In the waning days of World War II, the Japanese tried a last desperate measure-a different kind of kamikaze mission, this one carried out by two submarines bound for the West Coast of the United States, their cargo a revolutionary new strain of biological virus. Neither sub made it to the designated target. But that does not mean they were lost.
Psychiatry and Empire (Imperial and Post-Colonial Studies)
Psychiatry and Empire brings together scholars in the History of Medicine to explore questions of race, gender and power relations in former colonial states across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Pacific.
Contemporary America (Contemporary States and Societies)
Assuming no prior knowledge, Contemporary America provides a lively but learned introduction to the politics, society, economy, culture, and international role of the US at the start of the 21st century. Introductory chapters set the scene in terms of history and natural and human resources and a concluding chapter assesses the prospects for the future.
In this uniquely comprehensive historical study, Adam Watson draws on a lifetime of research and diplomatic experience to explain how international societies function. He examines the systems of ancient states, from Sumer through India, China, Greece, Rome, and Islam, and conducts an in-depth analysis of the worldwide contemporary society which developed from them. The Evolution of International Society describes and compares the changing rules and practices of ancient systems, showing their development within a spectrum ranging ...
Course No. 4855 (12 lectures, 30 minutes/lecture) Taught by Daniel N. Robinson Philosophy Faculty, Oxford University; Distinguished Professor, Emeritus, Georgetown University Ph.D., City University of New York
