The Commonplace Books of William Byrd and Thomas Jefferson and the Gendering of Power in the Eighteenth Century
An examination of the misogynist writings in the commonplace books of William Byrd II and Thomas Jefferson. This work explores the structures, contexts and significance of these writings in the wider historical contexts of gender and power.
An Inquiry into Structures, Incentives, and Outcomes
The second edition of this pathbreaking, highly innovative comparative study in state-building by a major political scientist is a fully updated examination of the problems of making democratic government work. Sartori begins by assessing electoral systems. He attacks the conventional wisdom that their influence cannot be predicted and also ......
Social movements inspired by powerful ideologies continue to define global and national politics, but existing social movement theories either ignore or discredit this influence. By focusing on the temperance movement and the politics of abortion, Soper compares and contrasts the political/evangelical structures of the the U.S. and Great Britian.
Do the fractious groups of Arabs and Israelis actually need each other? Can the Pentagon find new enemies to replace the USSR? Who is more likely to cultivate enemies - men or women? Is the 'devil' a created enemy? This title explores these questions by combining findings from biology, psychology, sociology, politics, history, and literature.
Presents a picture of the multibillion-dollar health-food industry and counters the false assertions of health-food hucksters with scientifically based nutrition information. This title includes appendices on balancing your diet, evaluating claims made for more than 60 supplements and food products and more.
Narrates the spiritual odyssey of Peter, a young man from a Pentecostal fundamentalist background, who loses his faith while a student at the University of Chicago Divinity School. This book follows the changes of Peter's beliefs, exploring the aspects of Protestant theology and ethics.
Explores those frequently overlooked behavioural, emotional, and lifestyle issues that are vital to a fulfilling retirement. The author includes questionnaires and a checklist to help readers gauge their attitudes and progress toward retirement; important diet and exercise information; and a guide to some uncommon travel ideas.
Explores those frequently overlooked behavioural, emotional, and lifestyle issues that are vital to a fulfilling retirement. The author includes questionnaires and a checklist to help readers gauge their attitudes and progress toward retirement; important diet and exercise information; and a guide to some uncommon travel ideas.
Brecht here describes the years in which the distinctive aspects of the Reformation took shape. During this time four difficult conflictsthe Peasants' War, the interchange between Luther and Erasmus, debates on the Lord's Supper, and the rise of Anabaptist groupsstrengthened the need to fashion new orders for govering the church and the need to ......
