Imported water has transformed the Golden State’s environment and quality of life. Land ownership patterns and real estate boosterism dramatically altered both urban and rural communities across the entire state…

This book tells the story of David L. Payne and his campaign to open up Oklahoma for settlement in the late 19th century. It explores the economic, political, and social…

Originally published: New York: Doubleday, 1988.

In this riveting story that could be eerily prophetic, a coordinated series of massive bombings has killed thousands, staggered the American economy and triggered riots in cities across the nation…

Charles Dickens (1812-1870) war ein englischer Schriftsteller. In seinen Werken finden sich oft konkrete Hinweise auf die sozialen Missst nde des viktorianischen Zeitalters, etwa durch die beispielhafte Darstellung der kritischen…

The city of Portland and its surroundings, including the islands of Casco Bay, have inspired a wide range of art over the past 200 years. The city by the sea…

First published in 1985. Revolution has been often defined, often abused as a descriptive term for elements of the political process. This book analyses the concept of revolution, and discusses…

This book explores a wide range of topics in digital ethics. It features 11 chapters that analyze the opportunities and the ethical challenges posed by digital innovation, delineate new approaches…