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Key book on the debates surrounding the knowledge economy and
decolonialization of African Studies, that brings the subject up to
date for the 21st century. Decolonization of knowledge has become a
major issue in African Studies in recent years, brought to the fore
by social movements such as #RhodesMustFall and #BlackLivesMatter.
This timely book explores the politics and disputed character of
knowledge production in colonial and postcolonial Uganda, where
efforts to generate forms of knowledge and solidarity that
transcend colonial epistemologies draw on long histories of
resistance and refusal. Bringing together scholars from Africa,
Europe and North America, the contributors in this volume analyse
how knowledge has been created, mobilized, and contested across a
wide range of Ugandan contexts. In so doing, they reveal how
Ugandans have built, disputed, and reimagined institutions of
authority and knowledge production in ways that disrupt the
colonial frames that continue to shape scholarly analyses and state
structures. From the politics of language and gender in Bakiga
naming practices to ways of knowing among the Acholi, the hampering
of critical scholarship by militarism and authoritarianism, and
debates over the names of streets, lakes, mountains, and other
public spaces, this book shows how scholars and a wide range of
Ugandan activists are reimagining the politics of knowledge in
Ugandan public life.
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a[A] work that provides newly detailed history and analysis of
title insurance, a little-studied industry.a
--"Library Journal"
"In this important and fascinating book, the authors expose a
scam that has fleeced Americans of billions of their hard-earned
dollars since World War II. The title insurance industry, they
show, has captured its regulators, and imposed exceedingly high
costs on American homebuyers by means of a cartel-like arrangement.
If that arrangement can be broken, price gouging would end and all
American homeowners would enjoy what Canadians and Iowans
do--reasonably priced peace of mind."
--Robert E. Wright, Stern School of Business, New York
University
After World War II, banks and other mortgage lenders began
requiring insurance to protect them against flawed or defective
real estate titles. Over the past sixty years, the title insurance
industry has grown steadily in size, power, and secrecy: policies
are available for both lenders and property owners and many title
insurers offer an array of other real estate services, such as
escrow and appraisal. Yet details about the industryas operational
procedures remain closely guarded from public exposure.
In The American Title Insurance Industry, Joseph and David Eaton
present evidence that improvements in recordkeeping over the last
sixty years--particularly the advent of computers--have reduced the
likelihood of a defective title going unnoticed in a property
transaction. But the industryas flaws run deeper than mere
obsolescence: in most states, title insurers are allowed to engage
in anticompetitive business practices, including price-fixing.
Amongthe findings in this meticulously researched study are
instances of insurers charging premiums well above the amount
necessary to compensate them for assuming the risk of defect and
identical policies with identical risk that vary in price by
hundreds of percentage points for different geographic
locations.The authors also examine the widely ignored role that the
federal and most state governments play in perpetuating the title
insurance industryas unfair practices. Whereas most private
industries prefer as little government intervention as possible,
title insurers welcome it. Federal statue exempts title insurers
from anti-trust liability, opening the door for price-fixing and
destroying any semblance of free-market competition or market power
for consumers.A landmark study for elected officials, and all those
involved in the insurance, real estate, and brokerage industries,
The American Title Insurance Industry brings to light a
long-neglected problem--and offers suggestions for how it might be
remedied.
This innovative textbook demystifies the subject of world history
through a diverse range of case studies. Each chapter looks at an
event, person, or place commonly included in comprehensive
textbooks, from prehistory to the present and from across the globe
- from the Kennewick Man to gladiators and modern-day soccer and
globalization - and digs deeper, examining why historians disagree
on the subject and why their debates remain relevant today. By
taking the approach of 'unwrapping the textbook,' David Eaton
reveals how historians think, making it clear that the past is not
nearly as tidy as most textbooks suggest. Provocative questions
like whether ancient Greece was shaped by contact with Egypt
provide an entry point into how history professors may sharply
disagree on even basic narratives, and how historical
interpretations can be influenced by contemporary concerns. By
illuminating these historiographical debates, and linking them to
key skills required by historians, World History through Case
Studies shows how the study of history is relevant to a new
generation of students and teachers.
"Netflix and chill," "broccoli," and LGBTTQQIAAP+. If you don't
know what these words and phrases really mean to your teen, you are
not alone. The verbal terrain of today's youth can be difficult to
navigate, and sometimes requires a guide--a culture translator to
help parents of teens decipher the codes and unlock the doors to an
ongoing conversation about faith and life. David Eaton and Jeremiah
Callihan provide just that in Engaging Your Teen's World, teaching
you how to maintain open communication about everything from
relationships to technology and media in order to help teens grow
in their faith and successfully deal with difficult issues. Eaton
and Callihan bring a wealth of frontline experience, sharing a
big-picture view of your teen's world and how to interact with it,
followed by more specific information on * what your teen is
thinking, doing, and watching * conversations about sex, gender,
porn, sexting, and drugs * being a missionary to your teen * and
much more Despite the many challenges facing teens and their
parents, this frank, insightful, and practical book offers a
hopeful view toward the long-term goals of your relationship with
your teen and for their relationship with the Lord.
For thousands of years people have wondered how the world began.
How the World Began includes creation myths that attempt to explain
this. Meet gods, goddesses and giants at the beginning of time as
they create the earth in these myths from China, North America,
Australia, Britain and the South Pacific. Captivating versions of
some of the best myths and legends from around the world. TreeTops
Myths and Legends are fascinating and action-packed stories that
will motivate and inspire readers. These are some of the oldest and
most enduring stories in the world, retold by leading contemporary
children's authors to bring out all of the action, drama, humour
and depth of the original stories in a way that makes them as
exciting and meaningful today as ever. The stories are beautifully
illustrated in a range of styles to bring each tale to life. Books
contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading.
Help with children's reading development also available at
www.oxfordowl.co.uk. The books are finely levelled, making it easy
to match every child to the right book.
Encounter With Col: Book Two is an amazing continuation of Book One
without interlude. Col is an alien visitor who attempts to help
mankind avoid possible extinction. Plans fail and soon nuclear war
erupts on Earth. Col must escape and return to his home. His new
human friends, Jimmy and Debbie are left behind. They must try and
struggle to endure war's aftermath. Who survives? How? Will Col
ever return?
Meet Col, a most extraordinary visitor to our world. Journey with
Col through an attempt to alter humanity's dark future. Encounter
With Col: Book One is a fresh look at mankind's prospects for
tomorrow. Will an alien encounter change the course of human
history? Encounter With Col: Book One explores our struggles and
triumphs in both micro and macro views. It can be read as pure
entertainment or as a deeply philosophical treatise.
This innovative textbook demystifies the subject of world history
through a diverse range of case studies. Each chapter looks at an
event, person, or place commonly included in comprehensive
textbooks, from prehistory to the present and from across the globe
- from the Kennewick Man to gladiators and modern-day soccer and
globalization - and digs deeper, examining why historians disagree
on the subject and why their debates remain relevant today. By
taking the approach of 'unwrapping the textbook,' David Eaton
reveals how historians think, making it clear that the past is not
nearly as tidy as most textbooks suggest. Provocative questions
like whether ancient Greece was shaped by contact with Egypt
provide an entry point into how history professors may sharply
disagree on even basic narratives, and how historical
interpretations can be influenced by contemporary concerns. By
illuminating these historiographical debates, and linking them to
key skills required by historians, World History through Case
Studies shows how the study of history is relevant to a new
generation of students and teachers.
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This
IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced
typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have
occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor
pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original
artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe
this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections,
have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing
commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We
appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the
preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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