A concise, colorful, and convincing account of capitalism’s rise to global dominance.Today, a vast majority of us live under the economic system called capitalism—it touches almost every aspect of our lives, and most people alive have never known another. Yet, a cursory look at the world around us reveals that things can’t stay this way forever: an economy built on infinite amassing and consumption of resources is at odds with a finite planet. How did this happen? ...

Some Truths Refuse to Stay BuriedBraxton Hayward thought Jacksonville, Oregon, would be his fresh start—an escape from a failed marriage and a career in ruins. But the town has other plans. Late at night, whispers crawl through the darkness, murmuring a name he doesn’t recognize yet somehow knows. The voices aren’t just in his head—they’re leading him somewhere.Then, a local family vanishes without a trace. Jacksonville’s past begins surfacing in terrifying...

Whose fault are financial crises, and who is responsible for stopping them, or repairing the damage? Impunity and Capitalism develops a new approach to the history of capitalism and inequality by using the concept of impunity to show how financial crises stopped being crimes and became natural disasters. Trevor Jackson examines the legal regulation of capital markets in a period of unprecedented expansion in the complexity of finance ranging from the bankruptcy of Europe's richest man in 1...

Today, a vast majority of us live under the economic system called capitalism―it touches almost every aspect of our lives, and most people alive have never known another. Yet, a cursory look at the world around us reveals that things can't stay this way forever: an economy built on infinite amassing and consumption of resources is at odds with a finite planet. How did this happen? As the economic historian Trevor Jackson argues in this powerful book, It wasn't always capitalism, it did...

The Evolving Project of Cormac McCarthy presents eleven essays of original scholarship that undertake a programmatic reassessment of McCarthy’s literary and philosophical worldview. Examining issues of race, morality, history, metaphysics, law, economics, and ecology in McCarthy’s writing reveals how these themes intersect in an overarching, positive gesture that characterizes his work. Taken together, the essays offer a more expansive understanding of McCarthy’s critique of conte...

A fresh look at the American Revolution as a major global eventAt the time of the American Revolution (1765–83), the British Empire had colonies in India, Africa, the Caribbean, the Pacific, Canada, Ireland, and Gibraltar. The thirteen rebellious American colonies accounted for half of the total number of provinces in the British world in 1776. What of the loyal half? Why did some of Britain's subjects feel so aggrieved that they wanted to establish a new system of...

In "Fredericksburg, Virginia 1608-1908," Sylvanius Jackson Quinn offers a meticulous chronicle of the city's evolution over three centuries, deftly weaving together historical narrative and cultural analysis. The book combines a detailed examination of local events, influential figures, and socio-economic transformations, enriching the reader's understanding of Fredericksburg's significance in American history. Quinn's eloquent prose is complemented by thorough research, employing archival...

This edited collection examines the means to create, maintain, and enhance welcoming colleges and universities in the United States and abroad with personal accounts, case studies, models, programs, and other frameworks written by practitioners in higher education. The contributors explain how they have created inviting classrooms; established friendly educational experiences both within and beyond the classroom; engaged faculty and enhanced the teaching experience; and developed instrumen...

Buckle up for a thrilling ride through the maze of modern romance! "UPDATE" is not your typical self-help dating book—it's a dynamic expedition into the uncharted territories of authentic connections. Brace yourself for an exhilarating forewarning: this book is not about playing by the rules but tearing them down and redefining the game. In the pages that follow, expect a rollercoaster of self-discovery, heart-fluttering revelations, and jaw-dropping insights. This isn't just a guide; it's...

Sir Trevor Nunn is one of the most versatile and accomplished directors in the English-speaking theatre. This book examines his achievements as a director of Shakespeare within the wider context of debates on the cultural politics of Britain's theatrical institutions in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. His approach has been marked by the combination of close textual analysis with inventive theatricality, in performance spaces ranging from the large stages of the Royal Shakespeare ...

A new era of political power has arrived, one in which the social media forces of Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter indisputably play a larger role in the political process. In this revised and expanded edition of Political Communication: The Manship School Guide, edited by Robert Mann and David D. Perlmutter, contributors discuss technological changes in the context of studies and techniques that remain unchallenged, resulting in a truly comprehensive manual of the world of political communi...

In "Select Speeches of Daniel Webster, 1817-1845," the reader is treated to a profound exploration of American political thought through the eloquence and rhetorical mastery of one of the nation's most celebrated orators. Webster's speeches, crafted in the early 19th century, showcase his profound understanding of constitutional law, the Union, and the pressing issues of his time, such as the debate on slavery and states' rights. The literary style is marked by a vigorous yet polished pros...