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Louise Erdrich
Authors: Stookey Lorena L. 
Published: May 2024

Louise Erdrich, following in the Native American narrative tradition has, crafted enduring tales of homecomings. Her widely acclaimed debut novelLove Medicinegarnered prestigious awards, and quickly made its way onto bestseller lists and into readers' hearts. In this full-length critical volume, Stookey uncovers the layers of wisdom and humor embedded in Erdrich's engaging writing. Stookey, analyzing each novel in turn, examines the characters and themes that recur in Erdrich's canon of interconnected stories. This insightful analysis helps students and lovers of fine literature approach Erdrich's work with greater appreciation for her bold narrative style.
This study begins with a fascinating biographical account, tracing early influences in Louise Erdrich's life. The subsequent chapter discusses Erdrich's place in literary tradition, as a novelist, a poet, and a storyteller. It also offers lucid analysis of how Erdrich skillfully manages to reconcile traditional and experimental approaches to the construction of her novels. A full chapter then examines each novel in terms of literary style, plot, character development, and theme. Alternate critical approaches to Erdrich's writing are also given for each of her six major works to date. A bibliography and lists of general criticism, biographical sources, and reviews complete this volume, making it an indispensable resource for any reader seeking to develop a greater understanding of Erdrich's writings.
A Lust for Virtue
Authors: Riley Philip F. 
Published: May 2024

Midway through his reign, in the critical decade of the 1680s, the lusty image of Louis XIV paled and was replaced by that of a straitlaced monarch committed to locking up blasphemers, debtors, gamblers, and prostitutes in wretched, foul-smelling prisons that dispensed ample doses of Catholic-Reformation virtue. The author demonstrates how this attack on sin expressed the punitive social policy of the French Catholic Reformation and how Louis's actions clarified the legal and moral distinctions between crime and sin.
As a hot-blooded young prince, Louis XIV paid little attention to virtue or to sin and, despite his cherished title of God's Most Christian King, violations of God's Sixth and Ninth Commandments never troubled him. Indeed, for the first two decades of his reign, he paraded a stream of royal mistresses before all of Europe and fathered sixteen illegitimate children. Yet, midway through his reign, in the critical decade of the 1680s, the lusty image of Louis XIV paled and was replaced by that of a straitlaced monarch committed to locking up blasphemers, debtors, gamblers, and prostitutes in wretched, foul-smelling prisons that dispensed ample doses of Catholic-Reformation virtue.
Using police and prison archives, administrative correspondence, memoirs, and letters, Riley describes the formation of Louis's narrow conscience and his efforts to safeguard his subjects' souls by attacking sin and infusing his kingdom with virtue, especially in Paris and at Versailles. Throughout his attack on sin, women--so-called Soldiers of Satan--were the special targets of the police. By the seventeenth century, fornication and adultery had become exclusively female crimes; men guilty of these sins were rarely punished as severely. Although unsuccessful, Louis's attack on sin clarified the legal and moral distinctions between crime and sin as well as the futility of enforcing a religiously inspired social policy on an irreverent, secular-minded France.
Management Systems and Organizational Performance
Authors: Stankard Martin F. 
Published: May 2024

Organizations can and must be viewed as systems. This may be the only means of achieving or exceeding the crucial ISO9000 standard of performance. Stankard's research proves that there are ways to design management actions that will enable organizations to facilitate goal-oriented performance.^L While evidence suggests that world-class firms continuously improve their products and processes, their techniques vary. This book gives you a framework for understanding how all of the new management techniques (even the fads) fit—or usually do not fit—your own business, and offers insight into avoiding potential business disasters. Identifying an organizational revolution built on cycles of planning, action, learning, and on a humanized scientific method, Stankard shows how firms that have won the Baldrige Award for performance excellence do, in fact, excel in the marketplace and on Wall Street.
This is a unique book for middle to upper management, especially in the operations, information systems, human resource, quality assurance, and strategic planning functions, but also for those involved in state quality award programs nationwide. For general managers of small- to medium-size firms or profit centers, Stankard's work will be an especially useful guide to gaining a competitive edge out of ISO9000.
Manning the Future Legions of the United States
Authors: Vandergriff Donald 
Published: May 2024

An Industrial Age model continues to shape the way the Army approaches its recruiting, personnel management, training, and education. This outdated personnel management paradigm—designed for an earlier era—has been so intimately tied to the maintenance of Army culture that a self-perpetuating cycle has formed, diminishing the Army's attempts to develop adaptive leaders and institutions.
This cycle can be broken only if the Army accepts rapid evolutionary change as the norm of the new era. Recruiting the right people, then having them step into an antiquated organization, means that many of them will not stay as they find their ability to contribute and develop limited by a centralized, hierarchical organization. Recruiting and retention data bear this out.
Several factors have combined to force the Army to think about the way it develops and nurtures its leaders. Yet, Vandergriff maintains, mere modifications to today's paradigm may not be enough. Today's Army has to do more than post rhetoric about adaptability on briefing slides and in literature. One cannot divorce the way the Army accesses, promotes, and selects its leaders from its leadership-development model. The Army cannot expect to maintain leaders who grasp and practice adaptability if these officers encounter an organization that is neither adaptive nor innovative. Instead, Army culture must become adaptive, and the personnel system must evolve into one that nurtures adaptability in its policies, practices, and beliefs. Only a detailed, comprehensive plan where nothing is sacred will pave the way to cultural evolution.
Masterpieces of French Literature
Authors: Severson Marilyn 
Published: May 2024

This volume provides a critical introduction to eight landmark novels in 19th- and 20th-century French literature, includingThe Plague,Madame Bovary, andThe Little Prince.
Timeless literary masterpieces—such as Victor Hugo'sThe Hunchback of Notre-Dame(1831) andThe Miserables(1862), Flaubert'sMadame Bovary(1857), and Camus'The Stranger(1942) andThe Plague(1947)—have been the subject of copious literary criticism since their publications. This volume has been developed specifically to help students and general readers reach a deeper understanding of eight French novels, enabling them to develop a true appreciation for why the works have been regarded as masterpieces. Lucid yet challenging literary analysis focuses on plot and character development, themes, style, and biographical and historical context. This guide offers a fuller sense of the historical and literary environment in which each author worked. Librarians and educators were consulted in determining which eight novels to include. In addition to those listed above, full treatment is given to Alexandre Dumas'The Three MusketeersandThe Count of Monte Cristo, and the perennially popular taleThe Little Prince.
These eight works cover a time period of more than 100 years, reflecting the development of the French novel and the literary movements of this era. An introductory essay provides a concise overview of French literature through the 1800's and early 1900's, identifying additional seminal works beyond those fully discussed here. For readers desiring to pursue further research, an extensive bibliography has been compiled, offering sources for additional novels, criticism, reviews from the time of publication, and biographical information.
Myth
Authors: Doty William G. 
Published: May 2024

A type of folklore, myth is central to all cultures. Myths convey serious truths learned over generations and provide practical advice for living within a society. And while many myths go back to antiquity, they are also an important part of popular culture. Because they are so fundamental to civilization, myths are studied in a range of disciplines and at all levels. This reference is a comprehensive but convenient introduction to the role of myth in world cultures.
Written by a leading authority, this handbook is of use to high school students, undergraduates, and general readers. It defines and classifies types of myth and provides numerous examples, many of which illustrate the significance of myth to contemporary society. In addition, it surveys the history of the study of myth and overviews critical approaches. It examines the relation of myths to larger contexts, such as politics, religion, and popular culture. The volume closes with a bibliography of print and electronic resources and a glossary.
Native American Sovereignty on Trial
Authors: Wildenthal Bryan H. 
Published: May 2024

A survey of Native American tribal law and its place within the framework of the U.S. Constitution from colonial times to today's headlines.
Using five major court cases,Native American Sovereignty on Trialexamines American Indian tribal governments and how they relate to federal and state governments under the U.S. Constitution. From the foundational U.S. Supreme Court opinions of the 1830s, to the California State Gaming Propositions of 1998 and 2000, the impact and legacy of these court cases are fully explored.
The actual text of key treaties, court decisions, and other legal documents pertaining to the five tribal controversies are featured and analyzed. Clearly presented, this in depth review of essential legal issues makes even the most difficult and complex judicial doctrines easy to understand by students and nonlawyers. This concise volume tracing the evolution of Native American sovereignty will supplement coursework in law, political science, U.S. history, and American Indian studies.
New England in U.S. Government Publications, 1789-1849
Authors: Clark Suzanne M. 
Published: May 2024

The period from 1789 to 1849 is one of the most eventful in U.S. history. It includes the growth of the United States from the first Congress, through the War of 1812, the Mexican War, and the territorial expansion of the United States. Through nearly 4000 annotated entries, this bibliography provides references to New England and New Englanders in U.S. government publications issued during that period. It traces the origin of many of the social, fiscal, and foreign policies that were instrumental in the development of the country and whose consequences still affect us today. It encompasses the development of the postal system and the Treasury Department, the distribution of the public lands, the exploration of the West, systems of defense and fortification, boundary disputes, the annexation of Texas, and the origin of the divisive differences between the South and North over tariffs and slavery. During these first 30 congresses, the United States government published and distributed a wealth of primary and secondary source material documenting these historical events and issues.
Historians researching the history of New England and its peoples can find a variety of information in these publications on New England topics and concerns. Speeches from New England Representatives and Senators also offer their views and the views of their constituents on the regional and national issues of the day. Included in this bibliography are references in published government documents by and to the New England states, covering Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Speeches by congressmen from these states, memorials and petitions voicing the opinion of the people of these states, and congressional and executive reports, documents, and references specifically about the states and their concerns are cited. Each citation is accompanied by a brief annotation. The volume has chapters on each state, and within each chapter, the entries are arranged chronologically by Congress and Session. Thus the reader can browse through a chapter to get a sense of the issues facing a state during the period, or can consult the extensive indexes to locate specific information more precisely.
Nordic Art Music
Authors: Smith Frederick K. 
Published: May 2024

The five countries that make up Northern Europe—Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland—have, over the course of the last several centuries, developed and unique and viable art music history that easily rivals that of their continental neighbors.Nordic Art Music: From the Middle Ages to the Third Millenniumprovides an informative and accessible overview of the fascinating historical and aesthetic developments of this music and its creators, from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, through the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras, to the beginning of this new century. Though some Nordic composers, including Edvard Grieg, Carl Nielsen, and Jean Sibelius, have found great acclaim in all parts of the world, author Frederick Key Smith lays the foundation for their work in his discussion of the many composers relatively unknown outside of Northern Europe.
Smith ably discusses the composers, styles, and representative works of each era in language that makes for a highly readable musical history as well as a superior reference guide. The first English-language book of its type in nearly 40 years, Smith's study brings into focus this broad and exciting aspect of music history.
Notable Speeches in Contemporary Presidential Campaigns
Authors: Friedenberg Robert V. 
Published: May 2024

Though many studies of contemporary campaigns focus on brief political advertisements and the growing impact of technology on contemporary campaigns, the definitive statements of most candidates are still made in public addresses. Friedenberg examines the first public address made by an American presidential candidate on his own behalf. The circumstances giving rise to William Henry Harrison's 1840 address, and the themes that he developed in that address are strikingly contemporary, serving as an appropriate prelude to the examinations of contemporary political speaking that follow. Those examinations focus on notable campaign speeches by John F. Kennedy, Barry Goldwater, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Bill and Hillary Clinton, and George W. Bush.
Each study examines a key event that foreshadowed the speech studied. Each study presents a rhetorical biography of the speaker including a discussion of the speechwriting team and preparation techniques utilized by the speaker. Each study presents a thorough study of the campaign context in which the speeches were presented. Each also presents a close reading and rhetorical analysis of the speech itself and observations on the impact of the speech. Cumulatively, Friedenberg's studies help to illustrate how, even in today's high-tech political environment of 30-second ads and candidate Web sites, public speeches continue to play a crucial role in political campaigning. Of particular interest to scholars and students involved with political communication and political American campaigning.
Ocean Politics and Policy
Authors: Jacques Peter J. , Smith Zachary A. 
Published: May 2024

A sweeping overview of the problems, politics, and policies of international and domestic management of the world's oceans.
The world ocean is one of the most important global resources. Without it most life on earth would not survive because the ocean provides temperature regulation and produces oxygen, among other vital functions. However, this life-sustaining resource faces dangerous threats from over fishing, industrial wastes, oil pollution, and loss of biodiversity.
Ocean Politics and Policycovers the major types of pollution, deep sea-bed mining, international jurisdictional disputes, and piracy, examining the underlying reasons for these problems and providing practical policy suggestions for reducing their impact. Special focus is placed on historical and contemporary ocean laws, from the concept of "freedom of the seas" to the 2001 Fishery Stock Agreement. Solving the problems facing the world ocean should be a high priority for the international community, and this book provides a starting place for this process.
Perpetration-Induced Traumatic Stress
Authors: MacNair Rachel M. 
Published: May 2024

This volume introduces the concept of Perpetration-Induced Traumatic Stress (PITS), a form of PTSD symptoms caused not by traditionally expected roles, such as being a victim or rescuer in trauma, but by being an active participant in causing trauma. Sufferers of PITS may be in the roles of soldiers, executioners, or police officers, where it is socially acceptable or even expected for them to cause trauma, including death. Scattered evidence of PITS is consolidated, its implications are explored, and exciting potentials for future research are suggested.
Compared to the more widely understood PTSD, there appears to be greater severity and different symptom patterns for those affected by PITS. Obvious differences to be explored for those who kill include questions of context, guilt, meaning, content of dreams, and sociological questions, leading to special implications for therapy, research into the causality of PTSD, and violence prevention efforts. Disciplines including sociology, public policy, history, philosophy, and theology will also find applications for this groundbreaking material.
Post-Cold War
Authors: Bourque Stephen A. 
Published: May 2024

From the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 through the years immediately after the collapse of the World Trade Center and Pentagon in 2001, and within the administrations of George H. W. Bush, William J. Clinton, and George W. Bush, soldiers' lives underwent enormous changes. Without the benefit of national conscription, these professionals, nurtured on stories of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, experienced repetitive tours of duty in one combat zone after another to an extent the warriors of earlier eras could never have imagined. They fought every kind of war during this period; high-intensity mechanized war, air and heliborne raids, peace-keeping activities, urban combat, counter-insurgency operations, refugee support, and counter-narcotics operations.
What makes the story of this era's soldiers all the more compelling is that these activities took place as the American military actually decreased its military strength during the period, leading to more and longer tours of duty. The book also includes a timeline to put dates and events in better perspective, a comprehensive, topically arranged bibliography, and a thorough index.
Economic analysis of bell pepper production on performance of female entrepreneurs in Anambra State
Authors: Ekene Ezinwa Nwankwo  , Uzondu Chikodiri Scholatica  , Chiekezie Njideka Rita  
Published: May 2024

Addressing the challenges facing food security is very vital to the future of Africans and Nigerians in particular. Despite the economic importance of bell pepper to the teaming populace in Nigeria, it is not devoid of postharvest losses. This study seeks to undertake a detailed assessment of the extent and cost of post-harvest losses along bell pepper value chain in Anambra State. The study will adopt a descriptive survey design and will be carried out in Anambra State in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria. The study population comprises all bell pepper entrepreneurs in the four Agricultural Zones (AZs) of the state namely Onitsha, Aguata, Awka and Anambra. Multistage, purposive and random sampling techniques will be used to select the respondents for the study. Primary data will be used for the study and will be collected using well-structured questionnaire. The study will adopt a mixed-methods approach to gather comprehensive data on female-led ball pepper production ventures based on the objectives of the study. A conservative projection of Two million is estimated for an in-depth study. A breakthrough in this study will provide adequate information on dealing and handling post-harvest losses.
Keywords: Bell Pepper, Economy, Entrepreneurship, Female, Nigeria.
A EDUCAÇÃO COMO DIREITO FUNDAMENTAL DE NATUREZA SOCIAL
Authors: Lima Elane Cristina Toledo , Pessoa Andréia Nádia Lima de Sousa 
Published: May 2024

O Direito à educação faz parte de um conjunto de direitos chamados de direitos sociais pertencentes a segunda dimensão com previsão precipuamente na Constituição Federal que tem como fundamento o valor da igualdade entre as pessoas. Diante disso, considera-se a seguinte problemática: Qual o regime jurídico da educação como direito fundamental de natureza social diante da competência do estado e do particular? O objetivo do estudo é analisar os principais aspectos do regime jurídico brasileiro da Educação como exercício para a promoção da cidadania e da dignidade da pessoa. O processo metodológico é o estudo bibliográfico de caráter descritivo quanto aos objetivos, com abordagem qualitativa e exploratória tendo como método dedutivo através da análise de literatura das doutrinas, e artigos das legislações pertinentes no âmbito da educação e do direito. O resultado obtido na pesquisa diante do processo metodológico de pesquisa bibliográfica foi a constatação de que a educação, crítica, dinâmica e libertadora é o fundamento uma sociedade democrática, por acreditar que sem a prestação desse direito fundamental o direito à educação, o exercício da cidadania resta completamente comprometido, pela não formação de efetivos cidadãos, e, dessa maneira, não é possível pensar a democracia na sua plenitude.
Pelaksanaan Psychosocial dan Edukasi Bagi Masyarakat Desa Nagrak Kecamatan Cianjur
Authors: Fahmi Adrial Ilhami  , Moh. Abd. Aziz Hidayat  , Nurhasanah  , Pahlawan Dusu  , Ravsyal Whyguna Andieka  , Sri Nurendah Sekarwangi  
Published: May 2024

Gempa bumi di Cianjur tidak hanya berdampak pada infrastuktur tetapi juga berdampak pada kesehatan mental terutama pada anak-anak. Untuk itu, kepada anak-anak usia sekolah dasar perlu diberikan pendampingan untuk menumbuhkan minat belajar pasca gempa dan trauma healing untuk menghilangkan atau mengurangi efek trauma yang dialami dengan membangun suasana yang ceria. Kelompok Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) melakukan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yaitu “Pelaksanaan Psychososial dan Edukasi Bagi Masyarakat Desa Nagrak Kecamatan Cianjur” dengan program utama yaitu Trauma Healing, Edukasi untuk anak-anak dan Seminar Mitigasi Bencana. Metode trauma healing yang digunakan adalah metode permainan yang dilaksanakan secara individu dan berkelompok serta membuat kolase. Hasil kegiatan pembimbingan belajar menjelaskan bahwa 100% siswa sekolah dasar dapat mengikuti kegiatan dengan baik dan mampu menceritakan kembali materi belajar dengan baik.

Kata kunci: KKN Desa Nagrak, Trauma Healing, Psychososial