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A compelling political history of television's formative years

Prompts important questions that will guide future research on the causes and prevention of youth violence

Features an array of scholars of Jewish history, 1929 surveys the Jewish world in one year offering clear examples of the transnational connections which linked Jews to each other-from politics, diplomacy, and philanthropy to literature, culture, and the fate of Yiddish-regardless of where they lived.

The Story of One of the Most Remarkable Trials in All History! Sensational trials--the Menendez brothers, the Rodney King case, the Preppie Murder--are not unique to the age of television. The year 1900 saw one of the most dramatic criminal trials in American history, described by one newspaper at the time as America''s most remarkable murder case.When William Marsh Rice, the founder of Rice University, was found dead in the New York City quarters he shared with his only servant, suspicion immediately fell on Albert Patrick, a young lawyer. Rice, whose fortune was pledged to Rice Institute (later Rice University), had, it seemed, been killed by chloroform poisoning and his will forged to give Patrick his vast estate. Patrick was immediately arrested and, in a spectacular trial, tried for first-degree murder, a crime then punishable by execution.In this combination murder mystery and murder history, Martin Friedland recounts the events leading up to the trial and the case as it played itself out in court. Skillfully guiding the reader through the trial and its outcome, Friedland sheds new light on the events, casting doubt on what, at first glance, seems an ironclad case.Provocatively illustrated with over 60 photographs that capture the circumstances of the trial and the mood of New York City at the turn of the century, The Death of Old Man Rice is not only a gripping tale of murder and intrigue, but a timely window onto many aspects of criminal justice in America. Touching on issues of great contemporary relevance-- such as the influence of the popular press; the purchase of expert witnesses; the problems of multiple appeals; the inadequacy of penal institutions; and the advantages of wealth--Friedland combines scholarship with suspense in his trademark who done it style.A murder mystery, a historical study, and a fascinating window into the world of forensic science, The Death of Old Man Rice is that rare book that can engage any reader.

Illuminates the challenges of making strong empirical claims about the impact of transitional institutions

In "The Original Torah", S. David Sperling argues that, while there is no archaeological evidence to support much of the activity chronicled in the Torah, a historical reality exists there if we know how to seek it.

Gathers the classic essays which trace the development of countertransference as a psychoanalytic concept and explore the various ways in which it has been defined and used by various psychoanalytic schools.

Reprint of the Atheneum edition (1988) titled Postcards From the End of the World . Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Hungarian-born analyst Sandor Ferenczi was long one of the most influential and overlooked of Sigmund Freud's disciples. This book provides a comprehensive and rigorous examination by 15 eminent scholars and clinicians of Ferenczi's legacy.

Historically leftist ideas and theories have had a profound impact on modern Jewish life. But, the left's impact on the Jewish community has greatly diminished today. This book presents a sweeping portrait of the defining impact of the left on modern Jewish politics and culture in Europe, Palestine/Israel, and the New World.

This anthology comprises 52 articles based on presentations at colloquia sponsored by the Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies (CLAGS) during its first decade (1986-96) at the CUNY Graduate School. Arrangement is in five sections covering identities as they revolve around gender and sexuality; the te

An evocative exploration of the many roles played by civilians across the globe during World War I

Los Angeles is well-known as a temperate paradise with expansive beaches and mountain vistas, a booming luxury housing market, and the home of glamorous Hollywood. This title presents an analysis of the historical and contemporary contours of black life in Los Angeles.

Rama goes to the monkey capital of Kishkindha to seek help in finding Sita, and meets Hanuman, the greatest of the monkey heroes. There are two claimants for the monkey throne, Valin and Sugriva; Rama helps Sugriva win the throne, and in return Sugriva promises to help in the search for Sita.

In this survey and analysis of how new visual technologies are transforming both the practice and culture of American law, the author explains how, when, and why legal practice moved from a largely words-only environment to one more dependent on and driven by images, and how rapidly developing technologies have further accelerated this 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

A lyrical account of the illicit springtime love affair of god and goddess Krishna and Radha. It celebrates the vicissitudes of carnal love and the transports of religious devotion, merging and reconciling those realms of emotion and experience.

Satirical TV has become mandatory viewing for citizens wishing to make sense of the bizarre contemporary state of political life. This book examines what happens when comedy becomes political, and politics become funny.

Offers a collection of animal fables that are interwoven with human stories, designed to instruct wayward princes. This title also contains the compact version of King Vikrama's Adventures, thirty-two tales about a generous emperor, told by thirty-two statuettes adorning his lion-throne.

Despite the explosion of critical writing on gender and sexuality, relatively little work has focused on Latin America. The authors state that the study of sexuality in Latin America requires a break with the dominant Anglo-European model of gender.

Discusses the state of the field of Political Science. This book talks about the usefulness of rational choice theory; the ethical limits of pluralism; the use (and misuse) of empirical research; the divorce between political theory and empirical science; and the connection between political science scholarship and political struggles.

This anthology explores the literary theme of black-white encounters, of love and family stories, that cross - or are crossed by - what came to be considered racial boundaries. It extends from Cleobolus' ancient Greek riddle to tormented encounters in the modern US.

Twenty-five papers widen the scope of psychoanalysis from Freud's primary focus on neurosis to include drug addiction. The organizing themes are: historical papers (1929-1937), psychoanalytic theories of addiction, case studies, counter/transference, modifications in psychoanalytic technique, the d

Offers new perspectives on how we understand and study racial identity in a culture where race and other identities are socially constructed and carry significant societal, political, and group meaning

Based on the most recent manuscript discoveries, this book broadly surveys development sin Arabic planetary theories from the eleventh century to the fifteenth. Taken together, the primary texts and essays assembled in this book reverse traditional beliefs about the rise and fall of Arabic science, demonstrating how the traditional 'age of decline' in Arabic science was indeed a 'Golden Age' as far astronomy was concerned.

""Our Voices, Our Histories" explores stories of Asian American and Pacific Islander Women."--

""Adverse Events" explores the connections between race, inequality, and the testing of new pharmaceuticals"--

A collection of essays on the complexities of the modern-day workplace. It offers insight on the realities of the workplace, and their effects on life at home and in communities. It addresses issues from disability rights to immigrant labor, welfare reforms to budget cuts, competition to personal motivations.