Ucal pod sep 2020 (113 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Alt-Right Gangs provides a timely and necessary discussion of youth-oriented groups within the white power movement. Focusing on how these groups fit into the current research on street gangs, Shannon E. Reid and Matthew Valasik catalog the myths and realities around alt-right gangs and their members; illustrate how they use music, social media, space, and violence; and document the risk factors for joining an alt-right gang, as well as the mechanisms for leaving. By presenting a way to understand the growth, influence, and everyday operations of these groups, Alt-Right Gangs informs students, researchers, law enforcement members, and policy makers on this complex subject. Most significantly, the authors offer an extensively evaluated set of prevention and intervention strategies that can be incorporated into existing anti-gang initiatives. With a clear, coherent point of view, this book offers a contemporary synthesis that will appeal to students and scholars alike.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In this book, Robert A. Brooks and Jeffrey W. Cohen provide a concise, targeted overview of the major criminological theories to explain the phenomenon of school bullying, bringing to life what is often dense and confusing material with concrete case examples. Criminology Explains School Bullying is a valuable resource in criminology or juvenile delinquency classes, as well as special-topics classes on school violence, bullying, or the school-to-prison pipeline. Charts, critical thinking questions, and implications for practice and policy illuminate real-world applications, making this is a go-to book for teachers, students, and researchers interested in an empirically driven synthesis of criminological theory as it applies to school bullying. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Rising out of the American art music movement of the late 1950s and 1960s, minimalism shook the foundations of the traditional constructs of classical music, becoming one of the most important and influential trends of the twentieth century. The emergence of minimalism sparked an active writing culture around the controversies, philosophies, and forms represented in the music's style and performance, and its defenders faced a relentless struggle within the music establishment and beyond. Focusing on how facts about music are constructed, negotiated, and continually remodeled, We Have Always Been Minimalist retraces the story of these battles that--from pure fiction to proven truth--led to the triumph of minimalism. Christophe Levaux's critical analysis of literature surrounding the origins and transformations of the stylistic movement offers radical insights and a unique new history.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - One of the great Christian scholars of antiquity and a high-ranking public official under Theoderic, King of the Ostrogoths, Cassiodorus compiled edicts, diplomatic letters, and legal documents while in office. The collection of his writings, the Variae, remains among the most important sources for the sixth century, the period during which late antiquity transitioned to the early middle ages. Translated and selected by scholar M. Shane Bjornlie, The Selected Letters gathers the most interesting evidence from the Veriae for understanding the political culture, legal structure, intellectual and religious worldviews, and social evolution during the twilight of the late-Roman state. Bjornlie's invaluable introduction discusses Cassiodorus's work in civil, legal, and financial administration, revealing his interactions with emperors, kings, bishops, military commanders, private citizens, and even criminals. Section notes introduce each letter to contextualize its themes and connection with other letters, opening a window to Cassiodorus's world. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Gifting Logos: Expertise in the Digital Commons provides an extensive analysis of knowledge and creativity in twenty-first century networked culture. Analyzing massive projects like the Wayback Machine, the Internet Archive, and the Creative Commons licenses, The Gifting Logos responds to a fundamental question, What does it mean to know something and to make something With the idea of a gifting logos, Hartelius integrates three habits of a rhetorical epistemology: the invention of cultural materials such as text, images, and software; the imbuing or encoding of the materials with the creator's experience; and the constitution and dissemination of the materials as gifts.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The global legacy of mutiny and revolution on the high seas. Mutiny tore like wildfire through the wooden warships of the age of revolution. While commoners across Europe laid siege to the nobility and enslaved workers put the torch to plantation islands, out on the oceans, naval seamen by the tens of thousands turned their guns on the quarterdeck and overthrew the absolute rule of captains. By the early 1800s, anywhere between one-third and one-half of all naval seamen serving in the North Atlantic had participated in at least one mutiny, many of them in several, and some even on ships in different navies. In The Bloody Flag, historian Niklas Frykman explores in vivid prose how a decade of violent conflict onboard gave birth to a distinct form of radical politics that brought together the egalitarian culture of North Atlantic maritime communities with the revolutionary era's constitutional republicanism. The attempt to build a radical maritime republic failed, but the red flag that flew from the masts of mutinous ships survived to become the most enduring global symbol of class struggle, economic justice, and republican liberty to this day.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The United States was made in Britain. For over a hundred years following independence, a diverse and lively crowd of emigrant Americans left the United States for Britain. From Liverpool and London, they produced Atlantic capitalism and managed transfers of goods, culture, and capital that were integral to US nation-building. In British social clubs, emigrants forged relationships with elite Britons that were essential not only to tranquil transatlantic connections, but also to fighting southern slavery. As the United States descended into Civil War, emigrant Americans decisively shaped the Atlantic-wide battle for public opinion. Equally revered as informal ambassadors and feared as anti-republican contagions, these emigrants raised troubling questions about the relationship between nationhood, nationality, and foreign connection. Blending the histories of foreign relations, capitalism, nation-formation, and transnational connection, Stephen Tuffnell compellingly demonstrates that the United States' struggle toward independent nationhood was entangled at every step with the world's most powerful empire of the time. With deep research and vivid detail, Made in Britain uncovers this hidden story and presents a bold new perspective on nineteenth-century trans-Atlantic relations. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Hungarian composer and musician Zoltán Kodály (1882-1967) is best known for his pedagogical system, the Kodály Method, which has been influential in the development of music education around the world. Author Anna Dalos considers, for the first time in publication, Kodály's career beyond the classroom and provides a comprehensive assessment of his works as a composer. A noted collector of Hungarian folk music, Kodály adapted the traditional heritage musics in his own compositions, greatly influencing the work of his contemporary, Béla Bartók. Highlighting Kodály's major music experiences, Dalos shows how his musical works were also inspired by Brahms, Wagner, Debussy, Palestrina, and Bach. Set against the backdrop of various oppressive regimes of twentieth-century Europe, this study of Kodály's career also explores decisive, extramusical impulses, such as his bitter experiences of World War I, Kodály's reception of classical antiquity, and his interpretation of the male and female roles in his music. Written by the leading Kodály expert, this impressive work of historical and musical insight provides a timely and much-needed English-language treatment of the twentieth-century composer. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Alt-Right Gangs provides a timely and necessary discussion of youth-oriented groups within the white power movement. Focusing on how these groups fit into the current research on street gangs, Shannon E. Reid and Matthew Valasik catalog the myths and realities around alt-right gangs and their members; illustrate how they use music, social media, space, and violence; and document the risk factors for joining an alt-right gang, as well as the mechanisms for leaving. By presenting a way to understand the growth, influence, and everyday operations of these groups, Alt-Right Gangs informs students, researchers, law enforcement members, and policy makers on this complex subject. Most significantly, the authors offer an extensively evaluated set of prevention and intervention strategies that can be incorporated into existing anti-gang initiatives. With a clear, coherent point of view, this book offers a contemporary synthesis that will appeal to students and scholars alike.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Rising out of the American art music movement of the late 1950s and 1960s, minimalism shook the foundations of the traditional constructs of classical music, becoming one of the most important and influential trends of the twentieth century. The emergence of minimalism sparked an active writing culture around the controversies, philosophies, and forms represented in the music's style and performance, and its defenders faced a relentless struggle within the music establishment and beyond. Focusing on how facts about music are constructed, negotiated, and continually remodeled, We Have Always Been Minimalist retraces the story of these battles that--from pure fiction to proven truth--led to the triumph of minimalism. Christophe Levaux's critical analysis of literature surrounding the origins and transformations of the stylistic movement offers radical insights and a unique new history.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In this book, Robert A. Brooks and Jeffrey W. Cohen provide a concise, targeted overview of the major criminological theories to explain the phenomenon of school bullying, bringing to life what is often dense and confusing material with concrete case examples. Criminology Explains School Bullying is a valuable resource in criminology or juvenile delinquency classes, as well as special-topics classes on school violence, bullying, or the school-to-prison pipeline. Charts, critical thinking questions, and implications for practice and policy illuminate real-world applications, making this is a go-to book for teachers, students, and researchers interested in an empirically driven synthesis of criminological theory as it applies to school bullying. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Gifting Logos: Expertise in the Digital Commons provides an extensive analysis of knowledge and creativity in twenty-first century networked culture. Analyzing massive projects like the Wayback Machine, the Internet Archive, and the Creative Commons licenses, The Gifting Logos responds to a fundamental question, What does it mean to know something and to make something With the idea of a gifting logos, Hartelius integrates three habits of a rhetorical epistemology: the invention of cultural materials such as text, images, and software; the imbuing or encoding of the materials with the creator's experience; and the constitution and dissemination of the materials as gifts.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Countering Colonization: Native American Women and Great Lakes Missions, 1630-1900 delves into the complex interplay of gender, colonization, and resistance in Native American communities. This groundbreaking study seeks to shift Native American women from the margins of history to their rightful place as active participants in the narrative. Focusing on the missions in the Great Lakes region, the book explores how indigenous gender dynamics influenced responses to missionary endeavors and colonization. By examining Jesuit and Protestant missions over several centuries, it uncovers patterns of community unity, grudging accommodation, and gender-based division that highlight the nuanced effects of colonization. Through meticulous analysis of historical records and missionary accounts, the book reveals how colonial systems disrupted Native American gender relations, particularly as missionaries introduced European patriarchal norms. These disruptions often caused deep rifts within communities, with men and women taking divergent paths toward either assimilation or resistance. The study argues that tensions between genders in Native communities were not inherent but were instead a direct consequence of colonization. This nuanced perspective reshapes our understanding of Native American social dynamics and provides critical insights into the enduring impact of colonial forces on indigenous cultures. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1992.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A Madman of Ch'u: The Chinese Myth of Loyalty and Dissent offers a compelling exploration of the enduring legacy of Ch'ü Yuan, an ancient poet and statesman whose life symbolizes loyalty, dissent, and the complex interplay between personal conviction and public duty. Through a detailed analysis of classical texts, folk traditions, and modern reinterpretations, the book traces the evolution of Ch'ü Yuan's mythology from the Warring States period to the 20th century. His seminal poem, Li Sao, serves as the foundation of China's lyrical tradition and embodies his passionate ideals and moral struggles. Ch'ü Yuan's tragic story--marked by political exile, unyielding integrity, and ultimate self-sacrifice--provides a lens to examine broader cultural themes such as the tension between individuality and collective responsibility, and the role of art as a vehicle for political dissent. The study also investigates how the Ch'ü Yuan lore has been reimagined to address evolving societal needs, from Confucian ideals of loyalty to revolutionary ideologies in modern China. By examining themes of time, space, and madness, the book highlights his transformation from a southern cultural hero into a modern symbol of radical reform and intellectual independence. This work offers valuable insights into how mythology shapes national identity and cultural continuity, making it an essential resource for scholars of Chinese literature, history, and political thought. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1980.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book examines the challenges of aligning American social programs with the nation's deeply ingrained values of individualism, self-reliance, and responsibility, particularly when addressing poverty and other social hazards. Public social provision in the United States faces a paradox: while the necessity of programs like social security is broadly accepted, there is widespread skepticism toward initiatives that appear to relieve individuals of personal accountability. Influential critics, such as Charles Murray in Losing Ground, argue that many programs since the 1960s have undermined personal responsibility and discipline, fostering dependency rather than self-improvement. This criticism reflects broader cultural tensions, as Americans simultaneously recognize the need for collective action to mitigate risks like aging or illness while clinging to ideals of independence and merit-based rewards. The thesis presented here is that social programs in the United States can gain broader acceptance and effectiveness by being tailored to resonate with these core values. Using the successful example of social security, which links benefits to individual contributions, the book proposes an 'investments model' that ties public assistance to recipients' constructive efforts. This approach, emphasizing earned benefits rather than handouts, offers a framework for redesigning social programs to better address poverty while respecting cultural ideals. By examining key programs such as Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), Medicare, and social security, the analysis highlights opportunities for reform that balance the fulfillment of socioeconomic rights with the political and cultural realities of American society. While this approach cannot eliminate systemic inequities or transform dreary jobs into fulfilling work, it provides a pathway for reducing suffering and fostering greater alignment between public policy and American values. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1989.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'The chief business of twentieth-century philosophy' is 'to reckon with twentieth-century history,' claimed R. G. Collingwood. In this remarkable collection of essays, Frank Ankersmit demonstrates the prescience of that remark and goes a long way toward meeting its challenge. Responding to the work of Hayden White, Arthur Danto, and Hans-Georg Gadamer, he examines such issues as the difference between historical representation and artistic expression, the status of metaphor in historical description, and the relation of postmodernism to historicism. Ankersmit's fluent grasp of European thought and his ability to incorporate concepts from literary theory, art history, the philosophy of science, and political thought into his analyses assure that this collection will interest readers throughout the humanities. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1994.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Investing in People: The Economics of Population Quality by Nobel laureate Theodore W. Schultz redefines the role of human capital in economic development, offering a transformative perspective on global productivity and well-being. Schultz argues that education, skills, health, and entrepreneurial ability are the critical drivers of progress, challenging the outdated notion that physical limitations like land or resources constrain growth. Drawing on decades of expertise in agriculture and development, he demonstrates how investments in population quality--particularly in low-income countries--unlock potential for sustainable economic advancement. His analysis illuminates the increasing value of human time and knowledge, a shift that has reshaped income structures in industrial nations and holds promise for bridging gaps in global prosperity. The book critiques prevailing policies of governments and international aid organizations, exposing inefficiencies that hinder human capital development. Schultz calls for rethinking approaches to education, research, and economic interventions, especially in fostering entrepreneurial ability and addressing distortions caused by inequitable policies. Grounded in the 1980 Royer Lectures at UC Berkeley, the work blends robust theory with practical insights, making a compelling case for prioritizing human capital as the cornerstone of economic resilience and progress. Investing in People is an essential read for economists, policymakers, and educators committed to understanding and leveraging the transformative power of human potential. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1981.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Dance and Society in Eastern Africa, 1890-1970: The Beni Ngoma explores the cultural phenomenon of Beni ngoma, a dance deeply connected to eastern Africa's history and colonial experience. Combining military-inspired music, drill-style choreography, and dynamic social hierarchies, Beni ngoma reflects and critiques colonial influences. This study traces its origins in Swahili traditions, its evolution across rural and urban settings, and its adaptation into forms like Mganda and Kalela. Using archival research, oral histories, and fieldwork, the book reveals how this vibrant cultural form became a powerful expression of African creativity and resilience during a period of profound social transformation. Written by a former University of Dar es Salaam professor, the book offers a fresh approach to understanding the colonial experience in eastern Africa through the lens of popular culture. It situates Beni ngoma within the broader context of social and cultural changes, examining its role in negotiating identity, resistance, and adaptation. Highlighting the interplay between African traditions and colonial modernity, Dance and Society in Eastern Africa invites readers to reconsider how festive practices illuminate the lived experiences of those navigating change. This book is ideal for history enthusiasts and cultural scholars seeking an engaging and insightful perspective on eastern Africa's past. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1975.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Unprecedented advances in medicine, genetic engineering, and demographic forecasting raise new questions that strain the categories and assumptions of traditional ethical theories. Heyd's approach resolves many paradoxes in intergenerational justice, while offering a major test case for the profound problems of the limits of ethics and the nature of value. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1992.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Economic Development and Export Growth: A Study of Northern Rhodesia, 1920-1960 explores the economic history of Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) during the colonial period, focusing on the key role of export growth in the region's development. Conducted under the Ford Foundation's Foreign Area Training Fellowship, the research primarily took place between 1960 and 1961, with an additional visit in 1962. The study examines the transformation of Northern Rhodesia's economy from the 1920s through the 1960s, before the country gained political independence in 1964 and the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland was dissolved. While the book does not address the post-independence economic changes, it provides a detailed analysis of the period leading up to Zambia's independence. It outlines the impact of the export-driven economy, driven largely by the copper industry, on the region's development and its relationship with colonial structures. The author acknowledges the historical and political context of the time but refrains from incorporating recent political shifts, as the full effects of the newly independent government's policies are yet to be understood. The study offers valuable insight into the economic history of Zambia, highlighting the role of export growth in shaping the country's economic landscape before independence. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1966.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Music, we are often told, is a language. But if music is a language, then who is speaking The Composer's Voice tries to answer this obvious but infrequently raised question. In so doing, it puts forward a dramatistic theory of musical expression, based on the view that every composition is a symbolic utterance involving a fundamental act of impersonation. The voice we hear is not that of the composer himself, but of a persona--a musical projection of his consciousness that experiences and communicates the events of the composition. Developing his argument by reference to numerous examples ina wide variety of styles, Mr. Cone moves from song and opera through program music to absolute instrumental music. In particular, he discusses the implications of his theory for performance. According to the dramatistic view, not only every singer but every instrumentalist as well becomes a kind of actor, assuming a role that functions both autonomously and as a component of the total musical persona. In his analysis of the problems inherent in this dual nature of the performer's job, Mr. Cone offers guidance that will prove of practical value to every performing musician. He has much to say to the listener as well. He recommends an imaginative participation in the component roles of musical work, leading to a sense of identification with the persona itself, as the path to complete musical understanding. And this approach is shown to be relevant to a number of specialized kids of listening as well--those applicable to analysis, historical scholarship, and criticism. The dance, too, is shown to depend on similar concepts. Although The Composer's Voice involves an investigation of how music functions as a form of communication, it is not primarily concerned with determine, or interpreting, the 'content' of the message. A final chapter, however, puts forward a tentative explanation of musical 'meaning' based on an interpretation of the art as a coalescence of symbolic utterance and symbolic gesture. While not essential to the main lines of the argument, it suggests interesting possibilities for further development of the dramatistic theory. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1974.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Mother-Love and Abortion: A Legal Interpretation offers a profound exploration of the complex philosophical, legal, and relational dimensions of abortion. The book critically examines the prevailing discourse, which often frames the abortion debate in terms of individual rights and adversarial relationships between mother and fetus. It argues that such a framework is inadequate to capture the profound relational and moral nuances of procreation and maternal choice. By presenting a relational perspective, the author challenges the atomistic assumptions of traditional legal and philosophical approaches, instead emphasizing the unique dyad formed between a woman and her fetus, rooted in the transformative potential of mother-love. Structured in three chapters, the book first surveys the philosophical and legal underpinnings of the abortion debate, contextualizing the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. It highlights how current legal and philosophical frameworks focus on abstract rights, often neglecting the deeply interconnected nature of maternal and fetal existence. The second chapter advocates for a relational framework that prioritizes attachment and the development of personhood through mutual connection. Finally, drawing from psychoanalytic theories, particularly the object-relations school, the book illustrates how maternal choice is central to fostering an infant's eventual autonomy. This perspective supports the legal regime of procreative choice as not only a protection of privacy but also a recognition of the profound ethical and emotional commitments involved in motherhood. Through its nuanced approach, the book invites readers to rethink the moral and legal contours of the abortion debate in light of relational and societal values. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1988.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Village Life in Modern Thailand by John E. deYoung provides a vivid descriptive account of Thai rural society beyond the Bangkok delta plain, covering the north, northeast, and much of the central and southern regions. Based on nearly three years of first-hand fieldwork, including an intensive social study of a northern village, deYoung reconstructs the daily activities, economic patterns, and family life of peasants who still live in compact village units and practice a largely self-sufficient rice economy supplemented by secondary crops and small cash earnings. His narrative emphasizes continuities and gradual changes over the past half century, offering readers an accessible portrait of how ordinary Thai villagers live and work. While deliberately excluding the lower Menam Plain--where commercial rice cultivation has transformed village life--deYoung situates his observations against broader national patterns. He contrasts the self-subsistent communities he studied with the highly monetized villages of the delta, where intensive rice exports underpin the nation's economy and social structures have shifted toward dispersed farmsteads and market dependence. Avoiding the heavy statistical analyses of earlier surveys, the book instead presents a synoptic, human-centered picture intended for both scholars and general readers. By capturing both tradition and transition in rural Thailand, Village Life in Modern Thailand remains a valuable contribution to Southeast Asian studies and a window onto the everyday world of the majority of the Thai people in the mid-twentieth century. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1955.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - One of the most baffling problems in contemporary Chinese economic studies concerns the validity of official statistics. In the continuing discussion of claims and counter-claims, appeals to common sense are unconvincing. Because of the pressing need for substantial evidence on which to base a judgment, the present inquiry is an important contribution to the literature on Communist China. The book provides a quizzical but objective look at the statistical system of the country, and attempts to appraise the quality of official statistics by analyzing the development and inner working of the sytem. Its approach is broadly historical, beginning with the pre-Communist period (before 1949) and dividing the next dozen years into phases: the foundation of the state statistical system (1952 - 57), the period of decentralization (1958 - 59), and subsequent efforts at reorganization. Li's study of the development of a national statistical system in China is particularly instructive in delineating both the obstacles to such development that may be expected in a densely populated, largely agricultural country and the measure that have been adopted to overcome them. Therefore his hard-headed conclusions concerning the Chinese experience should be of lively intrest in those underdeveloped countries that are now planning or executing development programs. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1962.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Chances of Rhyme: Device and Modernity explores the evolving role of rhyme in poetry within the context of modernity's emphasis on innovation. This book examines how rhyme, once synonymous with poetry itself, has transitioned from being an essential poetic device to one that is often questioned, distorted, or omitted. Through the lens of rhyme, the book investigates broader poetic conventions and their historical shifts, offering insights into how literary texts are crafted and received in an era where stylistic pluralism and avant-garde tendencies prevail. By analyzing rhyme as both a technical element and a cultural marker, the study illuminates its enduring power to evoke pleasure, even as it sparks suspicion and challenges contemporary poetic norms. Positioning rhyme as a gateway to larger discussions in poetics, the book delves into its duality--its mnemonic allure and its potential for solipsistic disruption. It considers how rhyme functions as a reflection of poetry's historical and structural evolution, marking the tension between tradition and innovation. Ultimately, this work is not just about rhyme but about the dynamic interplay between poetic devices and the broader aesthetic, historical, and cultural forces that shape modern literary expression. It invites readers to reflect on the enduring significance of rhyme as a technical and philosophical bridge between the old and the new in poetic craft. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1980.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Bad Mouth: Fugitive Papers on the Dark Side examines the pervasive and complex ways in which language is used to harm, distort, and alienate. Through a series of essays, the book explores the concept of 'counter-language'--words deployed as weapons to insult, deceive, and subvert standards of truth and decency. The collection broadens to examine how these linguistic tendencies mirror and contribute to modern cultural shifts, where the once exceptional use of provocative or offensive language has become increasingly normalized. Beyond language, the book delves into the aesthetics of ugliness and its metaphors--rags, garbage, and excrement--as symbols of a broader cultural fixation on the grotesque. The author reflects on a significant transformation in art, literature, and everyday discourse over the last fifty years. What was once a minority mode of offense and alienation in art is now dominant, driven by a society increasingly desensitized to shock and degradation. The book resists offering definitive explanations for this shift but presents it as a symptom of cultural upheaval. Whether this trend represents a genuine expansion of expressive possibilities or a descent into sensationalism is left open to interpretation. Ultimately, Bad Mouth challenges readers to confront the evolving vocabulary of modern life and its implications for self-definition, truth, and the human experience. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1977. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Essays on the Moral Concepts compiles a collection of his most significant contributions to ethical theory, many of which were previously scattered in academic journals. The volume serves as a convenient collection for students of moral philosophy, offering an expanded view of the perspective presented in his earlier works The Language of Morals and Freedom and Reason. Included is the previously unpublished paper Wrongness and Harm, which engages in the ongoing debate between prescriptivists, like Hare, and descriptivists, such as Mr. Warnock and Mrs. Foot. This paper is a noteworthy addition, as it seeks to identify common ground between Hare and his critics, making it an essential piece for anyone studying contemporary analytical philosophy. In the preface, Hare reflects on his work and the shifting nature of his philosophical views, acknowledging that his positions are not fixed. While much of the volume consists of critical responses to philosophical positions he disagrees with, Hare also aims to find common ground with those he has previously contested. The inclusion of Wrongness and Harm exemplifies this effort, offering a more provisional and open-minded approach to the moral discussions at hand. This paper, part of a broader seminar on Utilitarianism, benefits from the insights and critiques of philosophers like Professor J. J. C. Smart, Professor Narveson, and Mr. Parfit, whose influence is evident in the evolving arguments presented in the text. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1972.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Urban Revolt is an incisive reexamination of the most highly mobilized urban revolutionary force in American history--the late nineteenth-century Chicago labor movement. By documenting the importance of ethnic origins in accounting for political choice, Eric L. Hirsch completely reconceptualizes the dynamics of urban social movements. Hirsch links the industrialization of Chicago to the development and maintenance of an ethnically segmented labor market. Urbanization, he argues, fostered ethnic enclaves whose inhabitants were channeled into particular kinds of jobs and excluded from others. Hirsch then demonstrates the political implications of emergent ethnic identities and communities. In the late nineteenth century, Chicagoans of German background--denied economic power by Anglo-Americans' control of craft unions and excluded from political influence by Irish-dominated political machines--formulated radical critiques of the status quo and devised innovative political strategies. In contrast, the Irish revolutionary movement in Chicago targeted the oppressive British political system; Irish activists saw no reason to overthrow a Chicago polity that brought them political and economic upward mobility. Urban Revolt gives a new perspective on revolutionary mobilization by de-emphasizing the importance of class consciousness, social disorganization, and bureaucracy. In his original and provocative focus on the importance of ethnicity in accounting for political choice, Hirsch makes a valuable contribution to the study of social movements, race, and working-class politics. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1990. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Conquest of Tuberculosis chronicles the long and arduous battle against one of humanity's most devastating diseases. Tuberculosis, often called the 'great white plague,' has plagued humankind for millennia, recognized in ancient civilizations and documented in Biblical texts. Known for its destructive impact on various organs and its high mortality rates, tuberculosis earned infamy as the number-one killer throughout history. This book delves into the historical understanding of the disease, its varied nomenclature, and its profound socioeconomic effects, especially as it afflicted not only humans but also their livestock and other domestic animals. The narrative transitions from the historical recognition of tuberculosis to the revolutionary scientific advancements that have shaped modern treatments. Central to this transformation was the development of antibiotics, particularly streptomycin, discovered by the author and his team in 1943. This breakthrough, followed by successful experimental applications, marked the beginning of a new era in combating tuberculosis. Combining historical context with personal anecdotes and scientific exploration, the book captures the journey from ancient misconceptions to modern medical triumphs, offering an inspiring testament to human ingenuity and resilience in the face of a relentless disease. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1964.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Ethical Idealism: An Inquiry into the Nature and Function of Ideals explores the role of ideals in guiding human thought and action. The book argues that although ideals are often unrealistic and unachievable, they play an essential and productive role in human affairs. The first chapter contends that pursuing unattainable goals is rational if these goals bring about positive results. The second chapter extends this argument by asserting that an obligation remains valid even if its fulfillment is impossible, challenging the traditional ought implies can principle within the confines of real-world limitations. The third chapter critiques the idea that rationality should focus solely on maximization, arguing instead that human goods are too varied to be standardized. Subsequent chapters delve deeper into the utility of ideals in human life. Chapter IV supports the value of optimism, even in seemingly hopeless situations, for its positive influence on actions and outcomes. Chapter V draws parallels between ideals and other abstract concepts like the equator or the prime meridian, which, though unattainable in a literal sense, are crucial for navigation and orientation. The final chapter emphasizes that ideals, despite their impractical nature, serve to give meaning to human endeavors and structure our actions toward higher goals. Throughout the book, the central theme is the harmonious relationship between the real and the ideal, with ideals serving as practical tools for guiding behavior and achieving values. The book thus defends the rationality of maintaining ideals, not as literal goals, but as essential instruments for human practice and moral understanding. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1987.…