betwe...

"Mary-'Gusta" by Joseph Crosby Lincoln is a captivating New England romance classic. Joseph Crosby Lincoln, celebrated for his vivid portrayal of small-town life and charming characters, weaves a tale of love, loyalty, and resilience that captures the essence of coastal New England. At its heart, "Mary-'Gusta" is a story of personal growth and self-discovery, as the eponymous Mary navigates the challenges of family expectations, societal pressures, and matters of the heart. Lincoln's keen ...

Guide to the 20 novels and hundreds of characters of Zola's Rougon-Macquart novel series. According to Wikipedia: "Emile Zola (2 April 1840 - 29 September 1902) was an influential French writer, the most important example of the literary school of naturalism, and a major figure in the political liberalization of France...After his first major novel, Therese Raquin (1867), Zola started the long series called Les Rougon Macquart, about a family under the Second Empire... More than half of Zo...

In "Susy," the narrative revolves around the eponymous character, Susy—a young girl living in a frontier town. The story explores the challenges and experiences faced by Susy and her family as they navigate life on the western frontier, including interactions with Native Americans and the hardships of pioneer life.Bret Harte's stories often depict the rugged and untamed nature of the American West, and "Susy, a Story of the Plains" is no exception. The narrative reflects the themes of fron...