William Young Boeken

Cole Webster, a young man from Texas in 1951, has visions of a business career, but is financially unable to get a formal education to succeed in the field. He enlists in the air force to earn GI Bill benefits. After basic training and military schooling, Cole is assigned to a reserve training center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Cole meets USO hostess Laura Miller at a gala event sponsored by the Schlitz Brewery. She is a widow whose husband was killed in the Korean War. Cole falls in love with Laura immediately as they danced. Their love blossoms, and they have several sexual encounters. Cole and Laura marry, but a tragedy occurs, and Cole is distraught, unable to recover for the next year. He finally meets Ilona Masters at a house party, and slowly falls in love with her. They make a trip to Texas, where their love is consummated, and Cole finally finds the love he needs to fill the void that Laura left in him.

The Peace of Westphalia in 1648 marked a pivotal moment in the formation of modern European states, concluding the Thirty Years' War. Despite this significant treaty, the dynamics of international politics remained influenced by dynasticism, power struggles, commerce, and religious conflicts, which continued to shape warfare and diplomatic relations in the region.

Focusing on the 1930s, this work explores the influential aspects of American pop culture, highlighting the everyday experiences, youth, and diverse cultural elements that shaped society beyond the typical focus on wars and politics. The twelve narrative chapters offer a rich examination of daily life, complemented by resources such as a cost comparison of goods, a timeline of key events, chapter notes, a comprehensive bibliography, and a subject index, providing a well-rounded understanding of the era's cultural landscape.

Exploring the 1950s, the book delves into the era's contradictions, highlighting the tension between its calm facade and the emerging cultural shifts. It examines significant developments like McCarthyism, the rise of paperback novels and Beat writers, and the impact of new technologies and advertising. The decade also transformed youth culture with the emergence of hot rods, rock 'n' roll, and juvenile delinquency. This nuanced analysis reveals a complex and vibrant period in American popular culture, challenging the notion of a simplistic, romanticized view of the 1950s.

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Focusing on an Arab Bedouin society, this book provides a comprehensive study that combines cultural observations with insights on gender and race. It explores the relationship between cultural practices, the pastoral economy, and gender identity through the Bedouin concept of habitus. Written in accessible language, it serves as a valuable resource for anthropology students, featuring extensive pedagogical tools such as glossaries, diagrams of social relationships, and illustrative maps and photographs, enhancing the learning experience.

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A comparison of the British system of government with that of a democratic republic, arguing for the strength of the former and the weaknesses of the latter.