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Self-Elected - How to Put Justice Over Profit and Soar in Business (Hardcover): Lisa Wise Self-Elected - How to Put Justice Over Profit and Soar in Business (Hardcover)
Lisa Wise
R733 Discovery Miles 7 330 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Etta Lemon - The Woman Who Saved the Birds (Paperback): Tessa Boase Etta Lemon - The Woman Who Saved the Birds (Paperback)
Tessa Boase
R312 Discovery Miles 3 120 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Read the fascinating story of one of the greatest unsung figures of the nature conservation movement, founder of the RSPB and icon of early animal rights activism, Etta Lemon. A heroine for our times, Etta Lemon campaigned for fifty years against the worldwide slaughter of birds for extravagantly feathered hats. Her legacy is the RSPB, grown from an all-female pressure group of 1889 with the splendidly simple pledge: Wear No Feathers. Etta's long battle against 'murderous millinery' triumphed with the Plumage Act of 1921 - but her legacy has been eclipsed by the more glamorous campaign for the vote, led by the elegantly plumed Emmeline Pankhurst. This gripping narrative explores two formidable heroines and their rival, overlapping campaigns. Moving from the feather workers' slums to high society, from the first female political rally to the rise of the eco-feminist, it restores Etta Lemon to her rightful place in history - the extraordinary woman who saved the birds. ETTA LEMON was originally published in hardback in 2018 under the title of MRS PANKHURST'S PURPLE FEATHER. 'A great story of pioneering conservation.' KATE HUMBLE 'Quite brilliant. Meticulous and perceptive. A triumph of a book.' CHARLIE ELDER 'Shocking and entertaining. The surprising story of the campaigning women who changed Britain." VIRGINIA NICHOLSON 'A fascinating and moving story, vividly told.' JOHN CAREY 'A fascinating clash of two causes: rights for women and rights for birds to fly free not adorn suffragettes' hats. An illuminating story, provocative, well-researched and brilliantly told.' DIANA SOUHAMI

Defying the IRA? - Intimidation, coercion, and communities during the Irish Revolution (Hardcover): Brian Hughes Defying the IRA? - Intimidation, coercion, and communities during the Irish Revolution (Hardcover)
Brian Hughes
R1,704 Discovery Miles 17 040 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

An Open Access edition of this book is available on the Liverpool University Press website and the OAPEN library. This book examines the grass-roots relationship between the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and the civilian population during the Irish Revolution. It is primarily concerned with the attempts of the militant revolutionaries to discourage, stifle, and punish dissent among the local populations in which they operated, and the actions or inactions by which dissent was expressed or implied. Focusing on the period of guerilla war against British rule from c. 1917 to 1922, it uncovers the acts of 'everyday' violence, threat, and harm that characterized much of the revolutionary activity of this period. Moving away from the ambushes and assassinations that have dominated much of the discourse on the revolution, the book explores low-level violent and non-violent agitation in the Irish town or parish. The opening chapter treats the IRA's challenge to the British state through the campaign against servants of the Crown - policemen, magistrates, civil servants, and others - and IRA participation in local government and the republican counter-state. The book then explores the nature of civilian defiance and IRA punishment in communities across the island before turning its attention specifically to the year that followed the 'Truce' of July 1921. This study argues that civilians rarely operated at either extreme of a spectrum of support but, rather, in a large and fluid middle ground. Behaviour was rooted in local circumstances, and influenced by local fears, suspicions, and rivalries. IRA punishment was similarly dictated by community conditions and usually suited to the nature of the perceived defiance. Overall, violence and intimidation in Ireland was persistent, but, by some contemporary standards, relatively restrained. Additional resources supporting this book can be found on the Liverpool University Press Digital Collaboration Hub (https://liverpooluniversitypress.manifoldapp.org/projects/defying-the-ira)

Ten Days that Shook the World (Hardcover): John Reed Ten Days that Shook the World (Hardcover)
John Reed
R942 Discovery Miles 9 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Crucible of Revolutionary and Napoleonic Warfare and European Transitions to Modern Economic Growth (Hardcover): Patrick... The Crucible of Revolutionary and Napoleonic Warfare and European Transitions to Modern Economic Growth (Hardcover)
Patrick O'Brien
R4,399 Discovery Miles 43 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Historiographically this book rests on the fact that European transitions to modern economic growth were obstructed and promoted by the Revolution in France and 15 years of geopolitical conflict sustained by Napoleon in order to establish French Hegemony over the states and economies of Britain, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Portugal and overseas commerce. The chapters reveal that their authors concerns to analyse both the nature and significance of connections between geopolitical and economic forces lend coherence to a collaborative endeavour utilising comparative methods to address a mega question. What might be plausibly concluded about the economic costs and the benefits of this protracted conjuncture of Revolutionary and Napoleonic Warfare? Contributors are: Patrick Karl O'Brien, Loic Charles, Guillaume Daudin, Silvia Marzagalli, Marjolein 't Hart, Johan Joor, Mark Dincecco, Giovanni Federico, Leandro Prados de la Escosura, Carlos Santiago-Caballero, Cristina Moreira, Jaime Reis, Rita Martins de Sousa, and Peter M.Solar.

The French Revolution - A Captivating Guide to the Ten-Year Revolution in France and the Impact Made by Napoleon Bonaparte... The French Revolution - A Captivating Guide to the Ten-Year Revolution in France and the Impact Made by Napoleon Bonaparte (Hardcover)
Captivating History
R803 Discovery Miles 8 030 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Advocacy - The Companion Handbook (Hardcover): Steven Christianson Advocacy - The Companion Handbook (Hardcover)
Steven Christianson
R532 Discovery Miles 5 320 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Manifesto for New Social Movements - Equity, Access, & Empowerment (Hardcover): Cesar Augusto Rossatto Manifesto for New Social Movements - Equity, Access, & Empowerment (Hardcover)
Cesar Augusto Rossatto
R1,768 Discovery Miles 17 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The world is currently witnessing the emergence of a new context for education, labor, and transformative social movements. Global flows of people, capital, and energy increasingly define the world we live in. The multinational corporation, with its pursuit of ever-cheaper sources of labor and materials and its disregard for human life, is the dominant form of economic organization, where capital can cross borders, but people can't. Affirmative action, democracy, and human rights are moving in from the margins to challenge capitalist priorities of "efficiency", i.e. exploitation. In some places, the representatives of popular movements are actually taking the reins of state power. Across the globe new progressive movements are emerging to bridge national identities and boundaries, in solidarity with transnational class, gender, and ethnic struggles. At this juncture, educators have a key role to play. The ideology of market competition has become more entrenched in schools, even as opportunities for skilled employment diminish. We must rethink the relationship between schooling and labor, developing transnational pedagogies that draw upon the myriad social struggles shaping students' lives and communities. Critical educators need to connect with other social movements to put a radically democratic agenda, based on the principles of equity, access, and emancipation, at the center of educational praxis. Many countries in Latin America like in other continents are developing new alternatives for the reconstruction of social projects; these emerging sources of hope are the central focus of this book. Major historical change always starts with people's social movement. Democracy can be one of the best political and social systems in the world but for it to work entails the sustainable participation of citizens. Above all, it requires that people be informed and critically educated since the quality of democracy depends on quality of education. There are 2 kinds of power: money and people. If people exercise their agency, they can be more powerful than money. There are some organizing principles of social movements, as: "don't do for others what they should do for themselves." Saul Alinsky wrote: Rules for Radicals: A pragmatic primer for realistic radicals; Mary Rogers: Cold Anger: A story of faith and power politics; Michael Gecan: Going Public: An organizer's guide to citizen action; and Ernesto Cortez's, Industrial Area Foundation, are all great sources for organized activism that do work. I put some of these principles to the test and they produced positive results, I was a founder and president of a union at my university and I lived my whole life as an activist and learned that, we can do more together than alone. Now we also have a new digital war with the Cambridge Analitica and Breitbart's fake news manipulation; however, we also have social-justice hacktivism to counter act it, as well as other democratic social media venues that critical thinkers and activist use. The chapters in this book demonstrate the importance of widening and diversifying social movements, at the same time, emphasizes the need to build cohesive alliances among all the different fronts. What some people think is "impossible" can become a transformed reality, for those who dare attempt changing the world as global citizens.

Workers' Self-Management in Argentina - Contesting Neo-Liberalism by Occupying Companies, Creating Cooperatives, and... Workers' Self-Management in Argentina - Contesting Neo-Liberalism by Occupying Companies, Creating Cooperatives, and Recuperating Autogestion (Hardcover)
Marcelo Vieta
R7,217 Discovery Miles 72 170 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In Workers' Self-Management in Argentina, Marcelo Vieta homes in on the history, consolidation, and socio-political dimensions of Argentina's empresas recuperadas por sus trabajadores (worker-recuperated enterprises), a worker-led company occupation movement that has surged since the turn-of-the-millennium and the country's neo-liberal crisis.

Ordinary People, Extraordinary Actions - Refuge Through Activism at Ottawa's St. Joe's Parish (Hardcover): Stefanie... Ordinary People, Extraordinary Actions - Refuge Through Activism at Ottawa's St. Joe's Parish (Hardcover)
Stefanie Morris, Karina Juma, Meredith Terretta
R1,097 Discovery Miles 10 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

What motivates "ordinary people" to support refugees emotionally and financially? This is a timely question considering the number of displaced people in today's world is at an all-time high. To help counter this crisis, it is imperative for the Canadian government to determine which policies encourage volunteers to welcome asylum seekers, and which ones must be reviewed. Ordinary People, Extraordinary Actions relates the story of the St. Joseph's Parish Refugee Outreach Committee over its thirty years in action, revealing how seemingly small decisions and actions have led to significant changes in policies and in people's lives-and how they can do so again in the future. By helping readers-young and old, secular and faith-oriented-understand what drives individuals and communities to welcome refugees with open hearts and open arms, the authors hope to inspire people across Canada and beyond its borders to strengthen our collective willingness and ability to offer refuge as a lifesaving protection for those who need it.

The Coveted Recipe (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition): Astrida Barbins-Stahnke The Coveted Recipe (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
Astrida Barbins-Stahnke
R799 Discovery Miles 7 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Political, Economic, and Social Factors Affecting the Development of Russian Statehood - Emerging Research and Opportunities... Political, Economic, and Social Factors Affecting the Development of Russian Statehood - Emerging Research and Opportunities (Hardcover)
Bogdan Ershov, Natalia Muhina, Igor Ashmarov
R4,691 Discovery Miles 46 910 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The historical development of Russia remains one of the most unique yet ambiguous timelines in the realm of political science and sociology. Understanding the state of culture as a single, dynamic, and interrelated phenomenon is a vital component regarding the memoirs of this prominent nation. Political, Economic, and Social Factors Affecting the Development of Russian Statehood: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a collection of innovative research on the historical aspects of the formation of the political system in Russia and proposes directions for the further development of modern Russian statehood. While highlighting topics including socio-politics, Soviet culture, and capitalization, this book is ideally designed for economists, government officials, policymakers, historians, diplomats, intelligence specialists, political analysts, professors, students, and professionals seeking current research on the history of public administration in Russia.

The Culper Ring - A Captivating Guide to George Washington's Spy Ring and its Impact on the American Revolution... The Culper Ring - A Captivating Guide to George Washington's Spy Ring and its Impact on the American Revolution (Hardcover)
Captivating History
R800 Discovery Miles 8 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
People to Know in Black History & Beyond (Vol. 2) - Recognizing the Heroes and Sheroes Who Make the Grade (Hardcover): Doctor... People to Know in Black History & Beyond (Vol. 2) - Recognizing the Heroes and Sheroes Who Make the Grade (Hardcover)
Doctor Bob Lee
R1,452 Discovery Miles 14 520 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Cyber Weapons of Mass Psychological Destruction - and the People Who Use Them (Hardcover): Vikram Sethi Cyber Weapons of Mass Psychological Destruction - and the People Who Use Them (Hardcover)
Vikram Sethi
R1,254 Discovery Miles 12 540 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Political Theology of Climate Change (Paperback): Michael S. Northcott A Political Theology of Climate Change (Paperback)
Michael S. Northcott
R610 Discovery Miles 6 100 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Northcott constructs a new political theology of climate change that acknowledges the role of borders in the constitution of the nations, and their providential ordering under God as assemblies of persons who recognise particular duties to each other within those borders.

The Humanitarian Civilian - How the Idea of Distinction Circulates Within and Beyond International Humanitarian Law... The Humanitarian Civilian - How the Idea of Distinction Circulates Within and Beyond International Humanitarian Law (Hardcover)
Rebecca Sutton
R3,344 Discovery Miles 33 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In international humanitarian law (IHL), the principle of distinction delineates the difference between the civilian and the combatant, and it safeguards the former from being intentionally targeted in armed conflicts. This monograph explores the way in which the idea of distinction circulates within, and beyond, IHL. Taking a bottom-up approach, the multi-sited study follows distinction across three realms: the kinetic realm, where distinction is in motion in South Sudan; the pedagogical realm, where distinction is taught in civil-military training spaces in Europe; and the intellectual realm, where distinction is formulated and adjudicated in Geneva and the Hague. Directing attention to international humanitarian actors, the book shows that these actors seize upon signifiers of 'civilianness' in everyday practice. To safeguard their civilian status, and to deflect any qualities of 'combatantness' that might affix to them, humanitarian actors strive to distinguish themselves from other international actors in their midst. The latter include peacekeepers working for the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), and soldiers who deploy with NATO missions. Crucially, some of the distinctions enacted cut along civilian-civilian lines, suggesting that humanitarian actors are longing for something more than civilian status - the 'civilian plus'. This special status presents a paradox: the appeal to the 'civilian plus' undermines general civilian protection, yet as the civilian ideal becomes increasingly beleaguered, a special civilian status appears ever more desirable. However disruptive these practices may be to the principle of distinction in IHL, the monograph emphasizes that even at the most normative level there is no bright line distinction to be found.

Again With One Voice - British Songs of Political Reform, 1768 to 1868 (Hardcover): Dick Holdstock Again With One Voice - British Songs of Political Reform, 1768 to 1868 (Hardcover)
Dick Holdstock
R832 Discovery Miles 8 320 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Confessions of Nat Turner (Hardcover): Nat Turner The Confessions of Nat Turner (Hardcover)
Nat Turner
R597 Discovery Miles 5 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Intrepid Patriot - Captain Jacob Milligan of the South Carolina Navy - The American Revolution (Hardcover): Scott Gabrielson The Intrepid Patriot - Captain Jacob Milligan of the South Carolina Navy - The American Revolution (Hardcover)
Scott Gabrielson
R1,309 Discovery Miles 13 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Hanukkah - The Real Story (Hardcover): Paul Harris Hanukkah - The Real Story (Hardcover)
Paul Harris; Illustrated by Vashaun Harris
R565 Discovery Miles 5 650 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Next Great Crusade of Our Time (Hardcover): Michael P. Wright The Next Great Crusade of Our Time (Hardcover)
Michael P. Wright
R612 Discovery Miles 6 120 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Raw Thought, Raw Nerve - Inside the Mind of Aaron Swartz: not-for-profit - revised fourth edition (Hardcover): Aaron Swartz Raw Thought, Raw Nerve - Inside the Mind of Aaron Swartz: not-for-profit - revised fourth edition (Hardcover)
Aaron Swartz
R912 Discovery Miles 9 120 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Ask a Suffragist - Stories and Wisdom from America's First Feminists (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print... Ask a Suffragist - Stories and Wisdom from America's First Feminists (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
April Young Bennett
R807 Discovery Miles 8 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Woo! - Strange Happenings at the Windmill and Other Tangential Rants (Hardcover): Dave Thomson Woo! - Strange Happenings at the Windmill and Other Tangential Rants (Hardcover)
Dave Thomson
R710 Discovery Miles 7 100 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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