Rakuten Kobo

Skip side bar filters

Congress and Civil-Military Relations

by Colton C. Campbell, David P. Auerswald, Mitchel Sollenberger, Katherine Scott, Jordan Tama, John Griswold, Alexis L. Ross, Charles Cushman, Charles Stevenson0, Louis Fisher1, Frank Mora2, Michelle Munroe3 ...

While the president is the commander in chief, the US Congress plays a critical and underappreciated role in civil-military relations—the relationship between the armed forces and the civilian leadership that commands it. This unique book edited by Colton C. Campbell and David P. Auerswald will help readers better understand the role of Congress in military affairs and national and international ... Read more

$38.49 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

While the president is the commander in chief, the US Congress plays a critical and underappreciated role in civil-military relations—the relationship between the armed forces and the civilian leadership that commands it. This unique book edited by Colton C. Campbell and David P. Auerswald will help readers better understand the role of Congress in military affairs and national and international
... Read more
Understanding and fostering soil carbon sequestration

by Dr C. Rumpel, Prof Ingrid Kӧgel-Knabner, Dr Martin Wiesmeier, Dr Stefanie Mayer, Prof Xiaojuan Feng, Prof Patrick Lavelle, Prof Sebastian Doetterl, Dr Rose Abramoff, Dr Jean-Thomas Cornelis, Dr Aline Frossard0, Dr Peter Fiener1, Dr Gina Garland2, Dr Michael Kaiser3, Dr Moritz Laub4, Dr Sophie Opfergelt5, Dr Marijn Van de Broek6, Dr Sarah van den Broek7, Dr Sophie F. von Fromm8, Dr Beverley Henry9, Dr C. Chenu0, Dr F. Amiraslani1, Dr Kazem Zamanian2, Prof Yakov Kuzyakov3, Prof Muhammad Sanaullah4, Dr T. Afzal5, Dr T. Shahzad6, Dr María de la Luz Mora7, Dr Jorge Medina8, Dr Patricia Poblete-Grant9, Dr Rolando Demanet0, Dr Paola Durán1, Dr Patricio Barra2, Dr Cecilia Paredes3, Dr Marcela Calabi-Floody4, Dr Matthias Kuhnert5, Dr Pete Smith6, Dr Christopher Poeplau7, Dr Edward Gregorich8, Dr Amin Sharififar9, Prof Budiman Minasny0, Dr Carlos A. Sierra1, Dr Susan E. Crow2, Dr Matt Aitkenhead3, Prof Rattan Lal4, Prof Thomas Kätterer5, Dr Martin A. Bolinder6, Dr Hyeon Ji Song7, Dr Pil Joo Kim8, Dr Abad Chabbi9, Dr Alan Franzluebbers0, Dr Andreas Schindlbacher1, Dr Mathias Mayer2, Dr Robert Jandl3, Dr Stephan Zimmermann4, Dr Frank Hagedorn5, Prof Lydie Stella Koutika6, Dr Nicolas Marron7, Dr Rémi Cardinael8, Dr Sonja Paul9, Dr Jens Leifeld0, Dr Deborah Dick1, Dr Cimélio Bayer2, Dr Jeferson Dieckow3, Dr Inigo Virto4, Dr Isabel de Soto5, Dr Rodrigo Antón6, Dr Rosa M. Poch7, Dr J.-C. Lata8, Dr C. Marques-dos-Santos Cordovil9, Dr E. Nartey0, Dr C. Staudhammer1, Dr E. Yeboah2, Dr Luca Montanarella3, Dr Ram Dalal4, Dr Matthew Tom Harrison5, Dr Brian Keating6, Prof Siân Mooney7, Dr Kathryn Janoski8, Dr Carmen M. Ugarte9, Dr Alexandra Langlais-Hesse0, Professor Michelle M. Wander1, Dr Abdul Wakeel2, Dr Sylvia Vetter3, Dr Katja Klumpp4 ...

Series Book 121 - Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Highlights the increasing role of soils as an important and dynamic part of the global carbon cycle and their potential role in counteracting increasing atmospheric CO2 concentrationsExplores key aspects of soil carbon sequestration in different environments and soil typesProvides a comprehensive review of socioeconomic, legal and policy issues surrounding the adoption of soil carbon sequestration ... Read more

$231.99 CAD

Highlights the increasing role of soils as an important and dynamic part of the global carbon cycle and their potential role in counteracting increasing atmospheric CO2 concentrationsExplores key aspects of soil carbon sequestration in different environments and soil typesProvides a comprehensive review of socioeconomic, legal and policy issues surrounding the adoption of soil carbon sequestration
... Read more
Paraguay and the United States

Distant Allies

by Frank O. Mora, Jerry W. Cooney ...

Series series
Ranging from the 1840s through the early twenty-first century, this study of shared political, economic, and cultural histories fills significant gaps in our understanding of Paraguayan-U.S. relations. Frank O. Mora and Jerry W. Cooney tell how an initially rocky beginning between the two countries, marked by diplomatic posturing, shows of military force, and failed business schemes, gave way to a ... Read more

$40.99 CAD

Ranging from the 1840s through the early twenty-first century, this study of shared political, economic, and cultural histories fills significant gaps in our understanding of Paraguayan-U.S. relations. Frank O. Mora and Jerry W. Cooney tell how an initially rocky beginning between the two countries, marked by diplomatic posturing, shows of military force, and failed business schemes, gave way to a
... Read more
Culture and National Security in the Americas

by Brian Fonseca, Eduardo A. Gamarra, Astrid Arrarás, José Miguel Cruz, Anthony Maingot, Frank O. Mora, Orlando J. Pérez, Joseph S. Tulchin, Victor Uribe0, Alcides Costa Vazå1, Luis Bitencourt2, Jeffrey S. Lantis3, Félix E. Martín4, Harold A. Trinkunas5 ...

Series series Security in the Americas in the Twenty-First Century
With contributions from leading experts, Culture and National Security in the Americas examines the most influential historical, geographic, cultural, political, economic, and military considerations shaping national security policies throughout the Americas. In this volume, contributors explore the actors and institutions responsible for perpetuating security cultures over time and the changes ... Read more

$158.99 CAD

With contributions from leading experts, Culture and National Security in the Americas examines the most influential historical, geographic, cultural, political, economic, and military considerations shaping national security policies throughout the Americas. In this volume, contributors explore the actors and institutions responsible for perpetuating security cultures over time and the changes
... Read more
Latin American and Caribbean Foreign Policy

by Jeanne A. K. Hey, JoAnn Fagot Aviel, Lincoln Bizzozero, Elsa Cardozo da Silva, Ana Covarrubias, H Michael Erisman, Jose Augusto Guilhon Albuquerque, Richard S. Hillman, Waltraud Quesier Morales0, Jose A. Morande1, John Peeler2, Peter M. Sanchez3, Anthony P. Spanakos4, Aldo C. Vacs5, Rubén Berríos6, Damian Fernandez7, Arlene B. Tickner8, Howard J. Wiarda9 ...

This comprehensive text analyzes the foreign policies of eighteen countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. First assessing the state of the discipline, the introduction develops a common framework that compares the relevant explanatory weight of foreign policy determinants at the individual, state, and international level for each country. Case studies include the major regional powers such ... Read more

$71.99 CAD

This comprehensive text analyzes the foreign policies of eighteen countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. First assessing the state of the discipline, the introduction develops a common framework that compares the relevant explanatory weight of foreign policy determinants at the individual, state, and international level for each country. Case studies include the major regional powers such
... Read more
Neighborly Adversaries

Readings in U.S.–Latin American Relations

Edited by Frank O. Mora, Michael J. LaRosa ...

The history of U.S.–Latin American relations has been characterized by a complex fusion of tensions, collaboration, misperceptions, and intervention. Offering a balanced and interdisciplinary interpretation, this comprehensive reader traces the often-troubled relationship from the beginnings of the nineteenth century to the presidency of Barack Obama. Completely revised and updated, this third ... Read more

$63.99 CAD

The history of U.S.–Latin American relations has been characterized by a complex fusion of tensions, collaboration, misperceptions, and intervention. Offering a balanced and interdisciplinary interpretation, this comprehensive reader traces the often-troubled relationship from the beginnings of the nineteenth century to the presidency of Barack Obama. Completely revised and updated, this third
... Read more
Analytics in a Business Context

Practical guidance on establishing a fact-based culture

by Michael O'Neil, The V2V Community ...

Series series From the Vision to Value Best Practice Community
Analytics in a Business Context - the first book issued by the Vision to Value (V2V) Professional Best Practice Community - guides readers through the essential steps in establishing a fact-based culture.The book leads off with an introduction by Information Builders senior executive Frank Vella, and crystallizes insights from more than 30 thought leaders into four chapters - Building the ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Analytics in a Business Context - the first book issued by the Vision to Value (V2V) Professional Best Practice Community - guides readers through the essential steps in establishing a fact-based culture.The book leads off with an introduction by Information Builders senior executive Frank Vella, and crystallizes insights from more than 30 thought leaders into four chapters - Building the
... Read more

Understanding Brazil - United States Relations

by Monica Hirst ...

Series series Coleção Política Externa Brasileira
The Brazil-United States relations represent a huge potential, but in recent decades have suffered from lack of communication and understanding between academics and policymakers from both countries. This book goes a long way towards demystifyingthis relationship. Covering from the final decades of the 19th century until the period of the Rousseff and Obama administrations,the work apprehends the ... Read more

Free

The Brazil-United States relations represent a huge potential, but in recent decades have suffered from lack of communication and understanding between academics and policymakers from both countries. This book goes a long way towards demystifyingthis relationship. Covering from the final decades of the 19th century until the period of the Rousseff and Obama administrations,the work apprehends the
... Read more
From Rebellion to Reform in Bolivia

Class Struggle, Indigenous Liberation, and the Politics of Evo Morales

by Jeffery R. Webber ...

Evo Morales rode to power on a wave of popular mobilizations against the neoliberal policies enforced by his predecessors. Yet many of his economic policies bare striking resemblance to the status quo he was meant to displace. Based in part on dozens of interviews with leading Bolivian activists, Jeff Webber examines the contradictions of Morales' first term in office. ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Evo Morales rode to power on a wave of popular mobilizations against the neoliberal policies enforced by his predecessors. Yet many of his economic policies bare striking resemblance to the status quo he was meant to displace. Based in part on dozens of interviews with leading Bolivian activists, Jeff Webber examines the contradictions of Morales' first term in office.
... Read more
Dancing with Dynamite

Social Movements and States in Latin America

by Benjamin Dangl ...

Grassroots social movements played a major role electing left-leaning governments throughout Latin America. Subsequent relations between these states and "the streets" remain troubled. Contextualizing recent developments historically, Dangl untangles the contradictions of state-focused social change, providing lessons for activists everywhere. ... Read more

$17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Grassroots social movements played a major role electing left-leaning governments throughout Latin America. Subsequent relations between these states and "the streets" remain troubled. Contextualizing recent developments historically, Dangl untangles the contradictions of state-focused social change, providing lessons for activists everywhere.
... Read more
Blood of Extraction

Canadian Imperialism in Latin America

by Todd Gordon, Jeffery R. Webber ...

Rooted in thousands of pages of Access to Information documents and dozens of interviews carried out throughout Latin America, Blood of Extraction examines the increasing presence of Canadian mining companies in Latin America and the environmental and human rights abuses that have occurred as a result. By following the money, Gordon and Webber illustrate the myriad ways Canadian-based ... Read more

Was $33.99 CAD Now $27.99 CAD

Rooted in thousands of pages of Access to Information documents and dozens of interviews carried out throughout Latin America, Blood of Extraction examines the increasing presence of Canadian mining companies in Latin America and the environmental and human rights abuses that have occurred as a result. By following the money, Gordon and Webber illustrate the myriad ways Canadian-based
... Read more
Venezuela

Hugo Chavez and the Decline of an "Exceptional Democracy"

Edited by Miguel Tinker Salas, Steve Ellner ...

Series series Latin American Perspectives in the Classroom
This authoritative book offers a comprehensive assessment of contemporary Venezuela. Analyzing the multifaceted phenomenon of Hugo Chávez, leading scholars move beyond his flamboyant style to focus on the concerns of popular social and political movements. The book challenges the misleading notions that for several decades glorified Venezuelan "exceptionalism" and minimized the role of important ... Read more

$52.99 CAD

This authoritative book offers a comprehensive assessment of contemporary Venezuela. Analyzing the multifaceted phenomenon of Hugo Chávez, leading scholars move beyond his flamboyant style to focus on the concerns of popular social and political movements. The book challenges the misleading notions that for several decades glorified Venezuelan "exceptionalism" and minimized the role of important
... Read more

Rakuten Kobo

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

What is Kobo Super Points?

Reward Yourself

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

Top Series in Canada

Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science

Security in the Americas in the Twenty-First Century

Congress and Civil-Military Relations

Understanding and fostering soil carbon sequestration

Paraguay and the United States

Culture and National Security in the Americas

Latin American and Caribbean Foreign Policy

Neighborly Adversaries

Analytics in a Business Context

People who read these also enjoyed

Understanding Brazil - United States Relations

From Rebellion to Reform in Bolivia

Dancing with Dynamite

Blood of Extraction

Venezuela

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

Top Series in Canada

Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science

Security in the Americas in the Twenty-First Century

Show:

People who read these also enjoyed