Since the 1960s, the field of victimology has developed into a variegated discipline with its own theoretical and methodological traditions. In the early 1990s two texts were published—Towards a Critical Victimology (Fattah, 1992) and Critical Victimology (Mawby and Walklate, 1994)—that concretized critical victimology as a paradigm within victimology. Since then, the field has remained conceptually stale and with few a few exceptions there has not been a considerable lacuna of works from ...

Ein packendes Lebens- und Epochenporträt zum 50. TodestagHannah Arendt hat die ganze Geschichte des 20. Jahrhunderts am eigenen Leib erlebt. Als Tochter aus einem großbürgerlichen Haus wächst sie in der Kant-Stadt Königsberg auf, studiert an der Universität Marburg, jenem Ort, an dem sich die geistige Produktivität der zwanziger Jahre auf einzigartige Weise verdichtet, und verliebt sich dort in den charismatischen Philosophen Martin Heidegger. Hitlers Machtergreifu...

While much recent attention has been focused on the subprime lending and foreclosure crisis, little has been said about its radically-disparate impact. Drawing upon history as well as insight into the current crisis, this book shows that this crisis is not an anomaly, especially for people of color; nor is it over. People of color have been excluded from wealth-building opportunities via homeownership continuously throughout United States history, from the outright denial of credit and res...

Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...

Hush now, dear reader—prepare to cry,This book was never meant to please.Here mothers fail, and babies die;Turn back if you're unready for unease.— Dakria, EditorEerie Lullaby is a dark horror anthology that dares to disturb and unsettle.Published by WATG Press, this collection gathers bold voices in contemporary horror fiction, psychological horror, and disturbing dark lit...

Die Kanzlerschaften Willy Brandts und Helmut Schmidts prägten nicht nur die Bundesrepublik, sondern standen für einen tiefgreifenden Wandel in der Europa- und Globalpolitik. Verband sich mit der Amtsübergabe von Brandt zu Schmidt nur ein Stil- oder auch ein Politikwechsel? Wie gingen die beiden sozialdemokratischen Kanzler mit den tiefgreifenden und vielfach krisenhaften Wandlungsprozessen zwischen 1969 und 1982 um? Wie schlug sich der Kanzlerwechsel in der bundesdeutschen Außen- und Siche...

Poets Choice is a poetry book publishing brand registered and having its head office in Mumbai, India. We are on the verge of setting up our offices in USA as well.We have been around since 2010.Our writers hail from over 48 countries across the world. To view the complete list visit our website.We welcome book reviews on our website – www.poetschoice.in . Books can also be ordered directly from our website.Now, video and audio reviews can be sent across to ...

Cree Legends and Narratives from the West Coast of James Bay is the first major body of annotated texts in James Bay Cree, and a unique documentation of Swampy and Moose Cree (Western James Bay) usage of the 1950s and 1960s.Conversations and interviews with 16 different speakers include: legends, reminiscences, historical narratives, stories and conversations, as well as descriptions of technology. The book includes a detailed pronunciation guide, notes on Cree terms, info...

In the quaint town of Willow Creek, where secrets whisper through the wind, a group of young hearts embark on a perilous journey that will forever alter their lives. The Youths Coronal, a captivating tale penned by Hannah Flagg Gould, unveils the intricate tapestry of love, loss, and the indomitable spirit of youth. As the youths navigate the treacherous waters of adolescence, they face trials that test their limits and forge unbreakable bonds. Prepare to be swept away by this timeless cla...

The wife of a plantation manager in "British Malaysia" shoots a man of their acquaintance while her husband is away from home. She claims that the man she shot had attempted to rape her. Her lawyer supposes that her defense will be rather straightforward until his law clerk informs him that a blackmailer possesses evidence that will incriminate her. The defendant and her lawyer must determine whether it is best to 'explain away' the potentially damning implications of the titular letter or...

The Midwest has produced a robust literary heritage. Its authors have won half of the nation's Nobel Prizes for Literature plus a significant number of Pulitzer Prizes. This volume explores the rich racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region. It also contains entries on 35 pivotal Midwestern literary works, literary genres, literary, cultural, historical, and social movements, state and city literatures, literary journals and magazines, as well as entries on science fiction, film...