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In the second sequel to 'Alien', Officer Ripley (Sigourney Weaver)
crash-lands on a mining colony planet worked by convicts. While
coping with the difficulties of being the only woman on a planet
populated by hardened criminals, Ripley comes across evidence that
her nemesis, the resilient alien, may have accompanied her there.
This fully updated fifth edition of An Introduction to African
Politics is an ideal textbook for those new to the study of this
fascinating continent. Charting trends in government over six
decades of the post-colonial era, the book tackles key questions
such as: How have African states made sense of their colonial
inheritance? How relevant are ethnic and religious identities? Why
have some states collapsed and others prospered? Why did the
one-party state fail? Why is contemporary Africa now dominated by
electoral authoritarian states, and not the multi-party democracies
promised in the 1990s? Key features include: thematically
organised, with chapters exploring issues such as colonialism,
ethnicity, nationalism, religion, social class, ideology,
legitimacy, authority, sovereignty and democracy; new five-part
structure makes clearer Africa's political evolution over time; new
chapter on the emergence of 'hybrid states' and 'electoral
authoritarianism'; more coverage of twenty-first century governance
trends such as China's impact, the changing role of the military,
different uses of 'client-patron' networks, Western conditionality
and the 'Africa rising' debate; colour presentation of maps, photos
and data; boxed case studies including Mali, Tanzania, Nigeria,
Botswana, Cote d'Ivoire, Uganda, Somalia, Ghana, the Democratic
Republic of the Congo, Tunisia and Angola; each chapter concludes
with key terms and definitions, questions and further reading. An
Introduction to African Politics is essential reading for students
seeking an accessible introduction to the complex social
relationships and events that characterise the politics of
post-colonial Africa.
This fully updated fifth edition of An Introduction to African
Politics is an ideal textbook for those new to the study of this
fascinating continent. Charting trends in government over six
decades of the post-colonial era, the book tackles key questions
such as: How have African states made sense of their colonial
inheritance? How relevant are ethnic and religious identities? Why
have some states collapsed and others prospered? Why did the
one-party state fail? Why is contemporary Africa now dominated by
electoral authoritarian states, and not the multi-party democracies
promised in the 1990s? Key features include: thematically
organised, with chapters exploring issues such as colonialism,
ethnicity, nationalism, religion, social class, ideology,
legitimacy, authority, sovereignty and democracy; new five-part
structure makes clearer Africa's political evolution over time; new
chapter on the emergence of 'hybrid states' and 'electoral
authoritarianism'; more coverage of twenty-first century governance
trends such as China's impact, the changing role of the military,
different uses of 'client-patron' networks, Western conditionality
and the 'Africa rising' debate; colour presentation of maps, photos
and data; boxed case studies including Mali, Tanzania, Nigeria,
Botswana, Cote d'Ivoire, Uganda, Somalia, Ghana, the Democratic
Republic of the Congo, Tunisia and Angola; each chapter concludes
with key terms and definitions, questions and further reading. An
Introduction to African Politics is essential reading for students
seeking an accessible introduction to the complex social
relationships and events that characterise the politics of
post-colonial Africa.
Collection of five films starring Sylvester Stallone. In
'Assassins' (1995) professional hitman Rath (Stallone) decides it's
time to call it a day, even though he is still the best around. But
as he searches for a way out he discovers that he is now the target
of another assassin, Bain (Antonio Banderas), who is determined to
be the new number one. The two men are both sent on an assignment
to kill intelligence operative Elektra (Julianne Moore). However,
Rath decides to flee with Elektra and outwit Bain. In 'The
Specialist' (1994) US demolition expert Ray Quick (Stallone)
attempts to abort the assassination of a South American drugs baron
when he realises innocent children will be killed in the explosion.
However, his partner (James Woods) goes ahead with the mission,
leaving the duo permanently estranged and Quick psychologically
scarred. Years later, a beautiful woman (Sharon Stone) asks Quick
to come out of retirement to kill a Cuban drug lord who has
murdered her father. Quick initially refuses, but is soon drawn
into a plot that brings him in contact with his ex-partner once
again. In 'Tango and Cash' (1989) two mismatched cops, one
sharp-suited (Stallone), the other a slob (Kurt Russell), are
thrown together when they are framed by a big-shot gun-runner (Jack
Palance). They are put in prison, duly escape, and then attempt to
clear their names whilst trying to track down a massive haul of
weapons before they get shipped abroad. In 'Demolition Man' (1993)
LA cop John Spartan (Stallone), nicknamed 'Demolition Man' due to
his hands-on approach to law enforcement, is condemned to 70 years
in the penal freezer after being set up by Simon Phoenix (Wesley
Snipes), Public Enemy Number One. Halfway through his sentence,
however, both he and Phoenix are catapulted out of captivity,
discovering their city has been transformed into a peaceful utopia,
under the benevolent rule of mayor Dr Cocteau (Nigel Hawthorne). As
a mysteriously pumped-up Phoenix carries on where he had left off
35 years earlier, Spartan teams up with a comparatively feisty cop
(Sandra Bullock) to bring him to justice and expose the man who is
engineering the whole scenario. In 'Cobra' (1986) a tough detective
known as Cobra (Stallone), is assigned to protect a beautiful model
(Brigitte Nielsen), the only witness to a series of brutal murders.
It transpires that the killings are not the work of one lone
psychopath but rather a highly organised army of neo-fascists.
This thorough glossary explains the key concepts, institutions,
personalities, and events most commonly referred to in the teaching
of U.S. politics and government. The author has emphasized
accessibility, in order to provide students with a ready source of
knowledge that can supplement core reading. The book will help
students to address any gaps they may have in their understanding
of U.S. politics, which, in turn, will make studying this
fascinating subject all the more rewarding and enjoyable.
This thorough glossary explains the key concepts, institutions,
personalities, and events most commonly referred to in the teaching
of U.S. politics and government. The author has emphasized
accessibility, in order to provide students with a ready source of
knowledge that can supplement core reading. The book will help
students to address any gaps they may have in their understanding
of U.S. politics, which, in turn, will make studying this
fascinating subject all the more rewarding and enjoyable.
This Glossary explains the key concepts, institutions,
personalities and events most commonly referred to in the teaching
of US politics and government. The emphasis is on accessibility in
order to provide students with a ready source of knowledge which
can supplement core reading. The book will help students to address
any gaps they may have in their understanding of US politics which,
in turn, will make studying this fascinating subject all the more
rewarding and enjoyable.
Linguistic subterfuge in a city under siege! When he was a boy,
Razvan trained as a translator for the hated Keda, the mute
enslavers of his city, Val Kedic. They are a cruel race who are
quick to anger. They keep a tight hold on the citizens of Val Kedic
by forcing their children to be sent to work in the dangerous mines
of the city from the age of eleven until eighteen. By learning
fingerspeak - the Keda's touch language - Razvan was able to avoid
such a punishment for himself and live a life outside the harsh
climate of the slums. But the same could not be said for his son...
Now a man, Razvan has etched out a quiet life for himself as an
interpreter for the Keda court. He does not enjoy his work, but
keeps his head down to protect his son, held hostage in the Keda's
mines. The Keda reward any parental misdemeanors with extra
lashings for their children. Now the city is under siege by a new
army who are perhaps even more cruel than their current enslavers.
At the same time, a mysterious rebellion force has reached out to
Razvan with a plan to utilize the incoming attack to defeat the
Keda once and for all. Razvan must decide which side to fight on,
who can be trusted, and what truly deserves to be saved. File
Under: Fantasy [ Linguistical Nightmare | Camun Willing | Knuckle
Up | Silence isn't Golden ]
Get Set for Politics assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. For
students who have never studied Politics before, it will give an
idea of what to expect. For students already studying Politics at
school, it will provide a concise but comprehensive learning
aid.Part One concentrates on defining Politics, covering key
concepts in political analysis and looking at Politics as an
academic subject. Part Two covers core subjects taught in most
Politics degrees. Topics include political theory, government, and
international relations. Part Three tackles the study skills needed
at university level and discusses issues such as lectures,
tutorials and seminars; writing skills; essays and dissertations;
and examinations. It also covers the transferable skills students
will gain from the study of Politics and guidance on future
employment and careers."
No democracy without deconstruction. Deconstruction and Democracy
evaluates and substantiates Derrida's provocative claim, assessing
the importance of this influential and controversial contemporary
philosopher's work for political thought. Derrida addressed
political questions more and more explicitly in his writing, yet
there is still confusion over the politics of deconstruction. Alex
Thomson argues for a fresh understanding of Derrida's work, which
acknowledges both the political dimension of deconstruction and its
potential contribution to our thinking about politics. The book
provides cogent analysis and exegesis of Derrida's political
writings; explores the implications for political theory and
practice of Derrida's work; and brings Derrida's work into dialogue
with other major strands of contemporary political thought.
Deconstruction and Democracy is the clearest and most detailed
engagement available with the politics of deconstruction, and is a
major contribution to scholarship on the later works of Jacques
Derrida, most notably his Politics of Friendship.
Derrida's claim that 'without deconstruction there can be no
responsible political thought' is one of his most provocative, and
one that even his most vocal admirers have been reluctant to
endorse fully. Deconstruction and Democracy evaluates and
substantiates Derrida's assertion, assessing the importance of this
eminent contemporary philosopher's work for political thought. From
the early 1980s onwards, Derrida has addressed political subjects
more and more explicitly; here Alex Thomson argues that the time
has come for a fresh understanding of deconstruction -- one that
acknowledges its relevance for, and potential contribution to,
political thinking. The book provides cogent analysis and exegesis
of Derrida's often rather abstruse and impenetrable political
writings; explores the implications for political theory and
practice of Derrida's work; and brings Derrida's work into dialogue
with other major strands of contemporary political thought.
Deconstruction and Democracy is the clearest and most detailed
engagement available with the politics of deconstruction, and is a
major contribution to scholarship on the later work of Jacques
Derrida, most notably his Politics of Friendship.
One of the most influential philosophers and cultural theorists
of the twentieth century, Theodor Adorno poses a considerable
challenge to students. His works can often seem obscure and
impenetrable, particularly for those with little knowledge of the
philosophical traditions on which he draws. Adorno: A Guide for the
Perplexed is an engaging and accessible account of his thought that
does not patronise or short-change the reader. Those new to Adorno
- and those who have struggled to make headway with his work - will
find this an invaluable resource: clearly written, comprehensive
and specifically focused on just what makes Adorno difficult to
read and understand.
An Agatha Christie thriller in space! The Overseers may call it
Hell, but for Leila and the other clones, the mining base on
asteroid Mizushima-00109 is the only home they've ever known. But
then Leila's sister Lily is murdered, and the Overseers seem less
interested in solving the crime than in making their mining quota
and returning to Earth. Leila decides to find the murderer, just
like the heroes of her old detective novels would. But Hell is a
place of terrible secrets, and a love of cozy mysteries may not be
enough to keep Leila from ending up like her sister.
One of the most influential philosophers and cultural theorists of
the twentieth century, Theodor Adorno poses a considerable
challenge to students. His works can often seem obscure and
impenetrable, particularly for those with little knowledge of the
philosophical traditions on which he draws. Adorno: A Guide for the
Perplexed is an engaging and accessible account of his thought that
does not patronise or short-change the reader. Those new to Adorno
- and those who have struggled to make headway with his work - will
find this an invaluable resource: clearly written, comprehensive
and specifically focused on just what makes Adorno difficult to
read and understand.
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