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First published over 20 years ago, this book remains the definitive study of Fidel Castro. Based on interviews conducted between 1958 and 1966, the book covers a wide range of topics, including aid to other revolutions, relations with the United States and the Soviet Union, and individual freedom in a Communist society. For this edition the author

In this study, the author proposes a programme for the humanization of African development through the installation of man-centred development programmes and self-reliant activities. In essence, the sociological perspective, the concern with the provision of basic needs and in particular with the amelioration of living conditions in the rural areas, reinforce the plea in the book for greater humanization of development

The author elaborates on the organisation, machinery and tactical operations of political parties. He also shows that majority of the old politicians and operators are already spent and have nothing different to offer. They have cultivated certain culture, attitude, and political life-style which are inimical to the interest of the masses whom they pretended to protect

Having provided theoretical models of such items as capacity, network, scheduling, costs, organisation, environment and forecasting, the author uses these models to compare and evaluate the city transport problems in London, Paris, Copenhagen and Los Angeles, as well as in Cairo, Singapore and Rio de Janeiro. Finally future demand is assessed and guidance on future planning is given.

Klappentext: This book tells the extraordinary, true story of the exodus, from 1947 to 1952, of the Jews in Iraq. As a young man, author Shlomo Hillel was instrumental in helping 125,000 Iraqi Jews escapte to safety. Now, forty years later, he reveals all the drama ind intrigue of this, the largest air migration in history - a first-hand account never before told.

This book looks at the economics of food production in Africa, and particularly in Zimbabwe. Factors influencing the production of food, such as export crops, war and destabilisation, and lack of technology are examined. The author looks back at the history of agriculture in Africa and devastating effect of colonialism on food production. She also reviews Zimbabwe's own agricultural policies; its successes, and limitations

In this book British decolonization policy - concerning Hong Kong - is discussed. Because of the lack of political reforms in the past independence has become impossible. The author discusses the British policy and the reactions of the local Hong Kong government. He discusses the growing influence of the People's Republic of China and future developments concerning the reunification in 1997. (DÜI-Pff)

Ethnic and national identification among Singapore's ethnic groups have long been glidly characterized as incompatible. The author advances the counter-thesis that concurrent high levels of ethnic and national identification are conceivable for all ethnic groups in some multiethnic societies, and elaborates the rationale for a more humane alternative to nation-building in a multiethnic society. (DÜI-Sbt)

The author first examines how colonialism negates and argues the need for a socialist ideology as the only adequate response. He looks at the role of the church during colonial times and the need for change; education policy and the importance of self reliance; the role of the youth; and problems of neocolonialism, among other issues

The author discusses the financial structure and system of Singapore, analyses the performance of various financial institutions and the development of the securities industry. He discusses tax incentives in Singapore and the various tax incongruities with suggestions for how they could be resolved. Finally, a comparison of the financial markets in Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan is made. (DÜI-Sbt)

Displaying a full command of such diverse historical topics as black social history, the evolution of state 'native policy', and the structure of regional interests in Natal, the author illuminates key episodes in the lifes of the Zulu king Solomon kaDinuzulu, the early nationalist leader John Dube, and ICU trade unionist George Champion, and one contemporary leader Gatsha Buthelezi

The current situation regarding the Vietnamese presence in Cambodia; settlement schemes, specific policies to aid the integration of the Vietnamese. The French concept of the Indochinese union; policies of successive Cambodian governments towards Vietnam. The difficulty of reversing the policy after granting sanctuary to the Vietcong. The author considers the present trend of Vietnamisation as irreversible. (DÜI-Kas)

The hypothesis the author starts from is that the so-called 'explanations' of sex-dialects found in the literature, can only be the consequences of the societal norms and economic positions of males and females in a given society. Thus taboo, invasion theory and 'gender display' are consequences which lead to linguistic differentiation and not the causes of such phenomena

Highlights the full text of the book "Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest," by American author J. Frank Dobie (1888-1964). Offers bibliographical listings of materials on the American southwest, including the Indian culture, how the early settlers lived, women pioneers, pioneer doctors, range life, Negro folk songs and tales, and the Santa Fe Trail, among others

A study of a "Hoosier" village in Indiana, home of the author. The first part covers the history and description of the community, looking at social development. The second part examines unique phenomena within the community and what may have caused them. This town is referred to as Aton, to conceal the identity of the place and its inhabitants