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Berlin 36 (German, DVD)
Karoline Herfurth, Sebastian Urzendowsky, Axel Prahl, Robert Gallinowski, Thomas Thieme, …
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Historical sports drama. Threatened with a boycott of their 1936
Olympic Games unless they allow Jewish athletes to take part, Nazi
Germany are forced to let international high jump champion and
German Jew Gretel Bergmann (Karoline Herfurth) represent them in
the games. Fearful that any achievement by her might undermine the
German ideology of the time, they conspire to replace her with
another woman, Marie Ketteler (Sebastian Urzendowsky). But the
secrets that Marie holds, if uncovered, could damage the party even
more so...
This book presents an overview of new approaches to the study of
social movements emerging out of Latin America, based on original
and innovative analyses of the recent changes in collective action
across the region. Over the past decade, new repertoires of
contention have emerged in parallel to changes in the configuration
of actors, in previously established patterns of relationship
between social movements and political institutions, and in the
shapes of collaborative networks, both domestic and transnational.
The authors analyze a broad set of countries and social movements,
while focusing on three key theoretical debates: the interactions
between routine and contentious politics, the relationship between
protest and context, and the organizational configurations of
social movements. The research agenda put forward by this book is
neither defined nor restricted by geographical boundaries, even
though the chapters are based on field research undertaken in Latin
America. In doing so, this volume contributes to a still
underdeveloped dialogue in theory-building in social movement
studies, among scholars from the South and from the North, as well
as among scholars specialized in different regions.
An illuminating and provocative account of Germany's role as
sanctuary for Algerian nationalists during their fight for
independence from France between 1954 and 1962. The book explores
key issues such as the impact of external sanctuaries on French
counterinsurgency efforts; the part played by security and
intelligence services in efforts to eliminate these sanctuaries;
the Algerian War's influence on West German foreign and security
policy; and finally, the emergence of West German civic engagement
in support of Algeria's independence struggle, which served to
shape the newly independent country's perception of its role and
place in international society. Mathilde Von Bulow sheds new light
on the impact of FLN activities, the role of anti-colonial
movements and insurgencies in the developing world in shaping the
dynamics of the Cold War, as well as the manner in which the
Algerian War was fought and won.
This book presents rich empirical analyses of the most important
movements in Chile's post-transition era: the Student Movement, the
Mapuche Movement, the Labor Movement, the Feminist Movement, and
the Environmental Movement. The chapters illuminate the processes
that led to their emergence, and detail how actors developed new
strategies, or revisited old ones, to influence the political
arena. The book also offers contributions that situate these cases
both in terms of the general trends in protest in Chile, as well as
in comparison to other countries in Latin America. Emphasizing
various facets of the debate about the relationship between
"institutional" and "non-institutional" politics, this volume not
only contributes to the study of collective action in Chile, but
also to the broader social movement literature.
This book presents rich empirical analyses of the most important
movements in Chile's post-transition era: the Student Movement, the
Mapuche Movement, the Labor Movement, the Feminist Movement, and
the Environmental Movement. The chapters illuminate the processes
that led to their emergence, and detail how actors developed new
strategies, or revisited old ones, to influence the political
arena. The book also offers contributions that situate these cases
both in terms of the general trends in protest in Chile, as well as
in comparison to other countries in Latin America. Emphasizing
various facets of the debate about the relationship between
"institutional" and "non-institutional" politics, this volume not
only contributes to the study of collective action in Chile, but
also to the broader social movement literature.
Building Transnational Networks tells the story of how a broad
group of civil society organizations came together to contest free
trade negotiations in the Americas. Based on research in Brazil,
Chile, Mexico, the United States, and Canada, it offers a full
hemispheric analysis of the creation of civil society networks as
they engaged in the politics of trade. The author demonstrates that
most effective transnational actors are the ones with strong
domestic roots and that 'southern' organizations occupy key nodes
in trade networks. The fragility of activist networks stems from
changes in the domestic political context as well as from
characteristics of the organizations, the networks, or the actions
they undertake. These findings advance and suggest new
understandings of transnational collective action.
Dietrich Heinrich von Bulow (1757 1807) served for sixteen years in
the Prussian army, but for the remainder of his life lived a varied
existence as a theatrical manager, preacher, writer, businessman,
debtor and finally prisoner. It was not until after his death that
this work, written in 1799 and reissued here in its 1806 English
translation, began to find favour. He advocates the use of
mathematical principles in devising swift and decisive tactics, and
was one of the first theoreticians to regard tactics and strategy
as separate concerns. At a time when Germany and Italy were yet to
be unified, he writes that expansion to 'optimum' size would result
in a Europe of only twelve states. The book's theories were
criticised by Napoleon and Clausewitz, but had a considerable
influence on the Prussian and Austrian armies of the late
nineteenth century, and it is regarded as one of the founding texts
of modern geopolitics.
Building Transnational Networks tells the story of how a broad
group of civil society organizations came together to contest free
trade negotiations in the Americas. Based on research in Brazil,
Chile, Mexico, the United States, and Canada, it offers a full
hemispheric analysis of the creation of civil society networks as
they engaged in the politics of trade. The author demonstrates that
most effective transnational actors are the ones with strong
domestic roots and that 'southern' organizations occupy key nodes
in trade networks. The fragility of activist networks stems from
changes in the domestic political context as well as from
characteristics of the organizations, the networks, or the actions
they undertake. These findings advance and suggest new
understandings of transnational collective action.
Working in uncertainty has become the new normal, but what do
leaders have to draw upon when lacking the requisite knowledge? In
this book, the authors make a case for Negative Capability, which
enables leaders to work in a state of not knowing without simply
reaching for old ideas or resorting to habitual behaviours. It is
not a practice that can be measured, but its impact in leadership
practice is immense and tangible. Offering fresh insights for
leadership students, researchers, and practitioners on the
challenges of working in uncertainty, the book offers a novel
perspective on Negative Capability as a way of being. Each chapter
explores an aspect of Negative Capability through the accounts of
leaders and managers who had the courage to explore this way of
being and share the stories about its powerful impact. Ultimately,
this book explores how a practice of attention can lead to new ways
of understanding the role of purpose, leisure, and passion in
leadership practice.
This book presents an overview of new approaches to the study of
social movements emerging out of Latin America, based on original
and innovative analyses of the recent changes in collective action
across the region. Over the past decade, new repertoires of
contention have emerged in parallel to changes in the configuration
of actors, in previously established patterns of relationship
between social movements and political institutions, and in the
shapes of collaborative networks, both domestic and transnational.
The authors analyze a broad set of countries and social movements,
while focusing on three key theoretical debates: the interactions
between routine and contentious politics, the relationship between
protest and context, and the organizational configurations of
social movements. The research agenda put forward by this book is
neither defined nor restricted by geographical boundaries, even
though the chapters are based on field research undertaken in Latin
America. In doing so, this volume contributes to a still
underdeveloped dialogue in theory-building in social movement
studies, among scholars from the South and from the North, as well
as among scholars specialized in different regions.
A group of resourceful kids start "solution-seekers.com," a website
where "cybervisitors" can get answers to questions that trouble
them. But when one questioner asks the true meaning of Christmas,
the kids seek to unravel the mystery by journeying back through the
prophecies of the Old Testament. What they find is a series of "S"
words that reveal a "spectacular story!" With creative characters,
humorous dialogue and great music, The "S" Files is a children's
Christmas musical your kids will love performing.
Contents: Sonata, Op. 49, No. 1 * Sonata, Op. 53 * Sonata, Op. 57 *
Sonata, Op. 31, No. 3 * Sonata, Op. 49, No. 2 * Sonata, Op. 79 *
Sonata in A Flat, Op. 110 * Sonata in C Minor, Op. 111 * Sonata in
A, Op. 101 * Sonata in B flat, Op. 106 (Hammerklavier) * Sonata in
E flat, Op. 81a * Sonata in E minor, Op. 90 * Sonata in E, Op. 109
* Sonata in F, Op. 54 * Sonata in F#, Op. 78.
Contents: Haydn: Sonata in Eb, Sonata in G * Mozart: Sonata in F
(K. 280), Sonata in Bb (K. 333), Sonata in F (K. 533), Sonata in A
minor (K. 310) * Beethoven: Sonate Pathetique, Op. 13; Sonata in F
minor, Op. 2, No. 1; Sonata quasi una Fantasia in C# minor, Op. 27,
No. 2; Sonata in Ab, Op. 26.
French-German drama co-written and directed by François Ozon. The
film follows German woman Anna (Beer) whose fiancé Frantz (Anton
von Lucke) has just been killed in the First World War. On one of
her daily visits to his grave, a year after his death, she is
startled by a young Frenchman named Adrien (Pierre Niney) who
claims to know her late partner from their shared time studying in
Paris together before the war. Won over by his story and
sympathetic to his fragile state, Anna invites him to meet Frantz's
parents, Dr Hans (Ernst Stötzner) and Magda Hoffmeister (Marie
Gruber) with whom she now lives. Although they are initially
hostile towards the Frenchman they soon warm to his charms, as does
Anna. When she follows him back to Paris, however, she is still
conflicted about her attachment to Frantz and whether her future
truly lies with Adrien.
An illuminating and provocative account of Germany's role as
sanctuary for Algerian nationalists during their fight for
independence from France between 1954 and 1962. The book explores
key issues such as the impact of external sanctuaries on French
counterinsurgency efforts; the part played by security and
intelligence services in efforts to eliminate these sanctuaries;
the Algerian War's influence on West German foreign and security
policy; and finally, the emergence of West German civic engagement
in support of Algeria's independence struggle, which served to
shape the newly independent country's perception of its role and
place in international society. Mathilde Von Bulow sheds new light
on the impact of FLN activities, the role of anti-colonial
movements and insurgencies in the developing world in shaping the
dynamics of the Cold War, as well as the manner in which the
Algerian War was fought and won.
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