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Introduction

Introduction

From: Rwanda and the New Scramble for Africa

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 In the introduction, Robert Philpot reflects on the upcoming twentieth anniversary of the shooting down of the Rwandan president’s plane which triggered war, destruction, and massacres in … 16 $1.60 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: Motherhood, The Mother of All Sexism

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 An introduction by the author that outlines the goals of and context for this book. 13 $1.30 Add
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Introduction

From: Scandinavian Common Sense

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 The introduction outlines the book’s goal of examining the strengths of the Nordic model by studying and evaluating the strengths of these countries’ public policies; it states that … ; ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: The Franz Boas Enigma

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 On Franz Boas, his research, and pivotal role in the history of science and anthropology. His publications provide us two-fold insights: an understanding of the scientific stimuli the young Boas … 9 $0.90 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: Washington's Long War on Syria

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 From 1963 onward, Syrian governments in which Ba’ath Arab Socialist Party members Hafez al-Assad and his son Bashar played principal roles, were committed to the Arab nationalist values of … 28 $2.80 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: Montreal, City of Secrets

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Introduction

Introduction

From: The Einstein File

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 Introduction. 6 $0.60 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: Storming the Old Boys’ Citadel

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 The introduction provides a brief history of architecture in the United States and Canada, the evolution of the laws, regulations, and standards that shaped modern architecture. It then provides … ; 22 $2.20 Add
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Introduction and Prologue

Introduction and Prologue

From: A Distinct Alien Race

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 A personal introduction to the topic, some broad context and history, and some definitions. 28 $2.80 Add
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Inuit Tales and Lexicon, Arctic Ice and Climate, 1887-1894: Assessing Culture, Language, and Nature / Lasting Contributions by Franz Boas: Knowledge, Science, and Universality of Equality

Inuit Tales and Lexicon, Arctic Ice and Climate, 1887-1894: Assessing Culture, Language, and Nature / Lasting Contributions by Franz Boas: Knowledge, Science, and Universality of Equality

Chapters 11 and 12

From: The Franz Boas Enigma

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 Chapter 11 details how Boas continued the study Inuit language, tales, and beliefs and continued to publish studies and give lectures. Chapter 12 looks at the character of Franz Boas and his … 17 $1.70 Add
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Invasion? What Invasion?

Invasion? What Invasion?

From: Rwanda and the New Scramble for Africa

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 In Chapter 1, Philpot challenges the notion that the Rwandan Patriotic Front under its leadership of the current Rwandan President Paul Kagame– who, along with many fellow officers was … 22 $2.20 Add
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Involved Dads

Involved Dads

Obstacles and Prejudice

From: Motherhood, The Mother of All Sexism

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 This chapter explores the expectations and social constructions that constrain and shame involved fathers. I discusses barriers to fathers taking paternity leave, the established perceived role … 28 $2.80 Add
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It Shall be Called a Plane Crash

It Shall be Called a Plane Crash

From: Rwanda and the New Scramble for Africa

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 In Chapter 6, Philpot discusses the April 6th 1994 assassinations of two African presidents, Juvenal Habyarimana of Rwanda and Cyprien Ntaryamira of Burundi, looking at how these assassinations … 11 $1.10 Add
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It's Still Taking Us Too Long to Catch Up

It’s Still Taking Us Too Long to Catch Up

From: Let's Move On

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 Okalik discusses language in terms of education, services, and legal documents. He also speaks about the importance of consulting elders, taking feedback, and his vision of Nunavut’s future … 9 $0.90 Add
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Jefferson Davis in Montreal

Jefferson Davis in Montreal

From: Montreal, City of Secrets

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 This chapter focuses on the settlement of Jefferson Davis and his family in Montreal. ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Jews Win a Victory Thanks to the Patriotes: The Laws of 1831–32

Jews Win a Victory Thanks to the Patriotes: The Laws of 1831–32

From: The First Jews in North America

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 Tha author discusses his archival research into the Hart family and uncovering fascinating Jewish historical documents as well as expands upon records of early Jewish settlement and history in … 27 $2.70 Add