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Paul Manning

    Mississippi River
    Ganges River
    Yangtze River
    Drugs and Popular Culture in the Age of New Media
    River Adventures: Thames
    Strangers in a Strange Land
    • Strangers in a Strange Land

      Occidentalist Publics and Orientalist Geographies in Nineteenth-Century Georgian Imaginaries

      • 348pages
      • 13 heures de lecture
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      The book explores the complex dynamics of nineteenth-century Georgian intelligentsia and their efforts to establish European-style public spheres. Manning delves into the tensions between European aspirations and the realities of identity as Georgian correspondents engage with the unfamiliar cultures of Oriental Georgia. This encounter reveals a crisis in self-definition, highlighting the challenges faced by European Georgians in assimilating the diverse populations of their reconquered territories. The work examines how these experiences shaped concepts of public life and national identity.

      Strangers in a Strange Land
    • The exploration of popular drug cultures and drug education through the lens of history highlights how new media, such as social networking and video-sharing platforms, reshape the representation of drugs and their cultural significance. The book delves into the evolving symbolic frameworks that influence public perception and understanding of drug use, offering insights into the impact of contemporary media on these narratives.

      Drugs and Popular Culture in the Age of New Media
    • Yangtze River

      • 32pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      Beginning on a plateau in Tibet, readers will journey down Asia's longest river in this exciting adventure. Traveling through China, readers will learn about the rare Yangtze dolphins, terraced farmlands, various cultures, the giant Three Gorges Dam, and much more!

      Yangtze River
    • Ganges River

      • 32pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      Journey down India's longest river, the Ganges, in this thrilling, informative adventure. Travel through the Himalayan Mountains to the Indian Ocean as you learn about the seasons and the land, as well as the people and culture of India.

      Ganges River
    • Mississippi River

      • 32pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      Readers will travel through the heartland of America to the bayous of Louisiana in this journey down the Mississippi River. Learn about cities, the tributaries, and the system of locks and dams on the mighty Mississippi River

      Mississippi River
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      Mr. England: the Life Story of Winston Churchill
    • Thames River

      • 32pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      Follow the Thames River through the beautiful English countryside as you learn about its tributaries and the surrounding landscape. Discover the culture and history of Oxford University, Windsor Castle, and London from the Thames River

      Thames River
    • News and News Sources

      A Critical Introduction

      • 264pages
      • 10 heures de lecture

      Focusing on the sociology of news, this book provides a contemporary perspective on how news is produced and consumed. It explores the dynamics between news sources, media organizations, and the public, highlighting the impact of social structures on news dissemination. By examining various factors influencing news reporting and the role of technology, it aims to deepen understanding of the news landscape in today's society.

      News and News Sources