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Feminism and Global Chineseness: The Cultural Production of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Zhu, Aijun, PUBLISHER: Cambria Press, This book deconstructs the controversy of globally located Chinese women authors, including Maxine Hong Kingston (America), Wei Hui (Mainland China), Li Ang (Taiwan), and Li Bihua (Hong Kong). It vividly shows how these authors are trapped in a dilemma between feminism, nationalism, and neocolonialism complicated by the powerful influences of global popular culture. This book not only engages in the much debated major issues such as gender, nation, narration and globalization, but more profoundly, it also points out the cultural and political significance of literary and cultural criticism, a much neglected area of research. The author's detailed examination of Chinese nationalism from the perspectives of gender and globalization shows her sharp awareness of the changing geopolitical mapping of Chineseness. Critics of Chinese literature and culture will benefit from this work in this era of social and political changes. "The book is an ambitious, original, and provocative study of modern and contemporary Chinese literature and culture. this book brings a fresh approach to the developing field of Chinese feminist studies and to the field of Chinese literary criticism." - Professor Jianmei Liu, University of Maryland, College Park

The Future of Global Oil Production: Facts, Figures, Trends

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Blanchard, Roger D., PUBLISHER: McFarland & Company, As the demand for oil and natural gas continues to increase, accurate forecasting of future production capabilities becomes increasingly important?and remains disturbingly out of reach. Though oil reserve data are published in such industry publications as Oil & Gas Journal and World Oil, these data come from government information that is often woefully incomplete, hopelessly optimistic, or simply outdated. Complicating the picture is the fact that different countries define ?oil reserves? in different ways. This work brings data together in a coherent study of the future of global oil production and its implications. An examination of U.S. capacity is followed by a look at the production futures of each of the major oil-producing regions: Western Europe, Mexico and Canada, South and Central America, Asia, the Middle East, the former Soviet Union, and Africa. Alternatives to oil are also discussed. With world oil production projected to peak in approximately and natural gas production in , this is a timely look at an increasingly vital global issue. Heavily illustrated with charts and tables.

Women and the Reinvention of the Political: Feminism in

This is the first in-depth study of the feminist movement that swept Italy during the long s (),and one of the first to use a combination of oral history interviews and newly-released archive sources to analyze the origins,themes,practices and impacts of second-wave feminism. While detailing the local and national contexts in which the movement operated,it sees this movement as transnationally connected. Emerging in a society that was both characterized by traditional gender

German Empire – Cultural Advancement and Day of the

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The Shock of the Old: Technology and Global History Since

From the books of H.G. Wells to the press releases of NASA,we are awash in clich�d claims about high technology's ability to change the course of history. Now,in The Shock of the Old,David Edgerton offers a startling new and fresh way of thinking about the history of technology,radically revising our ideas about the interaction of technology and society in the past and in the present. He challenges us to view the history of technology in terms of what everyday people have actually used-and co

The Cultural Construction of the British World (Hardcover)

This book brings together original research by eleven distinguished historians who explore the cultural factors that helped to build and sustain a British world-system between the eighteenth and twentieth centuries. Taking an expansive view of culture,the book considers such ranging topics as images of nakedness,transnational networks,literary criticism,travel narratives,humanitarianism,legal cultures,anti-slavery,visions of capitalism,and household possessions. Collectively,these chapters demonst

Global Production Networks: Theorizing Economic Development

Accelerating processes of economic globalization have fundamentally reshaped the organization of the global economy towards much greater integration and functional interdependence through cross-border economic activity. In this interconnected world system,a new form of economic organization has emerged: Global Production Networks (GPNs). This brings together a wide array of economic actors,most notably capitalist firms,state institutions,labour unions,consumers and non-government organizations,in the

Law and Development and the Global Discourses of Legal

This volume of essays contributes to the understanding of global law reform by questioning the assumption in law and development theory that laws fail to transfer because of shortcomings in project design and implementation. It brings together leading scholars who demonstrate that a synthesis of law and development,comparative law and regulatory perspectives (disciplines which to date have remained intellectually isolated from each other) can produce a more nuanced understanding about development failures

Who's Afraid Of Charles Darwin?: Debating Feminism And

The relationship between feminism and the biological sciences has always been particularly tense and hostile. Feminists have been inclined not to trust what scientists had to say about the sexes,with science often being pronounced a Owhite,male enterprise.O But why should feminism and the biological sciences remain at odds? And what might be gained from a reconciliation? In Who's Afraid of Charles Darwin? Griet Vandermassen shows that,rather than continuing this enmity,feminism and the biological scienc

The China Diary of George H. W. Bush: The Making of a Global

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Engel, Jeffrey A. / Bush, George H. W., PUBLISHER: Princeton University Press, Available in print for the first time, this day-by-day diary of George H. W. Bush's life in China opens a fascinating window into one of the most formative periods of his career. As head of the United States Liaison Office in Beijing from to , Bush witnessed high-level policy deliberations and daily social interactions between the two Cold War superpowers. "The China Diary of George H. W. Bush" offers an intimate look at this fundamental period of international history, marks a monumental contribution to our understanding of U.S.-China relations, and sheds light on the ideals of a global president in the making. In compelling words, Bush reveals a thoughtful and pragmatic realism that would guide him for decades to come. He considers the crisis of Vietnam, the difficulties of detente, and tensions in the Middle East, while lamenting the global decline in American power. He formulates views on the importance of international alliances and personal diplomacy, as he struggles to form meaningful relationships with China's top leaders. With a critical eye for detail, he depicts key political figures, including Gerald Ford, Donald Rumsfeld, Deng Xiaoping, and the ever-difficult Henry Kissinger. Throughout, Bush offers impressions of China and its people, describing his explorations of Beijing by bicycle, and his experiences with Chinese food, language lessons, and Ping-Pong. Complete with a preface by George H. W. Bush, and an introduction and essay by Jeffrey Engel that place Bush's China experience in the broad context of his public career, "The China Diary of George H. W. Bush" offers an unmediated perspective on American diplomatic history, and explores a crucial period's impact on a future commander in chief.

Current Issues of Science and Research in the Global World

Current Issues of Science and Research in the Global World: This book contains the papers presented at the International Conference on Current Issues of Science and Research in the Global World, held at the premises of the Vienna University of Technology from May 27 to May . The book represents a significant contribution to Law, Economics, Information & Communication Technologies, Journalism and Psychology, including topical research work in the presented fields.This interdisciplinary volume is also essential reading for all those interested in international pluralism in terms of scientific contributions. The Pan-European University, respecting its own vision and ambition to become a well-known institution within the Global Research Area, traditionally elaborates research and scientifi c collaboration across national borders. The educational principles and research attitudes of the Pan-European University grasp the traditions of many cultures and geographic areas. The International Conference on Current Issues of Science and Research in the Global World was part of a series of similar top-rated international events organized by the Pan-European University, bringing together scientists, professionals, policymakers and representatives of culture from many countries.

Cultural Anthropology of the Middle East, a Bibliography,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Strijp, Ruud / Strijp, R., PUBLISHER: Brill Academic Publishers, During the last two decades, the number of anthropologists conducting research in the Middle East has increased considerably. Together they have produced an abundance of valuable studies, often based on prolonged periods of ethnographic fieldwork. This bibliography offers a comprehensive survey of their results published between and . It refers to studies published in English, French and German. Geographically, the bibliography covers the area from Mauritania in the West to Afghanistan in the East, and from Turkey in the North to the Arab Peninsula and Northern Sudan in the South. The majority of studies inserted has been written by anthropologists. Besides, a considerable number of studies related to anthropology, but published by non-anthropologists, has been integrated as well. The majority of the monographs and volumes has been annotated. Buy Now

The Invention of Art: A Cultural History (Paperback)

With The Invention of Art,Larry Shiner challenges our conventional understandings of art and asks us to reconsider its history entirely,arguing that the category of fine art is a modern invention—that the lines drawn between art and craft resulted from key social transformations in Europe during the long eighteenth century. "Shiner spent over a decade honing what he calls 'a brief history of the idea of art.' This carefully prepared and—given the extent and complexity of what he's

Cutting the Fuse: The Explosion of Global Suicide Terrorism

Cutting the Fuse offers a wealth of new knowledge about the origins of suicide terrorism and strategies to stop it. Robert A. Pape and James K. Feldman have examined every suicide terrorist attack worldwide from to ,and the insights they have gleaned from that data fundamentally challenge how we understand the root causes of terrorist campaigns today—and reveal why the War on Terror has been ultimately counterproductive. Through a close analysis of suicide campaigns by A

Global Bioethics: The Impact of the UNESCO International

The UNESCO International Bioethics Committee is an international body that sets standards in the field of bioethics. This collection represents the contributions of the IBC to global bioethics. The IBC is a body of 36 independent experts that follows progress in the life sciences and its applications in order to ensure respect for human dignity and freedom. Currently,some of the topics of the IBC contributions have been discussed in the bioethics literature,mostly journal articles. However,this is a u

The Dramatic Arts and Cultural Studies: Educating Against

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Berry, Kathleen S. / Kincheloe, Joe L., PUBLISHER: Routledge, With the current, fast-paced, major philosophical challenges to modern life and its institutional constructs, artists and teachers involved in the multiple aspects of the dramatic arts are faced with demands to create a lucid postmodern play of ideas and forms. This book presents a wide range of contemporary theories borrowed from Cultural Studies augmented with practical implications that support dramatic artists in their struggle to create possible multiple realities for a postmodern future. Teachers, directors, writers, students, and many others involved in the dramatic arts will benefit from the discussions of Cultural Studies and the connections to the Dramatic Arts. An introductory chapter by Shirley Steinberg, a leading educator and drama teacher, provides a context for the basic premises of Cultural Studies and the Dramatic Arts. The next five chapters mix theory and practice while chapter seven provides questioning strategies and conventions that can be used in actual sessions to deconstruct scripted or improvised dramatic texts. This is a useful introductory text for artists, directors, teachers, students, and others involved in the Dramatic Arts who would like to energize their work through contemporary theories and practices of Cultural Studies.

Basics of the Video Production Diary

Basics of the Video Production Diary: Video production requires a high degree of organization to be a success. Good organization will require a proper diary to be kept of your production. It is the understanding of the paperwork and its organization that will make your production either a success or a failure.Explained in accessible terms and assuming little prior knowledge of the subject, this book will help you to: plan successful procedures for all stages of a video production produce paperwork logically to get professional results understand the basic principles of setting up and running your own business avoid common (and costly) pitfalls.If you are a student who wishes to learn about all aspects of planning and documenting a video production, from conceptualization right through to final screening, this book is for you. It is particularly suitable for the City and Guilds Media Techniques Certificate: Television and Video Production Competences. This book complements the other three titles in the series, which allow you to understand the overall process of video production, and then look in more detail at sound and lighting.

Global Passage: Transformation of Panama and the Panama

Global Passage: Transformation of Panama and the Panama Canal by former Panama Canal Commission Chairman Robert R. McMillan is an insider's brilliantly researched book about the past,present and future of Panama and the Panama Canal. The book fully covers the $6.9 billion dollar canal expansion,the role of China in Latin America,the evolution of democracy in Panama,and the possibility of a competing canal in Nicaragua. Bob McMillan makes a significant contribution with his insightful chronology of even

Lord of the Rings Film Production Books

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Streetwalking on a ruined map: cultural theory and the city

Emphasizing the importance of cultural theory for film history, this book guides readers on a series of

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Cultural and Political Intersection of Fair Trade and

Cultural and Political Intersection of Fair Trade and Justice: In The Cultural and Political Intersection of Fair Trade and Justice, Stenn uses Amartya Sens theory of justice and Geert Hofstedes theory of cultural dimensions to answer the question: Is Fair Trade fair This exciting new volume focuses on a study of the effects of Fair Trade on indigenous women. Their stories are reported by the women themselves, which Stenn uses to develop a deeper understanding of Fair Trade, globalization, culture, and policy in building justice. This comparative study of Fair Trade and its effect on Bolivias Andean women, working independently in handicrafts and collaboratively in agriculture, analyzes how Fair Trade has grown to become a multi-billion dollar, global industry. Stenns 15 years of working with indigenous Andean women makes this in invaluable source for the study of Fair Trade and for Bolivias population.

The Cultural Turn in U. S. History Past, Present, and Future

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: James W Cook Lawrence B Glickman Michael O Malley, PUBLISHER: University of Chicago Press, NA Buy Now

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America Alone: The Neo-Conservatives and the Global Order

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Halper, Stefan / Clarke, Jonathan, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Used wisely, America's immense military power can preserve freedom but used unwisely, it can fracture global stability. Stefan Halper and Jonathan Clarke argue, that as long as neo-conservative radicals dominate the nation's national security process, fracture is more likely. Assuming Americans will see increasing threats in the future, this book is important because it identifies the factions and agendas involved. It advocates an alternative approach based on a return to the mainstream principles that have successfully guided American diplomacy for half a century. years.

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