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"Under the current cartographies of globalism, where frontiers mutate, vacillate, and mark the contiguity of discourse, questioning the Spanish border seems a particularly urgent task. The volume engages a wide spectrum of ambivalent regions - subjects that currently are, or have been seen in the past, as spaces of negotiation and contestation. However, they converge in their perception of the "Spanish" nation-space as a historical and ideological...
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An expanded and thoroughly updated new edition of the 1980 dictionary, this is the only reference available that presents concise, analytical articles on the main actors and events in American diplomatic history from the founding of the Republic to the present. It offers separate entries for nearly 600 individuals who have had a significant impact on U.S. foreign policy and for a like number of topics and developments connected with American diplomacy....
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Seven scholars document and assess the content and the impact of the "new Soviet thinking" as it is reflected in official policy and in the writings of eminent Soviet scholars and thinkers. Their analyses reveal the breadth and depth of the movement for ideological change in the USSR. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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In the three centuries of the Empire's existence Spain imposed its language, its faith, and many elements of its culture on much of the New World. Millions perished and ancient empires were destroyed, but more than 300 million people speak Spanish today, and the fusion of Spanish and indigenous elements has created a vibrant and expanding culture. The author describes the rise and fall of this Spanish Empire giving particular emphasis to its economy...
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Monograph of essays on the theory of state autonomy, in politics and in ethics - examines principles governing immigration, naturalization, nationalization and indigenization policies, international relations, and discusses duties towards citizens and migrant workers, foreign policy constraints, etc. References. ILO mentioned.
6) Meany
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Biographical account of trade union influence on government policy and foreign policy in the USA through the leadership of labour lobbyist and politician george meany - refers also to the role of the afl-cio and the role of USA in, and international relations with the ILO. References. Biography meany w.g.
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Monograph speculating on effects of future change in USSR political leadership regarding soviet planned economy and foreign policy towards the USA - profiles Elite members in the communist political party, (including past generations), in public administration, in military service and in the foreign policy establishment, and asserts that future soviet leadership might try to improve the present conflictual relationships with the USA. Graphs, map and...
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Study of interest group conflicts at international and national level resulting from the 'bracero' labour contract system of employing Mexican migrant workers as rural workers in the USA from 1942 to 1964, and its impact on American foreign policy and international relations between the USA and Mexico - comments on labour legislation and international agreements affecting both foreign migrant workers and native rural workers and examines domestic...
11) Banda
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Biographical study of hastings kamazu banda and his political leadership of Malawi - includes information on his educational level, his career as a physician, the evolution of his political ideology and foreign policy, his role in gaining the country's independence, his attitude towards apartheid, international relations with South Africa R, etc. Bibliography pp. 317 to 320 and references. Biography banda h.k.
12) Loyalties
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These essays by the former Ambassador to India and present New York Senator address three issues: international peace, international racism and international law. The essay on international peace focuses on the history and meaning of the arms race. The essay on international racism examines the Communist theory of racism, in particular the Soviet use of the term "Zionism" as a synonym for racism, that is applied to those who oppose Soviet totalitarianism....
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Monograph analysing the success of the role of USA's decision-making in context with foreign policy concerning Vietnam - examines the development of US political participation and international relations regarding the Vietnamese civil war during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, focusing on the political behaviour of political leadership, and concludes that the decision-making system worked while policy failed in preventing communism. Graphs...
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In-depth study of key issues pertinent to migration policy, proposed social reforms and the immigration debate in the USA - discusses historical and current trends (1850-1978), political aspects, labour market and economic implications, human rights of immigrants (incl. Migrant workers, refugees and irregular migrants, "temporary foreign worker" programmes, the influence and significance of labour policies, population policies, foreign policies, and...
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Report on drought and starvation in Ethiopia - describes the historical background to the 1974 revolution, and socialist government policies (incl. The land reform, agricultural policy and foreign policy); analyses the Eritrea and Tigre political problems, objectives of their national liberation movements, role of USSR, role of USA and role of Europe; reports on famine and emergency relief operations. Bibliography, map.
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General study of Pakistan - covers cultural factors, historical and geographical aspects, demographic aspects, languages, religion, the social structure, education, political aspects and political leadership, mass media, foreign policy and foreign relations, labour force and other work aspects, medical care and welfare, agriculture, resources and industry, financing aspects, trade, etc. Bibliography pp. 459 to 470.
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This book studies in detail the reform regime of Alexander Dubcek from the assumption of power in the Party by reform-minded communists in January 1968 until Gustav Husik replaced Dubcek as First Secretary. The reform regime survived only eight months of genuine rule but it persisted for a further eight months after the Soviet invasion in an agonizing struggle for survival. One of the most impressive but little-known developments in the era of reform...
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"Whether one favors the U.S. global projection of force or is horrified by it, the question stands - where do we go from here? What ought to be the new global architecture? Amitai Etzioni follows a third way, drawing on both neoconservative and liberal ideas, in this bold new look at international relations. He argues that a clash of civilizations can be avoided and that the new world order need not look like America. Eastern values, including spirituality...
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Monographic account of trends and forecasts for the 1980s concerning the foreign policy and political system of Saudi Arabia - examines political problems in the Middle East and world-wide, (incl. Role of Islam, role of USA and role of USSR), Saudi economic resources, armed forces and political power, and petroleum industrial policy, discusses internal problems involving economic and social development, political participation, minority groups, etc.,...
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