Economic Decline and Nationalism in the Balkans

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The two dominant features of the Balkans in the 1990s are precipitous economic decline and rampant nationalism. This study addresses three important questions: First, what internal and external factors have deepened the economic crises in the Balkan states over the past three years? Second, what is the nature of nationalism in the Balkans? Third, what is the relationship between economic decline and the rise of nationalism?

By evaluating the costs and benefits of fragmentation and integration in the Balkan states, this study explores the future of the Balkans. Dr. Bookman's conclusion is that, given the nature of the economic and ethnic composition of the Balkan states, larger heterogeneous units remain preferable to the current proliferation of small nation states.

This will prove to be a key book for a rational understanding of the complex and terrible problems of the Balkans.

Economic Decline and Nationalism in the Balkans

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Economic Decline and Nationalism in the Balkans
Milica Zarkovic Bookman
Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan 01/1//1994
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000N5KO9E

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The only anthology of its kind, this comprehensive work presents defenses and critiques-both classical and contemporary--of seven seminal conceptions of justice: the Libertarian, the Socialist, the Liberal-Democratic, the Communitarian, the Feminist, the Postmodern, and the Environmental.

Justice - Alternative Political Perspectives, Third Edition

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Justice - Alternative Political Perspectives, Third Edition
James P. Sterba
Manufacturer: Wadsworth Publ. Co.
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000IXAUF4

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Justice : Alternative Political Perspectives
James P. Sterba
Manufacturer: Wadsworth
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000JOHWT4

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Justice: Alternative Political Perspectives
Sterba James
Manufacturer: Wadsworth
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000LBI4OC

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Based on a famous course of lectures delivered at Columbia University by Nobel laureate H. A. Lorentz, this volume remains remarkably modern. Its outstanding discussion of general principles and experimental facts keep it vital, and 109 pages of notes offer detailed examinations of the mathematics involved. Unabridged reproduction of the 1915 edition. 9 Figures.

The Theory of Electrons and Its Applications to the Phenomena of Light and Radiant Heat

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The Theory of Electrons and Its Applications to the Phenomena of Light and Radiant Heat

Manufacturer: Dover
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000EHVXK0

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The Theory of Electrons and Its Applications to the Phenomena of Light and Radiant Heat
H. A. Lorentz
Manufacturer: Stechert
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000VGMPOW

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The Theory of Electrons and Its Applications to the Phenomena of Light and Radiant Heat
H. A. Lorents
Manufacturer: Dover
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000J2LGNO

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The Theory of Electrons and Its Applications to the Phenomena of Light and Radiant Heat
H. A. Lorentz
Manufacturer: Dover Publications, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000VOPZ8M

Theory of Electrons and Its Applications to the Phenomena of Light and Radiant Heat A Course of Lectures Delivered in Columbia University, New York, in March and April 1906. 1st Edition

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Theory of Electrons and Its Applications to the Phenomena of Light and Radiant Heat A Course of Lectures Delivered in Columbia University, New York, in March and April 1906. 1st Edition
H. A. Lorentz
Manufacturer: B G TEUBNER LEIPZIG BERLIN
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000UG4M3K

The theory of electrons and its applications to the phenomena of light and radiant heat;: A course of lectures delivered in Columbia university, New York, ... mit einschluss ihrer anwendungen)

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The theory of electrons and its applications to the phenomena of light and radiant heat;: A course of lectures delivered in Columbia university, New York, ... mit einschluss ihrer anwendungen)
H. A Lorentz
Manufacturer: G.E. Stechert & co.; [etc., etc.]
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ASIN: B0006AFONW

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The Theory of Electrons and Its Applications to the Phenomena of Light and Radiant Heat
H. A. Lorentz
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding
ASIN: B000PGRUV6

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The theory of electrons and its applications to the phenomena of light and radiant heat
H. A. Lorentz
Manufacturer: Dover
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OLRK08

The Theory of Electrons and Its Applications to the Phenomena of light and Radiant Heat, Second Edition

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The Theory of Electrons and Its Applications to the Phenomena of light and Radiant Heat, Second Edition

Manufacturer: Dover Publications, Inc
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000HKALO8

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Other People's Mail is the first anthology of its kind: a collection of stories that are all in letter form. Why letters? Because the letter tale is so distinctive, so inventive, so ingenious that writers have always found it compelling, and they know that readers do as well. Who, after all, is immune to the seduction of reading other people's mail?

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Mind candy.......2000-10-18

This book is wonderful fun. The stories use the letter form in as astonishing variety of ways. Usually I read anthologies by dipping into them from time to time, but this one I read straight through for the incremental pleasure of discovering yet another ingenious manipulation of the form. Pool's brief introductory notes to each story are perfect, giving just enough to whet the appetite without giving anything away. A GREAT Christmas gift for any reader.

A real gem.......2000-10-05

A delightful collection of short stories in letter form; an anthology that makes sense, not an anthology that recycles old material. Gail Goodwin's letter story is particularly good.

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Topics traced through two centuries of naval history include: prominent naval officers, weapons systems, categorizations of ships and aircraft, engagements, and terminology used by the service. Also included is a chronology of the major events that affected the United States Navy. A useful text for anyone interested in the influence naval power had on history.

Warden refuted;: Being a defence of the British navy against the misrepresentations of a work recently published at Edinburgh, entitled, "A statistical, ... Americana from Sabin's Dictionary ...])

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Warden refuted;: Being a defence of the British navy against the misrepresentations of a work recently published at Edinburgh, entitled, "A statistical, ... Americana from Sabin's Dictionary ...])
William James
Manufacturer: Printed for M. Richardson
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B00085D6TO

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First published in 1949, this remarkable book is the culmination of a life-long study of every aspect of the potato. Dr Salaman is concerned first with the history of the potato as a member of the botanical genus Solanum, its adaptation by man as a cultivated plant, and the record of its spread throughout the world; secondly he considers the influence the potato has exerted upon the social structure and economy of different peoples at different times. The archaeological and anthropological evidence for the early significance of the potato among the peoples of Latin America is discussed in detail with numerous illustrations, but the central portion of the book is concerned with the European, and particularly the Irish evidence. Naturally the Great Hunger is the most dramatic single episode in the entire work, and Dr Salaman does full justice to his tragic theme, concluding with the observation that in Ireland â€~the potato ended in wrecking both exploited and exploiterâ€™. Elegantly written, with numerous vivid anecdotes, Salamanâ€™s History has long enjoyed the status of a classic. This revised impression, with a new introduction and emendations by Professor J. G. Hawkes, enables another generation of readers to sample what Eric Hobsbawm has referred to as â€~that magnificent monument of scholarship and humanityâ€™.

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This is the best of the potato history books........1998-08-13

Redcliffe Salaman chronicles the history of the potato from prehistory through modern times with the vehemence and passion of a zealot. This book contains a tremendous amount of information about the cultures that have made use of the potato as well as all you could ask about the noble tuber itself, including dietary and cultivation information. Here, in a book about spuds, you'll learn plenty about human nature, the nature of civilizations, and even art.

The History and Social Influence of the Potato

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The History and Social Influence of the Potato
Redcliffe Salaman
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000JRQ18Y

The history and social influence of the potato: With a chapter on industrial uses

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The history and social influence of the potato: With a chapter on industrial uses
Redcliffe N Salaman
Manufacturer: University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0007JNAFQ

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The History and Social Influence of the Potato
Redcliffe N. Salaman
Manufacturer: Cambridge At The University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000O03HWE

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Is there a "gay gene"? What if there is? And what does "gay" mean, anyway? Philosopher and queer studies instructor Edward Stein asks these questions and far more, delving deeply into our feelings about gender and sexuality in The Mismeasure of Desire, a deep but accessible examination of how we classify and study sexual orientation. Stein is that rare postmodern philosopher who explains his terms simply and strives for clarity in thought and prose; readers scared off by his background in the humanities will find his book as sensible as any science text. He divides his subjects into sections on metaphysics, science, and ethics, each building on the last.

First turning his attention to the construction of gender and desire, Stein takes great pains to define his terms so that they satisfy our intuitions yet maintain the rigor required of them by his philosophical operations. This territory has been explored fairly well over the last 30 years, but he finds new paths well worth further pursuit. Next he examines the social and biological research pertaining to sexual orientation; not surprisingly, he finds much fault therein, as much (if not all) of it rests on thoroughly disreputable and homophobic foundations. These assumptions are brought out of the closet and don't stand up well to scrutiny, lending power to Stein's concluding ethical arguments that we should at the very least demand more of researchers looking into sexual orientation, and perhaps curtail such research altogether. The powerful, heady ideas in The Mismeasure of Desire will keep you thinking for years to come. --Rob Lightner

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In recent years scientific research and popular opinion have favored the idea that sexual orientations are determined at birth. In this book, philosopher and legal theorist Edward Stein investigates scientific research on sexual orientation and shows that it is deeply flawed. He argues that this research assumes a picture of sexual desire that reflects unquestioned cultural stereotypes rather than cross-cultural scientific facts, and that it suffers from serious methodological problems. He then asks whether sexual orientation is amenable to empirical study and if it is useful for our understanding of human nature to categorize people based on their sexual desires. Perhaps most importantly, Stein examines some of the ethical issues surrounding such research, including gay and lesbian civil rights and the implications of parents trying to select or change the sexual orientation of their children.

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A Critical Look at Sexuality.......2007-07-08

Stein's examination of how we define sexuality, deal with desire and how we examine and study human sexuality all come under the microscope of this amazing, smart and well-written book. I often recommend it to anyone who is questioning their sexuality, their desires or confused by why the taxonomy at times seems so ridiculous.

Many people can avoid a lot of pain and anguish by looking at Stein's work. Any discussion on sexuality must include this book. Although it is scholarly, it is not a difficult read, but some thoughts can be very eye-opening and deserve some time to simmer.

Excellent Book!

This is why "Queer Studies" makes me whince........2003-08-07

It's not that only fellow biomedical researchers are allowed to express an opinion on work such as Hammer and Levay's, but it's quite clear that Stein doesn't even understand the fundamentals of scientific reasoning and questioning. Paranoia under the guise of academia-even when accompanied by reviews that read "accessible to even you"-is a dangerous thing.

Hammer goes out of his way (or at least he did, you don't see much of him anymore-was he perhaps scared away by pseudo-intelligencia criticism?) to ensure that the public, and readers, understand that IF there is a genetic component to male sexuality, it is only one piece of the pie. That clarification alone should have stopped a book like Stein's, and similar literary criticisms, from becoming bound and for sale. I guess I blame the publishers as much as I do Stein.

The most groundbreaking work on the subject yet.......2002-03-17

I recommend this book to everyone I talk to. It's simply outstanding.
Scientists will always seek to order the chaos, and philosophers will always seek to say that chaos can never be fully ordered. One may trim a hedge and box it into a container, but it is always alive, ever changing and growing. The best scientists can hope for is to catalog the waypoints.

I wrote an essay on this subject for a lesbian and gay studies class back in 1997, knowing nothing of postmodernism, and knowing only that I was bi, and didn't seem to fit gender categories either, and was continually frustrated by people's attempts to label me. At the time, I was considered a radical, and my professor sought to discredit all of my anecdotal evidence by saying I was too young to know what I "really" was yet.

That this book exists vindicates me on both a personal and professional level, and I hope will help all the rest of us "freaks" who exist outside the boxes come to terms with the idea that our chaos is the way things are meant to be, and that we should always refuse attempts at being ordered.

Challenging and well done.......2000-12-28

THE MISMEASURE OF DESIRE is a scholarly work examining the current trends in research on the origins of sexual orientation and the ethics of using the information we glean from such research. Edward Stein, a professor of philosophy, tackles the complicated issues of what is homosexuality, how we study it and research it, and the underlying assumptions and desires of science and the public in the search for causes. His discussions and the parallels to gender and religious freedom are described clearly. You don't need a Ph.D. in philosophy to read this book! His emphasis on respect for differences and a call for being aware of the limits of our current knowledge are refreshing and hopeful. I especially liked his questioning our whole concept of "homosexuality" as a natural or social kind.

~~Joan Mazza, author of Dream Back Your Life; Dreaming Your Real Self; Things That Tick Me Off; and Exploring Your Sexual Self.

Well worth the challenge.......2000-03-31

How ironic that I finished this book on the same day that a new study came out linking finger length to sexual orientation.

This book is one of the most challenging I have ever read ... not only was it slow going at times while I struggled to grasp new ideas and concepts, but challenging in terms of getting me to look at my preconceived notions about sexual orientation in completely new ways.

I admit there were times when I almost gave up on The Mismeasure of Desire. First because of the dry, academic style in which it is written. Later I grew frustrated with Mr. Stein taking up pages to explain a concept only to watch him "tear down" that concept in the next chapter. Now that I've finished The Mismeasure of Desire, I'm happy I stuck with the task of reading it. I find myself initiating conversations with friends about the ideas that are presented in the book and I find that I'm thinking about being gay in much different ways than when I first started this book.

On the whole, this is a fascinating overview of the issue of sexual orientation and the research to study and define our "desires." My only major complaint with the book is the final section on the ethics of sexual orientation research. The issues raised in the chapters in this section could easily be expanded into an entire book. As it is, it feels like Mr. Stein breezes through some of these issues that could stand more in-depth study.

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The Mismeasure of Desire: The Science, Theory, and Ethics of Sexual Orientation.
EDWARD: STEIN
Manufacturer: Oxford Univeristy Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000UDCNFW

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The Mismeasure of Desire: The Science, Theory, and Ethics of Sexual Orientation
Edward Stein
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OKL4HE

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This digital document is an article from Journal of International Wildlife Law & Policy, published by Thomson Gale on January 1, 2004. The length of the article is 3927 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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