books by Lynne Rienner Publishers     books:       The Nation-State and Global Order: A Historical Introduction to Contemporary Politics2 reviews Walter C. Opello, Stephen J. Rosow Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2004 Nation State: A New Perspective This book opened up my eyes to the fascinating history of the Nation-State - a long brutal journey from Ancient Rome to the Gulf War. Many knowledgeable people, like myself, presume that the Nation-State with political sovereignty has always existed, or learning the history is not of political importance. But after examining this book, it becomes evident just how relevant this topic is to ...             US National Security: Policymakers, Processes and Politics2 reviews Sam C. Sarkesian, John Allen Williams, ... Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2007 Excellent national security resource This book provides enough detail on each selected topic to provide more than adequate information for professionals, students, and those interested in U.S. National Security. Chapters are easy to read, and full of charts, diagrams, and tables to ensure the reader understands and comprehends the information being presented. This is a highly recommended source.             Men in the Sun and Other Palestinian Stories19 reviews Ghassan Kanafani Lynne Rienner Publishers, 1998 Compelling tales of the Palestinian diaspora Ghassan Kanafani was born in 1936 in Acre, northern Palestine, and his family was among the Palestinian diaspora of 1948. Kanafani became a leading member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, but since his assassination in 1972 (in a car bomb most probably the handiwork of the Mossud) Kanafani's impact as a writer has grown so that by now his literary fiction is a much greater ...             Warlord Politics and African States3 reviews William Reno Lynne Rienner Publishers, 1999 Clear, detailed, interesting, original. In the midst of my research on timber Liberia, I was told that the only person who really knew what was going on in West Africa was William Reno, assistant professor at the University of Florida. When I called him to ask for information, he told me about the book that he published just this year. I tracked it down in the library, and was very relieved (after much fruitless searching) to find a ...             The World Since 1945: A History Of International Relations6 reviews Wayne C. McWilliams, Harry Piotrowski Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2005 Nice Overview of Modern History A great book which introduces the reader to history starting from World War II. Covers topics from the nuclear arms race to the creation of the European Union. Very engaging book and not boring like many others. Pick this one up.             Arabian Love Poems: Full Arabic and English Texts (Three Continents Press)14 reviews Nizar Qabbani, Bassam K. Frangieh, ... Lynne Rienner Publishers, 1998 Beautiful collection of poetry I greatly admire Nizar Kabbani's work and am heartened to have such a treasury of his work at my fingertips. The poems are presented both in hand-written Arabic on one page as well as in translated English on the other, which is very helpful to me as a student of Arabic. Nizar Kabbani viewed the treatment of women and sexuality in general in the Arab world as key to social liberation and his ...             Palestine's Children: Returning to Haifa & Other Stories5 reviews Ghassan Kanafani, Barbara Harlow, ... Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2000 The Palestinian Struggle 1936-1967 Palestine's Children: Returning to Haifa and other Stories, Ghassan Kaffani's compilation of short stories, chronicles "the political, social, and human realities . . . mark[ing] significant moments in the twentieth-century history of Palestinians" between the years of 1936 and 1967 (Kanafani, 14). Within this area of Palestinian history, the particular issues addressed in these stories fall ...             Understanding Contemporary Africa (Understanding: Introductions to the States & Regions of the Contemporary ...3 reviews Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2006 An Excellent Introduction to a Fascinating Continent I loved this book. It's extremely well-written, sensitive, and demonstrates a wealth of knowledge about African cultures, politics, religions, economies, gender relations, and, in one of the best chapters in the book, literature. You don't often see such a skillful sketch of the impressive African novels and poems that have been written in the past few generations. This is the perfect book ...             The Ticos: Culture and Social Change in Costa Rica9 reviews Mavis Hiltunen Biesanz, Richard Biesanz, ... Lynne Rienner Publishers, 1998 The Ticos: Culture and Social Change in Costa Rica After spending a month in Costa Rica, traveling with Ticos from farm to farm. I read this book when I came back to the states, it filled in so many gaps in my experience as well explained local customs in a more formal sense. Its great introduction to Costa Rican history, government, local mores and customs.             Nervous Conditions38 reviews Tsitsi Dangarembga Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2004 Don't be deceived by the simple appearance of this work! I recently read To Kill a Mockingbird, and it reminded me in many ways of this novel. Both are bildungsromans, told from the perspective of a young female protagonist. Both are marked by a gentle irony- Scout's descriptions of her schooling in the 1930's American South are paralleled by Tambu's description of Doris, the white woman who is shamed into paying for her education ("She patted me on ...             The Black Academic's Guide to Winning Tenure--Without Losing Your Soul4 reviews Kerry Ann Rockquemore, Tracey Laszloffy Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2008 Excellent Book! There are few book that are must-reads. That will help you to navigate the minefield of earning tenure and surviving the madness of being a person of color in the academy. This is one of those rare gems that will help you to anticipate the challenges and to remind you that you are not in this struggle alone, others understand, and have succeeded. I give this book my highest recommendation.             African Development: Making Sense of the Issues and Actors5 reviews Todd J. Moss Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2007 Smartest survey book out there This book sets out to "provide some of the basic information about development in sub-Saharan Africa to smooth the progress of further study." That's exactly what you get: not 'the answers', but an extremely clear, thorough, and sure-handed guide to all the right questions. No better such guide exists. If you're looking for the smart person's entry point, this is it. If you're an experienced ...             Making Sense Of International Relations Theory2 reviews Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2005 Excellent, well-designed text on IR theory The author has provided something that the increasingly complex field of international relations theory badly needed: a demonstration of how alternative theories address a single case study. The case study is the US/NATO intervention in Kossovo in 1999, and it lends itself nicely to analysis from the Realist, Liberal, Marxist/Neo-Marxist, Constructivist, and English School approaches...and, ...             Understanding the Contemporary Middle East3 reviews Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2008 Presents complex reality in layman's terms Now in its second edition, Understanding the Contemporary Middle East is an anthlogy of essays by learned authors offering introductions to help lay readers and scholars better comprehend the history, geography, politcs, and culture of Middle Eastern societies. From the historical and modern-day role of religion in Middle Eastern society, to the role of women, the structure of politics, and the ...             African Guerrillas: Raging Against the Machine1 review Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2007 continental turbulence The subtitle is a play on the US rock band, Rage Against the Machine. But the tone is quite sombre. In chapter after depressing chapter, country after country is looked at, where internal conflict is currently brewing. Liberia. Ivory Coast. Congo. Uganda. Sudan. Senegal. Angola. Had the editors more time or funding, they could surely have added extra chapters for other nations. The causes of ...             Introducing Global Issues4 reviews Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2008 Interesting, Entertaining, & Useful Helpful in the classroom and for general knowledge about contemporary world issues. I really enjoy this book.             Understanding Development: Theory and Practice in the Third World2 reviews John Rapley Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2007 excelent This books covers a vast scope of development theory. It analyzes the failure of state-run economy and success/failure of IMF/WB neorealism. This is an essential book for someone studying economic development and/or structural adjustment.             The European Union: Readings on the Theory and Practice of European Integration3 reviews Brent F. and Alexander Stubb Nelsen Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2003 Brent Nelsen is a Norse God! Wow! This man knows how to write a book on EU law! No one captures the flair and significance of Europe like he does. The chapter on "The Tragedy of Europe" brought tears to my eyes. Why did they not listen?! Why did this have to happen! Nelsen knows and he tells you. I recommend this book to all, not just Norse love gods, but to all humanity!             Elusive Equality: Women's Rights, Public Policy, and the Law Susan Gluck Mezey Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2003 All men may be created equal in the United States - but more than 30 years after Congress proposed the Equal Rights Amendment, can the same be said for women? Elusive Equality offers a clear understanding of how government institutions - the executive branch, Congress, and state legislatures, as well as the federal courts - affect the legal status of women. Surveying the judicial and public policy issues central to the identification - and ...             Understanding Contemporary China3 reviews Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2008 Enhanced with maps, tables, statistics, and photography Compiled and edited by Robert E. Gamer (Professor of Political Science, University of Missouri-Kansas City) Understanding Contemporary China offers an impressive and diverse body of contemporary scholarship focused upon economic, political, social, cultural, geographic, literary, environmental, and historical aspects of China. Enhanced with maps, tables, statistics, and photography, Understanding ...              search for books academic, against, children, conditions, contemporary, continents, development, equality, european, guerrillas, historical, integration, international, introducing, introduction, introductions, machine, nation-state, national, palestine, palestinian, policymakers, politics, practice, processes, readings, relations, returning, security, understanding books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen toys & games: The Sneaky Snacky Squirrel Game (Windows) home  impressum - about us