Threat of Dissent: A History of Ideological Exclusion and Deportation in the United States (Kraut Julia Rose)(Pevná vazba)

Threat of Dissent: A History of Ideological Exclusion and Deportation in the United States (Kraut Julia Rose)(Pevná vazba)

In this first comprehensive overview of the intersection of immigration law and the First Amendment, a lawyer and historian traces ideological exclusion and deportation in the United States from the Alien Friends Act of 1798 to the evolving policies of the Trump administration. Beginning with the

History of Mathematics in the United States and Canada - Volume 1: 1492-1930 (Zitarelli David E.)(Pevná vazba)

Offers a comprehensive history of the development of mathematics in the US and Canada. This first volume of a two-volume work takes the reader from the European encounters with North America in the fifteenth century up to the emergence of the United States as a world leader in mathematics in the

Historic Photos of Heroes of the Old West (Cox Mike)(Pevná vazba)

No story in United States history is more compelling than the exploration and settlement of the American West, and the tales of those who blazed the trails will forever enthrall Americans yet unborn. In Historic Photos of Heroes of the Old West, the dauntless adventurers who gave us the legend

A Young People's History of the United States, Volume 2: Class Struggle to the War on Terror (Zinn Howard)(Pevná vazba)

A Young People's History of the United States brings to US history the viewpoints of workers, slaves, immigrants, women, Native Americans, and others whose stories, and their impact, are rarely included in books for young people. A Young People's History of the United States is also a companion

The Leather Manufacture In The United States: A Dissertation On The Methods And Economies Of Tanning (1876) (Schultz Jackson S.)(Pevná vazba)

The Leather Manufacture In The United States: A Dissertation On The Methods And Economies Of Tanning (1876) is a book written by Jackson S. Schultz that provides a comprehensive overview of the leather manufacturing industry in the United States during the 19th century. The book explores the

The Secret Life of Real Estate and Banking (Anderson Phillip J.)(Pevná vazba)

Tracing the history of housing cycles in the United States, this examination shows how the banking system reacts to prosperity and recession and reveals the ways regulations enacted after each collapse tend to disappear when boom times return. With its invaluable insights and practical advice, the

The Republic for Which It Stands: The United States During Reconstruction and the Gilded Age, 1865-1896 (White Richard)(Pevná vazba)

The Oxford History of the United States is the most respected multivolume history of the American nation. In the newest volume in the series, The Republic for Which It Stands, acclaimed historian Richard White offers a fresh and integrated interpretation of Reconstruction and the Gilded Age as the

North America: A Fold-Out Graphic History (Albee Sarah)(Pevná vazba)

A richly illustrated, foldout graphic history of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the islands of the Caribbean.North American history unfolds in this graphic timeline that places the United States, Canadian and Mexican/Caribbean histories in the context of their continent. From healers in the

Rereading Marx in the Age of Digital Capitalism (Fuchs Christian)(Paperback)

The 'end of history' has not taken place. Ideological and economic crisis and the status quo of neoliberal capitalism since 2008 demand a renewed engagement with Marx. But if we are to effectively resist capitalism we must truly understand Marx: Marxism today must theorise how communication

American Republics: A Continental History of the United States, 1783-1850 (Taylor Alan)(Pevná vazba)

In this beautifully written history of America's formative period, a preeminent historian upends the traditional story of a young nation confidently marching to its continent-spanning destiny. The newly constituted United States actually emerged as a fragile, internally divided union of states

Queer and Trans Migrations: Dynamics of Illegalization, Detention, and Deportation (Luibheid Eithne)(Paperback)

More than a quarter of a million LGBTQ-identified migrants in the United States lack documentation and constantly risk detention and deportation. LGBTQ migrants around the world endure similarly precarious situations. Eithne Luibh id's and Karma R. Ch vez's edited collection provides a

Rosa: The Story of the Rose (Kukielski Peter E.)(Pevná vazba)

A beautifully illustrated and unique history of the 'queen of flowers' in art, medicine, cuisine, and more 'Rich in fascinating cultural history, Rosa takes us on a joyous visual romp through the stories and symbolism of the most iconic of all garden flowers.'--Peter Crane, author of Ginkgo: The

Indianapolis (Vincent Lynn)(Pevná vazba)

Indianapolis is the thrilling true story of the greatest naval disaster in United States history - the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis during World War II - and the fight for survival and redemption that

Privacy on the Ground: Driving Corporate Behavior in the United States and Europe (Bamberger Kenneth A.)(Pevná vazba)

An examination of corporate privacy management in the United States, Germany, Spain, France, and the United Kingdom, identifying international best practices and making policy recommendations.Barely a week goes by without a new privacy revelation or scandal. Whether by hackers or spy agencies or

Restricted Data: The History of Nuclear Secrecy in the United States (Wellerstein Alex)(Pevná vazba)

The first full history of US nuclear secrecy, from its origins in the late 1930s to our post-Cold War present. The American atomic bomb was born in secrecy. From the moment scientists first conceived of its possibility to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and beyond, there were efforts to

Business Statistics of the United States 2017 - Patterns of Economic Change(Pevná vazba)

Business Statistics of the United States is a comprehensive and practical collection of data from as early as 1890 that reflects the nation's economic performance. It provides over 80 years of annual, quarterly, and monthly data in industrial and demographic detail including key indicators such as:

How to Hide an Empire - A Short History of the Greater United States (Immerwahr Daniel)(Paperback / softback)

A provocative and absorbing history of the United States' New York TimesThe United States denies having dreams of empire. We know America has spread its money, language and culture across the world, but we still think of it as a contained territory, framed by Canada above, Mexico below, and

Folktales of America: Stockings of Buttermilk, and Other Traditional Stories from the United States of America (Philip Neil)(Pevná vazba)

This exhilarating book brings together some of the best classic stories told in the United States. Many of the tales were brought to the USA from Europe, and their origins can be traced in English, Scottish, Irish, French, Spanish or German tradition. But wherever they spring from, the tales are

Crime in the United States 2020, 14th Edition (Hertz Hattis Shana)(Pevná vazba)

Crime in the United States contains findings from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the offenses known to law enforcement and released annually. This reference is the most comprehensive official compilation of crime statistics in the United States and is an important addition to your

Cuba: An American History (Ferrer Ada)(Pevná vazba)

An epic, sweeping history of Cuba and its complex and intimate ties to the United States--from before the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the present day--written by one of the world's leading historians of Cuba. In Cuba, the passing of Fidel Castro from this world and of Ra l Castro from power

Between Families and Frankenstein: The Politics of Egg Donation in the United States (Heidt-Forsythe Erin)(Pevná vazba)

Sighted Sub, Sank Same: The United States Navy's Air Campaign Against the U-Boat (Carey Alan C.)(Pevná vazba)

A narrative history of the United States naval air operations against German U-Boats and Italian submarines in the Atlantic and Caribbean, 1941-45.Sighted Sub, Sank Same examines the United States Naval air campaign against German U-boats prowling for allied merchant shipping traversing the waters

The United States of Cocktails: Recipes, Tales, and Traditions from All 50 States (and the District of Columbia) (Bartels Brian)(Pevná vazba)

An exploration of the beloved cocktails, spirits, and bars that define each state in America The United States of Cocktails is a celebration of the cocktail history of every state in America. After traveling around this great nation and sampling many of the drinks on offer, cocktail authority Brian

Shattered Consensus: The Rise and Decline of America's Postwar Political Order (Piereson James)(Pevná vazba)

The United States has been shaped by three sweeping political revolutions: Jefferson's 'revolution of 1800,' the Civil War, and the New Deal. Each of these upheavals concluded with lasting institutional and cultural adjustments that set the stage for a new phase of political and economic