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Justice, Dissent, and the Sublime
Explores the relationship between aesthetics—specifically the concepts of beauty and the sublime—and notions of justice, politics, and social organiz…
10Â months, 2Â weeks ago
Just and Lasting Change: When Communities Own Their Futures
Describes the SEED-SCALE approach to social change, emphasizing community ownership and sustainable development. It outlines a framework involving fo…
10Â months, 2Â weeks ago
Junkyards, Gearheads, and Rust: Salvaging the Automotive Past
Explores the multifaceted history and cultural significance of automotive salvage in America. It details the evolution of junkyards from early 20th-c…
10Â months, 2Â weeks ago
The Judas Child
Offering a glimpse into a psychological thriller. The narrative centers on a missing persons case involving two young girls, Gwen Hubble and Sadie Gr…
10Â months, 2Â weeks ago
Journeys to the Heart of Baltimore
Explores the complex tapestry of immigration and identity in America, particularly within Baltimore. It highlights the experiences of diverse ethnic …
10Â months, 2Â weeks ago
Journalists under Fire: The Psychological Hazards of Covering War
Explores the profound psychological impact of war reporting on journalists. The author, a psychiatrist, details various studies he conducted, funded …
10Â months, 2Â weeks ago
Jolly Fellows: Male Milieus in Nineteenth-Century America (Gender Relations in the American Experience)
A subculture characterized by heavy drinking, gambling, fighting, and practical jokes among men. It details how this boisterous behavior, once tolera…
10Â months, 2Â weeks ago
Johnny Appleseed and the American Orchard: A Cultural History
Offers a comprehensive look into the life of John Chapman, the real man behind the legendary "Johnny Appleseed" figure. It explores his family's Puri…
10Â months, 3Â weeks ago
The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
Outlines the author's journey from a middle-class upbringing to becoming an "economic hit man" (EHM)—a professional who allegedly defrauds countries …
10Â months, 3Â weeks ago
John Hawkwood: An English Mercenary in Fourteenth-Century Italy
Offers an in-depth examination of John Hawkwood, an influential English mercenary captain in fourteenth-century Italy. It details his military career…
10Â months, 3Â weeks ago