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  • Anti-Semitism and the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement

    Gary Wiener

    Paperback (Greenhaven Publishing, Jan. 15, 2019)
    Since its inception in 2005, the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement has seen numerous boycotts against Israel in an effort to encourage withdrawal from what supporters of the movement consider to be occupied territories, along with recognition of the rights of Arab-Palestinian citizens and refugees. Supporters claim that Israel is an apartheid state, but this assertion is hotly contested. Many critics of BDS claim that the movement is anti-Semitic and promotes the delegitimization of Israel. This volume explores the varying perspectives on the movement, enabling readers to form their own opinions about its place in global politics.
  • The Rise of Authoritarianism

    Gary Wiener

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Publishing, July 15, 2019)
    Due to factors such as income inequality and multiculturalism, liberal democracies have weakened considerably in the last quarter century. Democratic ideals have retreated in Venezuela, the Philippines, Hungary, Russia, and Poland. Many worry that they're on the decline in such bastions of democracy as western Europe and the United States, where fear and distrust of the status quo has opened the door to authoritarian leaders. Is there any hope of getting back to the prosperity and freedom of the mid-twentieth century? The viewpoints in this enlightening resource tackle this complex topic from a broad range of perspectives.
  • Literary Companion Series - A Farewell to Arms

    Gary Wiener

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 1, 1999)
    In one of Hemingway's best known works, the tragedy and destruction of World War I is described through the experiences of an American lieutenant in the Italian ambulance service. Chapters include discussions of the historical and literary background.
  • Cyberterrorism and Ransomware Attacks

    Gary Wiener

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    "In this digital age, it is not only conventional weapons that are used to threaten and harm others. A new and terrifying avenue is cyberspace and ransomware. This malware encrypts a user's data and demands payment in exchange for unlocking the data. Such attacks are becoming more widespread: a 2017 cyber incident attacked more than 45,000 users in countries around the world. This anthology presents a collection of global perspectives on the topic that examines the potential of such attacks and how we can secure ourselves in the future"--Provided by publisher.
  • Gender in Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun

    Gary Wiener

    eBook (Greenhaven Press, Feb. 10, 2011)
    Great literature resonates with us not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because it often reflects important social themes; these books explore a work of literature through the lens of the major issue reflected in it.; ; This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature in a unique format designed to support cross-curricular studies. Each volume explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features carefully-selected content representing a variety of perspectives. All volumes in the series contain biographical and critical information about the author; secondary excerpts offering both historical and contemporary views of the highlighted social issue; a timeline of the author's life; a "For Further Reading" section of other works on the issue; and a detailed subject index.
  • Bioethics in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

    Gary Wiener

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Oct. 8, 2010)
    This title offers an in-depth examination of colonialism as presented in Chinua Achebe's novel Things Fall Apart, as well as contemporary perspectives on this issue. Discussions include the use of language to convey status and power, the clash of Igbo and European cultures, the loss of personal identity, and the different faces of neo-colonialism.
  • Gender in Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun

    Gary Wiener

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Feb. 10, 2011)
    Great literature resonates with us not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because it often reflects important social themes; these books explore a work of literature through the lens of the major issue reflected in it.; ; This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature in a unique format designed to support cross-curricular studies. Each volume explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features car
  • Wilderness in Jack London's The Call of the Wild

    Gary Wiener

    language (Greenhaven Press, April 25, 2014)
    Great literature resonates with us not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because it often reflects important social themes; these books explore a work of literature through the lens of the major issue reflected in it.; This volume explores the life and work of Jack London, exploring the nature-based themes of pastoralism and wildness, and the role of the adventurer. It also includes viewpoints on the plight of wolves and coyotes in an increasingly disappearing habitat in the modern world.; This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature in a unique format designed to support cross-curricular studies. Each volume explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features carefully-selected content representing a variety of perspectives. All volumes in the series contain biographical and critical information about the author; secondary excerpts offering both historical and contemporary views of the highlighted social issue; a timeline of the author's life; a "For Further Reading" section of other works on the issue; and a detailed subject index.
  • The Environment in Rachel Carson's Silent Spring

    Gary Wiener

    eBook (Greenhaven Press, Dec. 1, 2011)
    Great literature resonates with us not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because it often reflects important social themes; these books explore a work of literature through the lens of the major issue reflected in it.; ; This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature in a unique format designed to support cross-curricular studies. Each volume explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features carefully-selected content representing a variety of perspectives. All volumes in the series contain biographical and critical information about the author; secondary excerpts offering both historical and contemporary views of the highlighted social issue; a timeline of the author's life; a "For Further Reading" section of other works on the issue; and a detailed subject index.
  • Sexuality in William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

    Gary Wiener

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Nov. 8, 2013)
    Great literature resonates with us not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because it often reflects important social themes; these books explore a work of literature through the lens of the major issue reflected in it.; Volume explores William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream through the lens of sexuality. Coverage includes an examination of Shakespeare's life and influences; a look at key ideas related to sexuality in Midsummer, including notions of the war betwe; This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature in a unique format designed to support cross-curricular studies. Each volume explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features car
  • Bioethics in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

    Gary Wiener

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 30, 2010)
    This title offers an in-depth examination of colonialism as presented in Chinua Achebe's novel Things Fall Apart, as well as contemporary perspectives on this issue. Discussions include the use of language to convey status and power, the clash of Igbo and European cultures, the loss of personal identity, and the different faces of neo-colonialism.
  • War in Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried

    Gary Wiener

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, June 13, 2011)
    Great literature resonates with us not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because it often reflects important social themes; these books explore a work of literature through the lens of the major issue reflected in it.; ; This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature in a unique format designed to support cross-curricular studies. Each volume explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features car