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The Emergence of a New Urban China

Insiders' Perspectives

Edited by Zai Liang, Steven Messner, Cheng Chen, Youqin Huang ...

This book provides first-hand, insiders’ perspectives on urban issues in China, aiming to provide a theoretically informed and empirically rich discussion of the new social landscape of urban China in the 21st century. The research reported encompasses both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, with the latter based on extensive and in-depth fieldwork. The authors, most of them being native ... Read more

$47.79 USD

This book provides first-hand, insiders’ perspectives on urban issues in China, aiming to provide a theoretically informed and empirically rich discussion of the new social landscape of urban China in the 21st century. The research reported encompasses both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, with the latter based on extensive and in-depth fieldwork. The authors, most of them being native
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Crime and the Economy

by Richard Rosenfeld, Steven F. Messner ...

Series series Compact Criminology
In this unique and timely book, two of the world′s leading criminologists explore the connections between crime and economic conditions. The authors skilfully draw on influential criminological theories to formulate an original "institutional" perspective. This perspective sheds light on the complex ways in which levels and forms of crime reflect the structure and functioning of the economy in ... Read more

$65.69 USD

In this unique and timely book, two of the world′s leading criminologists explore the connections between crime and economic conditions. The authors skilfully draw on influential criminological theories to formulate an original "institutional" perspective. This perspective sheds light on the complex ways in which levels and forms of crime reflect the structure and functioning of the economy in
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The SAGE Handbook of Criminological Research Methods

Edited by Susanne Karstedt, David Gadd, Steven F. Messner ...

Conducting research into crime and criminal justice carries unique challenges. This Handbook focuses on the application of ′methods′ to address the core substantive questions that currently motivate contemporary criminological research. It maps a canon of methods that are more elaborated than in most other fields of social science, and the intellectual terrain of research problems with which ... Read more

$118.79 USD

Conducting research into crime and criminal justice carries unique challenges. This Handbook focuses on the application of ′methods′ to address the core substantive questions that currently motivate contemporary criminological research. It maps a canon of methods that are more elaborated than in most other fields of social science, and the intellectual terrain of research problems with which
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Confronting the Challenges of Urbanization in China

Insights from Social Science Perspectives

Edited by Zai Liang, Steven F. Messner, Youqin Huang, Cheng Chen ...

Series series Routledge Advances in Sociology
Since the late 1970s, China has experienced an unprecedented pace of urbanization. In 1978, only 17.8% of the population resided in urban areas, but by 2013 the level of urbanization had reached 53.8%. During the same period, China also enjoyed spectacular economic growth. China had become the second largest economy in the world by 2012, just behind the United States. Despite China’s highly ... Read more

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Since the late 1970s, China has experienced an unprecedented pace of urbanization. In 1978, only 17.8% of the population resided in urban areas, but by 2013 the level of urbanization had reached 53.8%. During the same period, China also enjoyed spectacular economic growth. China had become the second largest economy in the world by 2012, just behind the United States. Despite China’s highly
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Recurve [Dramatized Adaptation]

Elemental 1

by Shannon Mayer ...

Narrated by Yasmin Tuazon, Eric Messner, Rayner Gabriel, Steven Carpenter, Lise Bruneau, Danny Gavigan, Carolyn Kashner, Matthew Bassett, Anthony Palmini, Christopher Williams ...

Series series Elemental (Mayer)
Unabridged

5 hours 19 min

Her magic is weak. Her ruling stepmother hates her. And now she’s her people’s only hope.Frustrated by her pathetically useless powers, Larkspur can only dream of being accepted by true elementals. And as the bastard daughter of the king, she lives under the constant wrath of his jealous wife. When she’s falsely accused of attacking the cruel woman, she must choose between military service or ... Read more

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Her magic is weak. Her ruling stepmother hates her. And now she’s her people’s only hope.Frustrated by her pathetically useless powers, Larkspur can only dream of being accepted by true elementals. And as the bastard daughter of the king, she lives under the constant wrath of his jealous wife. When she’s falsely accused of attacking the cruel woman, she must choose between military service or
... Read more
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Sons of Thunder [Dramatized Adaptation]

Slash and Pecos 5

by William W. Johnstone, J.A. Johnstone ...

Narrated by Full Cast, Drew Kopas, Mark Harrietha, James Konicek, Laura Harris, Colleen Delany, Marni Penning, Damon Alums, Brian McCormick, James Lewis, Eric Messner, Steven Carpenter ...

Series series Slash and Pecos
Unabridged

10 hours 13 min

Slash and Pecos match wits with the wiliest opponent they’ve ever had—a wickedly smart woman who can’t be caught—in their wildest western adventure yet.It sounds like an easy job: track down the lady friend of notorious outlaw Duke Winter and bring her in for questioning. There’s just one problem: Slash and Pecos have never met a woman like Miss Fannie Diamond, a glamorous showgirl who’s prettier ... Read more

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Slash and Pecos match wits with the wiliest opponent they’ve ever had—a wickedly smart woman who can’t be caught—in their wildest western adventure yet.It sounds like an easy job: track down the lady friend of notorious outlaw Duke Winter and bring her in for questioning. There’s just one problem: Slash and Pecos have never met a woman like Miss Fannie Diamond, a glamorous showgirl who’s prettier
... Read more
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Killer Take All [Dramatized Adaptation]

MacCallister 10

by William W. Johnstone, J.A. Johnstone ...

Narrated by Full Cast, Mort Shelby, Steven Carpenter, Eric Messner, Alejandro Ruiz, Shayna Small, Colleen Delany, Chris Genebach, Andy Clemence, Christopher Graybill, Terence Aselford, Christopher Scheeren ...

Series series MacCallister
Unabridged

5 hours 24 min

Scotsman-turned-cowboy Duff MacCallister traveled far and worked hard to start a new life in America. And anyone who tries to mess with his dream is in for some serious Highland justice.The cattle town of Chugwater may not look like much to outsiders. But for Duff MacCallister and the determined settlers who’ve staked their futures here, it’s a land of opportunity. That’s why the whole town is ... Read more

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Scotsman-turned-cowboy Duff MacCallister traveled far and worked hard to start a new life in America. And anyone who tries to mess with his dream is in for some serious Highland justice.The cattle town of Chugwater may not look like much to outsiders. But for Duff MacCallister and the determined settlers who’ve staked their futures here, it’s a land of opportunity. That’s why the whole town is
... Read more
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Time Castaways [Dramatized Adaptation]

Deathlands 89

by James Axler ...

Narrated by A Full Cast, Richard Rohan, Terence Aselford, Colleen Delany, Delores King Williams, Elizabeth Jernigan, Barbara Pinolini, Kimberly Gilbert, Thomas Penny, Steven Carpenter, Eric Messner, Karen Novack, Michael John Casey, Dan Stevens, Michael Glenn, Christopher Scheeren, Christopher Graybill, David Coyne, Ted Stoddard, Ken Jackson, Timothy Lynch, Mort Shelby, Nathanial Perry, Greg Reinfeld, Johann Dettweiler ...

Series series Deathlands
Unabridged

4 hours 35 min

In the nuke-altered America of the twenty-first century, time conspires against survival, especially for a legendary group of warriors led by Ryan Cawdor. Born and bred in Deathlands, Ryan dares to unlock the secrets buried deep in the wreckage of a planet. Time may be the enemy in the daily struggle to stay alive, but perhaps it can reveal something better....Barely escaping a redoubt hidden in ... Read more

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In the nuke-altered America of the twenty-first century, time conspires against survival, especially for a legendary group of warriors led by Ryan Cawdor. Born and bred in Deathlands, Ryan dares to unlock the secrets buried deep in the wreckage of a planet. Time may be the enemy in the daily struggle to stay alive, but perhaps it can reveal something better....Barely escaping a redoubt hidden in
... Read more
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Captain's Rangers [Dramatized Adaptation]

by Elmer Kelton ...

Narrated by A Full Cast, Dylan Lynch, Terence Aselford, Sherry Berg, Gary Telles, David Jourdan, Scott McCormick, Steven Carpenter, Eric Messner, Richard Rohan, Elizabeth Jernigan, Matthew Keenan, Greg Gorton, Tim Getman, Mort Shelby, Ken Jackson, Brad Smith ...

Unabridged

6 hours 9 min

The Nueces Strip in southwest Texas of 1875, harbored Mexican border raiders, Texan vigilantes, a mixed population of cattle ranchers and hard scrabble farmers, all fighting the land, the weather and each other. Into the cauldron descend 40 Texas Rangers, under the leadership of Captain Leander McNelly, with orders to stop the raids, quell the fighting and bring peace to the strip. Based on ... Read more

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The Nueces Strip in southwest Texas of 1875, harbored Mexican border raiders, Texan vigilantes, a mixed population of cattle ranchers and hard scrabble farmers, all fighting the land, the weather and each other. Into the cauldron descend 40 Texas Rangers, under the leadership of Captain Leander McNelly, with orders to stop the raids, quell the fighting and bring peace to the strip. Based on
... Read more
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Chrono Spasm [Dramatized Adaptation]

Deathlands 109

by James Axler ...

Narrated by A Full Cast, Richard Rohan, Terence Aselford, Delores King Williams, Colleen Delany, Kimberly Gilbert, Dylan Lynch, Steven Carpenter, Eric Messner, Danny Gavigan, Nick DePinto, Gregory Gorton, James Lewis, Gary Telles, Lily Beacon, Nanette Savard, Tim Andrés Pabon ...

Series series Deathlands
Unabridged

4 hours 35 min

Remnants of humanity have managed to regroup after a global nuclear showdown that decimated the planet. But life in Deathlands is a far cry from actual living. And the survivors must believe they'll find something better, because surrendering to the inhospitable forces of a nuked world means giving in to death. Or worse.Fear and human depravity permeate the frigid air in a once-dynamic Alaskan ... Read more

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Remnants of humanity have managed to regroup after a global nuclear showdown that decimated the planet. But life in Deathlands is a far cry from actual living. And the survivors must believe they'll find something better, because surrendering to the inhospitable forces of a nuked world means giving in to death. Or worse.Fear and human depravity permeate the frigid air in a once-dynamic Alaskan
... Read more
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Warbreaker (2 of 3) [Dramatized Adaptation]

by Brandon Sanderson ...

Narrated by A Full Cast, David Coyne, James Konicek, Tim Getman, Ren Casey, Elizabeth Jernigan, Colleen Delany, Scott McCormick, Christopher Graybill, Richard Rohan, Mort Shelby, Terence Aselford, Steven Carpenter, Sunny Lasskey, Eric Messner, Tom Simpson, Amanda Thickpenny, Andy Clemence, Ken Jackson, Nanette Savard ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Warbreaker
Unabridged

5 hours 14 min

After bursting onto the fantasy scene with his acclaimed debut novel, Elantris, and following up with his blockbuster Mistborn trilogy, Brandon Sanderson proves again that he is today's leading master of what Tolkien called “secondary creation,” the invention of whole worlds, complete with magics and myths all their own.Warbreaker is the story of two sisters, who happen to be princesses, the God ... Read more

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After bursting onto the fantasy scene with his acclaimed debut novel, Elantris, and following up with his blockbuster Mistborn trilogy, Brandon Sanderson proves again that he is today's leading master of what Tolkien called “secondary creation,” the invention of whole worlds, complete with magics and myths all their own.Warbreaker is the story of two sisters, who happen to be princesses, the God
... Read more
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Infernal Games [Dramatized Adaptation]

Templar Chronicles 4

by Joseph Nassise ...

Narrated by A Full Cast, Terence Aselford, David Coyne, Thomas Penny, Alexander Strain, Bradley Smith, Nora Achrati, Mort Shelby, Thomas Keegan, Christopher Graybill, Ken Jackson, Alyssa Wilmoth, Matthew Bassett, Richard Rohan, Eric Messner, Steven Carpenter, Tim Getman, Michael Glenn, Evan Casey, Colleen Delany, Scott McCormick ...

Series series Templar Chronicles
Unabridged

3 hours 58 min

The Templars have emerged victorious following their battle with the Chiang Shih, but paid a high price in doing so. The dead line the halls of the local commanderies and the survivors are both physically and spiritually exhausted. Estimates suggest it will take years for the Order to recover.Even Echo Team has been decimated; its ranks reduced by half. Knight Commander Cade Williams managed to ... Read more

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The Templars have emerged victorious following their battle with the Chiang Shih, but paid a high price in doing so. The dead line the halls of the local commanderies and the survivors are both physically and spiritually exhausted. Estimates suggest it will take years for the Order to recover.Even Echo Team has been decimated; its ranks reduced by half. Knight Commander Cade Williams managed to
... Read more

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