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Paperback. Condición: Good. An insightful blend of analysis, profiles and interviews with prominent political women illustrating the realities of life in the upper echelons of public life, as well as the challenges likely to face a woman in one of the world's most powerful political positions - president of the United States. …

Paperback. Condición: Good. This exploration of the ways in which feature films depict the various aspects of international relations, considers the utility of the medium as a vehicle to dramatize issues and events, challenge conventional wisdom, rouse an audience to anger and even revise history.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Marshals evidence to show that the definition of who is white is changing, with nonblack minorities accepting the perspectives of the white majority group and, in turn, being assimilated. To understand the racial reality in the United States, the author demonstrates, it is essential to discard the traditional white/nonwhite dichotomy. …

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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. First published in 1997. An introduction to the theory and practices of development in the third world, tracing the evolution of development theory over 40 years, and examining why so many of the benefits of development are still not shared by millions.

Paperback. Condición: Good. "In her insightful and practical book . Anderson offers the development community an opportunity to, at the least, do no harm. Do No Harm makes an important contribution to an ongoing discussion about how outsiders can play a productive role in preventing and resolving violent conflict."--Ana Grier Cutter, Ethics and International Affairs "NGO staff members are encouraged to put some of their scarce time for learning aside to read this book."--Angela M. Wakhweya, African Studies Quarterly "Provide[s] the reader with short but profound examples of how aid has been given in a range of conflict situations. [Do No Harm] is a well written and a very usable book."--Journal of Peace Research "A book that makes for intriguing reading for all those interested in international affairs and humanitarian efforts from the perspective of those who are actually engaged in it."--Doris H. Gray, International Journal on World Peace The author of Do No Harmchallenges aid agencies to take responsibility for the ways that their assistance affects conflicts. Anderson cites the experiences of aid providers in war-torn societies around the world to show that international assistanceCeven when it is effective in saving lives, alleviating suffering, and encouraging sustainable development--too often reinforces divisions among contending groups. But she more importantly offers hopeful evidence of creative programs that point the way to new approaches to aid. Calling for a redesign of assistance programs so that they do no harm while doing their intended good, she argues further that many opportunities exist for aid workers to positively support the processes by which societies disengage from war. CONTENTS:  Introduction. WAR AND THE IMPACT OF EXTERNAL AID. Today's Wars and the Pursuit of Justice. The Characteristics of Conflict Areas. Aid's Impact on Conflict Through Resource Transfers. Aid's Impact on Conflict Through Implicit Ethical Messages. Framework for Analyzing Aid's Impact on Conflict. LOCAL CAPACITIES FOR PEACE. Food for Work: Rebuilding Homes in Tajikistan. Children in Civil War: Programming Toward Peace in Lebanon. Norms of Humanitarian Conduct: Disseminating Inernational Humanitarian Law in Burundi. The Harmony Project: Peace Building Amidst Poverty in India. Village Rehabilitation: Supporting Local Rebuilding in Somalia. CONCLUSION. Reflecting on the Role of Aid.…

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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. "In her insightful and practical book . Anderson offers the development community an opportunity to, at the least, do no harm. Do No Harm makes an important contribution to an ongoing discussion about how outsiders can play a productive role in preventing and resolving violent conflict."--Ana Grier Cutter, Ethics and International Affairs "NGO staff members are encouraged to put some of their scarce time for learning aside to read this book."--Angela M. Wakhweya, African Studies Quarterly "Provide[s] the reader with short but profound examples of how aid has been given in a range of conflict situations. [Do No Harm] is a well written and a very usable book."--Journal of Peace Research "A book that makes for intriguing reading for all those interested in international affairs and humanitarian efforts from the perspective of those who are actually engaged in it."--Doris H. Gray, International Journal on World Peace The author of Do No Harmchallenges aid agencies to take responsibility for the ways that their assistance affects conflicts. Anderson cites the experiences of aid providers in war-torn societies around the world to show that international assistanceCeven when it is effective in saving lives, alleviating suffering, and encouraging sustainable development--too often reinforces divisions among contending groups. But she more importantly offers hopeful evidence of creative programs that point the way to new approaches to aid. Calling for a redesign of assistance programs so that they do no harm while doing their intended good, she argues further that many opportunities exist for aid workers to positively support the processes by which societies disengage from war. CONTENTS:  Introduction. WAR AND THE IMPACT OF EXTERNAL AID. Today's Wars and the Pursuit of Justice. The Characteristics of Conflict Areas. Aid's Impact on Conflict Through Resource Transfers. Aid's Impact on Conflict Through Implicit Ethical Messages. Framework for Analyzing Aid's Impact on Conflict. LOCAL CAPACITIES FOR PEACE. Food for Work: Rebuilding Homes in Tajikistan. Children in Civil War: Programming Toward Peace in Lebanon. Norms of Humanitarian Conduct: Disseminating Inernational Humanitarian Law in Burundi. The Harmony Project: Peace Building Amidst Poverty in India. Village Rehabilitation: Supporting Local Rebuilding in Somalia. CONCLUSION. Reflecting on the Role of Aid.…

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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. How can students and scholars effectively prepare for, and succeed at, a career in the non-academic world of applied anthropology? This guide presents the answers. It relates how to acquire and use the skills essential for work as a practitioner.

Paperback. Condición: Fair. How do transformative changes in public policy take place? Why do some issues rise to the top of the political agenda, while others are completely ignored? What makes some major policy initiatives succeed-at times, even when the odds are decidedly against them-while others fail or languish for decades? Answering those questions is the purpose of this book.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. How do transformative changes in public policy take place? Why do some issues rise to the top of the political agenda, while others are completely ignored? What makes some major policy initiatives succeed-at times, even when the odds are decidedly against them-while others fail or languish for decades? Answering those questions is the purpose of this book.…