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Liberty's Surest Guardian
by Jeremi SuriAmericans are a nation-building people, and in Liberty's Surest Guardian, Jeremi Suri--Nobel Fellow and leading light in the next generation of policy makers--looks to America's history to see both what it has to offer failed states around the world and what it should avoid. Far from being cold imperialists, Americans have earnestly attempted to export their invention of representative government. We have had successes (Reconstruction after the American Civil War, the Philippines, Western Europe) and failures (Vietnam), and we can learn a good deal from both. Nation-building is in America's DNA. It dates back to the days of the American Revolution, when the founding fathers invented the concept of popular sovereignty--the idea that you cannot have a national government without a collective will. The framers of the Constitution initiated a policy of cautious nation-building, hoping not to conquer other countries, but to build a world of stable, self-governed societies that would support America's way of life. Yetno other country has created more problems for itself and for others by intervening in distant lands and pursuing impractical changes. Nation-building can work only when local citizens "own it," and do not feel it is forced upon them. There is no one way to spread this idea successfully, but Suri has mined more than two hundred years of American policy in order to explain the five "P"s of nation-building: PARTNERS: Nation-building always requires partners; there must be communication between people on the ground and people in distant government offices. PROCESS: Human societies do not follow formulas. Nation-building is a process which does not produce clear, quick results. PROBLEM-SOLVING: Leadership must start small, addressing basic problems. Public trust during a period of occupation emerges from the fulfillment of basic needs. PURPOSE: Small beginnings must serve larger purposes. Citizens must see the value in what they're doing. PEOPLE: Nation-building is about people. Large forces do not move history. People move history. Our actions in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya will have a dramatic impact on international stability. Jeremi Suri, provocative historian and one of Smithsonian magazine's "Top Young Innovators," takes on the idea of American exceptionalism and turns it into a playbook for President Obama over the next, vital few years.
Liberwocky: What Liberals Say and What They Really Mean
by Victor GoldLaid out like a dictionary A-to-Z (much like Ambrose Bierce's Devil's Dictionary), Liberwocky takes a close and comedic look at how liberals use and abuse language to manipulate the citizenry and their attitudes. Having forty years of political and media experience, Gold sees through the trickery of today's political rhetoric. And in this book, he exposes their techniques, their verbal twists and devious turns of phrase, in a way that is both provocative and hilarious. Including sections such as: "Truly Stupid Liberal Ideas" (poking fun at the U.N., Peurto Rican statehood, and voting rights for felons) and "The American Liberal's All Time Enemies List" (fifty conservatives liberals love to hate), this book-both mocking and informative-is an enjoyable romp through the language of modern politics.
Librarians in Schools as Literacy Educators: Advocates for Reaching Beyond the Classroom
by Margaret Kristin MergaThis book explores the role that librarians play within schools as literacy leaders. While librarians working in schools are generally perceived as peripheral to the educational experience, they can in fact provide significant support in encouraging children’s literacy and literature learning. As the need for strong functional literacy becomes ever more important, librarians who support literacy are often invaluable in achieving various academic, vocational and social goals. However, this contribution often seems to be overlooked, with funding cuts disproportionately affecting librarians. Building on recent research from Australia, the USA and the UK, the author examines the role that librarians may play as literacy educators in schools in order to make visible their contributions to the school community. In doing so, this book urges for greater recognition and support to school libraries and their staff as valuable members of the school community.
Library and Information Sciences in Arctic and Northern Studies (Springer Polar Sciences)
by Spencer AcadiaThe role of library and information sciences (LIS) in, for, and about Arctic and Northern studies is underexplored. This book examines the intersection of LIS and Arctic/Northern scholarship, research, and study by considering the Arctic and North as a global information-knowledge society; demonstrates practical and applied ways that librarians, archivists, curators, and other information scholars and professionals can participate and have participated in real activities within Arctic and Northern environments; explains how LIS – as a discipline focused on data, information, and knowledge – has a significant role to play in Arctic and Northern endeavours; and emphasises the inter-/multi- disciplinary nature of what are Arctic studies and Northern studies and the placement of LIS into that structure. Even though LIS has historically been overlooked in Northern and Arctic matters, this book suggests that LIS is in a remarkable position to add value to future Arctic/Northern studies. Thisbook is of interest to scientists, researchers, scholars, educators, professionals, and students globally working in Northern and Arctic contexts and/or with Northern and Arctic pursuits in mind.
The Library and the Workshop
by Jenny AnderssonThis book offers a detailed account of the way that social democracy today makes sense of capitalism. In particular, it challenges the idea that social democracy has gone "neoliberal," arguing that so-called Third Way policies seem to have brought out new aspects of a thoroughgoing social interventionism with roots deep in the history of social democracy. Author Jenny Andersson expertly develops the claim that what distinguishes today's social democracy from the past is the way that it equates cultural and social values with economic values, which in turn places a premium on individuals who are capable of succeeding in the knowledge economy. Offering an insightful study of Britain's New Labour and Sweden's SAP, and of the political cultural transformations that have taken place in those countries, this is the first book that looks seriously into how the economic, social, and cultural policies of contemporary social democracy fit together to form a particular understanding of capitalism and capitalist politics.
The Library Of Congress
by Charles A Goodrum Helen W DalrympleFrom a review of the first edition: "For those of us whose minds unhinge at the sheer immensity of the Library of Congress, with its maze of corridors, multilayered stacks and circuitous subterranean passages, this study will prevent many a false step."—Smithsonian Since the first edition of this book appeared in 1972, there have been many changes in the Library, including a massive reorganization begun in 1977 under the leadership of Daniel J. Boorstin, the present Librarian of Congress. This completely revised and updated look at the Library brings the story up to date, discussing the Library's history, how it works, how the user can take advantage of its many services, where it is going, and how it meets the wide-ranging needs of Congress, other federal government offices, and the library, scholarly, and creative worlds. The authors emphasize the recent impact of technology on what is the largest information-storage and retrieval "machine" in the world. Lively writing and accessible language make this book an ideal introduction to the Library of Congress for the visitor, the first-time user, or the general reader, but it is also a must for every library and librarian, as well as an excellent textbook for library administration courses. The information it contains will make it of great interest even to the most experienced users of the Library.
The Library of Congress (Know Your Government)
by Andrew L. SimpsonFrom the Book Jacket: THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS was founded in 1800 to aid members of Congress in the drafting of legislation. From a collection of just 152 books, the Library's holdings, as well as the number of people the Library assists, have increased through the years. Today it is the largest library in the world, with more than 85 million items: Its collections include books, maps, manuscripts, prints, photographs, sound recordings, motion pictures, and musical works. Through the Congressional Research Service and the Law Library, it still provides research assistance to members of Congress. But it also offers a wide variety of services to the public: It loans books and provides cataloging and bibliographic assistance to other libraries, distributes braille and talking books to the blind, and administers the Copyright Office. The Library of Congress also serves as a cultural center by presenting exhibits, concerts, and poetry readings. Today the Library of Congress is actively exploring new technologies, including paper deacidification and optical disk storage, to preserve its collections for future generations. THE KNOW YOUR GOVERNMENT series is an introduction to the history and functions of the various departments and agencies that make up our national government. The series is designed to present an overview that is comprehensive and yet accessible for young readers and others who require a broad, straightforward introduction to the workings of the federal government. Each volume in the series focuses on the history, purpose, and scope of a different government department or agency. The books are generously illustrated and are written by experts in the fields of history, politics, law, and government. The introduction, "Government: Crises of Confidence," by the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., places the federal government in historical context and explains the purpose of the series. "Without an understanding of government, we cannot have the informed criticism that makes government do the job right. It is the duty of every American citizen to know our government, which is what this series is all about."
El libro de un hombre solo (Booket/ediciones Del Bronce Ser. #Vol. 2120)
by Gao XingjianEl Premio Nobel Gao Xingjian nos ofrece en esta novela imprescindible una mirada lúcida al proceso de deshumanización que conllevó la Revolución Cultural en China. Él es un hombre solo. Sin ideales, sin mujer, sin hijos. Está vivo y al fin es libre. Él mantiene silenciosas conversaciones consigo mismo en habitaciones de hotel de distintas ciudades, acompañado siempre de hermosas mujeres con las que apenas tiene relación más allá de breves encuentros eróticos. Él es ahora un reconocido artista chino exiliado que evoca los años en los que inició una batalla perdida contra el adoctrinamiento y la masificación. En el ajuste de cuentas que mantiene con los recuerdos de su juventud, él hace un retrato, a un tiempo hermoso y terrible, del proceso que convirtió a su país en un territorio de espías y traidores, de temerosos y arribistas, de siniestros solitarios. Reseña:«¿La Revolución Cultural? Aquí está el reverso más crudo, el más aterrador, bajo la pluma atrayente de un calígrafo de los años de plomo.»L'Express
Libya: The Experience of Oil (Routledge Revivals)
by J A AllanFirst published in 1981, Libya: The Experience of Oil provides a comprehensive overview of Libya’ s socio-economic development since the reform of 1961. It reviews Libya’s oil endowment and draws attention to the deficiencies in the country’s renewable natural resources and in the availability of unskilled labour and trained professional staff. The absorption of oil wealth after 1961 is shown to have been severely constrained by poor factor endowment in land and labour resources. The book shows that by end of the 1970s there had been a significant redistribution of wealth along with a reorganization of the economy, such that almost all production, distribution and resources were under public control. A recurring feature observed in this pattern of change is that rates of investment, sectoral allocations to the development spending, improvement in the standard of living and the level of social service provision advanced at a constant rate after oil and that the revolution had little impact on the rate of improvement in the development indicators. This is book is an essential read for scholars and researchers of African studies, African politics, geopolitics and international relations.
Libya: Continuity and Change (The Contemporary Middle East #No. 33)
by Ronald Bruce St John Ronald Bruce St JohnRetaining the conceptual framework of the first edition through emphasis on the dual themes of continuity and change, the second edition of Libya is revised and updated to include discussion of key developments since 2010, including: The February 17 Revolution and the death of Muammar al-Qaddafi. The political process which evolved in the course of the February 17 Revolution and led to General National Congress elections in July 2012, Constitutional Assembly elections in February 2014, and House of Representative elections in June 2014. Post-Qaddafi economic policy from the National Transitional Council through successive interim transitional governments. Post-Qaddafi foreign policy. The on-going process of drafting a new constitution which will be followed by the election of a Parliament and a President. Providing a comprehensive overview of the Libyan uprising, seen to be the exception to the Arab Spring, and highlighting the issues facing contemporary Libya, this book is an important text for students and scholars of History, North Africa and the Middle East as well as the non-specialist with an interest in current affairs.
Libya: Qadhafi's Revolution and the Modern State (Routledge Library Editions: Revolution #16)
by Lillian Craig HarrisThis book, first published in 1986, provides a comprehensive look at the social, cultural, political and economic forces that shaped Libya following the 1969 revolution. Libya’s political system under Qadhafi’s Third Universal Theory is examined, as are the power structures – military, tribal, economic and religious.
Libya (The Evolution of Africa's Major Nations)
by Judy HasdayLibya is the third-largest state in Africa by area. Located in North Africa, it has no permanent rivers or streams, as the Sahara Desert covers most of the country. Yet just beneath the land's surface lie huge reserves of oil, which have provided vast wealth for Libya's political elite. Unfortunately, little of this wealth has reached the country's approximately 6 million residents. For more than 40 years, Mu'ammar al-Gadhafi ruled Libya as an authoritarian state. The hostile foreign policies of the controversial leader, including support for international terrorist groups, caused Libya to become politically and economically isolated from the rest of the world during the late 20th century and early 21st century. In February 2011, a civil war began in Libya that resulted in the overthrow of Gadhafi's government--and eventually, the dictator's execution. Today, Libya remains in turmoil politically, as various factions squabble for power in the newly forming government.
Libya
by Alison PargeterFor a reader unfamiliar with the history of Libya, Muammar Qaddafi might be mistaken for a character in fiction. His eccentric leadership as the nation's "Brother Leader," his repressive regime, sponsorship of terrorist violence, unique vision of the state, and relentless hold on power all seem implausibly extreme. This riveting book documents the extraordinary reality of Qaddafi's rise and 42-year reign. It also explores the tenacious popular uprising that finally defeated him and the possibilities for Libya as the future unfolds. Alison Pargeter, an author with deep understanding of Libya's history and people, explains what led up to Qaddafi's bloodless coup in 1969 and how he proceeded to translate his highly personalized vision into political, economic, and social policy. She discusses his tight-knit networks, the crises he overcame—including sanctions after the Lockerbie bombing in 1988—as well as his astounding maneuverings in the early 2000s to restore tattered relations with the West. Pargeter provides a thoroughly fascinating analysis of the 2011 revolt and uncovers the full details of Qaddafi's downfall. She concludes by introducing the new power brokers in post-Qaddafi Libya as well as the variety of knotty challenges that now confront them.
Libya
by Ronald Bruce St JohnSkilfully navigating Libya's eventful past, this fully updated edition of Ronald Bruce St John's authoritative work includes an in-depth examination of the 2011 rebellion that finally put an end to over 40 years of Qadaffi's authoritarian rule. From early Greek settlements to the infamous Lockerbie bombing, and from the colonel's astonishing return to the international stage to the events that led to his ousting, this is an essential introduction to this turbulent land on the cusp of Africa and the Middle East.
Libya: From Colony to Revolution (Short Histories Ser.)
by Ronald Bruce St JohnSince Qaddafi&’s ousting in 2011, Libya has been beset by instability and conflict. To understand the tumultuous state of the country today, one must look to its past. With great clarity and precision, renowned regional expert Ronald Bruce St John examines Libya&’s long struggle to establish its political and economic identity amidst the interference of external actors keen to exploit the country&’s strategic importance. This authoritative history spans the time of the early Phoenician and Greek settlements, colonization by Mussolini&’s Italy, Qaddafi&’s four decades of rule and, in this updated edition, the internal rivalries that have dominated the country in the aftermath of the Arab Spring. Essential reading for those seeking a greater understanding of this complex North African state, Libya: From Colony to Revolution is an insightful history, rich in detail and analysis.
Libya After Qaddafi: Lessons and Implications for the Future
by Christopher S. Chivvis Jeffrey MartiniThe 2011 overthrow of Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi by internationally backed rebel groups has left Libya's new leaders with a number of post-conflict challenges, including establishing security, building political and administrative institutions, and restarting the economy. This report assesses these challenges, the impact of the limited international role in efforts to overcome them, and possible future roles for the international community.
Libya And The Global Enduring Disorder
by Jason PackWe no longer inhabit a world governed by international coordination, a unified NATO bloc, or an American hegemon. Traditionally, the decline of one empire leads to a restoration in the balance of power, via a struggle among rival systems of order. Yet this dynamic is surprisingly absent today; instead, the superpowers have all, at times, sought to promote what Jason Pack terms the 'Enduring Disorder'. He contends that Libya's ongoing conflict-more so than the civil wars in Yemen, Syria, Venezuela or Ukraine-constitutes the ideal microcosm in which to identify the salient features of this new era of geopolitics. The country's post-Qadhafi trajectory has been molded by the stark absence of coherent international diplomacy; while Libya's incremental implosion has precipitated cross-border contagion, further corroding global institutions and international partnership. Pack draws on over two decades of research in and on Libya and Syria to highlight the Kafkaesque aspects of today's global affairs. He shows how even the threats posed by the Arab Spring, and the Benghazi assassination of US Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, couldn't occasion a unified Western response. Rather, they have further undercut global collaboration, demonstrating the self-reinforcing nature of the progressively collapsing world order.
Libya and Nuclear Proliferation: Stepping Back from the Brink (Adelphi Ser. #380)
by Wyn Q. BowenThis Adelphi Paper examines the motives behind Libya‘s pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability, from Gadhafi‘s rise to power in 1969 through to the end of 2003. It also assesses the proliferation pathways that the regime followed during this period, including early dependence on Soviet technology and assistance, subsequently relying on technological infusions from the A.Q. Khan network. Wyn Q. Bowen clearly analyzes the decision to give up the quest for nuclear weapons, focusing on the main factors that influenced the Gadhafi regime‘s calculations, including the perceived need to re-engage, both politically and economically, with the international community, particularly the United States. It explores the process of dismantling the nuclear programme and the question of whether Libya constitutes amodel for addressing the challenges posed by other proliferators.
Libya and the United States, Two Centuries of Strife
by Ronald Bruce St JohnDiplomatic relations between the United States and Libya have rarely followed a smooth path. Washington has repeatedly tried and failed to mediate lasting solutions, to prevent recurrent crises, and to secure its own national interests in a region of increasing importance to the United States. Libya and the United States, Two Centuries of Strife provides a unique and up-to-date analysis of U.S.-Libyan relations, assessing within the framework of conventional historical narrative the interaction of the governments and peoples of Libya and the United States over the past two centuries.Drawing on a wide range of new and unfamiliar material, Ronald Bruce St John, an expert with over thirty years of experience in international relations, charts the instances of ignorance, misunderstanding, treachery, and suffering on both sides that have shaped and limited commercial and diplomatic intercourse.St John argues that Cold War strategies resulted in a paradoxical and ambiguous U.S. policy toward Libya during the Idris regime of the 1960s, strategies that contributed to the bankruptcy of that monarchy. Following the Libyan revolution, the U.S. wrongly believed Qaddafi would become an ally in support of U.S. policy to keep Soviet influence and communism out of the region; his failure to do so marked the beginning of an era of political tension and mutual distrust.Libya and the United States, Two Centuries of Strife documents how long-standing policy differences over the Palestinian issue and such terrorist acts as the destruction of the U.S. embassy in Tripoli and the Pan Am explosion over Lockerbie in 1988 resulted in a sharp deterioration of relations. St John contends that the ensuing demonization of Libya and the U.S. policy of confrontation, which has spanned successive administrations in Washington, have ironically often not served American interests in the region but, rather, have facilitated Qaddafi's survival.
Libya in the Arab Spring
by Ramazan ErdağBy examining Libya's security architecture before and after the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) intervention in 2011, this book aims to answer three questions. First, what were the security patterns in Libya within the Middle East security complex before the Arab Spring? Second, to what extent did the Arab Spring and the revolution and intervention processes in Libya affect this security architecture? And third, what are the implications of the Libyan revolution and the NATO intervention on regional security and on the security sub-complexes of the Middle East in the post-Arab Spring era? The author addresses these issues by providing a micro-level analysis of amity-enmity patterns, power distribution and external power interests.
Libya in Western Foreign Policies, 1911-2011
by Saskia Van GenugtenLibya has a short, volatile history. Foreignersplayed a significant role in shaping Libya's institutions and policies, and thisbook explores longer term trends in the relations between Libya and the West, placing current developments in their historical context. Throughout history, the globe's mostpowerful actors have regarded Libya as an outlier state of little significance. Libya belonged neither here nor there and never fell under the full protectionof any significant global or regional powerhouse. Libya's weak nationalidentity, its weak institutions and its peripheral position have made itvulnerable to external influences and interventions. As a result, Libyarepeatedly falls prey to foreign powers wanting to flex their muscles. As thisbook narrates, this was the case in 1911, in 2011 and several times in between.
Libya, the Responsibility to Protect and the Future of Humanitarian Intervention
by Aidan Hehir Robert MurrayThis book critically analyses the 2011 intervention in Libya arguing that the manner in which the intervention was sanctioned, prosecuted and justified has a number of troubling implications for the both the future of humanitarian intervention and international peace and security.
Libya's Foreign Policy In North Africa
by Mary-jane DeebSince 1969 when Colonel Mu'ammar al-Qadhdhafi came to power through a military coup, Libya has been the focus of a great deal of attention. Its experiments with nation building have been viewed with curiosity and its foreign policy with dismay by Western analysts. Much has been written to explain Libya's international and domestic behavior, but des
Libya's Post-Qaddafi Transition: The Nation-Building Challenge
by Christopher S. Chivvis Keith Crane Peter Mandaville Jeffrey MartiniA year after Qaddafi's death, the light-footprint approach adopted for Libya's postwar transition is facing its most serious test. Security, the political transition, and economic development all present challenges. But if Libya's transitional authorities and the international community handle this issue set adroitly, Libya could still emerge as a positive force for democratic stability in North Africa and a valuable partner against al-Qaeda.
El licenciado: García Luna, Calderón y el narco
by J. Jesús LemusEn esta investigación se ahonda en las relaciones que mantuvo durante dos sexenios el encargado de la inteligencia del Estado mexicano y de la seguridad pública del país, y que alcanzaron el grado de fraternidad con los principales capos de las drogas, los que en teoría, eran sus objetivos de captura. Tras una minuciosa revisión documental y testimonial, de expedientes criminales y de actores del narcotráfico, en este trabajo periodístico se expone cómo Genaro García Luna fue el más fuerte aliado del principal jefe del narcotráfico, Joaquín Guzmán Loera, contribuyendo en gran medida al fortalecimiento y crecimiento del Cártel de Sinaloa, una de las organizaciones criminales más poderosas del mundo. La investigación se refuerza con expedientes judiciales, averiguaciones y sentencias, declaraciones de sentenciados, acusados y testigos, así como estudios psicológicos practicados en las cárceles. Aquí se señalan los principales colaboradores de García Luna, y cómo operaron en el entramado criminal y político no solo para permitir la libre operación de los grupos del narcotráfico, sino para maquillar la realidad nacional en una aparente lucha contra la delincuencia, haciendo de la justicia una verdadera farsa mediática, como en los casos de “El Michoacanazo”, “Operación Limpieza”, “La Banda de Los Zodiacos”, “Caso Florence Cassez” y otros episodios vergonzosos de la guerra del narcotráfico en México.