Search Results for 'Barbara A. Purdy'

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James Buchanan and the Coming of the Civil War

A collection of essays that grapple honestly with the complexities of the issues faced by the man who sat in the White House prior to the towering figure of Lincoln, and contribute to a deeper understanding of a turbulent and formative era.

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The Ecology of <i>Finnegans Wake</i>

In this book&mdash;one of the first ecocritical explorations of both Irish literature and modernism&mdash;Alison Lacivita defies the popular view of James Joyce as a thoroughly urban writer by bringing to light his consistent engagement with nature.

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The Cahokia Chiefdom: The Archaeology of a Mississippian Society

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Islamic Identity and the Struggle for Justice

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The Archaeology of the Logging Industry

In this book, John Franzen surveys archaeological studies of logging sites across the nation from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, explaining how material evidence found at these locations illustrates key aspects of the American experience during this era.

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Shaw, Synge, Connolly, and Socialist Provocation

Scholarship abounds on Shaw&rsquo;s politics, but Nelson Ritschel&rsquo;s compelling study is the first to explore how Shaw&rsquo;s presence in Irish radical debate manifested itself not only through his direct contributions but also through the way he and his efforts were engaged by others.

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Gender and Democracy in Cuba

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The U.S. Coast Guard's War on Human Smuggling

Dennis Noble highlights the policies, strategy, and tactics used by the U.S. Coast Guard in enforcing immigration laws and puts a human face on both undocumented migrants and those who enforce policy.

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Space Policy for the Twenty-First Century

A foundational resource for both students and professionals, this book provides a comprehensive, accessible overview of major space policies in the United States and a framework through which to analyze them.

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Colonialism, Community, and Heritage in Native New England

Exploring museums and cultural centers in New England that hold important meanings for Native American communities today, this illuminating book offers a much-needed critique of the collaborative work being done to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the region.