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Petro-Aggression : When Oil Causes War / Jeff D. Colgan. - New York : Canbridge University Press, 2013. - XIV, 312 s. : il. ; 23 cm.

Autor

Colgan, Jeff D. (1975- ).

Temat

Język angielski Wojna Przemysł naftowy

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Index s. 292-312.

Oil is the world's single most important commodity and its political effects are pervasive. Jeff Colgan extends the idea of the resource curse into the realm of international relations, exploring how countries form their foreign policy preferences and intentions. Why are some but not all oil-exporting 'petrostates' aggressive? To answer this question, a theory of aggressive foreign policy preferences is developed and then tested, using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Petro-Aggression shows that oil creates incentives that increase a petrostate's aggression, but also incentives for the opposite. The net effect depends critically on its domestic politics, especially the preferences of its leader. Revolutionary leaders are especially significant. Using case studies including Iraq, Iran, Libya, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela, this book offers new insight into why oil politics has a central role in global peace and conflict.

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Levels of Personality / Mark Cook. - Wyd. 3. - New York : Canbridge University Press, 2013. - XIX, 467 s. : il. ; 25 cm.

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Cook, Mark (1942- ).

Temat

Język angielski Osobowość

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Index s. 453-467.

A completely revised and updated edition of a much-acclaimed textbook providing a critical introduction to human personality for psychology students. Levels of Personality carefully avoids the traditional 'catalogue of theories' approach. Instead it relates theories to each other within a conceptual framework of different levels of behaviour, moving inwards and downwards from 'surface level' explanations. Analytic case studies then apply these levels of understanding to areas of special interest such as aggression and sexuality. The author adopts a deep analytical and critical approach and questions whether personality theory and research have really addressed important questions, or produced useful answers. This new edition incorporates two new chapters on personality disorders and on personality in the workplace, as well as improved pedagogical features including statistics boxes, assessment boxes, relevant websites and key references for each chapter.

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Venice : History of the Floating City / Joanne M. Ferraro San Diego State University. - New York : Canbridge University Press, 2012. - XXXX, 268 s. : il. kolor., mapy ; 24 cm.

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Ferraro, Joanne M.

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Język angielski Wenecja (Włochy)

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This book is a sweeping historical portrait of the floating city of Venice from its foundations to the present day. Joanne M. Ferraro considers Venice's unique construction within an amphibious environment and identifies the Asian, European, and North African exchange networks that made it a vibrant and ethnically diverse Mediterranean cultural center. Incorporating recent scholarly insights, the author discusses key themes related to the city's social, cultural, religious, and environmental history, as well as its politics and economy. A refuge and a pilgrim stop; an international emporium and center of manufacture; a mecca of spectacle, theater, music, gambling, and sexual experimentation; and an artistic and architectural marvel, Venice's allure springs eternal in every phase of the city's fascinating history.

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Arctic Security in an Age of Climate Change / Editer by James Kraska. - New York : Canbridge University Press, 2013. - XXVII, 312 s. : il. ; 23 cm.

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Kraska, James.

Temat

Język angielski Zmiany klimatyczne Arktyka

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Index s. 299-312.

Includes biographical data.

This is the first book to examine Arctic defense policy and military security from the perspective of all eight Arctic states. In light of climate change and melting ice in the Arctic Ocean, Canada, Russia, Denmark (Greenland), Norway, and the United States, as well as Iceland, Sweden, and Finland, are grappling with an emerging Arctic security paradigm. This volume brings together the world's most seasoned Arctic political-military experts from Europe and North America to analyze how Arctic nations are adapting their security postures to accommodate increased shipping, expanding naval presence, and energy and mineral development in the polar region. The book analyzes the ascent of Russia as the first ôArctic superpower,ö the growing importance of polar security for NATO and the Nordic states, and the increasing role of Canada and the United States in the region.

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The Cambridge Companion to Football / Edited by Rob Steen University if Brighton, Jed Novick University if Brighton, Huw Richards De Montfort University. - New York : Canbridge University Press, 2013. - XXX, 313 s. : il. ; 23 cm.

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Steen, Rob. Novick, Jed. Richards, Huw.

Temat

Język angielski Piłka nożna

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Football is the world's most popular sport. It is a cultural phenomenon and a global media spectacle. For its billions of fans, it serves as a common language. But where does its enduring popularity come from? Featuring essays from prominent experts in the field, scholars and journalists, this Companion covers ground seldom attempted in a single volume about football. It examines the game's oft-disputed roots and traces its development through Europe, South America and Africa, analysing whether resistance to the game is finally beginning to erode in China, India and the United States. It dissects the cult of the manager and how David Beckham redefined sporting celebrity. It investigates the game's followers, reporters and writers, as well as its most zealous money makers and powerful administrators. A valuable resource for students, scholars and general readers, The Cambridge Companion to Football is a true and faithful companion for anyone fascinated by the people's game.

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State Building in Putinĺs Russia : Policing and Coercion after Communism / Brian D. Taylor. - Wyd. 2. - New York : Canbridge University Press, 2013. - XVII, 373 s. : il. ; 23 cm.

Autor

Taylor, Brian D. (1964- ).

Temat

Putin, Władimir (1952- ) El'cin, Boris Nikolaevič (1931-2007). Język angielski Przywódcy i głowy państw Służby mundurowe Rosja

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Index s. 361-373.

Building a strong Russian state was the central goal of Vladimir Putin's presidency. This book argues that Putin's strategy for rebuilding the state was fundamentally flawed. Taylor demonstrates that a disregard for the way state officials behave toward citizens ľ state quality ľ had a negative impact on what the state could do ľ state capacity. Focusing on those organizations that control state coercion, what Russians call the ôpower ministries,ö Taylor shows that many of the weaknesses of the Russian state that existed under Boris Yeltsin persisted under Putin. Drawing on extensive field research and interviews, as well as a wide range of comparative data, the book reveals the practices and norms that guide the behavior of Russian power ministry officials (the so-called siloviki), especially law enforcement personnel. By examining siloviki behavior from the Kremlin down to the street level, State Building in Putin's Russia uncovers the who, where, and how of Russian state building after communism.

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