The hero's journey toward a second American century / by Salla, Michael E., PALCI EBSCO books

Table of Contents: “…The hero's journey -- The hero's journey in world politics -- America's first hero's journey (1764-1822): America as beacon of liberty and republicanism -- America's second hero's journey (1823-1855): rule of law and manifest destiny -- America's third hero's journey (1855-1891): Civil war and The Monroe Doctrine -- America's fourth hero's journey (1889-1912): America's rise to great power status -- America's fifth hero's journey (1913-1933): making the world safe for democracy -- America's sixth hero's journey (1933-1974): the democratic struggle against fascism and communism -- America's seventh hero's journey (1974- ): human rights, humanitarian intervention, and a new world order -- Renewing America's seventh hero's journey for the second American century.…”
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Turkey : issues and relations with the U.S. and the Kurds of Iraq / by PALCI EBSCO books

Table of Contents: “…Corruption Allegations, Leaks, and Government ResponsesErdogan Government and Gulen Movement: Competing Narratives; Corruption Allegations and Iran- and Al Qaeda-Related Claims56; Twitter Ban; Broader Concerns Regarding Rule of Law, Civil Liberties, and Secular Governance64; Domestic Political and Economic Implications: 2014-2015 Elections and Erdogan's Future; U.S. and European Union Approaches; The Kurdish Issue; Economy; Overview of Macroeconomic Factors and Trade; Energy Issues99; Key Foreign Policy Issues; Israel; Syria116; Iraq; Iran; The Crimea Issue-Russia and Ukraine158.…”
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