Wiener, Gary

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Trumpism and the future of the Republican Party

2022
"Anthology of curated essays exploring Donald Trump's role as leader of the Republican Party and what will happen to the party beyond his presidency"--Provided by publisher.

Personhood

2022
"It might seem unnecessary to define what a person is, but the issue of personhood has been a longstanding source of debate. The scope of personhood has been questioned in many applications, including human slavery, right to life and right to end life, animal rights, bioethics, corporate rights, and theology. It is believed the question will arise again as robots and artificial intelligence become more sophisticated and ingrained in our culture. What makes a person, and who gets to define personhood?"--Provided by publisher.

Domestic terrorism

2021
"We think we know it when we see it, but what is domestic terrorism exactly? Part of the confusion may stem from the fact that there is hesitancy among top federal agencies to define it. Starting with the reasons why this is so, this volume explores whether serious concerns about domestic terrorism are justified, if there are situations when domestic terrorism is justified, how politicians and the media may be stoking domestic terrorism, and what efforts could lead to the prevention of domestic terrorism incidents"--Provided by publisher.

The new censorship

"Anthology of essays examining censorship in the 21st century, including via cancel culture and social media"--.

The business of college sports

who earns what
2023
Explores whether or not student athletes, coaches, and administrators should be paid and earn endorsements at the college level.

The Capitol Riot: fragile democracy

"Anthology of diverse perspectives addressing the conditions that allowed the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the US Capitol and what it means for democracy"--Provided by publisher.

Athlete activism

2020
"While Colin Kaepernick's 2016 protests reignited the debate surrounding athletes and political activism, the relationship between the two is a longstanding tradition. The athletic field has long been a site for protests against racism, hosting key events in the fight for equality, such as legendary African American baseball player Jackie Robinson's 1947 induction into the MLB. Recent protests have expanded to issues like sexism, LGBT rights, and immigration, and have made use of social media and other modern developments. This volume examines the controversies surrounding athlete activism as well as its place in history and contemporary politics"--Provided by publisher.

Serena vs. Venus vs. Sharapova vs. Navratilova

2020
"Who is the GOAT, the greatest women's tennis player ever? This volume considers four great women's champions: Martina Navratilova, the Czech-born star whose style revolutionized the game; the Williams sisters, Venus and Serena, who bring both power and grace to women's tennis; and Maria Sharapova, born in Russia, whose beauty and sustained excellence have made her a worldwide icon. This book uses math and statistics to crown the champion"--Provided by publisher.

Anti-semitism and the boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement

Since its inception in 2005, the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement has seen numerous boycotts against Israel in an effort to encourage withdrawal from what supporters of the movement consider to be occupied territories, along with recognition of the rights of Arab-Palestinian citizens and refugees. Supporters claim that Israel is an apartheid state, but this assertion is hotly contested. Many critics of BDS claim that the movement is anti-Semitic and promotes the delegitimization of Israel. This volume explores the varying perspectives on the movement, enabling readers to form their own opinions about its place in global politics.

Domestic terrorism

"We think we know it when we see it, but what is domestic terrorism exactly? Part of the confusion may stem from the fact that there is hesitancy among top federal agencies to define it. Starting with the reasons why this is so, this volume explores whether serious concerns about domestic terrorism are justified, if there are situations when domestic terrorism is justified, how politicians and the media may be stoking domestic terrorism, and what efforts could lead to the prevention of domestic terrorism incidents"--Provided by publisher.

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