The International Legal Status and Protection of Environmentally-Displaced Persons: A European Perspective

The International Legal Status and Protection of Environmentally-Displaced Persons: A European Perspective
Author: Hélène Ragheboom
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 698
Release: 2017-07-03
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9004317422

In The International Legal Status and Protection of Environmentally-Displaced Persons: A European Perspective, Hélène Ragheboom addresses the topical issue of displacement caused by environmental factors and analyses in particular whether affected persons, who are unable or unwilling to return to their country of origin due to the severe degradation of their living environment, could or, in the negative, should receive some form of international protection within the European Union. The author provides a detailed analysis of relevant instruments of refugee law and international human rights law, and explores possible future approaches to addressing the phenomenon of environmental displacement, ranging from constructive interpretations of existing norms to the allegedly preferable creation of a multidisciplinary sui generis framework.

The Vertical Mosaic

The Vertical Mosaic
Author: John Porter
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Total Pages: 688
Release: 2015-05-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1442624302

John Porter’s landmark study of social and ethnic inequality, The Vertical Mosaic, became an instant classic when it was first published in 1965. A national best seller that sold more than 100,000 copies, the book was the first major study of Canada’s class structure and one of the foundational texts in Canadian sociology. Sociologist Irving Louis Horowitz described it as “the sociological study of present-day Canada.” Fifty years later, the book retains vast significance both for its powerful critique of social exclusivity in a country that prides itself on equality and diversity and for its influence on generations of sociological researchers. The 50th Anniversary Edition features new material which contextualizes the legacy of this important book: a foreword by Porter’s colleague, Wallace Clement, and his biographer, Rick Helmes-Hayes, and a new introductory essay by historian Jack Jedwab and sociologist Vic Satzewich.

The Epiphone Guitar Book

The Epiphone Guitar Book
Author: Walter Carter
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2012-12-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1493079239

The story of Epiphone, one of the oldest and most famous guitar companies, is told by former staff historian Walter Carter. It's an epic story spanning three centuries, from Old World roots in the 19th century to the golden age of American makers in the 20th century and onward into the global market of the new millennium. It's the story of America's business, from an individual luthier to a family business and on to corporate ownership. And it's the story of American popular music, powered by Epiphone guitars, from big-bodied Emperor that drove the swing bands of the 1930s, to the electric hollowbodies of the 1960s used by The Beatles and studio ace Howard Roberts, to custom solidbody models for such modern rockers as Noel Gallagher (Oasis), Jeff Waters (Annihilator), and Frank Iero (My Chemical Romance). Beautifully illustrated with photos of all the important Epiphone instruments and the extraordinary musicians who played them, this is a fascinating history of an iconic name in the world of the guitar.

History of the Town of Floyd, New York

History of the Town of Floyd, New York
Author: Edwin C. Evans
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2018-01-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 1525515144

Named after General William Floyd, one of the 56 who signed the Declaration of Independence, Floyd, is a small town in Central New York State in close proximity to not only pivotal points in the Revolutionary War, but also in the first radio transmissions from the moon, and the first reports of the 911 tragedy at NORAD, at the former Griffis AFB abutting the town of Floyd. Floyd is home to approximately 3700 people as of the 2015 census. The town was begun by settlers in a wild, yet untamed land in an area called by locals The Punch Bowl. Immigrants from other parts of the world came to settle. There was ethnic diversity, and varying views on matters of politics, but the people who were enterprising enough, stayed to begin families some of which are still here. They were not always well educated. In fact, there were some who would now be considered callous and even far from the norm. That being only a small part in the making of and the growth of a place many know as home. Personalities ran from colorful to dour, leaving a blend of flavors in this melting pot.

Humans on the Move

Humans on the Move
Author: Grant Dawson
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2021-12-06
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9004298886

In Human Mobility and Climate Change, Grant Dawson and Rachel Laut examine the sufficiency of legal frameworks to address human movement relating to climate change impacts and the progressive transition to a more adaptive approach.

The Freedom Rides

The Freedom Rides
Author: Sarah Machajewski
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2017-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1534562397

By the middle of the 1900s, African Americans were tired of the discriminatory treatment they had been receiving even after the abolition of slavery nearly 100 years prior. As the American civil rights movement began to grow, a group of courageous activists, called the Freedom Riders, began challenging the segregated status quo. Assisted by engaging fact boxes and a comprehensive text, readers are placed in the middle of the fight for equality. Striking photographs show readers the human aspect of the push, and fight, for greater social equality.

50th Anniversary, 1961-2011

50th Anniversary, 1961-2011
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2011
Genre: High schools
ISBN:

Contains pictures of school buildings, class pictures beginning with first grade, pictures from high school activities and sports, as well as reunion pictures. Each classmate also had the opportunity to submit recent pictures as well as information about what they have done since high school.

The Common Good and Ecological Integrity

The Common Good and Ecological Integrity
Author: Laura Westra
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2016-05-20
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1317211863

Proponents of the concept of ecological integrity argue that it is a necessary component of global governance on which the sustainable future of the planet and its inhabitants depends. This book presents the latest research and current thinking on the role of ecological integrity in support of life on Earth and the importance of governance for the common good, or the benefit of all. The book considers whether present forms of governance support the common good, or whether they are endangering its very foundations. It explores the connection between consumerism and capitalism, the destruction of natural resources and with it, the elimination of many of the ecosystem services that support life in general, and human life in particular. Chapters focus on the defence of human rights, and in particular the rights to key resources such as food, water and general health/wellbeing, as well as energy and security. Topics covered include climate change, biodiversity, migration and conflict resolution, with approaches from various perspectives such as politics, ethics, sociology and law. Overall the book provides a stimulating insight into the multifaceted debates surrounding ecological integrity, global governance and sustainability.