Arlie Russell Hochschild

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

New Jersey

Loss, Shame, and the Rise of the Right

In her first book since the widely acclaimed Strangers in Their Own Land, the National Book Award finalist and bestselling author Arlie Russell Hochschild now ventures to Appalachia, uncovering the "pride paradox" that has given the right's appeals such resonance For all the efforts to understand the state of American politics and the blue/red divide, we've ignored what economic and cultural loss can do to pride. In Stolen Pride, Arlie Russell Hochschild argues that Donald Trump has turned lost pride into stolen pride and shame into blame, and that the result of his rhetorical alchemy has been to weaponize that shame and introduce a potent blend of anger and often violent rhetoric--undermining democracy and highlighting revenge. Hochschild's research drew her to Pikeville, Kentucky, in the heart of Appalachia, within the whitest and second-poorest congressional district in the nation, where its residents faced the perfect storm. The city was reeling: coal jobs had left, crushing poverty arrived, and a deadly drug crisis struck the region more powerfully than anywhere else in the nation. Although Pikeville had been in the political center thirty years ago, by 2016, 80 percent of the district's population voted for Donald Trump. Hochschild's brilliant exploration of how the town responded in 2017, when a white nationalist march came to town--a rehearsal for the deadly "unite the right" march that would take place in Charlottesville, Virginia, just four months later--takes us deep inside a community that defies stereotypes. In Stolen Pride, Hochschild--whose previous book, Strangers in Their Own Land, was heralded by the New York Times as one of a small handful of books to read to understand Trump and the 2016 election--focuses on a group at the center of the shifting political landscape: blue-collar men. Long conversations over six years with mayors and felons, clerks and shopkeepers, road workers and teachers, ex-coal miners, and recovering addicts form the core of the book, movingly introducing readers to real people living deep within the political storm. Hochschild's great gift is to decode the emotional narratives that demagogues can speak to and lay bare the pain that lies beneath the rage. And in some of the voices she listens to, Hochschild hears an alternative to the inchoate anger, as she and her subjects imagine a way we might build bridges and move forward.

Stolen Pride

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Chris St. Hilaire

Lynette Padwa

27 Powers of Persuasion: Simple Strategies to SEDUCE Audiences and Win Allies
By Chris St. Hilaire & Lynette Padwa
First Edition 
Published 2010 Prentice Hall
Hardcover 


OVERVIEW 
Politicians know: You can change a conversation by touching the other person's arm.
Lawyers know: You don't ask a question unless you already have the answer.
Marketers know: It's easiest to convince people of what they already believe.
Reporters know: People hate silence. They fill it with stuff you can use.
You may love them or hate them, but there is no denying that politicians, lawyers, marketers, and reporters are masters of persuasion. In 27 Powers of Persuasion, Chris St. Hilaire distills their knowledge into 27 tools that will empower you to persuade anyone of just about anything. As a message strategist for some of the most famous names in America, Chris St. Hilaire has taught politicians how to persuade voters, attorneys how to persuade juries, and executives how to persuade CEOs.

27 Powers of Persuasion provides practical strategies that have helped St. Hilaire's clients win multimillion-dollar court cases and major political campaigns for the past eighteen years. You'll learn how to:

Persuade people without browbeating them.
Unite with your audience, not conquer them.
Use language that lets people agree with you on their terms.
Get people to see things your way and feel good about it.
With provocative excerpts from courtroom testimony, behind-the- scenes insights from some of the nation's canniest political operatives, and stories pulled from headlines and corporate hush files, 27 Powers of Persuasion delivers tactics you can start using the moment you close the book.


GOOD CONDITION 
Book has never been read but shows slight signs of aging and a small stain on edge as shown in photos. The interior and integrity of the book are not affected. No dust jacket included.

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Massachusetts

With provocative excerpts from focus groups and courtroom testimony and behind-the-scenes insights from top political operatives, a guide to the art of persuasion explains how to unite with an audience, not conquer it; use language that lets people agree with you on their terms; get people to feel good about seeing things your way; and much more.

27 Powers of Persuasion: Simple Strategies to Seduce Audiences and Win Allies

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Robert Roberts

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

New York

Salford Life in the First Quarter of the Century

A study which combines personal reminiscences with careful historical research, the myth of the 'good old days' is summarily dispensed with; Robert Roberts describes the period of his childhood, when the main affect of poverty in Edwardian Salford was degredation, and, despite great resources of human courage, few could escape such a prison.

The Classic Slum

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Matthew Desmond

North Carolina

Poverty and Profit in the American City

Based on years of embedded fieldwork and painstakingly gathered data, this masterful book transforms our understanding of extreme poverty and economic exploitation while providing fresh ideas for solving a devastating, uniquely American problem.

Evicted

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Jean Casella

An unforgettable look at the precious horrors and humiliations involved in solitary confinement.

California

Voices from Solitary Confinement

The UN Special Report on Torture has denounced the use of solitary confinement beyond 15 days as a form of cruel and degrading treatment that often rises to the level of torture. Yet the United States holds more than 80,000 people in isolation on any given day. Now, for the first time, the founders of Solitary Watch have collected a dozen first-hand accounts of life in solitary confinement. These first-hand accounts are supplemented by the writing of noted experts, exploring the psychological, legal, ethical and political dimensions of solitary confinement.

Hell Is a Very Small Place

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The Negro: A Menace to American Civilization (1907) by R.W. Shufeldt is a highly controversial and racist work that presents a negative and dehumanizing view of African Americans in early 20th-century America. Shufeldt, a physician and author, argues that the Negro race poses a threat to American civilization, drawing on pseudoscientific racial theories that were prevalent at the time. His work promotes eugenics and racist ideologies, contributing to the intellectual climate of racial segregation and discrimination. Although the book has been widely discredited for its racist and pseudoscientific content, it remains a document of historical significance in understanding the deeply entrenched racial prejudices of the period. As a leather-bound edition, this book holds a disturbing place in the history of racial thought, making it a critical text for those studying the history of racism in America.

Texas

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Gerri Willis

Illinois

The Untold Story of the Abolitionist Southern Belle Who Helped Win the Civil War

"A historical account of wealthy Southern belle Elizabeth Van Lew, whose espionage for Abraham Lincoln and the Union helped win the Civil War"-- Provided by publisher.

Lincoln's Lady Spymaster

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Suzanne Cope

Georgia

The Italian Assassins, Spies, and Couriers Who Fought the Nazis

The gripping, true, and untold history of the Italian anti-fascist resistance during World War II, told through the stories of four spectacularly courageous women fighters From underground soldiers to intrepid spies, Women of War unearths the hidden history of the brave women who risked their lives to overthrow the Nazi occupation and liberate Italy. Using primary sources and brand new scholarship, historian Suzanne Cope illuminates the roles played by women while Italians struggled under dual foes: Nazi invaders and Italian fascist loyalists. Cope’s research and storytelling introduces four brave and resourceful women who risked everything to overthrow the Nazi occupation and pry their future from the fascist grasp. We meet Carla Capponi in Rome, where she made bombs in an underground bunker then ferried them to their deadly destination wearing lipstick and a trenchcoat; and Bianca Guidetti Serra who rode her bicycle up switchbacks in the Alps, dodging bullets while delivering bags of clandestine newspapers and munitions to the anti-fascist armies hidden in the mountains. In Florence, the young future author of Italy’s new constitution, Teresa Mattei, carried secret messages and hid bombs; while Anita Malavasi led troops across the Apennine Mountains. Women of War brings their experiences as underground resistance fighters, partisan combatants, spies, and saboteurs to life. Essential and original, Women of War offers not only a reexamination of the elision of women from vital WWII history but also a valuable perspective on the ongoing fight for gender equality and social justice. After all, these were the women who launched a feminist movement as they fought for the future of their country, and what that could mean for its women, all while under Nazi and fascist fire.

Women of War

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Anne Roiphe

Older book - creased/slanted spine, but good page conditions

Pennsylvania

A Fine Predicament

A defence of married life from the perspective of a wife who survived the 1950s, the sexual revolution and the women's movement. Drawing upon a range of examples from history, literature and popular culture, the book discusses both the emotional and social points of view.

Married

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Peggy Vaughan

Theodore Isaac Rubin

Utah

A New Understanding of Affairs and How to Survive Them

Based on ten years of research and hundreds of interviews, this book reveals the complex reasons why people have affairs, discusses the stages of discovery and coping, the marriage/divorce dilemma, and how to seek professional help.

The Monogamy Myth

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The philosophy of social movements

Challenge conventional thinking with God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything by renowned author, journalist, and intellectual Christopher Eric Hitchens. A bold and provocative critique of organized religion, this international bestseller examines the destructive impact of religious belief on society, history, science, and morality. With razor-sharp wit, philosophical insight, and uncompromising logic, Hitchens presents a powerful argument for reason, secular ethics, and humanism. In this groundbreaking work, Hitchens confronts religious dogma and questions the moral authority of faith-based systems. From religious extremism to historical atrocities committed in the name of god, God Is Not Great is a fearless exploration of how belief can corrupt, divide, and hinder progress. It remains a cornerstone in the conversation surrounding atheism and free thought. This premium leather-bound edition offers a refined and durable presentation of one of the most influential secular works of the 21st century. Perfect for collectors, scholars, or anyone passionate about philosophy, religion, and critical thinking. A must-have for those exploring the intersection of religion and reason, this edition combines intellectual rigor with elegant craftsmanship.

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The Second Sex, written by Simone de Beauvoir, is a groundbreaking work in feminist philosophy and one of the most influential texts of the 20th century. In this monumental work, de Beauvoir explores the societal and psychological construction of gender, examining how women have been historically treated as the ""Other"" and systematically oppressed. Through a blend of philosophical inquiry, historical analysis, and sociological study, de Beauvoir critiques the roles and expectations placed on women in a patriarchal society. This premium leather bound edition of The Second Sex presents de Beauvoir’s profound insights on equality, identity, and freedom with elegance and lasting quality. Perfect for readers interested in gender studies, philosophy, or feminism, this edition will make a treasured addition to any intellectual library. De Beauvoir’s work is not just a feminist text but a timeless exploration of human existence and the dynamics of power, making it a must-read for those looking to understand the foundations of modern gender theory and social justice movements.

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Explore one of the most influential philosophical works of the 20th century with The Decline of the West: Form and Actuality by Oswald Spengler. In this groundbreaking volume, Spengler presents a sweeping theory of history, culture, and civilization, proposing that all societies follow a life cycle—rising, flourishing, and eventually declining. Challenging the idea of linear progress, Spengler introduces a cyclical view of history, drawing comparisons between Western civilization and ancient cultures such as the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians. A masterwork of historical philosophy and cultural analysis, this book dives into themes of destiny, cultural identity, and the inevitable transformation of civilizations. Ideal for scholars, history enthusiasts, and critical thinkers, The Decline of the West remains essential reading for understanding the philosophical roots of modern historical thought. This premium leather-bound edition features a sophisticated, timeless design—perfect for collectors, libraries, and anyone who appreciates classic intellectual literature in a distinguished format. Rediscover a bold and controversial interpretation of world history that continues to inspire debate and reflection more than a century after its original publication.

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The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind by Gustave Le Bon, first published in 1896, is a seminal work on the psychology of crowds and mass behavior. Le Bon explores how individuals in large groups lose their sense of self-control and are susceptible to suggestion and manipulation. He delves into the psychological forces that drive collective behavior, the rise of crowd mentality, and the potential dangers of mass movements. This leather-bound edition includes an updated introduction discussing the relevance of Le Bon's ideas in the context of modern social and political movements. As one of the earliest works of social psychology, it remains an influential text in understanding the power of the crowd in shaping events throughout history. The book's timeless insights make it an essential read for students of psychology, sociology, political science, and anyone interested in the dynamics of collective human behavior.

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Tim Wise

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Essays on racial flashpoints, white denial, violence, and the manipulation of fears in America today.

Dispatches from the Race War

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A former library material.. Some stains.. But this is a first edition, with author's signature.

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Sayings that will change your life and heal your wounds...

How to love and trust with no regrets! (First book, 1. 200)

Edward Fullbrook

Kate Fullbrook

Arkansas

Rethinking de Beauvoir and Sartre

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Sex and Philosophy

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Katherine Boo

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Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • NAMED ONE OF TIME’S TEN BEST NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE DECADE “Inspiring . . . extraordinary . . . [Katherine Boo] shows us how people in the most desperate circumstances can find the resilience to hang on to their humanity. Just as important, she makes us care.”—People “A tour de force of social justice reportage and a literary masterpiece.”—Judges, PEN/John Kenneth Galbraith Award ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times • The Washington Post • O: The Oprah Magazine • USA Today • New York • The Miami Herald • San Francisco Chronicle • Newsday In this breathtaking book by Pulitzer Prize winner Katherine Boo, a bewildering age of global change and inequality is made human through the dramatic story of families striving toward a better life in Annawadi, a makeshift settlement in the shadow of luxury hotels near the Mumbai airport. As India starts to prosper, the residents of Annawadi are electric with hope. Abdul, an enterprising teenager, sees “a fortune beyond counting” in the recyclable garbage that richer people throw away. Meanwhile Asha, a woman of formidable ambition, has identified a shadier route to the middle class. With a little luck, her beautiful daughter, Annawadi’s “most-everything girl,” might become its first female college graduate. And even the poorest children, like the young thief Kalu, feel themselves inching closer to their dreams. But then Abdul is falsely accused in a shocking tragedy; terror and global recession rock the city; and suppressed tensions over religion, caste, sex, power, and economic envy turn brutal. With intelligence, humor, and deep insight into what connects people to one another in an era of tumultuous change, Behind the Beautiful Forevers, based on years of uncompromising reporting, carries the reader headlong into one of the twenty-first century’s hidden worlds—and into the hearts of families impossible to forget. WINNER OF: The PEN Nonfiction Award • The Los Angeles Times Book Prize • The American Academy of Arts and Letters Award • The New York Public Library’s Helen Bernstein Book Award NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New Yorker • People • Entertainment Weekly • The Wall Street Journal • The Boston Globe • The Economist • Financial Times • Foreign Policy • The Seattle Times • The Nation • St. Louis Post-Dispatch • The Denver Post • Minneapolis Star Tribune • The Week • Kansas City Star • Slate • Publishers Weekly

Behind the Beautiful Forevers

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David R. Croteau

William Hoynes

There are highlights and pencil marks . 
 Sociologists Croteau and Hoynes offer a critical analysis of the rapidly changing media industry. They examine the influence that media have on US society, with particular attention paid to the tension between the industry's quest for profits and a democratic society's need for media in the public interest. The revised second edition reflects developments such as recent media mergers and policy shifts; discusses public debate about media ownership and media conglomerates; and explores the continuing integration of the Internet and the impact that changing technologies are having on the media business. 2001

Ohio

Business & Economics

Corporate Media and the Public Interest

The Business of Media focuses on the changing media industry and the tension between the media industry's insatiable quest for profits and a democratic society's need for a media system that serves the public interest. The book reviews the history of the industry and its evolving technologies; examines how the structure and business strategies of the industry are changing; and considers the potential influence the new media industry will have on society. It also looks at how policy and citizen action can help to create media that contribute to a more vibrant public sphere.

The Business of Media

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Claude M. Steele

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How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do

In Whistling Vivaldi, described as a 'beautifully-written account' of the relationship between stereotypes and identity, Claude Steele offers a vivid first-person detailing of the research that brought him to his groundbreaking conclusions. Through the telling of dramatic personal stories, Dr. Steele shares the process of constructing and completing experiments and statistical studies that show that exposing subjects to stereotypes - merely reminding a group of female math majors about to take a math test, for example, that women are considered naturally inferior to men at math - impairs their performance in the area affected by the stereotype. Steele's conclusions shed new light on a host of American social phenomena, from the racial and gender gaps in standardized test scores to the belief in the superior athletic prowess of black men. As Homi Bhabha states, 'Steele's book is both urgent and important in understanding the tyranny of the stereotype and liberating ourselves from its derogatory, one-dimensional vision.' Whistling Vivaldi presents a new way of looking at identity and the way it is shaped by social expectations, and, in Richard Thompson Ford's words, 'offers a clear and compelling analysis and, better still, straightforward and practical solutions.'

Whistling Vivaldi

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In the beginning ...was the command line

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Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell delves into the complexities of human interaction, exploring how we misinterpret the intentions and actions of people we don't know. Drawing from real-world examples such as the case of Sandra Bland, the 2015 financial crisis, and the actions of spies, Gladwell analyzes the mistakes we make when we judge strangers. Through his insightful storytelling and thought-provoking research, he uncovers the psychological and societal forces that shape our understanding of others. In this compelling narrative, Gladwell challenges the assumptions that guide our everyday interactions and provides a deeper understanding of how our brains process unfamiliar individuals. His unique approach blends psychology, sociology, and history, offering readers a new perspective on trust, deception, and the missteps we often make when interacting with those outside our immediate circle. This book is not only a reflection on human behavior but also a call to approach strangers with greater empathy and awareness. The premium leather bound edition ensures that this thought-provoking work remains a treasured part of your collection for years to come.

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Arlie Russell Hochschild

Stolen Pride

Chris St. Hilaire; Lynette Padwa

27 Powers of Persuasion: Simple Strategies to Seduce Audiences and Win Allies

Robert Roberts

The Classic Slum

Matthew Desmond

Evicted

Jean Casella

Hell Is a Very Small Place

R.W. Shufeldt

The Negro: A Menace to American Civilization (1907) by R.W. Shufeldt Leather-bound

Gerri Willis

Lincoln's Lady Spymaster

Suzanne Cope

Women of War

Anne Roiphe

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The Monogamy Myth

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The philosophy of social movements

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God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything By Christopher Eric Hitchens Leather- Bound Edition

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