The Ugly American, novel by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick, published in 1958. A fictionalized account of Americans working in Southeast Asia, the book was notable chiefly for exposing many of the deficiencies in U.S. foreign-aid policy and for causing a furor in government circles. Eventually the uproar led to a congressional review of foreign aid. Although some of the novelís characters are committed to the local people, many others are incompetent and out of touch with and ill-in...

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F. Schweda and A. Kurtz: Regulation of Renin Release by Local and Systemic FactorsM. Krauss and V. Haucke: Shaping Membranes for EndocytosisB.M. Jockusch and P.L. Graumann: The Long Journey: Actin on the Road to Pro- and Eukaryotic CellsB. Colsoul, R. Vennekens and B. Nilius: Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) Cation Channels in Pancreatic ß cells

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This book had its origins in conversations held at various meetings of the International Society of Political Psychology. The editors and con tributors are grateful for the forum that has given us the opportunity to discuss these topics over the last 10 years. We are most grateful to our contributors both for their chapters and for the intellectual stimulation they have given us. Jos Meloen in particular has been free with his time, advice, and enthusiasm. Although he declined to contribut...

In "The Discoveries of John Lederer," the author chronicles his ambitious explorations through the uncharted territories of Virginia, North Carolina, and beyond during the late 17th century. The narrative is rich with vivid descriptions, capturing the geographical diversity and the cultural encounters he experienced, particularly with Indigenous peoples. Lederer's literary style combines meticulous observation and adventurous spirit, providing a unique blend of travelogue and scientific in...

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Now an HBO Limited Series from Executive Producers Park Chan-wook and Robert Downey Jr., Streaming Exclusively on MaxWinner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for FictionWinner of the 2016 Edgar Award for Best First NovelWinner of the 2016 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in FictionOne of the New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st CenturyOne of TIME’s 100 Best...