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Grounded in empirical studies of activist practices, this international and interdisciplinary collection employs feminist analytics to interrogate the possibility of emancipatory cross-border solidarities in contemporary contexts.

This fascinating history explores the wide range of views of Britons in late-imperial China as they chafed under the restrictions imposed by the Canton System. John M. Carroll brings a seminal period in the Anglo-Chinese relationship, which revolved around tea and opium, to life through the words of those who experienced it intimately.

WILD SALVATION is a western novel that explores diverse perspectives on race and the role of women in the Old West through an epic action-packed adventure. Readers will see a side of the West that has often been left out in fiction as Johnson tangles with bandits, hired gunmen, and racism.

At the Center explores the mode of perception and reflection which grasped at consensus and sought to determine "centers" or orienting norms, and prevailed across many registers of thought, imagination, and practice in the 1950s, as well as the varieties of argument and expression that escaped inclusion within coherent wholes.

By using multiple focus groups, Long describes the experiences and perceptions of librarians and student affairs professionals at several four-year, residential colleges and universities. This book is the perfect road map for librarians and student affairs professionals alike who are seeking partners for campus collaborations.

This book discusses archaeological research and representation of Native American lifeways at the Levanna site from 1922-1941 and through the 2007-9 re-excavations and artifact analyses, along with the supporting excavations at the Myers Farm site.

In this book, political theorist Steve Johnston explores Lincoln's thought and political philosophy, but also his intentional and shrewdly calculated ambiguity - enabling him to be maximally politically effective in the face of unprecedented challenges.

This guide, a thoroughly revised and updated edition of Hiking the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, explores 63 trails in Montana's Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. The wilderness area, located north and northeast of Yellowstone, is renowned for its spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife.

This pioneering book provides a comprehensive survey of ancient Chinese women's history, covering thousands of years from the Neolithic era to China's unification in 221 BCE. For each period-Neolithic, Shang, Western Zhou, and Eastern Zhou-Hinsch explores aspects of female life such as marriage, family life, politics, ritual, and religious roles.

This compelling book analyzes the dramatic changes in rural Chinese society as a result of rapid urbanization. Building on eight decades of studies of the village of Lengshuigou, Chinese sociologists examine the fundamental changes over the last century that have radically transformed centuries-old systems of patriarchy and generational order.

The first documentary introduction to American government allows students to experience directly the inner workings of American politics. A brief introductory headnote and guiding questions support each document, while carefully curated excerpts focus student's attention on the most salient characteristics of each source.

Now in its seventh edition, The New Politics of the Old South offers the best and most comprehensive analysis and history of political behaviors and shifting demographics in the American south. This edition has been updated through the 2020 elections to provide the most accurate and useful snapshot of the current state of southern politics.

Now in its seventh edition, The New Politics of the Old South offers the best and most comprehensive analysis and history of political behaviors and shifting demographics in the American south. This edition has been updated through the 2020 elections to provide the most accurate and useful snapshot of the current state of southern politics.

From wild carrot to serviceberries, pineapple weed to watercress, lamb's quarter to sea rocket, Foraging Oregon uncovers the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the Beaver State. Helpfully organized by plant families, the book is an authoritative guide for nature lovers, outdoorsmen, and gastronomes.This guide also includes:Elderberry SauceMia's Chickweed SoupFireweed JellyShiyo's Garden SaladVegetable ChipsStinging Nettles Hot SauceWild BreadNorthwest Brickle

Teacher as Researcher is a complete guide for teachers involved in a case study or action research in their classroom. The purpose of this book is to offer a set of research tools for teachers to follow through the inquiry process and provide effective solutions to significant problems in their classroom.

Documenting the trauma and anxiety in our schools as a result of the constant threat of a school shooting, the authors of Dress Rehearsals for Gun Violence share personal voices grounded in research that support the need to respond to our most valued stakeholders-students.

Misplaced Blame: Decades of Failing Schools, Their Children and Their Teachers examines the underlying causes of why schools fail.

This book examines the idea of educational accountability in higher education.

Josh Bess provides a concise and accessible guide to music production and the role of a producer, breaking it down into core concepts, approaches, and methods essential to any piece of recorded music regardless of style or genre. Music Production Methods will help producers troubleshoot workflows and ultimately create better music.

Bringing together Bataille with Lacan and Nietzsche, Tim Themi examines the role of aesthetics and how this can invoke the erotic process.

In this cogent introduction to the state of contemporary geopolitics, Short provides an understanding of the basic themes of geopolitics and an overview of geopolitical issues around the globe. His regional approach to the study of the power relations between states is framed by a discussion of critical and popular geopolitical analysis.

This is authoritative biography of R. Murray Schafer-a preeminent Canadian composer, artist, educator, and activist-incorporates insights from the composer himself and his family to explore his entire opus from groundbreaking work in acoustic ecology to early, lesser known projects.

Islamophobia, Race, and Global Politics is a powerful introduction to the scope of Islamophobia in the U.S. Nazia Kazi highlights the vast impact of Islamophobia and its connections with the long history of racial inequality in America.

This book shows how museums can create holistic, informative, and safe programming about slavery for children and young adults. Museums and historic sites that present a more accurate, inclusive slavery interpretation, draw more diverse visitors and enlighten those who already visit.

The Birth of the FBI traces the roots of the struggle between President Roosevelt and Congressman Tawney in the creation of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

This book contributes to the understanding of Somalis' integration in Scandinavian societies through the exploration of constructions as well as negotiations of welfare and security practices.