Christopher Lawrence Boeken

The full story of the aerial fighting surrounding the Battle of Kursk, the largest tank battle in history.

This book addresses issues of crucial importance to present-day discussions about the nature of knowledge and how it is produced. 54 halftones. Line art.

Focusing on the Rockefeller Foundation's initiatives, the narrative explores the introduction of laboratory sciences, especially biochemistry, into the medical community of Edinburgh during the 1920s. It delves into the challenges and impacts of integrating modern scientific approaches into established medical practices, highlighting the interplay between innovation and tradition in healthcare during this transformative period.

Focusing on the impact of globalization and neo-racism, this book examines a rural Greek community's evolution since joining the European Union. It highlights the tension between economic growth and the emergence of a marginalized immigrant labor class. The author explores the rise of ethnic nationalism and neo-racism in the context of European integration, delving into themes of racism, neoliberalism, and nationalism within contemporary anthropology. Through this lens, the narrative reveals the complexities of social change in modern Greece.

The Battle of Kursk was one of the defining moments of World War II. In July 1943, German forces launched a massive attack. The resulting clash of tanks at Prokhorovka was the largest armor battle in history. The battle marked a turning point on the Eastern Front; the Red Army gained the strategic initiative and would not lose it.

From his numerous contacts across the region, the author has produced an account drawn from individual experiences on the ground in and around Kyiv.

Christopher Lawrence takes what we know about these love-crazed geniuses and adds a garnish of imagined pillow talk to recreate stories that are ultimately stranger than fiction - and come with a great soundtrack.

While the past half-century has seen no diminution in the valor and fighting skill of the U.S. military and its allies, the fact remains that our wars have become more protracted, with decisive results more elusive.