During the 1930s, the world of photography was unsettled, exciting, and boisterous. John Raeburn's A Staggering Revolution recreates the energy of the era by surveying photography's rich variety of innovation, exploring the aesthetic and cultural achievements of its leading figures, and mapping the paths their pictures blazed public's imagination. While other studies of thirties photography have concentrated on the documentary work of the Farm Security Administration (FSA), no previous book has considered it alongside so many of the decade's other important photographic projects. A Staggering Revolution includes individual chapters on Edward Steichen's celebrity portraiture; Berenice Abbott's Changing New York project; the Photo League's ethnography of Harlem; and Edward Weston's western landscapes, made under the auspices of the first Guggenheim Fellowship awarded to a photographer. It also examines Margaret Bourke-White's industrial and documentary pictures, the collective undertakings by California's Group f.64, and the fashion magazine specialists, as well as the activities of the FSA and the Photo League.

Here is the truth that the powerful Dirty Energy public relations machine doesn't want you to know: the ascent of solar energy is upon us. Solar-generated electricity has risen exponentially in the last few years and employment in the solar industry has doubled since 2009. Meanwhile, electricity from coal has declined to pre-World War II levels as the fossil fuel industry continues to shed jobs. Danny Kennedy systematically refutes the lies spread by solar's opponents—that it is expensive, inefficient, and unreliable; that it is kept alive only by subsidies; that it can't be scaled; and many other untruths. He shows that we need a rooftop revolution to break the entrenched power of the coal, oil, nuclear, and gas industries Solar energy can create more jobs, return our nation to prosperity, and ensure the sustainability and safety of our planet. Now is the time to move away from the dangerous energy sources of the past and unleash the amazing potential of the sun.

Amid the turbulence of the 2011 Arab uprisings, the revolutionary uprising that played out in Cairo's Tahrir Square created high expectations before dashing the hopes of its participants. The upheaval led to a sequence of events in Egypt that scarcely anyone could have predicted, and precious few have understood: five years on, the status of Egypt's unfinished revolution remains shrouded in confusion. Power shifted hands rapidly, first from protesters to the army leadership, then to the politicians of the Muslim Brotherhood, and then back to the army. The politics of the street has given way to the politics of Islamist-military détentes and the undoing of the democratic experiment. Meanwhile, a burgeoning Islamist insurgency occupies the army in Sinai and compounds the nation's sense of uncertainty. A Revolution Undone blends analysis and narrative, charting Egypt's journey from Tahrir to Sisi from the perspective of an author and analyst who lived it all. H.A. Hellyer brings his first-hand experience to bear in his assessment of Egypt's experiment with protest and democracy. And by scrutinizing Egyptian society and public opinion, Islamism and Islam, the military and government, as well as the West's reaction to events, Hellyer provides a much-needed appraisal of Egypt's future prospects.

Now that the political rhetoric can end, Erlich (Russian literature, Yale U.) examines the impact of the 1917 revolution on Russian poetry, criticism, and artistic prose. He looks at the flirtations with modernism of the early 20th century and compares the futurists, formalists, novelists, and short-story writers of the first decade of the new social and political order. Assumes no knowledge of Russian. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Unlock the transformative power of revolutions with Revolution, a comprehensive guide to understanding the forces that drive societal upheaval. This book is a must-read for those seeking to grasp how revolutions dismantle power structures and shape the political landscape. 1: Revolution – Explore the essential concept of revolution, its triggers, and impacts. 2: Political System – Analyze political systems often targeted by revolutions and their vulnerabilities. 3: Democratization – Study the challenges of transitioning to democratic governance after revolutions. 4: Rebellion – Understand rebellion's role as a precursor to revolution and its societal impacts. 5: Historiography of the French Revolution – Delve into debates and interpretations of the French Revolution’s causes and legacy. 6: States and Social Revolutions – Examine how revolutions reshape state structures. 7: Historical Institutionalism – Explore how historical institutionalism interprets revolutionary development. 8: Index of Social and Political Philosophy Articles – Access a key index for studying relevant social and political philosophy. 9: Social Revolution – Investigate the effects of social revolutions on norms and values. 10: Revolutionary Wave – Study the impact of multiple revolutions happening across different regions. 11: Manuel Castells – Explore Castells’ insights into modern social movements and revolution in the information age. 12: Anthony Giddens – Understand Giddens' views on modernity’s relationship with revolutionary processes. 13: Barrington Moore Jr. – Examine Moore’s theories on the origins of dictatorship and democracy. 14: Theda Skocpol – Discover Skocpol’s comparative analysis of revolutions and state changes. 15: Gøsta Esping-Andersen – Review Esping-Andersen's thoughts on welfare states in revolutionary contexts. 16: Charles Tilly – Explore Tilly’s theories on social movements and state formation. 17: Jack Goldstone – Understand Goldstone’s contributions to revolution and social change theory. 18: Comparative Historical Research – Learn about comparative methods for analyzing revolutions. 19: William H. Sewell Jr. – Examine Sewell’s theories on historical events and their social impacts. 20: Bibliography of Sociology – Access essential sociological works related to revolutions. 21: Revolution from Above – Explore elite-led revolutions and their dynamics. Revolution is your gateway to deeper insights into revolutionary movements. Whether you’re a professional, student, or enthusiast, this book offers perspectives that extend far beyond surface-level knowledge, helping you navigate the complex forces behind societal change.

Acclaimed journalist Robin Wright meticulously describes the ongoing transformation of Iranian society, politics and religion that ranges from the empowerment of women to the blossoming of a movie industry and an independent press. “An exceptional contribution to the understanding of a mysterious and much maligned nation" —The Washington Post Robin Wright has reported from over 120 countries for many leading news organizations, but her perceptive coverage of Iran has garnered her the most respect and praise among her colleagues. She demonstrates why Iran's Islamic revolution equals the French and Russian revolutions in new ideas and impact, while standing alone as "the last great revolution" of the modern era.

Explains why Mao launched the Cultural Revolution, and shows his Machiavellian role in masterminding it. This book documents the Hobbesian state that ensued. Power struggles raged among Lin Biao, Zhou Enlai, Deng Xiaoping, and Jiang Qing - Mao's wife and leader of the Gang of Four - while Mao often played one against the other.