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Book Synopsis Amidst the Debris by : Juliano Fiori
Download or read book Amidst the Debris written by Juliano Fiori and published by Hurst & Company. This book was released on 2021-06-10 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many liberal commentators at the turn of the 1990s, the collapse of the Soviet Union represented a final victory for Western reason and capitalist democracy. But, in recent years, liberal norms and institutions associated with the post-Cold War moment have been challenged by a visceral and affective politics. Electorates have increasingly opted for a closing inwards of the nation-state, not just in the democratic heartlands of Europe and North America, but also on the periphery of the world economy. As the popular appeal of the 'open society' is thrown into question, it is necessary to revisit assumptions about the permanence of its enabling political and ethical projects. Previously promoted by the US and its allies as a necessary complement to liberal capitalist culture and the globalization of markets, humanitarian multilateralism seems to have lost strategic currency. In this collection of essays, public intellectuals, scholars, journalists and aid workers reflect on the relationship between humanitarianism and 'liberal order'. What role has humanitarianism played in processes of liberal ordering? Amidst challenges to liberal order, what are the implications for the political economy of humanitarianism, and for the practices of humanitarian agencies?
Book Synopsis Amidst All This Debris by : Michael Glover
Download or read book Amidst All This Debris written by Michael Glover and published by . This book was released on 2001-12-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Architectures of Violence by : Kate Ferguson
Download or read book Architectures of Violence written by Kate Ferguson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2022-05-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paramilitary or irregular units have been involved in practically every case of identity-based mass violence in the modern world, but detailed analysis of these dynamics is rare. Exploring the case of former Yugoslavia, the genocides in Rwanda and Darfur, and the ongoing violence in Syria, Kate Ferguson exposes the relationships between paramilitaries, state commands, local communities, and organized crime. She presents these 'architectures of violence' as a way of comprehending how the various structures of command and control fit together into domestic and international webs of support enabling and encouraging irregular and paramilitary violence. Visible paramilitary participation in modern mass atrocities has succeeded in masking the continued dominance of the state in a number of violent crises. Irregular combatants have participated so significantly in committing atrocity crimes because political elites benefit from using unconventional forces to fulfil ambitions that violate international law--and international policy responses are hindered when responsibility for violence is ambiguous. Ferguson's inquiry into these overlooked dynamics of mass violence unveils substantial loopholes in current atrocity prevention architecture. Until these are addressed, state authorities will likely continue to use irregular combatants as perpetrators of atrocity.
Download or read book Salvage Work written by Angela Naimou and published by Fordham Univ Press. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Salvage Work examines contemporary literary responses to the law’s construction of personhood in the Americas. Tracking the extraordinary afterlives of the legal slave personality from the nineteenth century into the twenty-first, Angela Naimou shows the legal slave to be a fractured but generative figure for contemporary legal personhood across categories of race, citizenship, gender, and labor. What emerges is a compelling and original study of how law invents categories of identification and how literature contends with the person as a legal fiction. Through readings of Francisco Goldman’s The Ordinary Seaman, Edwidge Danticat’s Krik?Krak!, Rosario Ferre’s Sweet Diamond Dust (Maldito Amor), Gayl Jones’s Song for Anninho and Mosquito, and John Edgar Wideman’s Fanon, Naimou shows how literary engagements with legal personhood reconfigure formal narrative conventions in Black Atlantic historiography, the immigrant novel, the anticolonial romance, the trope of the talking book, and the bildungsroman. Revealing links between colonial, civic, slave, labor, immigration, and penal law, Salvage Work reframes debates over civil and human rights by revealing the shared hemispheric histories and effects of legal personhood across seemingly disparate identities—including the human and the corporate person, the political refugee and the economic migrant, and the stateless person and the citizen. In depicting the material remains of the legal slave personality in the de-industrialized neoliberal era, these literary texts develop a salvage aesthetic that invites us to rethink our political and aesthetic imagination of personhood. Questioning liberal frameworks for civil and human rights as well as what Naimou calls death-bound theories of personhood—in which forms of human life are primarily described as wasted, disposable, bare, or dead in law—Salvage Work thus responds to critical discussions of biopolitics and neoliberal globalization by exploring the potential for contemporary literature to reclaim the individual from the legal regimes that have marked her.
Book Synopsis Imperial Debris by : Ann Laura Stoler
Download or read book Imperial Debris written by Ann Laura Stoler and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2013-05-10 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imperial Debris redirects critical focus from ruins as evidence of the past to "ruination" as the processes through which imperial power occupies the present. Ann Laura Stoler's introduction is a manifesto, a compelling call for postcolonial studies to expand its analytical scope to address the toxic but less perceptible corrosions and violent accruals of colonial aftermaths, as well as their durable traces on the material environment and people's bodies and minds. In their provocative, tightly focused responses to Stoler, the contributors explore subjects as seemingly diverse as villages submerged during the building of a massive dam in southern India, Palestinian children taught to envision and document ancestral homes razed by the Israeli military, and survival on the toxic edges of oil refineries and amid the remains of apartheid in Durban, South Africa. They consider the significance of Cold War imagery of a United States decimated by nuclear blast, perceptions of a swath of Argentina's Gran Chaco as a barbarous void, and the enduring resonance, in contemporary sexual violence, of atrocities in King Leopold's Congo. Reflecting on the physical destruction of Sri Lanka, on Detroit as a colonial metropole in relation to sites of ruination in the Amazon, and on interactions near a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Brazilian state of Bahia, the contributors attend to present-day harms in the occluded, unexpected sites and situations where earlier imperial formations persist. Contributors. Ariella Azoulay, John F. Collins, Sharad Chari, E. Valentine Daniel, Gastón Gordillo, Greg Grandin, Nancy Rose Hunt, Joseph Masco, Vyjayanthi Venuturupalli Rao, Ann Laura Stoler
Book Synopsis Amid the Rubble of World War Ii by : Gudmundina Haflidason
Download or read book Amid the Rubble of World War Ii written by Gudmundina Haflidason and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-09-16 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lust and love ran in high gear. The pubs were packed with servicemen dancing with beautiful girls in their arms to the lovely war songs sung by the deep throaty voice of the soloist in the band. Paper doll, white cliffs of dover and love me tonight ---we may never meet again --- there may never be a tomorrow---
Book Synopsis Scent of the Missing by : Susannah Charleson
Download or read book Scent of the Missing written by Susannah Charleson and published by HMH. This book was released on 2010-04-14 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “haunting meditation on trust, hope and love” by a woman who adopts and trains a Golden Retriever puppy to become a search-and-rescue dog (People). In the wake of the Oklahoma City bombing, Susannah Charleson’s attention was caught by a newspaper photograph of a canine handler, his exhausted face buried in the fur of his search-and-rescue dog. Susannah, a dog lover and pilot with search experience herself, was so moved by the image that she decided to volunteer with a local canine team, plunging herself into an astonishing new world. While the team worked long hours for nonexistent pay and often heart-wrenching results, Charleson discovered the joy of working in partnership with a canine friend and the satisfaction of using their combined skills to help her fellow human beings. Once she qualified to train a dog of her own, Charleson adopted Puzzle—a smart, spirited Golden Retriever puppy who exhibited unique aptitudes as a working dog, but was a bit less interested in the role of compliant house pet. Scent of the Missing is the story of Charleson’s adventures with Puzzle as they search for a lost teen; an Alzheimer’s patient wandering in the cold; and signs of the crew amid the debris of the space shuttle Columbia disaster—all while unraveling the mystery of the bond between humans and dogs. “A riveting view of both the human animal bond and the training of search and rescue dogs. All dog lovers and people interested in training service dogs should read this book.” —Temple Grandin, author of Animals Make Us Human
Book Synopsis The Lost Ones by : Christopher Golden
Download or read book The Lost Ones written by Christopher Golden and published by Spectra. This book was released on 2008-03-25 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Christopher Golden brings his epic, innovative trilogy, the Veil, to an astonishing conclusion as the mythic realm of heroes and monsters becomes the site of humanity’s last—and greatest—showdown. In the world of the legendary, every myth and folktale is real. That is what Oliver Bascombe learned on the other side of the Veil, where humanity's legends have hidden away for centuries. But even legends have legends, and Oliver has learned of a prophecy that many believe he and his sister, Collette, have come to the Two Kingdoms to fulfill. Before they can discover the truth, the Bascombe siblings must help to stop an apocalyptic war that threatens to destroy the Two Kingdoms, unravel a conspiracy, and prevent a powerful sorcerer from severing the world of humans from the realm of the legendary forever. But first Oliver will have to plot an escape from an impregnable palace dungeon where he and his allies have been imprisoned . . . for regicide. As old heroes and friends ally themselves for one last battle, even older enemies stand arrayed against them. Is humanity ready to face its legends head-on? For Oliver Bascombe, the price may be dearer than even he could ever imagine. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Download or read book Daughter of Fate written by Aaron Hodges and published by Aaron Hodges. This book was released on 2019 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Knights attack the town of Skystead, seventeen-year-old Pela is the only one to escape. Her mother and the other villagers are taken, accused of worshiping the False Gods. They will pay the ultimate price – unless Pela can rescue them. Pela has never left the safety of her town, let alone touched a sword. What chance does she have against the ruthless Knights of Alana? She’s not a hero. But she knows one. Her uncle Devon was a mighty warrior once, in times when magic filled the world. Age has withered his strength and he retired long ago, but maybe he will answer the call of family. Can Pela convince him to stand against the darkness one last time?
Download or read book Getting Lost written by Orson Scott Card and published by BenBella Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling sci-fi author Card ("Ender's Game") presides over this collection of essays that examines the supernatural television phenomenon "Lost," providing insight into the show's most talked-about issues.
Book Synopsis A Farewell to Baker Street by : Mark Mower
Download or read book A Farewell to Baker Street written by Mark Mower and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2015-09-03 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is always room in the world for more gripping tales about the exploits of the inimitable Sherlock Holmes and the redoubtable Dr Watson. Here is a collection of five previously unknown cases from the astonishing career of the consulting detective and his ever-loyal partner. An Affair of the Heart demonstrates the critical interplay between the two men which made their partnership so memorable and endearing. The Curious Matter of the Missing Pearmain is a classic locked-room mystery, whileThe Case of the Cuneiform Suicide NoteseesDr Watson using his expert knowledge in helping to solve the mystery surrounding the death of an academic. In A Study in Versethe pair assists the Birmingham City Police in a complicated case of robbery which leads them towards a new and dangerous adversary. And to complete the collection, we have The Trimingham Escapade, the very last case the pair enjoyed together, which neatly showcases the inestimable talents of Sherlock Holmes. All of these tales are designed to contribute in some small part to the lasting memory of two extraordinary men who once occupied that setting we have come to know and love as 221B Baker Street.
Book Synopsis Scavenging for Survival by : Barrett Williams
Download or read book Scavenging for Survival written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-04-22 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into a world where survival is an art, and every scrap of civilization can be your canvas. "Scavenging for Survival" is not just an eBook; it is your ultimate guide to outlasting the unthinkable. This comprehensive volume is a synergetic blend of psychological fortitude, tactical wisdom, and practical techniques to navigate the ruins of a world overrun by calamity. Embark on a transformative odyssey starting with "Embracing the Scavenger Mindset," as you delve into the psychology that will become the bedrock of your survivalist philosophy. Learn how to discern what is worth saving and how to gather resources without tipping the scale towards hoarding. Discover the art of risk assessment in a world where every choice carries weight, and adaptation is your strongest ally. As you progress through meticulous insights on "Scouting and Mapping the Ruins," uncover the secrets of reading the urban terrain, locating indispensable resource hotspots, and creating scavenger maps that could make the difference between peril and prosperity. Learn to navigate treacherous zones marked by dangers unheard of before. "Building Your Survival Toolkit" offers a rich expanse of knowledge, from selecting essential gear to improvisational toolmaking from the bones of a shattered society. Grasp the nuances of self-defense, mobility, and transport solutions crucial to maintain a beacon of hope in the depths of darkness. No survival story is complete without mastering the skill of obtaining sustenance. "Scavenging for Food and Water" teaches you how to source safe foods, purify water sources, and employ long-term preservation methods to keep scarcity at bay. Step into the "Elements of Urban Foraging," exploring the unclaimed orchards of the city for survival, from edible plants to the hidden virtues of seed scavenging. Medical supplies become a distant dream in a world on its knees, yet "Salvaging Medical Supplies" guides you through identifying crucial medications, improvised care techniques, and employing natural remedies when all else fails. It’s an essential read for taking control of your health when every breath counts. With chapters ranging from "Shelter and Safe Havens" to the inventive luxuries of "Power and Energy Alternatives," this guide chisels away at the complexity of survival, offering clear, actionable strategies for maintaining shelter, generating power, and leveraging old-world tech for new-world problems. Evolve your mindset with chapters like "Community Building and Leadership," which teaches the foundations of uniting survivors and shaping the future of humanity amidst ruins. And in a time when the mind can be as perilous as the environment, "Survival Mentality and Emotional Well-Being" delves into the core of resilience, helping you thrive against the odds. Welcome to "Scavenging for Survival." This isn't just about enduring; it's about redefining existence when the world has pushed the reset button. Welcome to the blueprint for tomorrow. Today, you start more than just a read; you begin the journey of a lifetime.
Book Synopsis DISPLACED PERSONS by : Jonathan Rosen
Download or read book DISPLACED PERSONS written by Jonathan Rosen and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2009-07-24 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Miles Asher, a respected physician in the prime of his career, commits a critical error resulting in the sudden death of a patient and friend. His remorse, intensified by the ambiguous circumstances surrounding his father’s demise, begins to consume him, threatening both his career and family. Attempting to come to terms with his fallibility, Asher immerses himself in the story of Zigfrid Zantay, a dying patient, who, at one time, had been Asher’s mentor. As a child, during World War II, after the Nazis abducted his father, Zantay spent his youth imprisoned in Displaced Persons camps. Asher follows Zantay’s quest to discover the fate of his father, mirroring Asher’s own search, as they each seek to become liberated from their oppressive pasts. Instead, they uncover evidence of their fathers’ inexcusable crimes. In scenes that range from the charged intensity of a hospital emergency room, to a ravaged post-war Europe, to the bowels of Auschwitz, Displaced Persons follows these two untethered souls as they are forced to confront the stigma of intergenerational guilt and the need to persevere over their flawed legacies.
Book Synopsis Travelling While Black by : Nanjala Nyabola
Download or read book Travelling While Black written by Nanjala Nyabola and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021-02-01 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does it feel like to move through a world designed to limit and exclude you? What are the joys and pains of holidays for people of colour, when guidebooks are never written with them in mind? How are black lives today impacted by the othering legacy of colonial cultures and policies? What can travel tell us about our sense of self, of home, of belonging and identity? Why has the world order become hostile to human mobility, as old as humanity itself, when more people are on the move than ever? Nanjala Nyabola is constantly exploring the world, working with migrants and confronting complex realities challenging common assumptions - both hers and others'. From Nepal to Botswana, Sicily to Haiti, New York to Nairobi, her sharp, humane essays ask tough questions and offer surprising, deeply shocking and sometimes funny answers. It is time we saw the world through her eyes.
Book Synopsis The Dragon Gems by : Jake R. Marshall
Download or read book The Dragon Gems written by Jake R. Marshall and published by Writers Republic LLC. This book was released on 2023-09-15 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fantasy world far like any other. A place where loyalty meets authority and power meets demand. Gems of all kinds lay about, but some are more special than others. When characters collide, can they finally use the gems’ powers to bring the Kingdoms back to what they once were? Or is it too late to stop the evil cast in the shadows? Will they figure out how to use the gems? And will the Kingdoms finally unite?
Download or read book Light Bringer written by Pierce Brown and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2024-04-23 with total page 705 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Darrow returns as Pierce Brown’s New York Times bestselling Red Rising series continues in the thrilling sequel to Dark Age. The Reaper is a legend, more myth than man: the savior of worlds, the leader of the Rising, the breaker of chains. But the Reaper is also Darrow, born of the red soil of Mars: a husband, a father, a friend. Marooned far from home after a devastating defeat on the battlefields of Mercury, Darrow longs to return to his wife and sovereign, Virginia, to defend Mars from its bloodthirsty would-be conqueror Lysander. Lysander longs to destroy the Rising and restore the supremacy of Gold, and will raze the worlds to realize his ambitions. The worlds once needed the Reaper. But now they need Darrow, and Darrow needs the people he loves—Virginia, Cassius, Sevro—in order to defend the Republic. So begins Darrow’s long voyage home, an interplanetary adventure where old friends will reunite, new alliances will be forged, and rivals will clash on the battlefield. Because Eo’s dream is still alive—and after the dark age will come a new age: of light, of victory, of hope. Don’t miss any of Pierce Brown’s Red Rising Saga: RED RISING • GOLDEN SON • MORNING STAR • IRON GOLD • DARK AGE • LIGHT BRINGER
Book Synopsis Premium List, Rules and Regulations for the ... Annual Exposition of the Industrial Association of Georgia by : Industrial Association of Georgia
Download or read book Premium List, Rules and Regulations for the ... Annual Exposition of the Industrial Association of Georgia written by Industrial Association of Georgia and published by . This book was released on 1871 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
