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Cover -- Contents -- Ladies in Arms. An Introduction -- 1. Frida Kahlo at the Gun Shop -- 2. Armed Women and Popular Feminism -- 3. Theorizing the Gunwoman: The Firearm between Prosthesis and Accessory -- 4. Representations of Shooting Women in Contemporary Popular Culture -- Works Cited -- Section I: History Reloaded? Reinventing Military and Paramilitary Shooters -- The Difference between a Shooting and an Armed Woman -- 1. Faces of the Paris Commune -- 2. The Stereotype of Louise Michel as »a Shooting Woman« -- 3. Contemporary Representations of Louise Michel as »an Armed Woman« -- 3.1 Louise Michel's Republicanization in Georges et Louise -- 3.2 Louise Michel's Goes Bourgeois in Le temps des cerises -- 3.3 Louise Michel's Privatization in Louise Michel. Non à l'exploitation -- 4. Conclusion -- Works Cited -- Re‑Arming an American Heroine -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Larger‐than‐Life? Harriet Tubman on Underground -- 3. »To Be Young, Gifted, and Black«: Harriet -- 4. Conclusion -- Works Cited -- Armed Resistance and Femininity -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Sincerity, Guilt, and Confession: The Testimonios -- 3. Fictionalization and Testimonio as Part of Memory Culture -- 4. The Depiction of Guns and Gun Violence -- 5. The Representation of Female Sexuality -- 6. Conclusion -- Works Cited -- The Limits of Empowerment -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Lure of the Military -- 3. The Failure of the Military -- 4. The Gun as Corruptor -- 5. Solidarity with the Other -- 6. Conclusion -- Works Cited -- Section II: Violent Societies: Civic Gun Cultures, Gender, and Politics -- ›Don't Retreat, Reload‹ -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Gunning for Congress: Women of the Republican Party, Political Advertisements, and Guns -- 3. Pearls, Pumps, and Pistols: Rugged Femininity in Republican Women Candidates' Political Ads.

From the New York Times-bestselling author of Midnight in Chernobyl comes the definitive, dramatic, minute-by-minute story of the Challenger space shuttle disaster based on fascinating in-depth reporting and new archival research - this is riveting history that reads like a thriller** THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER **'Gripping' ED CAESAR - 'Masterly' GEOFF DYER - 'Incredible' TIM HARFORD - 'A universal story that transcends time' NEW YORK TIMES - 'Superb DAILY TELEGRAPH On the morning of 28 January 1986, just seventy-three seconds into flight, the space shuttle Challenger broke apart over the Atlantic Ocean, killing all seven people on board. Millions around the world witnessed the tragic deaths of the crew, which included schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe. Like the assassination of JFK, the Challenger disaster is a defining moment in twentieth century history - one that forever changed the way America thought of itself and its optimistic view of the future. Yet the full story of what happened - and why - has never been told.Based on extensive archival research and meticulous, original reporting, Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space follows a handful of central protagonists - including each of the seven members of the doomed crew - through the years leading up to the accident, a detailed account of the tragedy itself, and into the investigation that followed. Its a compelling tale of optimism and ingenuity shattered by political cynicism and cost-cutting in the interests of burnishing national prestige; of hubristic go fever; and of an investigation driven by heroic leakers and whistle-blowers determined to bring the truth to light.With astonishing clarity and narrative verve, Adam Higginbotham reveals the history of the shuttle program, the lives of men and women whose stories have been overshadowed by the disaster, as well as the designers, engineers and test pilots who struggled against the odds to get the first shuttle into space. A masterful blend of riveting human drama, fascinating science and shocking political infighting, Challenger brings to life a turning point in our history. The result is an even more complex and extraordinary story than any of us remembered - or thought possible

"In the world of academic anti-racism, the idea of white privilege has become the dominant paradigm for understanding racial inequality. Its roots can be traced to radical critiques of racial capitalism, however its contemporary employment tends to be class-blind, ignoring the rifts that separate educated, socially mobile elites from struggling working-class communities. How did this come to be? Beyond White Privilege traces the path by which an idea with radical potential got 'hijacked' by a liberal anti-racism that sees individual prejudice as racism's primary manifestation, and white moral transformation as its appropriate remedy. This 'politics of privilege' proves woefully inadequate to the enduring forms of racial and economic injustice shaping the world today. For educated white elites, privilege recognition has become a ritual of purification distinguishing them from their working-class counterparts. For the white working class, whose privileges have eroded, but not disappeared, the politics of privilege often looks like class scapegoating - a process that has helped to drive increasing numbers of alienated whites into the arms of white nationalist movements. This book offers an alternative path: an 'interest convergence' approach that recaptures the radical potential of white privilege discourse by emphasizing converging, cross-racial interests - in education, housing, climate justice, and others - that reveal that the 'racial bribe' of whiteness is ultimately contrary to the interests of working-class whites. It will therefore appeal to readers across the social sciences and humanities with interests in issues of racial inequality and social justice"--

From the dawn of civilization to the modern dilemmas of nation building in Africa and the Middle East, Duiker/Spielvogel's WORLD HISTORY, VOLUME II: SINCE 1500, 10th Edition, takes a fascinating look at the common challenges and experiences that unite the human past and inform the future. The text uses colorful visuals, maps and dramatic first-hand historical accounts to give you an insightful perspective on the human experience over time. The easy-to-read narrative is organized around seven major themes (Science and Technology, Art and Ideas, Family and Society, Politics and Government, Earth and the Environment, Religion and Philosophy and Interaction and Exchange). Important to all cultures from all time periods, these themes help you understand the course of world history and make connections across chapters

This book helps us comprehend the shifting political contours in postwar East Asia from a maritime perspective. The first of its kind in the English language, this book is for students, military professionals, specialists in East Asian history, and readers interested in international history more generally.

First published in 1989, Conklin first tells us what a constitution is not: it is not a text, a compendium of judicial and legislative decisions interpreting a text, a set of doctrines, moral/political values, customs,a priori conceptions. A constitution is an image which exists through the legal consciousness of a community.

This book highlights how, since the recent financial crises, the expression 'liberal reform' has come to convey an evocative image of austerity and economic malaise, especially for the working classes and a part of the middle class. It will interest readers on capitalism, political economy, history of the global economy and British history.

As the rivalry between the US and China enters a dangerous new phase, reaffirming the politics of anti-imperialism is a task more important than ever.From trade wars and pandemic politics to rioting workers, intercontinental balloons, and battles over TikTok, the US media tends to present contemporary China-when its discussed at all-in sensationalist terms. This portrayal has only intensified as Chinas relationship with the United States has grown increasingly hostile. Whether in the form of overtly racist rhetoric and aggressive trade actions, or the more buttoned down but equally antagonistic efforts to oppose Chinese interests abroad, the US has made clear that it has no interest in giving up its position as global hegemon. This seemingly endless cycle of nationalism, jingoism, and reactionary politics on both sides of the Pacific suggests a downward spiral that could plausibly result in catastrophic military confrontation.Against Imperialism forcefully makes the case that workers and socially marginalized people in both the US and China must oppose our rulers claims that they have our best interests in mind as they ratchet up their rivalry. Rather, if were to avert nuclear calamity, we must oppose imperialism in all its forms, and regardless of its source and rhetoric.Through snapshots of Chinas growing social movements-from its labor struggles to feminist campaigns, and more-Lin, Liu, Friedman, and Smith provide some of the building blocks well need to construct a movement that centers international solidarity across borders

The philosophy, history, and methodology of community change -- The changing nature of society and community -- The psycho-social factors changing modern communities -- Community readiness for change -- Reconstructing the approach to community change -- Reimagining the future.

The book provides an understanding of the three decades of Armenia's young history - from the perspective of relations between civil society and government institutions. It explores the intricate dynamics between the two entities: by explaining the patterns of relations since 1991 to present. The book offers a comprehensive exploration for understanding the state-society relations, and also delves into the historical backdrop of the region. Drawing on the latest data, the author examines real-world practices exemplifying relational variations and the opportunity structures for Armenia to progress by means of its civil society

Presenting the findings of a study of emoji use in health profession courses, this book explores emoji literacy across a range of public health education contexts. This title is part of the Flip it Open Programme and may also be available Open Access. Check our website Cambridge Core for details.

Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- 1 Understanding Intractability: The Conflict in Cyprus -- 2 Dynamics of Security and Competition: A Theoretical Framework -- 3 Territorial and Constitutional Dimensions of Security -- 4 Power-sharing and Democratic Governance -- 5 Safeguarding Ethnofederalism: Military Security -- 6 The Cyprus Question in the Changing Geopolitical Order -- Conclusion -- Appendix I: Documents List -- Appendix II: Cyprus Press Information Office Archives -- Appendix III: Audio Visual Sources -- Appendix IV: List of Interviews with the Author -- Bibliography -- Index.