The Historian's Wizard of Oz: Reading L. Frank Baum's Classic As a Political and Monetary Allegory

The Historian's Wizard of Oz: Reading L. Frank Baum's Classic As a Political and Monetary Allegory
Ranjit S. Dighe (Sous la direction de)

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The Historian's Wizard of Oz synthesizes four decades of scholarly interpretations of L. Frank Baum's classic children's novel as an allegory of the Gilded Age political economy and a comment on the gold standard. The heart of the book is an annotated version of The Wizard of Oz that highlights the possible political and monetary symbolism in the book by relating characters, settings, and incidents in it to the historical events and figures of the 1890s, the decade in which Baum wrote his story. Dighe simultaneously values the leading political interpretations of Oz as useful and creative teaching tools, and consolidates them in a sympathetic fashion; yet he rejects the commonly held, and by now well-debunked, view that those interpretations reflect Baum's likely motivations in writing the book. The result is a unique way for readers to acquaint themselves with a classic of children's literature that is a bit different and darker than the better-known film version.

American Democracy Now

American Democracy Now
Brigid Harrison (Auteur), Jean Harris (Auteur), Michelle Deardorff (Auteur)



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War is a Racket: The Antiwar Classic by America's Most Decorated Soldier

War is a Racket: The Antiwar Classic by America's Most Decorated Soldier
Smedley Butler (Auteur)
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Originally printed in 1935, War Is a Racket is General Smedley Butler's frank speech describing his role as a soldier as nothing more than serving as a puppet for big-business interests. In addition to photos from the notorious 1932 anti-war book The Horror of It by Frederick A. Barber, this book includes two never-before-published anti-interventionist essays by General Butler. The introduction discusses why General Butler went against the corporate war machine and how he exposed a fascist coup d'etat plot against President Franklin Roosevelt. Widely appreciated and referenced by left- and right-wingers alike, this is an extraordinary argument against war - more relevant now than ever.

Is Barack Obama's Birth Certificate a Fraud

Is Barack Obama's Birth Certificate a Fraud?
John Woodman (Auteur)

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Letters to a Young Contrarian

Letters to a Young Contrarian
Christopher Hitchens (Auteur)

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A witty, wise, biting, and completely individual meditation on what it means to think, live, and be to the contrary. In the book that he was born to write, provocateur and best-selling author Christopher Hitchens inspires future generations of radicals, gadflies, mavericks, rebels, angry young (wo)men, and dissidents. Who better to speak to that person who finds him or herself in a contrarian position than Hitchens, who has made a career of disagreeing in profound and entertaining ways. This book explores the entire range of "contrary positions"-from noble dissident to gratuitous pain in the butt. In an age of overly polite debate bending over backward to reach a happy consensus within an increasingly centrist political dialogue, Hitchens pointedly pitches himself in contrast. He bemoans the loss of the skills of dialectical thinking evident in contemporary society. He understands the importance of disagreement-to personal integrity, to informed discussion, to true progress-heck, to democracy itself. Epigrammatic, spunky, witty, in your face, timeless and timely, this book is everything you would expect from a mentoring contrarian.

British Politics

British Politics
Robert Leach (Auteur), Bill Coxall (Auteur), Lynton Robins (Auteur)

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Corruption and Democracy in Latin America

Corruption and Democracy in Latin America
Charles H. Blake (Sous la direction de), Stephen D. Morris (Sous la direction de)

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Bush's Brain: How Karl Rove Made George W. Bush Presidential

Bush's Brain: How Karl Rove Made George W. Bush Presidential
James Moore (Auteur), Wayne Slater (Auteur)

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Praise for Bush's Brain "Love him or hate him, Karl Rove is one of the most brilliant and successful political consultants of all time. In this riveting account, Wayne Slater and Jim Moore tell how he got there."
–Paul Begala, CNN’s Crossfire "Bush’s Brain isn’t a hatchet job on George W. Bush. In fact, the two authors largely dispel the myth of Bush’s supposedly deficient IQ. But, more importantly, they lay bare the story of how Karl Rove may be the most powerful man in America. It’s a compelling story told by two veteran Texas journalists who don’t need a briefing packet to understand the men they’re writing about."
–Philip Bruce, KCET/PBS Television, Los Angeles The most powerful individual in the United States may not be George W. Bush. It is probably Karl Rove, the President’s brilliant advisor. Who is this man and how did he acquire so much power? Having watched in awe for over fifteen years as they reported on the rise of Karl Rove, Moore and Slater expose the brutal and sometimes morally questionable, but invariably effective ways in which Karl Rove–and America’s political system–actually operate.

The Great Unraveling: Losing Our Way in the New Century

The Great Unraveling: Losing Our Way in the New Century
Paul R. Krugman (Auteur)

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No one has more authority to call the shots the way they really are than award-winning economist Paul Krugman, whose provocative "New York Times" columns are keenly followed by millions. One of the world's most respected economists, Krugman has been named America's most important columnist by the "Washington Monthly" and columnist of the year by "Editor and Publisher" magazine. A major bestseller, this influential and wide-ranging book has been praised by "BusinessWeek" as Krugman's "most provocative and compelling effort yet," the "New York Review of Books" as "refreshing," and Library Journal as "thought-provoking...even funny." "The American Prospect" put it in vivid terms: "In a time when too few tell it like it is...[Krugman] has taken on the battle of our time." Built from Paul Krugman's influential Op-Ed columns for the "New York Times," this book galvanized the reading public. With wit, passion, and a unique ability to explain complex issues in plain English, Krugman describes how the nation has been misled by a dishonest administration. In this long-awaited work containing Krugman's most influential columns along with new commentary, he chronicles how the boom economy unraveled: how exuberance gave way to pessimism, how the age of corporate heroes gave way to corporate scandals, how fiscal responsibility collapsed. From his account of the secret history of the California energy crisis to his devastating dissections of dishonesty in the Bush administration, from the war in Iraq to the looting of California to the false pretenses used to sell an economic policy that benefits only a small elite, Krugman tells the uncomfortable truth like no one else. And he gives us the road map we will need to follow if we are to get the country back on track. The paperback edition features a new introduction as well as new writings.

Turkey's Syria Policy and the Kurds: Resisting Temptation

Turkey's Syria Policy and the Kurds: Resisting Temptation
A?aban KardaA? (Auteur)

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The Outrageous Barriers to Democracy in America: Or, Why A Progressive Presidency Is Impossible

The Outrageous Barriers to Democracy in America: Or, Why A Progressive Presidency Is Impossible
John R. Macarthur (Auteur)

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Steal This Book

Steal This Book
Abbie Hoffman (Auteur)

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The Military and Domestic Politics: A Concordance Theory of Civil-Military Relations

The Military and Domestic Politics: A Concordance Theory of Civil-Military Relations
Rebecca L. Schiff (Auteur)

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Presidential Elections: Contemporary Strategies of American Electoral Politics

Presidential Elections: Contemporary Strategies of American Electoral Politics
Nelson W. Polsby (Auteur), Aaron Wildavsky (Auteur)

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The dark side of Camelot

The dark side of Camelot
Seymour M. Hersh (Auteur)

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Natural Right and History

Natural Right and History
Leo Strauss (Auteur)

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In this classic work, Leo Strauss examines the problem of natural right and argues that there is a firm foundation in reality for the distinction between right and wrong in ethics and politics. On the centenary of Strauss's birth, and the fiftieth anniversary of the Walgreen Lectures which spawned the work, Natural Right and History remains as controversial and essential as ever. "Strauss . . . makes a significant contribution towards an understanding of the intellectual crisis in which we find ourselves . . . [and] brings to his task an admirable scholarship and a brilliant, incisive mind."--John H. Hallowell, American Political Science Review Leo Strauss (1899-1973) was the Robert Maynard Hutchins Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus in Political Science at the University of Chicago.

Access to History: Britain 1945-2007

Access to History: Britain 1945-2007
Michael Lynch (Auteur)
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Time To Start Thinking: America and the Spectre of Decline

Time To Start Thinking: America and the Spectre of Decline
Edward Luce (Auteur)

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National Intelligence Machinery

National Intelligence Machinery
Great Britain. Cabinet Office (Auteur)

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Downsize This!: Random Threats from an Unarmed American

Downsize This!: Random Threats from an Unarmed American
Michael Moore (Auteur)
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Americans today are working harder, working longer and yet for most of us, in this time of ruthless downsizing and political cronyism, job security, a decent standard of living and a comfortable retirement are becoming harder and harder to find. In this brilliantly funny and right-on-target diatribe, irreverent everyman Michael Moore gives his own bold views on who's behind the fading of the American dream. Whether issuing Corporate Crook trading cards, organizing a Rodney King Commemorative Riot, sending a donation to Pat Buchanan from the John Wayne Gacy fan club (which was accepted) or trying to commit former right-wing congressman Bob Dornan to a mental hospital, the in-your-face host of "TV Nation" and director/star of "Roger & Me" combines an expansive wit with biting social commentary to make you think and laugh at the same time. In hardcover, "Downsize This!" stormed the bestseller lists of the "New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle" and others. Given Michael Moore's enormous -- and growing -- constituency, this trade paperback edition brings his unique perspective on the nation to an even greater audience.

Why Parties: The Origin and Transformation of Political Parties in America

Why Parties?: The Origin and Transformation of Political Parties in America
John H. Aldrich (Auteur)

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Why did the United States develop political parties? How and why do party alignments change? Are the party-centered elections of the past better for democratic politics than the candidate-centered elections of the present? In this landmark book, John Aldrich goes beyond the clamor of arguments over whether American political parties are in resurgence or decline and undertakes a wholesale reexamination of the foundations of the American party system. Surveying three critical episodes in the development of American political parties--from their formation in the 1790s to the Civil War--Aldrich shows how parties serve to combat three fundamental problems of democracy: how to regulate the number of people seeking public office; how to mobilize voters; and how to achieve and maintain the majorities needed to accomplish goals once in office. Overcoming these obstacles, argues Aldrich, is possible only with political parties. Aldrich brings this innovative account up to date by looking at the profound changes in the character of political parties since World War II. In the 1960s, he shows, parties started to become candidate-centered organizations that are servants to their office seekers and officeholders. Aldrich argues that this development has revitalized parties, making them stronger, and more vital, with well-defined cleavages and highly effective governing ability.

International Coffee Agreement, 1994: Open for Signature at the United Nations Headquarters, New York from 18 April 1994 until and Including 26 September 1994

International Coffee Agreement, 1994: Open for Signature at the United Nations Headquarters, New York from 18 April 1994 until and Including 26 September 1994



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White House Burning: The Founding Fathers, Our National Debt, and Why It Matters to You

White House Burning: The Founding Fathers, Our National Debt, and Why It Matters to You
Simon Johnson (Auteur), James Kwak (Auteur)

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Golden Fetters: The Gold Standard and the Great Depression, 1919-1939

Golden Fetters: The Gold Standard and the Great Depression, 1919-1939
Barry Eichengreen (Auteur)
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This is a reassessment of the international monetary crises of the post-World War I period, that led to the Great Depression of the 1930s. It also analyzes the responses of the world's economic powers to the Depression and how new monetary policies set the stage for the watershed post-World War II system established at Bretton Woods. It offers new theories of what effect the Great Depression had on the collapse of the world monetary system, and what effect the collapse had on deepening and prolonging the Depression, by exploring the link between global economic crises and the the gold standard (the framework for international monetary affairs until 1931).