Описание: The emerging demographic and political presence of Latinos in the United States has moved the discussion of race relations beyond the terms of black and white. Using a variety of theoretical approaches, Betina Cutaia Wilkinson assesses Latinos', blacks', and whites' perceptions of commonality and opposition in order to reach a more nuanced understanding of the factors affecting political competition versus cooperation among these groups. In the most comprehensive analysis of Latino, black, and white relations to date, Wilkinson explores the extent to which these groups regard each other as partners or rivals and uncovers the motivations that contribute to those views. Relying on national survey and focus group data, the author examines how social interaction; feelings of identification with members of their own group and others; and individuals’ sense of power as established by their racial, economic, and political surroundings impact interracial attitudes. Her findings, like the complex racial dynamics she studies, are not easily reducible to simple formulae, yet they have strong implications for the formation of inter-race coalitions. For example, even if social contact generally decreases racial and ethnic hostility, the disadvantaged status of Latinos and blacks tends to impede cooperation and ramp up rivalry, leaving members of both groups more inclined to form coalitions with whites than with each other. Yet contextual factors in particular jurisdictions, such as the availability of quality education and higher wages overall, can mitigate antagonism and increase the likelihood of cooperation. Ultimately, Partners or Rivals? provides a timely account of contemporary race relations and the prospects for interracial and interethnic cooperation, pinpointing the sometimes surprising factors that have a realistic chance of improving those prospects.
Автор: Entzminger Betina Название: Contemporary Reconfigurations of American Literary Classics ISBN: 0415539641 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415539647 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 21437.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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The number and popularity of novels that have overtly reconfigured aspects of classic American texts suggests a curious trend for both readers and writers, an impulse to retell and reread books that have come to define American culture. This book argues that by revising canonical American literature, contemporary American writers are (re)writing an American myth of origins, creating one that corresponds to the contemporary writer's understanding of self and society. Informed by cognitive psychology, evolutionary literary criticism, and poststructuralism, Entzminger reads texts by canonical authors Poe, Hawthorne, Melville, Alcott, Twain, Chopin, and Faulkner, and by the contemporary writers that respond to them. In highlighting the construction and cognitive function of narrative in their own and in their antecedent texts, contemporary writers highlight the fact that such use of narrative is universal and essential to human beings. This book suggests that by revising the classic texts that compose our cultural narrative, contemporary writers mirror the way human individuals consistently revisit and refigure the past through language, via self-narration, in order to manage and understand experience.
Автор: Gonzalez Debbie, Jean-Louis Betina Название: A Walk with Cooper ISBN: 1733613013 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781733613019 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 1470.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Gonzбlez Betina Название: American Delirium ISBN: 1250621283 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781250621283 Издательство: Holtzbrink(MPS)/MPS Цена: 2482.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
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From award-winning novelist Argentine Betina Gonz lez comes a dizzying, luminous English-language debut about an American town overrun by a mysterious hallucinogen and the collision of three unexpected characters through the mayhem.
In a small Midwestern city, the deer population starts attacking people. So Beryl, a feisty senior and ex-hippie with a troubled past, decides to take matters into her own hands, training a squad of fellow retirees to hunt the animals down and to prove to society they're capable of more than playing bingo. At the same time, a group of protesters decides to abandon the "system" and live in the woods, leaving behind the demands of modern life--including their children. Nine-year-old Berenice never thought her mother would join the dropouts, but she's been gone for several days, leaving only a few clues about her past for Berenice to piece together. Vik, a taxidermist at the natural history museum and an immigrant from the Caribbean, is beginning to see the connections among the dropouts, the deer, and the discord. He's not normally the type to speak up, but when he finds a woman living in his closet, he's forced to get involved. Each of these engrossing characters holds a key to the city's unraveling--despite living on the margins of society--and just as their lives start to spin out of control, they rescue one another in surprising ways.
Автор: Krahn, Betina Название: Hero Wanted ISBN: 1420151959 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781420151954 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 827.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
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From New York Times bestselling author Betina Krahn comes a sparkling new historical romance series that will ignite the spirit, and the heart as two people trapped into an unwanted engagement arranged by their business rival fathers must weather scandal and burgeoning mutual attraction that will either forge a true partnership or be the ruin of both their families. Filled with with Betina's signature sparkling wit, the battle of wills between these two lovers are sure to captivate readers
When dashing, determined bachelor Rafe Townsend, and beautiful, impetuous Lauren Alcott are trapped into an engagement by their powerful business magnate fathers, their attraction suggests there may be pleasurable compensations to matrimony after all. Until an outing together puts a damper on their future...
Lauren is appalled when Rafe refuses to help two women whose boat has overturned on a river. Stripping her outer clothing, she dives in to rescue them herself--delighting a nearby reporter. Soon newspapers and scandal sheets have labeled Rafe as "less than heroic," for all of London to see, while Lauren is viewed by many as brazen. Besieged by scandalous rumors, and with both their reputations in the balance, what ensues is a prickly scheme that will either forge a partnership of deception--or blaze a path to true love...
Автор: Krahn, Betina Название: Mermaid, The ISBN: 0553576178 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780553576177 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 735.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
This book provides the first systematic overview of German sociology today. Thirty-four chapters review current trends, relate them to international discussions and discuss perspectives for future research. The contributions span the whole range of sociological research topics, from social inequality to the sociology of body and space, addressing pressing questions in sociological theory and innovative research methods.
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Introduction
Culture / Uta Karstein and Monika Wohlrab-Sahr
Demography and Aging / Francois Hopflinger
Economic Sociology / Andrea Maurer
Education and Socialization / Matthias Grundmann
Environment / Anita Engels
Europe / Monika Eigmuller
Family and Intimate Relationships / Dirk Konietzka, Michael Feldhaus, Michaela Kreyenfeld, and Heike Trappe
(Felt) Body. Sports, Medicine, and Media / Robert Gugutzer and Claudia Peter
Gender / Paula-Irene Villa and Sabine Hark
Globalization and Transnationalization / Anja Wei?
Global South / Eva Gerharz and Gilberto Rescher
History of Sociology / Stephan Moebius
Life Course / Johannes Huinink and Betina Hollstein
Media and Communication / Andreas Hepp
Microsociology / Rainer Schutzeichel
Migration / Ludger Pries
Mixed-Methods and Multimethod Research / Felix Knappertsbusch, Bettina Langfeldt, and Udo Kelle
Organization / Raimund Hasse
Political Sociology / Jorn Lamla
Qualitative Methods / Betina Hollstein and Nils C. Kumkar
Quantitative Methods / Alice Barth and Jorg Blasius
Religion / Matthias Koenig
Science and Higher Education / Anna Kosmutzky and Georg Krucken
Social Inequalities?Empirical Focus / Gunnar Otte, Mara Boehle, and Katharina Kuni?en
Social Inequalities?Theoretical Focus / Thomas Schwinn
Social Movements / Thomas Kern
Social Networks / Roger Hau?ling
Social Policy / Birgit Pfau-Effinger and Christopher Grages
Social Problems / Gunter Albrecht
Social Theory / Wolfgang Ludwig Schneider
Society / Uwe Schimank
Space. Urban, Rural, Territorial / Martina Low
Technology and Innovation / Werner Rammert
Work and Labor / Brigitte Aulenbacher and Johanna Grubner
List of Contributors
Index
Автор: Krahn, Betina Название: Husband Test, The ISBN: 0553583867 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780553583861 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 643.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: This encyclopedia offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource on the European integration process. Under the editorial directorship of Finn Laursen and associate editors Derek Beach, Roberto Dominguez, Sung-Hoon Park, Sophie Vanhoonacker, and Amy Verdun, the publication brings together peer-reviewed contributions by leading researchers on the European Union as a global actor.
Автор: Krahn Betina Название: Anyone But a Duke ISBN: 1420143514 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781420143515 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 735.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: For fans of HBO's The Gilded Age, explore the dazzling world of America's 19th century elite in this lush series of sparkling, page-turning love stories...New York Times bestselling author Betina Krahn delivers an irresistible romance shimmering with light-hearted wit and thrilling twists . . . The youngest of four spirited American sisters, Sarah Bumgarten has studiously avoided her mother's attempts to find her a titled husband among London's aristocracy. Now, after an earl's very public rejection, it seems her ideal mate will be anyone but a duke, a marquis, a baron, or a viscount . . . Thankfully, there are no noblemen in sight at Betancourt, the country estate where Sarah takes refuge. Its rightful owner, the Duke of Meridian, sibling to Sarah's brother-in-law, has been absent for years. Accompanied by her bevy of beloved animals, Sarah delights in refurbishing the once-grand property. But even a self-assured frontier heiress needs help when greedy tenants are threatened by her presence . . . Out of nowhere, a stranger jumps into the fray when ruffians attack. Nothing about "Art," the roguish interloper--now recuperating in the ducal bedchamber--smacks of nobility, with his brazen sensuality, worldly knowledge, and deeply seductive voice. Yet could he be the errant duke? If so, Sarah soon realizes this homecoming promises to be filled with unexpected challenges and passionate possibilities . . .
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