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Academic study.......2007-05-14
Author takes a fascinating story and dries it out into a less-than-stimulating biography. General Butler deserves better than this
great book.......2007-03-08
If you like this book, you'll love The Plot to Seize the White House, which just came out from Skyhorse Publishing. General Smedley Butler is an amazing character.
How Smedley Butler saved America!.......2007-03-02
If you are interested in Smedley Butler, don't miss the book The Plot to Seize the White House by Jules Archer.
war is for big business.......2006-07-19
anyone who questions the validity of going to war needs to read this book.
A terse biography of a great American.......2006-05-18
Smedley Butler was a great American, a two-time Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, a General in the Marine Corps, and, in retirement, an articulate and famous pacifist, who could not be dismissed as effeminate or ignorant. His life is worth examining, particularly by anyone in the military.
Butler was also a skein of contradictions: a Marine from a Quaker family, a general who joined the Marines as a private, a critic of politics in the military whose congressman father just happened to oversee the department of the Navy, a soldier who spent most of his days maintaining order in America's colonies, official and otherwise, who then went to vehemently condemn the deployment of American troops overseas, and perhaps most importantly, a soldier who inspired fierce loyalty. This list could go on and on.
Unfortunately this biography reads like a police report and not like a measured and analytical examination of a truly fascinating American. Butler was a great man who deserves a much better biography. (Un)fortunately court historians who write popular political hagiographies seem to eschew the lives of quixotic Marines, however impressive, interesting, and instructive their lives may have been.
As there are not that many biographies of Butler extant, this one may well be worth reading for the facts, but do not expect greatness from this book.
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If the nuclear balance of terror helped maintain the 'long peace' between the united States and the Soviet Union during the Cold Ware, will the spread of nuclear weapons to new states also help stabilize international relations in the future? In this increasingly complex world, how do issues such as global terrorism, missile defense, and the Indian-Pakistani conflict factor into the decisions states make about nuclear weapons?
In The Spread of Nuclear Weapons: A Debate Renewed, two major international relations scholars resume their well-known dialogue about these important questions, as well as others. Kenneth Waltz, the dean of realist theory in international relations, expands on his argument that "more may be better," contending that new nuclear states will use their acquired nuclear capabilities to deter threats and preserve peace. Scott Sagan, the leading proponent of organizational theories in international politics, continues to make the counterpoint that "more will be worse": novice nuclear states lack adequate organizational controls over their new weapons, which makes for a high risk of either deliberate of accidental nuclear war.
The global community has long been fascinated by—as well as terrified of—nuclear weapons. This short and engaging book is required reading for citizens and statesmen, as well as scholars and students.
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The best.......2007-01-11
Certainly the best debate ever produced about the existence of nuclear weapons and its distribution around the world. Highly recomended!
Simple debate, tremendous consequences.......2003-02-17
This books puts together two colliding authors on whether the proliferation of nuclear weapons is a good idea or not. Waltz, one fo the premier figures of realpolitik, argues (brilliantly, even though I disagree with him) that proliferation is a good idea. Sagan argues there are too many organizational risks in the proliferation system.
The two present their arguments, and then respond to each other's argument. It is a fascinating argument, one that can be discussed in 1000 pages, but the authors do a tremendous job of synthesizing it and pointing out the major strenghts and weaknesses of each other's argument. In today's world, where we are willing to go to war to prevent proliferation, it is useful to take a step back and really understand what the main problems arising by proliferation are.
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The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, in the hands of both states and terrorist networks, is considered by many to be the greatest threat to global security today. Contemporary Nuclear Debates discusses the key issues surrounding that threat.
The book is divided into four parts. Part I, "US National Missile Defense: When and How?" presents an overview of the missile defense debate and examines the merits of different deployment systems, such as sea-based, space-based, and boost-phase. Part II, "Global Perceptions of Missile Defense," goes beyond the standard debate about the risks and benefits of missile defenses to examine the specific potential reactions of major countries, including China, India, Iran, Japan, and Russia. Part III, "Do Arms Races Matter Anymore?" asks which countries, if any, have the capability to conduct an arms race with the United States, whether any country would choose to do so, and what weapons a country might build in response to a US missile defense deployment. Part IV, "Is Arms Control Dead?" discusses the circumstances under which arms control is useful today, new principles upon which it can be based, and new visions for its future.
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a still-dominant US.......2006-07-04
In light of current events in Iran and North Korea, this book is certainly germane. It asks in part what types of arms races might occur between the US and other countries, and who those might be. What is striking about the book is how dominant the US is, compared to the Cold War, when there was a real feeling that it might not be able to maintain a parity with the Soviets.
Of the countries discussed, only the Russians have the ability to destroy the US. And the book helps keep this in perspective, when considering the capabilities of so-called rogue nations, or those of terrorist groups.
On the topic of being able to intercept a few incoming ballistic missiles, there is sadly little substantive detail about the American ability. Highly classified. Still, hundreds of billions of dollars must have been spent since Reagan began SDI. It would be nice to have some accurate inkling of what all that money bought.
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The Current Debate on Missile Defense
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The gripping and inspiring story of two extraordinary women--from their imprisonment by the Taliban to their rescue by U.S. Special Forces.
When Dayna Curry and Heather Mercer arrived in Afghanistan, they had come to help bring a better life and a little hope to some of the poorest and most oppressed people in the world. Within a few months, their lives were thrown into chaos as they became pawns in historic international events. They were arrested by the ruling Taliban government for teaching about Christianity to the people with whom they worked. In the middle of their trial, the events of September 11, 2001, led to the international war on terrorism, with the Taliban a primary target. While many feared Curry and Mercer could not survive in the midst of war, Americans nonetheless prayed for their safe return, and in November their prayers were answered.
In Prisoners of Hope, Dayna Curry and Heather Mercer tell the story of their work in Afghanistan, their love for the people they served, their arrest, trial, and imprisonment by the Taliban, and their rescue by U.S. Special Forces. The heart of the book will discuss how two middle-class American women decided to leave the comforts of home in exchange for the opportunity to serve the disadvantaged, and how their faith motivated them and sustained them through the events that followed. Their story is a magnificent narrative of ordinary women caught in extraordinary circumstances as a result of their commitment to serve the poorest and most oppressed women and children in the world. This book will be inspiring to those who seek a purpose greater than themselves.
From the Hardcover edition.
Customer Reviews:
Okay........2007-05-12
This was an interesting story about two Christian, foreign aid workers in Kabul, Afghanistan. I appreciated the background on what got them to Kabul and also the descriptions of their trials and frustrations while in captivity. Too often I've read bios or diarires that depict everything as "pie in the sky". Few people live that kind of life, so I appreciate it when people can be true, even if it means not being portrayed in a positive light. My biggest complaint about the book is its stilted language. For example, the use of "I was not" instead of "I wasn't" or "I did not" instead of "I didn't". This book was written in a conversational tone, though every time a contraction wasn't used when it should have been, it jumped off the page at me. It was distracting. Also, it would have been nice to have gotten more about their interactions with their fellow captives. This isn't a page turner. But it is an interesting story of faith put to the test and lived out in extreme circumstances.
Loved it!.......2007-03-02
I do a lot of reading, and was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. It is very well written and does a good job of showing the reader what daily life was like for those living in Afghanistan. I appreciated the honesty, and the portrait of faith displayed by these courageous, Godly ladies!
Haiku Review--Prisoners of Hope.......2006-12-31
Dayna and Heather
think they'll die a martyr's death
for talkin' 'bout Christ.
Well-told story of arrest and rescue in Afghanistan.......2006-10-15
Heather Mercer and Dayna Curry were Christian humanitarian aide workers in Kabul, Afghanistan, who had been arrested by the Taliban shortly before September 11th for proselytizing the Christian faith. Their 105-day detainment captured the attention of this nation as well as the attention of the world. This is the story of their arrest, imprisonment, and rescue (with assistance from freelance writer Stacy Mattingly).
I initially approached this book with low expectations. The previous reviews were mixed while I imagined that this book was a "rush job," one that was taken to press as quickly as possible while people still remembered who they were. To my surprise, the book was excellent! The book is divided into four parts (further divided into chapters). Part One is brief autobiography of Mercer and Curry and their pre-arrest activity in Afghanistan. It was interesting to read what an aide worker actually does and the description of Afghanistan culture under the Taliban captivated me. Part Two is about their time at their first prison, "Reform School" in Kabul. Here, they describe their conditions (relatively mild compared to those of Afghan prisoners--the world was watching), their interrogations, and the realization that they would be tried in Taliban court (and the Taliban would seek the death penalty). Part Three concerned itself with Curry and Mercer's time at their second and third prisons, their eyewitness accounts of attacks on Kabul from the Northern Alliance and the United States, and the increasing anxious actions of their Taliban captors. Part Four deals with their liberation at the hands of the Northern Alliance, their "hiding out" in a wealthy Afghani's compound, and their rescue by the United States military.
Positive aspects of this book included the story itself: fast paced and actually suspenseful (even though I know how it would turn out). Descriptions of the culture were fascinating and the descriptions of the various people they met also made for enjoyable reading. They appeared candid about their experience as well. They didn't necessarily try to put themselves in the best light, but referenced Heather Mercer's stress-fatigue and deteriorating mental state, Dayna Curry's out-of-place concern for make-up, and fights that broke out among the women (two German and two Australian women were detained as well).
Negative aspects included the use of foreign words. I do not object to their use, but they were often defined once and then used as if the reader would remember what they mean. This reader, for one, didn't remember most of the terms. Another disappointment was the authors' portrayal of Jesus Christ. Jesus was only described twice as the one who takes the sins of the world away, once as the giver of eternal life, and never as God himself. However, he is frequently portrayed as the one who changes lives, heals souls, and is a faithful friend. While Jesus is faithful healer of bodies, souls, and relationships, all this stems from his forgiveness of sins by grace alone through faith alone. A testimony of their Christian faith being an important component of this book, Curry and Mercer should have worked harder to make the role of Christ in the Christian faith more clear.
Nevertheless, the negative aspects of this book do not outweigh the positive aspects. Even though the events are "ancient history" by modern American standards, the story is told very well. Highly recommended.
Arrogant and selfish.......2006-08-26
Read this book and see Christian zealotry at its worst. Let's see, we have two amazingly naive girls who want to help the needy and change the world. Hey, that's good. Hummm, well, there just are not enough needy folks here in the US, so let's be world travelers! Yeah, that's the ticket! More, let's go where it is illegal to preach our religion! Yes, let's live dangerously! More still, let's endanger folks who are so poor they consider clean water a gift and let's preach our illegal stuff to them. These two nitwits are shameful, silly, and - make no mistake - dangerous. Their selfish acts endangered innocent people - poor, destitute people. Sadly, when one considers that they were treated as "heroes" upon their rescue (which endangered military personnel), we are in bad shape and things are getting worse. Thank God that we are not a theocracy ............... yet.
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2 Books: 1) Prisoners of Hope: The Story of Our Captivity and Freedom in Afghanistan / 2) Let's Roll!: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage (Unboxed Set of Books)
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What is it really like to be a dog? Do animals experience emotions like pleasure, joy, and grief? Marc Bekoff's work draws world-wide attention for its originality and its probing into what animals think about and know as well as what they feel, what physical and mental skills they use to live successfully within their social community. Bekoff's work, whether addressed to scientists or the general public, demonstrates that investigations into animal thought, emotions, self-awareness, behavioral ecology, and conservation biology can be compassionate as well as scientifically rigorous.
In Animal Passions and Beastly Virtues, Bekoff brings together essays on his own ground-breaking research and on what scientists know about the remarkable range and flexibility of animal behavior. His fascinating and often amusing observations of dogs, wolves, coyotes, prairie dogs, elephants, and other animals playing, leaving and detecting scent-marks ("yellow snow"), solving problems, and forming friendships challenge the idea that science and the ethical treatment of animals are incompatible.
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This brief collection of cases is designed to help students and employees gain a hands-on understanding of gender issues in the workplace and to provide the necessary tools to handle those issues. Based on actual legal cases, nationally reported incidents, and personal interviews, the case studies in
Gender in the Workplace address the range and types of gender issues found in the workplace. Completely revised and updated, this
Second Edition provides a more international dimension to reinforce the varying impact of different cultures on gender issues.
New to the Second Edition:
- Develops critical thinking skills: A new “Critical Issues†section introduces students to cutting-edge thinking and thought-provoking research.
- Explores gender issues in a wide variety of organizations and in many cultures: Two new cases set outside the United States discuss how cultural settings can change the form of problems and the strategies for addressing them.
- Offers many new concrete examples of gender issues that arise in the workplace: New cases examine harassment in the military and “glass ceiling†issues as well as an updated look at gender stereotypes, promotion and benefits, career development, balancing work and family, sexual harassment, and much more!
Instructor’s Resources!
This helpful CD offers instructor notes, case overviews, learning objectives, teaching recommendations, and discussion questions for each chapter. Available upon request.
Intended Audience:
This text is intended as a supplement for courses in Management, Human Resources, Public Administration, Gender Studies, Industrial Psychology, Social Psychology, and Sociology of Work. It is also useful in consulting and training environments.
Customer Reviews:
Balanced Perspective.......2007-02-27
Great textbook to show all sides of gender in the workplace. Fresh approach and realistic, current issues are explored. Definitely one of the better texts I've read.
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Handbook Of Gender And Work (1-Off Series)
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The Cynical Americans: Living and Working in an Age of Discontent and Disillusion (Jossey Bass Business and Management Series)
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Provides a comprehensive analysis of cynicism in the workforce and tells how to identify and successfully combat it in organizations. Offers case studies of companies ranging from Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream to Unisys and Caterpillar Tractor to show how businesses of all types and sizes can effectively rebuild trust and restore confidence in organizational life.
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Title: A professional code of ethics and progress report: one university's approach to addressing disruptive behaviors in the classroom; Professors, like elementary school teachers, must deal with their share of childish behavior or see their teaching undermined.
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