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  Theology and Protest Music

  Jonathan H. Harwell, Georgia College & State University and Heidi M. Altman, Georgia Southern University

  3-2023
  

  Songs of protest have been inspiring activists for millennia, and continue to be created, shared, and reworked across musical genres. From the prophet Habakkuk as proto-protest singer, through a broad spectrum of twentieth and twenty-first century artists and diverse faith traditions, Theology and Protest Music gathers compelling contributions that examine Brazilian eschatology, Black liberation and womanism, esoteric Islam in Five Percenter rap, heavy metal as anti-theology, Howard Thurman’s relevance to jazz, Cuban Santería priest Pedrito Martinez’ sacred Batá drumming, as well as theological reflections on Jay-Z, Funkadelic, Marvin Gaye, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and the social justice chorale movement. ... Read more

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  Nonviolent Resistances in the Contemporary World: Case Studies from India, Poland, and Turkey

  Nalanda Roy, Georgia Southern University

  12-27-2021
  

  This volume studies nonviolent movements as instruments of change in contemporary global politics. It presents case studies of civilian-led nonviolent efforts in India, Poland, and Turkey, and analyses how they have enabled people’s voices, influenced popular resistance cultures and pushed for change across the world.

  The book discusses complex socio-political scenarios that challenge democracy, patriotism, and the question of identity across the world. It examines how popular resistance movements have been received by the media, subverted governments across the world, and how they have contributed to the development of new ‘protest paradigms’. The volume brings together leading experts who explore ... Read more

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  Crime and Justice in the Trump Era

  Francis T. Cullen, University of Cincinnati and Amanda K. Graham, Georgia Southern University

  2-28-2020
  

  Crime and Justice in the Trump Era documents the impact of Trump administration policies on (1) violence against women, (2) the treatment of persons of color, (3) corporate and environmental crime (both domestic and international), and (4) federal crime control policy.

  First, the book examines how the policies of Donald Trump’s administration have affected the rights and safety of female Americans—in particular, violence against women, including sexual assault. The book then goes on to explore President Trump’s very public stances devaluing people of color—whether they reside within the nation’s borders or are seeking entry into the United States. Next, the ... Read more

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  Trans Men in the South: Becoming Men

  Baker A. Rogers, Georgia Southern University

  1-2020
  

  Through the voices of 51 trans men, Baker A. Rogers analyzes what it means to be a trans man in the southeastern United States. Rogers argues that the common themes that pervade trans men’s experiences in the South are complicated by other intersecting identities, such as sexuality, religion, race, class, and place. This study explores the intersectionalities of a group of people who are often invisible, by choice or necessity, in broader culture. Rogers engages with debates about trans experiences of masculinity, ‘passing,’ and discrimination within LGTBQ spaces in order to provide a comprehensive study of trans men’s experiences.

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  Exploring the Tripod: Immigration, Security, and Economy in the Post-9/11 United States

  Nalanda Roy, Georgia Southern University

  6-26-2020
  

  Exploring the Tripod: Immigration, Security, and Economy in the Post-9/11 United States is an exploration of the changing relationship between immigration and security in the post-9/11 United States. While extensive research has been done about the effect of 9/11 in the US, whether the effect is related mostly to the socio-economic situation or not is largely ignored. The current problems facing the US are the new policies that deter future immigration, and in turn, affect the US economy. This study forces on the major changes taking place in the U.S. both in terms of national security, as well as economic ... Read more

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  Navigating Uncertainty in the South China Sea Disputes: Interdisciplinary Perspectives

  Nalanda Roy, Georgia Southern University

  11-2020
  

  This collaborative and edited volume explores the geopolitical and geostrategic significance of the South China Sea disputes. Experts from interdisciplinary fields and knowledge analyze the South China Sea's historical and contemporary strategic significance alongside the dynamics of evolving political powers in Asia. Overall, Navigating Uncertainty in the South China Sea Disputes explains why this issue resonates on a global scale and where it will move from here.

  This book explores a complex conflict challenging democracy, patriotism, resources, power, and the nature of Asia's future identity. With the increasing demand for natural resources in the region, it is becoming difficult to ... Read more

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  Congressional Constraint and Judicial Responses: Examining Judiciary Committee Court Curbing and Court Structuring Bills

  Henry Christian Tecklenburg IV, Georgia Southern University

  2020
  

  This book examines the relationship between Congress and the Federal Judiciary over time. Several aspects of this separation of power dynamics are examined, including court curbing legislation, court structuring legislation, justiciability, and judicial review. Unlike prior works, this book examines this relationship from a bicameral perspective, as it is argued that there are different motivations and reasons as to why and how each chamber of Congress approaches its relationship with the federal judiciary. In addition, this book considers the role of the judiciary committee in the legislative process, as bills that were reported out of committee are examined. Several possible ... Read more

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  Research Handbook on Community Development

  Eric Trevan, Evergreen State University; Rhonda Phillips, Purdue University; and Patsy B. Kraeger, Georgia Southern University

  4-24-2020
  

  "This timely Research Handbook offers new ways in which to navigate the diverse terrain of community development research. Contributions from leading experts unpack the foundations and history of community development research and look to its future, exploring innovative frameworks for conceptualizing community development. Chapters consider the trajectories and impact of global community development research, offering critical insight into the methods and frameworks that are currently being used in the field. Covering varied topics, from housing and food availability, to revitalization and faith-based regeneration, this Research Handbook provides a broad and in-depth exploration of the state of the field today. Comprehensive ... Read more

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  Teaching Introduction to Criminal Justice

  Laura E. Agnich, Georgia Southern University

  2019
  

  Teaching Introduction to Criminal Justice provides instructors with evidence-based and innovative strategies for teaching introductory criminal justice courses. The text emphasizes the importance of introductory criminal justice courses in providing a strong educational foundation for criminal justice and criminology majors. It offers instructors teaching tools and strategies to engage students and help them learn a wide range of content efficiently and effectively.
  
  The book begins with discussions about curriculum planning, student-centered pedagogy, and selecting effective course materials. Subsequent chapters address creating a course syllabus that clearly states course goals, learning objectives, and course policies, as well as how to approach the ... Read more

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  Encyclopedia of Hate Groups in America

  Barry J. Balleck, Georgia Southern University

  2019
  
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  Internet and Health in Brazil: Challenges and Trends

  Andre Pereira Neto, Escola Nacional De Saúde Pública Sergio Arouca and Matthew B. Flynn, Georgia Southern University

  2019
  

  The popularization of the Internet, due in larger part to the advent of multifunctional cell phones, poses new challenges for health professionals, patients, and caregivers as well as creates new possibilities for all of us. This comprehensive volume analyzes how this social phenomenon is transforming long-established healthcare practices and perceptions in a country with one of the highest numbers of Internet users: Brazil.

  The authors establish a critical and creative debate with international scholarship on the subject. This book is written in a direct and comprehensible way for professionals, researchers, students of communication and health, as well as for stakeholders ... Read more

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  Defense Policies of East-Central European Countries after 1989: Creating Stability in a Time of Uncertainty

  James Peterson, Valdosta State University and Jacek Lubecki, Georgia Southern University

  1-2-2019
  

  Book Summary: The 2014 Ukrainian-Crimean crisis has raised serious questions in the West about Russian motivations and future policy directions. Now more than ever, it is imperative to explore the defensive perceptions, reactions, and preparations of neighbouring countries, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. Is there a convergence of their approaches along similar paths, or do their different cultures and historical experiences prefigure a divergence of their defense policies? While Slovakia, Hungary and Czech Republic all seem to have little concern about Russia's policies in Ukraine, the Polish response has been uniquely strong and militarized. This book will explore ... Read more

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  Conditionally Accepted: Christians’ Perspectives on Homosexuality & Gay and Lesbian Civil Rights

  Baker A. Rogers, Georgia Southern University

  12-13-2019
  

  This book explores Mississippi Christians’ beliefs about homosexuality and gay and lesbian civil rights and whether having a gay or lesbian friend or family member influences those beliefs. Beliefs about homosexuality and gay and lesbian rights vary widely based on religious affiliation. Despite having gay or lesbian friends or family members, evangelical Protestants believe homosexuality is sinful and oppose gay and lesbian rights. Mainline Protestants are largely supportive of gay and lesbian rights and become more supportive after getting to know gay and lesbian people. Catholics describe a greater degree of uncertainty and a conditional acceptance of gay and lesbian ... Read more

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  Prejudice in the Press? Investigating Bias in Coverage of Race, Gender, Sexuality and Religion

  George Yancey, Baylor University and Alicia Brunson, Georgia Southern University

  11-13-2019
  

  Charges of “fake news” tend to be politically motivated whether made by Republicans or Democrats. Yet the potential for media bias is real and deserves an honest assessment.
  Using an audit technique—providing journalists with similar scenarios but altering key details—the authors evaluate whether reporters and editors write different narratives depending on the characteristics of the principle issues in the story. The results indicate that race, gender, sexuality and religion have little effect on whether a story will be covered, but do color the story that is written.
  Data suggest that news personnel may be operating in ways that promote progressive political leanings. ... Read more

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  Modern American Extremism and Domestic Terrorism: An Encyclopedia of Extremists and Extremist Groups

  Barry J. Balleck, Georgia Southern University

  2018
  
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  Cybercrime and Digital Forensics: An Introduction

  Thomas J. Holt, Michigan State University; Adam Bossler, Georgia Southern University; and Kathryn Seigfried-Spellar, The University of Alabama

  2018
  
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  U.S. Attorneys, Political Control, and Career Ambition

  Banks Miller, University of Texas at Dallas and Brett W. Curry, Georgia Southern University

  12-2018
  

  United States Attorneys (USAs), the chief federal prosecutors in each judicial district, are key in determining how the federal government uses coercive force against its citizens. How much control do national political actors exert over the prosecutorial decisions of USAs? In this book, the authors investigate this question using a unique data set of federal criminal prosecutions between 1986 and 2015 that captures both decisions by USAs to file cases as well as the sentences that result. Utilizing intuitions from principal-agent theory, work on the career ambition of bureaucrats and politicians, and selected case studies, they develop and advance a ... Read more

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  Community Planning and Development: Critical Concepts in Built Environment, Vol. 2

  Rhonda Phillips, Purdue University and Patricia B. Kraeger, Georgia Southern University

  2018
  
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  Community Planning and Development: Critical Concepts in Built Environment, Vol. 3

  Rhonda Phillips, Purdue University and Patricia B. Kraeger, Georgia Southern University

  2018
  
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  Community Planning and Development: Critical Concepts in Built Environment, Vol 4

  Rhonda Phillips, Purdue University and Patricia B. Kraeger, Georgia Southern University

  2018
  
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  Community Planning and Development: Critical Concepts in Built Environment Vol. 1

  Rhonda Phillips, Purdue University and Patsy B. Kraeger, Georgia Southern University

  2018
  
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  The Development of Criminological Thought

  Chad Posick, Georgia Southern University

  5-4-2018
  

  This book focuses on the history and development of criminological thought from the pre-Enlightenment period to the present and offers a detailed and chronological overview of competing theoretical perspectives in criminology in their social and political context.

  This book covers:

  • A discussion of how major theorists came to espouse their ideas and how the social context of the time influenced the development criminological thought;

  • An exploration of the scientific method and the way in which theories are tested;

  • Details of the origins of each theory as well as their recent ... Read more

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  Great Debates in Criminology

  Chad Posick, Georgia Southern University and Michael Rocque, Bates College

  6-23-2018
  

  This book explores the role of theory and research in criminology. Adopting a unique and refreshing approach to criminological theory, it focuses on the great debates in criminology from its inception as a field to the present day. It explores the debates that have motivated criminological thought, that have represented turning points in theoretical and empirical trajectories, that have offered mini-paradigm shifts, and that have moved the field forward. Coverage includes:

  • Classical debates, including the work of Lombroso, Durkheim, and Sutherland;
  • Sociological vs. psychological debates in criminology;
  • Control theory and cultural deviance theory;
  • Criminal career and trait-based theory;
  • Theory ... Read more

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  The Echo of Odin: Norse Mythology and Human Consciousness

  Edward W. L. Smith, Georgia Southern University

  2018
  

  Book Description: The pagan mythology of the Vikings offers a rich metaphor for consciousness. This book presents the cosmography of Norse mythology as a landscape of human inner life. Each of the nine worlds of this cosmography is viewed as a symbol of a distinct type of consciousness that is emblematic of a particular perspective or way of relating to others. Individual gods and goddesses are considered nuanced personifications of their worlds. The philosophy of pagan mythology is explored by comparing and contrasting the Sayings of Odin from the Norse Edda with the Christian Ten Commandments.

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  Constructing International Studies

  Christopher M. Brown, Georgia Southern University

  2017
  

  Constructing International Studies is a collection of writings that explores the most progressive edge of the discipline. Through diverse perspectives and issues, the book gives students a thorough understanding of how the field is developing presently. By incorporating the conceptual thinking that will frame the next generation of international studies, it provides students an understanding of the contemporary discussions and prepares them for meaningful future engagement in the field.

  
  The book opens with a foreword by Nicholas Greenwood Onuf. The first thematic section is devoted to addressing the meaning of international studies and its place in academia. Subsequent sections discuss ... Read more