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Colin Webster

    Rich Crime, Poor Crime
    Poor Transitions: Social Exclusion and Young Adults
    Tools and the Organism
    Zombie Apocalypse
    Argentine Mauser Rifles 1871-1959
    • Argentine Mauser Rifles 1871-1959

      • 304pages
      • 11 heures de lecture
      4,4(3)Évaluer

      The narrative delves into Argentina's extensive history with Mauser rifles, detailing the procurement and manufacturing of nearly 500,000 rifles from 1891 to 1959. It highlights Argentina's role in supplying neighboring countries and Spain, as well as its influence on the evolution of the Mauser bolt-action system. The book features thirty-seven variants, comprehensive production data, and over 400 illustrations. It also uncovers fascinating anecdotes about the individuals involved, including espionage and secret alliances, providing a rich context to the development of these iconic firearms.

      Argentine Mauser Rifles 1871-1959
    • Zombie Apocalypse

      Choose Your Fate!

      • 390pages
      • 14 heures de lecture
      3,0(2)Évaluer

      Could you survive a real zombie apocalypse? Open up the book and find out! Will you take the shotgun or the machete? Do you risk life and limb to save your friends, or leave them to be dragged down by the undead? Your decisions mean life or death to you and those you encounter as you take a desperate ride through the collapse of civilization and the rise of the dead! Can you survive?

      Zombie Apocalypse
    • Tools and the Organism

      Technology and the Body in Ancient Greek and Roman Medicine

      • 320pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      Exploring the intersection of technology and medicine, Colin Webster examines how ancient Greek and Roman concepts of the body evolved. He argues that the body was viewed as an "organism," with its parts functioning as tools essential for survival. By analyzing the impact of technological advancements, such as water delivery and pneumatic tools, Webster reveals how these innovations reshaped theories of anatomy and physiology. This work offers a comprehensive look at how technological developments influenced ancient medical thought, making it essential for those interested in ancient culture and science.

      Tools and the Organism
    • Focusing on the experiences of hard-to-reach young adults, this study challenges conventional views on social exclusion and welfare policies. It reveals how current labor market practices often trap individuals in low-paying jobs, perpetuating their exclusion. The research delves into young adults' struggles with education, employment, and the balance between childcare and work for young mothers. It also examines the complex factors influencing desistance from crime and drug use, as well as the long-term effects of growing up in impoverished neighborhoods.

      Poor Transitions: Social Exclusion and Young Adults
    • An important and challenging book comprehensively spanning across the establishment of power systems, Rich Crime, Poor Crime is a vital read for academics, professionals and those interested in the fields of history, sociology, criminology, and politics.

      Rich Crime, Poor Crime