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Develops a novel theoretical framework that traces the connection between war preparation and changes in state-society relations, and applies that framework to Egypt from 1952 to 1977 and Israel from 1948 through 1977. This title addresses major issues in international relations, comparative politics, and Middle Eastern studies.

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Helps civilian and military leaders, opinion makers, scholars, and interested citizens come to grips with the realities of the 21st-century global security arena by dissecting lessons from both the past and the present.

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Despite the attractiveness of the idea, U.S. soft power is an unreliable source of influence in world politics. This book examines the lack of U.S. soft power influence, finding that target countries do not consider the attractiveness of the United States when deciding to participate in military interventions abroad.

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Confronting Todays Issues is devoted to innovative but still practical, field-tested advice that current and prospective educational leaders.

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In our globally interconnected world, tyrants are no longer dangerous solely to their subjects and neighbors, but to all. Motivated by the reentry of tyranny into political discourse and political action, this work compares ancient and contemporary accounts of tyranny in an effort to find responses to political dilemmas and enduring truths.

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In a field over-saturated with research on global cities and megacities, this is the first academic book to analyze specifically small cities and regions in New England. The book contains contributions from sociologists, anthropologists, historians, political scientists, politicians, grassroots leaders, and urban/regional planners.

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Since the very beginning, Confucianism has been troubled by a serious gap between its political ideals and the reality of societal circumstances. Contemporary Confucians must develop a viable method of governance that can retain the spirit of the Confucian ideal while tackling problems arising from nonideal modern situations. The best way to meet t

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For much of the twentieth century, Confucianism was condemned by Westerners and East Asians alike as antithetical to modernity. This book shows how classical Confucian theory - with its emphasis on family ties, self-improvement, education, and the social good - is highly relevant to the pressing dilemmas.

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Based on elite interviews, survey research, and content analysis of legislative debates and public school textbooks, this study makes a much-needed empirical contribution to the largely theoretical debate about the political effects of Confucianism.

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Confucius in the Technology Realm is a ground-breaking new approach to the dynamic world of Education Technology. In this work, the author has decided to soften on structure and focus on art - to take a philosophical approach to the planning and management of the chaotic and ever-changing realm of Educational Technology.

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Confucius in the Technology Realm is a ground-breaking new approach to the dynamic world of Education Technology. In this work, the author has decided to soften on structure and focus on art - to take a philosophical approach to the planning and management of the chaotic and ever-changing realm of Educational Technology.

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Explores significance Confucius' philosophy has for Western education systems today. This title also explores the significance for western liberal/democratic educational systems of the philosophy of Confucius.

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Best buds DJ and Parker cannot wait to read their original spooky story - until - one of their props seems all too real! Could the clown curse be more than a fictitious tale

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Misunderstanding turns to mystery and terror for DJ and Parker! It takes a lesson from an older sister to calm these charmingly confused dudes. Duh!

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Chilling Tales are the perfect pairing for a winter day! Join DJ and Parker as they solve spooky mysteries AND learn about language. This book includes two engaging stories, as well as a multitude of learning activities!

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In this cautionary tale of girl-meets-boy-then-stuff-happens, a good woman falls under the spell of a charming but abusive man, and a toxic relationship ensues. Told from the heroine's four decades of retrospect, this memoir is one of entanglement, extrication and self-discovery.

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The first comprehensive account of the DRC's turbulent post-Congo Wars history and its contemporary political situation.

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The first comprehensive account of the DRC's turbulent post-Congo Wars history and its contemporary political situation.

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