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Rendering Chinese Classics into English III: Translation and Commentary of Ancient Chinese Maxims
by Pan WenguoThis third volume of the three-volume encyclopedic set of Chinese–English translations offers practical insights by examining ancient Chinese maxims, comparing different translations, and providing expert commentary.The volume uses the traditional four-division system to present a systematic approach to translating classical Chinese texts. It examines major works from the Jing and Zi divisions – including the Five Canons, the Four Books, and writings from the Confucian, Daoist, and Legalist schools of thought. Each translation is accompanied by detailed notes and comparisons with existing Western translations.This work will be a valuable resource for scholars and students of Chinese–English translation and Chinese studies who need practical translation guidance, as well as for translators working with classical Chinese texts.
European Energy Security and US-Russian Competition: Power Struggles in a Changing World (Routledge Contemporary Russia and Eastern Europe Series)
by Ioanna MavromatiThis book argues that the influence of US-Russian security competition on the energy policies of EU member states and on the development of a unified European energy security policy has been significantly underestimated. While most previous studies have focused on internal EU dynamics and the role of Russian interests, this work takes a broader perspective by examining how transatlantic rivalries have shaped European approaches to energy security.By tracing the evolution of European energy security policy from the Cold War era through the present, the book connects shifts in policy to the changing dynamics of US-Soviet and later US-Russian energy competition. It demonstrates that, after the Soviet Union’s collapse, the United States did not initially view European reliance on Russian energy as a threat. However, as US-Russian competition intensified, Washington increasingly framed Europe’s dependence on Russian gas as a security risk and actively sought to block the expansion of Russian energy infrastructure into Europe. The book also explores how, despite the EU’s early treaties being energy-focused, energy security only became a central foreign policy concern for the Union in the mid-2000s. Ultimately, the author argues that scholars of international relations must consider both great power dynamics and intra-European factors to fully understand the development of European energy policy.The book will be of interest to students and researchers in geopolitics, international relations, energy politics, regional studies, and European studies.
World Yearbook of Education 2026: The Shifting Geopolitics of Higher Education: Knowledge, Power, Protest (World Yearbook of Education)
by Katja Brøgger Jenny J. Lee Susan L. Robertson Hannah MoscovitzWorld Yearbook of Education 2026 discusses the shifting geopolitics of Higher Education, directly engaging with an urgent call to theorize the academy as a site of power, politics, protest, and possibility.The volume brings together leading and new generations of thinkers from across the globe who draw on theoretical resources from sociology, politics, international relations, geography, gender studies, cultural studies, and post- and decolonial studies. Taken together, the chapters show how these epistemic resources can help us understand the current state of affairs in higher education and beyond. They reflect key dimensions of shifting geopolitics and their impact on higher education: multipolar superpower rivalry, autocratic populism, decolonial justice, and digital transformations. By anchoring the study of higher education in prevailing geopolitical tensions, the volume seeks to uncover the critical role of the university in contemporary global politics.By exploring higher education as a central institution caught within competing visions of world order, one rooted in international cooperation, another asserting the nation-state, and yet another challenging the very notion of the university as territorially fixed, the book offers a perspective on the university, which is in line with pivotal global developments. It is a must-read book for anyone interested in the new geopolitics of higher education and the future of the university globally.
AI and Sustainable Transformations
by Gyan Prakash Amandeep KaurAI and Sustainable Transformations presents cutting-edge research and insights into the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies in driving human-centered innovation and sustainable transformation across various industries.With an emphasis on aligning technological advancements with sustainable practices, this book explores applications of AI in manufacturing, healthcare and the food industry, it delves into critical themes such as Internet of Things-enabled smart manufacturing, blockchain for secure industrial ecosystems, emerging technologies for sustainable futures, intelligent healthcare systems, AI for sustainable and healthcare supply chains, and applications of AI in the food industry. Through in-depth case studies, technical analyses and alternative solutions, readers will gain a broad-based perspective on AI-driven human-centric development.This is an essential resource for academics, researchers, professionals and policy makers who wish to leverage innovative strategies for a better tomorrow.
Ground Improvement I: Proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference 2023 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #662)
by Akanksha Tyagi Anumita MishraThis book comprises select proceedings of the annual conference of the Indian Geotechnical Society. The conference brings together researchers, practitioners, and academicians on various aspects of geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering. The book presents papers on various geotechnical applications, covering topics such as (i) AI/ML applications in geotechnical engineering, ii) analytical, physical, and numerical methods, iii) geoinformatics applications in geotechnical engineering, iv) case studies, v) dams/embankments, vi) foundation engineering, vii) geoenvironmental engineering, viii) geohazards risk reduction and probabilistic analysis, ix) characterization of geomaterials and site investigations, x) geosynthetics engineering, xi) geotechnical earthquake engineering, xii) ground improvement, xiii) landslides and slope stability, xiv) offshore geotechnical engineering, xv) rock mechanics and rock engineering, xvi) sustainability in geotechnical engineering, xvii) tunneling and underground construction, xviii) unsaturated soil mechanics, and other related topics. The contents of this book will not only be of interest to researchers but also to practicing engineers. xiv) Offshore geotechnical engineering, xv) Rock mechanics and rock engineering, xvi) Sustainability in geotechnical engineering, xvii) Tunnelling and underground construction, xviii) Unsaturated soil mechanics, and other related topics. The contents of this book will not only be of interest to researchers but also to practicing engineers.
Thermal Analysis of Nuclear Power Plants (Nuclear Science and Technology)
by Hang Wang Minjun Peng Zhaofei Tian Genglei XiaThis book highlights the thermodynamics analysis methods for thermal systems in PWR nuclear power plants, encompassing both thermal balance and exergy analysis techniques. The energy conversion efficiency in nuclear power plants has significant impact on their economy viability and market competitiveness. By examining the size, location and sources of energy loss within the thermal system of nuclear power plants, we can inform the design and operation to effectively enhance operational efficiency. This book presents an overview of the thermal cycles utilized by various types of nuclear power plants, encompassing both Rankine and Brayton cycles. Additionally, it elucidates the primary factors that impact the thermal efficiency of these cycles, as well as the thermal balance method predicated on the first law of thermodynamics and exergy analysis method based on the second law. The rationality and effectiveness of energy utilization in the process of energy transmission and conversion in PWR nuclear power plant thermal systems are identified based on the results of thermal balance calculation and exergy analysis. Additionally, measures to enhance the energy utilization level of nuclear power plants are proposed. This book is suitable for graduate students of nuclear energy science and engineering and senior undergraduates of nuclear engineering and nuclear technology and thermal energy engineering. It can also be used as a reference for technical personnel working in nuclear power plants. The English translation of this book, originally in Chinese, was facilitated by artificial intelligence. The content was later revised by the author for accuracy.
Iconizing of Literature, Art, Humanities, and Science: Intermediality and Value in Popular Culture
by Sophie Picard Paula Wojcik Hannes HöferWhy do people wear shirts with the Shakespeare quote &“to be or not be?&” or a portrait of philosopher Slavoj Žižek? How does popular and mass media adaptation and appropriation influence theoretical or literary concepts like &‘deconstruction&’ or the &‘Kafkaesque&’? Why are Lolita, Leonardo Da Vinci&’s Mona Lisa, and Einstein ubiquitous and yet Leopold Bloom, Francisco de Goya&’s The Naked Maja, and Leó Szilárd are not? Our answer is simple: because some works, persons, literary characters, pieces of music, or even theoretical concepts are cultural icons. Cultivated by expert and in popular culture they become representatives of what is considered to be outstanding or even a peak of human culture. As cultural icons they are venerated and sometimes desecrated in manifest or metaphorical iconoclasms. By exploring cultural icons and their role in popular culture, the contributions from the fields of theology, musicology, history, fine arts, linguistics, film studies, literary studies, media studies, and cultural studies provide a deeper understanding of the ways in which cultural meaning and value are created, communicated, and disseminated in our daily lives. This is an open access book.
Uncertain Threats: The FBI, the New Left, and Cold War Intelligence
by Jason Ross ArnoldWhat if the FBI&’s surveillance of the New Left wasn&’t only about repression and cynical self-interest? This book revisits one of the most controversial episodes of the Cold War: the FBI&’s counterintelligence investigations into the activist leaders of SDS and other radical groups. While scholars have rightly emphasized political overreach, constitutional violations, and the Bureau&’s institutional self-interest, newly declassified documents reveal that it also possessed a stream of intelligence — often fragmentary, sometimes credible — that pointed to international ties many scholars have overlooked or discounted. Through close historical analysis of this evolving intelligence picture, the book complicates the dominant narrative of Hoover-era surveillance. It shows how the FBI and other agencies perceived the New Left&’s developing connections to Cuba, North Vietnam, and other Communist powers, and why they came to see those ties as potential counterintelligence threats. Rather than defending the Bureau&’s conduct, the book seeks to understand it on its own terms, emphasizing how counterintelligence agencies operate amid deep uncertainty and limited oversight. In doing so, it offers a new perspective on the internationalization of the New Left, the nature of foreign influence, and the machinery of Cold War security. A work of historical and analytical recovery, it challenges prevailing narratives in U.S. political history, intelligence studies, and the historiography of the 1960s.
Advancements in Cancer Theranostics: Integrating Imaging and Intervention
by Rajendra Prasad Murali Mohan YallapuThis book addresses the recent developments, trends, and challenges of nanosized biomedicine for solid tumors with reference to FDA approved imaging and therapeutic agents. In the last 25 years, about 300 nanosized imaging and therapeutic probes have been registered for clinical trials and only about 25 have qualified the necessary needs of FDA approval. None of the books or articles published so far cover the wide range of nanomedicine examples with multimode imaging and therapeutic applications. This book addresses this gap by discussing various examples of surface engineered functional nano(bio)medicine along with their challenges. This book covers the road map of cancer nanomedicine by focusing on (i) the basic design and bioengineering of safe medicines, (ii) physicochemical understanding of surface engineered medicines and their characteristics, (iii) various examples of site-specific bioimaging and multimode therapies, (iv) stimuli-responsive approaches for targeted drug delivery applications, (v) targeted therapeutic approaches for cancer cells or solid tumor ablations, (vi) targeted mechanisms of administrative biomedicines, (vii) impact of surface modification or engineering of biomedicines for site-selective tumor binding ability, (vii) requirements for clinical trials and FDA approval etc etc. The book covers these key topics by comprising of various chapters from well-establish research groups focusing on surface chemistry, oncomedicine, multimode diagnostics and therapeutics, and nanomedicines. Thus, this book aims to provide a comprehensive validation of cancer nanomedicine for advanced therapeutic approaches. This book is targeted at biomedical scientists, oncologists, researchers and graduate students in the domains of nanomedicine and nanotheranostics.
A Problem-Solving Approach to Electric Circuits: Volume III
by Farzin AsadiThis book is designed for students taking circuit analysis courses. It includes examples and exercises that help students review and sharpen their knowledge of the subject while enhancing their classroom performance. Offering detailed solutions, multiple methods for solving problems, and clear explanations of concepts, this book aims to improve students' problem-solving skills and deepen their understanding of topics covered in electric circuit analysis courses.
Digital Business Transformation in Africa, Volume II: Digital Ecosystems, Consumer Experience, and Engagement (Palgrave Studies in Technology and Innovation in Africa)
by Thomas Anning-DorsonAs Africa's digital economy expands rapidly, it presents a wealth of opportunities for both micro and macroeconomic development. This book, the second of two volumes, offers a comprehensive examination of how digital technologies are altering the way companies interact with customers and the continent's broader digital ecosystem. Drawing on a rich mix of empirical studies and conceptual frameworks, this volume examines key themes at the forefront of Africa's digital revolution. It explores the impact of super-apps and IoT on consumer interactions, the role of mobile technologies in shaping African digital ecosystems, and the multifaceted influence of digital technologies on socio-economic development. The book delves into cutting-edge customer engagement strategies, including the use of short-form video content, chatbots, and emojis in digital customer service, providing empirical insights into their effectiveness in the African context. Furthermore, this volume offers nuanced analyses of social media's role in brand engagement and e-commerce, exploring generational dynamics and cross-country trends. It also examines the intersection of digital activism and brand management, offering valuable insights for companies navigating the complex socio-political landscape of African markets. It will be of great interest to scholars and students of innovation strategy and business in Africa.
#Barbie and Social Media: Digital Discourses and Mattel's Celebrity Doll
by Rebecca C. Hains Emily R. Aguiló-Pérez#Barbie and Social Media delves into Barbie&’s transformation from doll to global cultural icon–one that is deeply embedded in contemporary social media discourse. It explores how digital platforms have given rise to a dynamic, participatory culture that both celebrates and critiques doll and brand. From Mattel&’s strategic branding of Barbie as a symbol of diversity and empowerment, to individuals' use of social media to reimagine Barbie&’s identity and significance, #Barbie and Social Media offers a comprehensive examination of Barbie in the digital age.
Proceedings of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference 2024, Volume 15: Transportation Engineering (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #710)
by Mohamed Zaki Yili Tang Clare RobinsonThis book comprises the proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Canadian Society of Civil Engineering 2024. The contents of this volume focus on a specialty conference in transportation engineering. This volume will prove a valuable resource for those in academia and industry.
Sustainability in Energy and Buildings 2024 (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #113)
by Lakhmi C. Jain John R. Littlewood R. J. HowlettThis book contains the proceedings of the 16th KES International Conference on Sustainability and Energy in Buildings 2024 (SEB2024) held in Madeira, Portugal, during September 18–20, 2024, organized by KES International. SEB24 invited contributions on a range of topics related to sustainable buildings and explored innovative themes regarding sustainable energy systems. The conference formed an exciting chance to present, interact, and learn about the latest research and practical developments on the subject. The conference attracted submissions from around the world. Submissions for the full-paper track were subjected to a blind peer-reviewed process. Only the best of these were selected for presentation at the conference and publication in these proceedings. It is intended that this book provides a useful and informative snapshot of recent research developments in the important and vibrant area of sustainability in energy and buildings.
Linear Algebra for Data Science with Python (Chapman & Hall/CRC The Python Series)
by John M. SheaLinear Algebra for Data Science with Python provides an introduction to vectors and matrices within the context of data science. This book starts from the fundamentals of vectors and how vectors are used to model data, builds up to matrices and their operations, and then considers applications of matrices and vectors to data fitting, transforming time-series data into the frequency domain, and dimensionality reduction. This book uses a computational-first approach: the reader will learn how to use Python and the associated data-science libraries to work with and visualize vectors and matrices and their operations, as well as to import data to apply these techniques. Readers learn the basics of performing vector and matrix operations by hand but are also shown how to use several different Python libraries for performing these operations.Key Features: Teaches the most important concepts and techniques for working with multi-dimensional data using vectors and matrices. Introduces readers to some of the most important Python libraries for working with data, including NumPy and PyTorch. Demonstrate the application of linear algebra in real data and engineering applications. Includes many color visualizations to illustrate mathematical operations involving vectors and matrices. Provides practice and feedback through a unique set of online, interactive tools on the accompanying website.
The Routledge Handbook of Fan Video and Digital Authorship (Routledge Media and Cultural Studies Handbooks)
by Louisa Ellen Stein Samantha CloseThis cutting-edge collection explores the histories, aesthetics, and cultural work of fan video across a wide variety of manifestations and genres.Editors Louisa Ellen Stein and Samantha Close have assembled an edited collection that showcases the aesthetic diversity and transcultural dynamics at play in fan video as a widespread form. The collection explores the relationships between fan video as a set of DIY subcultural authorship forms and the broader evolving popular cultures of digital media, looking at how fan video structures and aesthetics influence other popular and commercial forms of digital video. In order to do so, it examines a wide range of fan video genres and practices, including vidding, reaction videos, self-insert TikToks, ASMR videos, Let’s Play videos, streams, Bilibili videos, gif loops, fan films, crack videos, animatics, collection videos, deepfakes, fake trailers, and fan video essays, among others. It features chapters by a range of scholars working in the intersecting fields of digital media studies, fan studies, media studies, cultural studies, audience studies, video game studies, transcultural studies, and videographic studies.A field-defining collection, this Handbook will be of interest to students and scholars of digital media studies, fan studies, media studies, cultural studies, videographic studies, and beyond.
Rendering Chinese Classics into English II: A History of Translation Studies
by Pan WenguoThis second volume of the three-part encyclopedia of Chinese–English translation provides a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of translation studies in both China and the West. The book systematically examines the development of Western translation theory, organizing its progression into five distinct phases. It also traces the history of Chinese translation, from early Buddhist sutra translations to modern practices, offering comparative analysis of Eastern and Western theories and methodologies. Additionally, the volume explores the evolution of Chinese translation theory before and after the twentieth century, with particular attention to the contributions of key figures such as Yan Fu.An essential resource for scholars, students, and practitioners, this volume offers invaluable insights into translation methodology and serves as a practical guide for those working with classical Chinese texts. It is a must-read for anyone engaged in Chinese–English translation or Chinese studies.
Technology and Digital Educational Leadership: The Future of Education (Routledge Research in Educational Leadership)
by David Gurr Donnie AdamsThis book explores the complex landscape of technology and education, particularly on how students learn, and educators teach. It uncovers effective approaches to harness technology's potential while safeguarding the core values of education.The contributors in this volume are educational leaders engaged in education policy, practice, and research. In each chapter they focus on the integration of artificial intelligence, online learning, and distance education prompted by global events like the COVID-19 pandemic, and provide insights, strategies, and case studies to help readers navigate this dynamic landscape effectively. The chapters offer clarity to complex issues and offer evidence-informed practices for shaping technology integration and digital leadership in the years ahead.The book will be of relevance to educational leaders, scholars, policymakers, and educators who are preparing for a future shaped by rapid technological change. It can also be a supplementary reading to those interested in staying abreast of the evolving educational landscape or enhancing their understanding of technology and digital leadership's role in shaping the future of learning.
Laughter, Power, and the Unconscious: Researching Emotional Responses in a Contemporary Audience Spectating Early Modern Comedy at Shakespeare's Globe (Audience Research)
by Bridget Escolme Maria Grazia TurriLaughter, Power, and the Unconscious offers paradigm-breaking insights into the psychological and sociopolitical dimensions of humour and comedy. Based on an innovative audience experiment at Shakespeare's Globe, the authors develop a revolutionary theory of humour as manic defence, challenging Freud's classic formulations while engaging with contemporary humour theories.The text explores three key domains: firstly, it establishes and evaluates the theory in comparison to Freud's work in Jokes and their Relation to the Unconscious, while positioning it within major humour frameworks; secondly, it demonstrates the theory's application to Renaissance comedy, examining characters like Malvolio from Twelfth Night alongside stock figures of cuckolds and madmen in both English theatrical traditions and commedia dell'arte; finally, it investigates the theory's broader sociopolitical relevance by analysing war-related humour and racist jokes while addressing comedy's dual capacity to both challenge and reinforce existing power structures.This volume will appeal to the scholars and students of theatre and performance studies, psychology, literary theory and cultural studies interested in the sociopolitical implications of humour.
MORE Is Better: Leading Operations with Meaning, Optimism, and Relationships for Excellence
by Kathy MillerIn MORE Is Better, award-winning manufacturing executive Kathy Miller draws from decades of leading complex operations and the science of human flourishing to reveal what truly drives sustainable success in today’s demanding business environments.Through compelling stories and research-backed strategies, Miller shows how leaders at every level can build high-performance cultures where: Meaningful work connects people to purpose Optimism fuels adaptability and innovation Relationships foster trust, safety, and collaboration Excellence follows—in operations and outcomes Designed for leaders across industries—from plant floors to executive suites—this is both a business book and a field guide. With dozens of actionable tools and ready-to-use interventions, it’s a resource you’ll turn to again and again. Because when you activate every team member’s hands, head, and heart—you build workplaces that thrive.
Regional Competition and Conflicts in MENA: From the Arab Spring to the Gaza War (UCLA Center for Middle East Development (CMED))
by Dania Koleilat KhatibThis book studies four cases where competing regional players greatly shaped the ongoing conflicts in Syria, Yemen, Somalia/the Horn of Africa, and Libya. Based on John Mearsheimer’s theory of great power competition detailed in his book The Tragedy of Great Power Politics, this publication examines an important period in the modern history of the MENA region, starting from the Arab Spring until the beginning of the Gaza war. The Arab Spring and the demands for democratization created a disruption, leading to the fall of several dictatorships, creating both a threat and an opportunity for regional dominant powers. Those cases are studied in an instrumental manner. Regional Competition and Conflicts in MENA helps readers interested in the MENA region understand the nature of the competition among regional powers and its effect on the course of those conflicts.This book will be of particular use to students with an interest in Middle East studies, Middle East politics, conflict studies, and international relations.
Fundamentals of the Intelligent Hospital: Adapting Diverse Enabling Technologies to Transform Healthcare Delivery (Intelligent Health Series)
by Paul Frisch, PhDOver the last decade the changing healthcare environment has driven hospitals to critically evaluate and optimize their operations to enhance patient treatment and care prompting the emergence of the intelligent health system. Unlike traditional health systems, intelligent health systems are emerging as entities that leverage data, AI, the cloud and other digital tools to create strategic advantages and better outcomes. While all health systems claim to be doing this, there is a different approach used by intelligent health systems. Both models recognize the inherent power of using data and AI to improve the delivery of health services, but intelligent health systems are this this to the next level. They are using the intelligent health revolution to rethink the entire delivery model. Their focus is on leveraging AI and other technologies to efficiently provide health and medical services across all touchpoints, experiences and channels. To deal with the complexity of patient care workflows, enhance patient diagnosis, treatment, care, safety and satisfaction, home health and telemedicine the design of Intelligent Hospitals has focused on the integration of diverse technologies, to provide a seamless exchange of information. This book outlines the technologies and clinical applications which constitute the fundamentals of the Intelligent Hospital and the technologies that support patient care and health management across a spectrum of healthcare environments, the home, remote offices and treatment facilities and the hospital itself. The book introduces the changing environment of care resulting in new distributions of patients across a broad spectrum of the patient acuity and care environments, including the Intelligent Hospital; supporting treatment areas, such as the OR, Radiation Therapy, interventional radiology, patient care areas, such as the ICU, ambulatory / telemetry as well as all supporting functionality, including infection control, laboratory medicine, pathology, biomedical engineering, Informatics and Information Technology; I-Home supporting networked dynamically interact with the technologies and application in a variety of care settings. Each chapter describes the fundamentals of integrating diverse technologies and clinical systems to create a seamless environment enabling data to be share across the complete spectrum care environment, starting from the ambulance, through the emergency room, diagnostics, treatment and recovery in the hospital to the home environment. The book highlights and details specific topics, including medical devices and applications, RFID, network and wireless infrastructure; interoperability and integrations, artificial intelligence and much more with a focus on connectivity, integrations and architecture to create a seamless environment.
An Introduction to Peruvian Archaeology: The Excavated Past
by Henry TantaleanAn Introduction to Peruvian Archaeology: The Excavated Past offers an accessible and up-to-date guide to Peru’s rich archaeological heritage.Through a broad vision of archaeology as a discipline and historical reality, Henry Tantaleán offers a fascinating immersion into the past of Peru. This book is structured in three parts: an introduction to the key concepts of global and local archaeology, a brief history of Peruvian archaeology, and a tour of the societies of ancient Peru, from the first settlers to the fall of the Inca Empire. Furthermore, the author highlights the role of archaeology in daily life, education, and popular culture.This book is an invaluable resource not only for students and professionals of Peruvian archaeology but also for anyone interested in understanding the cultural legacy that these findings contribute to our understanding of human history.
Explosion Safety for Industries: Prevention and Protection
by Estellito Rangel JuniorIndustrial explosions can occur anywhere where combustible powders and/or flammable vapours are handled, such as facilities dealing with wood, flour, starch, sugar, rubber, plastics, pharmaceuticals, oil, gas, and other industries. Explosions can lead to loss of lives and colossal costs to companies found culpable for failing to follow safety protocols.Explosion Safety for Industries presents a set of preventative measures, rules, and standards to mitigate the risk of explosions by preventing potential explosive atmosphere formation. Coverage includes risks and hazards, equipment selection, earthing systems, static electricity, and lightning protection, among others. This book aims to help those responsible for the design, installation, operation and maintenance of process plants comply with the provisions of international safety legislation. Readers will develop a thorough understanding of the science behind explosions and the methods and measures needed to prevent accidents irrespective of their workplace or industry.This book is a comprehensive guide for industrial explosion prevention and protection for safety engineers, specialists, and managers as well as for physicists, chemists, mechanical engineers, and electrical engineers.
Waging Peace: A History of the Vietnam Antiwar Movement (Military, War, and Society in Modern American History)
by Mitchell K. HallWaging Peace dispels lingering myths of the frequently disregarded Vietnam antiwar movement as dominated by a subversive collection of political radicals and countercultural rebels. This comprehensive history defines a broad movement built around a core of liberal and mainstream activists who challenged what they saw as a misguided and immoral national policy. Facing ongoing resistance from the government and its prowar supporters, demonstrators upheld First Amendment rights and effectively countered official rationales for the war. These dissenting patriots frequently appealed to traditional American principles and overwhelmingly used the tools of democracy within conventional boundaries to align the nation's practice with its most righteous vision. This work covers not only the activists and organizations whose coalitions sponsored mass demonstrations and their often-symbiotic allies within the government, but also encompasses international, military, and cultural dissent. Achieving positive if limited impact, the movement was ultimately neither victorious nor defeated.