“michael barnett”

Why was the UN a bystander during the Rwandan genocide? Do its sins of omission leave it morally responsible for the hundreds of thousands of dead? Michael Barnett, who worked at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations from 1993 to 1994, covered Rwanda for much of the genocide. Based on his firsthand... More

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This study a theoretical framework for examining the relationship between war preparation and state power, and then applies that framework to the cases of Israel and Egypt.What determines the strategies by which a state mobilizes resources for war? And does war preparation strengthen or weaken the s... More

For decades, Arab states and societies have been involved in an ongoing conflict over the goals and norms of Arabism. In this comprehensive study, Michael Barnett explores the relationships between Arab identity, the meaning of Arabism, and desired regional order in the Middle East from 1920 to the ... More

Michael Barnett's "A Peace of Life" is a bold-spirited assortment of no-frills poetry that leaps off the page in snapshot imagery. This intensely honest collection is edgy and sharp and filled with strong images that evoke immediate response. Barnett challenges readers to accept him on his own terms... More

This book argues that community can exist at the international level, and that states dwelling within an international community have the capacity to develop a pacific disposition. The contributors provide an exhaustive regional and historical survey of places where states have come to expect peace,... More

Irreverent cartoon illustrations bring key social studies concepts to life in this delightful series. Fun text and humorous artwork make learning a breeze, whether it's about American institutions or crucial concepts in American life. Just in time for the 2008 presidential election!... More

The human body, more than just a collection of functioning parts, is a flowing energy field, continually reorganizing and restructuring itself. All conditions of physical disease are rooted in this energy system. Reiki, an ancient art of touch therapy with origins in the Tibetan sutras, provides a... More