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Employs a variety of media, from critical essays to poetry and photography, to define "soul" and the black American experience. The writers address such topics as the writings of James Baldwin, the media's use of Angela Davis's revolutionary image (discussed by Davis herself), the stigmatization of

A selection of appreciative yet critical essays giving an historical context for the life and works of Mordecai Kaplan. Kaplan's metaphysics, his interpretation of the Bible, his views on education, economic justice and the role of women are given full consideration.

Sparks a fresh conversation about the war on crime and its consequences

Although the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City symbolically mark the start of the gay rights movement, individuals came together long before the modern era to express their same-sex romantic and sexual attraction toward one another. This title seeks to uncover the many iterations of same-sex desire in colonial America and the early Republic.

Since the UN's World Conference on Women in Mexico City in 1975, feminists around the world have campaigned with increasing success for recognition of women's full personhood and empowerment. Drawing from an international group of scholars and activists, this book explores the social and political developments that have energized this movement.

This work considers the visual languages, politics and poetics of personal appearance. "Dandyism" has been most closely associated with the 19th-century style of men such as Oscar Wilde. This book examines the wider influence of dandyism and considers its destablizing aesthetic effect.

Presents evidence that improvements in recordkeeping over the years - particularly the advent of computers-have reduced the likelihood of a defective title going unnoticed in a property transaction. This title examines the ignored role that the federal and state governments play in perpetuating the title insurance industry's unfair practices.

Divided into five sections dealing with basic concepts of torture - violence and aggression, the torture syndrome, psychotherapeutic treatment, the cultural psychology of torture syndrome, and cultural psychological treatment, this book employs both classic psychoanalytic and cognitive- behavioral methods.

Among Freud's discoveries, none has proved theoretically valid or clinically productive than his demonstration that humans regularly and inevitably repeat with analyst patterns of relationship, fantasy, and conflict experienced in their childhood. This book presents the central papers on the subject of transference from Freud's time to our own.

What, if anything, did enslaved black women in the South have in common with powerful female leaders in Iroquois society? Were female tavern keepers in the backcountry of North Carolina any more free than nuns and sisters in New France religious orders? This title deals with these questions.

Before 1970 Oman was one of the more isolated countries on the Arab peninsula. The growth of the oil economy during the seventies, however, has brought rapid change to the small towns and villages that make up the country. This book captures the tone and feel of this desert culture on the verge of substantial, and probably irreversible, change.

This is the first complete edition containing all of Darwin's published books, featuring definitive texts recording original paginations with Darwin's indexes retained

This is the first complete edition containing all of Darwin's published books, featuring definitive texts recording original paginations with Darwin's indexes retained

In the Jewish tradition, reading of the Torah follows a calendar cycle, with a specific portion assigned each week. These weekly portions, read aloud in synagogues around the world, have been subject to interpretation and commentary for centuries. Following on this ancient tradition, this title interprets the Torah through a 'bent lens'.

Offers a critical analysis of the "sense of justice": an overused concept in modern legal and political discourse. This work argues against simple categorization of the sense of justice. It defines the sense of justice in terms of empathy. It also explores the way it is invoked, considered, and used in the American criminal justice system.

Brings together pronouncements, edicts, and scriptures written by prominent apocalyptic movements from a range of traditions and ideologies to offer an exceptional look into their belief systems. This book includes documents from groups such as the Branch Davidians, the Order of the Solar Temple, Heaven's Gate, and white supremacists.

Emphasizing the interconnectedness of gay and lesbian lives and the literature which has been instrumental in defining, reconstructing, and representing these lives, this study serves as a diverse introduction to queer culture and literature.

Legal obstacles to racial equality have long been removed, we are told, so what's the problem? And yet, the plight of the urban poor grows worse. The number of young black men in prison continues to exceed those in college. Informal racial privilege remains entrenched and systemic. This title explores merit and affirmative action.

Examines the role of residential community associations (RCAs) in the American intergovernmental system of governance. Examining this impact of RCAs on local politics, this title extrapolates to determine the implications of their proliferation for American governance and democratic values.

This account discusses the outbreak of medical malpractice litigation in the 1840s in America that disrupted professional relations, injured individual reputations, and burdened physicians with legal fees and damage awards.

Discusses the nature and significance of Hitchens's contribution to the world of ideas and public debate

Tort law is the body of law governing negligence, intentional misconduct, and other wrongful acts for which civil actions can be brought. This title proves that tort law is anything but gender and race neutral. It demonstrates that women and minorities have been under-compensated in tort law.

Ranging from the dispute resolution practices of the Azande, a technologically simple, small-scale African society, to the rise of discretionary authority in civil litigation in America, this book presents several case studies to demonstrate that the processes used for resolving disputes have a cultural origin and impact.

Women were at the forefront of the civil rights struggle, but their individual stories were rarely heard. Only recently have historians begun to recognize the central role women played in the battle for racial equality. This book represents the coming age of African-American women's history and presents stories that point the way to future study.

Why do some conflicts escalate into violence while others dissipate harmlessly? While homicide has been viewed largely in the pathological terms of "crime" and "deviance," violence, the author contends, is a naturally-occurring form of conflict found throughout history and across cultures under certain social conditions.

Is New York a post-secular city? From Italian Catholics, Mormons, Muslims, and Russian Jews to Zen Buddhists, Rastafarians, and Pentecostal Latinas, this book captures the richness of religious life in New York City and provides an important foundation for our understanding of the current and future shape of religion in America.

Rather than have the movement be interpreted by others, this text permits the original work of radical feminists to speak for itself. Comprised of pivotal documents written by US radical feminists in the 1960s and 70s, the book contains both unpublished and previously published material.

Is the decline of the American labor movement symptomatic of a terminal condition? This title presents an incisive analysis of the American labor movement and a manifesto for how this crucial institution can be revitalized.

Why do some conflicts escalate into violence while others dissipate harmlessly? While homicide has been viewed largely in the pathological terms of "crime" and "deviance," violence, the author contends, is a naturally-occurring form of conflict found throughout history and across cultures under certain social conditions.

We didn't know. For half a century, Western politicians and intellectuals have so explained away their inaction in the face of genocide in World War II. This book covers a collection of critical, reflective, essays that offer detailed sociological, political, and historical analyzes of western responses to the war.